3 Best Live Music Shows in Shenzhen This Weekend

By That's Shenzhen, May 3, 2019

That’s Shenzhen takes a look at the best gigs of the week.

Sat, May 4: Carl Barat @ B10

Image via Carl Barat/Facebook

Iconic guitarist with The Libertines, and a damn good solo act in his own right, Carl Barat returns to China once more this May after a successful tour around the PRC in 2018.

Sat May 4, 8.30pm; RMB320 presale, RMB380 at the door. B10. See event listing. Tickets.

Sun, May 5: Vervo Concept pres. Vervo Showcase @ Oil

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Image via 247 Tickets

This showcase will put local techno music on full display, with appearances from local favorites Emi-CX, MLRV, as well as Yunnan native TuLand, and D.Fighter, both of whom should be familiar to fans of The Window in Guangzhou or Peacock in Shenzhen.

Sun May 5, 10pm; RMB40 presale, RMB60 at the door. Oil. See event listing. Tickets.

Sun, May 5: Von Citizen @ Hou Live

Guangzhou progressive metal band Von Citizen carry on the lofty tradition of Canton’s metal scene. With their first album, Sentience, already in the bag, Von Citizen set out on a eight-city tour around the country this month.

Sun May 5, 8.30pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 at the door. Hou Live. See event listing. Tickets.

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[Cover image via Carl Barat/Facebook, 247 Tickets, Showstart]