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2026-09-22

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[Shanghai] The Vaccines 2026 Anniversary Tour

British indie rock band The Vaccines return to China to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?. The band will perform the album in full alongside...

Today @ VAS est

From ¥ 328

Sir Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra

Sir Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra return to Shanghai in September 2026, bringing a classical concert featuring Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364, and Bruckner’s Symphony...

Today & Tomorrow @ SHOAC

From ¥ 280

2026-09-23

90's Alt-Rock Concert

A 90s alternative rock tribute night at The Pearl, performed by Red Stars Band, revisits the era’s defining sound. The set pulls from bands like Nirvana, Radiohead, Oasis, Foo Fighters, and Green...

Aug 26, Sep 23 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

Einstürzende Neubauten Live in Shanghai 2026

Berlin industrial music pioneers Einstürzende Neubauten will bring their 2026 Shanghai show to VAS est on September 23. Known for their use of unconventional sound sources and self-made...

Tomorrow @ VAS est

From ¥ 360

Montagne Sauvage China Tour 2026

Montagne Sauvage, or “Wild Mountain,” is a five-piece music project combining free jazz, contemporary music, improvisation and traditional Anatolian songs. Inspired by mountain soundscapes and the...

Tomorrow @ JZ Club (Hengshan 8)

From ¥ 198

2026-09-24

Fusion Jazz and Flamenco with Jorge Pardo

Spanish composer and flutist/saxophonist Jorge Pardo, a pioneer of the Nuevo Flamenco movement, leads this five-piece jazz fusion performance. The program brings together jazz, flamenco, Latin...

on Sep 24 and Sep 25, 2026 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

From ¥ 158

French Musical Gala Concert

The French Musical Gala Concert returns to Shanghai Culture Square after three years as a special production for the venue’s 15th anniversary. Led by French producer Nicolas Talar and featuring six...

From Sep 24 until Sep 27 @ Shanghai Culture Square

From ¥ 280

Man on Fire and the Soul Soldiers — Jazz Performance

Step into the world of soul and funk with Selin Miles Supafly and the Soul Soldiers. Paying tribute to legends including James Brown, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, the band captures...

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 @ JZ Club (Hengshan 8)

From ¥ 198

[Hangzhou] The Vaccines 2026 Anniversary Tour

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 @ SmSh Territory

From ¥ 328

2026-09-25

Michael Jackson Tribute

The Pearl hosts a Michael Jackson tribute night with Red Stars Band, bringing the King of Pop’s catalogue back to the stage. Expect a run through hits from Michael Jackson, reworked into a live...

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 168

Piano, Violin & Cello Candlelight Concert: Game of Thrones, Hanz Zimmer and The Legend of 1900

This candlelight concert brings together well-known music from films and television, including La La Land, Game of Thrones, The Pianist on the Ocean, Forrest Gump and Harry Potter. The orchestra...

Sun, Aug 30, 2026 @ Bridge 8

The Collective — Live Music and Creative Performance

The Collective brings musicians, singers, rappers, dancers, filmmakers, photographers, designers, painters, writers and other creatives together on one platform. Led by North American musician and...

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 @ JZ Club (Hengshan 8)

From ¥ 198

2026-09-26

Piano, Violin & Cello Candlelight Concert: Jean Hisaishi, Hayao Miyazaki & Ryuichi Sakamoto

This candlelight concert brings together piano, violin, and cello to perform music by Joe Hisaishi, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and the unforgettable scores from Hayao Miyazaki’s animated worlds. Surrounded...

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 @ Bridge 8

“The Qin Society Presents: ‘What is Qin?’ – War of Han · Qi Yuan”

Zi De Qin She presents the final chapter of their Dynasties series, exploring the origins of music from ancient texts through original compositions. The performance blends instrumental music, vocal...

on Sep 26 and Sep 27, 2026 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 180

Piano, Violin & Cello Candlelight Concert: La La Land and Piano on the Sea

This intimate candlelight concert brings together familiar melodies from films including La La Land, The Legend of 1900, Cinema Paradiso, Interstellar and Pirates of the Caribbean. Performed by an...

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 @ Bridge 8

Alvaro Cárdenas Jr. - Latino Project Feat. Shirley Maria

The Alvaro Cárdenas Jr. Latino Project brings together salsa, Colombian music and jazz for a late-night live set featuring saxophonist and vocalist Alvaro Cárdenas Jr. and lead singer Shirley María...

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 @ JZ Club (Hengshan 8)

From ¥ 198

2026-09-27

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...

Sun, Sep 27, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 60

Foto Live: Vivaldi and The Madness - The lneffable Beauty of Baroque Music

Nova Trio presents an evening of Baroque music centred on Vivaldi, featuring La Follia, selections from The Four Seasons, and works by Bach, Handel, Rameau and Albinoni, performed on violin, viola...

From Sep 27 until Sep 27 @ Fotografiska

From ¥ 200

2026-09-29

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Belle and Sebastian 30th Anniversary Tour

Belle and Sebastian will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album Tigermilk and second album If You're Feeling Sinister with a Shanghai show. The band will perform If You're Feeling...

Tue, Sep 29, 2026 @ VAS est

From ¥ 388

2026-09-30

Antonio Ximénez and His Charanga Shanghainesa

Trumpeter and vocalist Antonio Ximénez leads his Charanga Shanghainesa for a night of jazz, salsa and Bossa Nova, joined by a seven-piece lineup of musicians from Shanghai's international jazz scene.

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ JZ Club (Hengshan 8)

From ¥ 198

2026-10-02

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...

Aug 28, Oct 2 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

Symphoniacs in Concert

German classical-electronic crossover group Symphoniacs brings their anniversary world tour to Shanghai for the first time. Combining classical works by composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, and Mozart...

Fri, Oct 2, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

[Chengdu] Kiloglow Presents: King Krule Live

King Krule, the long-running project of South London musician Archy Marshall, brings his mix of punk, jazz, trip-hop, dub and no wave to Chengdu. He arrives with a full band for his first...

Fri, Oct 2, 2026 @ SmSh Territory

From ¥ 240

2026-10-03

Coldpearl - Coldplay Tribute Concert

The Pearl’s Red Stars bring you ColdPearl—an electrifying Coldplay tribute show that’s all about immersive spectacle. Get ready for a night of Coldplay’s biggest hits, stunning visuals, and...

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

Benjamin Grosvenor Piano Recital

British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor brings a solo recital featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven, Scriabin, Liszt and Chopin. The program moves from Mozart's Piano Sonata in B-flat major to...

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 @ Shanghai Concert Hall

From ¥ 180

2026-10-05

JZ Club Presents: Yao Jiayu Quartet — World Fusion

Singer-songwriter Yao Jiayu leads a multicultural quartet blending Chinese traditional music with jazz, pop and African rhythms. With musicians from China, France, Austria and Cameroon, the group...

Mon, Oct 5, 2026 @ JZ Club (Hengshan 8)

From ¥ 168

2026-10-06

Sound from Austria: Vienna Boys Choir Concert

The Vienna Boys Choir returns with a program celebrating Austrian musical traditions alongside beloved works from opera, film, musical theatre, and folk music. Conducted by Manuel Huber, the...

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

2026-10-12

Laylive: A Lie-Down Concert in Tents

LAYLiVE transforms the Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai into a “city camping ground” where audiences listen to music inside tents. The 90-minute performance features fingerstyle guitar and...

Jun 8, Aug 10, Oct 12, Dec 14 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

From ¥ 120

2026-10-13

Soprano Anna Netrebko in Concert

Anna Netrebko returns to Shanghai three years after her last appearance with two gala performances featuring opera highlights. Joining her are baritone Artur Ruciński, bass Alexander Köpeczi,...

From Oct 13 until Oct 15 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 280

2026-10-15

Saigon Soul Revival

Vietnamese band Saigon Soul Revival return for their third China tour, bringing their new album Chốn Ta Về to Shanghai, Beijing, Nanning and Shenzhen. Expect a mix of Vietnamese traditional...

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 @ Yuyintown Cube

From ¥ 168

2026-10-16

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

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

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

James Morrison Jazz Quartet – Jazz Legends Live in Shanghai

Australian jazz musician James Morrison brings his quartet to Shanghai for a live performance spanning swinging jazz, Latin rhythms and lyrical ballads. A multi-instrumentalist known for trumpet,...

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 @ Center Theatre

From ¥ 180

2026-10-18

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

2026-10-19

Tugan Sokhiev & Wiener Philharmoniker

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Shanghai for a two-night concert series conducted by Tugan Sokhiev. Pianist Lang Lang performs on the first night, playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto...

on Oct 19 and Oct 20, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 380

2026-10-23

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...

From Oct 19 until Oct 25 @ YiFeng Galleria

From ¥ 180

[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

2026-10-24

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

2026-10-31

The Wooten Brothers – Jazz, Funk & Soul Live in Shanghai

The legendary Wooten Brothers bring their family band to Shanghai for a night spanning jazz, funk, soul and fusion. Led by five-time Grammy winner and acclaimed bassist Victor Wooten, the group...

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 @ Echoland Shanghai

From ¥ 380

2026-11-01

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...

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 @ Shanghai Concert Hall

From ¥ 180

2026-11-04

Vocal Recital by Opera Star Angela Gheorghiu

Internationally acclaimed soprano Angela Gheorghiu returns to Shanghai for a vocal recital featuring art songs and vocal works spanning more than 260 years of music history. The program brings...

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

2026-11-05

Piano Recital by Víkingur Ólafsson

Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson brings his new Op. 109 program to Shanghai, placing Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 30 at the centre of a program that also includes works by Bach and Schubert. The...

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

2026-11-07

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...

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 @ Shanghai Concert Hall

From ¥ 180

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

2026-11-14

European Chamber Music: La La Land Candlelight Concert

A candlelight concert built around film music, this program takes La La Land as its anchor while branching out into a wider selection of well-known movie scores. Performed by ECM European Chamber...

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 @ City Theatre

From ¥ 160

European Chamber Music: Twilight Candlelight Concert

ECM European Voices brings a candlelight chamber music concert built around Twilight and a selection of well-known film and TV scores. The program features reimagined chamber arrangements of music...

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 @ City Theatre

From ¥ 160

2026-11-18

Diana Krall — 2026 Shanghai Concert

Canadian jazz singer and pianist Diana Krall returns to Shanghai for the first time in 18 years. A two-time Grammy and 10-time Juno Award winner, Krall will perform a selection of songs from across...

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 380

2026-11-24

Kings of Convenience — China Tour 2026

Norwegian indie folk duo Kings of Convenience return to China this November, following their first China tour in 2024. Known for their understated guitar arrangements and close harmonies, Erlend...

Tue, Nov 24, 2026 @ Star@ Culture Center

From ¥ 380

2026-12-08

DOMi & JD BECK - Who Asked? 2026 Tour-Shanghai

DOMi & JD BECK are a two-person band whose music brings Jazz Fusion, Hip-Hop, R&B, electronic music and independent music into one fast-moving, highly detailed sound. Their debut album NOT TiGHT...

Tue, Dec 8, 2026 @ Modern Sky Lab

From ¥ 280

2026-12-14

Laylive: A Lie-Down Concert in Tents

LAYLiVE transforms the Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai into a “city camping ground” where audiences listen to music inside tents. The 90-minute performance features fingerstyle guitar and...

Jun 8, Aug 10, Oct 12, Dec 14 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

From ¥ 120

2026-12-31

Vienna Strauss Orchestra 2027 New Year’s Concert

The Vienna Strauss Orchestra returns with its 2027 New Year’s Concert, bringing the elegance of the Viennese musical tradition to audiences around the world. Known for its signature red uniforms...

Thu, Dec 31, 2026 @ Grand Theatre

From ¥ 180

Ongoing

Live Concert: Music of the Silk Road · Echoes of the Tang Dynasty

This performance explores reconstructed music from ancient China through historically informed performance. Using restored instruments and decoded scores, the concert presents how Tang-era music...

Sep 11, 6 Oct @ Changjiang Theatre

From ¥ 218

Foto Live Wednesday Jazz & Cocktails

Every Wednesday, Fotografska Shanghai hosts Wednesday Jazz & Cocktails Night, featuring avant-garde jazz performances on the 4F lounge stage. Enjoy an evening of live music, expertly crafted...

Wednesdays @ Fotografiska

From ¥ 50

Oleg Roschin Quartet — Original Flow

Israeli pianist and composer Oleg Roschin leads a quartet featuring trumpeter Jeremy Sinclair, bassist Joseph Han and drummer Xiaoxiao. The performance brings together Roschin's original musical...

Daily until Sep 23 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

From ¥ 168

[Shanghai] The Vaccines 2026 Anniversary Tour

Sir Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra

90's Alt-Rock Concert

Einstürzende Neubauten Live in Shanghai 2026

Montagne Sauvage China Tour 2026

Fusion Jazz and Flamenco with Jorge Pardo

French Musical Gala Concert

Man on Fire and the Soul Soldiers — Jazz Performance

[Hangzhou] The Vaccines 2026 Anniversary Tour

Michael Jackson Tribute

Piano, Violin & Cello Candlelight Concert: Game of Thrones, Hanz Zimmer and The Legend of 1900

The Collective — Live Music and Creative Performance

Piano, Violin & Cello Candlelight Concert: Jean Hisaishi, Hayao Miyazaki & Ryuichi Sakamoto

“The Qin Society Presents: ‘What is Qin?’ – War of Han · Qi Yuan”

Piano, Violin & Cello Candlelight Concert: La La Land and Piano on the Sea

Alvaro Cárdenas Jr. - Latino Project Feat. Shirley Maria

The Beatles and the British Invasion

Foto Live: Vivaldi and The Madness - The lneffable Beauty of Baroque Music

Belle and Sebastian 30th Anniversary Tour

Antonio Ximénez and His Charanga Shanghainesa

Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

Symphoniacs in Concert

[Chengdu] Kiloglow Presents: King Krule Live

Coldpearl - Coldplay Tribute Concert

Benjamin Grosvenor Piano Recital

JZ Club Presents: Yao Jiayu Quartet — World Fusion

Sound from Austria: Vienna Boys Choir Concert

Laylive: A Lie-Down Concert in Tents

Soprano Anna Netrebko in Concert

Saigon Soul Revival

Anoushka Shankar in Concert

Quatuor Van Kuijk Masterworks Concert

Joshua Bell & Academy of St Martin in the Fields Concert

James Morrison Jazz Quartet – Jazz Legends Live in Shanghai

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

Tugan Sokhiev & Wiener Philharmoniker

Super Bund Music Carnival 2026

[Shanghai] The Beths 2026 Tour

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

The Wooten Brothers – Jazz, Funk & Soul Live in Shanghai

Dmitri Alexeev Piano Recital

Vocal Recital by Opera Star Angela Gheorghiu

Piano Recital by Víkingur Ólafsson

Javier Perianes Piano Recital

Vasily Petrenko & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

European Chamber Music: La La Land Candlelight Concert

European Chamber Music: Twilight Candlelight Concert

Diana Krall — 2026 Shanghai Concert

Kings of Convenience — China Tour 2026

DOMi & JD BECK - Who Asked? 2026 Tour-Shanghai

Laylive: A Lie-Down Concert in Tents

Vienna Strauss Orchestra 2027 New Year’s Concert

Live Concert: Music of the Silk Road · Echoes of the Tang Dynasty

Foto Live Wednesday Jazz & Cocktails

Oleg Roschin Quartet — Original Flow

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