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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...
Thu, Mar 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, Mar 21, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
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...
Wed, Mar 11, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Nirvana Tribute Concert

Nirvana Tribute Concert

The beginning of the 90s was awash in heavy metal bands, however, there was a growing scene coming out of Seattle that was about to dominate the music world. Known as the “grunge” scene and led by...
Fri, Mar 13, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Live Rewind Party

Live Rewind Party

Who says retro belongs in a museum? Time to rewind to the 80s, 90s and 2000s, back to CDs, cassette tapes and great dance hits. All performed live by The Pearl's Red Stars. The list is too long to...
Wed, Mar 18, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 120
The Pearl Presents: Show Girls

The Pearl Presents: Show Girls

The Pearl's Showgirls Cabaret Show promises an unforgettable night of glamour, featuring dazzling performances by talented dancers, aerialists, and singers in stunning costumes. The immersive...
Sat, Mar 21, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 188
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...
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
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...
Mar 20, 22 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
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...
Mar 25, 29 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
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...
Mar 12, 15 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100

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