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2026-08-06

Cruel Summer – The Ultimate Summer Pop Concert

The Red Stars return with a high-energy pop concert built around the biggest summer anthems from across generations. From dance-floor staples to stadium singalongs, Cruel Summer brings together...

Thu, Aug 6, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

2026-08-07

Vivat Football: Football & Electronic Theatre Experience

Vivat Football is a live theatre work where football, electronic music, and physical performance come together on stage. Blending freestyle football, DJ-led live sound, and theatrical movement, the...

on Aug 7 and Aug 8, 2026 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 180

2026-08-13

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - The Ultimate Girls Night Out Concert

The Red Stars present a high-energy pop concert built entirely around iconic feel-good anthems made famous by some of the biggest female pop artists of recent decades. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun is...

Thu, Aug 13, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

2026-08-15

Imagine Dragons + Stars & Stripes Night

The Pearl is paying tribute to Imagine Dragons with their house band, Stars & Stripes, performing the band’s biggest hits along with classic tracks from Cher, Kool & The Gang, Madonna, and more....

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

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

2026-08-20

[4 Day Trip: Henan] Nature, Zen Culture & Legendary Shaolin Kung Fu Adventure

Immerse yourself in the heart of China’s history and culture with this carefully crafted 4-day journey through Henan Province. From the legendary Shaolin Temple, home of Kung Fu, to the majestic...

Refer to description for departure dates @ Henan Province

From ¥ 3,290

Pop Queens - Female Anthem Concert

The Red Stars present POP QUEENS, a high-energy concert celebrating the biggest female pop icons and the anthems that have shaped modern pop music. From emotional power ballads to dance-floor...

Jul 30, Aug 2, 20, 23 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

2026-08-22

British Invasion: Queen Tribute Concert

Queen! Men! Myths! Legends! Mixing stadium rock, metal, glam, and Freddie Mercury's operatic vocals, Queen exploded into the rock arenas around the world with the over-the-top performance antics of...

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

2026-08-27

Children's Theatre: There's a Monster in the Show

There’s a Monster in Your Book makes its China debut as an interactive family musical from the UK. Based on the popular children’s book series Who’s in Your Book?, the show turns the stage into a...

From Aug 27 until Aug 29 @ Huangpu Theatre

From ¥ 120

2026-08-30

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Cloud Soccer Festival – FIFA 2026 World Cup Pop-Up

The Cloud Soccer Festival brings the FIFA 2026 World Cup to the skies of Shanghai. Visitors can get close to the official World Cup trophy, explore football memorabilia, enjoy interactive games,...

Daily until Aug 31 @ SWFC Observation Deck

From ¥ 59

2026-08-31

Tennis For Kids (Fall Term)

The Fall Term 2026 tennis program is designed for children aged 4–12 and follows the ITF curriculum, with lessons led by qualified foreign coaches. Classes use a game-based, circuit-style format...

From Aug 31 @ Tennisline (Jing’an)

2026-09-05

Children's Theatre: Minny Stynker by Soap Soup Arts

What if a simple doodle could spring to life? Minny Stynker invites children and families into a magical world where drawings become living companions and imagination leads every adventure....

Sep 5-6, 12-13 @ Showay Arts Space for Families

From ¥ 320

2026-09-09

Slava's Snow Show

Slava’s Snowshow is a wordless theatrical performance featuring clowning, visual effects, and immersive audience interaction. It returns to Shanghai at MIFA 1862 for a limited run in September...

From Sep 9 until Sep 13 @ MIFA 1862

From ¥ 80

2026-09-24

[4 Day Trip: Henan] Nature, Zen Culture & Legendary Shaolin Kung Fu Adventure

Immerse yourself in the heart of China’s history and culture with this carefully crafted 4-day journey through Henan Province. From the legendary Shaolin Temple, home of Kung Fu, to the majestic...

Refer to description for departure dates @ Henan Province

From ¥ 3,290

2026-10-01

[4 Day Trip: Henan] Nature, Zen Culture & Legendary Shaolin Kung Fu Adventure

Immerse yourself in the heart of China’s history and culture with this carefully crafted 4-day journey through Henan Province. From the legendary Shaolin Temple, home of Kung Fu, to the majestic...

Refer to description for departure dates @ Henan Province

From ¥ 3,290

2026-10-29

[4 Day Trip: Henan] Nature, Zen Culture & Legendary Shaolin Kung Fu Adventure

Immerse yourself in the heart of China’s history and culture with this carefully crafted 4-day journey through Henan Province. From the legendary Shaolin Temple, home of Kung Fu, to the majestic...

Refer to description for departure dates @ Henan Province

From ¥ 3,290

2026-11-19

[4 Day Trip: Henan] Nature, Zen Culture & Legendary Shaolin Kung Fu Adventure

Immerse yourself in the heart of China’s history and culture with this carefully crafted 4-day journey through Henan Province. From the legendary Shaolin Temple, home of Kung Fu, to the majestic...

Refer to description for departure dates @ Henan Province

From ¥ 3,290

Ongoing

Premium

Painting and Drawing Course with World-class Italian Artist

Daniel Espen is now accepting English-speaking students interested in improving their drawing or painting skills, offering two types of classes: pencil sketching and oil painting. Sketching lessons...

Daily @ Daniel's Painting & Music Studio

From ¥ 328

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

You can walk around the outside of the Jinmao Tower 340m above the streets below. Located on the 88th floor of one of Lujiazui’s most iconic buildings the Jinmao skywalk is a platform 1.2 meters...

Daily @ Jinmao Skywalk

From ¥ 60

Zotter Chocolate Experience

Zotter Chocolate Theatre is in Shanghai and they are giving a complete chocolate tour including a 17-minute documentary titled "Hello, Cocoa." Your golden ticket to the chocolate factory is here...

Daily @ Zotter Chocolate Theatre

From ¥ 288

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center Entry Ticket

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center is an indoor amusement park focused on family activities, built with tens of thousands of LEGO bricks. Operated by Merlin Entertainments, it is the first LEGO...

Daily @ Legoland Discovery Center

From ¥ 199

Shanghai Madame Tussauds One-Day Pass

This is the chance to meet the superstar icons in your dreams, all at once. Located on the tenth floor of the New World Building, Shanghai's branch of the world famous Madame Tussauds allows...

Daily @ Madame Tussaud's

From ¥ 160

Shanghai Changfeng Aquarium & Stingray Bay Entry Ticket

Changfeng Aquarium is a National 4A Scenic Area, combines fun and education with a focus on marine conservation. Located 13 meters beneath Silver Hoe Lake in scenic Changfeng Park, this aquarium is...

Daily @ Changfeng Aquarium

From ¥ 160

Smurf Land Theme Park

Located in Shanghai’s Sheshan National Tourism Resort, the Shimao Smurf Land Theme Park is the first indoor-outdoor hybrid park in China that blends natural wonders with an international IP....

Daily @ Smurf Land Theme Park

From ¥ 120

[2 Night Staycation: Moganshan] Escape to the Charm of La Petronilla

Discover the serene beauty of La Petronilla, a boutique hotel nestled in the scenic Moganshan area, just 2.5 hours from Shanghai. This retreat perfectly blends breathtaking mountain views with the...

Daily @ La Petronilla

From ¥ 1,298

Suzhou Eye Entry Ticket

Suzhou Eye is a landmark Ferris wheel located by Jinji Lake in Suzhou Industrial Park. Rising around 128 meters above the ground, it offers sweeping panoramic views of the lake and the city’s...

Daily until Dec 31 @ Suzhou Eye

From ¥ 90

Peppa Pig World of Play One Day Pass

Peppa Pig World of Play (PPWOP) is an in-door play attraction designed for pre-school children under 7 years old. It has 10 fantastic themed areas that promise endless fun. Enjoy a picnic in the...

Daily @ Peppa Pig World of Play

From ¥ 195

Art for Kids (Ages 4–9) – Trial Class

MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy) has been cultivating children’s creativity in Shanghai for over a decade, using its VAKED Five-Dimensional Art Education System to guide kids aged 4–9 through...

Daily except Mon & Tue until Sep 15 @ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

From ¥ 69

Art for Teens (Ages 9–15) – Trial Class

Art trial classes designed for kids aged 9 to 15, offering a structured introduction to drawing, color, anime, and project-based design through weekly 90-minute sessions. A low-commitment way to...

Daily except Mon & Tue until Sep 15 @ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

From ¥ 69

Art for Toddlers (Ages 2–3) – Trial Class

Toddlers aged 2–3 are at a prime stage for sensory and creative development, and MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)’s Pre-K art program taps into that “golden window.” Rather than focusing on...

Daily except Mon & Tue @ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

From ¥ 69

MCAA Summer Camp

Running annually from July through August, MCAA Summer Camp offers week-long art projects for kids and teens, with each project consisting of five half-day sessions. The program covers a wide range...

Daily until Aug 30 @ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

Tennis Summer Camp by Tennisline

Get kids aged 4–12 ready for 8 weeks of tennis fun, fitness, and skill-building! Running July 6–August 28, Monday to Friday, 8–10am, this camp follows the ITF curriculum with expert international...

Weekdays @ Tennisline (Jing’an)

Magnolia Kindergarten Amazing Museum Camp

Magnolia Kindergarten’s “Amazing Museum” summer camp returns this July and August with four weeks of full-day English-language programs themed around prehistoric creatures, strange plants, deep-sea...

Daily until Aug 7 @ Magnolia Kindergarten

DCSPD Summer Camp 2026

DCS Summer Camp 2026 runs from 22 June to 14 August, offering children ages 4–16 a vibrant mix of camps including swimming, football, tennis, basketball, DDC academic camps with authorized MIT...

22 June – 14 August @ Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong

Vera Rhythmic Gymnastics Summer Camp

VERA Rhythmic Gymnastics is running a summer camp in Jinqiao from July 6 to August 16, offering weekday sessions for both beginners (9:00–12:00) and intermediate/advanced students (13:00–16:00)....

July 6 - August 16 @ Vera International Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

Theatrix Creative Summer Camp

Theatrix’s English-led Summer Camps run from June to August in Puxi (Jing’an) and Pudong (Qiantan) for ages 4–16, giving children a fun, confidence-building way to spend the holidays. With...

Puxi: 29 June - 3 July, Pudong: 10 August - 21 August @ Theatrix

2026 Bodylab Dance Summer Camp

Bodylab’s 2026 Jazz & Hip-Hop Summer Camp runs from June 29 to August 21 across four two-week sessions at their Zhangyang campus. Kids can dive into hip-hop, popping, locking, K-pop, and jazz with...

4 sessions from June 29 to Aug 21 @ BodyLab Dance Center

2026 Bodylab Rhythmic Gymnastics Summer Camp

Bodylab’s 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics Summer Camp runs June 29–August 21 at Zhangyang and Yanggao campuses, with regular and competition-focused training for kids 4.5–12+. Regular sessions cover...

June 29 - Aug 21 ( with 4 sessions) @ BodyLab Dance Center

MEINS Summer Camp 2026

Summer Camp 2026 at MEINS runs from June 22 to August 28, 8:30am–4pm with lunch included, priced at 3,180rmb per week. Kids dive into IT, drama, STEAM, and multicultural activities designed to...

Daily until Aug 28 @ MEINS International Kindergarten

2026 Melody Summer Growing Camp

Melody Preschool’s 2026 Summer Growing Camp (July 1–Aug 28) is open to kids aged 8 months to 6 years, offering a bilingual (English & French) immersive program in Jing’an. With flexible packages...

1 July - 28 August @ Melody Preschool

Acorn Scouts' 17th All-English STEAM Summer Camp

Looking for a screen-free summer that keeps kids learning, exploring, and active? Acorn Scouts' 17th All-English STEAM Summer Camp runs throughout July and August, combining science, math, English,...

June 29 - Aug 28 (9 weeks program) @ Acorn Scouts

2026 Xiehe Kindergartens Summer Camp

Looking for a summer program that blends learning, creativity, and play? Fortune Kindergarten's 2026 Summer Camps run across multiple campuses in Pudong, Minhang, Qingpu, and Hongqiao, offering...

Weekdays @ Fortune Kindergarten

Spotlight Studio Summer Camps - Jing'an

The Spotlight Studio in Jing’an is running a packed slate of summer camps from June through August, mostly geared toward kids who’d rather be on stage than anywhere else. The lineup leans heavily...

June - August @ Spotlight Theatre School of Excellence

Kids BJJ & Muay Thai Classes - Free Trial

Kids BJJ & Muay Thai at Mahmoudi gym help children aged 3–16 build confidence, fitness, flexibility, self-defense skills, and problem-solving in small, community-focused classes. With experienced...

Daily @ Mahmoudi Gym

Cruel Summer – The Ultimate Summer Pop Concert

Vivat Football: Football & Electronic Theatre Experience

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - The Ultimate Girls Night Out Concert

Imagine Dragons + Stars & Stripes Night

How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

[4 Day Trip: Henan] Nature, Zen Culture & Legendary Shaolin Kung Fu Adventure

Pop Queens - Female Anthem Concert

British Invasion: Queen Tribute Concert

Children's Theatre: There's a Monster in the Show

Cloud Soccer Festival – FIFA 2026 World Cup Pop-Up

Tennis For Kids (Fall Term)

Children's Theatre: Minny Stynker by Soap Soup Arts

Slava's Snow Show

[4 Day Trip: Henan] Nature, Zen Culture & Legendary Shaolin Kung Fu Adventure

[4 Day Trip: Henan] Nature, Zen Culture & Legendary Shaolin Kung Fu Adventure

[4 Day Trip: Henan] Nature, Zen Culture & Legendary Shaolin Kung Fu Adventure

[4 Day Trip: Henan] Nature, Zen Culture & Legendary Shaolin Kung Fu Adventure

Painting and Drawing Course with World-class Italian Artist

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

Zotter Chocolate Experience

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center Entry Ticket

Shanghai Madame Tussauds One-Day Pass

Shanghai Changfeng Aquarium & Stingray Bay Entry Ticket

Smurf Land Theme Park

[2 Night Staycation: Moganshan] Escape to the Charm of La Petronilla

Suzhou Eye Entry Ticket

Peppa Pig World of Play One Day Pass

Art for Kids (Ages 4–9) – Trial Class

Art for Teens (Ages 9–15) – Trial Class

Art for Toddlers (Ages 2–3) – Trial Class

MCAA Summer Camp

Tennis Summer Camp by Tennisline

Magnolia Kindergarten Amazing Museum Camp

DCSPD Summer Camp 2026

Vera Rhythmic Gymnastics Summer Camp

Theatrix Creative Summer Camp

2026 Bodylab Dance Summer Camp

2026 Bodylab Rhythmic Gymnastics Summer Camp

MEINS Summer Camp 2026

2026 Melody Summer Growing Camp

Acorn Scouts' 17th All-English STEAM Summer Camp

2026 Xiehe Kindergartens Summer Camp

Spotlight Studio Summer Camps - Jing'an

Kids BJJ & Muay Thai Classes - Free Trial

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