32 Upcoming Live Shows in Shanghai
Sep 4-7: La Rouge @ The Pearl
The Pearl have reworked their most successful dinner theater show, creating a new twist to the story of the Moulin Rouge. La Rouge will feel similar, yet different and fresh.
Think glitz, glamour, and cabaret – more immersive, and more Parisienne in style.
The audience will be transported to a land of seductive pleasures and wild parties, where burlesque and vaudeville thrive, and our deepest desires live.
In this retelling of the infamous Parisian Cabaret Club, you will experience a true taste of freedom, beauty, truth, and love.
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Wed-Sat Sep 4-7, 7-9pm; RMB200
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Sep 4, 11, 18 & 25: Music of the Beatles @ Abbey Road
The music of the Fab Four, those lovable mop tops from Liverpool, as performed by Paul Tkachenko.
READ MORE: Paul Tkachenko – Wellington College Shanghai’s Musical Wizard
Every Wed, 7.30-9.30pm; Free Entry
Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路
Sep 6, 13, 20 & 27: Friday Sundowners @ The Bull & Claw
The Bull & Claw’s famous Friday night Sundowners, featuring live music in their beautiful boho garden. Commencing at 6pm, with music from 7pm, the relaxed environment is the a perfect place to end the long working week with friends or colleagues. Free flow (6pm-9pm) starts from just RMB158.
Every Fri, 6-9pm; RMB158-198
The Bull & Claw, 110 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong 汾阳路110号, 近复兴中路
Sep 6: Seisiún 上海 @ Cotton’s
Come join Seisiún 上海 – Shanghai’s monthly live music session with drink deals on Friday September 6!
Cotton’s on Xinhua Lu will be hosting Black Velvet Band, a two-piece featuring Rory (Cork, Ireland) and Morris (Coventry, UK), and special musical talents Caitlin and Daniel.
They switch between mandolin, fiddle, guitar, tin whistle and accordion, while singing stories of alcohol and romance from the Emerald Isle.
There’ll also be an Irish Language table for Gaeilgoirís, message to find out more!
Free entry, table booking advisable!
Fri Sep 6, from 7.30pm; Free Entry
Cotton’s, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路
Sep 6: Mexican Street Punk Legends Acidez @ Specters
Mexican street punk legends Acidez find themselves in the swollen liver of Specters for a night of punk rock’n’roll debauchery for their debut performance in our fair city.
Joining them are Xi’an punks The Noname, fresh off a wildly successful, controversy-free tour of the EU and local criminals Round Eye and Bad Treatment.
Fri Sep 6, from 8pm; RMB180-280
Specters, Bldg D, 753 Yuyuan Lu, by Zhenning Lu, Changning District 愚园路753号D楼, 近镇宁路
Sep 7: Bryce Kendall @ Abbey Road
Live music from Bryce Kendall at Abbey Road, featuring pop and folk covers from the 60s to the present day.
Sat Sep 7, from 7.30pm; Free Entry
Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路
Sep 7: Cotton Blues @ JZ Club
The legendary Cotton Club Band play the blues at JZ Club.
Sat Sep 7, 7-9pm; RMB168
JZ Club, Watertower Plaza, 8 Hengshan Lu, by Wulumuqi Nan Lu, Xuhui District 衡山路8号水塔广场
Sep 7: Dave Stone Band @ The Pearl
The prodigal Dave Stone, and his namesake band, make a triumphant return to Shanghai, after spending the time in his hometown of Sydney and the island paradise of Hainan. Expect psychedelic blues, classic rock and more.
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Sat Sep 7, 9.15pm; RMB120
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Sep 8, 15 & 22: Jazz Brunch @ Abbey Road
Head to Abbey Road for a brunch accompanied by some good ol’ jazz music.
Sun Sep 8, 15 & 22, Brunch 11am-3pm, Jazz from 12-2pm; Free Entry
Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路
Sep 8: The Hotwheels @ Cotton’s
The Hotwheels duo is a collision of two souls, one Chinese and one French. With just a guitar and vocals, they performs soul, jazz, blues and other musical styles in their simplest form.
A fusion of jazz classics from the Golden Age of the 20th Century with original Chinese classics creates a novel and exciting form of music.
Sun Sep 8, 4-7.30pm; Free Entry
Cotton’s, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路
Sep 8, 15, 22 & 29: Sunday Jazz Jam @ House of Blues & Jazz
Sunday Jazz Jam at House of Jazz and Blues hosted by Paul Tkachenko.
READ MORE: Paul Tkachenko – Wellington College Shanghai’s Musical Wizard
Every Sun, 9pm; RMB50
House of Blues and Jazz, 60 Fuzhou Lu, by the Bund 福州路60号，近外滩
Sep 11: Diamond Divas @ The Pearl
An evening of hit songs by Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Pink, Beyonce, Rihanna, Madonna, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish and Meghan Trainor, expertly played by The Pearl’s Red Stars Band.
This evening is more than just a night of hits; it is a celebration of women and their contributions to contemporary music.
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Wed Sep 11, 8pm; RMB100
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Sep 12: Rock of Ages @ The Pearl
The Pearl’s Red Stars venturing through classic rock hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and into the 21st century.
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Thu Sep 12, 8pm; RMB100
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Sep 13: Imagine Dragons vs Coldplay @ The Pearl
An imaginary battle of the bands at The Pearl sees American pop rockers Imagine Dragons take on post-Britpop alternative rockers Coldplay.
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Fri Sep 13, 8.30pm; RMB150
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Sep 14: Queen Tribute Concert @ The Pearl
Freddie has been brought back to life!
Without doubt one of the best nights of entertainment this city has to offer, and your chance to sing along with all of Queen’s biggest hits.
There will also be a warm up show by Aussie bluesman Dave Stone from 7.30pm.
This show is always packed, so be sure to buy your tickets before they sell out!
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Sat Sep 14, 9pm; RMB180
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Sep 15: Live Jazz Sunday Brunch @ Cotton’s
The Gypsy Moulin band are set to grace the Cotton’s brunch stage on September 15. This ensemble, comprising Shanghai native accordionist Zuo Shengji and French guitarist Marc de Viviés, promises an unforgettable musical journey.
Renowned for their mastery of the accordion and guitar, their performances blend French chansons, gypsy melodies, and golden-age jazz classics, creating a captivating and unique musical experience.
Head along for an afternoon filled with improvised sparks, Eastern European folk, and Latin jazz rhythms as Gypsy Moulin transports you to a world of romance and humor.
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness their innovative fusion of Shanghai old songs and French chansons. Mark your calendars for September 15 and prepare to be enchanted by the melodies of Gypsy Moulin.
Sun Sep 15, 1-4pm; Free Entry
Cotton’s, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路
Sep 15: Back to School @ Specters
Attention jocks, emos, nerds, and school kids – you don’t want to miss this one! The party features dancers, a costume contest, awesome DJing from Compact Dicks and, of course, Jen’s Curfew delivering a wild dance party to ring in the new semester.
Sun Sep 15, 8pm; RMB100
Specters, Bldg D, 753 Yuyuan Lu, by Zhenning Lu, Changning District 愚园路753号D楼, 近镇宁路
Sep 18: Madonna – Back to the 80s @ The Pearl
Let the Material Girl transport you back to the greatest decade of them all!
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Wed Sep 18, 8pm; RMB100.
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号，近武进路
Sep 19: Moves Like Jagger! @ The Pearl
A night of hits from the 2000s including Lada Gaga, Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Imagine Dragons, Pink and more.
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Thu Sep 19, 8pm; RMB100
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Sep 20: New Talent Night @ Abbey Road
Another chance to catch the rock stars of the future, with live music from Shanghai’s upcoming young artists.
Fri Sep 20, 7pm; Free Entry
Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路
Sep 20: Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 & Lady Gaga Tribute Show @ The Pearl
The Pearl’s Red Stars band will be paying tribute to the biggest stars of the 2000s: Maroon 5, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga.
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Fri Sep 20, 8.30pm; RMB150
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu,by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号，近武进路
Sep 21: 21st Anniversary @ Cotton’s
Cotton’s turns 21, and they’re throwing a big party! Dave Stone and his Stone Band play psychedelic blues, classic rock and morew from 6pm, followed by DJ Tag.
READ MORE: Cotton Ding: The Girl from Hunan Who Turned Up & Took Over
Sat Sep 21, 6pm; Free Entry
Cotton’s, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路
Sep 21: Monsters of Rock @ The Pearl
Metal on metal. It’s what we crave. The louder the better. I’ll turn in my grave.
Monsters of rock blow the sound system at The Pearl, including covers of AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi, Guns & Roses, Metallica, The Who, Judas Priest, ZZ Top, Queen and Black Sabbath.
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Sat Sep 21, 9pm; RMB150
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Sep 22: The Hotwheels @ Cotton’s
The Hotwheels duo is a collision of two souls, one Chinese and one French. With just a guitar and vocals, they performs soul, jazz, blues and other musical styles in their simplest form.
A fusion of jazz classics from the Golden Age of the 20th Century with original Chinese classics creates a novel and exciting form of music.
Sun Sep 22, 1-4pm; Free Entry
Cotton’s, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路
Sep 25: Avril Lavigne & Ladies Rock @ The Pearl
Experience Avril Lavigne & Ladies Rock, featuring the music of Alanis Morrisette, Joan Jett, Pink, Tina Turner, No Doubt, Evanescence, the Cranberries and, of course – Avril Lavigne!
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Wed Sep 25, 8pm; RMB120
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Sep 26: The Beatles + The British Invasion @ The Pearl
Celebrate all things British with the music from The Beatles, Eurythmics, Queen, Def Leppard, Oasis, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Pink Floyd, Elton John, Coldplay and more.
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Thu Sep 26, 8pm; RMB100
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Sep 27: Britney Spears – 2000s Divas Live! @ The Pearl
Get ready to travel back in time to the golden era of pop music with The Pearl’s Red Stars as they host an unforgettable tribute concert celebrating the iconic Britney Spears and the influential divas of the 2000s.
Expect the biggest hits from Britney Spears, including timeless tracks that defined a generation. Joining the lineup are chart-topping hits from other beloved artists of the era such as Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Avril Lavigne, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Dua Lipa.
This night promises to be more than just a concert; it will be a celebration of the music that shaped the early 2000s. Fans can expect to hear their favorite songs live, delivered with the passion and energy that only The Pearl’s Red Stars can bring to the stage!
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Fri Sep 27, 8.30pm; RMB150
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Sep 28: Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester
At this month’s Linkin Park / Nu Metal show at The Pearl, the core focus will be on Linkin Park to honor his memory of Chester Bennington as best they know how… by rocking and moshing hard!
Along with the major Linkin Park hits, the Red Stars will be banging out tunes from Korn, Limp Bizkit, Deftones, Godsmack, Disturbed, Papa Roach, System of a Down, Rage Against The Machine and Three Days Grace. This will be a high voltage concert from start to finish.
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Sat Sep 28, 9pm; RMB150
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu,by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号，近武进路
Oct 2: Ladies Rock: Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift & Pink @ The Pearl
A night of Ladies Rock with Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Pink.
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Wed Oct 2, 8pm; RMB100
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号，近武进路
Oct 3: Stars & Stripes: Imagine Dragons @ The Pearl
The Pearl’s very own Red Star Band is here to entertain you with rock covers of American pop rockers Imagine Dragons, plus hits by Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, Cher, Kool & The Gang, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Pink, Bruno Mars, Britney Spears, Billie Eilish and more.
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Thu Oct 3, 8pm; RMB100
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号，近武进路
Oct 4: Nirvana Smells Like Teen Spirit @ The Pearl
A night of Nirvana and the best of 90s alternative rock.
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Fri Oct 4, 8.30pm; RMB120.
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Oct 5: Coldplay Tribute Concert @ The Pearl
Coldpearl, a tribute to post-Britpop alternative rockers Coldplay.
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Sat Oct 5, 8.30pm; RMB160
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
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