The 6 Best Live Shows in Shanghai This Week

By That's Shanghai, October 30, 2019

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That's Shanghai takes a look at the best live shows in town this week.


Nov 1: Dizkar

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Fan of oolong tea and mellow, sweet vibes, hip hop producer Dizkar is taking to the stage at Lofas this weekend. The Kunming musician released his new album Search for Nothing in October, featuring appearances from the likes of Illa J. 

Nov 1, 8.30pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 door. Lofas. See event listing. Tickets


Nov 2: Maybe Mars 12 Year Anniversary

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Celebrating 12 years of releasing some of the best Chinese underground and indie rock music, one of our favorite labels is bringing together Jumping Goat (who released new album Walking On The Ice in October), Muzzy Mum and Rejian Bei Shashou for an evening of delightfully dirty music. 

Nov 2, 8.30pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Yuyintang. See event listing. Tickets


Nov 2: BUDX Freak Out Halloween Warehouse Rave Shanghai

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If you’re looking for a real rager in Shanghai this weekend, BUDX Freak Out 2019 is the party for you. That’s right, China’s biggest Halloween warehouse rave is back! The fifth annual Halloween bash welcomes all you ravers, party people and freaks to their Evil Circus. Just like every year, there will be an action packed lineup of DJs and rappers like Herobust, Svdden Death, K?D, ATLiens and Fat Nick. But wait, there’s more. In line with the evil circus theme, there will be all sorts of games, monsters and more to keep the party going into the wee hours. 

Nov 2, 7pm; RMB300. That's Territory. See event listing. Tickets


Nov 2: Johnny O’Neal Trio

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After 40-plus years as a professional pianist, vocalist and entertainer, Johnny O’Neal has earned the title of 'master' with fellow musicians and audiences around the world. Highlights of his awe-inspiring career include stints with Ray Brown, Milt Jackson and Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, as well as a Carnegie Hall debut in 1985 on solo piano opening for Oscar Peterson and induction into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 1998. 

Nov 2-3, 6pm, 9.30pm (Nov2), 5pm (Nov 3); RMB220-400. Blue Note Shanghai. See event listing. Tickets


Nov 2-3: Moulin Dream Immersive Cabaret Theater

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Moulin Rouge. The roaring '20s of old Shanghai. Dream Of The Red Chamber, Cao Xueqin’s masterpiece, one of China's four great classical novels. These are the swirling and smoky realms that inspire the one you will step into at The Pearl. Twenty-four cast members, spectacular dance numbers, classic and contemporary musical hits and close-up interactive theater are all on hand to tease your senses. 

Nov 2-3, 6pm doors, 7pm show starts; RMB488-8,888. The Pearl. See event listing. Tickets


Nov 2-3: Rye Music Festival

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Rye Music Festival is expanding to take in new horizons. The first ever Shanghai-based Rye Music Festival takes place at the beginning of November, with a host of fantastic Chinese bands on the line-up, including The Big Band contestants Click #15, Hedgehog and Miserable Faith, as well as one of our favorite Taiwan singers, 9m88. Snag your tickets now while you still can. 

Nov 2-3, 12.30pm; RMB320-450. Shanghai International Music Village. See event listing. Tickets


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