Stage & Dance

2026-01-24

Thirteen Paragraphs (Contemporary Mongolian Dance with Live Music)

If you’re curious about what contemporary dance looks like when it meets Mongolian tradition, Thirteen Paragraphs is the show to catch. Directed by Xilin Fu, this original dance collection dives...

on Jan 23 and Jan 24, 2026 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 100

HD Screening: National Theatre Live – Frankenstein

This is an HD screening of the National Theatre’s production of Frankenstein, directed by Danny Boyle. Filmed live in London, this version features Benedict Cumberbatch as the Creature, in the...

24 & 31 Jan @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

2026-01-25

Only This Green: A Dance Drama Inspired by “A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains”

This stunning dance-poetry production brings one of China’s most famous paintings to life—literally. Only This Green transforms A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains into a flowing, immersive stage...

Daily until Jan 26 @ New Bund 31

From ¥ 180

Leifeng Pagoda: A Classic Chinese Opera

Kunqu fans, get ready for a classic! Leifeng Pagoda at the Grand Theatre tells the legendary tale of love, betrayal, and magic with exquisite traditional performance and stunning stagecraft....

Sun, Jan 25, 2026 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 180

HD Screening: Comédie-Française – Cyrano de Bergerac

This is a high-definition screening of Cyrano de Bergerac, filmed from the Comédie-Française, France’s national theatre. Emmanuel Daumas’ 2024 revival brings a refreshed perspective to this classic...

25 & 31 Jan, 1 Feb @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

2026-01-29

French Language Musical: Notre Dame De Paris

Lancôme proudly presents the French musical masterpiece Notre-Dame de Paris, returning to Shanghai in January 2026 to celebrate the 195th anniversary of Victor Hugo's novel. This visually stunning...

From Jan 29 until Feb 15 @ Shanghai Culture Square

From ¥ 80

Ongoing

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

Era 2 – Spirit of Shanghai returns with a brand-new season, featuring an entirely fresh storyline and updated scenes. The original Era show, which debuted on September 27, 2005, enjoyed a 15-year...

Daily except Mon @ Shanghai Circus World

From ¥ 380

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...

Daily @ SpicyComedy

From ¥ 150

Singin’ in the Rain

Get ready for a spectacular stage production of the beloved musical "Singin' in the Rain," direct from the UK with its award-nominated creative team. This show is famous for its incredible, real...

From Feb 26 until Mar 6 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 180

The Nutcracker by Harbin Ballet X CDance

A timeless holiday classic, this Nutcracker Special Edition—co-produced by CDance and Harbin Ballet—preserves the magic of the season while making the story more accessible for new audiences....

on Jan 24 and Jan 25, 2026 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 180

Piano & Guzheng Candlelight Concert: Classics from Film, Television, and Chinese Elegance

Experience the harmonious blend of piano and guzheng in this extraordinary concert where Western classical and Eastern traditional music meet. The elegant resonance of the piano intertwines with...

Sun, Jan 25, 2026 @ Bridge 8

From ¥ 298

Matilda the Musical

This is the West End smash that turned Roald Dahl’s Matilda into one of the most joyful, sharp-witted musicals of the last decade. Fast, funny, and surprisingly moving, it’s a show that works just...

From Feb 11 until Mar 29 @ Grand Theatre

From ¥ 280

Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

This stage adaptation of Peaky Blinders brings Tommy Shelby’s dark world into motion through contemporary dance, live music, and immersive staging. Created by the original series writer Steven...

From Mar 19 until Mar 22 @ Shanghai Culture Square

From ¥ 180

Ballet Flamenco de Granada Presents The Phantom of the Opera

The Ballet Flamenco de Granada is bringing authentic Spanish flamenco to Shanghai with a breathtaking retelling of The Phantom of the Opera. Expect fiery footwork, dramatic storytelling, and...

on Feb 20 and Feb 21, 2026 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 180

Ballet Performance Giselle

A classic ballet that never really leaves the stage, Giselle returns to Shanghai with the Shanghai Ballet. Expect romantic tragedy, ghostly nocturnal scenes, and one of the most emotionally charged...

on Feb 13 and Feb 14, 2026 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 80

Dance Drama: Wing Chun

Looking for martial arts with a story? Wing Chun brings traditional Guangdong kung fu to the stage, turning legendary heroes into larger-than-life dance drama. The show celebrates Chinese...

From Feb 6 until Feb 8 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 80

Ballet Performance: Giselle

If you love ballet, don’t miss Giselle at Wanping Theatre. This classic tale of love, betrayal, and redemption comes alive with stunning performances and hauntingly beautiful choreography. Plus,...

Tue, Feb 3, 2026 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 180

French Musical Don Juan

French Musical Don Juan returns to Shanghai in April 2026, bringing Félix Gray’s French-language musical back to the stage. Set in Seville, the show retells the Don Juan legend through music and...

From Apr 10 until Apr 19 @ Shanghai Culture Square

From ¥ 80

DRUMK Boyband Immersive Dance Drama “M Realm”

DRUMK is a one-of-a-kind immersive dance drama where music, lights, and movement collide, pulling the audience into a dreamlike adventure. International choreography, multimedia visuals, and...

on Feb 21 and Feb 22, 2026 @ AIA Theatre

From ¥ 180

HD Screening: National Theatre Live – The Motive and the Cue

This is an HD screening of The Motive and the Cue, filmed live at London’s National Theatre. Directed by Sam Mendes and starring Mark Gatiss, the play looks behind the scenes of a legendary 1964...

24 Jan, 1 Feb @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 arrives in Shanghai. Sung entirely in English, this through-sung musical adapts a section of War and Peace, placing audiences inside a glittering Moscow...

From May 15 until May 24 @ Grand Theatre

From ¥ 280

Russian Ballet Theatre Presents Swan Lake

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing a story told entirely through dance, the Russian Ballet Theatre’s Swan Lake at Wanping Theatre is your chance. Stunning choreography meets breathtaking stage...

Mon, Feb 2, 2026 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 180

Shanghai Ballet Presents Swan Lake (10th Anniversary Version)

Shanghai Ballet presents its classic production of Swan Lake, returning in a special 10th anniversary version in 2026. Originally created in 2015 with choreographer Derek Deane, this staging is...

Sat, Feb 7, 2026 @ AIA Theatre

From ¥ 80

Russia St. Petersburg Classical Ballet: Swan Lake & The Nutcracker

The Russia St. Petersburg Classical Ballet brings two of the most iconic ballet works ever written — Swan Lake and The Nutcracker — as part of its 2026 China tour. Performed by a company deeply...

From Feb 17 until Feb 21 @ Yunfeng Theatre

From ¥ 180

Dance Theatre: The Vegetarian

This is a rare chance to see The Vegetarian, Han Kang’s globally acclaimed novel, reimagined as a dance theatre production—and making its Asian stage debut in Shanghai. Dark, poetic, and deeply...

From Mar 6 until Mar 8 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 180

Musical Theatre Classics in Concert: Les Misérables, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera & More

This concert-style musical theatre night brings together well-known songs from Broadway and London’s West End, performed live by RJ Big Band with guest vocalist Chen Xu. The playlist draws from...

Fri, Mar 27, 2026 @ Center Theatre

From ¥ 180

Carmen by Ballet Flamenco de Madrid

Madrid Flamenco Theatre brings its signature production of Carmen to the stage, presenting the story through pure flamenco dance, live music, and song. Built around intense movement, striking...

From May 1 until May 3 @ Shanghai Centre Theatre

From ¥ 180

Carmen by Flamenco Ballet of Granada, Spain

Spain’s Ballet Flamenco Granada brings Carmen to Shanghai — a fiery reimagining of Bizet’s timeless tale through the passion and precision of flamenco. Led by dance virtuosos Javier Martos and...

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 80

Thirteen Paragraphs (Contemporary Mongolian Dance with Live Music)

HD Screening: National Theatre Live – Frankenstein