40 Awesome Upcoming Events in Shanghai

By That's Shanghai, August 13, 2024

Featured Events

Summer Splash Pool Party Vol.2 @ Radisson Blu Forest Manor Hongqiao

Get ready once again with your bikinis and fun spirit for Shanghai’s biggest summer extravaganza, as Nova and Paramount presents a massive outdoor pool party – Summer Splash Pool Party Vol.2.

Dive into the fun with refreshing swims, exciting games and activities, and vibrant music. Soak up the sun, float your worries away, and make unforgettable memories with friends at the ultimate poolside celebration with music and great vibes.

Radisson Blu Forest Manor is a luxurious 5-atar hotel situated very close to downtown. It boasts more than 2,000 sqm of pool and an 8,000 sqm outdoor area with fountain, gardens, waterfall, palm trees and sandy beach dance floor.

Experience the ultimate poolside celebration, where fun and relaxation meet. Don’t miss the biggest splash of the season!

Poolside sunbed & VIP table options available – call 15221472779

Tickets Prices

Early Bird – RMB188, includes one drink
Regular – RMB218, includes one drink
Door – RMB248, includes one drink

Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:

Sat Aug 17, 1-9pm; RMB188-288, includes one drink

Radisson Blu Forest Manor Hongqiao, 839 Jinfeng Lu, by Tianshan Xi Lu, Minhang District 金丰路839号, 近天山西路

Craft Beer & Music Festival @ EKA Tianwu

Calling all beer buddies, join the party and let loose – the EKA Craft Beer & Music Festival is back to release your daytime stress.

Enjoy a four-hour party every day with beer, food, games, and music. Including...

Keg Tapping Ceremony
Kick off the night with the tapping of craft beer kegs and an exciting light show.
Craft Beer Paradise
Enjoy a variety of craft beers, with flavors ranging from spicy to sweet, refreshing, and aromatic. Bring your friends and enjoy to the fullest.
Free Flow Food Buffet
A rich food area with 13 buffet options, including roast chicken, German sausages, and pork knuckles. Bring your appetite!
Beer Amusement Park
Participate in fun games like bottle cap toss and beer relay. Test your strength, agility, and teamwork. Get ready to do battle!
Live Bands & DJ
German brass musicians will add to the electrifying atmosphere with lights and effects, playing everything from German beer hall classics...

... to some good ol' fashioned rock'n'roll...

Get Your Early Bird Tickets Now!

Regular Price: ¥398, including 2 glasses of beer
Early Bird Price: ¥298, including 2 glasses of beer
Save ¥100 by purchasing early. Limited availability!

Fri-Sun Aug 16-18, 6-10pm; RMB298, including 2 glasses of beer

EKA Tianwu, 535 Jinqiao Lu, by Zhonghuan Lu, Pudong District 金桥路535号, 近中环路

Brooklyn Bar Crawl 8: Brooklyn Bar Crawl 8: CAS, Automix & Ease Taproom

The Brooklyn Brewery Bar Crawl is back, taking you through Shanghai's bustling streets, visiting venues full of fun and games, and unlocking a new, exciting way to experience Brooklyn's drinking culture.

Participants will hit three Brooklyn Brewery craft beer specialty bars in one night, enjoying games and prizes at each stop with like-minded party people, and tasting Brooklyn Brewery's unique craft beers.

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, so get yours now before they sell out!

Scan the QR on the poster below to get your tickets now:

Fri Aug 9, from 8pm

Meeting at Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号, 近瑞金一路

42% Off Grand Opening Discount @ Azul Pudong

The Azul Group has rebranded its Xouk restaurant in Pudong as Azul Pudong. Azul is the flagship brand of Peruvian restaurateur Eduardo Vargas and serves up sophisticated Latin fare.

READ MORE: 42% Off at New Azul Pudong!

To celebrate new beginnings, Azul Pudong is offering soft opening discounts...

42% off from today, August 11 to August 25
32% off from August 26 to September 8

Until Aug 25

Xouk by Azul, 82 Weifang Xi Lu, by Pucheng Lu 潍坊西路82号, 进浦城路

Wednesday

Home Cook @ 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's very own Chef Shaun presents Pork Bicol Express. Originating from Shaun's home province in the Philippines, this dish is a local favorite. Made with fresh veggies, pork, and coconut milk, this delightful stew makes the perfect comforting feast to share with friends and family.

Whether you're dining with loved ones or flying solo, you're invited to RIINK's cozy communal table.

Wed Aug 14, from 6pm; 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

Madonna – Back to the 80s @ The Pearl

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

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Wed Aug 14, 8pm; RMB100.

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

Thursday

Strategies for a Borderless Literature @ Miguel de Cervantes Library

The Miguel de Cervantes Library, in collaboration with the Shanghai Literature Festival, organizes an interview with Andrés Barba and Irene Vallejo, two prominent figures in contemporary Spanish literature.

The authors will engage in a discussion with writers and editors Zhao Song and Salvador Marinaro about their literary landscapes, approaches to different genres, and the challenges they face when writing fiction or essays.

Thu Aug 15, 7pm; Free

Miguel de Cervantes Library, 208 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, Xuhui District 安福路208号，近乌露木齐中路

Ella’s Farewell Party @ The Pearl

Ella’s Farewell Party promises an unforgettable evening of singing and dancing that is larger than life with your departing hostess, miss Ella VaThyme!

Experience the energy and passion of live performances that will leave you on the edge of your seat wanting more.

Whether you're a seasoned theater enthusiast or simply looking for a night of fun and entertainment, this night will cater to all tastes and preferences.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Thu Aug 15, 8pm; RMB100

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

Friday

TGIF Party @ Shanghai Modern Tapas Bar

Artyzen NEW BUND 31 Shanghai launches its TGIF party at its Shanghai Modern Tapas Bar. From August 16, there will be live singing performance between 7-10pm on every Friday.

First drink is free for all the ladies. And there is a spacious terrace serving a selection of BBQ classics to be enjoyed the summer nights.

Fri Aug 16, 7-10pm; Free Entry

Shanghai Modern Tapas Bar, L Floor, Artyzen NEW BUND 31 Shanghai, No.20, 666 Hai Yang Xi Lu, Qiantan, Pudong 中国上海市浦东新区海阳西路666弄20号上海前滩31雅辰酒店L层

Coldplay Tribute Concert @ The Pearl

Coldpearl, a tribute to post-Britpop alternative rockers Coldplay.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Fri Aug 16, 8.30pm; RMB150

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

Friday & Saturday

Revel's World if Shakespeare @ Shangyin Opera House

A 90-minute autobiographical solo play in English, telling a heartwarming and deeply emotional story set between a bewildered six-year-old boy and a strict, Shakespeare-loving teacher.

At the age of six, Graves attends a boarding school in England, where he encounters the talented yet alcohol-loving Headmaster Ravell's rigorous Shakespearean education for new students.

Amid confusion, innocence, shame, and determination, Graves gradually delves into Ravell's rich world of Shakespeare filled with love, passion, poetry, regret, and introspection.

Crossing linguistic and geographical barriers, the play returns to the essence of theatre without grandiosity.

With only dialogue, performance, and the raw emotional core and tension of the script, it grips hearts and brings tears.

Early bird tickets start from just RMB38, but only until July 6!

Scan the QR code to get yours now:

Fri & Sat Aug 16 & 17, 7.30pm; RMB38-866

Shangyin Opera House, 6 Fenyang Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu, Xuhui District 汾阳路6号，近淮海中路

Short Shorts Skate Party @ RIINK

With temperatures soaring, RIINK's Short Shorts Skate Party is back!

Hairy or not, it's time to flaunt those legs. This weekend, bring your boldest, most vibrant shorts to the neon-lit dance floor. DJ Shelter and FLYZ will be spinning the hottest tracks as you glide and groove.

Free shot for anyone rocking those short shorts! Bar and kitchen will be open late, and big groups get drink discounts. Grab your crew, come show off and cool down!

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!

Fri & Sat Aug 16 & 17, from 7pm; RMB388-520

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

Angel Temptation @ La Suite

This weekend, La Suite will take you on a journey to explore the temptation of angels!

Discover whether your inner self is an angel or a devil. No matter which role you choose, La Suite will be the perfect place for you to let loose and express yourself.

Enjoy the fun of revelry together.

Fri & Sat Aug 16 & 17, 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 Here

Saturday

TONI VARGA ft. FRSH 006 Rooftop & Club Party @ Electric Circus

Redefining the city's clubbing experience with a marathon celebration spanning 12 hours across two sensational stages.

From 3pm till 3am, step into the vibrant world of The Shanghai EDITION as Space Panda presents you two parties in one day: Daytime rooftop celebration followed by a proper nightclub session.

Eclectic music influenced by house and techno by international headliner TONI VARGA - Resident DJ of the legendary ELROW party series, plus seven supporting DJs.

FRSH 006, where music, community, and boundless energy collide for an unforgettable journey from dusk till dawn.

For table booking and more info, please contact WeChat ID: Emilboo

Sat Aug 17, 3pm-3am; Early Bird RMB128, Presale RMB158, Door RMB188, includes one drink

Electric Circus - The Shanghai EDITION, 7/F, Heritage Building, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Henan Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 南京东路199号辅楼7楼, 近河南中路

Pizza vs Grill & Lambrusco vs Sicilian Wines @ Bella Vita

Ever wondered if Lambrusco pairs better with pizza or if Sicilian wine can elevate your grilled meat? It’s time to unleash your inner sommelier... or at least your inner pizza lover!

This Saturday dinner, bring your appetite and your best wine tasting face — bonus points if you can swirl and sniff without spilling!

Enjoy Bella Vita's delicious pizza and perfectly grilled meats, all while sipping on your choice of Lambrusco or Sicilian wine.

Whether you're a novice or a self-proclaimed expert, every sip and slice guarantees a night of laughter and culinary adventure.

Sat Aug 17, 5-10pm; RMB199

Bella Vita, 555 Haifang Lu, by Xikang Lu 海防路555号, 近西康路

Queen Tribute Concert @ The Pearl

Freddie has been brought back to life!

Without doubt one of the best nights of entertainment this city has to offer, and your chance to sing along with all of Queen’s biggest hits.

There will also be a warm up show by Aussie bluesman Dave Stone from 7.30pm.

This show is always packed, so be sure to buy your tickets before they sell out!

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Sat Aug 17, 7.30pm; RMB180

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

Sunday

Deep Dish Pizza @ Cages Jing'an

Deep Dish is back at Cages Jing'an this Sunday to satisfy your pizza cravings!

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

And don’t miss their brand new special flavor: Sausage & Mushroom Deep Dish Pizza.

Sun Aug 18, 11am 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

Jazz Brunch @ Abbey Road

Head to Abbey Road for a brunch accompanied by some good ol' jazz music.

Sun Aug 18, 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 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

Tuesday

We Love Movies Quiz @ El Santo

This week's themed quiz at El Santo is We Love Movies.

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 20, 7pm; 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

Festivals & Parties

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

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; RMB218-436

Shanghai Sunland Park, 628 Qifan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 上海市浦东新区启帆路628号

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

Crested Ibises @ New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center

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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

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

Comedy

SpicyComedy 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.

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 Aug 14, 7.30pm, RMB128
Fri Aug 16, 7.30pm, RMB128
Sat Aug 17, 7.30pm, RMB150
Wed 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 Shows

Viviane 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

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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 Music

Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

At this month’s Linkin Park / Nu Metal show at The Pearl, the core focus will be on Linkin Park to honor his memory of Chester Bennington as best they know how... by rocking and moshing hard!

Along with the major Linkin Park hits, the Red Stars will be banging out tunes from Korn, Limp Bizkit, Deftones, Godsmack, Disturbed, Papa Roach, System of a Down, Rage Against The Machine and Three Days Grace. This will be a high voltage concert from start to finish.

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Sat Aug 31, 9pm; RMB150

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

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. Scan the QR to get your tickets now: