Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-09-29

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Belle and Sebastian 30th Anniversary Tour

Belle and Sebastian will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album Tigermilk and second album If You're Feeling Sinister with a Shanghai show. The band will perform If You're Feeling...

Tue, Sep 29, 2026 @ VAS est

From ¥ 388

The Phantom of the Opera

The legendary original Phantom of the Opera returns to China, concluding its massive mainland tour. With over 1.6 billion global viewers, 70+ international awards, and translations in 23 languages,...

From Sep 29 until Dec 27 @ Grand Theatre

From ¥ 180

Yonti (Techno)

Berlin/Lisbon based DJ Yonti came up through his hometown Tel Aviv's underground before becoming one of its key DJs and party curators. His techno is driving, hypnotic and sexy, built around tight...

Tue, Sep 29, 2026 @ Potent Club

2026-09-30

SHFT: Made It Dance w/TOKiMONSTA (Beats, Bass, House, Hip Hop)

OG promoter SHFT, who brought Travis Scott, Ella Mai, Tinashe, and many many more to China, return to the place they started – THE CLUB. This is the first edition of their new party, MADE IT DANCE,...

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ Reactor

Heim Invites: Ouri (House, Bass, Club)

Ouri is a Montreal-based producer, composer, cellist and DJ blending electronic music with R&B, ambient textures and her classical background. Depending on the track, her music can be intimate or...

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ Heim

[Beijing] Kiloglow Presents: Frost Children 2026 Live

Frost Children — the New York-based duo of siblings Angel and Lulu — bring their high-speed mix of electronic noise, dance music, pop melody and acoustic songwriting to Beijing for the first time....

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ SmSh Territory

From ¥ 230

Antonio Ximénez and His Charanga Shanghainesa

Trumpeter and vocalist Antonio Ximénez leads his Charanga Shanghainesa for a night of jazz, salsa and Bossa Nova, joined by a seven-piece lineup of musicians from Shanghai's international jazz scene.

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ JZ Club (Hengshan 8)

From ¥ 198

Midweek Disco Escape - Skyline Dome Rooftop

Every Wednesday, Skyline Dome hosts a disco-inspired rooftop night featuring disco and funk-influenced music from DJ Rain, cocktails, and views overlooking the Bund skyline. The evening combines...

Wednesdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

The Devil's Dancers (Post-Punk, Darkwave, EBM, Indie)

DJ Velvet Robot brings Post-punk,Cold Wave, Dark Wave, EBM, Shoegaze, and Indie Rock from the 80s to the present to this punk rock dive bar in C-Park. Raw rock elements and soul-devouring...

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ Specters (C·PARK)

2026-10-01

[4 Day Trip: Henan] Nature, Zen Culture & Legendary Shaolin Kung Fu Adventure

Immerse yourself in the heart of China’s history and culture with this carefully crafted 4-day journey through Henan Province. From the legendary Shaolin Temple, home of Kung Fu, to the majestic...

Refer to description for departure dates @ Henan Province

From ¥ 3,290

[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

Hickory Dickory Dock - English Interactive Puppet Show

British puppet theatre company Garlic Theatre brings Hickory Dickory Dock to Shanghai for an interactive adventure about time. Performed by two British actors who switch between nearly 10...

Oct 1-7, 11 @ Little Player Theatre

From ¥ 240

Paradox Museum

Step into a world where art, optical illusions, mirrors and mind-bending spaces blur the line between reality and illusion. Paradox Museum Shanghai 2.0 features 50+ interactive installations across...

Daily @ Paradox Museum

From ¥ 68

Girls Night Out - Ladies Free Drinks Every Thursday at Skyline Dome

Every Thursday, Skyline Dome hosts a rooftop night featuring house and disco music from DJ Rain and DJ Stefano, skyline views, cocktails, and a social atmosphere overlooking the Bund waterfront....

Thursdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

2026-10-02

Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

Neon lights, fist-pumping anthems, and pure 2000s nostalgia—The Pearl’s Red Stars are back, blasting out the decade’s biggest pop-rock bangers with powerhouse vocalists Trenty, Grace & Kat. This is...

Aug 28, Oct 2 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

[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

Symphoniacs in Concert

German classical-electronic crossover group Symphoniacs brings their anniversary world tour to Shanghai for the first time. Combining classical works by composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, and Mozart...

Fri, Oct 2, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

[Chengdu] Kiloglow Presents: King Krule Live

King Krule, the long-running project of South London musician Archy Marshall, brings his mix of punk, jazz, trip-hop, dub and no wave to Chengdu. He arrives with a full band for his first...

Fri, Oct 2, 2026 @ SmSh Territory

From ¥ 240

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