Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-11-07

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Fight VGM Fight — International Professional Wrestling Exchange Tournament

Fight VGM Fight returns to Shanghai on November 7 with a revamped professional wrestling event featuring seven matches. Lightweight fighter Tanaka Minoru joins the lineup, while Zombie Dragon and...

Today @ 36 Space

From ¥ 299

Javier Perianes Piano Recital

Spanish piano master Javier Perianes makes his Shanghai solo recital debut with a program pairing the romantic lyricism of Chopin with the vivid Spanish character of Manuel de Falla and Isaac...

Today @ Shanghai Concert Hall

From ¥ 180

The 20th Annual YYT Tribute Show

Now bigger, scarier, and more death-defying than ever before, Shanghai's world-famous, oft-replicated-never-duplicated original Tribute Show is happening over two nights this weekend (saving...

Daily until Nov 7 @ Yuyintown

From ¥ 130

Cloud Choir, Ma Lu, Shu Ride, Nervous Whistle

Like a moth to a flame, the lost souls of C-Park converge on Cedar Land, trapping themselves in a dizzying, looping flight as they spiral toward the light. This fatal attraction comes in the form...

Today @ Cedar Land

Zoogazer

Scattered about Zhejiang, indie outfit Zoogazer has continued to stretch themselves sonically over the years, indulging in synth pop theatrics and indie pop stardom along the way. From gliding on...

Today @ Singer Space

Grumpy Dog Pop-Up at The Drinkery

Grumpy Dog makes some really decent hot dogs and sides, and they're taking over The Drinkery on Wuding Lu for an afternoon pop-up on November 7. This one starts off at 3pm with drinks, food, music,...

Today @ The Drinkery (Wuding Lu)

Bass Master Lab - 19Hz x DJLOW (Drum & Bass)

One for the DNB heads. Bass Master Lab is 19Hz’s new international DNB series, bringing together OGs from underground scenes around the globe. This time the guest is DJLow, who's been active since...

Today @ Yuyintown Cube

Pulse Nine-Year Anniversary w/Buckshot (Live Hip Hop, Bass, Trap)

Promoter Pulse celebrates nine years in the game with a big lineup across two-floors of this C-Park Club. Headlining the night is Irish rapper Buckshot, who came up with US...

Today @ Reactor

GoEast Fall Day Trip — Countryside Escape to Changxing Island

Escape the city on GoEast's Fall Day Trip to Changxing Island, Saturday, Nov 7, 2026, 10am–5pm. For 168rmb: round-trip bus from Xuhui campus, a countryside lunch, insurance, and all-you-can-eat...

Today @ GoEast Mandarin

2026-11-08

The Beatles and the British Invasion

After many successful British Invasion concerts the Red Stars band created a special version: The Beatles and the British Invasion. Along with a large array of British hits, The Pearl Red Stars...

Tomorrow @ The Pearl

From ¥ 60

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.”,...

Sundays until Nov 16 @ Reso

Water Particles｜Leo Susi Quintet

Brazilian drummer and percussionist Leo Susi brings his new project Water Particles to Shanghai, blending the vibrant rhythms of Brazilian music with modern jazz and improvisation. Joined by...

Tomorrow @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

From ¥ 158

Manmanche

Made up of various members of Beijing’s indie scene - Xu Bo, Kuo Zhen, Hu Xike, Hu Anyao, Shi Xudong, and Nong Andiof of bands such as P.K.14, Uncle Hu, Juju, Future Orients, and The Swan and...

Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Basement

House of Zup: Club Meets Kitchen (House, Disco, Bass)

November is here and the daytime party at this Jing'an pizza bar is stilllll goin' strong. Same story as always: six DJs playing sets, pizza by the slice and whole pie, and beers and spritzes...

Tomorrow @ Zup Pizza Bar

2026-11-09

Vasily Petrenko & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Vasily Petrenko conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in a program featuring works by Butterworth, Tan Dun and Stravinsky. The concert includes Butterworth's A Shropshire Lad, Tan Dun's Wolf...

Mon, Nov 9, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 280

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