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The Curated Guide to the Best Events in Shanghai

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

From Sep 29 until Dec 6 at Grand Theatre

Punchdrunk's 'Sleep No More'

Punchdrunk's 'Sleep No More'

Daily except Mon & Tue at McKinnon Hotel

Temples BLISS 2026 China Tour

Temples BLISS 2026 China Tour

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 at Modern Sky Lab

Amorphis - Borderland China Tour 2026

Amorphis - Borderland China Tour 2026

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at Modern Sky Lab

Hot Tickets

The Horrors Live in Shanghai 2026

The Horrors Live in Shanghai 2026

Fotografiska 7.25 NIKE SB Night at the Museum「Skateboarding Night」

Fotografiska 7.25 NIKE SB Night at the...

Haze Sounds Presents: Lebanon Hanover Live in Shanghai 2026

Haze Sounds Presents: Lebanon Hanover Live in...

@ Modern Sky Lab

Sir Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra

Sir Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra

Sep 22 and Sep 23

Kiloglow Presents: Nightmares on Wax 2026 DJ Set

Kiloglow Presents: Nightmares on Wax 2026 DJ Set

Concerts

Can You Feel It - Tribute to Michael Jackson & The Jacksons

Can You Feel It - Tribute to Michael Jackson & The...

Musical Stars Gala Concert

Musical Stars Gala Concert

Chords of Fate – Russian Musical Stars Concert

Chords of Fate – Russian Musical Stars Concert

Aug 1 and Aug 2

@ Majestic Theatre

Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

Laylive: A Lie-Down Concert in Tents

Laylive: A Lie-Down Concert in Tents

Jun 8, Aug 10, Oct 12, Dec 14

@ Jazz at Lincoln Center

Stage & Dance

Under the Stars of Paris

Under the Stars of Paris

@ International Dance Center

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase

@ SpicyComedy (Xintiandi)

Punchdrunk's 'Sleep No More'

Punchdrunk's 'Sleep No More'

Daily except Mon & Tue

@ McKinnon Hotel

Dance Theatre: The Noble in Long Full-Body Garment

Dance Theatre: The Noble in Long Full-Body Garment

Jul 31 and Aug 1

@ International Dance Center

Vivat Football: Football & Electronic Theatre Experience

Vivat Football: Football & Electronic Theatre...

Aug 7 and Aug 8

@ Theatre YOUNG

Community, Kids & Family

Good Saturday: Champagne, Oysters & DJ Sets at Bar Goodman

Good Saturday: Champagne, Oysters & DJ Sets at Bar...

24 HOURS NON-STOP READING

24 HOURS NON-STOP READING

Today & Tomorrow

@ Keep It Quiet

Bangin' Around the World - Michelin-Trained Chefs Bring Their Global Food Tour to Yaya’s

Bangin' Around the World - Michelin-Trained Chefs...

@ Yaya's Pasta Bar

How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

Aug 15 and Aug 16

@ West Bund Theatre

Children's Theatre: There's a Monster in the Show

Children's Theatre: There's a Monster in the Show

@ Huangpu Theatre

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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...

Vice

Fusion, Bars, Cocktail Bars, Xuhui

Vice

Lounge/bistro/bar by Raffe Ibrahamian (Cantina Agave) with Carlos Sotomayor (High Yaki The...

Mokkos 2

Japanese, Bars, Jing'an

Mokkos 2

This little spot that deals in shochu and reggae is low key one of the chillest bars in...

Yakitori Fukuchan

Japanese, Yakitori, Huangpu

Yakitori Fukuchan

Classic, classic Shanghai spot right here. Open since the 1990s, Yakitori Fukuchan is a...

So Mezze by pasha (Xujiahui)

Halal, Turkish, Mediterranean

So Mezze by pasha (Xujiahui)

The latest from the team behind So Mezze and Pasha, this Xujiahui restaurant leans further...

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Curated Guides

Painted Nuo Opera Mask - Red

Painted Nuo Opera Mask - Red | ¥ 88rmb

Shanghai Necklace

Shanghai Necklace | ¥ 520rmb

Flask - Shanghai Good Times

Flask - Shanghai Good Times | ¥ 138rmb

Shanghai Ball Cap

Shanghai Ball Cap | ¥ 80rmb

My Shanghai English Hardcover Childrens Book

My Shanghai English Hardcover Childrens Book | ¥ 88rmb

Cleaning Services

Cleaning Services

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Computer & Tech Support

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Mandarin Schools

Mandarin Schools

Moving & Relocation

Moving & Relocation

Nanny (Ayi) Agencies

Nanny (Ayi) Agencies

Property Agencies

Property Agencies

Spa and Massage

Spa and Massage

Storage

Tailors

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