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2025-05-17

RiotinSchool, LYSOMA

Simultaneously tapping into something more elemental lyrically whilst throwing one curve ball after another genre-wise - grungy...

Today @ Specters
Rage Rabbits, The contract of assassination, OverExtend, Stink Fantasy

Metal’s more peppy and wired comrades take over the freshly minted Cave Art Venue - located next to Hongiqiao subway station...

Tomorrow @ Cave Art Venue
ALTER. Pres DJ Boring

DJ BORING returns to the dance floor with his distinctive blend of groove-driven, uplifting sounds that reflect the core values...

Today @ Exit
Matisa

This Saturday, Italian DJ and producer Matisa makes her Shanghai debut at POTENT. Known for her bright, richly layered sound...

Today @ Potent Club
Insomnium 2025 China Tour in Shanghai

Emerging from the snow-laden forests of Joensuu in 1997, Finnish melodic death metal legends Insomnium have spent the past 25...

Today @ Modern Sky Lab
Tribeat- Vue Bar Rooftop Opening Party

TRIBEAT marks the rooftop season opening at Shanghai’s VUE Bar, located on the 33rd floor of Hyatt on the Bund, offering a 270°...

Today @ Hyatt on the Bund
Outdoor Live Music

Aperol Party featuring outdoor live music and happy hour Aperol Spritz available throughout the night.

Today @ Abbey Road
Bellagio Summer Rooftop Opening ft. Lazykay (FR)

Bellagio by MGM Shanghai and Space Panda presents the first rooftop gathering of the year, set against sweeping views of the...

Today @ Bellagio Shanghai
Bohemia

“Bohemia” returns with a night of Organic House, House, and Techno, featuring sets by BluPlanet, Bruno, and Kamtrak. Expect a...

Today @ C's
Hologram Dreams

Hologram Dreams returns for one rare night: a late session of dark dance music and immersive anime visuals. Expect Italo-disco,...

Today @ Specters
1001 Nights

1001 Nights returns to La Barra Shanghai on Saturday, 17 May, with a night of Arabian Afro House and hypnotic rhythms. Expect...

Today @ La Barra
80's Music Night

MIAMI NIGHT’S returns to Funkadeli with a full-throttle 80s takeover—expect synth-pop anthems, funk-driven dance tracks, cult...

Today @ Funkadeli (Fumin Lu)

2025-05-23

Queen Tribute Concert

Queen! Men! Myths! Legends! Mixing stadium rock, metal, glam, and Freddie Mercury's operatic vocals, Queen exploded into the...

Fri, May 23, 2025 @ The Pearl

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2025-05-24

Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

After a series of sold out Linkin Park Tribute concerts. The Pearl’s Red Stars want to take things up a notch. A full Linkin...

Sat, May 24, 2025 @ The Pearl

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Ongoing

ALCEST - Les Chants de l’Aurore Tour in Shanghai

New Noise presents the return of French post-black/shoegaze pioneers Alcest to Shanghai this July, their first China show in...

Wed, Jul 9, 2025 @ VAS Livehouse
Lady Gaga Tribute Concert

Get ready to go gaga! The Pearl is bringing an explosive tribute to Lady Gaga, featuring the Red Stars band, powerhouse guest...

May 3, 17, 31 @ The Pearl

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Katy Perry VS Dua Lipa Tribute Concert

The Pearl is turning up the pop factor with a night dedicated to two of the biggest chart-toppers—Katy Perry and Dua Lipa....

Apr 24, May 29 @ The Pearl

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The Rolling Stones and the British Invasion

Following sold-out British Invasion shows, The Red Stars return with The Rolling Stones and the British Invasion, blending hits...

Fri, May 30, 2025 @ The Pearl

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Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi

Global pop icon Mariah Carey returns to Shanghai for the first time in over a decade with Mariah Carey: Celebration of Mimi –...

Daily until May 17 @ Hongkou Soccer Stadium
Afrikaans Live music at LaBurg Celebrating China National Day

La Burg blends African elements with Haipai aesthetics to create a distinctive atmosphere within its artfully designed space....

Tue, Oct 7, 2025 @ La Burg

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