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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
#7 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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Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

The Red Stars blast through four decades of rock history, delivering a seismic live set packed with legendary anthems from Led Zeppelin to Nirvana. Prepare for a night of massive riffs, soaring...
Wed, Jul 8, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
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,...
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

After a series of sold out Linkin Park Tribute concerts. The Pearl’s Red Stars want to take things up a notch. A full Linkin Park and Nu Metal concert. Along with the major Linkin Park hits, the...
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Pop USA!: From 80s to Now Tribute Concert

Pop USA!: From 80s to Now Tribute Concert

Pop USA! is a live tribute concert celebrating some of the biggest American pop hits from the 1980s to today. Performed by The Red Stars, the show spans multiple decades of pop music, featuring...
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Canada Rocks! - Celebrating the Legendary Sound of Canadian Music

Canada Rocks! - Celebrating the Legendary Sound of Canadian Music

Celebrate Canada Day with a live tribute concert dedicated to some of Canada's most iconic artists. Performed by The Red Stars, the show features music spanning rock, pop, pop-punk, and alternative...
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Pop Punk Party

Pop Punk Party

The Pearl hosts a high-energy pop punk throwback night celebrating skate culture, emo anthems, and 2000s rock chaos. The Red Stars perform live covers of iconic bands like Green Day, blink-182, Sum...
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
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....
on Jul 4 and Jul 5, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 60
Bohemian Rhapsody: Queen Tribute Concert

Bohemian Rhapsody: Queen Tribute Concert

This tribute concert celebrates Queen, one of the most iconic rock bands in music history, known for their stadium rock sound and operatic style. Featuring Shanghai-based vocalists and a full live...
on Jun 26 and Jun 27, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 180
British Invasion: Queen Tribute Concert

British Invasion: 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...
Jun 28, Jul 10, 12 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
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...
Jul 17, Aug 9 @ 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...
Jun 19, Jul 18 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 180
The Pearl Presents: The Great Gatsby Cabaret Show

The Pearl Presents: The Great Gatsby Cabaret Show

Step inside a fully immersive cabaret adaptation of The Great Gatsby at The Pearl. Guests are no longer observers—they are part of the party, moving through a three-act experience of music, dance,...
May 29, Jun 5, 6, 26, 27 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 218
Avril Lavigne & Ladies of Rock Concert

Avril Lavigne & Ladies of Rock Concert

The Pearl has a concert dedicated to all the rockin' ladies over the years. The main focus for the evening will be on pop punk queen Avril Lavigne, a punk legend since age 16 when she released hits...
Jun 24, Jul 24 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100

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