35 Awesome Things to Do in Shanghai Over CNY

By That's Shanghai, January 19, 2023

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Brunch & All Day Happy Hour @ Cantina Agave

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Fumin Lu-Changle Lu institution Cantina Agave is open throughout the holiday, with select items from their brunch menu on offer and – get this – Happy Hour from 11am to 8pm every damn day. We're talking Corona, Margaritas, Sangria and Prosecco.

This could all get wonderfully messy!

Daily, 11am-8pm.

Cantina Agave, 291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu 富民路291号, 近长乐路.

Lucky Roll @ RIINK

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RIINK is open all day everyday during the CNY holiday!

For those looking for a cool space to entertain your energetic kids, tired of cooking and need a place to relax with other mommies and daddies, or simply to pick up a healthy fun hobby for the new year, RIINK is the place to head!

Throw on a pair of shiny wheels to roll in some good luck and fortune for you and your family in a fun CNY setting. And enjoy a special eat + drink + skate deal at RMB188. Let’s roll!

Kitchen and bar serving 11am-1am daily. Children six years old or above are welcomed skating daytime from 11am-6pm. Happy Bunny Year!

Daily, 11am-1pm, kids welcome until 6pm.

RIINK, Shankang Li, Building 18, Room 102, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu  静安区康定路358号陕康里18号楼102室.

CNY Happy Hour Madness @ Yugo Bar & Grill

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Every day over Spring Festival, from 5-7pm, beer, wine and prosecco are just RMB25 a glass and bottles of wine or prosecco RMB110 at Yugo Bar & Grill.

Daily, 5-7pm.

Yugo Bar & Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.

¥188 Free Flow Prosecco & Estrella Galicia Beer @ Celia Academy

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Over the Chinese New Year period, it is just RMB188 for free flow prosecco and Estella Galicia Beer at Celia Academy, with buy-one-get-one on bottles between 11pm-2am.

Celia Academy has events going on every night of the holidays, keep scrolling to find out what they are.

Daily, 10am-10pm.

Celia Academy, 709 Jiaozhou Lu, by Changping Lu 胶州路709号, 近昌平路.

Rink on the Bund @ BFC

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The Bund Finance Center (BFC) Ice Skating Rink, known as 'Rink on the Bund,' is hugely popular for all ages, and bigger and better than ever before.

This brand new and upgraded 300-square-meter professional ice rink is the perfect way to enjoy the magical winter season, be it in sunshine or under the sparkling evening lights, and is open every day until February 26.

Daily, 10am-10pm.

BFC, 600 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, near Fengjing Lu 中山东二路600号, 近枫泾路.

Chinese New Year Lucky Draw @ BottlesXO

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Bottles XO is doing a daily giveaway over the New Year period, with wine, a CNY hamper and a whole lot more to give away. Feeling lucky? Scan the QR code on the poster above.

Daily, Online.

Friday January 20

Ceviche Ya Later @ Tacolicious

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Good times are what it is all about at Tacolicious each Friday. This week sees their famous ceviche just RMB35 and the happiest of happy hours all night long.

It all kicks off from 6pm, so head on over after work, get into holiday mode and get LOADED.

Fri Jan 20, 6pm-Late.

Tacolicious, Room 104-105, 34 Yuyao Lu, by Xikang Lu 余姚路34号1幢104-105室, 近西康路.

Queen Tribute Concert @ The Pearl

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Freddie has been brought back to life! Without doubt one of the best nights of entertainment this city has to offer, and your chance to sing along with all of Queen’s biggest hits. This show is always packed, so be sure to buy your tickets before they sell out!

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Fri Jan 20, 6pm doors, 8.30pm pre-show, 9.30pm show; RMB180 presale, RMB220 on the door.

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路.

Italian Wine Tasting Dinner @ Da Marco

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BottlesXO and Good Italy is hosting an Italian wine tasting accompanied with dinner and welcome drinks. Check out the menu above.

For more information, click here.

Fri Jan 20, 7pm; RMB288 per person.

Da Marco, 1/F, Golden Bridge Garden, 103 Dong Zhu'anbang Lu, by Jiangsu Lu 东渚安浜路103号1楼, 近江苏路.

Quiz Night @ Yugo Grill

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Friday night is Quiz Night at Yugo Grill. Head on down for delicious food, well-priced drinks and a testing of the ol' gray matter.

Every Fri, 8pm.

Yugo Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.

MET Lanterns @ Celia Academy

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There is a party every night of Spring Festival at Celia Academy. It kicks off on the Friday, with MET and Lanterns, with music from Tys, Sherr and Marcos Godoy.

Fri Jan 20, 11pm-Late.

Celia Academy709 Jiaozhou Lu, by Changping Lu 胶州路709号, 近昌平路.

Saturday January 21

Chinese New Year’s Eve Party @ Bella Casa

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Bella Casa restaurant with BottlesXO and Good Italy would like to invite you to celebrate the Chinese New Year‘s Eve on the Bund, with unlimited drinks and special New Year food, all for just RMB99.

For more information, click here.

Sat Jan 21, 5pm; RMB99 per person.

Bella Casa, 3/F Yingmengli, No. 1118, Dongdaming Lu, Hongkou District 虹口区东大铭路1118号影梦里三楼.

Green Day Post Punk @ The Pearl

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The Pearl's Red Stars house band perform all Green Day's greatest hits, as well as the best from Offspring, Blink-182, Sum 41, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more!

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Sat Jan 21, 6pm doors, 8.30pm show; RMB150 presale, RMB180 on the door.

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路.

The Masquerade @ Celia Academy

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There is a party every night of Spring Festival at Celia Academy. Saturday sees The Masquerade with music from Dmitry Karmieli and Fane.

Sat Jan 21, 11pm-Late.

Celia Academy709 Jiaozhou Lu, by Changping Lu 胶州路709号, 近昌平路.

Lunar New Year Countdown with DJ Naz @ Yugo Bar & Grill

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The Saturday night party at Yugo Club is, of course, Lunar New Year Countdown. DJ Naz will be on the decks, while drinks deals run from 10pm to midnight, with the party getting going from 11pm.

Sat Jan 21, 11pm-Late.

Yugo Bar & Grill , 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.

Sunday January 22

Ladies Rock: Lady Gaga Taylor Swift & Pink @ The Pearl

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A night of Ladies Rock with Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Pink, with doors at 9pm and the show starting at 9.30pm.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Sun Jan 22, 6pm doors, 9pm show; RMB180 presale, RMB220 door.

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu. 乍浦路471号,近武进路.

Chewie & Guest DJ @ Celia Academy

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There is a party every night of Spring Festival at Celia Academy. Sunday sees music from Chewie and a Guest DJ.

Sun Jan 22, 11pm-Late.

Celia Academy, 709 Jiaozhou Lu, by Changping Lu 胶州路709号, 近昌平路.

Monday January 23

Terence C & Guest DJ @ Celia Academy

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There is a party every night of Spring Festival at Celia Academy. Monday sees music from Terence C and a Guest DJ.

Mon Jan 23, 11pm-Late.

Celia Academy, 709 Jiaozhou Lu, by Changping Lu 胶州路709号, 近昌平路.

Tuesday January 24

East Meets West Drag Show @ The Pearl

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Western hits collide on the Pearl stage! Shanghai’s drag queens curate the best of both worlds for a one-of-a-kind cross-cultural performance. Chinese New Year, no matter whether you love C-Pop hits or western top 40, you’ll find everything at East Meets West! 

Between acts The Pearl DJ will be grooving so be ready to spend the night dancing!

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Tue Jan 24, 6pm doors, 9pm show; RMB150 presale, RMB180 on the door.

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路.

Movie Night - The Big Lebowski @ Yugo Grill

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Tuesday is Movie Night at Yugo Grill, and this week it is Coen Brothers' Irish classic The Big Lebowski.

The Dude abides!

Every Tue, 8pm.

Yugo Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.

Follow the White Rabbit: Marcos Godoy & Tys @ Celia Academy

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There is a party every night of Spring Festival at Celia Academy. Tuesday sees Follow the White Rabbit music from Marcos Godoy and Tys.

Tue Jan 24, 11pm-Late.

Celia Academy, 709 Jiaozhou Lu, by Changping Lu 胶州路709号, 近昌平路.

Wednesday January 25

Britney Spears vs Madonna @ The Pearl

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The Queens of Pop do battle as Britney Spears takes on Madonna. There will also be dancers and drag. Because, you know, Britney Spears and Madonna...

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Wed Jan 25, 6pm doors, 9pm show; RMB180 presale, RMB220 on the door.

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路.

Quiz Night @ The Blarney Stone

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Shanghai's longest running, the Wednesday Quiz Night will be at The Blarney Stone for one week only.

It is absolutely free to enter and features 10 rounds covering everything from current events, geography, history, pop culture, music, film and more, with great prizes up for grabs.

This one gets fully booked each week, so scan the QR on the poster above to sign up now.

Every Wed, 7pm; Free Entry.

The Blarney Stone, 77 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Nan Lu 永康路77号, 近襄阳南路.

Master & Apprentice: Fane & O-Tune @ Celia Academy

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There is a party every night of Spring Festival at Celia Academy. Wednesday sees Master & Apprentice music from Fane & O-Tune.

Wed Jan 25, 11pm-Late.

Celia Academy, 709 Jiaozhou Lu, by Changping Lu 胶州路709号, 近昌平路.

Wednesday-Friday January 25-27

Viva!

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Enjoy the Viva! Seafood Brunch for three days from the Wednesday to Friday, with a Portugal Atlantic Coast Style Seafood Platter good for sharing for RMB380 from 12.30pm to 4pm. You can also add free flow for just RMB198.

Wed-Fri Sat 25-27, 12.30-4pm.

Viva!479-1 Wuding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 武定路479-1号,近陕西北路.

Brunch @ Cages Jing'an

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Also from the Wednesday to Friday, Cages offers a global feast not to be missed. From an Asian Noodle bar to Cheese McMuffins to Breakfast Burritos, enjoy over 30 dishes from around the world.

The brunch deal is just RMB168 per adult, while kids below 1.4 meters enjoy 50% off and below 1.1 meters eat for free. And get your booze on with free flow for just RMB88!

As well as numerous big screens ideal for sports fans, Cages is also the perfect place for families, with its myriad of entertainment options designed for hours of fun for all ages.

Wed-Fri Sat 25-27, 11m-2pm.

Cages Jing'an, 3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼, 近武定路.

Thursday January 26

RedBox Broadway @ The Pearl

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One for all you show tune fans – RedBox Broadway Cabaret dinner theater at The Pearl every Thursday night, an immersive Cabaret-Broadway-Movie Show Tune Night, with the actual stars from Chinese Broadway shows!

Enjoy a selection of hits, from classics like Phantom of the OperaChicago and Singing in the Rain, right up to modern tunes from HamiltonLala Land and The Greatest Showman, all performed live and complimented by professional costumes, lighting, direction and choreography to ensure an unforgettable experience.

READ MORE: RedBox Broadway Cabaret Dinner Theater at The Pearl!

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Thu 19 & 26, 6pm doors, 7.30-9pm show; RMB200 presale, RMB250 on the door.

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路.

Quiz Night @ Abbey Road

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Thursday night is Quiz Night at Abbey Road. Head on down for happy hour all night and a testing of the ol' gray matter and win some great prizes.

Every Thu, 8pm; Free.

Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路.

Bingo @ Cages Jing'an

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In town for holiday? Bring your friends and family to Cages Jing’an for a nice dinner gathering and join their Bingo Night. Win some fabulous prizes to get an auspicious start to the Year of the Rabbit, with a Huawei Nova 10 phone, Korean Jinseng gift set and RMB1,000 hongbao from Cages all up for grabs!

Thu Jan 26, from 9pm.

Cages Jing'an, 3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼, 近武定路.

Imagine Dragons vs C***p*** @ The Pearl

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An imaginary battle of the bands at The Pearl sees American pop rockers Imagine Dragons take on post-Britpop alternative rockers C***p***.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Thu Jan 26, 9pm doors, 9.30pm show; RMB150 presale, RMB180 on the door.

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路.

Live Smooth Funk @ Yugo Bar

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Yugo Bar hosts Live Smooth Funk with Veronique on vocals and Gaston Blue on keyboard.

Every Thu, 10.30pm-Late; Free entry. 

Yugo Bar, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.

Vertigo: Virgo & Oolong @ Celia Academy

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There is a party every night of Spring Festival at Celia Academy. Thursday sees Vertigo with music by Virgo & Oolong.

Thu Jan 26, 11pm-Late.

Celia Academy, 709 Jiaozhou Lu, by Changping Lu 胶州路709号, 近昌平路.

Friday January 27

F#$K 2020 The Concert @ The Pearl

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The Pearl first did this show January 1, 2022 to forget the dread of 2021 and it was a huge success. A night of great music, friends and rocking celebration. So much so they brought it back this year!

It’s called 'Hair of the Dog' and The Pearl is your tonic. To get over the last year, we prescribe the F#$K 2022 Concert. On the menu is all sorts of rock and rock, with The Pearl’s Red Stars band taking you on a journey through music’s greatest hits as we celebrate the start of 2023.

Expect a delectable witches brew of classic rock, punk rock and 90s rock. No rock will be left unturned! Hits from bands such as AC/DC, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix will be paired with the Ramones and the Offspring, then topped with some Nirvana and Linkin Park for good measure, making this one nasty cauldron of Hair of the Dog, ready to be delivered to your ears.

To start the new year off right, come on down to the Pearl!

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Fri Jan 27, 6pm doors, 9pm show; RMB150 presale, RMB180 on the door.

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路.

Quiz Night @ Yugo Grill

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Friday night is Quiz Night at Yugo Grill. Head on down for delicious food, well-priced drinks and a testing of the ol' gray matter.

Every Fri, 8pm.

Yugo Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.

Fridays Impulse @ Yugo Bar

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Friday Impulse is a party organized by DJ Karmieli and DJ Ten who will play tech house, house, electronic and dance music. Their parties are pretty famous with Shanghai party people because of their crew of good looking girls, nicely dressed guys and lots of fun and Champagne.

Party starts at 10.30pm in Yugo Bar, the new bar / club right next to Yugo Grill and lasts til late with special shots served every hour - not to be missed!  

Fri Jan 27, 10.30pm-Late.

Yugo Bar, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号,近陕西北路.


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