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Where to go out, dance, and revel. Hand-picked events in Shanghai, curated by a team with combined decades in town.

Fri, Jul 05

Mini Festival

Not just underground rave at EXIT this weekend but a whole litany of add-ons. Such being an exclusive art auction, limited bar...

Today & Tomorrow @ Exit
Birdstriking (Beijing Indie Rock )

Beijing indie rock stalwarts Birdstriking have graced the scene for fifteen years now, elevating their sound from their scrappy...

Today @ Bandai Namco Dream Hall
Masterpiece of Chaos: Diadem of Death, Chimera Cult, No More Harm, Fish, Blood of Life

A cauldron of metal acts spill forth in the pit of Yuyintang Park tonight with two very special Qingdao guests including Diadem...

Today @ Yuyintang Park
Mei Zhiyong, Li Zenghui (Harsh Noise/Changchun)

Changchun noise artist, Mei Zhiyong, one of the more active harsh noise artists on the grind, always ready to get down and...

Today @ trigger
Elements of Freestyle

Elements of Freestyle is about those redeeming seconds that make a complicated trick ultimately succeed; about the freestylers'...

Today & Tomorrow @ International Dance Center

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Music and Dance Theatre “The Bird Wings Runner”

Music and Dance Theatre “The Bird Wings Runner” produced by Shanghai Concert Hall was first devised in 2021, after a 2-year...

Daily until Jul 28 @ Shanghai Concert Hall

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Imagine Dragons + Stars & Stripes Night

The Pearl is paying tribute to Imagine Dragons with their house band Stars & Stripes. Known for their big rhythmic beats and...

Today @ The Pearl

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Irish Music Night - Seisiún 上海

First Friday for Seisiún 上海 - Shanghai’s monthly live music session with drink deals.

Today @ Butler & White's With Guinness

Sat, Jul 06

Andreas Ottensamer and Basel Chamber Orchestra Concert

As the closing concert of the 2023/24 season at Shanghai Concert Hall, Andreas Ottensamer will perform with the Basel Chamber...

Tomorrow @ Shanghai Concert Hall

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Open Circle, San Chao Mu, Modern Kids Flying Type, the Numen, Wargaming Master

Ale Garden, the quaint hip Yangpu-located hub for university kids, art-house film nights, and musical exchanges continues their...

Tomorrow @ Ale Garden
Cakeshop Popup: Black Rave Culture

Baltimore Bass, Angolan ting, Detroit rave, drill, jersey house, the list goes on. Cakeshop Pop brings the global sound from...

Tomorrow @ ALL Club
HTTP & Chilldo

Not sure what to expect at Heim this Saturday, but from what I can gather its Hard Daance, LGBTQIA+ [Hard CNT MUSIC]…. Take as...

Tomorrow @ Heim
DJ Ryota (JP)

Oof. This guy drops some made Bass&Drum* as described in his bio and by what I witnessed from his Boiler Room set. Serious...

Tomorrow @ Abyss Club
Finder Shanghai 5th Anniversary Special Pres. SCSI-9 (live)

FINDER, the cutting-edge collective of artists, bands, and creatives who have been keeping Shanghai twisted and weird for five...

Tomorrow @ SYSTEM
Mayflay Pupils, Cold Spirits

Singer Space - located between Specters and Yuyintang Park (just off of Yuyuan Lu) - will be picking up the slack - taking on a...

Tomorrow @ Singer Space
Elements of Freestyle

Elements of Freestyle is about those redeeming seconds that make a complicated trick ultimately succeed; about the freestylers'...

Today & Tomorrow @ International Dance Center

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Music and Dance Theatre “The Bird Wings Runner”

Music and Dance Theatre “The Bird Wings Runner” produced by Shanghai Concert Hall was first devised in 2021, after a 2-year...

Daily until Jul 28 @ Shanghai Concert Hall

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French Funk Top Band : On Fire & The Soul Soldiers

On July 6, French musician Selim Boudraa will come to Jazz Lincoln Shanghai Center for the first time, with the luxury lineup:...

Tomorrow @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

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Once Upon a Time-GCG Performs Modern American Composers

The Game Changer Group, an innovative orchestra founded by Maestro Yu Long in collaboration with the Shanghai Symphony...

Tomorrow @ Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall
Ladies Rock - Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Pink Tribute

The Holy Trinity of female pop vocalists are Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and Pink. These ladies are known not just for their...

Tomorrow @ The Pearl

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Summer Splash Pool Party

Nova Events are hosing a big pool party at the Handwritten Collection Hotel (former Sofitel) out on Sheshan. They got a...

Tomorrow @ Handwritten Hotel
Celebrate the 4th of July on the 6th

Kanas City-styl-BBQ sports bar / restaurant Parlay at Shangkang Li celebrates the 4th of July with a BBQ party on July 6th....

Tomorrow @ Parlay
Chiharu Kihara: Vitalism

Chiharu Kihara is a Japanese artist and painter born in 1979, currently living and working in Tokyo. Her works concretize...

From Jul 6 until Jul 31 @ Suomei M50 Gallery
Annette Messager: Desire Desorder

This exhibition is the first major solo exhibition in China for renowned French artist Annette Messager. It features her...

From Jul 6 until Oct 8 @ Power Station of Art
Swahili Scents

Enjoy candle making and brunch, with Live DJ set music at Abbey Road.

Tomorrow @ Abbey Road

Sun, Jul 07

Mon, Jul 08

Huama Fashion and Design Summer Camp

Huama Fashion & Design Workshop offers exciting summer camps for children aged 5-15, blending practical sewing skills with...

From Jul 8 until Aug 23 @ MixC

Tue, Jul 09

Thu, Jul 11

Fotografiska Night at The Museum

Fotografiska is back with the ‘Night at The Museum’ series presented by Bacardi. Join them for another evening of celebrations...

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 @ Fotografiska

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Ballet: Force of Nature

On July 11, Ballet superstar Natalia Osipova will present a program of dazzling classic and contemporary dance pieces for her...

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 @ Grand Theatre
New Oriental Chinese Music Scene

This immersive experience transports you into a poetic world where ancient traditions meet modern expression, seamlessly...

From Jul 11 until Aug 3 @ Shanghai Concert Hall
Fabio Bonizzoni, La Risonanza and Shanghai Camerata

On July 11th, the La Risonanza and Shanghai Camerata will present the audience with a well-crafted Baroque music concert. La...

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 @ Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall
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Rochemusique Artist Kartell

We’re excited to announce that Roche Musique artist Kartell’s Asian tour is coming to Shanghai at Dirty House. Early bird...

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 @ Dirty House (INS)

Fri, Jul 12

Imagine Dragons VS Cold Play Tribute

People have fought over their turf throughout the ages: Jets vs Sharks, Greasers vs Socs, Rockers vs Mods, Warriors vs every...

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 @ The Pearl

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Journey of Loneliness-Hongni Wu Sings Gypsy Songs

On July 12th, Wu Hongni, a distinguished singer contracted with the British Royal Opera House and gold medalist of the 2018...

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 @ Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall
Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto

This exhibition is the first retrospective of fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel's work in China, exclusively supported by the...

From Jul 12 until Nov 24 @ Power Station of Art

Sat, Jul 13

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Tango Livehouse 80% OFF Trial Class

TANGO LIVEHOUSE is a brand-new spinning studio in Shanghai. They are currently offrering an exclusive trial class worth of...

Daily until Jul 31 @ TANGO LIVEHOUSE

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Dance: Two Feet

Choreographed by world-renowned Australian dancer and choreographer Meryl Tankard, this show is composed of the two...

on Jul 13 and Jul 14, 2024 @ Grand Theatre
ABBA Live Tribute

Celebrating Abba’s golden times, The Pearl presents one of their finest tribute shows. A night of mirror balls and sequins...

Sat, Jul 13, 2024 @ The Pearl

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Sun, Jul 14

Mon, Jul 15

MISA 2024 Closing Concert

On July 15th, the 2024 Music in the Summer Air (MISA) Festival closing concert will feature Tan Dun's Hero Concerto and the...

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 @ Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall
Shanghai Changfeng Aquarium & Stingray Bay

Changfeng Aquarium is a National 4A Scenic Area, combines fun and education with a focus on marine conservation. Located 13...

Daily @ Changfeng Aquarium

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Tue, Jul 16

Free Kizomba Class for Beginners

Interested in Partner Dance? Join free Beginner Kizomba classes at Flow Theory Studio, every Tuesday at 7pm. These sessions are...

Tuesdays until Jan 1 @ Flow Theory

Thu, Jul 18

School of Rock: The Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit based on the hilarious movie starring Jack Black is set to rock out at New Bund 31 Theatre. This...

From Jul 18 until Aug 4 @ New Bund 31

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Fri, Jul 19

Britney Spears and 2000s Divas

Experience a blast from the past with The Pearl's Red Stars as they pay homage to the unforgettable era of 2000s pop music,...

Fri, Jul 19, 2024 @ The Pearl

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