Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-11-01

HD Screening: Anna Karenina the Musical by the Moscow Operetta Theatre

A high-definition screening of the Russian musical Anna Karenina, presented by the Moscow Operetta Theatre. This filmed production brings Tolstoy’s classic love story to the screen with large-scale...

Oct 1, 4, Nov 1 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Dmitri Alexeev Piano Recital

Russian piano master Dmitri Alexeev returns to Shanghai Symphony Hall for an evening of Romantic piano repertoire. Following his sold-out Shanghai recital in 2025, Alexeev brings his celebrated...

Tomorrow @ Shanghai Concert Hall

From ¥ 180

HD Screening: National Theatre Live – Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, this acclaimed production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses brings Christopher Hampton’s classic adaptation to the screen, directed by Tony and Olivier...

Oct 1, 4, 10, Nov 1 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Alice and the Wonderland Adventure

Alice and the Wonderland Adventure brings a collection of fantasy-inspired performances to The Pearl Theater for its annual family ART showcase. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz,...

Tomorrow @ The Pearl

From ¥ 60

20000 Leagues Under the Sea

Jules Verne’s classic science-fiction novel comes to the stage in an immersive adventure beneath the waves. Follow Captain Nemo and the crew of the Nautilus through encounters with giant sea...

Tomorrow @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 180

House of Zup - Kitchen Meets Club (House, Disco, Hip Hop)

Wake up wake up it's the first of the month. ZUP Sundays are still going strong in November. A gang of DJs + pizza + drinks + house party vibes on the sidewalk from 3pm-9pm. Free entry and good...

Tomorrow @ Zup Pizza Bar

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

TAIXU DreamScape is the kind of show that is probably best experienced without knowing too much beforehand. Audiences put on an Apple Vision Pro and spend 60 minutes moving between a small theatre...

Daily except Mon, Tue & Wed @ MIFA 1862

From ¥ 199

falling nana, Abstract Abstract, Autistic Radio

Formed during the demise of Kaixuan’s Yuyintang — young, evocative indie rockers falling nana have carried the weight and bittersweet nature of farewells and goodbyes in their music over the past...

Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Basement

PeaceHotel, Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia, who got their start in a dingy bomb shelter in Lishuiqiao, Beijing, ten years ago, shake off the dust and gather some of their most cherished songs for their debut full-length,...

Tomorrow @ Modern Sky Lab

Sunday Vinyl Listening Sessions

One of the chillest neighborhood cafes in town, Reso, is hosting listening sessions on their impressive soundsystem every Sunday for the next couple weeks. “Experience vinyl music over Altec A7.”,...

From Nov 1 until Nov 16 @ Reso

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