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471 Zhapu Lu, near Wujin Lu, Hongkou District

乍浦路471号, 近武进路

5 minutes from North Sichuan Rd
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Daily, 6pm-2am

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Last updated: Jan 16, 2026
#2 in Nightlife #1 in Arts & Stage #1 in Arts & Stage
This historic theater up in Hongkou was once a temple, then it was Chinatown, now it's a bubbling club/lounge/bar regularly hosting cabaret theater shows. It's a really beautiful old space with a gallery and theater boxes, with a real feeling of history in the wood, but the management have done a good job turning it into a modern venue. Think Moulin Rouge, but from the movie. It's a bit out of the way, but don't let that put you off, there's almost always something going on there, from tribute concerts to movie screenings to talent shows and more risque acts. Note that it's a full-service bar, so under-18s aren't allowed in during evening acts.
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Monsters of Rock Night - Papa-G’s 58th Birthday Blowout

Monsters of Rock Night - Papa-G’s 58th Birthday Blowout

The Pearl Tribute Concert series continues with Monsters of Rock! AC/DC is globally considered one of the greatest rock band of all time. Join The Pearl to celebrate rock music from AC/DC, Led...
Thu, May 21, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Coldpearl - Coldplay Tribute Concert

Coldpearl - Coldplay Tribute Concert

The Pearl’s Red Stars bring you ColdPearl—an electrifying Coldplay tribute show that’s all about immersive spectacle. Get ready for a night of Coldplay’s biggest hits, stunning visuals, and...
Fri, May 22, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Family Disco Party

Family Disco Party

Get ready for Disco Night at The Pearl, featuring live performances by The Red Stars Band, Kat, and Grace, alongside dazzling choreography from The Pearl Dancers. Groove to 70s and 80s disco hits,...
Sun, May 24, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 60
Kvartirnik - Russian Rock and Pop Night

Kvartirnik - Russian Rock and Pop Night

The Red Stars are returning to their roots with a high-energy tribute to the legends of Russian music. It’s Kvartirnik—a nostalgic homage to the intimate, rebellious underground gatherings of the...
Fri, May 29, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi Tribute Night

Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi Tribute Night

The Red Stars are back at The Pearl with a full-blown Bon Jovi tribute night—expect all the big hits, from Livin’ on a Prayer to You Give Love a Bad Name. Sing your heart out and relive the glory...
Wed, May 13, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
GAGA: Born This Way – 15 Year Anniversary Tribute Concert

GAGA: Born This Way – 15 Year Anniversary Tribute Concert

Celebrating 15 years since its release, this electrifying concert brings Lady Gaga’s bold vision, unforgettable hits, and boundary-breaking spirit back to life on stage. From anthems of...
Sat, May 23, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 180
90's Alt-Rock Concert

90's Alt-Rock Concert

A 90s alternative rock tribute night at The Pearl, performed by Red Stars Band, revisits the era’s defining sound. The set pulls from bands like Nirvana, Radiohead, Oasis, Foo Fighters, and Green...
Wed, May 20, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Back to 80's Party

Back to 80's Party

The Pearl’s Red Stars Band throws it back to the ’80s with a high-energy live show packed with all the big hits. Expect everything from ABBA and Queen to Madonna and Michael Jackson, delivered with...
Thu, May 14, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Throughout history, rivalries have sparked heated battles: Jets vs. Sharks, Greasers vs. Socs, Rockers vs. Mods, Warriors vs. every gang in NYC. Now, The Pearl is hosting a clash of modern-day...
Today & Tomorrow @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Michael Jackson Tribute

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...
From May 15 until May 17 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 180
Immersive Theatre: Great World Dream

Immersive Theatre: Great World Dream

An immersive theatre experience by The Pearl that recreates 1920s Shanghai’s legendary Great World entertainment venue inside a multi-level performance space. Audiences move through different...
May 9, 16, 23, 30 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 333
Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

Neon lights, fist-pumping anthems, and pure 2000s nostalgia—The Pearl’s Red Stars are back, blasting out the decade’s biggest pop-rock bangers with powerhouse vocalists Trenty, Grace & Kat. This is...
May 1, 27 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150

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