Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2025-04-09

YCIS Shanghai April Open Days

YCIS was the first school to be invited by the Shanghai government to open campuses in the city way back in the early 1990's....

Various dates from Puxi, Pudong, and Lingang. @ Yew Chung International School Of Shanghai (YCIS)
Eating Myself

“Eating Myself,” a deeply personal and sensory one-woman show by Pepa Duarte, explores themes of food, body image, and cultural...

From Apr 18 until Apr 20 @ Theatre YOUNG

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Rowan Pattinson Trio China Tour

Australia’s jazz guitar sensation Rowan Pattison is touring China for the first time with his trio, performing tracks from his...

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

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Shanghai French School Open Houses

Shanghai French School belongs to the AEFE(Agency for FrenchTeaching Abroad) network. lt is an international nonprofit school...

Various Dates from Mar to May @ Lycée Français De Shanghai (Shanghai French School)

2025-04-10

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This Will Destroy You China Tour 2025

New Noise is bringing This Will Destroy You, one of the world’s most influential post-rock bands, to China for a...

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 @ VAS Livehouse

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DragonForce 2025 China Tour

DragonForce is bringing their lightning-fast riffs and insane solos back to China! The power metal legends, known for their...

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 @ Bandai Namco Shanghai Base

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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...

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 @ The Pearl

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2025-04-11

Coldplay Tribute Concert

The Pearl’s Red Stars bring you ColdPearl—an electrifying Coldplay tribute show that’s all about immersive spectacle. Get ready...

Fri, Apr 11, 2025 @ The Pearl

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Original Folk Dance Drama: Yingge

Catch the electrifying Yingge, a folk dance drama by Guangzhou Song and Dance Theatre, blending heroic moves with emotional...

Sat, Apr 26, 2025 @ Shanghai Culture Square

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[2 Day Trip: Shaoxing] Explore Nature with Your Pup

This trip offers a perfect escape for dog owners and lovers to explore the natural beauty of Shaoxing, away from the tourist...

From Apr 11 until Apr 13 @ Shaoxing, Zhejiang

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[Shanghai] Fills Monkey - We Will Drum You

French percussion duo Fills Monkey is back in China with their high-energy show We Will Drum You. Expect a wild mix of...

Fri, Apr 11, 2025 @ Bandai Namco Shanghai Base

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Toshiyuki Sekine Trio

Join celebrated jazz trio SEKINE TOSHIYUKI, YOSHINO HIROSHI, and KOIZUMI TAKAYUKI for two intimate performances filled with...

Fri, Apr 11, 2025 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

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[1 Day Trip: Xishan Island] Island Getaway and Ancient Village Exploration

Escape to Xishan Island in Taihu Lake for a 1-day getaway filled with exploration and relaxation. Enjoy a chill hike, explore...

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 @ Suzhou, Jiangsu

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French Language Drama: La Cerisaie

French cinema legend Isabelle Huppert returns to Shanghai to star in The Cherry Orchard, a bold reimagining of Chekhov’s final...

From Apr 11 until Apr 13 @ Shanghai Culture Square

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2025-04-12

Queen Tribute Concert

Queen! Men! Myths! Legends! Mixing stadium rock, metal, glam, and Freddie Mercury's operatic vocals, Queen exploded into the...

Apr 12 2025 @ The Pearl

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Rudolf Buchbinder Piano Recital

Legendary pianist Rudolf Buchbinder returns to Shanghai for a night of Beethoven, bringing over six decades of mastery to the...

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 @ SHOAC

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Baby Enjoys Intangible Cultural Heritage

A unique blend of music and history, Celadon Ou Music brings ancient ceramic instruments back to life. The Cixi Celadon Music...

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 @ SHCAT

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Imagine Dragons LOOM World Tour

After many years, the internationally renowned rock band Imagine Dragons, with a total of 62 billion global streaming plays, a...

on Apr 12 and Apr 13, 2025 @ Shanghai International Circuit
Pierre Bensusan – One Guitar, a Lifetime of Melodies: 50th Anniversary Concert

Pierre Bensusan, the legendary French guitar virtuoso, is bringing his 50th anniversary tour to Shanghai. Expect an immersive...

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 @ Center Theatre

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Cindy Yen Live in Shanghai

Cindy Yen, the multi-talented singer-songwriter, brings her electrifying music to Shanghai in 2025 for a concert filled with...

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 @ AIA Theatre

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Excitement Builds for 8th China Festival of Education at Wellington

The 8th China Festival of Education, hosted by Wellington College China on April 12, 2025, promises a day of inspiration,...

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 @ Wellington College
The Great Easter Egg Hunt

The "Grande Chasse aux Œufs" (Great Easter Egg Hunt) will take place at the gardens of the French Consul General's residence in...

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 @ SmSh Territory

2025-04-13

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Trentemøller - Live in Shanghai 

Over the past two decades, Trentemøller has captivated live audiences with his unique soundscapes and unforgettable melodies....

Sun, Apr 13, 2025 @ Bandai Namco Shanghai Base

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[1 Day Trip: Hangzhou] Nature's Brew Tea Garden Hike

Get out of the city and into the fresh air with a day hike through Jiuxi Shibajian, one of Hangzhou’s most scenic trails, known...

Sun, Apr 13, 2025 @ Hangzhou, Zhejiang

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[Nanjing] Fills Monkey - We Will Drum You

French percussion duo Fills Monkey is back in China with their high-energy show We Will Drum You. Expect a wild mix of...

Sun, Apr 13, 2025 @ 1701 Live House Max

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Ox King - Poster

Silk Screen Print on heavy organic fine art paper. 5 colors.As part of our Zodiac series, the "Ox King" artwork offers more...

Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ PLUSMINUS

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My Shanghai Bilingual Hardcover Childrens Book

My Shanghai takes you on a wanderlust-fueled adventure through the city, from the earliest sunrise until city lights begin to...

Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ My Shanghai

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TSK Dental Care Package - Up to 90% off

TSK Dental, established in 2001, has grown to include ten high-quality clinics in Shanghai and Suzhou, offering advanced dental...

Daily @ TSK Dental

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Floatasian - Special Deals of Floating, Ice Bath, Sauna

Floatasian is a luxury floatation spa offering stress relief and relaxation. The tanks are all imported from Sweden, and...

Daily @ Floatasian Float Spa

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Jiahui Health Exclusive Screening Packages - Up to 50% Off and More

Jiahui Health, in close strategic collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, is an international-standard medical and...

Daily, by appointment @ Jiahui Health

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Hardcover Collection Book 2023

The Shanghairen hardcover collection book showcases 83+ artworks. This new collection book published in May 2023, which...

Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ The Shanghairen

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Jiahui Health Dental Packages Up to 50% off

Jiahui Health, in close strategic collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, is an international-standard medical and...

Daily, by appointment @ Jiahui Health

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Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

You can walk around the outside of the Jinmao Tower 340m above the streets below. Located on the 88th floor of one of...

Daily @ Jinmao Skywalk

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Les Misérables 40th Anniversary Concert

The legendary musical Les Misérables returns to Shanghai for the first time in 23 years with its 40th Anniversary Concert, a...

From Nov 4 until Dec 28 @ Grand Theatre

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Jiahui Health Acupuncture or Tui Na Massage with 90% Off

Jiahui Health, in close strategic collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, is an international-standard medical and...

Daily, by appointment @ Jiahui Health

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X Show Hangzhou

Dive into the enchanting world of the "X Show" at Hangzhou's X Theater, where storytelling meets cutting-edge technology for an...

Wed-Sun @ X Land of Fantasy (Hangzhou)

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Flask - Shanghai Good Times

Food-grade stainless steel flask with unique design by too hao, coming with funnel. Available to choose from 2 engraving...

Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ {too hao}

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BuddyDog Deals: Training, Boarding, and More

BuddyDog has amazing deals to keep your pets happy and healthy! Enjoy 1-on-1 daycare training with group socialization for just...

Daily @ BuddyDog Training & Boarding

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Beerkraze Craft Beer Festival

The Beerkraze Craft Beer Festival at Laowaijie offers a chance to sample a variety of craft beers from top breweries across...

on Apr 19 and Apr 20, 2025 @ Laowaijie

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A Bunch of Noise 2025

A Bunch of Noise is an annual experimental noise festival held in Shanghai, China, dedicated to showcasing radical and...

From Apr 3 until Apr 5 @ Bandai Namco Shanghai Base

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Herlarious Club Comedy Show

Herlarious Club, hosted by the sharp and sassy Li Ying, is a comedy haven that puts female comedians in the spotlight. With...

Mar 29, Apr 5 @ Soda Comedy Club

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Double Piano Candlelight Concert: 'The Greatest Works', 'Pirates of the Caribbean' & Iconic Film Themes

Experience an exhilarating double piano performance that blends iconic film themes with timeless classics. Featuring songs from...

Daily until Apr 12 @ Bridge 8

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SinoUnited Health Checkup Deals - Up to 80% Off

SinoUnited Health is offering exclusive discounts for SmartShanghai readers on a variety of health services. Get a FotoFinder...

Daily @ SinoUnited Health

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Magical Night Candlelight Concert: Jay Chou, Mayday, and JJ Lin's Trio Performance

Immerse yourself in the magic of Shanghai's Ocean Candlelight Concert, where over 3,000 candles set the stage for a romantic...

Daily until Apr 19 @ Bridge 8

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Tulegur

Tulegur, the veteran Inner Mongolian folk-rock duo whose grungy revisionist take on throat-singing and the rich Inner Mongolian...

Sun, Mar 30, 2025 @ Specters
Brilliant Night: A Concert of World-Class Musical Theatre Stars

Get ready for a spectacular night featuring some of the biggest stars from London’s West End and Broadway. The event includes...

Daily until Mar 30 @ West Bund Theatre

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Chainhaha, Leo1Bee

Chainhaha, the young independent singer-songwriter whose sound seduces, haunts, and bewilders in equal measure, returned with...

Tomorrow @ The Boxx (Century Square)
System Nomad: Data Relic

On March 28-29, System continues its nomadic journey, venturing into a time tunnel above the Bund to carve out a wild rave...

Today & Tomorrow @ New World Daimaru
Jen’s Curfew: Flower Power

Specters and party starters, Jen’s Curfew - named “That Shanghai's" Live Band of the Year - throw down a 60s-themed party to...

Tomorrow @ Specters
sympathy (JP)

sympathy, an all-female alternative rock band hailing from Kochi, Japan, that is creating waves in the indie music scene, makes...

Today @ Yuyintang Park
HHH, Moya, Hunter & Tree

Break the paradigm and dive headfirst into an evening of genre-smashing rock and roll - a rip-roaring offering that looks to...

Today @ Specters
PAS Party Animal Society Anniversary Bash

Party.Animal.Society is celebrating its anniversary with a night of electrifying beats at Celia by Pulse Club, delivering a...

Today @ Celia by Pulse
Dialogues with Turner: Evoking the Sublime

MAP, in collaboration with Tate, is proud to present this exhibition, offering an in-depth exploration of the artistic world of...

Daily until May 10 @ MAP
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Savoring the Season’s Bounty at J Hotel Shanghai Tower

Huaiyang's finesse, Japanese cuisine, and Cantonese zest sway to the Mediterranean rhythm. Taste spring's pulse, cradle time's...

Daily until Jun 19 @ J Hotel Shanghai Tower
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Envy Eunonia China Tour 2025 - Shanghai

New Noise proudly presents the legendary Japanese band Envy on their 2025 China tour, showcasing their new album Eunoia. Known...

Fri, May 16, 2025 @ VAS Livehouse

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Huangpu River Cruises on Your Own Luxury Yacht

Book your own private yacht that seats up to 10 people for a one-hour cruise along Huangpu River. The fixed route of the cruise...

Daily @ Coal Harbour Yacht Club

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Six the Musical

"Six" is a high-energy pop musical that reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as a modern-day girl group, each singing her...

From May 21 until Jul 2 @ Majestic Theatre

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Green Day Tribute Concert

Punk was popular, but never as popular as Green Day made it. They embraced all the concepts of the genre: short, rapid-fire...

Wed, Apr 30, 2025 @ The Pearl

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Erik Johansson: All We Have is Now by

Fotografiska Shanghai starts 2025 with All We Have is Now, a solo exhibition by Swedish artist Erik Johansson, opening January...

Daily except Mon until May 4 @ Fotografiska
Ian Badenhorst at SpicyComedy

Join Spicy Comedy for an unforgettable evening of laughter as Ian Badenhorst, one of Shanghai's comedy gems, takes the stage...

Apr 5, May 4 @ SpicyComedy

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Piano & Cello Candlelight Concert: Timeless Classics from Film and Popular Music

Enjoy a unique Candlelight Concert featuring Big Fish, As Wished, and Half-Moon Serenade, performed by the Youth Infinity...

Daily until Apr 26 @ Bridge 8

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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...

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 @ The Pearl

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Kiloglow Taste Series: Mola Oddity Orchestra x Billyrrom

Get ready for a genre-blurring night as Mola Oddity's art-rock weirdness collides with Billyrrom's slick city-pop funk! This...

Sun, Apr 20, 2025 @ VAS Livehouse

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German School Shanghai Open Day

One of the world’s largest German School Abroad – recognised by the German Conference of the Ministers of Education, German...

April 8 & 23 @ Deutsche Schule Shanghai (German School Shanghai)
Piano & Ballet Candlelight Concert: Twilight, Game of Thrones, Castle in the Sky

Experience the harmony of music and dance in this unique piano and ballet performance. With a carefully curated program of...

Daily until Apr 26 @ Bridge 8

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