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2025-12-20

Blood of Life, K.A.P., Lithium, T.O.S., Death Teach Me Life, Eviscerator, Ma Haiping, Aming, Extreme John, HUAHUA, Pashrowboi, HÆDSH0T, Scar, KEIII

Extreme metal, heavy hammer techno, and more - the team-up of dark arts promoters Dark Haze and metal bar FENRIR is quite a feat, featuring a murderer’s row of some of the metal scene’s most gnarly...

Today @ FENRIR

Ramblin'Roze, Vanishing Queen

Tight-jeaned blues-ridden classic rockers Ramblin Roze, not afraid to lean into the unadulterated hard rock pleasures of life, have been a staple of the Beijing rock scene for years. Their...

Today @ Yuyintown

Coil Sprite (live), HUFF (live), Li Yang (live), Zhou Wei (live), FEIYI, SORM, ZHUO, SIZHE, Liuliu66

FINDER, the cutting-edge collective of artists, bands, and creatives who have been keeping Shanghai twisted and weird for six years, celebrates its anniversary at EXIT. It’s a glorious lineup...

Today @ Exit

Heim Invites: Piezo

Heim hosts Milan-based DJ and producer Piezo for a Saturday night focused on forward-leaning club sounds. Known for moving freely across tempos and styles, Piezo’s sets often shift between UK bass,...

Today @ Heim

Holiday Disco Live

The Pearl is throwing a full-on disco Christmas party, and it’s as sparkly as it sounds. The Red Stars are leading the night with classic disco hits plus modern pop tracks that keep the dance floor...

Today @ The Pearl

From ¥ 160

[Canceled] A Night of R&B, Pop & Latin: Astrid Nunez & Johan Matheo

Astrid Nunez and Johan Matheo bring a mix of R&B, pop, and Latin tunes for a relaxed Saturday night set. It’s a straightforward live show—just two strong vocalists, a small stage, and an easy...

Today @ Abbey Road

DJ Guest: Cara

CARA is a DJ and social media personality with a large following across China, known for her work with luxury brands like Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Dom Pérignon, Valentino, and Gentle Monster. Her...

Today @ La Barra

2025-12-25

Party Season Live

Go all-in for Christmas this year with two nights of full-blown festive chaos. Expect The Red Stars, The Pearl’s X-Mas Dancers, the cheeky Date Me Boys, and vocalist Reina “Jingle” Phoenix turning...

on Dec 24 and Dec 25, 2025 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 160

The Pearl's Festive Feast and Christmas Show

Looking for a place to celebrate Christmas? The Pearl is pulling out all the stops this year with two nights of feasting, music, and full-on festive cheer. Hosted by the always-iconic Cocosanti,...

on Dec 24 and Dec 25, 2025 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 199

2025-12-27

Russian New Year’s Eve: The Pearl Edition

The Pearl is doing something different for New Year’s this time—an all-out Russian-style celebration. The Red Stars are performing a mix of Russian favorites and Western party tracks, with aerial...

Sat, Dec 27, 2025 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 188

2025-12-28

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, Dec 28, 2025 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 60

Ongoing

The Pearl's NYE Gold: A Night of All Star Performances

The Pearl is going all-in for NYE with NYE GOLD — their biggest, loudest, most over-the-top celebration of the year. Expect The Red Stars, Pearl’s dancers, aerialists, surprise guests, and host...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 388

Golden 2026 NYE Countdown Party by Nova Events

Ring in 2026 at the GOLDEN NYE Countdown Party inside the Bellagio’s lavish Ballroom, where elegance meets full-tilt celebration. Expect a giant LED countdown, five DJs, immersive performances, and...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Bellagio Shanghai

From ¥ 488

The 2025 St. Regis Bar Countdown Party

As the New Year approaches, The St. Regis Bar sets the mood with classic jazz and upbeat DJ sets, creating a stylish atmosphere to welcome 2026. Tickets are priced at 398 RMB per person, with an...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ The St. Regis Bar

From ¥ 358

ALTER. X Sugar House Takeover Alila Shanghai Countdown Party

ALTER. and Sugar House are teaming up again for a high-altitude New Year’s Eve party at Alila Shanghai. With three stages spread across the rooftop and indoor spaces, the night moves from live...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Alila

From ¥ 298

ALTER. NYE 2026 & A Walking Supperclub with May Chow by Social Supply

This one’s a big NYE production: ALTER. and SOCIAL SUPPLY are teaming up with the brand-new Thompson Shanghai Expo for a roaming “Walking Supperclub” led by award-winning chef May Chow. After...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Thompson Shanghai Expo

From ¥ 328

1515 West New Year Eve Set Menu & Countdown Party

1515 West welcomes the New Year with a refined dinner-to-party celebration. Start the evening with a multi-course Surf & Turf New Year’s Eve set menu, featuring premium cuts, seafood, and classic...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ The 1515 West Chophouse & Bar

From ¥ 118

Calypso Lounge New Year Eve Set Menu & Countdown Party

Calypso does New Year’s Eve the elegant, easygoing way. The night starts with an Italian-inspired set menu, featuring langoustine, saffron risotto, and premium mains: refined, comforting, and...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Calypso Restaurant & Lounge

From ¥ 198

The DOME Countdown – NYE 2026

As 2026 approaches, Dome Modern Japanese & Lounge is ready to kick off its NYE countdown party! It’s a dual NYE experience combining a premium Japanese dinner and a trendy lounge party – paired...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ The Dome

From ¥ 258

Spago Shanghai New Year's Eve Party

Spago Shanghai invites guests to welcome the New Year from above at The St. Regis on the Bund. With panoramic views of the Bund and the Oriental Pearl, the city’s most iconic skyline sets the stage...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Spago

From ¥ 888

Rooftop House Affair @ The Fellas

Ready to play? The Fellas Terrace is hosting House Affair. Expect a night of house beats and dancefloor energy, with music selected by Thierry. The party runs from 10pm to midnight on the rooftop...

Saturdays @ The Fellas

CLASS Presents Golden Fiesta 2026 New Year's Eve Party

CLASS is taking over Mr & Mrs Bund for New Year’s Eve with Golden Fiesta 2026—a big rooftop countdown with DJs, free-flow packages, and that signature Bund skyline backdrop doing all the heavy...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Mr & Mrs Bund

From ¥ 380

One Night In New York ft. Stadiumx (HUN)｜ Space Panda's New Year’s Eve

Space Panda is throwing a landmark New Year’s Eve party at The Shanghai EDITION. It’s a collision of two world capitals—NYC’s electric buzz and Shanghai’s unmistakable vibe—spread across three...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ The Shanghai EDITION

From ¥ 638

Space Panda Presents: The Grand Candlelight New Year's Eve 2026

Space Panda is teaming up with the Waldorf Astoria for a candlelit New Year’s Eve that blends live classical music with DJ sets—all inside one of the Bund’s most elegant hotels. The party expands...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Waldorf Astoria

From ¥ 288

Goodbye 2025 Yuyin Town New Year's Eve

Ring in the new year with Yuyin Town’s explosive NYE lineup featuring Nemassle, Vanishing Queen, PALETTE, FEED, and HEYLILY. From glam-punk to neo-psychedelic rock and high-energy live chaos, this...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Yuyintown

From ¥ 158

Made The List ft. US TWO (UK)｜Space Panda New Year’s Eve

Space Panda is throwing its annual Made The List New Year’s Eve party. Expect four stages, big production, and a lineup stacked with W residents, local favorites, and late-night sets that carry the...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ W Shanghai - The Bund

From ¥ 338

NYE 2026: A Space Odyssey - Fotografiska X Piece of Fate

Fotografiska teams up with Piece Of Face for a New Year’s Eve party that leans hard into sci-fi fantasy, inspired by SPACE: Internal Illuminations and Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. The night...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Fotografiska

From ¥ 180

One Republic "From Asia, With Love" Tour in Shanghai

OneRepublic is bringing their brand-new “From Asia, With Love” stadium tour to Shanghai, marking their first-ever stadium show in mainland China and a major return for the band that’s spent the...

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 @ Hongkou Soccer Stadium

Quiz Night

Shanghai’s longest-running quiz night takes place at BnC, free to enter and open to all. Each week features ten rounds covering topics like current events, history, geography, pop culture, music,...

Wednesdays @ BnC

"El Dorado" New Year's Eve 2026

El Dorado — New Year’s Eve 2026 brings a Maya-inspired theme to the club on 31 December, with six DJs across two stages, including Afro House, Tech House, House, and a vinyl-only stage spanning...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ La Barra

All Black Everything!!!

All Black Everything returns on December 31st at LA Burg, featuring international guest Khalil Harrison, performing his Amapiano hits, including Jealousy feat. Tyler ICU and Komosava, a...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ La Burg