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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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Queen Tribute Concert

Queen Tribute Concert

Queen! Men! Myths! Legends! Mixing stadium rock, metal, glam, and Freddie Mercury's operatic vocals, Queen exploded into the rock arenas around the world with the over-the-top performance antics of...
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
A Night of Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 & Lady Gaga

A Night of Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 & Lady Gaga

The Pearl’s Tribute Series continues to grow with another spectacular event! Following sold-out shows honoring Queen, Adele & Ed Sheeran, and Linkin Park, The Pearl’s Red Stars Band now brings you...
Thu, Feb 19, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Imagine Dragons + Stars & Stripes Night

Imagine Dragons + Stars & Stripes Night

The Pearl is paying tribute to Imagine Dragons with their house band, Stars & Stripes, performing the band’s biggest hits along with classic tracks from Cher, Kool & The Gang, Madonna, and more....
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
America Rocks Live

America Rocks Live

The Red Stars are bringing their powerhouse performance to The Pearl, delivering a night packed with the greatest rock hits. Expect a setlist featuring iconic tracks from bands like Linkin Park,...
Sun, Feb 22, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Green Day Tribute Concert

Green Day Tribute Concert

Punk was popular, but never as popular as Green Day made it. They embraced all the concepts of the genre: short, rapid-fire songs, lyrics with social consciousness, and unstoppable energy in their...
Wed, Feb 11, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Moves Like Jagger: A Night of Hits from the 2000s to Present

Moves Like Jagger: A Night of Hits from the 2000s to Present

Move Like Jagger and get ready for a night of unforgettable hits spanning from the 2000s to the present! The Pearl's Red Stars are bringing you an electric live performance featuring chart-toppers...
Thu, Feb 12, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 120
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...
Sat, Feb 7, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
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...
Tomorrow @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Brit Bangers: Beatles to Britpop

Brit Bangers: Beatles to Britpop

Brit Bangers: Beatles to Britpop is a brand-new live concert celebrating iconic British rock hits from the 1960s to the 1990s. Performed by The Red Stars at The Pearl, the show runs through classic...
Fri, Feb 13, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
The Pearl Presents Valentine's Dinner and Show

The Pearl Presents Valentine's Dinner and Show

Valentine’s Dinner & Show at The Pearl is a one-night-only romantic evening combining live music, aerial performance, and dance in an intimate cabaret setting. The experience includes a seated...
Sat, Feb 14, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 888

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