Party Planner: 12 Best Nightlife Events This Golden Week

By Erica Martin and Josh Parker, September 28, 2017

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That's Shanghai takes a look at this weekend's best parties:


Sep 29: MC Jin

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SHFT teams up with Absolut. Nights Hip Hop Tour to host this performance from MC Jin, a rapper and contestant on the TV show Rap of China who also became one of the first Chinese artists to break the Billboard Top 200 in the US. Catch him at Arkham.

Sep 29, 10pm, RMB300 presale, RMB350 door. Arkham, see event listing.


Sep 29: Henning Baer

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Say Yes hosts Berlin-based DJ Henning Baer, who is the senior resident of popular Berlin techno night Grounded Theory, which is known for its diverse and cutting edge sets. Catch a special holiday set from him at Elevator.

Sep 29, 10pm. Elevator, see event listing.


Sep 30: Asian Vibes Holiday Special 

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This Golden Week holiday party showcases techno DJs from around Asia, including Marcus L from South Korea, Masaru from Japan, DJ Doggy, Max Shen and Ryu from China, and Asian Vibes founder Yoshinaga. Taipei’s VJ Keefer provides visuals.

Sep 30, 10pm, RMB70 presale, RMB100 door. Arkham, see event listing.


Oct 1: Medusa Golden Shower

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Elevator’s pansexual dance party returns with a raunchy Golden Week theme. Head there for sets of queer house and soulful techno from residents Michael Cignarale, Mau Mau and newcomer Diamond Lil, plus sassy visuals from VJNY.

Oct 1, 10pm. Elevator, see event listing.


Oct 1: Over/Under

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Get your Golden Week off to a roaring start with this all-day event at the McKinnon Hotel. Two parties will be happening at once — on on the hotel’s open-air terrace overlooking Jing’an and the other in the warehouse-esque space underneath. Popasuda and China Social Club will DJ, while Eddy Yang sling cocktails and Bearded Bear Catering serves up tacos and BBQ.

Oct 1, 2pm-late. The McKinnon Hotel, see event listing.


Oct 1: Brodinski

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S.T.D. brings pioneering French producer Brodinski to Shanghai over this year’s national holiday. He’s worked with Kanye West and Theophilius and is known for meshing techno with bass heavy-house music and minimal. Catch his show at Arkham.

Oct 1, 10pm, RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Arkham, see event listing.


Oct 2: Beer Plus Grand Opening

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Much more than your typical bottle shop, Beer Plus is ready to show you why with its grand opening. Boasting a wide variety of beers, spirits, wines and cocktails - including their own beer on tap - there is space available for a quiet drink alone, a get-together with your mates or an easy and efficient shopping experience if you'd prefer enjoying your purchase at home. Beer Plus also has a host of food available from across the globe ranging from steaks to seafood to pizza. Head down to their grand opening and get 50 per cent off all beer bottles.

Oct 2, 8pm. Beer Plus, see event listing.


Oct 3: Norman Nodge

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Making his China debut, Elevator hosts Norman Nodge for the very first time in the Middle Kingdom. Resident DJ at Berghain since 2005, the German has been a regular of the Berlin scene, forging a reputation with his serious brand of techno.

Oct 3, 10.30pm, RMB50 presale RMB80 door. Elevator, see event listing


Oct 3: Kamixlo

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Wooozy brings the "blue-haired bass demon" back to Shanghai for a show at ALL as part of the Asian release tour for his Bloodless Live EP. Expect pounding, visceral bass music that mixes reggaeton and other Latin beats with an electic mix of electronic music that's impossible not to dance to. Deep Fried Kitty, Scintii, Illsee and Sleepless will perform in support.

Oct 3, 11pm. All Club, see event listing.


Oct 4: Knxwledge

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Currently based in Los Angeles, up-and-coming producer and artist Knxwledge - who has produced for Kendrick Lamar - curates a unique sound by creating a pastiche of soul, jazz and hip-hop into a style very much his own. Be sure to stop by Arkham for his set this Golden Week.

Oct 4, 10pm. Arkham, see event listing


Oct 5: A$AP Nast

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Hailing from Harlem in New York, A$AP Nast is perhaps better known as part of hip-hop outfit, A$AP Mob. A critically-accalimed performer in his own right, Nast is known for his rapid-fire rhymes and ability to adapt his flow seamlessly to match the beats of all styles and eras.

Oct 5, 10pm, RMB220 early bird RMB280 presale. Arkham, see event listing


Oct 6: Timetable Records

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A crew of musicans from around the world including Nosaj Thing, 4thSex, Holodec and Daito Manabe, Timetable Records collectively represents a cross section of music and visual interactive media. Catch them at Arkham this national holiday.

Oct 6, 10pm. Arkham, see event listing.


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