46 Awesome Upcoming Events in Shanghai
Featured EventsBrooklyn Bar Crawl 10: CAS, W•Sheeshark & La Guinguette
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: 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 30, from 8pm
Meeting at Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号, 近瑞金一路
Summer Splash Pool Party Vol.3 @ Handwritten Collection Hotel
As the Shanghai summer comes to an end, get ready for Shanghai’s biggest and last outdoor pool party.
Nova and Paramount Events presents Summer Splash Outdoor Pool Party on September 7. Picture a vibrant oasis filled with sparkling blue waters, inflatable palm trees, and colourful beach balls.
With summer vibes of exotic fun, spend a day at the pool and soak in the sun. Top Shanghai DJs will be spinning the hottest beats, creating an electrifying atmosphere as you dance poolside.
There will be twerk competition, beer pong, water games, pool yoga, shisha, volleyball and more. Don’t forget your sunscreen and swimwear for this epic pool party!
Handwritten Collection Hotel is a luxurious 5-Star Hotel featuring a massive 6,000 sqm of outdoor pool and tropical beach. The venue will be transformed into a tropical paradise, with palm trees swaying in the breeze and colorful umbrellas dotting the poolside oasis.
For VIP table booking contact 152 2147 2779
Tickets
Early Bird – RMB188, includes one drink
Regular – RMB238, includes one drink
Door – RMB248, includes one drink
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:
Sat Sep 7, 1-9pm; RMB188-288, includes one drink
Handwritten Collection Hotel, 3388 Sichen Gong Lu, by Jiasong Zhong Lu 泗泾镇泗陈公路3388弄上海东方佘山翰林悦阁酒店, 近嘉松中路
Wednesday
Detroit Night @ Homeslice JingAn
Detroit pizza is back at Homeslice’s Jing An store. A once a month event, pre booking is essential by scanning the code in advance.
Wed Aug 28, from 4pm
Homeslice JingAn, 1/F, No. 3, Shankang Li, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu, Jing’an District 陕康里3号楼1层, 康定路358号, 近陕西北路
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 Lu, JingAn District, Shanghai 上海市静安区石门一路288号太古汇一期3301-3304
Home Cook: Pork Sisig @ 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, Home Cook brings to you local Filipino dish Pork Sisig served by Chef Shaun. Pork Sisig is a savory and delicious dish, with tender, crispy bits of pork, chili peppers and onions mixed with fried rice, and topped with a creamy egg. This Filipino favorite is the perfect comfort food.
Whether you’re dining with loved ones or flying solo, you’re invited to RIINK’s cozy communal table.
And that’s not all…
Calling all sketching enthusiasts! Unleash your artistic flair at DRIINK & Draw, hosted by Raydio!
This exhilarating game challenges you to sketch prompts within a time crunch. Suitable for beginners and pros alike, it’s the Olympics of improvisational doodling.
Entry is free! Glide and groove on the slick roller rink while flexing your artistic muscles. Compete for a shiny prize and relish the glory of being the ultimate sketching champ.
Enjoy hearty snacks and drinks provided by RIINK as you channel your inner Da Vinci in a laid-back ambience. Mark your calendar for this enchanting event!
Wed Aug 28, 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
Yepao Nights @ Mars Wine Station
Yepao Wild Runs are hosting an evening to talk all things trail running. There will be free snacks on offer to fuel great conversation.
Wed Aug 28, 7pm; Free
Mars Wine Station, 1/F, Nepali Kitchen, 819 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu 巨鹿路819弄4号,近富民路
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.
Scan the QR to get your tickets now:
Wed Aug 28, 8pm; RMB100
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Thursday
The Ink Mic @ I Love Shanghai
Come listen to writers share their creative writing (fiction, poetry, etc.) on the mic, have a drink, and meet members of the literary community in Shanghai.
Free entry. No registration required for attendance. All are welcome to attend!
Thu Aug 29, 7pm; Free Entry
I Love Shanghai, 3/F, 1788 Xinzha Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu, Jing’an District 新闸路1788号3楼, 近胶州路
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.
Scan the QR to get your tickets now:
Thu Aug 29, 8pm; RMB100
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
FridayContemporary African Photography | Marvellous Realism @ Fotografiska Shanghai
The first and largest exhibition of African photography in Asia, Marvellous Realism. The exhibition is curated by Ekow Eshun, project led by Lucy MacGarry, and proudly presented by Fotografiska in partnership with the KT Wong Foundation.
Focused primarily on sub-Saharan African countries, Marvellous Realism is transnational in outlook; the exhibition presents work by established and emerging artists using photography and film as a means to envisage contemporary African cultural identity as a state of ongoing possibility, in which myth, memory and movement weave together into a rich tapestry of expansively imaginative art works.
The exhibition is founded on an awareness of how the rich and diverse contemporary art and cultural scenes in Africa remain largely unknown to the Chinese public, in spite of the importance of long-standing economic and political relationships.
The featured artists in the exhibition invoke Africa as an innately cosmopolitan condition that is closer in kind to the philosopher Achille Mbembe’s description of the continent as ‘a body in motion born out of overlapping genealogies, at the intersections of multiple encounters with multiple elsewheres.’
In addition to the exhibition, a specific focus will be on celebrating African culture through diverse programming.
Opening Fri Aug 30
Exhibition runs until Dec 1; RMB80-120, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska
Fotografiska, 4/F 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing’an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
Canvas of Emotions @ The Kulture Space
Canvas of Emotions aims to be a fully interactive art event that turns the viewers into part art collaborators and participants as we look at the deeper meaning of how and why we create art.
In collaboration with CCS, Inward and United Family Healthcare, Canvas of Emotion is on its 3rd edition, which will use art and poetry to spark a series of question by a panel of specialists from the mental health community, giving artists a platform to speak about what they go through during their process of creation.
Head along and raise awareness for the community. Scan the QR for tickets.
Fri Aug 30, 6pm; RMB199
The Kulture Space, 233 Rushan Lu, Pudong District 乳山路233弄
Vellu Live Music: Friday Sundowners @ The Bull & Claw
A special edition of The Bull & Claw’s famous Friday night Sundowners, featuring guitarist Vellu. Commencing at 6pm, with music from 7pm, the relaxed garden environment is the a perfect place to end the long working week with friends or colleagues. Free flow (6pm-9pm) starts from just RMB158.
Fri Aug 30, 6-9pm; RMB158-198
The Bull & Claw, 110 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong 汾阳路110号, 近复兴中路
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!
Scan the QR to get your tickets now:
Fri Aug 30, 8.30pm; RMB150
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Friday & Saturday
90s Skate Party @ RIINK
Head to RIINK for a nostalgic 90s Skate Party! Groove to the iconic tunes of the decade, complete with unforgettable beats and melodies.
Fuel up on refreshments and bites served all night long, as you immerse yourself in the laid back, end-of-summer vibes.
Bust out your best moves on the rink, all while a talented DJ spins the tracks that defined a generation. Grab your crew and get ready to shred the gnar!
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 31 & 31, from 7pm; 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
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
Pirates of the Caribbean @ La Suite
This weekend, La Suite will be transmuted into a stage brimming with a pirate ambiance, as if you were in the realm of the renowned movie Pirates of the Caribbean.
The thrilling sea breeze, the electrifying pirate battle, and the inexhaustible treasure in La Suite illuminate the carnival of pirates.
Party throughout the night, explore the unknown darkness, and relish a weekend filled with fantasy and excitement!
Fri & Sat Aug 3 & 31, 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
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15+ Years Veterans’ Party @ Pistolera
A get together for all the China old timers, with a requirement of 15 years in the Middle Kingdom under your belt to secure the RMB320 four-hour free flow drinks and two-hour buffet deal.
Sat Aug 31, 2-6pm
Pistolera, 1/F, Shanghai Center, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu, Jing’an District 南京西路1376号上海商城1楼, 近西康路
Kombucha Workshop @ Little Catch
Missed out on Zestea’s previous offline kombucha brewing classes? No worries, they’re saving the last one of the summer just for you!
Head along on Saturday, as Zestea returns to Little Catch. Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea while brewing your own kombucha step by step. This enriching experience will add a unique spark to your weekend.
Sat Aug 31, 3-4.30pm; RMB288
Little Catch, 2/F, Block C, 98 Yanping Lu, by Wuding Lu, Jing’an District 延平路98号C层2楼, 近武定路
Il Dolce Far Niente @ Totino Panino
Join Julu Gin and Totino Panino at Totino’s new veranda for a relaxed afternoon embracing the Art of Doing Nothing with ‘Il Dolce Far Niente.’ Savor award-winning Julu Gin cocktails and authentic cicchetti –Italian bites.
Indulge in a selection of six cicchetti, featuring favorites like Olives Tapenade, Artichoke & Speck, Gorgonzola & Walnut, and more.
Pair these bites with a variety of Italian-inspired cocktails, including Negroni, Italian Greyhound, Gin Spritz, Milanese Gin + Tonic, and LimonGinCello for the perfect lazy afternoon treat.
For RMB 100, enjoy the cicchetti buffet of Italian bites paired with a signature Julu Gin cocktail.
Sat Aug 31, 4-8pm; RMB100
Totino Panino, Building 3, Unit 106, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu, Jing’an District 康定路358号, 3号楼1层106号, 近陕西北路
Urban Sunset Rooftop Party @ Wanda Hotel on the Bund
Experience the epitome of urban chic at Urban Sunset Rooftop Party at Wanda Hotel on the Bund, an exclusive soirée unfolding atop a luxurious 5 Star Hotel Rooftop against the majestic sunset backdrop of Shanghai’s skyline.
As the sun dips beyond the horizon, immerse yourself in a sensory feast of music, lights, and the coolest crowd in Shanghai with breath taking sunset views.
Six renowned DJs will unleash a symphony of beats, igniting the night with infectious rhythms that reverberate through the cityscape from dusk to dawn.
Indulge in exquisite cocktails, mingle with fellow party enthusiasts and dance beneath the stars, the city’s skyline serving as your celestial canopy, as you revel in the fusion of luxury and urban vibrancy.
For VIP Table booking contact – 15221472779
Sat Aug 31, 4-11pm; RMB128-168
Ruiku, 21/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu, Huangpu District 中山东二路538号上海万达瑞华酒店21楼, 近龙潭路
SUN CHASERS Rooftop & Indoor Party ft. BUDAKID
@ WET Bar & WOOBAR – W Shanghai The Bund
Dive into the last Saturday of August at W Shanghai and beat the summer heat at WET Bar® and WOOBAR®. Bask in the stunning lights of Shanghai’s skyline and dance to the rhythms of the SUN CHASERS vibe.
W Shanghai – The Bund is nestled on the banks of the Huangpu River with electrifying views of the city’s dynamic skyline. An epic experience awaits you, headlined by the first-ever Shanghai performance of renowned DJ and music producer BUDAKID.
For table booking and more info, please contact WeChat ID: Emilboo
Sat Aug 31, 5pm-1am; Early Bird RMB168, Presale RMB198, Full Price RMB218, includes one drink
WET Bar & WOOBAR, 4/F, W Shanghai – The Bund, 66 Lvshun Lu, by Dongchangzhi Lu, Hongkou District 旅顺路66号, 近东长治路
ROAD TO EDC @ Bicester Village Suzhou
With dazzling lights and pulsating beats, one of the world’s top three electronic music festivals, EDC Daisy, is coming soon!
Bicester Village Suzhou is giving you the warm up party this weekend. Join popular DJ Ten, who boasts millions of fans, along with other top artists.
Enjoy the sunset, a variety of delicious foods, and immerse yourself in the electronic beats and rhythms. Experience an unforgettable outdoor party, complete with electronic art installations ready for you and your friends to check out.
Bicester Village Suzhou is enhancing the party with exclusive member offers, discounts from over 200 brands and a chance to win EDC festival tickets!
The party is free – just scan the QR code on the poster above to register.
Sat Aug 31, 5-10pm; Free
Bicester Village Suzhou, 969 Yangcheng Huan Lu 江苏省苏州市工业园区阳澄环路969号
Doctor Midnight Irish Music @ Abbey Road
Head to Abbey Road for some live Irish music from Doctor Midnight.
Sat Aug 31, 7.30pm; Free Entry
Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路
Synth Crush Pres. Haunting Shelter @ EXIT Club
Shelter was 100% about music. It was just a basement and air-raid shelter-like compartments, with speakers and drinks; no dazzling lighting effects, and no superfluous things.
From 2007 to 2016, Shelter represented underground alternative music, playing music that was not often played at ordinary events.
This Saturday, Shanghai Ultra (Live Set), Wensen, Nik Hilp, Illsee, Velvet Robot – five people who have been there to DJ at Shelter – recreating the boom of alternative music in the basement, selecting Techno, Jakbeat, Acid House, Italo, EBM, New Beat, and more.
Sat Aug 31, 10pm; RMB100, includes one drink
EXIT Club, 298 Xingfu Lu, by Pingwu Lu 幸福路298号，近平武路
Sunday
Jazz Brunch @ Abbey Road
Head to Abbey Road for a brunch accompanied by some good ol’ jazz music.
Sun Sep 1, 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
Free Pop Cake Making Class @ Geneva
Head along any Sunday in September for a free pop making class at Geneva. Recommended for those aged three and above.
Every Sun in Sep, 1pm; Free
Geneva, 112 Jinbang Lu, by Fuquan Lu 金浜路112号, 近福泉路
MondayNew Quiz Season @ The Blarney Stone
September sees the start of new quiz seasons at both The Blarney Stone and El Santo (see below) – with all teams back to zero points and everything to play for.
Free to enter, the Monday night quiz at The Blarney Stone sees six rounds of fun, rounds of shots for each round winner, and a bottle of booze and an F&B voucher for the first and second place winners on the night.
Part of a quarterly quiz season, the eventual top four teams win F&B vouchers worth RMB2,000. It is also happy hour all night for quiz players, while tacos and wings (5pcs) are just RMB20.
So head along for some brainiac craic – scan the QR code on the poster above to sign up now.
Mon Sep 2, from 7.30pm; Free Entry
The Blarney Stone, 77 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Lu 永康路77号, 近襄阳路
Tuesday
We Love Disney Quiz @ El Santo
Calling all fans of Mickey and friends. – this week’s themed quiz at El Santo is We Love Disney.
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 7.30pm 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
WednesdayNew Quiz Season @ El Santo
Just as with The Blarney Stone (see above) September sees the start of new quiz seasons at El Santo – with all teams back to zero points and everything to play for.
Shanghai’s longest running – and also free to enter – the Wednesday night quiz at El Santo features 10 rounds covering everything from current events, geography, history, pop culture, music, film and more.
There are F&B vouchers, three bottles of prosecco and rounds of shots up for grabs every week. At the end of each quarterly season, the top four teams win F&B vouchers worth RMB2,000.
If all that was not enough, drinks are half price until 8pm, while food is half price until 10pm.
The quiz kicks off at 7.30pm and is all wrapped up by 10pm – scan the QR code on the poster above to sign up now.
Wed Sep 4, from 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
T+ TicketingFestivals & PartiesThe 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
Shanghai 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 28! 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 28, 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
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
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Era 2: Spirit of Shanghai @ Shanghai Circus World
Acrobatics, dance, theater and even extreme sports – long-running Shanghai multimedia spectacular Era’s second season is in full swing at Shanghai Circus World.
The latest show, Era 2: Spirit of Shanghai, is a collaboration between a French choreography team and Chinese artists, featuring a completely new storyline and scenes, thrilling acrobatic skills, magnificent stage effects and the latest technologies.
Fans of the first season of Era, which attracted more than 5 million visitors over its 15-year run, will also be happy to hear they retain some of the classic attractions too, such as the bowl balancing act and thrilling, white-knuckle motorbike ball finale.
TicketsEra 2: Spirit of Shanghai is on at the following times:
Mon-Fri, 7.30pm
Sat & Sun, 2pm & 7.30pm
Tickets are priced RMB380-1,080. Scan the QR code to get yours now:
Shanghai Circus World, 2266 Gonghexin Lu, by Guangzhong Xi Lu 共和新路2266号, 近广中西路
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 28, 7.30pm, RMB158
Sun Sep 1, 4.30pm, RMB380
Wed Sep 4, 7.30pm, RMB128
Fri Sep 6, 7.30pm, RMB150
Sat Sep 7, 4.30pm, RMB380
Sat Sep 7, 7.30pm, RMB380
Thu Sep 12, 7.30pm, RMB150
Sat Sep 14, 10pm, RMB380
Sun Sep 15, 7.30pm, RMB380
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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 ShowsMarco Brambilla | Double Feature @ Fotografiska Shanghai
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, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska
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 Shanghai
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, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska
Fotografiska, 4/F 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing’an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
Live MusicFlamenco Guitar Master Takahashi Hideo @ MAO Livehouse
Experience the passion and soul of one of Japan’s most exciting Flamenco Guitar living masters when Takahashi Hideo takes to the stage at MAO Livehouse. A true master, his performances regularly thrill audiences.
Born in Hirai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, in 1948, the youngest of six brothers picked up the guitar at age 10. It would stay in his hands for his whole life. A student of classical guitarist Sato Tomoshiko and flamenco guitar virtuoso Takada Kenzo, he started his music career at age 20, when he played at the well-known Supper Club in Tokyo. Three years later he moved to Spain, where he perfected his flamenco guitar skills at the famous Maria Rosa Studio and Maria Magdalene Studios.
After performing in the US as a Jazz guitarist he returned to Japan in 1976, where he started performing in the club in Akasaka, the sound of his guitar intertwined with the singing of Midori Komatsu. His music, like the footprints of a traveler on the world stage, is deep and shallow, but firm and full of power. Takahashi Hideo, a traveler on the world stage, is using his guitar to explore the path of cross-cultural music integration.
Takahashi Hideo had his breakthrough with the 1985 album “Recital de Guitarra.” Since then, he has not only shone on the stage as a performer, but also cultivated new stars in the Japanese flamenco guitar world such as the Ikegawa brothers and Hasegawa Nuan. His teaching is not only the transmission of skills, but also a spiritual inheritance and a continuation of culture. He regularly performs to this day at Tokyo’s legendary Jazz haunt, the Piano Bar Izumi.
Singer Hiroshige Aika is an astonishing voice of flamenco from the East. Educated in the Spanish Dance Department of Keio University SFC, she was first noticed performing in Flamenco bar Tablao in Tokyo.
In 2010, Hiroshige Aika represented Japan as a flamenco singer in the La Noche Blanca performance in Cordoba. Her singing was like a breeze from the East, blowing through the night sky of Spain, and won wide acclaim.
In 2011, she returned to Japan with a deep understanding and love of flamenco, and served as the main singer for the work El Tiempo Muerto by Spanish dancer Rafael Amargo. Her voice blended perfectly with the dancer’s steps, showing the infinite charm of flamenco art.
Now, she will bring her incomparable voice, intertwined with Takahashi Hideo’s guitar strings, to show the infinite charm of flamenco art on stage in Shanghai.
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Sat Sep 28, 8pm; RMB300-480
MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 3/F, 重庆南路308号, 近建国中路
Mizuhashi 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.
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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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