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Every Wednesday, Fotografiska Shanghai hosts Wednesday Jazz & Cocktails, a FOTO LIVE event showcasing avant-garde jazz musicians on the fourth floor lounge stage.
Guests can enjoy captivating performances accompanied by meticulously crafted cocktails, creating a harmonious blend of rhythm and flavor.
The evening offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in melodious tunes, savor exquisite drinks, and spend quality time with friends amidst an ambiance enriched by modern art.
Better still, your ticket includes a general admission pass to Fotografiska Shanghai, providing access to all current exhibitions on top of the Wednesday evening jazz live stage.
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Every Wed, 8-10pm; RMB80-120, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska
Fotografiska, 4/F 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District I �127�, �KC�
HORIZON Rooftop Party ft. ZEMENTAL @ POP on the BUND
Space Panda presents an electrifying rooftop soir�e at POP at Three on the Bund!
This time, theyre teaming up with Frances ZEMENTAL collective to bring a fresh wave of energy to Shanghais skyline.
Expect to dance for ZEMENTALs cutting-edge sounds for a night of boundary-pushing beats and hypnotic vibes.
Get ready for an unforgettable summer celebration under the stars, where music, culture, and sky-high views collide.
POP Bars rooftop will be transformed into a pulsating open-air dancefloor, keeping the energy alive until late night.
With Space Pandas signature sound and ZEMENTALs French flair, this is your ultimate urban escape.
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For table booking and more info, please contact WeChat ID: Emilboo
Sat Apr 12, 3pm-Midnight; Presale RMB158, includes on drink
POP on the BUND, Three on the Bund, 7/F, Zhongshan Dong YiLu, by Guangdong Lu, Huangpu District -q�3�, � �7|, ��
Escape to Utopia Rooftop Party @The Shanghai EDITION
Get ready for Escape to Utopia a 10-hour rooftop party at the stunning garden terrace of The Shanghai EDITION Hotel.
Dance under the sky with Shanghais top eight DJs spinning nonstop beats, creating an unforgettable vibe high above the city. Immerse yourself in mesmerizing beats amidst breathtaking panoramic views.
Whether you're chasing sunsets or dancing under the stars, this rooftop experience promises elevated energy and vibrant crowd vibes.
Escape to Utopia is the ultimate rooftop party experience that promises to transport you to a tropical oasis in the heart of the city, Escape. Dance. Uplift. Utopia awaits.
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Sat July 19, 4pm-2am; RMB168
The Shanghai EDITION,199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Henan Zhong Lu, Huangpu District W� �199�, ѳW-�
Comedy
Shanghai's funniest female comedians deliver sharp, honest takes on modern dating, relationships, and the quirks of men, modern life, and more. Expect laughter, catharsis, and maybe a few all-too-real moments.
Hilariously relatable comedy shows that we all need!
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Fri July 18, 9pm; RMB128
Sat July 26, 9pm; RMB128
Soda Comedy Club, 7/F, Block A, 830 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Xizang Zhong Lu, Huangpu District W��830�A�7|, ��-�
SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase @ SpicyComedy Lounge
SpicyComedy is stand-up in Shanghai featuring some of the funniest local and traveling comedians.
With shows held throughout the week at the SpicyComedy Lounge in Xintiandi, audiences are in for an unforgettable night of laughs.
READ MORE: Meet the Trilingual Comedian Spicing Up Shanghai's Comedy Scene
Each show features five to six talented English-language comedians, each performing 8-15 minute sets, varying with everything from spotlight specials with featured comedians to open mic nights for newcomers.
Upcoming Shows
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Wed Jul 16, 7.30pm, RMB120
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Fri Jul 18, 8.10pm, RMB150
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Sat Jul 19, 7.30pm, RMB150
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Wed Jul 23, 7.30pm, RMB138
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Fri Jul 25, 8.10pm, RMB168
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Sat Jul 26, 7.30pm, RMB380
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Sun Jul 27, 4.30pm, RMB288
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Wed Jul 30, 7.30pm, RMB138
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Fri Aug 1, 8.10pm, RMB150
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Sat Aug 2, 7.30pm, RMB150
For all the latest show details, and to purchase tickets, scan the QR code.
SpicyComedy Lounge, 3/F, Building 6-7, South Block, 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu t�123�)0�6-7�|3BW���:, �lS�
Concerts & Shows
This performance weaves together the lyrical beauty of Chinese music, evocative lighting, and dynamic stagecraft to create a transcendent artistic experiencewhere timeless tradition meets contemporary expression.
Through nine original Shanghai-style compositions, the production unfolds in a symphony of contrasts: ethereal elegance collides with bold grandeur, while intricate rhythms pulse with emotional depth, shattering conventional auditory boundaries.
Innovative lighting and visual design transcend the confines of the traditional stage, transforming the entire theater into an immersive canvas. This multidimensional audio-visual journey reimagines Shanghai-style music for the digital age, merging sound and space into a seamless artistic tapestry.
Audiences will embark on a visceral exploration of cultural identitydrawn into the very DNA of the citys heritage, where every note and shadow whispers of infinite possibility.
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Jul 17-31, 2pm & 7.30pm; RMB100-880
Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yan'an Dong Lu, by Jinling Zhong Lu, Huangpu District ���523�, ��u-�
BEIDOU @ Shanghai International Dance Center
Choreographer Geng Zibo (director of MAD WORLD and SECRET WORLD) presents BEIDOU, a mesmerizing dance theater work inspired by the ancient Chinese constellation, the Big Dipper.
Blending celestial mythology with contemporary movement, the piece follows a young Polaris travelers surreal journey through time and space.
With striking visuals, evocative choreography, and an original score, BEIDOU explores themes of destiny, transcendence, and the eternal dance between humanity and the cosmos.
Presented by Shanmian Theatera pioneer of Chinas independent dance scenethis production merges traditional Eastern aesthetics with bold modern experimentation.
Dont miss this medium-theater debut from one of Chinas most innovative dance collectives.
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Sat July 19, 7.30pm & Sun July 20, 2pm; RMB162-1,000
Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu y e�1650�, �4��
Glory: Chinese Ballet Stars Gala @ Shanghai International Dance Center
Experience an extraordinary night of ballet brilliance as eleven of Chinas finest dancers, now stars of the worlds top ballet companies, reunite for a dazzling gala in Shanghai.
Curated by acclaimed producer and artistic director Ao Dingwen, and featuring principal dancers and soloists from the Norwegian National Ballet, The Royal Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and more, this gala presents 10+ breathtaking excerptsfrom timeless classics like The Nutcracker and Giselle to cutting-edge modern works by choreographic masters like John Neumeier and Christopher Wheeldon.
Witness the fusion of technical mastery and artistic passion as these elite performers bring over a century of ballets finest moments to life.
Dont miss this rare chance to see Chinas ballet pride illuminate the stage at home!
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Fri & Sat Aug 1 & 2, 7.30pm; RMB180-880
Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu y e�1650�, �4��
Wetmen: Show in the Rain @ 1862 Theatre
Show in the Rain is a globally acclaimed performance that combines breathtaking choreography, cutting-edge rain effects, and high-energy dance to create an unforgettable spectacle.
Under the direction of renowned choreographer Rustam Nadyrshin, the WetMen ensembleRussias elite modern dance teamdelivers a powerhouse performance blending ballet, street dance, acrobatics, and gymnastics.
Drenched in real rain, their muscular physiques and fluid movements embody passion, resilience, and raw athleticism.
The shows immersive staging features stunning water-screen visuals, dynamic lighting, and even a surprise Mandarin setlist, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
Show in the Rain is a must-see dance showdownwhere art, technology, and sheer intensity collide!
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Aug 1-17, 2.30pm & 7.30pm; RMB280-1,080
1862 Theatre, 1777 Binjiang Dadao, by Rizhao Lu, Pudong District �_'S1777�, ��g�
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake @ Shanghai Culture Square
Matthew Bourne's audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago. It has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time, creating new audiences and inspiring generations of young dancers.
In celebration of that ongoing impact, Swan Lake will take flight once more in a major new revival for the next generation of dancers, and for audiences who will experience it for the very first time.
Thrilling, bold, witty and emotive, this genre-defining event is still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered convention, turning tradition on its head.
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Aug 27-31, 2pm & 7.30; RMB80-980
Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Huangpu District t-�597��UW�
Lady M @ 1862 Theatre
Shakespeares Macbeth tells the story of a power-hungry couple consumed by guiltbut what if the tale was hers alone?
Lady M reimagines the classic tragedy through the eyes of its most infamous heroine, blending Western pop music with a bold, sung-through narrative.
Adapted by British composers James Beeny and Gina Georgio, and directed by Chinas Xu Jun, this semi-immersive production breaks traditional staging with a dynamic, two-sided set at 1862 Theater, placing audiences at the heart of the action.
Starring Maya Hakvoort (Germanys "Musical Queen"), Kerry Ellis (West End leading lady), and Chinese actresses Xu Lidong and Miao Mengchu as Lady Macbeth, alongside an international cast including Gian Marco Schiaretti (Notre-Dame de Paris) and Karl Queensborough (Hamilton) as Macbeth.
With striking mirrored staging reflecting Shakespeares "fair is foul" duality, Lady M becomes a psychological labyrinthwhere ambition, madness, and fleeting humanity collide.
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Aug 31-Sep 14, 2.30pm & 7.30pm; RMB480-680
1862 Theatre, 1777 Binjiang Dadao, by Rizhao Lu, Pudong District �_'S1777�, ��g�
Sylvester Levay & His Friends @ Shanghai Culture Square
Celebrate legendary composer Sylvester Levay's 80th birthday with a spectacular showcase of German musical theater, featuring nine top-tier stars and 30+ iconic numbers from seven masterpieces, including Elisabeth, Mozart!, and Rebecca.
This exclusive Shanghai stopthe only performance outside Viennapresents Levays signature blend of classical grandeur and contemporary flair, backed by a 30-piece live orchestra and enhanced by dazzling choreography.
A rare reunion of Levays lifelong collaborators, dont miss this homage to German musical theatres golden era.
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Sep 4-7, 2pm & 7.30; RMB880-1,280
Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Huangpu District t-�597��UW�
French Original Musical Moli�re @ Shanghai Culture Square
My name is Jean-Baptiste, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin.
I have set the course of my destiny, I have chosen to be a theater actor.
Moli�re is an indispensable part of French culture and a resounding name in the history of world theater. As one of the most significant writers of 17th-century French classicism, he was a pioneer of comedy, his works holding an important place in European theatrical history.
Centuries later, his plays still resonate. So it's hardly surprising to see Moli�re and his life transformed into an opera... somewhere between slam and rap.
That's the promise of Moli�re, L'op�ra Urbain, produced by Dove Attia, the man behind such popular hits as The Ten Commandments, The Sun King and Mozart the Rock Opera.
While the sets and costumes will be period, 17th century, this is a staging that promises to be modern.
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Sep 12-18, 2pm & 7.30pm; RMB680-1,080
Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Huangpu District t-�597��UW�
Nakamura Nakazo @ New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center
"I want to act. I want to become a Kabuki actor."
In the golden age of Edo-era kabuki, a maverick star blazed across the stageNakamura Nakazo I, an outsider who defied tradition to become a legend.
Discovered by the visionary Ichikawa DanjkrM IV, this orphan-turned-icon shattered barriers, earning the revered title 'Master Nakazo.'
Now, his electrifying story comes to life in a bold new production. Directed by Ryuta Horai (Akasaka Grand Kabuki) and starring Tatsuya Fujiwara (Battle Royale, Death Note) as Nakazo, this gripping drama unveils the glitter and grit of kabukis backstage world.
With a script by Takashi Minamoto, the play merges razor-sharp social commentary with heart-pounding spectaclea cathartic strike against modern ennui.
Prepare for a masterpiece that cuts through timewhere tradition clashes with transcendent talent.
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Sat & Sun Sep 13 & 14, 2pm & 7.30pm; RMB280-1,080
New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center, 777 Gaoqingxi Lu, near Dongyu Lu �R�777����
Muerta de Amor @ Shanghai International Dance Center
Following the sensational �VIVA!, Spanish National Dance Award-winner Manuel Li��n returns to Shanghai with his audacious new flamenco masterpiece, Muerta de Amor.
Premiered at the Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla, this all-male production deconstructs loves paradoxes through raw vocals, thunderous footwork, and the haunting strains of traditional Copla music.
Twelve artists blur gender and tradition, weaving desire and defiance into a visceral tapestry. Dark costumes slash against a pink-black set, embodying loves dualityfragile yet fierce.
Li��ns choreography, drawn from his own romantic history, interrogates intimacy: How does love live? How does it die?
The answers unfold in a whirlwind of clapping, stomping, and soul-baring dance.
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Fri & Sat Sep 26 & 27, 7.30pm & 2pm; RMB180-88
Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu y e�1650�, �4��
The Lyric Passion: Opera Arias @ Shanghai Centre Theatre
A world-class opera extravaganza is about to take the Shanghai stage!
Acclaimed by Le Figaro as "the most enchanting Spanish rose," soprano Beatrice J. Marconia radiant star who has shared the stage with Jos� Carrerasjoins forces with Albert Pros-Deprius, the Francesco Cilea International Music Prize-winning tenor who has performed alongside Montserrat Caball�.
Guiding their every breath is Josep Buforn Galan, masterful pianist and longtime accompanist of Carreras.
On this magical night, the theater transforms into the Mediterraneanwhere soaring arias, passionate Zarzuela melodies, and the soul of Italian opera collide.
From 'Nessun Dorma' to 'O Mio Babbino Caro,' every note will sweep you into a whirlwind of romance and drama.
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Sat Oct 25, 2.30pm & 7.30pm; RMB179-999
Shanghai Centre Theatre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, Jing 'an District, Shanghai wY�:W��1376�
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory @ Shanghai Culture Square
Embark on a magical journey to Willy Wonkas whimsical world as the Broadway hitinspired by Roald Dahls beloved talemakes its China debut.
Follow young Charlie Bucket and four golden-ticket winners through a realm of chocolate waterfalls, fizzy lifting drinks, and Oompa-Loompas, in this dazzling adaptation that has enchanted audiences worldwide.
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Nov 13-16, 2pm & 7.30; RMB280-1,080
Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Huangpu District t-�597��UW�
MOZART! Das Musical @ Shanghai Culture Square
Experience the magic of the German-language musical MOZART!
Based on the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the genius composer and rebellious visionary, this production blends dazzling music, lavish costumes, and cutting-edge multimedia design.
After its sensational 40-show run in Shanghai in 2016, MOZART! returns with a fresh twistfeaturing a live orchestra, original Vienna production costumes, and breathtaking LED visuals.
With music by Sylvester Levay and lyrics by Michael Kunze, this immersive performance promises to reignite the 'Mozart fever' among audiences.
Dont miss this electrifying tribute to a timeless legend!
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Nov 27-30, 2pm & 7.30; RMB680-1,080
Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Huangpu District t-�597��UW�
ELISABETH Das Musical @ Shanghai Culture Square
The musical ELISABETH dramatizes the tragic life of Austrias Empress Sisifrom her fairy-tale marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph to her rebellion against royal constraints.
Haunted by Death, who covets her soul, she battles depression, loss, and political intrigue. With a soaring score and dark romanticism, the story explores her quest for freedom and the fall of the Habsburg Empire.
Now, ELISABETH returns to Shanghai in a stunning concert versionstripping back the staging to emphasize its sweeping score and powerful storytelling.
Minimalist yet evocative set design, opulent costumes, and dynamic LED visuals create an immersive experience, while a stellar cast and live European orchestra bring Sylvester Levays stirring music to life.
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Jan 14-18 2025, 2pm & 7.30; RMB480-1,080
Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Huangpu District t-�597��UW�
Cirque
Acrobatics, dance, theater and even extreme sports long-running Shanghai multimedia spectacular Era's second season is in full swing at Shanghai Circus World.
The latest show, Era 2: Spirit of Shanghai, is a collaboration between a French choreography team and Chinese artists, featuring a completely new storyline and scenes, thrilling acrobatic skills, magnificent stage effects and the latest technologies.
Fans of the first season of Era, which attracted more than 5 million visitors over its 15-year run, will also be happy to hear they retain some of the classic attractions too, such as the bowl balancing act and thrilling, white-knuckle motorbike ball finale.
Tickets
Era 2: Spirit of Shanghai is on at the following times:
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Mon-Fri, 7.30pm
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Sat & Sun, 2pm & 7.30pm
Tickets are priced RMB380-880.
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Shanghai Circus World, 2266 Gonghexin Lu, by Guangzhong Xi Lu q���2266�, �-�
Walking Tours
GPS Walks is a walking tour WeChat mini-program which uses your location to play commentary automatically, so that while you walk you can listen and focus on your surroundings.
You can start your walk at any time and stop whenever and wherever you like, for as long as you like. You dont even need to hit pause; when you start moving again, the playback will continue.
You can follow your progress on a map, but the commentary also gives you directions, so you dont need to be glued to your screen.
They currently have seven walks online, each one lasting around one-and-a-half hours. On each tour there are some well known and famous places, and great photo opportunities, but also some hidden gems tucked away for people to discover.
The aim is to pick out the stories that bring a bit of Old Shanghai to life, and go a little bit deeper than the dry statistics there might be on the plaque on the outside of a building.
READ MORE: Shanghai's Revolutionary New GPS Walking Tours
Price: Each walk is RMB60 individually, or RMB99 for a one day unlimited pass, and RMB149 for a two day unlimited pass.
Languages: Chinese, English, French, and German.
Scan the QR code for the GPS Walks WeChat Mini Program:
Art Shows
Fotografiska Shanghai present artists group exhibition 'Photographic Geomancy: Image, Fieldwork, and the Poetics of Geography,' featuring the works of 20 artists working at the intersections of art, geography, geology, and geopolitics.
The exhibition uses the metaphor of 'geomancy' to demonstrate how artists use on-site geographical research to address complicated themes including aesthetics, culture, environment, identity, and geopolitics in Chinese geography.
The exhibition is organized into multiple interconnected sections, which are based on the substance and issues explored by the artists in their work. It invites the audience to explore the mountains, rivers, and historical aspects of China, following the artists' journey.
The exhibition aims to reinterpret the expansive Chinese landscape by combining visual art, geography, and history.
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Until Oct 8, 10.30am-11pm; RMB80-120, t icket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska
Fotografiska Shanghai , 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District I �127�, �KC�
Too Rich City: The Old White Swan Passenger
Digital artist Huang Hexhan's latest solo exhibition 'Too Rich City: The Old White Swan Passenger' will guide audiences through a phantasmagoric journey traversing virtual and physical realities.
The exhibition presents a chrono-virtual voyage centered around the fantastical journey of the 'Old White Swan'a narrative depicting how, after the demolition of Zhongshan Park, an antiquated pleasure craft retrieves its final passenger: the goddess statue Jingyue.
Visitors will board this temporal vessel to navigate through Too Rich City's surreal landscapes, ultimately returning to the park's inaugural day, thus completing an ouroboric cycle of urban memory.
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Until Sep 7, 10.30am-11pm; RMB80-120, t icket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska
Fotografiska Shanghai , 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District I �127�, �KC�
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