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2025-11-08
Family Musical: The Lion Inside

Family Musical: The Lion Inside

Fresh from London’s West End, The Lion Inside is roaring its way into Shanghai! This award-winning musical from the Olivier Award-winning team behind The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Dinosaur World...
Today & Tomorrow @ SHCAT
From ¥ 80
Snow Play by Lyngo Theatre

Snow Play by Lyngo Theatre

Winter is coming early this year — and it’s taking over the stage! Straight from the UK’s award-winning Lyngo Theatre, Snow Play is an immersive family show where snow falls indoors, laughter fills...
Daily until Nov 30 @ Showay Arts Space for Families
From ¥ 320
2025-11-13
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical

A Broadway musical bursting with candy, magic, and childhood wonder lands in Shanghai for the first time. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, brings Mr. Wonka’s...
From Nov 13 until Nov 23 @ Shanghai Culture Square
From ¥ 280
2025-11-15
Theatre Performance for Kids: Dragon and Crystals of Happiness

Theatre Performance for Kids: Dragon and Crystals of Happiness

Step into a magical world with The Quest for Happiness Crystals, a captivating live adventure for kids aged 2-12. Join the brave knight Marcus, the kind fairy Ophelia, and a clueless blacksmith on...
Sat, Nov 15, 2025 @ Shanghai Waigaoqiao Cultural & Art Centre
From ¥ 90
Ongoing
X Show Hangzhou

X Show Hangzhou

Dive into the enchanting world of the "X Show" at Hangzhou's X Theater, where storytelling meets cutting-edge technology for an unforgettable experience. With a massive 2,000-square-meter main...
Wed-Sun @ X Land of Fantasy (Hangzhou)
ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

Era 2 – Spirit of Shanghai returns with a brand-new season, featuring an entirely fresh storyline and updated scenes. The original Era show, which debuted on September 27, 2005, enjoyed a 15-year...
Daily except Mon @ Shanghai Circus World
From ¥ 380
One Voice Children's Choir 2026 New Year Concert

One Voice Children's Choir 2026 New Year Concert

The award-winning One Voice Children’s Choir from Utah returns to China for the New Year, bringing their angelic voices back to Shanghai. Known for viral performances of “Golden Hour” and “As...
on Jan 3 and Jan 4, 2026 @ Grand Theatre
From ¥ 280
Clown Theatre: Frida’s Incredible Journey

Clown Theatre: Frida’s Incredible Journey

Frida receives a letter from her best friend and sets off on a whimsical journey to see him, bringing along her pet chick and kitten. What follows is a wordless clown adventure filled with...
Daily until Nov 9 @ SHCAT
From ¥ 180
Guess How Much I Love You

Guess How Much I Love You

A gentle, heartfelt stage adaptation of the beloved picture books, Guess How Much I Love You brings the timeless bond between Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare to life. Told through four...
Sat, Nov 22, 2025 @ Grand Theatre
From ¥ 180
Samajam 2: You Are A Performer

Samajam 2: You Are A Performer

Samajam is a highly interactive family-friendly show that has taken North America by storm, now making its way to Shanghai. This live, high-energy performance blends music, rhythm, and English...
Sun, Nov 30, 2025 @ Center Theatre
From ¥ 80
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant

Join the colorful adventure of the musical Elmer the Patchwork Elephant as it tells the story of a charming elephant with a vibrant, patchwork-colored skin and an infectious sense of humor. As Emma...
Sun, Nov 23, 2025 @ Grand Theatre
From ¥ 180

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