Our weekly roundup of some of Shanghais best upcoming events and where you can buy tickets:
Oct 26: Thats Shanghais Halloween Party
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Spooky music. Spine-chilling shows. Creepy drinks. Prizes for the best dressed. And even a haunted house. Its that time of year for ghoulish get-ups and we couldnt be more excited. Once again, Thats Shanghai is hosting a hell of a bash as we join forces with Cages and Budweiser on October 26. Pre-order tickets are just RMB100, which includes entry to all of the above freaky fun, and three drinks tickets. Budweiser will be decking the place out, including a full-on haunted house, while prizes to be awarded for the best dressed. Last year over 1,000 people rocked up in full costume, people were dancing on tables well into the small hours.
Saturday October 26, 8pm until hell freezes over at Cages. Pre-order tickets are RMB100, which includes three drink tickets. Tickets will be RMB200 at the door, so buy now to avoid disappointment! Cages, 3/F, Jingan Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 4283, .
Oct 26-27: Urban Family Kids Halloween
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On October 26-27, Urban Family will be spooking out Shanghais Archwalk with a fun-filled, family-friendly gathering. This years event will cater to more than 5,000 kids and parents and its shaping up to be a spectacular weekend.
The 2019 Urban Family Kids Halloween Weekend will feature a range of special performances as well as tons of fun games for the little ones. Of course, there will be plenty of traditional All Hallows Eve activities, like pumpkin decorating and Halloween crafts. In the spirit of the holiday, there will also be a costume competition for kids to show off their spookiest, silliest and craziest costumes, which will be voted on by the audience, followed by a Halloween parade and prizes. This years Urban Family Kids Halloween Weekend will be jam-packed with activities, prizes, exciting games, delicious food and so much more.
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Oct 26-27, 11am-5.30pm, free entry. Shanghai Archwalk, 179 Maotai Lu, by Loushanguan Lu , 179, .
Until January 5: Bob Dylans Retrospectrum
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Bob Dylan is well known as one of the worlds most influential and groundbreaking musicians. But did you know he has a long history as an extremely talented visual artist? The first retrospective exhibition of Bob Dylans visual artworks Retrospectrum debuted at the Modern Art Museum (MAM) in Shanghai on September 28 and will run through January 5. Spanning five decades of the artists career, and seven series of works, Retrospectrum will mark the artists most comprehensive art exhibition to date, enabling visitors to experience Dylans artwork in a uniquely immersive and interactive environment.
Until January 5, Modern Art Museum, 4777 Binjiang Da Dao, by Pudian Lu 4777, .
Oct 24, 26-27: Moulin Dream Immersive Cabaret Theater
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Moulin Rouge. The roaring 20s of old Shanghai. Dream Of The Red Chamber, Cao Xueqins masterpiece, one of Chinas four great classical novels. These are the swirling and smoky realms that inspire the one you will step into at The Pearl this weekend. 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.
Oct 24, 26-27, 6pm doors, 7pm show starts; RMB680-10,000. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 471, .
Oct 25: Mark Robinson at Bar Rouge
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Professionally devoted to DJing for more than 20 years little is needed to present Mark Robinson a well-known persona among music enthusiasts his early start has led him to achieve a privileged position as an acclaimed House DJ. From being one of the first DJs ever to play live at London Fashion Week to spearheading Pukka Up the famous Ibiza Boat Party Brand and playing every summer in Ibiza and all around the world for the brand at their tour parties.
Oct 25, 9pm; RMB100 presale, RMB200 door. Bar Rouge, 7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 187,.
Oct 26: Rocky Horror Drag Show
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Give yourself over to absolute pleasure this Halloween at The Rocky Horror Drag Show: an outrageously sinful, genderbent reinterpretation of the ultimate smutty cult classic. Join us as we follow the light over at the Frankenstein place, find out whats on the slab down in the lab and whatever did happen to Fay Wray in the end. Its not easy having a good time, but dammit Janet, were gonna try.
Oct 26, 9.30pm; RMB200. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 471, .
Nov 2: BUDX Freak Out 2019
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Chinas biggest Halloween warehouse rave is back! The fifth annual BUDX Freak Out 2019 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, theres 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.
So get your party crew together and bust out your best costumes because this is going to be one hell of a Halloween party. FYI, BUDX Freak Out will be held on Saturday November 2. Not only can you keep the Halloween festivites going all weekend long, but you dont have to worry about being hungover at work the next day. Its a win-win!
Sat Nov 2, 7pm-3am; RMB260 (presale until Oct 24), RMB300 (from Oct 25-Nov 2) (2/F, Building 2, 569 Shilong Rd, Xuhui).
Nov 5: Hookeds Melbourne Cup Seafood Luncheon
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Its time to pick out your hats, ladies, as Tuesday November 5 sees Australias most prestigious annual thoroughbred horse race, the Melbourne Cup. In honor of the thunder of hooves on turf, Hooked is hosting a Melbourne Cup Seafood Luncheon, with RMB350 securing you a three-course meal, with free-flow Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, wine, beer and gin and tonics. Get a table of six together and you can book for just RMB1,500. The big race will of course be shown on the big screen. Oh, and there will be sweepstakes and prizes for best dressed.
Nov 5, 11am-3pm, RMB350 per person or RMB1,500 for a table of six. Hooked, B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu, 158B1, .
Nov 7-10: ART021
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Art fair season is returning to Shanghai and its time to get hyped. You can now grab early bird tickets to Art021 at a reduced price of RMB100 until November 8, after which tickets will cost RMB150. Taking place at Shanghai Exhibition Center over the course of four days, from November 7-10, Art021 brings together 110 galleries from 18 countries and 57 cities. Seventy percent of the galleries that will take part in the fair have galleries in China or other regions of Asia, making Art021 a vitally important arena in which galleries reach out to new audiences. Fans of contemporary art can enjoy sections like Detour, Beyond and Approach, with each of these sections allowing something a little bit different. Detour investigates Euro-American geographic networks and narratives. Beyond allows for larger art works by placing them outside of the fair. Approach gives a platform for young, interesting and upcoming galleries.
Nov 7-10 (Nov 7/8 are invitation only), 11am-6pm; RMB100. Shanghai Exhibition Center, 1000 Yanan Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Lu 1000, .
Nov 8-10: SAMAJAM Kids Show 2
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Chinas most popular musical kids show is headed back to Shanghai. At Samajam: Kids Show 2 (Djembe), everyone in the audience receives a SAMAJAM Music Bag which contains drumsticks, tambourines, a musical tube and an African djembe. Throughout the show, kids and the entire family learn and play with the instruments, as they are led by SAMAJAM performers on stage.
Nov 8 at 7:30pm, Nov 9-10 at 10.30am & 3.30pm. RMB180-700. ET Space, 433 Yanan Dong Lu, by Yunnan Nan Lu, 433, .
Nov 15-16: China Shanghai International Childrens Book Fair
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Calling all bookworms! The seventh China Shanghai International Childrens Book Fair (CCBF) is headed back to town. The event will take place in Shanghai from November 15-17. CCBF is not only a leading copyright exchange hub for childrens books (ages 0 to 16 years), but its the perfect outlet to inspire school teachers, parents, children, book lovers, collectors, illustrators and translators. This year, more than 60,000 new books from 70 countries and regions will be presented as part of a worldwide celebration of childrens reading. Not only can visitors buy a variety of original books but CCBF will offer 200 activities and events during the three-day event.
Nov 15-16, 9am-5pm and Nov 17, 9am-4pm; RMB20-75. Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre, 1099 Guozhan Lu, by Zhoujiadu Lu 1099, .
Nov 15-16: Der Elefantenpups - Ein Tierischer Geheimplan
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If youre looking for a fun, interactive and kid-friendly event, youre in luck! The music-filled Der Elefantenpups - Ein Tierischer Geheimplan will be held at Shanghai City Theatre on November 15-16.
This time around, a new animal joins the zoo: a young female panda named Mei Yue. Being in a new place means shes suffering from homesickness and would do anything to be able to return home to China. The zoo animals work together and hatch a secret plan to cheer up Mei Yue. They make music for her with their instruments. In the end, the panda cub is able to happily settle into her new home with her new friends. Throughout the journey, kids can learn about various musical instruments and their unique timbres through a fun and sweet story. Your little ones are sure to love it!
Nov 15 at 7.30pm & Nov 16 at 10.30am; RMB120-380. Shanghai City Theatre, 4889 Dushi Lu, by Mingdu Lu 4889, .
Dec 1: Allie X
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Canadian singer and songwriter Allie X is slated to perform in China for the first time ever in December. The indie pop icon got her start in Toronto in 2006, but her career really began to take off after she moved to LA in 2013. Since then, shes released her debut single "Catch," which rose to number 55 on the Canadian Hot 100 and was highly praised by Katy Perry on Twitter as her "spring jam." Her acclaimed EP CollXtion I was released in 2015, followed by two studio albums: CollXtion II: Unsolved (2017) and Super Sunset (Analog) (2018). Allie X has also collaborated with artists such as Troye Sivan and Lea Michele. The songwriter co-wrote Sivans "Youth," Blue Neighborhood and LP Bloom. In addition to her amazing vocals and songs, Allie X is known for her highly fashionable outfits and dramatic live shows.
Sun Dec 1, 8pm; RMB280. Sun Dec 1, 8pm; RMB280. VasLive, 3/F, 19 Wanhangdu Hou Lu, by Changshou Lu 193, .
Dec 6: Beatrich
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Tickets to see Lithuanian Eurodance pop phenom Beatrich at Bandai Namco Shanghai Base Dream Hall on December 6 are now on sale! Beatrich, who taught herself how to play the piano as a child, rose to global stardom after the release of her 2017 smash hit single Superstar. According to Clash magazine, the 21 year old is riding high on the back of over 1 billion streams of her music in China. This is her second tour through China this year, after she arrived in the Middle Kingdom in May. Her most recent single, Runaway was released in early 2019 and has already racked up close to 2 million views.
Dec 6, 8pm; RMB380. Bandai Namco, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 179, .
Dec 8: Luke Thompson
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Tickets to see New Zealand folk singer Luke Thompson at VasLive on December 8 are now on sale! Thompson, a songwriter and self-managed artist, first rose to fame in late 2005 with his debut single Morning Light, which spent 11 weeks on the NZ Radio top 40 charts. His first full-length album, 2007s Here On The Ground, was a huge success, with songs like Perfect Drive, Bleed and Morning Light winning over audiences for their intimate acoustic sound. Thompson went on to release more solo works, including The Water EP in 2011, To The Common Dark in 2012, Strum Strum EP in 2015, Hosts in 2016 and Other Lost Songs in 2018. Fans have come to enjoy Thompsons gentle songs that are stripped bare and self-sufficient, the sound of a songwriter with only himself for company.
Dec 8, 8pm; RMB180. VasLive, 3/F, 19 Wanhangdu Hou Lu, by Changshou Lu 193, .
Dec 26-Jan 5: The Blue Man Group
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Thats right. Everybodys favorite blue men are coming to Shanghai this year. The Blue Man Group will be performing at 1862 Theatre from December 23 until January 5, 2020. So yes, you will have to wait a few more months to catch them, but were guessing tickets will sell out fast so we highly suggest snagging some tickets while you still can! You never know what to expect when it comes to the Blue Man Group. Expect to laugh, rock out and have a blast as the bald, blue men entertain through music, art and comedy. You know a show is popular when over 35 million people of all ages, languages and cultures have seen it. Its going to be a masterful and musical trip, led by three of the boldest, baldest and bluest guys on the planet.
Dec 26-Jan 5, RMB80-1,080. 1862 Theatre, 1777 Binjiang Dadao, by Rizhao Lu 1777, .
May 8-24, 2020: Come From Away
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The longest-running Canadian musical in Broadway history, Come From Away, is coming to Shanghai. The show, which was a critical and box office success during its run on Broadway, tells the story of what happened when 38 international airplanes and more than 7,000 passengers were forced to land in Gander in Newfoundland after the September 11 attacks in 2001. Produced by ACOrange, Junkyard Dog Productions and Rodney Rigby, the musicals stop in China, from May 8-24 in 2020, will be its first production in a non-English speaking country.
May 8-24, 7.30pm; RMB200-1,000. SAIC Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 597, .
Ongoing: Peppa Pig World of Play
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You can now purchase tickets to the popular Peppa Pig World of Play! Boasting 10 play areas, each referencing a specific scene or location in the Peppa Pig TV series, this indoor theme park is great for Peppa fans young and old. Preschool-aged children will especially enjoy the chance to immerse in the world of Peppa Pig, and embark on exhilarating adventures with the adorable piglet and her family.
10am-8pm; Peppa Pig World of Play, 32, 3/F, LCM, No. 2, Lane 389, Zhangyang Lu, by Gushan Lu 23892LCM3F-32, .
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