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The Curated Guide to the Best Events in Shanghai

[Shanghai] The Vaccines 2026 Anniversary Tour

[Shanghai] The Vaccines 2026 Anniversary Tour

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at VAS est

Kiloglow Presents: Nightmares on Wax 2026 DJ Set

Kiloglow Presents: Nightmares on Wax 2026 DJ Set

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at VAS ear

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

From Sep 29 until Dec 27 at Grand Theatre

Belgian Beer Garden Third Edition

Belgian Beer Garden Third Edition

Sep 4-6, 11-13 at Park Avenue Central (PAC)

Belle and Sebastian 30th Anniversary Tour

Belle and Sebastian 30th Anniversary Tour

Tue, Sep 29, 2026 at VAS est

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

Daily except Mon at Shanghai Circus World

Amorphis - Borderland China Tour 2026

Amorphis - Borderland China Tour 2026

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at Modern Sky Lab

Hot Tickets

Viva Spanish Fair – A Weekend Full of Spanish Passion

Viva Spanish Fair – A Weekend Full of Spanish Passion

Sep 5 and Sep 6

Belgian Beer Garden Third Edition

Belgian Beer Garden Third Edition

@ Park Avenue Central (PAC)

Jen’s Curfew: Confetti Tears – EP Release Party

Jen’s Curfew: Confetti Tears – EP Release Party

Shanghai Oktoberfest 2026

Shanghai Oktoberfest 2026

@ Holiday Inn (Pudong)

[Shanghai] The Cribs 2026 Tour

[Shanghai] The Cribs 2026 Tour

@ Modern Sky Lab

Concerts

The Three Vampires Concert

The Three Vampires Concert

Today & Tomorrow

@ Shanghai Culture Square

Evgeny Pobozhiy Quintet

Evgeny Pobozhiy Quintet

@ Jazz at Lincoln Center

Kevin Zhu Violin Recital

Kevin Zhu Violin Recital

@ Shanghai Concert Hall

Laurent Ban - Thousand Layers of Love China Tour

Laurent Ban - Thousand Layers of Love China Tour

Sep 5 and Sep 6

@ West Bund Theatre

Walking Down Basin Street – A New Orleans Jazz Tribute

Walking Down Basin Street – A New Orleans Jazz Tribute

Stage & Dance

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

View ticketing page for dates

@ SpicyComedy (Xintiandi)

Dance Out of the Box Festival: No.60

Dance Out of the Box Festival: No.60

Sep 5 and Sep 6

@ International Dance Center

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

Daily except Mon, Tue & Wed

ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: Tu Em Vas Prometre Una Història D’Amor

ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: Tu...

Sep 5 and Sep 6

@ Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre

Dance Theatre: The Vegetarian

Dance Theatre: The Vegetarian

@ Theatre YOUNG

Community, Kids & Family

Throwing a Tantrum Feat. Burley Quay and Doppler Drive

Throwing a Tantrum Feat. Burley Quay and Doppler Drive

Children's Theatre: Minny Stynker by Soap Soup Arts

Children's Theatre: Minny Stynker by Soap Soup Arts

@ Showay Arts Space for Families

Slava's Snow Show

Slava's Snow Show

The Red Stars 8th Anniversary Performance

The Red Stars 8th Anniversary Performance

Immersive Children's Theatre: Pulse

Immersive Children's Theatre: Pulse

Sep 12 and Sep 13

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Mahmoudi Gym, founded in 1984 by the Mahmoudi family, is a global martial arts community...

RODEO Rejuvenation Center

Spa & Beauty, Plastic Surgery,...

RODEO Rejuvenation Center

Medical aesthetics clinic specializing in laser treatments, injectable fillers, skin...

Hankuk Taekwondo

Fitness Centers, Kid's Sports,...

Hankuk Taekwondo

Hankuk Taekwondo is a Korean-owned taekwondo academy led by Grandmaster Lee Seung Man, an...

Studio Dare | 大胆

Photography, Yangpu

Studio Dare | 大胆

Studio Dare | 大胆 is a full-service, multipurpose commercial photo studio, able to provide...

Kirillitsa

Dining, Russian, Fine Dining, Huangpu

Kirillitsa

Kirillitsa is a Russian fine dining restaurant at Bund City Hall, named after the Cyrillic...

THE LIVING ROOM by OCTAVE

Fusion, Yoga & Pilates, Family...

THE LIVING ROOM by OCTAVE

THE LIVING ROOM by OCTAVE is an urban wellness space tucked inside a restored shikumen...

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My Shanghai English Hardcover Childrens Book

My Shanghai English Hardcover Childrens Book | ¥ 88rmb

Made in Shanghai - Kid T-Shirt

Made in Shanghai - Kid T-Shirt | ¥ 98rmb

Custom Shanghai Street Signage

Custom Shanghai Street Signage | ¥ 128rmb

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