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2026-10-16

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Beerkraze Craft Beer Festival at Crystal Bridge

Beerkraze is back for its 9th edition, and this time it's moving into a much bigger home. The craft beer festival takes over Crystal Bridge 晶耀虹桥 for two full weekends in October, bringing together...

Oct 16-18, 23-25 @ Crystal Bridge

From ¥ 50

Volt Dimension pres. Casa Isla @andhim

German electronic music duo andhim headline CASA ISLA · Island House, a rooftop sunset party at Bellagio by MGM Shanghai on October 16. Presented by VØLT BPM × Another Dimension, the event runs...

Oct 16th @ Bellagio Shanghai

From ¥ 188

Bohemian Rhapsody: Queen Tribute Concert

This tribute concert celebrates Queen, one of the most iconic rock bands in music history, known for their stadium rock sound and operatic style. Featuring Shanghai-based vocalists and a full live...

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

My Fierce Ignorant Step – Minimalist Contemporary Dance

Greek choreographer Christos Papadopoulos brings My Fierce Ignorant Step, a minimalist contemporary dance work performed by ten dancers. Inspired by the Greek epic choral work Axion Esti, the piece...

on Oct 16 and Oct 17, 2026 @ Grand Theatre

From ¥ 180

Anoushka Shankar in Concert

Anoushka Shankar makes her Shanghai debut with a concert spanning classical, contemporary, and world music traditions. Joined by an ensemble of acclaimed musicians, she will perform selections from...

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 280

Nova Events Presents: Beyond Tomorrow Party

Nova Events brings Beyond Tomorrow to the Jin Mao Tower Skywalk for a high-altitude party 88 floors above Shanghai. With 360-degree skyline views and local DJs playing festival anthems and...

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 @ Jinmao Skywalk

From ¥ 138

Ottoman Grüw (EBM, Techno, Electropunk)

Belgian producer Ottoman Grüw makes music with ominous atmospheres and rhythms that sit somewhere between EBM, Techno, Electropunk and Ambient, with vocals throughout. Kind of like a darker,...

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 @ Abyss Club

SY3 | 梦游 Sleepwalker Tour (Cantopop, R&B, Dreamy Dance Music Live)

SY3 (pronounced “sigh”) are an LA-based Chinese-American trio mixing Cantopop, R&B and dreamy dance music, with inspiration from Hong Kong New Wave cinema and Y2K films like Suzhou River and Made...

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 @ Wigwam

The 12th Healing Arts Festival

Need a reason to escape the city this autumn? Head to Yangcheng Lake for the 12th Healing Arts Festival, a three-day wellbeing gathering at SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE in Suzhou, running October...

Oct 16 - 18 @ SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE (Suzhou)

From ¥ 78

HD Screening: National Theatre Live – All My Sons

Filmed live from the West End, this acclaimed production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons is directed by Olivier and Tony Award-winner Ivo van Hove and led by Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and...

Oct 2, 5, 11, 16, 25, 30 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Walking Down Basin Street – A New Orleans Jazz Tribute

Walking Down Basin Street brings the music of Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald to The Pearl with a night of New Orleans-inspired jazz. Led by trombonist Rengen and featuring vocalist Song with...

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 188

Quatuor Van Kuijk Masterworks Concert

French string quartet Quatuor Van Kuijk brings its Masterworks program to Shanghai, tracing 300 years of string quartet repertoire through works by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Debussy, Brahms,...

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 @ Shanghai Concert Hall

From ¥ 180

2026-10-17

ABBA Live Tribute

Celebrating Abba’s golden times, The Pearl presents one of their finest tribute shows. A night of mirror balls and sequins awaits! It's ABBA, the four Swedish blonds who were once responsible for...

Event Cancelled @ The Pearl

Back to 80's Party

The Pearl’s Red Stars Band throws it back to the ’80s with a high-energy live show packed with all the big hits. Expect everything from ABBA and Queen to Madonna and Michael Jackson, delivered with...

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

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, Oct 17, 25 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

HD Screening: Shakespeare's Globe - Twelfth Night

This is a high-definition screening of Twelfth Night from Shakespeare’s Globe, featuring a full all-male cast production. The recording is directed by Tim Carroll and stars Mark Rylance and Stephen...

Sep 25, Oct 17 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Joshua Bell & Academy of St Martin in the Fields Concert

Violinist and conductor Joshua Bell returns to Cadillac Shanghai Concert Hall with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields for a classical music concert featuring works by Beethoven, Dvořák, and...

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 @ Shanghai Concert Hall

From ¥ 280

Nova Events Presents: Sunset Sessions RELOADED - Flair Rooftop Party

Sunset Sessions RELOADED brings Nova Events back to Flair for a rooftop party on the 58th floor, with panoramic Shanghai skyline views and seven DJs playing from sunset into the night. Expect deep...

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 @ Flair Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

From ¥ 198

Magnolia Kindergarten Open Days

Discover “More Than a School” at Magnolia Kindergarten’s Open Day on Saturday, October 17, from 9:30–11:30am. Offering English-Chinese education for children aged 1–6 and French-Chinese education...

Oct 17 @ Magnolia Kindergarten

Hangzhou University Fair

Hangzhou International School hosts its University Fair on October 17 from 10am–1pm, bringing representatives from 100+ universities to meet with students and families. The fair is open to all...

Oct 17 @ Hangzhou International School

Concordia Shanghai Open Days

The best way to get to know a school is to spend time there, and Concordia’s Info Sessions and Open Days are a great way to do just that! Come learn more about the school's curriculum, activities,...

Oct 17 @ Concordia International School Shanghai (CISS)

2026-10-18

Divas Live - Pop Queens Unite

Glitter, high notes, and unapologetic pop dominance—Divas Live is back at The Pearl, serving a night of vocal fireworks and unstoppable girl-power anthems. The electrifying Red Stars band and...

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 60

HD Screening: National Theatre Live – The Importance of Being Earnest

This is a high-definition cinema screening of the National Theatre’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Directed by Max Webster, this contemporary...

Sep 26, Oct 18, 23 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Belle Chen World Tour 2026 - Ravel In The Forest and Beyond

London-based Australian pianist and composer Belle Chen brings her Forest Ravel world tour to Shanghai for its debut performance. Her music moves between classical and contemporary influences,...

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

From ¥ 268

HD Screening: Opera - La Traviata

La traviata is a Royal Opera House HD screening of Verdi’s famous opera, directed by Richard Eyre and conducted by Antonello Manacorda. Featuring Ermonela Jaho, Charles Castronovo, and Plácido...

Sep 26-27, Oct 18 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Dialogs Chess Club (14+)

Community and event space 'Dialogs' on Suzhou Creek returns with their chess club event. No pressure, no trophies — just a great Sunday with chess and interesting people. Whether you're an...

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 @ Dialogs

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