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2026-11-07

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Fight VGM Fight — International Professional Wrestling Exchange Tournament

Fight VGM Fight returns to Shanghai on November 7 with a revamped professional wrestling event featuring seven matches. Lightweight fighter Tanaka Minoru joins the lineup, while Zombie Dragon and...

Today @ 36 Space

From ¥ 299

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

SpicyComedy serves up a night of English stand-up comedy in Shanghai, bringing together some of the sharpest local and traveling comics for a guaranteed laugh fest. Hosted at the SpicyComedy Lounge...

View ticketing page for dates @ SpicyComedy (Xintiandi)

From ¥ 150

2026-11-11

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

View ticketing page for dates @ SpicyComedy (Xintiandi)

From ¥ 150

Russian Language Theatre: Amadeus

Amadeus is a theatre production presented by Shuliev and the Vakhtangov Theatre. The play follows the relationship between court composer Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, exploring talent,...

on Nov 11 and Nov 12, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 280

2026-11-13

The Pearl 13th Anniversary

The Pearl is turning 13! Celebrate over a decade of live music, cabaret, and theatrical magic in Shanghai with a full night of performances, music, and dance. From legendary house band Red Stars to...

Fri, Nov 13, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 158

Thikra: Night of Remembering

Choreographed by Akram Khan, Thikra: Night of Remembering brings together Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance in a performance about memory, ancestry and spiritual healing. Featuring an all-female...

From Nov 13 until Nov 15 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

2026-11-14

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

View ticketing page for dates @ SpicyComedy (Xintiandi)

From ¥ 150

Russian Language Theatre: Pushkin Tales

Pushkin Tales is a theatre production presented by Shuliev and the Vakhtangov Theatre. Based on Alexander Pushkin’s works, the production brings together several stories from The Belkin Tales for...

on Nov 14 and Nov 15, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 280

2026-11-18

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

View ticketing page for dates @ SpicyComedy (Xintiandi)

From ¥ 150

2026-11-19

A Ranspace Musical - No Longer Human

No Longer Human, Osamu Dazai’s most famous novel, blurs the line between life and literature. Its protagonist Ōba Yōzō mirrors Dazai’s own struggles yet fights to carve out his own existence, only...

From Nov 19 until Nov 22 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 180

2026-11-20

Original Ballet The Heartbeat of Muqam

Produced by Shanghai Ballet, The Heartbeat of Muqam is an original ballet inspired by Xinjiang Uyghur Muqam, a traditional art form recognised as intangible cultural heritage. The story follows...

From Nov 20 until Nov 22 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

2026-11-21

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

View ticketing page for dates @ SpicyComedy (Xintiandi)

From ¥ 150

GRAHAM100: The Centennial Celebration by Martha Graham Dance Company

The Martha Graham Dance Company celebrates its 100th anniversary with GRAHAM100, a two-night Shanghai program bringing together landmark works from Graham's repertoire and contemporary works...

on Nov 21 and Nov 22, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 280

The Pearl Presents Julius Frack: Live Magic & Illusion

Julius Frack, one of Europe’s celebrated illusionists and a World Champion of Stage Illusions, brings his magic show to The Pearl for the first time. The performance combines sleight of hand,...

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

2026-11-25

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

View ticketing page for dates @ SpicyComedy (Xintiandi)

From ¥ 150

The Nature of Forgetting

Theatre Re brings The Nature of Forgetting to Shanghai as part of its 10th Anniversary Season. Combining original live music, visual performance and non-verbal theatre, the production follows Tom,...

on Nov 25 and Nov 26, 2026 @ Jasmine Theater

From ¥ 180

2026-11-28

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

View ticketing page for dates @ SpicyComedy (Xintiandi)

From ¥ 150

2026-12-05

Opus III, The Industrial Ruins – Contemporary Puppetry & Visual Theatre

French puppetry company Théâtre de la Massue brings Opus III, The Industrial Ruins, the final work in its The World's Edge's Little Theatre trilogy. Combining puppets, mechanical objects, miniature...

on Dec 5 and Dec 6, 2026 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 280

2026-12-06

One-Man Stage Performance: Sarah

Adapted from American writer Scott McClanahan’s autobiographical novel The Sarah Book, this production follows Scott, a literature teacher, husband and father of two, as his marriage and life begin...

From Dec 4 until Dec 6 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 180

2026-12-09

German Musical - Ludwig II: The Return of the King

The German original musical concert version of Ludwig II: The Return of the King returns to Shanghai in 2026 with an all-star cast. The production tells the story of Ludwig II, the “Fairytale King”...

From Dec 2 until Dec 9 @ Shanghai Culture Square

From ¥ 280

2026-12-12

A Brilliant Broadway Night – Phillipa Soo & Steven Pasquale 2026 Concert

Broadway performers Phillipa Soo, known for playing Eliza in Hamilton, and Steven Pasquale come together for A Brilliant Broadway Night, a concert celebrating musical theatre. With both artists...

on Dec 12 and Dec 13, 2026 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 180

2026-12-16

French Language Theatre: Ubu Roi

Welcome to Ubu's world. Created by French theatre company Compagnie Le Commun des Mortels and directed by Valéry Forestier, Ubu Roi is a darkly comic production where clowning, puppetry, everyday...

Dec 16, 18, 19, 20 @ Jasmine Theater

From ¥ 180

2026-12-17

The Shawshank Redemption

Based on Stephen King’s novella and the acclaimed film, The Shawshank Redemption arrives in China in its original English-language stage production. Set inside Shawshank Prison, the play follows...

From Dec 17 until Dec 20 @ Majestic Theatre

From ¥ 280

2026-12-18

Dance Performance: INterstices

In INterstices, CCDC Artistic Director Sang Jijia combines intense physical movement, suspended structures, lighting and real-time video to explore life in a densely populated city. As dancers move...

on Dec 18 and Dec 19, 2026 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

2026-12-24

The Nutcracker by The Russian State Ballet

The Russian State Ballet presents The Nutcracker, the classic ballet set to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This production is staged under the artistic direction of Vyacheslav Mikhailovich...

From Dec 24 until Dec 27 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

The State Opera of Tatarstan Presents The Nutcracker

Kick off the new year with a magical tradition! The renowned State Opera of Tatarstan presents the holiday classic "The Nutcracker," featuring a full symphony orchestra providing the enchanting...

on Dec 24 and Dec 25, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

2026-12-26

Swan Lake by The Russian State Ballet

The Russian State Ballet is returning to China for its latest tour, bringing Tchaikovsky’s timeless Swan Lake to the stage. Led by artistic director Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Gordeev—a former Bolshoi...

on Dec 26 and Dec 27, 2026 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

The State Opera of Tatarstan Presents Swan Lake

Ring in the New Year with a timeless classic! The renowned State Opera of Tatarstan presents Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" with a full live orchestra. This isn't just any version; it's the new...

Sat, Dec 26, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

2026-12-27

The State Opera of Tatarstan Presents La Bayadère

The State Opera of Tatarstan presents La Bayadère, the classical ballet also known as The Temple Dancer, accompanied by a live symphony orchestra. Featuring the company’s ballet dancers and...

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

2026-12-30

French Language Theatre: Molière

France’s hit musical Molière returns to Shanghai. This award-winning production brings the legendary playwright’s life to the stage with a mix of rap, urban music, and modern dance—because nothing...

From Dec 30 until Jan 10 @ Shanghai Culture Square

From ¥ 280

2026-12-31

Ballet Flamenco de Madrid Presents Carmen

Ballet Flamenco de Madrid brings its flamenco production of Georges Bizet’s Carmen to Shanghai for a run spanning New Year’s Eve and the first three days of 2027. Featuring live musicians, singers...

From Dec 31 until Jan 3 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

Tango II: Buenos Aires

The Marcos Ayala Tango Company returns with Tango II: Buenos Aires, a production celebrating the history and evolution of Argentine tango. Through ensemble performances and intimate duets, the show...

From Dec 31 until Jan 2 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

2027-01-02

Virtual Lotus – Out of Social Media

Caught between endless scrolling, online images and the pressure to constantly reinvent themselves, audiences are invited to pause and reconsider their relationship with the digital world. Virtual...

Sat, Jan 2, 2027 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 180

Ongoing

Premium

Broadway Original Musical: Kinky Boots

The Broadway original musical Kinky Boots comes to Shanghai West Bund Theatre in November 2026. Based on a true story, the musical follows a struggling shoe factory owner and a talented performer...

Daily until Nov 15 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 180

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

Shanghai’s signature acrobatics show combines extraordinary Chinese acrobatics with aerial performance, dance, extreme sports and spectacular multimedia staging. The show builds toward its...

Daily except Mon @ Shanghai Circus World

From ¥ 380

The Phantom of the Opera

The legendary original Phantom of the Opera returns to China, concluding its massive mainland tour. With over 1.6 billion global viewers, 70+ international awards, and translations in 23 languages,...

Daily until Dec 27 @ Grand Theatre

From ¥ 180

Say Dunhuang — Xuyan Immersive Dining

Xuyan presents “Say Dunhuang,” a large-scale immersive cultural dining experience that recreates the essence of Dunhuang, the legendary Silk Road oasis at the edge of the Hexi Corridor. Once a...

Daily except Wed @ Xu Yan (North Bund)

From ¥ 198

[Temporarily Unavailable] Kung Fu Hot Pot Feast — Xuyan Immersive Dining

Xuyan presents “Kung Fu Feast,” an immersive Chinese Kung Fu hot pot dining performance inspired by imperial court banquets during the Han Dynasty. Set against the historical backdrop of Emperor Wu...

Daily @ Xu Yan (North Bund)

From ¥ 198

All Nations Pay Homage — Xuyan Immersive Dining

Xuyan presents an immersive Tang Dynasty banquet themed “All Nations Pay Homage,” where guests step into a living cultural world combining dining, live performances, interactive experiences, and a...

Daily except Tue @ Xu Yan (Wenshui Lu)

From ¥ 198

When Tang Dynasty Whispers — Xuyan Immersive Dining

Xuyan presents “When Tang Dynasty Whispers,” an immersive dining experience set in the poetic and dramatic world of Chang’an during the Tang Dynasty. Using a “revived relics” concept, museum...

Daily except Wed @ Xu Yan (Wenshui Lu)

From ¥ 198

Authentic — Experimental Theatre Performance

People believe they can tell what is “real,” but what happens when that sense of reality is shaped by the ideas, values, and narratives of others? Authentic by JK Opole Theatre combines physical...

Daily until Nov 7 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 180

Last Luncheon

Singapore theatre practitioner Alvin Chiam presents his first solo work, Last Luncheon, a minimalist performance about solitude, memory, and acceptance. Through a man, a table, a can of luncheon...

Daily until Nov 8 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 180

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

TAIXU DreamScape is the kind of show that is probably best experienced without knowing too much beforehand. Audiences put on an Apple Vision Pro and spend 60 minutes moving between a small theatre...

Daily except Mon, Tue & Wed @ MIFA 1862

From ¥ 199

Candor Cabaret Presents: The Second Chapter of Babylon — After Babylon

CANDOR CABARET presents AFTER BABYLON, the second chapter of its celebrated BABYLON production. The new cabaret brings new characters, a fresh visual style, elaborate costumes, choreography and...

Daily except Mon & Tue @ Candor

From ¥ 200

Fight VGM Fight — International Professional Wrestling Exchange Tournament

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

Russian Language Theatre: Amadeus

The Pearl 13th Anniversary

Thikra: Night of Remembering

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

Russian Language Theatre: Pushkin Tales

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

A Ranspace Musical - No Longer Human

Original Ballet The Heartbeat of Muqam

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

GRAHAM100: The Centennial Celebration by Martha Graham Dance Company

The Pearl Presents Julius Frack: Live Magic & Illusion

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

The Nature of Forgetting

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

Opus III, The Industrial Ruins – Contemporary Puppetry & Visual Theatre

One-Man Stage Performance: Sarah

German Musical - Ludwig II: The Return of the King

A Brilliant Broadway Night – Phillipa Soo & Steven Pasquale 2026 Concert

French Language Theatre: Ubu Roi

The Shawshank Redemption

Dance Performance: INterstices

The Nutcracker by The Russian State Ballet

The State Opera of Tatarstan Presents The Nutcracker

Swan Lake by The Russian State Ballet

The State Opera of Tatarstan Presents Swan Lake

The State Opera of Tatarstan Presents La Bayadère

French Language Theatre: Molière

Ballet Flamenco de Madrid Presents Carmen

Tango II: Buenos Aires

Virtual Lotus – Out of Social Media

Broadway Original Musical: Kinky Boots

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

The Phantom of the Opera

Say Dunhuang — Xuyan Immersive Dining

[Temporarily Unavailable] Kung Fu Hot Pot Feast — Xuyan Immersive Dining

All Nations Pay Homage — Xuyan Immersive Dining

When Tang Dynasty Whispers — Xuyan Immersive Dining

Authentic — Experimental Theatre Performance

Last Luncheon

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

Candor Cabaret Presents: The Second Chapter of Babylon — After Babylon

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