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By T+ Tickets, August 22, 2025

Featured Event

Shanghai’s First Highland Games @ NAIS Pudong

Get ready for a celebration of Scottish culture like no other. Shanghai Scottish is proud to present Shanghai’s First Highland Games, taking place at Nord Anglia International School (NAIS) Pudong on Saturday, September 13.

Expect a vibrant day of traditional Scottish athletics, kilts, bagpipes, and community spirit at this iconic cultural celebration in the heart of Shanghai.

Tickets

Tickets are priced as follows:

Individual Adult: RMB120
Individual Child: RMB85
Family of 3 (2 Adults, 1 Child): RMB300
Family of 4 (2 Adults, 2 Children): RMB380
Children Under 3: Complimentary

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Sat Sep 13, 12 noon-5.30pm; RMB85-380

NAIS Pudong, 2888 Junmin Gong Lu, by Henghe Zhong Lu, Pudong District 军民公路2888号, 近恒和中路

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Parties & Festivals

FOTO LIVE: Wednesday Jazz & Cocktails @ Fotografiska Shanghai

Every Wednesday, Fotografiska Shanghai hosts Wednesday Jazz & Cocktails, a FOTO LIVE event showcasing avant-garde jazz musicians on the fourth floor lounge stage.

Enjoy captivating performances and meticulously crafted cocktails, and spend quality time with friends in a modern art-enriched ambiance.

The ticket price includes a general admission pass to Fotografiska Shanghai, providing access to all current exhibitions on top of the Wednesday evening live jazz.

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Every Wed, 8-10pm; 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

FRSH Rooftop & Club Party ft. COOP (UK) @ The Shanghai EDITION

Mark your calendars for September 6 as Space Pands bring back their signature 12-hour music marathon—starting with a rooftop sunset party and building into an electrifying club night at The Shanghai EDITION.

Headlining the event is COOP (UK), representing Mixmag Asia, whose work has taken the genre to new heights across the region.

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

Sat Sep 6, 3pm-2am; RMB168, includes one welcome drink

Roof Garden & Electric Circus, The Shanghai EDITION, 7/F & 8/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

Garden Crush Rooftop Party @ La Fontaine

Step into the hidden oasis of La Fontaine—Shanghai’s most luxurious secret garden rooftop, with an unforgettable night under the stars.

Located right in front of the iconic Jing’an Temple, enjoy breathtaking aerial views as top DJs set the vibe and Shanghai’s coolest crowd gathers to celebrate.

With lush surroundings, elegant ambiance, and skyline magic, this exclusive venue promises an evening of music, beauty, and pure rooftop bliss.

Don’t miss the chance to experience one of the city’s most photogenic and talked-about destinations. The heart of Shanghai has a new beat—and it starts at La Fontaine.

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Sat Sep 6, 4-10pm; RMB118-138

La Fontaine, 2 Huashan Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu, Jing'an District 华山路2号, 近南京西路

Aqua Fiesta Pool Party @ Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao

Aqua Fiesta is back!

Space Panda brings you Shanghai’s most anticipated pool party, reimagined with even more energy and excitement. Get ready for an electrifying soundtrack as six DJs spin house, tech, and sun-soaked anthems from day to night.

This isn’t just a pool party, it’s a full-blown sensory spectacle, starring Shanghai’s most vibrant crowd. Whether it's basking in the sun by the pool, dancing to the music in the water, or having a ball game on the beach, Aqua Fiesta is your ultimate summer getaway.

Step into a tropical paradise as Space Panda transform Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao into the city’s hottest aquatic playground. From laid-back daytime vibes to golden-hour beats and after-dark energy, Aqua Fiesta is your passport to the ultimate summer escape.

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

Sat Sep 13, 11am-9pm; Early Bird RMB188, Presale RMB228, Door RMB268, included one welcome drink

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

Comedy

Herlarious @ Soda Comedy Club

Shanghai's funniest female comedians deliver sharp, honest takes on modern dating, relationships, the quirks of men, modern life, and more.

Expect laughter, catharsis, and maybe a few all-too-real moments. Herlariously relatable comedy shows that we all need!

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Every Sat, 9pm; RMB128

Soda Comedy Club, 7/F, Block A, 830 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Xizang Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 南京东路830号A馆7楼, 近西藏中路

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 Sep 3, 7.30pm, RMB120
Fri Sep 5, 8.10pm, RMB228
Sat Sep 6, 7.30pm, RMB288
Sun Sep 7, 4.30pm, RMB228
Wed Sep 10, 7.30pm, RMB120
Fri Sep 12, 8.10pm, RMB228
Sat Sep 13, 7.30pm, RMB150
Sun Sep 14, 7.30pm, RMB228

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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

Concerts & Shows

Lady M @ 1862 Theatre

Shakespeare’s Macbeth tells the story of a power-hungry couple consumed by guilt—but what if the tale was hers alone?

Lady M reimagines the classic tragedy through the eyes of its most infamous heroine, blending Western pop music with a bold, sung-through narrative.

Adapted by British composers James Beeny and Gina Georgio, and directed by China’s Xu Jun, this semi-immersive production breaks traditional staging with a dynamic, two-sided set at 1862 Theater, placing audiences at the heart of the action.

Starring Maya Hakvoort (Germany’s "Musical Queen"), Kerry Ellis (West End leading lady), and Chinese actresses Xu Lidong and Miao Mengchu as Lady Macbeth, alongside an international cast including Gian Marco Schiaretti (Notre-Dame de Paris) and Karl Queensborough (Hamilton) as Macbeth.

With striking mirrored staging reflecting Shakespeare’s "fair is foul" duality, Lady M becomes a psychological labyrinth—where ambition, madness, and fleeting humanity collide.

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Aug 31-Sep 14, 2.30pm & 7.30pm; RMB480-680

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

Sylvester Levay & His Friends @ Shanghai Culture Square

Celebrate legendary composer Sylvester Levay's 80th birthday with a spectacular showcase of German musical theater, featuring nine top-tier stars and 30+ iconic numbers from seven masterpieces, including Elisabeth, Mozart!, and Rebecca.

This exclusive Shanghai stop—the only performance outside Vienna—presents Levay’s signature blend of classical grandeur and contemporary flair, backed by a 30-piece live orchestra and enhanced by dazzling choreography.

A rare reunion of Levay’s lifelong collaborators, don’t miss this homage to German musical theatre’s golden era.

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Sep 4-7, 2pm & 7.30; RMB880-1,280

Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Huangpu District 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路

French Original Musical Molière @ Shanghai Culture Square

My name is Jean-Baptiste, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin.
I have set the course of my destiny, I have chosen to be a theater actor.

Molière is an indispensable part of French culture and a resounding name in the history of world theater. As one of the most significant writers of 17th-century French classicism, he was a pioneer of comedy, his works holding an important place in European theatrical history.

Centuries later, his plays still resonate. So it's hardly surprising to see Molière and his life transformed into an opera... somewhere between slam and rap.

That's the promise of Molière, L'opéra Urbain, produced by Dove Attia, the man behind such popular hits as The Ten Commandments, The Sun King and Mozart the Rock Opera.

While the sets and costumes will be period, 17th century, this is a staging that promises to be modern.

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Sep 12-18, 2pm & 7.30pm; RMB680-1,080

Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Huangpu District 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路

The Choir of Man @ Shanghai Centre Theatre

After electrifying audiences around the globe, the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash, The Choir of Man Is coming to Shanghai!

From Edinburgh Fringe Festival to London West End’s Arts Theatre, from Chicago’s Apollo Theatre, Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Centre to sold out Sydney Opera House, as well as Lisbon, Munich, Turin… this international sensation now brings its feel-good magic to China.

Set in a traditional British pub, The Choir of Man is a raucous, heartwarming celebration of community, brotherhood, and the joy of letting go.

Nine outrageously talented men take the stage—not only singing and dancing, but playing instruments, pulling pints, and sharing their stories.

Brimming with hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns N’ Roses, Avicii, and Katy Perry, this is a pub like no other.

A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, world-class wordsmiths, and sensational singers; this cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys serve it all… live.

Expect laughter, powerhouse vocals, cold beer, and a full-body dose of happiness. Whether you’re craving a break from work stress or just want a fun night out, this show is your ticket to let loose.

No plot. No pretension. Just 90 minutes of foot-stomping, beer-splashing, soul-lifting joy.

Everyone’s welcome. Come thirsty. Let loose. Cheers!

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Thu-Sun Sep 11-14, 2pm & 7.30pm; RMB280-680

Shanghai Centre Theatre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, Jing 'an District, Shanghai 上海市静安区南京西路1376号

Nakamura Nakazo @ New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center

"I want to act. I want to become a Kabuki actor."

In the golden age of Edo-era kabuki, a maverick star blazed across the stage—Nakamura Nakazo I, an outsider who defied tradition to become a legend.

Discovered by the visionary Ichikawa Danjūrō IV, this orphan-turned-icon shattered barriers, earning the revered title 'Master Nakazo.'

Now, his electrifying story comes to life in a bold new production. Directed by Ryuta Horai (Akasaka Grand Kabuki) and starring Tatsuya Fujiwara (Battle Royale, Death Note) as Nakazo, this gripping drama unveils the glitter and grit of kabuki’s backstage world.

With a script by Takashi Minamoto, the play merges razor-sharp social commentary with heart-pounding spectacle—a cathartic strike against modern ennui.

Prepare for a masterpiece that cuts through time—where tradition clashes with transcendent talent.

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Sat & Sun Sep 13 & 14, 2pm & 7.30pm; RMB280-1,080

New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center, 777 Gaoqingxi Lu, near Dongyu Lu 高青西路777号，近东育路

Enowate @ Shanghai International Dance Center

A dancer of extraordinary power and grace, Dickson Mbi summons multiple identities in this mesmerizing solo performance inspired by a life-changing journey to his ancestral home in Cameroon.

The symbolic presence of a two-headed snake, the tiger whose roar vibrated as part of a funeral ritual, the knowing touch of a blind elder… it was these unnerving encounters that profoundly affected the London choreographer during a recent trip to his family’s village.

They have all brought him closer to the animistic practices of his African heritage and to the mystical place where they meet with his modern East London upbringing.

Enowate, meaning ‘truth stands,’ draws on sinuous elements of hip-hop and contemporary dance in combination with original music and otherworldly animated projections.

In asking the relatable question ‘Who am I?’ he connects with enigmatic forces to reveal himself and emerge from the shadows.

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Fri & Sat Sep 19 & 20, 7.30pm & 2pm; RMB180-680

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

Fireworks: Philharmonic String Quintet Berlin @ Shanghai Concert Hall

Shanghai Concert Hall will ignite with the symphonic brilliance of the Philharmonic String Quintet Berlin—an elite ensemble of Berliner Philharmoniker principals whose unconventional lineup (featuring a double bass) expands the colors and power of chamber music.

Their program, Fireworks, blends classical mastery with virtuosic sparks, from Dvořák’s lush String Quintet No. 3 to Paganini’s dazzling La Campanella (arranged for viola) and Bottesini’s Mendelssohn-inspired Grande Allegro for double bass.

Celebrated for their "symphonic abundance" (Wiesbadener Zeitung), the quintet transforms Mozart’s Figaro Overture and Sarasate’s Carmen Fantasy into electrifying miniatures, while Bernstein’s West Side Story and Janis Joplin’s Purple Haze reveal their playful versatility.

Each member—including cellist Tatjana Vassiljeva (Royal Concertgebouw principal) and violinist Luiz Filipe Coelho—brings soloistic prowess to this rare collaboration, offering a concert that’s "an absolute delight from first note to last."

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Wed Sep 24, 7.30pm; RMB180-580

Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yan'an Dong Lu, by Jinling Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 延安东路523号, 近金陵中路

tick, tick…BOOM! @ Shangyin Opera House

tick, tick…BOOM! is the semi-autobiographical masterpiece by musical theatre legend Jonathan Larson, best known for his iconic work Rent. Larson poured all his anxieties, passion, and creative struggles leading up to age 30 into this one piece.

It tells a story that resonates with every dreamer. Jon, a young composer of musical theater, is about to turn 30 but finds himself stuck between dream and reality. Living in a cramped New York apartment, he waits tables by day and works tirelessly on his musical by night.

Meanwhile, those around him choose more conventional paths—his girlfriend longs for a stable life, and his best friend has left the performing art industry for a corporate career. With time running out, Jon faces the ultimate question—should he give in to reality or risk everything for his dream?

Featuring explosive rock music and emotionally resonant lyrics, the show paints an honest portrait of a young artist fighting to stay true to his vision.

More than just Larson’s artistic confession, the work has inspired generations of creators—including Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda.

In 2021, the story reached global audiences once again through the acclaimed Netflix adaptation starring Andrew Garfield, which won a Golden Globe and reignited interest in this timeless gem.

Making its China debut in Shanghai, a top-tier creative team from London West End has come together to deliver a brand-new production, complete with stunning stage design and a powerful live band.

With an electrifying score and a deeply moving story, the show will strike a chord with every soul that refuses to settle for the ordinary.

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Sep 19-28, 2pm & 7.30pm; RMB280-880

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

Muerta de Amor @ Shanghai International Dance Center

Following the sensational ¡VIVA!, Spanish National Dance Award-winner Manuel Liñán returns to Shanghai with his audacious new flamenco masterpiece, Muerta de Amor.

Premiered at the Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla, this all-male production deconstructs love’s paradoxes through raw vocals, thunderous footwork, and the haunting strains of traditional Copla music.

Twelve artists blur gender and tradition, weaving desire and defiance into a visceral tapestry. Dark costumes slash against a pink-black set, embodying love’s duality—fragile yet fierce.

Liñán’s choreography, drawn from his own romantic history, interrogates intimacy: How does love live? How does it die?

The answers unfold in a whirlwind of clapping, stomping, and soul-baring dance.

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Fri & Sat Sep 26 & 27, 7.30pm & 2pm; RMB180-880

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

Devils and Angels: Ning Feng × Xuefei Yang Violin & Guitar Duo Recital @ Shanghai Concert Hall

A rare collaboration between two of China’s most celebrated virtuosos: violinist Ning Feng (2006 Paganini Competition winner) and classical guitarist Xuefei Yang (Gramophone-listed “top guitarist”).

United by their shared roots and decades of friendship since studying at London’s Royal Academy of Music, the duo presents a program blending Western masterpieces with Eastern tributes.

At its heart lies Paganini’s fiery Sonata Concertata—a showcase of technical brilliance by the “devil’s violinist”—paired with Schubert’s lyrical Arpeggione Sonata, inspired by the composer’s awe of “angelic” music.

The concert also features solo interludes, including Yang’s rendition of Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 and Feng’s take on Tárrega’s Recuerdos de la Alhambra, alongside Chinese classics like Fisherman’s Song at Eventide.

A night of passion, precision, and cross-cultural dialogue, Devils and Angels promises to captivate with its fusion of intimacy and virtuosity.

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Sat Sep 27, 7.30pm; RMB80-580

Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yan'an Dong Lu, by Jinling Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 延安东路523号, 近金陵中路

Handel’s Rinaldo by The English Concert @ Shanghai Concert Hall

Experience Handel’s masterpiece Rinaldo in a concert performance by the renowned The English Concert, led by Artistic Director Harry Bicket.

This captivating production features an exceptional cast, including countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen in the title role, alongside Alexander Chance, Ashley Riches, Rachael Wilson, Andy Shen Liu, Mary Bevan, and Paula Murrihy.

Founded in 1972, The English Concert is celebrated for its precision, passion, and artistry in Baroque and classical repertoire. Under Bicket’s direction, the ensemble brings Rinaldo to life with dynamic energy and expressive depth.

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness one of Handel’s greatest operas, performed by world-class musicians and vocalists.

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Oct 16, 7.30pm; RMB380-1,080

Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yan'an Dong Lu, by Jinling Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 延安东路523号, 近金陵中路

The Lyric Passion: Opera Arias @ Shanghai Centre Theatre

A world-class opera extravaganza is about to take the Shanghai stage!

Acclaimed by Le Figaro as "the most enchanting Spanish rose," soprano Beatrice J. Marconi—a radiant star who has shared the stage with José Carreras—joins forces with Albert Pros-Deprius, the Francesco Cilea International Music Prize-winning tenor who has performed alongside Montserrat Caballé.

Guiding their every breath is Josep Buforn Galan, masterful pianist and longtime accompanist of Carreras.

On this magical night, the theater transforms into the Mediterranean—where soaring arias, passionate Zarzuela melodies, and the soul of Italian opera collide.

From 'Nessun Dorma' to 'O Mio Babbino Caro,' every note will sweep you into a whirlwind of romance and drama.

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Sat Oct 25, 2.30pm & 7.30pm; RMB179-999

Shanghai Centre Theatre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, Jing 'an District, Shanghai 上海市静安区南京西路1376号

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory @ Shanghai Culture Square

Embark on a magical journey to Willy Wonka’s whimsical world as the Broadway hit—inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved tale—makes its China debut.

Follow young Charlie Bucket and four golden-ticket winners through a realm of chocolate waterfalls, fizzy lifting drinks, and Oompa-Loompas, in this dazzling adaptation that has enchanted audiences worldwide.

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Nov 13-16, 2pm & 7.30; 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

MOZART! Das Musical @ Shanghai Culture Square

Experience the magic of the German-language musical MOZART!

Based on the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the genius composer and rebellious visionary, this production blends dazzling music, lavish costumes, and cutting-edge multimedia design.

After its sensational 40-show run in Shanghai in 2016, MOZART! returns with a fresh twist—featuring a live orchestra, original Vienna production costumes, and breathtaking LED visuals.

With music by Sylvester Levay and lyrics by Michael Kunze, this immersive performance promises to reignite the 'Mozart fever' among audiences.

Don’t miss this electrifying tribute to a timeless legend!

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Nov 27-30, 2pm & 7.30; RMB680-1,080

Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Huangpu District 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路

2025 Mini Festival: Testimony Shostakovich – Borodin Quartet Concert @ Shanghai Concert Hall

Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the legendary Borodin Quartet with a three-day mini festival dedicated to the works of Dmitri Shostakovich.

Recognized as one of the most authoritative interpreters of Shostakovich’s music, the quartet will perform a selection of his profound string quartets across three evenings, offering audiences an unparalleled musical journey.

The festival opens on Friday, December 12 with Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 1 in C major, Op. 49, followed by the emotionally charged No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110, and concluding with No. 3 in F major, Op. 73.

The second concert on Saturday, December 13 features No. 4 in D major, Op. 83, No. 7 in F-sharp minor, Op. 108, and No. 12 in D-flat major, Op. 133.

The final performance on Sunday, December 14 includes No. 5 in B-flat major, Op. 92, No. 13 in B-flat minor, Op. 138, and the haunting No. 15 in E-flat minor, Op. 144.

Founded in 1945, the Borodin Quartet has maintained an extraordinary legacy, praised for its tonal beauty, technical mastery, and deep musical insight.

Their unique connection with Shostakovich—who personally guided their interpretations—makes these performances a rare and definitive experience, offering an exceptional opportunity to witness one of classical music’s most revered ensembles in an intimate setting.

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Dec 12-14, 7.30pm; RMB180-480

Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yan'an Dong Lu, by Jinling Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 延安东路523号, 近金陵中路

Roméo et Juliette French Musical @ Shanghai Culture Square

Roméo et Juliette, the musical, is adapted from Shakespeare’s timeless classic. It tells the story of Roméo and Juliette, two young lovers from rival families in Verona, whose long-standing feud cannot stop them from defying all barriers for love and freedom—even at the cost of their lives.

Since its premiere in France in 2001, the show has toured the world, captivating countless audiences. Hailed as "the greatest pop musical of the 21st century," it features hit songs like 'Aimer' and 'Les Rois du Monde,' which dominated the French music charts for over 17 weeks and sold millions of copies.

Having been staged in Shanghai three times, Roméo et Juliette made a triumphant return in 2023 as the first foreign original musical to perform in the city after a three-year hiatus. All 13 shows at Shanghai Culture Square were sold out.

Now, in 2025, this world-renowned musical is set to return once again, reigniting the passion for French musicals in Shanghai.

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Dec 18-21, 2pm & 7.30; RMB680-880

Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Huangpu District 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路

ELISABETH Das Musical @ Shanghai Culture Square

The musical ELISABETH dramatizes the tragic life of Austria’s Empress Sisi—from her fairy-tale marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph to her rebellion against royal constraints.

Haunted by Death, who covets her soul, she battles depression, loss, and political intrigue. With a soaring score and dark romanticism, the story explores her quest for freedom and the fall of the Habsburg Empire.

Now, ELISABETH returns to Shanghai in a stunning concert version—stripping back the staging to emphasize its sweeping score and powerful storytelling.

Minimalist yet evocative set design, opulent costumes, and dynamic LED visuals create an immersive experience, while a stellar cast and live European orchestra bring Sylvester Levay’s stirring music to life.

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Jan 14-18 2025, 2pm & 7.30; RMB480-1,080

Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Huangpu District 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路

Notre-Dame de Paris @ Shanghai Culture Square

Based on Victor Hugo’s acclaimed novel Notre-Dame de Paris, this musical tells the tragic love story of Quasimodo, the cathedral’s bell-ringer, and the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda.

Featuring unforgettable music by Richard Cocciante and lyrics by Luc Plamondon, the production brings Hugo’s epic tale to life with magnificent staging, energetic performances, and an international ensemble of singers, dancers, and acrobats—capturing the full sweep of history, fate, and human emotion from the original novel.

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Jan 29-Feb 15, 2pm & 7.30pm; RMB80-1,080

Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Huangpu District 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路

Cirque

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.

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Shanghai Circus World, 2266 Gonghexin Lu, by Guangzhong Xi Lu 共和新路2266号, 近广中西路

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.

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.

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Art Shows

Sebastião Salgado @ Fotografiska Shanghai

The first major posthumous retrospective of the recently departed Sebastião Salgado (1944–2025).

As one of the most influential documentary photographers of the contemporary era, Salgado's photographs operate not only as historical documents but as interventions within cultural and political discourse.

From the famines and wars of 1970s Africa to laborers in the tide of global industrialization, from rural Latin American cultures to the untouched wonders of Genesis, his work documents the human condition, global inequalities, and the fragile relationship between humanity and the natural world through incisive insight and a distinctive aesthetic.

Widely recognized for the aesthetic rigor and ethical urgency of his work, Salgado's images transcend conventional documentary photography, offering a visual language that merges journalistic inquiry with a profound humanist perspective, creating timeless works of both social significance and artistic mastery.

His lens gave visibility to the invisible, the marginalized, and the endangered—all are rendered visible with clarity and monumental beauty, challenging audiences to confront the social, environmental, and ethical urgencies of our time.

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Until Nov 11, 10.30am-11pm; RMB80-120, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska

Fotografiska Shanghai, 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路

Lawrence Lek | Nøtel @ Fotografiska Shanghai

The first comprehensive showcase in China of Nøtel, a groundbreaking solo exhibition by artist Lawrence Lek.

Continuously evolving since 2015, the project envisions a speculative model of future habitation, one that is fully globalized, standardized, and fundamentally transient.

During the exhibition, Fotografiska’s space will be transformed into a real estate marketing suite for the fictional Nøtel Corporation, Lek’s design for the luxury hotel of the future.

This immersive advertisement allows visitors to experience Nøtel through interactive video games, guided walkthrough trailers, and CGI prints, presenting the global hotel chain as if it already exists.

With music composed by electronic musician Kode 9 (Steve Goodman), the exhibition immerses audiences in a futuristic space oscillating between luxurious experiences and technological alienation.

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Until Nov 11, 10.30am-11pm; RMB80-120, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska

Fotografiska Shanghai, 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路

Photographic Geomancy @ Fotografiska Shanghai

Artists group exhibition 'Photographic Geomancy: Image, Fieldwork, and the Poetics of Geography,' featuring the works of 20 artists working at the intersections of art, geography, geology, and geopolitics.

The exhibition uses the metaphor of 'geomancy' to demonstrate how artists use on-site geographical research to address complicated themes including aesthetics, culture, environment, identity, and geopolitics in Chinese geography.

The exhibition is organized into multiple interconnected sections, which are based on the substance and issues explored by the artists in their work. It invites the audience to explore the mountains, rivers, and historical aspects of China, following the artists' journey.

The exhibition aims to reinterpret the expansive Chinese landscape by combining visual art, geography, and history.

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Until Oct 8, 10.30am-11pm; RMB80-120, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska

Fotografiska Shanghai, 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路

Too Rich City: The Old White Swan Passenger @ Fotografiska Shanghai

Digital artist Huang Hexhan's latest solo exhibition 'Too Rich City: The Old White Swan Passenger' will guide audiences through a phantasmagoric journey traversing virtual and physical realities.

The exhibition presents a chrono-virtual voyage centered around the fantastical journey of the 'Old White Swan'—a narrative depicting how, after the demolition of Zhongshan Park, an antiquated pleasure craft retrieves its final passenger: the goddess statue Jingyue.

Visitors will board this temporal vessel to navigate through Too Rich City's surreal landscapes, ultimately returning to the park's inaugural day, thus completing an ouroboric cycle of urban memory.

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Until Sep 7, 10.30am-11pm; RMB80-120, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska

Fotografiska Shanghai, 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路