Dec 23: Pat Lok
Parisian record label and fashion brand Kitsuné takes over Le Baron and they’ve recruited the rising Vancouver based producer to soundtrack the party. Mixing soul with classic house, Pat Lok has struck a chord with tastemakers like The Fader, institutions like BBC Radio 1 and fashionistas like Victoria’s Secret.
Dec 23, 10pm-late, free entry with RSVP. Le Baron, see event listing.
Dec 23: Do Hits!
For their last month, The Shelter is eschewing big international names to shower some love on China’s top talents. As a peddler of “future music from Beijing,” producer Howie Lee has been funnelling his budding international acclaim into this rising collective. Lee, Jason Hou and Veeky will spin while the sinister Zaliva-D and Organ Tapes perform live sets. For more, check out our 2015 interview with Howie Lee.
Dec 23, 10pm-late, RMB50. The Shelter.
Dec 23: Paco Buggin
Lola’s getting all psychedelic with this party featuring the Madrid DJ and producer that’s been rocking clubs around the world for the past two decades.
Dec 23, 10pm-late, RMB100 (free entry until 1.30am with password 'MVP'). Lola, see event listing.
Dec 23-24: Bar Rouge Christmas Series
The
Bund institution is teaming up with Belvedere for a series of White
Christmas themed parties, where it doesn’t matter if you’ve been naughty
or nice, it just matters if you like good vodka. Dress code: elegant
with a touch of white.
Dec 23-24, 9.30pm-late, RMB100 (free entry until midnight with password ‘A2 Event’). Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Dec 23-25: Shanghai Christmas Amazing Pillow Fight
Christmas might not be such a tradition in China but MAO Livehouse’s annual Christmas pillow fight is becoming one for Shanghai. Bands and DJs will perform adding to the ambience, but the main show is the epic pillow fight carnage. There are two sessions on Dec 23-24 (7-8.30pm and 9.30-11pm) with one epic Christmas battle going down from 7.30-9.30pm.
Dec 23-25, 7-8.30pm and 9.30-11pm (Fri-Sat), 7.30-9.30pm (Sun), RMB158. MAO Livehouse.
Dec 24: Urban Fest
There’s plenty of partying opportunities at The Mansion over Christmas weekend including this ‘Shanghai’s first completely interactive festival’ where the ‘distinction between performer and spectator is gone.’ Expect street art, percussion, fire performances and plenty of mind games that will tingle all your five senses.
Dec 24, noon-late, RMBTBA. The Mansion, see event listing.
Dec 24: Asian Dope Boys
Just a couple more weeks before Shanghai has to bid adieu to The Shelter but there’s still a few more parties to pay tribute including the mega-Bassment anniversary going down on December 22 featuring pretty much every DJ in Shanghai. However, this week’s party pick is the outlandish hip hop musical project from contemporary art giant Chen Tianzhuo.
Dec 24, 10pm-late, RMB100. The Shelter.
Dec 30: Brodinski
The Parisian DJ and producer known for his mix of bass heavy house and noisy techno was recruited by Kanye West for Yeezus. Since then, he's spread the love with his Bromance label while maintaining his reputation as one of the most exciting producers in the game.
Dec 30, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. Arkham.
Dec 31: New Year’s Eve
From Brexit to President-elect Trump, 2016 has been an interesting year. Say goodbye to a year that many has described as “the absolute shittiest” in style while pouring a 40 out for the numerous iconic figures like the Purple One (pictured) that passed away this year. While 2016 may have been the worse, it doesn’t mean you can start 2017 on the right foot. Stay tuned to our full New Year’s Eve party guide.
Dec 31: David Guetta
Image by Ellen Von Unsworth
Few DJs encapsulate the mainstreaming of electronic dance music like David Guetta. A veteran of the French underground, the producer has been catapulted into superstardom thanks to anthems like ‘Where Them Girls At’ and ‘When Loves Take Over.’ The two-time Grammy Award winner returns to Shanghai with his first China arena tour, ready to welcome in 2017 with help from fellow DJ Mag anointed Top 10 DJ, Oliver Heldens. For more, check out our interview with David Guetta.
Dec 31, 8pm, RMB380-480 (RMB980 for VIP tickets). Shanghai New International Expo Center.
Dec 31: The Shelter’s Final Night
It’s going to be a bittersweet New Year’s Eve as the city will be ringing goodbye to 2016 and more importantly, The Shelter. For years a staple of the city’s clubbing underground, the subterranean club will be going all out for its last rager with 20 DJs from its past getting one last chance to tear the house down.
Dec 31, 8pm-late, RMBTBA. The Shelter.
Jan 1: Caked Up & Darq E Freaker
SHFT is ringing in 2017 with a killer double bill pairing Dimak’s Caked Up with London grime lord Darq E Freaker. Local stalwarts Tsunano, Warz, Luce and Bass Hoodie support.
Jan 1, 10pm-late, RMB220. Arkham, see event listing.
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