The 7 Best Live Shows in Shanghai This Week

By Bryan Grogan, May 22, 2019

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That's Shanghai takes a look at the best live shows on this week:


May 22-23: The Jesus and Mary Chain Live in Shanghai

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One of the most hotly anticipated gigs of the year and it’s… sold out. But, if you managed to grab a ticket, rejoice! Since their long-awaited reunion in 2007, The Jesus and Mary Chain have released several greatest hits compilations, as well as a new studio album Damage and Joy. The alt-rock band continues to shake up the music scene and will play across China for the first time in seven years this month.

May 22-23, 8pm; RMB398 Pre-sale. RMB480 Door. VasLive. See event listing


May 23: Sophie Zelmani Live in Shanghai

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Swedish singer/songwriter Sophie Zelmani lands in Shanghai this spring as part of her Sunrise Tour. Since the release of her self-titled debut album in 1995, audiences around the globe have lauded Zelmani's whispery folk-pop songs about life and love. She'll be performing the heartwarming classics along with new hits from her 2017 album My Song at Modern Sky Lab this weekend.

May 23, 7.30pm; RMB280-480. Modern Sky Lab. See event listing. Tickets.


May 24: Cedric Gervais Live in Shanghai

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Bar Rouge will be playing host to one of the hottest names in the house music circuit, Cedric Gervais, the Grammy award-winning French DJ and regular resident at top venues in Miami and Vegas. He will be playing his remarkable house and electronic beats, which have made him one of the most sought-after DJs & music producers worldwide.

May 24, 9pm; RMB150 early bird, RMB250 presale, RMB300 door. Bar Rouge. See event listing. Tickets


May 24: Mamahuhu pres. Friday Night with Friends 

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Join the folks behind the highly popular video series and comedy troupe, Mamahuhu, for an evening full of belly laughs. With two sessions of the comedy show, one at 8pm and another at 10pm, there’s no reason to miss out on this event. 

May 24, 8/10pm; RMB60 presale, RMB80 door. Real Shanghai Cafe. See event listing. Tickets.


May 25: China Social Club’s Fifth Birthday at Dada

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China Social Club is turning five this Saturday at Dada. They grow up so fast. PCJ and Frau will be raising sails for this voyage with a crew of Knopha and MIIIA in tow. Expect lots of techno, rave and house all night long. China Social Club will also be selling a couple of limited edition CSCull and Crossbones flags on the night.

May 25, 9pm; free entry. Dada. See event listing


May 25: Rat Boy

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Named as NME’s Best New Artist of 2016, Rat Boy (aka Jordan Cardy) combines alternative rock, accented British vocals and a penchant for rapping, making him reminiscent of the sort of vital music that brought Jamie T to fame. Catch him and his newest album, Internationally Unknown, when he arrives in Shanghai this weekend. 

May 25, 9pm; RMB180 presale, RMB220 door. Mao Livehouse. See event listing. Tickets


May 26: Angus & Julia Stone Live in Shanghai

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Australian indie folk act Angus & Julia Stone have cemented themselves as one of the best songwriting duos around. With albums like Down the Way and their self-titled third album still in heavy rotation among lovelorn romantics, the pair arrive in Shanghai this weekend to play what we can only imagine will be an awesome set. 

May 26, 8.30pm; RMB420 presale, RMB480 door. Modern Sky Lab. See event listing. Tickets


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[Cover image via 247 Tickets, Rat Boy/Facebook]

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