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2026-06-24

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,...

Tomorrow @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

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

2026-06-25

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

2026-06-26

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

Bohemian Rhapsody: Queen Tribute Concert

This tribute concert celebrates Queen, one of the most iconic rock bands in music history, known for their stadium rock sound and operatic style. Featuring Shanghai-based vocalists and a full live...

on Jun 26 and Jun 27, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 180

2026-06-27

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

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

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

2026-06-28

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

2026-07-01

Canada Rocks! - Celebrating the Legendary Sound of Canadian Music

Celebrate Canada Day with a live tribute concert dedicated to some of Canada's most iconic artists. Performed by The Red Stars, the show features music spanning rock, pop, pop-punk, and alternative...

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

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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

Premium

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

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...

Jul 17, Aug 9 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

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

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...

Jun 19, Jul 18 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 180

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

Can You Feel It - Tribute to Michael Jackson & The Jacksons

CAN YOU FEEL IT is a West End-style tribute concert celebrating the music of Michael Jackson and the Jackson family. The show features multiple performers recreating iconic songs and dance moments...

From Jul 29 until Aug 2 @ New Bund 31

From ¥ 180

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, 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

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

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

How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

Experience DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon on the big screen with a live orchestra performing John Powell's Academy Award-nominated score. Performed by the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra...

on Aug 15 and Aug 16, 2026 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 280

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...

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

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

Pop Punk Party

The Pearl hosts a high-energy pop punk throwback night celebrating skate culture, emo anthems, and 2000s rock chaos. The Red Stars perform live covers of iconic bands like Green Day, blink-182, Sum...

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

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 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 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

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

Echoes of Chopin: David Khrikuli Piano Recital

Part of the One-Man-Show Classical Recital Series, this piano recital features rising pianist David Khrikuli performing works by Brahms, Schumann, and Chopin. The program explores connections...

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 @ Grand Theatre

From ¥ 100

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”

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

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

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

Anna Lapwood Organ Recital

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

The Barricade Boys Concert China Tour

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

Bohemian Rhapsody: Queen Tribute Concert

The Pearl Presents: The Great Gatsby Cabaret Show

Ryuichi Sakamoto & Studio Ghibli Film Music Piano Concert

Souvenirs Dormants: Jazz Performance by KIKU Quartet

Magic Flute: Indian Bansuri Maestro Rajat Prasanna

Canada Rocks! - Celebrating the Legendary Sound of Canadian Music

DIIV Live in Shanghai 2026

BADBADNOTGOOD 2026 Tour - Shanghai

Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

Foto Live Wednesday Jazz & Cocktails

Michael Jackson Tribute

Laylive: A Lie-Down Concert in Tents

Can You Feel It - Tribute to Michael Jackson & The Jacksons

Chords of Fate – Russian Musical Stars Concert

Richard Clayderman Live in Shanghai 2026

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

Songs of A Golden Age: Ancient Sounds of Dunhuang

How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

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

The 12 Cellists of the Berliner Philharmoniker

Pop Punk Party

Lumens: The Live Music Video Game Experience

New Oriental Chinese Music Scene

Musical Stars Gala Concert

Borodin Trio Concert

Echoes of Chopin: David Khrikuli Piano Recital

The Three Vampires Concert

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

Tugan Sokhiev & Wiener Philharmoniker

Vienna Strauss Orchestra 2027 New Year’s Concert

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