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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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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, Apr 8, 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....
Wed, Apr 29, 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...
Tomorrow @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Monsters of Rock Night

Monsters of Rock Night

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, Apr 9, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
80’s Hair Metal Night - Tribute to Guns N Roses

80’s Hair Metal Night - Tribute to Guns N Roses

Get ready for a blast from the past with The Pearl's "80's Hair Metal Night" featuring The Red Stars Band. Revel in a night filled with the electrifying energy of 80s hair metal, highlighting hits...
Fri, Apr 10, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
The Pearl Presents: Women Power

The Pearl Presents: Women Power

Get ready for a rockin’ good time with Women Power, an electrifying tribute concert celebrating iconic women in music, as The Red Stars Band tears through anthems from Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga,...
Thu, Apr 30, 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...
Today @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Week of Rock: Nu Metal Night

Week of Rock: Nu Metal Night

Nu Metal Night at The Pearl brings a lineup of late ’90s and 2000s hits from bands like Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, and System of a Down. The show leans into high-energy, crowd-driven performances...
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Week of Rock: 90's Alt-Rock Concert

Week of Rock: 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, Apr 15, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
St George's Day: British Birthday Bash

St George's Day: British Birthday Bash

A live tribute night to British music, performed by The Pearl Red Stars Band. Covering everything from classic rock to modern pop, the setlist spans generations of UK artists in one evening. It’s...
on Apr 22 and Apr 23, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
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...
Apr 17, 19, 24, 25 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
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...
Apr 3, 18 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150

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