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2026-06-13
The Beatles and the British Invasion

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...
Jun 13, 18, 21 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 60
Tom and Jerry Jazz Concert

Tom and Jerry Jazz Concert

A special jazz concert featuring the classic antics of Tom and Jerry. Though there’s no dialogue, the music-driven performance brings the cartoon to life, with jazz itself acting as a third lead...
Today @ The Pearl
From ¥ 180
The Complete Works of Ravel by Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

The Complete Works of Ravel by Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet presents a marathon recital performing all of Ravel’s solo piano works in one evening. Spanning nearly three hours, the program traces Ravel’s evolution from...
Today @ Shanghai Concert Hall
From ¥ 180
2026-06-17
90's Alt-Rock Concert

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...
Wed, Jun 17, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
2026-06-18
Beyond the Sonata: Piano Recital by Haochen Zhang

Beyond the Sonata: Piano Recital by Haochen Zhang

“Beyond the Sonata” presents an evening of monumental piano works performed by internationally acclaimed pianist Haochen Zhang. The program pairs two late Beethoven sonatas with two large-scale...
Thu, Jun 18, 2026 @ SHOAC
From ¥ 180
2026-06-19
Michael Jackson Tribute

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, Jun 19, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 180
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DIIV Live in Shanghai 2026

DIIV Live in Shanghai 2026

DIIV, the Brooklyn-based indie rock band formed in 2011, returns to Shanghai after nearly a decade. Known for their dreamy guitars and ethereal vocals, their performance will feature songs from...
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 @ Modern Sky Lab
From ¥ 268
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BADBADNOTGOOD 2026 Tour - Shanghai

BADBADNOTGOOD 2026 Tour - Shanghai

BADBADNOTGOOD (BBNG), the legendary jazz band from Toronto, redefines the sound of jazz in the 21st century by seamlessly blending jazz, hip-hop, electronic, and soul. Known for their...
Tue, Jul 21, 2026 @ VAS est
From ¥ 368
Magical Night Candlelight Concert: Jay Chou, Mayday, and JJ Lin's Trio Performance

Magical Night Candlelight Concert: Jay Chou, Mayday, and JJ Lin's Trio Performance

Immerse yourself in the magic of Shanghai's Ocean Candlelight Concert, where over 3,000 candles set the stage for a romantic evening of live music. Talented musicians perform beloved pieces from...
May 20, 30, Jun 19 @ Bridge 8
From ¥ 438
Piano & Cello Candlelight Concert: Timeless Classics from Film and Popular Music

Piano & Cello Candlelight Concert: Timeless Classics from Film and Popular Music

Enjoy a unique Candlelight Concert featuring Big Fish, As Wished, and Half-Moon Serenade, performed by the Youth Infinity Orchestra in a century-old historic building. The soulful cello and...
Jun 5, 13, 20 @ Bridge 8
From ¥ 298
Piano & Guzheng Candlelight Concert: Classics from Film, Television, and Chinese Elegance

Piano & Guzheng Candlelight Concert: Classics from Film, Television, and Chinese Elegance

Experience the harmonious blend of piano and guzheng in this extraordinary concert where Western classical and Eastern traditional music meet. The elegant resonance of the piano intertwines with...
Jun 6, 13, 19 @ Bridge 8
From ¥ 298
Foto Live Wednesday Jazz & Cocktails

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

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...
May 22, 30, Jun 5, 12, 20 @ Bridge 8
From ¥ 298
The Pearl Presents: The Great Gatsby Cabaret Show

The Pearl Presents: The Great Gatsby Cabaret Show

Step inside a fully immersive cabaret adaptation of The Great Gatsby at The Pearl. Guests are no longer observers—they are part of the party, moving through a three-act experience of music, dance,...
May 29, Jun 5, 6, 26, 27 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 218
Laylive: A Lie-Down Concert in Tents

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
Shake It Off: Taylor Swift Tribute Concert

Shake It Off: Taylor Swift Tribute Concert

Shake It Off: Taylor Swift Tribute Concert is a live tribute show at The Pearl celebrating the music and eras of Taylor Swift. Performed by the Red Stars Band with dancers from The Pearl, the...
Daily until Jun 14 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 80
Cyber Budha Special Vol: Twilight in the Forbidden City with The Hymmapan Electron (TH), Taiga, and MICO

Cyber Budha Special Vol: Twilight in the Forbidden City with The Hymmapan Electron (TH), Taiga, and MICO

Electronic music promoters Cyber Budha present a special edition of their series with a trio of world music electronic acts taking over the Dream Theater. Traverse the borders of geography and...
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 @ Star@ Culture Center
From ¥ 168
Original Motion: Jazz Concert by Oleg Roschin Quartet

Original Motion: Jazz Concert by Oleg Roschin Quartet

Experience a night of modern jazz led by Israeli pianist and composer Oleg Roschin, joined by an international ensemble. The performance blends original compositions with interactive improvisation,...
Jun 3, 10, 11, 13 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center
From ¥ 158
Magic Flute: Indian Bansuri Maestro Rajat Prasanna

Magic Flute: Indian Bansuri Maestro Rajat Prasanna

This performance brings together Indian classical music and cross-cultural collaboration, led by bansuri flute maestro Rajat Prasanna. The show is split into two parts, moving from traditional...
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center
From ¥ 168
A Tribute to Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole: Jazz Concert by Reny Quintet

A Tribute to Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole: Jazz Concert by Reny Quintet

Let the warm, silky melodies of a golden era wash over you. The Reny Quintet brings Nat King Cole’s rich, midnight-radio tones together with Natalie Cole’s soulful modern interpretations for a...
From Jun 24 until Jun 26 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center
From ¥ 158
Ryuichi Sakamoto & Studio Ghibli Film Music Piano Concert

Ryuichi Sakamoto & Studio Ghibli Film Music Piano Concert

Ryuichi Sakamoto & Studio Ghibli Film Music Concert brings together music from iconic films and animated classics in one live orchestral performance. Performed by the Zhongxi Philharmonic...
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 @ Theatre YOUNG
From ¥ 118
Anna Lapwood Organ Recital

Anna Lapwood Organ Recital

From Hollywood film scores to organ classics, Anna Lapwood brings a modern perspective to the "King of Instruments." Experience immersive renditions of Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars,...
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 @ SHOAC
From ¥ 180
Souvenirs Dormants: Jazz Performance by KIKU Quartet

Souvenirs Dormants: Jazz Performance by KIKU Quartet

Souvenirs Dormants is a modern jazz performance by KIKU Quartet, blending improvisation, composition, and emotional storytelling. The concert explores memory and time through a layered and...
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center
From ¥ 138
The Barricade Boys Concert China Tour

The Barricade Boys Concert China Tour

The Barricade Boys brings a high-energy musical theatre concert to China, featuring West End performers known for their work in iconic productions like Les Misérables. The show presents a powerful...
From Jun 25 until Jun 28 @ AIA Theatre
From ¥ 280
Chords of Fate – Russian Musical Stars Concert

Chords of Fate – Russian Musical Stars Concert

A narrative musical concert built around an original China–Russia collaborative script, bringing together four well-known Russian musical theatre performers and a live band. The show blends musical...
on Aug 1 and Aug 2, 2026 @ Majestic Theatre
From ¥ 180
Richard Clayderman Live in Shanghai 2026

Richard Clayderman Live in Shanghai 2026

Richard Clayderman, known as the “Prince of the Piano,” brings a romantic journey across decades with his signature melodies. The concert features classics such as Ballade pour Adeline, Dream...
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 @ SHOAC
From ¥ 380
Echoes of Notre-Dame de Paris: Organ Recital by Olivier Latry

Echoes of Notre-Dame de Paris: Organ Recital by Olivier Latry

This organ recital by Olivier Latry, titular organist of Notre-Dame de Paris, brings a wide-ranging program from Baroque to contemporary works. The concert also features improvisation, highlighting...
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 @ SHOAC
From ¥ 180
Songs of A Golden Age: Ancient Sounds of Dunhuang

Songs of A Golden Age: Ancient Sounds of Dunhuang

Ancient Sound of Dunhuang: Songs of a Golden Age is a large-scale music and dance theatre production inspired by the cultural heritage of Dunhuang and the ancient Silk Road. Combining music, dance,...
From Jul 9 until Jul 26 @ Theatre YOUNG
From ¥ 380
The 3 Jazz Masters: John Patitucci, Chris Potter & Brian Blade

The 3 Jazz Masters: John Patitucci, Chris Potter & Brian Blade

John Patitucci, Chris Potter, and Brian Blade bring their acclaimed piano-less jazz trio to Shanghai for the China premiere of their Grammy-nominated album Spirit Fall. The concert brings together...
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 @ SHOAC
From ¥ 180
The 12 Cellists of the Berliner Philharmoniker

The 12 Cellists of the Berliner Philharmoniker

The 12 Cellists of the Berliner Philharmoniker perform in Shanghai with a cross-genre program spanning classical, jazz, film music, tango, and contemporary works. The ensemble consists of 12...
Sun, Jul 5, 2026 @ SHOAC
From ¥ 180
Lumens: The Live Music Video Game Experience

Lumens: The Live Music Video Game Experience

LUMENS is a live performance that blends electronic music, percussion, visuals, and interactive technology into what feels like a playable video game on stage. Two musicians are randomly selected...
on Jul 3 and Jul 4, 2026 @ Theatre YOUNG
From ¥ 220
New Oriental Chinese Music Scene

New Oriental Chinese Music Scene

New Oriental Chinese Music Scene returns to Shanghai Concert Hall for its seventh residency season, combining Chinese music, lighting, and immersive stage visuals in a contemporary concert...
From Jul 21 until Aug 1 @ Shanghai Concert Hall
From ¥ 180
Musical Stars Gala Concert

Musical Stars Gala Concert

Musical Stars Gala Concert brings together international musical theatre performers and live musicians for an evening centered around songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, and Les...
From Jul 31 until Aug 2 @ SHOAC
From ¥ 180
Borodin Trio Concert

Borodin Trio Concert

The Borodin Trio, renowned for its exceptional artistry, is back after a long hiatus, performing classic Romantic trio works by Rachmaninoff, Mendelssohn, and Tchaikovsky. Don’t miss this legendary...
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 @ SHOAC
From ¥ 180
The Three Vampires Concert

The Three Vampires Concert

The Three Vampires Concert brings together four top stars of German-language musical theatre—Mark Seibert, Jan Ammann, Drew Sarich, and Nienke Latten—for the first time on one stage. Featuring...
on Sep 2 and Sep 3, 2026 @ Shanghai Culture Square
From ¥ 280
“The Qin Society Presents: ‘What is Qin?’ – War of Han · Qi Yuan”

“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...
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 @ Wanping Theater
From ¥ 180
Tugan Sokhiev & Wiener Philharmoniker

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
Vienna Strauss Orchestra 2027 New Year’s Concert

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
Piano, Violin & Cello Candlelight Concert: La La Land - World of Film & TV

Piano, Violin & Cello Candlelight Concert: La La Land - World of Film & TV

Get ready for La La Land – World of Film & TV, a night where iconic movie melodies collide with heart-tugging nostalgia. From the jazz-infused dreams of La La Land to the epic romance of Titanic,...
May 20, 22, 30, Jun 6, 13, 19, 20 @ Bridge 8
From ¥ 298

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