41 Awesome Upcoming Events in Shanghai
Brooklyn Bar Crawl 9: CAS, PTT Club & CHAR Bar
Every Friday, the Brooklyn Brewery Bar Crawl takes you through Shanghai’s bustling streets, serving up their tasty craft beers, introducing you to a whole new crowd of friends, and visiting three venues for fun, games and prizes!
READ MORE: Every Friday – Fun, Games, Free Beer & New Friends!
Tickets include a beer on arrival and a beer at each stop, a Brooklyn Brewery cup, plus lots of games to play along the way, and are priced:
RMB158 for 1
RMB288 for 2
RMB388 for 3
RMB498 for 4
Tickets are limited though – get yours now before they sell out!
Scan the QR on the poster below to get your tickets now:
Fri Aug 23, from 8pm
Meeting at Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号, 近瑞金一路
Epic Oasis Rooftop Party @ Bellagio Shanghai
Step into Epic Oasis, the ultimate rooftop party experience at the prestigious Bellagio Shanghau hotel on the Bund, where luxury meets excitement.
EPIC – Experience Paradise in the City – offers an unforgettable evening. Revel in the breath-taking Shanghai skyline sunset from a lush, green oasis terrace on the Bund.
Dance the night away with Shanghai’s top 5 DJ line-up with 6+ hours of music and mingle with the city’s coolest crowd.
The rooftop’s stylish decor, combined with the glittering lights of the skyline, creates a truly magical setting.
This exclusive event promises an unparalleled evening of vibrant music, incredible views, and a sophisticated atmosphere.
Join the ultimate rooftop party and make your night in Shanghai truly epic!
For VIP Table booking contact – 15221472779
Sat Aug 24, 4-10pm; RMB118-138
Bellagio Shanghai, 188 Beisuzhou Lu, by Zhapu Lu, Hongkou District 北苏州路188号, 近乍浦路
Crested Ibises @ New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center
Crested ibises, an international preserved rare bird species, known as the ‘birds of good fortune,’ are gorgeous and precious creature symbolizing happiness and blessings.
Innocent, gentle and graceful, they have lived alongside human beings since agrarian times as human’s loyal and adorable companions.
However, with the accelerating pace of modernization and urbanization, human beings came to neglect the environment of crested ibises, the natural habitat upon which they are so dependent being destroyed
The recent discovery of the last seven wild crested ibises in Yang County, Shaanxi Province, and the efforts made to preserve these noble creatures, has inspired this dance work.
Crested Ibises, aims to draw awareness of the significance of keeping a harmonious relationship with other creatures.
Through the interpretation of crested ibises’ beauty, purity and grace, the performance attempts to remind people to reflect on the interdependence between human beings and nature, in the hope that human beings will not only take responsibility for their own homes, but also be the watcher for the homeland for all creatures on earth.
Crested Ibises runs from August 22 and 25, scan the QR code to get yours now:
Aug 22-25, 2pm & 7.30pm; RMB180-880
New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center, 777 Gaoqingxi Lu, by Dongyu Lu 高青西路777号, 近东育路
La Alborá Flamenco Night @ Shanghai International Dance Center
For those engulfed in darkness, a single beam of light can illuminate their way.
La Alborá is a flamenco show performed by the Shanghai FUEGO Flamenco Dance Company, that not only present Flamenco dances with different styles and emotional expressions, but also showcase the wonderful combination of various Flamenco props, such as long-tail skirts, shawls, fans, canes, and castanets.
Feel the passion of singers, guitarists and dancers through this classic flamenco performance.
La Alborá runs for just two nights on the weekend of August 23 and 24, and we have tickets on sale from just RMB80.
Scan the QR code to get yours now:
Aug 23 & 24, 7.30pm; RMB80-280
Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路
The Phantom of the Opera @ Shanghai Grand Theatre
Are you ready to hear the Music of the Night? Well it’s time to get excited, as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit show The Phantom of the Opera is on its way to Shanghai.
Based on the classic novel Le Fantôme de L’Opéra by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius – known only as the Phantom – who haunts a subterranean labyrinth beneath the Paris Opera House.
Mesmerized by the talent and beauty of a young soprano, Christine, the Phantom lures her as his protégé́ and falls fiercely in love with her.
Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, the Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and passions collide.
With 130 cast, crew and orchestra members, jaw-dropping scenery, breathtaking special effects and more than 230 costumes by the late, great international theater designer Maria Björnson, The Phantom of the Opera contains some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most famous and stirring music, including ‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ ‘Think of Me’ and ‘Music of the Night.’
Currently only being shown here and on the West End in London, the full tour cast will be in Shanghai, starring internationally renowned musical theater performers.
If you see only one show in Shanghai this year, make it this one.
The Phantom of the Opera runs in Shanghai from August 24 to October 2, with the first round of tickets for the shows from August 24 to September 21 already sold out.
The second round of tickets, for the shows from September 22 to October 2, are now on sale – scan the QR code to get yours now and avoid missing out.
Aug 24-Oct 2; RMB280-1,580
Shanghai Grand Theatre, 300 Renmin Da Dao, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民大道300号, 近黄陂北路
Wednesday
Home Cook: Haitian Fried Chicken @ RIINK
RIINK wants to bring a taste of home to you. Each week, they feature an affordable, unique, and delicious home-style meal created by their talented team or a friend.
This Wednesday, RIINK welcomes Cedrick Darbouze, a talented chef from New Jersey, to share his family recipe of Haitian Fried Chicken!
Whether you’re dining with loved ones or flying solo, you’re invited to RIINK’s cozy communal table.
Wed Aug 21, from 6pm
RIINK, Shankang Li, Building 18, Room 102, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 静安区康定路358号陕康里18号楼102室
ThursdayStars & 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.
Scan the QR to get your tickets now:
Thu Aug 22, 8pm; RMB100
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号，近武进路
FridayItalian Tasting Feat + Aperol Spritz Party @ Acqua Italian Restaurant
An authentic Italian feast and vibrant gathering at Acqua Italian Restaurant in the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai.
Immerse yourself in the stylish Aperol Spritz-themed decor and enjoy a lively evening with a captivating live performance.
Savor a delightful semi-buffet of fresh Mediterranean flavors, including vegetables, Italian cold cuts, cheese, ham, mixed salad and luxurious oysters and caviar.
Enjoy live cooking stations with Penne in Tomato and Basil Sauce, Caesar Salad, Chicken Breast with Cream Mushroom and Acqua’s Signature Homemade Pizza.
Relish the delicate Miso Halibut and end with a classic Italian tiramisu.
Fri Aug 23, 6-9.30pm; RMB308
Acqua Italian Restaurant, Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Dongyuan Lu, Pudong District 陆家嘴环路1288号, 近东园路
The Spaghetti Cowboys @ Abbey Road
The Spaghetti Cowboys are a three-piece band playing music from the old cowboys’ land.
Despite their name, they don’t cook spaghetti (although they could, since most of them are Italians), but they play a selection of Western, country, and folk music where many tunes come straight from the spaghetti Western movies.
If you know Sergio Leone, Quentin Tarantino, Ennio Morricone, Johnny Cash or the Shadows (just to name a few) and you love their movies and their music, then you’ll enjoy watching and listening to The Spaghetti Cowboys recreating that very special atmosphere.
Fri Aug 23, 8pm; Free Entry
Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路
Ladies Rock: Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift & Pink @ The Pearl
A night of Ladies Rock with Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Pink.
Scan the QR to get your tickets now:
Fri Aug 23, 8.30pm; RMB150
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号，近武进路
Friday & Saturday
Summer Disco @ RIINK
Roll into the summer night with the ultimate disco party at RIINK this weekend!
Feel the groove as you glide under the dazzling lights, surrounded by friends and funky beats. Dress in your flashiest retro outfits and let the music take you back to the golden age of disco.
Whether you’re a skating pro or just here for the vibe, it’s a night of non-stop fun, laughter, and memories as DJs spin retro tracks to keep you dancing all night long! Bring a big crew and enjoy drink discounts!
Send message on RIINK WeChat with secret code ‘That’s How I Roll’ for a special RMB88 Skate & Shot Deal for That’s Shanghai readers ONLY!
READ MORE: Exclusive ¥88 RIINK Deal for That’s Shanghai Readers!
Fri & Sat Aug 23 & 24, from 7pm; RMB100-388
RIINK, Shankang Li, Building 18, Room 102, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 静安区康定路358号陕康里18号楼102室
Fairyland @ La Suite
Have you ever imagined dancing and drinking with fairies? Passing through the entrance of La Suite, it seems as if you have stepped into a world full of fantasy!
At La Suite’s Fairyland party, you will be a part of it. Let your imagine run wild in this mysterious world full of surprises and enjoy a dreamlike time!
Fri & Sat Aug 23 & 24, 9.30pm-Late; Free entry, drinks and canapes before 11pm, RMB100 after, includes one drink
La Suite, 1111 Wuding Lu, by Yanping Lu 武定路1111号, 近延平路
For all La Suite Events this Week Click HereFriday-SundayLobster Indulgence @ Morton’s The Steakhouse
It’s just RMB300 for a Whole Maine Lobster all weekend at Morton’s The Steakhouse!
Fri-Sun Aug 23-25
Morton’s The Steakhouse, IFC Pudong, 4/F, 8 Shiji Da Dao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu, Pudong District 世纪大道8号, 国金中心IFC商场4楼, 近陆家嘴环路
Saturday
Coldplay Tribute Concert @ The Pearl
Coldpearl, a tribute to post-Britpop alternative rockers Coldplay.
Scan the QR to get your tickets now:
Sat Aug 24, 8.30pm; RMB150
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
NAUSICA @ MiM Shanghai
Get ready for an unforgettable night at MiM Shanghai, with one of the top tech-house artists worldwide, NAUSICA, a revolutionary producer and DJ on a never end search for new sounds.
MiM Shanghai, renowned for its state-of-the-art sound system and stunning visuals, provides the perfect backdrop for this extraordinary event. Dance the night away with fellow tech-house enthusiasts.
Scan the QR code to secure your tickets now for an unforgettable night.
Sat Aug 24, 10pm-3am
MiM Shanghai, 101-2, 1/F, 9 Ji’nan Lu, by Taicang Lu 济南路9号1层101-2单元, 近太仓路
Saturday & SundayDulwich Football Academy Trials @ Dulwich Pudong
Tryouts for the Dulwich Football Academy, open to all players (including non-Dulwich students) from U7-U18. Scan the QR code on the poster above to find out more.
Sat & Sun Aug 24 & 25, see times on poster above
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong, 266 Lan’an Lu, by Biyun Lu, Pudong District 蓝桉路266号, 近碧云路
Sunday
Jazz Brunch @ Abbey Road
Head to Abbey Road for a brunch accompanied by some good ol’ jazz music.
Sun Aug 25, 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
Grand Bubbly Brunch @ The Westin Bund Center Shanghai
Get ready for an unforgettable culinary experience, including:
8 Live Stations: Witness culinary magic with eight live cooking stations serving fresh, mouth-watering dishes
Champagne Extravaganza: Indulge in a spectacular champagne tower and enjoy free flow champagne all brunch long
New Entertainment: Experience fresh, exciting entertainment that will elevate your brunch experience
Gourmet Creations by Adam Lin: Savor brand new dishes crafted by our new Director of Culinary, Adam Lin, and his talented team
Mark your calendars and prepare your taste buds for a brunch like no other!
Price:
RMB695 per person adult with free-flowing champagne
RMB578 per person adult without free-flowing champagne and alcoholic beverages
RMB308 per child
Kids under four years old dine for free
For details and reservations, please contact Dining Reservations at (021) 6103-5048, or e-mail [email protected]
Sun Aug 25, 11.30am-2.30pm
The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, 88 Henan Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu, Huangpu District 河南中路88号, 外滩中心, 近广东路
Back to School DJ Brunch @ Bella Vita
Get ready to head ‘Back to School’ with Bella Vita’s DJ Brunch!
Expect a fun-filled brunch featuring a special DJ S.Kiv set to kick off the new season. For just RMB188, enjoy unlimited wine and cocktails.
Also, a delightful brunch menu is prepared for you to order, including eggs and gelato, and a chance to win some amazing prizes!
Let’s make the first lesson of the day all about good vibes and great food. See you there!
RSVP now on 191 0218 0231
Sun Aug 25, 11.30am-3.30pm
Bella Vita, 555 Haifang Lu, by Xikang Lu 海防路555号, 近西康路
Free Cookie Baking Class @ Geneva
Head along any Sunday in August for a free cookie baking class at Geneva. Recommended for those aged three and above.
Every Sun in Aug, 1pm; Free
Geneva, 112 Jinbang Lu, by Fuquan Lu 金浜路112号, 近福泉路
Adele & Ed Sheeran @ The Pearl
A night of music from that most soulful of songstresses of recent times, Adele, along with her fellow Brit and songwriter supreme, Ed Sheeran.
Scan the QR to get your tickets now:
Sun Aug 25, 8pm; RMB150
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu. 乍浦路471号，近武进路
Tuesday
We Love Music Quiz @ El Santo
This week’s themed quiz at El Santo is We Love Music.
Entry is absolutely free and – as always – there will be great prizes on offer. If all that excitement is not enough for you, it is Taco Tuesday, with tacos – and Corona, and house wine, and frozen margaritas – all just RMB20!
The quiz starts at 7pm and is done by about 9.30pm, so everyone can all be fresh for work the next day.
These ones fill up fast though, so scan the QR on the poster above to reserve a spot.
Tue Aug 27, 7.30pm; Free Entry
El Santo, B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1层, 近瑞金一路
Alien Trivia @ RIINK
With the theme of Alien this week, join Trivia Night at RIINK, simple trivia to tease your brain!
Six catagories of fun trivia, bring your friends, form a team, food and drinks served till late, participants enjoy happy hour all night long!
An RMB300 bar tab for first prize, RMB200 bar tab for second prize, and shots for third prize!
Send message on RIINK WeChat with secret code ‘That’s How I Roll’ for a special RMB88 Skate & Shot Deal for That’s Shanghai readers ONLY!
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Tue Aug 27, 8pm; Free Entry
RIINK, Shankang Li, Building 18, Room 102, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 静安区康定路358号陕康里18号楼102室
Alternative Investment Series – Invest in UK Property @ Berkeley Group Shanghai Office
Join us for an event on alternative investment opportunities in the UK property market, featuring insights from leading experts.
Savills will provide an overview of both commercial and residential sectors, followed by a panel discussion with professionals from banking, tax, legal services, and wealth management.
Gain practical advice and network with industry leaders to make informed investment decisions.
Wed Aug 28, 6-8.30pm; BritCham Members Free, Non-Members RMB200
Berkeley Group Shanghai Office, 3301-3304 HKRI Centre One, TaiKoo Hui, No. 288, Shimen Yi Road, JingAn District, Shanghai 上海市静安区石门一路288号太古汇一期3301-3304
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Festivals & PartiesShanghai Tomato Fiesta
Experience the Ultimate Tomato Fight!
Have you ever dreamed of being part of the world’s biggest food fight? Now you can! The Shanghai Tomato Fiesta, inspired by the legendary Spanish tomato-throwing festival, is coming to Shanghai on September 21! Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, laughter, and thousands of tomatoes.
The Shanghai Tomato Fiesta is inspired by La Tomatina, the famous festival that originated in Buñol, Spain. It involves thousands of participants throwing tomatoes at each other in a joyous and chaotic celebration. It’s all about having fun, letting loose, and making unforgettable memories.
Scan the QR code on the poster below to get your tickets – Early Bird just RMB150 before September 8:
Sat Sep 21, 10am-3pm; RMB150-250
No. 188, East Gate, Lane 858, Huan Zhen South Road, Baoshan District 梧桐树影视露营亲子庄园(大华店) 宝山区环镇南路858弄东门岗188号
The Color Run™ 2024 @ Shanghai Sunland Park
The Color Run™ is a five-kilometer, untimed event. At each kilometer mark, Color Runners are doused from head to toe in a different colored powder; participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered in color.
Color Runners vary in demographics and reasons for running. With no winners or official times, The Color Run caters to everyone – first time runners to seasoned athletes.
More than half of participants are first-time 5K runners; The Color Run is proud to be a catalyst that inspires participants to live a more active lifestyle, on top of having fun!
Once the race is over, the fun continues at the after party, a larger-than-life party equipped with music, dancing, photo ops, activity booths and more massive color throws, which create millions of vivid color combinations.
Trust us, this is the best post-5K party on the planet!
Scan the QR code on the poster below to get your tickets:
Sat Sep 21, 9am, 10am, 2pm & 3pm; RMB238-468
Shanghai Sunland Park, 628 Qifan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 上海市浦东新区启帆路628号
Silent Disco @ EKA Tianwu
After a successful run at Shanghai’s Rock Bund Historical Building District, and following on from six years of sell-out, five-star shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Silent Adventures team are taking their celebrated Silent Disco over the river to Pudong for a brand-new adventure!
Don their magical, high-tech headphones and feel your inhibitions evaporate as they lead you on a fun-filled Silent Disco tour of EKA Tianwu.
Embark on a unique roaming riot of revelry as you follow the Silent Guide and engage in emotion-releasing dances, transforming EKA into a scene of celebration.
Expect song, dance, flash mobs and surprises in the most feel-good hour of the summer. Without a doubt, the most fun you can have with your clothes on!
Tickets are RMB280. Scan the QR code to get yours now:
Fri-Sun Aug 9-Sep 1, 8pm; RMB280
EKA Tianwu, 535 Jinqiao Lu, by Zhonghuan Lu, Pudong District 金桥路535号, 近中环路
Stage Shows
Lady M @ 1862 Theater
Inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, musical Lady M tells the untold story of Lady Macbeth. Chilling flashbacks of her haunted past are woven into this reimagining of the infamous tale, revealing an original backstory to Lady Macbeth’s villainy and downfall, and offering a brand new perspective on one of Shakespeare’s most profound psychological works.
Created, adapted and written by James Beeny and Gina Georgio, the sung-through musical features a modern score with original music and lyrics.
Looking like th’ innocent flower, but being the serpent under ‘t is Dutch singer Maya Hakvoort as Lady Macbeth, while strutting his stuff as Macbeth is West End star Karl Queensborough, who previously played the title role in smash hit Hamilton – so you can expect good things.
Well, wicked things, performed well…
Lady M runs from August 8 to September 1, then it is out, out, brief candle!
Scan the QR code below to get your tickets now:
Aug 8-Sep 1, weekday 7.30pm, weekend 2.30pm & 7.30pm; RMB480-680
1862 Theater, 1777 Binjang Dadao, by Jimo Lu 滨江大道1777号, 近即墨路
Modern Ballet: A Sigh of Love @ Shanghai International Dance Center
Experience the captivating fusion of East and West with A Sigh of Love, a collaborative modern ballet co-created by Shanghai Ballet and French artists, marking a significant milestone in Sino-French cultural exchange.
Premiered in 2006, this production combines the talents of renowned choreographer Bertrand d’At and a team of distinguished artists from China and France.
Set against the evocative backdrop of 1930s Shanghai, A Sigh of Love intricately weaves together classical and contemporary ballet styles.
The choreography innovatively integrates the storyline with diverse dance forms, offering a poignant narrative of star-crossed lovers in the bustling metropolis.
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:
Fri & Sat Aug 30 & 31, 7.30pm; RMB180-1,156
Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路
ELISABETH @ Shanghai Culture Square
ELISABETH is the most successful German-language musical of all time, based on the tragic fate of legendary Austrian Empress Elisabeth – the mythical and celebrated ‘Sisi.’
At the age of 15, Elisabeth was married to Emperor Franz Joseph. Caught in a golden cage, the strict rules of the court spark her desire to break free. However, her drive for independence and rebellion against conventions also leads her into familial and political intrigues as well as personal tragedies.
Told from the mouth of her convicted murderer, ELISABETH recounts the enthralling tale of her fatal, lifelong love affair with Death, heralding the decline of the Habsburg Empire.
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:
Thu-Sun Sep 5-15, 2pm & 7.30pm; RMB280-1,080
Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Huangpu District 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路
Dance Me! In China @ Shanghai International Dance Center
Dance Me! In China is a dance marathon between two competing generations. Adapted from She She Pop’s Dance Me! In Germany, one side take on the role of the elderly; the others are a group of young performers.
Mutual incomprehension, otherwise known as the generation gap, is brought to the stage and celebrated in a strict dance ritual. The teams take turns: those who are not on the dance floor man the microphones and make music.
The two generations not only make the other group dance to its beat, they also push each other to exhaustion while chalking up a long list of insults, complaints and justifications.
Or is it a show of admiration? Gratitude? We don’t know. For the show, the two teams have practised separately and face off their opponents with their latest moves.
What is a generation anyway? Does it really exist? And if so, what do we have to say to each other? Look here, listen: this is what we have learned, this is where our wisdom lies, this is our concern, our desire, our boredom, our blind spot.
This dance marathon sums it all up!
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:
Sat & Sun Sep 7 & 8, 4pm; RMB80-280
Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路
Dance Me! In China @ Shanghai International Dance Center
The first and the last thing we do is breathing. We breathe around 10,000 liters of air every day, but how much do we know about this little life-depending movement?
Three performers walk on huge grey materials that slowly rise under them. When fully inflated the audience are invited inside the big bubble and sees a body in ever-shifting colors floating like a cocoon over their heads.
This is the start of the performance EXHALE that aims to bring attention to the breath as an interactive element connecting us all.
Dance and electronic sounds communicate abstractly and open, text fragments bring attention to the constant cosmic and rhythmic relation between micro and macro cosmos, while the installation – the actual performance space, is physically being manipulating – pulled and re-shaped, making a dance of its own, that also makes the audience move.
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:
Sat-Tue Sep 14-17, 2pm, 5pm & 7.30pm; RMB280
Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路
GRACES @ Shanghai International Dance Center
Choreographer Silvia Gribaudi, as a passionate advocate for Italian physical freedom, is committed to breaking the traditional constraints of time and gender on the body. She excels at using satirical techniques to deeply reveal the deep meaning of her works.
The work Water Lotus is deeply inspired by the three marble statues ‘Three Beauties’ created by Canova, capturing the brilliant, joyful, and prosperous atmosphere they emit. In this work, Gribaudi adopts a pragmatic and down-to-earth approach within the framework of theatrical tradition, cleverly using black humor to invite the audience to experience that unique joy on site.
In a series of dance and comedic scenes, Sylvia Gribaudi works closely with three other male actors, striving to find and successfully win the audience’s resonance.
They lead the audience into an imperfect yet personalized world, allowing them to deeply experience that ‘beauty’ is not limited to surface perfection, but exists within the unique gaze of each individual.
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:
Sun & Mon Sep 15 & 16, 7.30pm; RMB180-380
Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路
Park of Allures @ Shanghai International Dance Center
Welcome to Park of Allures, a park that is both dystopian and colorful, striving for beauty.
We aspire to engage with the audience, gaze, lights, particle vibrations, and other details, to discuss topics ranging from the body, gender, the world, ‘beauty’ and ‘goodness.’
We want to ask: What is the ‘Allure’? Are our identities fixed? Can we help you see yourself?
We inquire, create, and become antonyms. We will dance while watching your eyes.
The body is a state of being, here is like the world, but here is different from the world, here does not have to be like the world, and here is also a state of being.
PS Don’t worry about explosions. If any force majeure occurs, the park will still operate normally, because everything is designed.
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:
Fri & Sat Sep 20 & 21, 7.30pm; RMB200
Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路
Carmen @ New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center
Carmen is a dramatic tale of love, jealousy and tragedy. It tells the story of a hopeless soldier, Don José, who is seduced by Carmen, a fiery gypsy woman with an appetite for smuggling.
Abandoning his childhood sweetheart and turning his back on his military career, the story follows José in his pursuit of Carmen’s attention. Though despite his efforts and desperation, Don José’s quest for love doesn’t end quite how he’d hoped…
Based on Prosper Mérimée novella, and incorporating music from Georges Bizet’s opera of the same name, this performance is staged by Ibérica De Danza, leaders in the flamenco dance world, and the dance language of Carmen is free, hot and seductive.
The one-off performance will take place on Sunday, September 22 at Grand Center, New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center, and we have tickets on sale on T+ Tickets priced from RMB126-476.
Scan the QR code to get yours now:
Sun Sep 22, 7.30pm; RMB126-476
Grand Center, New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center, 666 Haiyang Xi Lu, by Dongyu Lu, Pudong District 海阳西路666号, 近东育路
Anna Karenina the Musical @ AIA Grand Theatre
A spectacular, breathtaking, emotional, and high-tech show based on the Leo Tolstoy masterpiece, Anna Karenina the Musical is returning to Shanghai.
Anna Karenina is a classic of literature, recounting the relationship between a man and a woman, the dramatic love story of the married lady Anna Karenina and a dashing military officer Alexey Vronsky, all taking place amidst the glitter and luxury of the Russian nobility in the second half of the 19th century.
The musical captures the subtle psychology and emotional depth of the great Tolstoy novel, as the characters struggle with overwhelming and controversial feelings – of love and betrayal, passion and duty, hope and desperation.
Although almost a century and a half has passed since the time of the story, the events unfolding before the audience are gripping and touching in their timeless quality.
A story of duty, desire and despair, experience Tolstoy’s classic like never before with the live-performance of Anna Karenina the Musical.
Scan the QR to get your tickets now:
Fri-Sun Oct 25-27, 7.30pm; RMB280-1,080.
AIA Grand Theatre, 889 Dongdaming Lu, by Gongping Lu 东大名路889号, 近公平路
ComedySpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase @ SpicyComedy Lounge
SpicyComedy is stand-up in Shanghai featuring some of the funniest local and traveling comedians.
With shows held throughout the week at the SpicyComedy Lounge in Xintiandi, audiences are in for an unforgettable night of laughs.
READ MORE: Meet the Trilingual Comedian Spicing Up Shanghai’s Comedy Scene
Each show features five to six talented English-language comedians, each performing 8-15 minute sets, varying with everything from spotlight specials with featured comedians to open mic nights for newcomers.
Upcoming ShowsWed Aug 21, 7.30pm, RMB158
Sat Aug 24, 4.30pm, RMB380
Sat Aug 24, 7.30pm, RMB380
Wed Aug 28, 7.30pm, RMB158
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SpicyComedy Lounge, 3/F, Building 6-7, South Block, 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu 兴业路123弄，新天地时尚一期6-7号楼3层南里食集北区, 近马当路
Art ShowsViviane Sassen | Phosphor: Art & Fashion 1990-2023 @ Fotografiska
Fotografiska Shanghai presents the first major retrospective exhibition in China of celebrated Dutch artist Viviane Sassen in China, Phosphor: Art & Fashion 1990-2023.
The selection integrates nearly 200 works from 10 series, together with archives and newly produced installations.
The exhibition reflects Sassen’s complex relationship with the image, oscillating between contemplation and exuberance, interior and exterior, highlighting the ambiguity inherent in the representation of reality.
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Until Aug 25; RMB80-120
Fotografiska, 4/F 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing’an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
Marco Brambilla | Double Feature @ Fotografiska
Fotografiska Shanghai presents the debut solo show of video artist Marco Brambilla in China, Double Feature.
The exhibition unveils two extraordinary pieces that showcase Brambilla’s mastery of visual storytelling and digital art through his Megaplex series: Heaven’s Gate (2022) and King Size (2023), inviting audiences on a thought-provoking journey to explore the boundaries of pop culture.
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Until Oct 7; RMB80-120
Fotografiska, 4/F 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing’an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
Liu Shiyuan | CRISPR Whisper @ Fotografiska
Spanning photography, video, text, spatial installations, and stage plays, Liu Shiyuan’s artistic practice reveals a profound exploration and interrogation of the intricate interplay between images and narratives.
Her works deconstruct and reassemble images down to pixels and video stills, the fundamental units of contemporary visual communication.
This meticulous approach parallels CRISPR gene-editing technology, which modifies the smallest units of life by trimming, cutting, replacing, or adding genes.
Similar to CRISPR, Liu’s process of searching, cutting, and re-editing images generates new forms of visual expression and innovative ways of seeing.
Her method of inserting sequences and reorganizing them continually expands the possibilities of visual language while navigating ethical boundaries.
This exhibition features photography series and video works, encapsulating the artist’s creative journey over the past decade.
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Until Oct 7; RMB80-120
Fotografiska, 4/F 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing’an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
Live MusicMizuhashi Takashi Trio @ Jiushi Shanghai Center Theater
A member of the legendary Three Blind Mice label, Mizuhashi Takashi has performed and recorded with all the greats, from Herbie Hancock, who even created ‘Blues For Gonsan’ for him to express his appreciation, via Ron Carter, Mickey Tucker, and Art Blakey to Archie Shepp and many more.
In 2020, he was awarded the Japan Jazz Award by the Japan Jazz Music Association, which is Japan’s highest such recognition for musical contributions.
This is a rare chance to experience why so many jazz greats have fallen in love with his music; he has boundless energy on stage and brings grand songs filled with heavy tones, full lines and the unmistakably warm sound of a jazz master who really knows how to bring out the full charm of his wooden bass.
The ‘Most Soulful Man in Japan’ will perform with his long-time partners, pianist Toshiyuki Kangen and drummer Takayuki Koizumi on October 27. Scan the QR to get your tickets now:
Sun Oct 27, 4pm & 8pm; RMB280-680
Jiushi Shanghai Center Theater, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, Jing ‘an District, Shanghai 上海市静安区南京西路1376号
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