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2026-09-15

ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: Nevenka

Nevenka is a documentary theatre production by Spain’s Histrión Teatro, revisiting the landmark 2001 sexual harassment case involving Nevenka Fernández, the first woman in Spain to successfully sue...

Today & Tomorrow @ Jasmine Theater

From ¥ 120

Dance Out of the Box Festival: After All

After All is a solo dance theatre work created and performed by Solène Weinachter, combining dance, comedy, storytelling, and theatre. Through the idea of a memorial ceremony, the performance...

Today & Tomorrow @ Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre

From ¥ 180

2026-09-16

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

2026-09-18

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

View ticketing page for dates @ SpicyComedy (Xintiandi)

From ¥ 150

Catalan Language Musical: L'alegria que passa

A touring troupe arrives in a bleak industrial town, disrupting its quiet routine and setting off an unexpected encounter between Joan, the mayor’s son, and Zaira, a singer from the troupe. Adapted...

From Sep 18 until Sep 20 @ Shanghai Culture Square

From ¥ 280

Cantonese Drama: The Golden Cangue

A Cantonese stage adaptation of Eileen Chang’s The Golden Cangue, created by Fok Yam Experimental Theatre. The production brings together a long-running creative team including Ann Hui, Wang Anyi,...

on Sep 18 and Sep 19, 2026 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 180

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,...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: FUSÉES

FUSÉES is a contemporary theatre and live music work by French company La Vie Brève. Featured in the main program of the 2025 Avignon Festival, the performance creates a French fantasy journey to...

on Sep 18 and Sep 19, 2026 @ Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre

From ¥ 180

2026-09-19

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

View ticketing page for dates @ SpicyComedy (Xintiandi)

From ¥ 150

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

Sunset Boulevard Immersive Music-Themed Party

Based on the classic Sunset Boulevard story, this immersive music party combines Broadway musical and jazz elements with cabaret-style interaction and party games. Instead of simply watching the...

Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 199

2026-09-23

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

View ticketing page for dates @ SpicyComedy (Xintiandi)

From ¥ 150

2026-09-24

French Musical Gala Concert

The French Musical Gala Concert returns to Shanghai Culture Square after three years as a special production for the venue’s 15th anniversary. Led by French producer Nicolas Talar and featuring six...

From Sep 24 until Sep 27 @ Shanghai Culture Square

From ¥ 280

2026-09-25

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

View ticketing page for dates @ SpicyComedy (Xintiandi)

From ¥ 150

Michael Jackson Tribute

The Pearl hosts a Michael Jackson tribute night with Red Stars Band, bringing the King of Pop’s catalogue back to the stage. Expect a run through hits from Michael Jackson, reworked into a live...

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 168

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...

Sep 25, 27 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

2026-09-26

French Theatre: Littoral

French theatre production Littoral arrives in Shanghai following acclaimed performances in China in 2024. Written and directed by Wajdi Mouawad, the play follows a young man's journey to bury his...

on Sep 26 and Sep 27, 2026 @ MIFA 1862

From ¥ 180

2026-09-29

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,...

From Sep 29 until Dec 27 @ Grand Theatre

From ¥ 180

2026-09-30

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

View ticketing page for dates @ SpicyComedy (Xintiandi)

From ¥ 150

2026-10-15

OUTSIDER – Extreme Contemporary Dance & Acrobatics

French choreographer Rachid Ouramdane teams up with the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève for OUTSIDER, an extreme contemporary dance production making its Asian premiere in Shanghai. With 21...

From Oct 15 until Oct 17 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

2026-10-16

My Fierce Ignorant Step – Minimalist Contemporary Dance

Greek choreographer Christos Papadopoulos brings My Fierce Ignorant Step, a minimalist contemporary dance work performed by ten dancers. Inspired by the Greek epic choral work Axion Esti, the piece...

on Oct 16 and Oct 17, 2026 @ Grand Theatre

From ¥ 180

German Language Theatre - Dorian

Dorian is a 90-minute solo theatre work directed by Robert Wilson and performed by Christian Friedel. Inspired by Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray and Darryl Pinckney's text, the production...

From Oct 16 until Oct 18 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 180

2026-10-17

Contemporary Dance Performance: Exit Above - After The Tempest

Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker brings EXIT ABOVE – AFTER THE TEMPEST to Shanghai for its Asian premiere. Created with and performed by Rosas, the work takes walking as its primary...

on Oct 17 and Oct 18, 2026 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

2026-10-21

Contemporary Dance: Rosas danst Rosas

Rosas danst Rosas is a landmark contemporary dance work by Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, first created in 1983. Four female dancers repeat and reshape everyday movements such as...

on Oct 21 and Oct 22, 2026 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

2026-10-22

The Marriage of Maria Braun

Berlin's Schaubühne returns to Shanghai with Thomas Ostermeier's stage adaptation of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's landmark film The Marriage of Maria Braun. Led by Ursina Lardi, the production...

From Oct 22 until Oct 24 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 180

2026-10-23

Moby Dick by Robert Wilson & Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus

Moby Dick is the final fully directed original music theatre production by legendary director Robert Wilson, created with Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus. Making its Asian premiere in Shanghai, the...

From Oct 23 until Oct 25 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 280

2026-10-24

Contemporary Dance and Aerial Performance: Contre-Nature

Contre-nature is a contemporary dance production by French choreographer Rachid Ouramdane that explores aerial movement and the expressive possibilities of the human body. Ten performers from...

on Oct 24 and Oct 25, 2026 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

2026-10-30

Creation - Pictures for Dorian

Gob Squad’s Creation (Pictures for Dorian) explores beauty, ageing, morality and power through a playful examination of the relationship between artists, their subjects and their audiences....

From Oct 30 until Nov 1 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 180

Contemporary Dance Performance: He Who Falls

A small group of people finds itself on a platform that shakes, tilts and spins beneath their feet. Created by French artist Yoann Bourgeois, He Who Falls turns balance, gravity and movement into a...

From Oct 30 until Sep 1 @ International Dance Center

2026-11-03

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...

From Nov 3 until Nov 15 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 180

2026-11-05

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...

From Nov 5 until Nov 7 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 180

2026-11-06

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...

From Nov 6 until Nov 8 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 180

2026-11-11

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

2026-11-14

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

2026-11-21

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

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

2026-12-30

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

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

HD Screening: Westend Musical - Next to Normal

This is a high-definition cinema screening of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, capturing the acclaimed West End production. The story follows Diana Goodman and her family as they...

Sep 11, 19 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

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

HD Screening: Shakespeare's Globe - Twelfth Night

This is a high-definition screening of Twelfth Night from Shakespeare’s Globe, featuring a full all-male cast production. The recording is directed by Tim Carroll and stars Mark Rylance and Stephen...

Sep 5, 25 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

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

ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: Nevenka

Dance Out of the Box Festival: After All

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

Catalan Language Musical: L'alegria que passa

Cantonese Drama: The Golden Cangue

The Pearl Presents Julius Frack: Live Magic & Illusion

ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: FUSÉES

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

Sunset Boulevard Immersive Music-Themed Party

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

French Musical Gala Concert

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

Michael Jackson Tribute

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

French Theatre: Littoral

The Phantom of the Opera

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

OUTSIDER – Extreme Contemporary Dance & Acrobatics

My Fierce Ignorant Step – Minimalist Contemporary Dance

German Language Theatre - Dorian

Contemporary Dance Performance: Exit Above - After The Tempest

Contemporary Dance: Rosas danst Rosas

The Marriage of Maria Braun

Moby Dick by Robert Wilson & Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus

Contemporary Dance and Aerial Performance: Contre-Nature

Creation - Pictures for Dorian

Contemporary Dance Performance: He Who Falls

Broadway Original Musical: Kinky Boots

Authentic — Experimental Theatre Performance

Last Luncheon

Russian Language Theatre: Amadeus

Russian Language Theatre: Pushkin Tales

GRAHAM100: The Centennial Celebration by Martha Graham Dance Company

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

One-Man Stage Performance: Sarah

German Musical - Ludwig II: The Return of the King

French Language Theatre: Molière

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

HD Screening: Westend Musical - Next to Normal

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

HD Screening: Shakespeare's Globe - Twelfth Night

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

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