33 Awesome Upcoming Events in Shanghai


Featured Event

Show in the Rain @ 1862 Theatre


Show in the Rain, a globally acclaimed phenomenon-level performance that has taken Europe by storm for 15 years, masterfully blends real rain effects with diverse dance techniques.

As music – sometimes soulful and expressive, sometimes intense and rhythmic – fills the air, performers dance with precision and vigor in cascading water, pushing the limits of their bodies.

The main protagonists of this performance – the WetMen team – are recognized as one of Russia's most hardcore modern dance groups; the powerhouse troupe features elite talents from various dance styles, including classical, modern, street, ballet, break, gymnastics, and acrobatics.

This mesmerizing fusion of water and dance ignites the audience's passion for speed and energy, delivering an adrenaline-pumping experience that will banish winter chills and set hearts ablaze.

Click Below to get your tickets now:


Fri Jan 10-Thu Jan 23, 4.30pm & 7.30pm; RMB180-1,080

1862 Theatre, 1777 Binjiang Dadao, by Rizhao Lu, Pudong District 滨江大道1777号, 近日照路

Winter Camps @ Vera Rhythmic Gymnastics 


Vera Rhythmic Gymnastics Winter Camps for all levels from Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced. Whether you are out to learn the basics, or want to prepare for competition, scan the QR code on the poster above to find out more.

READ MORE: Vera Rhythmic Gymnastics Winter Camps for All Levels

Mon-Fri Feb 3-7 & Feb 10-14, 9am-12 noon & 1-4pm; RMB1,920-3,200

Vera Rhythmic Gymnastics, Entrance No. 3, Pudong Football Stadium Underground Garage, 381 Jindian Lu 上海市金滇路381号上汽, 浦东足球场停车场3号口B1层

Wednesday

Home Cook: Sean Brady's Braised Beef & Beer Cheese Sandwich @ 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 week RIINK welcome Sean Brady. Sean works in beer and has a wee beer company called Sad Gorilla Club; if you ever need to know something about a beer he will be happy to tell you!

He also really likes cooking and would get loads of cookbooks for Christmas as a strange child. His delicious twist on the Philly Cheesesteak is loaded with beef, beer cheese (of course!), jalapenos, carrots, radish, and cucumber. This isn't your typical sandwich.

Whether you're dining with loved ones or flying solo, you're invited to RIINK's cozy communal table. Don't miss this unique culinary experience!

Wed Jan 15, from 6pm; RMB50

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

BBQ & Mario Kart Showdown @  Smokin' Hog


Get ready for the ultimate showdown at Smokin' Hog and a thrilling Mario Kart tournament with awesome prizes up for grabs!
  • 1st: 1-Week Pass at Bushido
  • 2nd: 1 Bottle of Fourchette
  • 3rd: Smokin' Hog RMB100 Voucher


Special Promotion: Order a bottle of Fourchette and get a complimentary plate of Loaded Fries.

Free entry, no need to register—just bring your A-game and come hungry for both the race and the tasty BBQ!

Wed Jan 15, 7-9pm; Free Entry

Smokin' Hog, 970 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu, Jing'an District 武定路970号, 近胶州路

Madonna – Back to the 80s @ The Pearl


Let the Material Girl transport you back to the greatest decade of them all!

Click below to get your tickets now:


Wed Jan 15, 8.30pm; RMB100

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号,近武进路

Thursday

Trivia Thursday @ The Shed Laowaijie


A brand new quiz for all those living out west. Expect 10 rounds covering everything from current events, geography, history, pop culture, music, film and more. 

There are F&B vouchers, bottles of prosecco and rounds of shots up for grabs every week, while it is happy hour all night and a Chicken Parma is just RMB48!

The quiz kicks off at 7.30pm and is all wrapped up by around 9.30pm so you can be fresh for work the next day – scan the QR code on the poster above to sign up now.

Thu Jan 16, from 7.30pm; Free Entry

The Shed Laowaijie, No. 30, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Hongxu Lu, Minhang District 虹梅路3338弄30号, 近虹许路

Emmelyn Bar Menu Takeover @ Bar Blanc


An Emmelyn bar menu take over, with fancy bar snacks from the Michelin-starred Guangzhou eatery's chef Caleb Carter, and Bar Blanc owner Chase White mixing drinks.

Thu Jan 16, from 8pm; Free Entry

Bar Blanc. 542 Julu Lu, by Shanxi Nan Lu 巨鹿路542号, 近陕西

Friday

Doctor Midnight Irish Live Music @ Abbey Road


Live music from the Emerald Isle from Irish band Doctor Midnight.

Fri Jan 17, 7.30pm; Free Entry

Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路

Friday & Saturday

Wknd Flow Party @ RIINK


Head to RIINK this weekend for an unforgettable time of fun. DJ White Ghost is back on Friday night playing all the crowd favorites. From pop music to get you boppin to soul to get you groovin, he's got you covered.

Saturday night, join us with special guest, all the way from NYC, FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, DJ Josuel! This guy is excited to be rolling through and will be playing all of his favorite pop, Latin, and funky beats all night long.

Grab a bite, choose an indulgent drink, and skate all night!

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 Jan 17 & 18, 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

Gold Rush @ La Suite


This weekend, get ready for the golden carnival of La Suite! Let the brilliant golden atmosphere blend with the wonderful music; let the magical golden ambience interweave with the endless excitement of the music!

Fri & Sat Jan 17 & 18, 10pm-Late; Free entry, drinks and canapes before 11:30pm, RMB100 after, includes one drink

La Suite, 1111 Wuding Rd., by Yanping Rd. 武定路1111号, 近延平路

For all La Suite events this week click here

Saturday

Chinese New Year Family Fun @ YCIS Shanghai Pudong


Head along to YCIS Shanghai Pudong Regency Park Campus for an exciting day celebrating Chinese New Year with the theme 'Symphony of Time – Dialogues through History and into the Future.'

Explore dynasties through immersive activities, enjoy stage performances, meet NPCs with fun challenges, and participate in games across ECE and Primary.

Wear dynasty-inspired costumes for a fashion show and awards. Taste traditional snacks, shop at the Folk Market, and earn a New Year gift by completing activities.

Don't miss this unforgettable cultural experience!

Sat Jan 18, 10am-2pm; Free

YCIS Shanghai Pudong Regency Park Campus, 1817 Huamu Road, Pudong 上海市浦东新区花木路1817

¥120 Free Flow New Zealand Venison @ Even Corner


Rata Food supplies a large range of New Zealand Venison items to many of the top restaurants around Shanghai. These same products are also available directly to you via their WeChat shop.

This Venison event is a fantastic opportunity to try many of their venison items, with two hours free flow of the good stuff just RMB120. Add free flow drinks for just RMB128.

That's Saturday afternoon sorted then...

Sat Jan 18, 3-5pm; RMB120

Even Corner, 248 Wuxing Lu, by Hengshan Lu, Xuhui District 吴兴路248号, 近衡山路

Kohlfahrt & Grünkohlfest German Kale Walk & Feast @ Zeitgeist


Join a traditional Kale Trek, or 'Gruenkohlfahrt,' and the 'Grünkohlmania' feast that follows – or simply come for the Grünkohl Feast. Expect a traditional kale buffet, plus a five-hour open bar. Prost!

Sat Jan 18, walk from 2.30pm, feast from 7pm; RMB468 presale, RMB498 on the door

Zeitgeist, 537 Haifang Lu, by Xikang Lu, Jing'an District 海防路537号, 近西康路

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.

Click below to get your tickets now:


Sat Jan 18, 9.45pm; RMB180

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路

Saturday & Sunday

Greatest Showman Dinner Theater @ The Pearl


Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to a spectacular evening of dinner theater, The Greatest Show.

Inspired by the major motion picture about the life and career of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman, expect all the hits and all the razzmatazz.

Click below to get your tickets now:


Sat & Sun Jan 18 & 19, Doors 6pm, Show 7.30-9.30pm; RMB200

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路

Sunday

Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza @ Cages Jing'an


Deep Dish is back at both Cages venues this Sunday to satisfy your pizza cravings!

Head along to enjoy the classic flavors on offer: Meat Lover, Pepperoni Madness, Chicken Parmesan, and Vegetarian.

And don't miss this month's special: Kung Pao Chicken.

Sun Jan 19, 12 noon until they sell out

Cages Jing'an, 3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼, 近武定路

Cages Huangpu, B1, 788 Zhongshan Nan Yi Lu, by Nanbei Gaojia 中山南一路788号B1楼,近南北高架路

Cotton Blues @ JZ Club


The legendary Cotton Club Band play the blues at JZ Club.

Sun Jan 19, 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

Tuesday

We Love Music Quiz @ BNC


This week's themed quiz at BNC 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 RMB78 for a burger and a beer, while liquor is a double for the price of a single all night long!

Scan the QR on the poster above to reserve a spot.

Every Tue, 7.30pm; Free Entry

BNC, 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing'an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路

Looking Ahead

Webinar: Healing and Growth – An Introduction to EMDR Therapy for Trauma Recovery


Most people have experienced some kind of trauma and experience 'triggers' that have impacted their lives and relationships negatively. Many people attempt to deal with their trauma by ignoring it, which actually worsens the trigger response.

EMDR is one of the most effective treatments for trauma, but not everyone understands what it is or what to expect from the process. This webinar will provide that information and more. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions in an interactive.

Wed Jan 22, 8pm; RMB98

Online via Zoom

Ongoing

mr willis & Dove Winter Chocolates @ mr willis & SOMETHING


With their powers combined, mr willis & Dove have created two very special winter chocolate drinks:
  • Hazelnut iced chocolate, whipped cream, marshmallow 

  • Fancy hot chocolate, whipped cream, chocolate crumbs


Daily, 10am-11pm; RMB55

SOMETHING dining & bar, 2/F, 98 Wukang Lu, by Wuyuan Lu, Xuhui District 武康路98号2楼, 近五原路 +86 187 0191 3685

mr willis, 3/F, 195 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu, Xuhui District 安福路195号3楼, 近乌鲁木齐路 +86 187 0191 8529

New Vegetarian & Vegan Tacos @ Tacolicious


New year, new you, right? Time to ditch the greasy regrets and make some boom boom moves into something that actually tastes good and makes you feel smugly virtuous.

Tacolicious crispy cauliflower is fried so perfectly, you'll forget it's a vegetable — until you tell your friends how healthy you are (wink, wink).

And the smoky chipotle tofu? It's got enough smoky heat to slap your taste buds awake and enough flavor to make you wonder why you ever wasted time on bland chicken. Stuff it in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or quesadillas (sorry vegans*, cheese rules) — because this year, boring food stays in the past.

*Actually these can be made vegan too, except if you want a quesadilla. Just let your server know in advance!

Tue-Sun, 11am-10.30pm

Tacolicious, Room 104-105, 34 Yuyao Lu, by Xikang Lu 余姚路34号1幢104-105室, 近西康路

Daily Deals @ Perry's


Monday

Buy one, get one free on selected spirits. Special mention: Blood Orange Vodka is part of this promotion before 10pm.  

Tuesday

Manager's Challenge – Successfully complete the challenge before 10pm to receive six bottles of Budweiser. Only one participant per table.  

Wednesday

Ladies' Night – Unlimited cocktails from 8:00pm to midnight. Options include Not Going Home Tonight, Mojito, Gin & Tonic, Long Island Iced Tea, and Brazilian Night.  

Thursday

Meal Promotion – Buy one, get one free on popcorn chicken and Orleans chicken wings. Prices are subject to store availability.  

Friday & Saturday

Online Interaction Bonus – Post bar-related content about Perry's on Douyin, Xiaohongshu, or Video Accounts to receive a pack of AD Calcium Milk.  

Sunday
Buy one, get one free on selected drinks. Vodka Lemon Tea is highly recommended. This promotion runs until 11pm.

Just head to your local Perry's!

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Concerts & Shows

Theatre of Dreams @ Shanghai International Dance Center


Performed by the inimitable dancers of Hofesh Shechter Company, this thrilling new work delves deep into the world of fantasy and the subconscious, revealing fears, hopes, desires and a myriad of emotions that penetrates not only our dreams but also our waking thoughts – the mind is king.

The dancers' bodies bring to life this interplay between poetry and reality, accompanied by a small band of musicians playing live to the backdrop of Shechter's trademark cinematic sound-score, to create a powerful, sculptured setting to this dreamscape.


Click below to get your tickets now – early bird discounts apply until Jan 17:

Fri-Sun Mar 7-9, 7.30pm; RMB180-1,080

Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路

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.


Tickets

Era 2: Spirit of Shanghai is on at the following times:
  • Mon-Fri, 7.30pm
  • Sat & Sun, 2pm & 7.30pm

Tickets are priced RMB380-880.

Click below 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

Comedy

Ian Badenhorst: My Life in China @ SpicyComedy Lounge


Join Spicy Comedy for an unforgettable evening of laughter as Ian Badenhorst takes the stage for a hilarious set.

Originally from South Africa, Badenhorst has called Shanghai home since 2006, and his years living in Asia have given him a treasure trove of comedic material.

With sharp wit and a knack for turning life's absurdities into laugh-out-loud moments, Badenhorst's show offers a relatable and insightful look at the cultural quirks, misadventures, and surprises he's encountered along the way.

Whether you're a longtime Shanghai resident or a newcomer, his tales of cultural clashes and navigating life in modern China will resonate with locals and expats alike.

We sat down with the South African funnyman last year to hear about his journey, and find out what people can expect from his set.

READ MORE: Ian Badenhorst on Passion, Pain & the Shanghai Comedy Scene

Click below to get your tickets now:


Sat Feb 8, 8pm; RMB168

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

English Stand-Up @ 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 Shows

  • Wed Jan 15, 7.30pm, RMB120

  • Fri Jan 17, 8pm, RMB168

  • Sat Jan 18, 4.30pm, RMB380

  • Sat Jan 18, 7.30pm, RMB380

  • Wed Jan 22, 7.30pm, RMB138

  • Fri Jan 24, 8pm, RMB188

  • Sat Jan 25, 4.30pm, RMB398

  • Sat Jan 25, 7.30pm, RMB398

    For all the latest show details, and to purchase tickets, click below.


    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

    Walking Tours

    GPS Walks


    GPS Walks is a walking tour WeChat mini-program which uses your location to play commentary automatically, so that while you walk you can listen and focus on your surroundings.

    You can start your walk at any time and stop whenever and wherever you like, for as long as you like. You don't even need to hit pause; when you start moving again, the playback will continue.

    You can follow your progress on a map, but the commentary also gives you directions, so you don't need to be glued to your screen.

    They currently have seven walks online, each one lasting around one-and-a-half hours. On each tour there are some well known and famous places, and great photo opportunities, but also some hidden gems tucked away for people to discover.

    The aim is to pick out the stories that bring a bit of Old Shanghai to life, and go a little bit deeper than the dry statistics there might be on the plaque on the outside of a building.

    READ MORE: Shanghai's Revolutionary New GPS Walking Tours

    Price: Each walk is RMB60 individually, or RMB99 for a one day unlimited pass, and RMB149 for a two day unlimited pass.

    Languages: Chinese, English, French, and German.

    Scan the QR code for the GPS Walks WeChat Mini Program:

    Food & Drink

    20% Off @ Tacolicious

    Image by That's


    Tacolicious strives to push the boundaries, with in-house made fresh ingredients of fusion tacos, surrounded by a steady hip hop beat and heavily poured drinks.

    Fan favorites at Tacolicious include the Fried Fish Tacos, the Steak Asado and – of course – the Grilled Shrimp.

    On the drink side, a full bar compliments and highlights the fun atmosphere of Tacolicious, with their very popular Silver Coin Margarita, selection of frozen margaritas, fresh fruit daiquiris, secret shots, and blink-and-you'll-miss-them specials on esoteric shots like Fernet Branca to the ever-popular Michelada.

    Now you know about all that Tacoliciousness, have we got a deal for you – for a limited time only, we're selling RMB100 vouchers for Tacolicious for just RMB80.

    Click below to get yours now:


    Tacolicious, Room 104-105, 34 Yuyao Lu, by Xikang Lu 余姚路34号1幢104-105室, 近西康路

    40% Off @ Mignon 9


    Mignon 9 is a trendy Parisian style restaurant on Wuyuan Lu, a tribute to the classic wine bistros of France, lending even more of a Paris backstreet feel to the already leafy-green, tree-lined roads of the former French Concession.

    Click Here to Read Our Full Review

    On T+ we are selling Mignon 9 coupons with a value of RMB200 for just RMB120 – a discount of 40%!

    Get yours now by clicking below:

    Art Shows

    The Pet Show @ Fotografiska Shanghai


    'The Pet Show,' which will open soon on December 7, will showcase works by 24 artists that have all chosen to portray pets in different ways, the common factor being the great love the artists have for the pets.

    With this exhibition, Fotografiska want to celebrate and acknowledge our constant companions, and their presence in art and popular culture. Our mutual dependence leads to the question, "Who owns whom?"

    Click below to get your tickets now:


    Until Mar 9, 10.30am-11pm; 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

    Elizaveta Porodina | UN/MASKED @ Fotografiska Shanghai


    "It is dedicated to this 'stranger side' in all of us, to that uncovered color in your kaleidoscope."

    Elizaveta Porodina
    Following the show in Fotografiska Stockholm, Berlin and New York, Elizaveta Porodina will bring her latest exhibition 'UN/MASKED' to Shanghai, inviting Chinese audience to step into her abstract and surrealist photographs reflecting her inner world, and to experience an exploration of their own inner-self.

    The artworks in the show examine the way we present ourselves to others and the many aspects of our personalities we hide away.

    "It's about the personas that we put on," Porodina explains, "and the masks and the layers that we are creating to make other people's, or our own experiences of life, easier and more graspable for ourselves."

    Click below to get your tickets now:


    Until Feb 16, 10.30am-11pm; 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 Music

    End of The Eras Tour: Taylor Swift Tribute Show @ The Pearl


    The Pearl is answering the call of Shanghai Swifties with a two-night celebration of Taylor Swift's iconic discography.

    As the Eras Tour comes to a close, this event is a tribute to her artistry, featuring hits spanning her entire career.

    Ksenia, Kat, Grace, and Veta take the stage as Taylor, backed by the Red Stars Band and six dancers bringing dazzling choreography.

    Whether you're a die-hard Swiftie or just looking for a night of stellar entertainment, this show promises unforgettable music, magic, and memories.

    Click below to get your tickets now:

    Sat Feb 1, 8.30pm; RMB180

    The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路

    Green Day Post Punk @ The Pearl


    The Pearl's Red Stars house band perform all Green Day's greatest hits, as well as the best from Offspring, Blink-182, Sum 41, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more!

    Click below to get your tickets now:


    Sun Feb 2, 9.30pm; RMB100

    The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路

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