4 Best Live Music Shows in Shenzhen This Weekend

By That's Shenzhen, May 23, 2019

That’s Shenzhen takes a look at the best gigs of the weekend.

Thu, May 23: Rat Boy @ Hou Live

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 rock music that brought Jamie T to fame. Catch him and his newest album, Internationally Unknown, when he arrives in Shenzhen this week.

Thu May 23, 9pm; RMB180 presale, RMB220 at the door. Hou Live. See event listing. Tickets.

Sat, May 25: Punks and Pints for Pets @ McCawley’s

Swing by McCawley’s to put your beer money towards a good cause. This punk rock benefit event is in support of Karuna Animal Rescue and starts at 7.30pm. Catch Shenzhen-based punk bands the Woks, Mott and Thin City rock out for the pups!

Sat May 25, 7.30pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 at the door. McCawley’s Irish Pub Shekou. See event listing. Scan QR code in event listing for tickets.

Sat, May 25: Air Max ’97, Swan Meat @ Oil

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Head over to Oil this Saturday for a bodacious lineup for artists, including Air Max ’97, the London-based singular artist whose record label Decisions has been turning heads since 2015. Hong Kong producer Alexmalism will replace Sami Baha on the lineup for the evening, as Baha had issues getting a visa for the show. In recompense for that, the good folks at Oil will be giving away two drinks with each presale ticket bought.

Sat May 25, 10pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 at the door. Oil. See event listing. Tickets.

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Sun, May 26: Dough Boy @ Hou Live

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After the release of his latest album, The Good, Bad & Ugly, Hong Kong rapper Dough Boy returns to the Chinese mainland. Apparently, this tour will present new musical concepts, a brand-spanking-new live show and 13 new songs.

Sun May 26, 8.30pm; RMB150 presale, RMB200 at the door. Hou Live. See event listing. Tickets.

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