Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-10-23

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...

Oct 2, 23 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

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

[Shanghai] The Beths 2026 Tour

New Zealand indie rock band The Beths are known for pairing bright guitars, fast drums and catchy harmonies with lyrics about anxiety, self-doubt, relationships and the less-than-perfect parts of...

From Oct 23 until Oct 23 @ VAS ear

Peter Somuah Quartet: Walking Distance

Peter Somuah Quartet presents Walking Distance, a musical journey connecting different cultures and styles through Post-Bop Jazz, Blues, Funk, Latin rhythms, Arabic melodies and Ghanaian music. Led...

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

From ¥ 168

The Devil's Dancers (Synth Pop, Cold Wave, Post Punk, Indie Rock)

DJ Velvet Robot plays synth pop, cold wave, post punk, and indie rock from from the 80s to the present at this punk rock dive bar in C-Park. Free entrance, 10pm-3am.

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 @ Specters (C·PARK)

Bouncy Bouncy Five-Year Anniversary (House, Bass, UK)

Bass music/house/UK night Bouncy Bouncy celebrates five years in the game with ten DJs, producers, and artists on the lineup at this chill C-Park institution, including Aus artist LOIF and Bouncy...

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 @ Wigwam

11th Annual Lujiazui Coffee Festival

The Lujiazui International Coffee Culture Festival returns for its 11th edition, bringing more than 390 brands from around the world to Lujiazui Central Green. Running for seven days, 10am-10pm,...

Daily until Oct 25 @ Lujiazui Central Green

Super Bund Music Carnival 2026

Super Bund Music Carnival returns to the Bund, turning Yuanmingyuan Road into a multi-area music and entertainment experience. The festival brings together different styles of music, three...

Daily until Oct 25 @ YiFeng Galleria

From ¥ 180

2026-10-24

HD Screening: West End Stage - Red

This is a high-definition screening of the West End play Red, recorded from a London production. The story focuses on abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko and his creative and philosophical...

Oct 3, 6, 24, 31 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Space Panda Presents: Sunkissed Rooftop Season Closing Party ft. Alexey Sonar (Anjunabeats)

Space Panda’s SUNKISSED returns on October 24 for its final rooftop party of the year, taking over the indoor and outdoor stages at CLOUD·SU - THE BUND. Headlined by international DJ Alexey Sonar...

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 @ Fosun Foundation

From ¥ 128

System w/Cici, Saud, Handicam, More (Two-Stage Party with Techno, House, Disco + a Band)

Former club System are now one of the biggest promoters in the city, known for hosting multi-room parties in spaces like theaters and shipping yards. This weekend they're at The Garage on the 6th...

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 @

Honey by Sugar House (R&B, Hip Hop, Afro)

Honey, the club night powered by Sugar House, returns to Candyshop near IAPM. Expect hip hop, R&B, afrobeats, edits, and good vibes from Sugar House residents and guests.

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 @ Candyshop

Once Upon a World - Creative Physical Theatre

A little penguin from Antarctica gets swept into an unexpected journey around the world in Once Upon a World, an award-winning physical theatre production by The Train Theatre. Through inventive...

on Oct 24 and Oct 25, 2026 @ SHCAT

From ¥ 180

VOID 19-Year Anniversary (Techno, Electro)

VOID is probably China's longest running techno night. It started at The Shelter way back in 2007 and has stayed underground and true to its roots ever since, dealing in Detroit techno and electro...

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 @ Doop

Contemporary Dance and Aerial Performance: Contre-Nature

Contre-nature is a contemporary dance production by French choreographer Rachid Ouramdane that explores aerial movement and the expressive possibilities of the human body. Ten performers from...

on Oct 24 and Oct 25, 2026 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

The Starry Nights by Martha Argerich, Maxim Vengerov, Steven Isserlis and Friends

The Starry Nights Chamber Music Festival brings together legendary musicians Martha Argerich, Maxim Vengerov, and Steven Isserlis for two evenings of chamber music. The program features works by...

on Oct 24 and Oct 25, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 380

Harrow Shanghai Discover Day

Harrow Shanghai kicks off the new academic year with its first Discovery Day on Saturday, Oct 19. Families can explore the school’s full British education journey from Early Years to Upper School,...

Oct 24 @ Harrow International School Shanghai

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...

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 @ Dialogs

2026-10-25

British Invasion: Queen Tribute Concert

Queen! Men! Myths! Legends! Mixing stadium rock, metal, glam, and Freddie Mercury's operatic vocals, Queen exploded into the rock arenas around the world with the over-the-top performance antics of...

Oct 1, 25 @ 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

Daniel Migliosi Quartet

Trumpeter Daniel Migliosi brings his quartet to Shanghai, joined by pianist Levi Harvey, drummer Kai Craig and bassist Géraud Portal. The group draws on different musical influences while combining...

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 @ JZ Club (Hengshan 8)

From ¥ 168

Built in China: How to Turn China into Your Unfair Advantage

Dialogs hosts a fireside chat and open Q&A with Ashley Dudarenok, an entrepreneur and China business specialist, on 25 October. The discussion, titled “Built in China: How to Turn China into Your...

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 @ Dialogs

Carhartt x BASTARD: Common Table w/Pu Poo Platter

Carhartt x BASTARD presents the first of its Common Table series, featuring the excellent young Shanghai-based jazz fusion band, Pu Poo Platter. The event features with a special set menu created...

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 @ Bastard

[Beijing] The Beths 2026 Tour

New Zealand indie rock band The Beths are known for pairing bright guitars, fast drums and catchy harmonies with lyrics about anxiety, self-doubt, relationships and the less-than-perfect parts of...

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 @ SmSh Territory

From ¥ 228

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Upcoming Events in Shanghai

Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert