Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-09-25

[5 Day Trip: Ningxia] Wineries, Desert & Xixia Adventure

Explore the hidden gems of Ningxia on a five-day adventure through ancient tombs, rugged deserts, and some of China’s most acclaimed wineries. From afternoon tea in the Tengger Desert to wine...

Refer to description for departure dates @ Yinchuan, Ningxia

From ¥ 4,880

[3 Day Trip: Chongqing] Urban Exploration & Wulong Sky Hole Adventure

Dive into Chongqing's fiery urban energy and venture to the surreal landscapes of Wulong, where colossal sinkholes and towering natural bridges create one of China's most dramatic karst formations....

Refer to description for departure dates @ Chongqing

From ¥ 2,290

[7 Day Trip: Gansu] Ancient Silk Road Expedition

This is a deep-dive into China’s wild west—seven days of rainbow mountains, Silk Road forts, Buddhist caves, and otherworldly deserts. Travelers will camel-ride through dunes, wander ancient...

Refer to description for departure dates @ Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Gansu

From ¥ 4,990

HD Screening: National Theatre Live – The Motive and the Cue

This is an HD screening of The Motive and the Cue, filmed live at London’s National Theatre. Directed by Sam Mendes and starring Mark Gatiss, the play looks behind the scenes of a legendary 1964...

Sep 25, 27 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

[5 Day Trip: Chengdu] Panda Paradise, Mountain Magic & Jiuzhaigou's Blue Miracles

This 5-day adventure takes travelers from Chengdu's panda sanctuaries and spice-filled alleys to the ethereal turquoise lakes of Jiuzhaigou Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests will cook...

View event details for departure dates @ Chengdu, Sichuan

From ¥ 5,290

[5 Day Trip: Ulan Butong] Horseback Adventure Across Inner Mongolia’s Wild Grasslands

Step into the vast grasslands of Inner Mongolia on a 5-7 day horseback journey across rolling hills, forests, wetlands, and dunes. Designed for both beginners and experienced riders, this immersive...

Refer to description for departure dates @ Inner Mongolia

From ¥ 10,800

Piano, Violin & Cello Candlelight Concert: Game of Thrones, Hanz Zimmer and The Legend of 1900

This candlelight concert brings together well-known music from films and television, including La La Land, Game of Thrones, The Pianist on the Ocean, Forrest Gump and Harry Potter. The orchestra...

Sun, Aug 30, 2026 @ Bridge 8

Ruff & Tuff (Reggae, Dancehall, Jungle)

One of China's finest reggae/dancehall MC's/selectors, Jado, hosts another of his Ruff & Tuff nights at this timeless basement bar in Changning. This one is a mid-autumn festival ting. Music is all...

Tomorrow @ C's

DJ Bobby Delta (Hip Hop, R&B, Edits)

DJ Bobby is Bobby D, a French-Vietnamese DJ and one of the original co-founders of the club and record label Piu Piu in Saigon. He’s been part of Piu Piu since its early days, alongside Scarry...

Tomorrow @ Hush (INS)

Notyuting (Ghettotech, Hard Bounce, Breaks)

Notyuting is a Saigon-based DJ, producer and multidisciplinary artist known for high-energy sets that bounce between trance, techno, ghettotech, hard bounce, breakbeats and weirder experimental...

Tomorrow @ Dirty House (INS)

Nova Events Presents: Full Moon Rooftop Party on the Bund

FULL MOON ROOFTOP PARTY brings deep house, DJs and panoramic views of the Shanghai skyline to a rooftop on the Bund. Expect music, atmospheric lighting, cocktails and VIP experiences as the night...

Tomorrow @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

From ¥ 118

The Collective — Live Music and Creative Performance

The Collective brings musicians, singers, rappers, dancers, filmmakers, photographers, designers, painters, writers and other creatives together on one platform. Led by North American musician and...

Tomorrow @ JZ Club (Hengshan 8)

From ¥ 198

Space Panda Presents: Lost in Paradise — Mid-Autumn Festival Rooftop Party

Space Panda takes over the HIGHLINE rooftop for a Mid-Autumn Festival party, with hypnotic electronic grooves, a full-moon setting, lanterns and city views.

Tomorrow @ Highline

From ¥ 108

Reactor Grand Opening (Techno, Club, Bass)

C-Park club Reactor has their grand opening party across two days, with Columbian DJ/producer RUIZ OSC1 headlining Thursday night, experimental producer Skip Sket headlining Friday night, and about...

Today & Tomorrow @ Reactor

Desktop Error (TH), Yndling (NOR), chirrp. (TW), The Giraffe Told Me In My Dream (TW), Tartars, Radiation Fog

A dream pop and shoegaze feast for the ears, this week marks the eighth edition of the Dream Pop & Shoegaze Festival - heralded by Luuv Label - which, over the last decade, has brought together...

Tomorrow @ Cave Art Venue

Fishdoll, Run! Rabbit Run!, Cai Lanbing, 3FUNGI

Immersive, lush live electronica at Wigwam as newly formed music label ERPU hosts The Wandering Moon - an intimate gathering and diverse lineup of sound creators from China and abroad who wade...

Tomorrow @ Wigwam

LANDFILLS, Natural Reserve, The Devotion

A new series has been brewing over at Yuyintown - with the biggest selling point being its dirt-cheap price tag - a mere twenty yuan for some rustic rock and roll from across China. A grab bag...

Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Cube

Full Moon Party | Under the Moon, Above the Bund

Friday night at Skyline Dome brings a full moon rooftop party overlooking the Bund. FULL MOON PARTY combines rooftop views, drinks, and late-night music, with RAIN KUANG and SOX taking over the...

Tomorrow @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

Outdoor Live Music by OJ Ryan

Live music by OJ Ryan, featuring a selection of 80s and 90s hits, including some familiar favorites.

Tomorrow @ Abbey Road

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