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FOTO LIVE: Wednesday Jazz & Cocktails @ Fotografiska Shanghai
Every Wednesday, Fotografiska Shanghai hosts Wednesday Jazz & Cocktails, a FOTO LIVE event showcasing avant-garde jazz musicians on the fourth floor lounge stage.
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EPIC OASIS – Rooftop Party Vol.2 @ Bellagio by MGM Shanghai
After a sold-out first edition, the city's most talked-about rooftop party returns—EPIC OASIS Vol. 2 at the iconic Bellagio Hotel.
EPIC – Experience Paradise in the City – invites you back to the stunning terrace oasis on the Bund for another unforgettable night under the stars. Take in the breathtaking Shanghai skyline at sunset, surrounded by a lush, vibrant atmosphere.
Dance the night away with Shanghai's top 6 DJs delivering over six hours of nonstop music, and connect with the city's most stylish and energetic crowd.
This is your chance to relive the magic—elevated music, skyline views, and an unforgettable vibe.
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For VIP Table booking add WeChat ID: NovaEvents
Sat May 31, 3-10pm; RMB128-148
Bellagio Shanghai 188 Beisuzhou Lu, by Zhapu Lu, Hongkou District 北苏州路188号, 近乍浦路
Summer Splash Pool Party @ Radisson Blu
Get ready for Shanghai's biggest summer extravaganza! Nova and Viva present Summer Splash 2025—the ultimate outdoor pool party—at Radisson Blu Forest Manor Hotel.
Dive into a day of refreshing swims, exciting games, and vibrant beats under the sun. Float your worries away, dance on the sand, and make unforgettable memories with friends. Top Shanghai DJs will keep the energy high all day long.
Set at a luxurious 5-star hotel near downtown, the venue features 2,000 sqm of pools, 8,000 sqm of outdoor space, and stunning amenities—including palm trees, waterfalls, fountains, and a sandy dance floor.
Don't miss Shanghai's biggest pool party—where fun, music, and relaxation collide!
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Sat July 12, 12-9pm; RMB198 Early Bird, RMB238 Regular, includes one drink
Radisson Blu Forest Manor Hongqiao 839 Jinfeng Lu, by Tianshan Xi Lu, Minhang District 金丰路839号, 近天山西路
Comedy
I Hate That I Love Men @ Soda Comedy Club
Ladies, bring your besties—Herlarious Club are airing their grievances! Shanghai's funniest female comedians deliver sharp, honest takes on modern dating, relationships, and the quirks of men.
Expect laughter, catharsis, and maybe a few too-real moments. It's the hilariously relatable comedy show every woman needs!
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Sat June 28, 9pm; RMB128
Soda Comedy Club 7/F, Block A, 830 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Xizang Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 南京东路830号A馆7楼, 近西藏中路
English Stand-Up @ SpicyComedy Lounge
Upcoming Shows
Wed Jun 25, 7.30pm, RMB138
Fri Jun 27, 8.10pm, RMB228
Sat Jun 28, 7.30pm, RMB150
Wed Jul 2, 7.30pm, RMB120
Fri Jul 4, 8.10pm, RMB150
Sat Jul 5, 7.30pm, RMB150
Wed Jul 9, 7.30pm, RMB120
Fri Jul 11, 8.10pm, RMB150
Sat Jul 12, 7.30pm, RMB380
Sun Jul 13, 4.30pm, RMB380
Wed Jul 16, 7.30pm, RMB120
Fri Jul 18, 8.10pm, RMB150
Sat Jul 19, 7.30pm, RMB150
Wed Jul 23, 7.30pm, RMB138
Fri Jul 25, 8.10pm, RMB168
Sat Jul 26, 7.30pm, RMB380
Sun Jul 27, 4.30pm, RMB288
Wed Jul 30, 7.30pm, RMB138
Fri Aug 1, 8.10pm, RMB150
Sat Aug 2, 7.30pm, RMB150
Avenue Wagram @ JZ Club
French piano maestro Thierry Maillard and drummer Yoann Schmidt bring their Avenue Wagram tour to Shanghai, fusing acoustic jazz with electronic textures.
Named for Paris' storied boulevard, their new album unfolds like a midnight stroll—syncopated rhythms shimmering beneath Maillard's lyrical keys.
Part of JZ Club's 'Wednesday Piano Day,' this duo crafts a soundscape where Debussy's impressionism meets synth-laced modernity.
Schmidt's percussion dances between restraint and eruption, a perfect counterpoint to Maillard's harmonic daring.
Parisian elegance meets Shanghai cool—no passport required.
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Wed June 25, 8pm; RMB168, includes a drink and a snack
JZ Club Watertower Plaza, 8 Hengshan Lu, by Wulumuqi Nan Lu, Xuhui District 衡山路8号水塔广场
Green Day & Post Punk @ The Pearl
Get ready to smash the nostalgia button as The Pearl's Red Stars deliver an electrifying tribute to Green Day's greatest hits!
From 'Basket Case' to 'American Idiot,' this high-energy show captures the raw power and rebellious spirit of Billie Joe Armstrong and the band.
Punk fans, unite! Join the mosh pit for a night of sweat, singalongs, and pure rock chaos.
"Wake Me Up When It's Over!" (But you won't want to.)
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Wed June 25, 8.30pm; RMB100
The Pearl 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
MAY B @ Shanghai International Dance Center
Choreographer Maguy Marin's groundbreaking MAY B reimagines Samuel Beckett's absurdist world through visceral movement, blending dance and theater into a haunting exploration of human existence.
Set to music by Schubert, Gilles de Binche, and Gavin Bryars, the piece unveils the fragility of life through grotesque, tender, and relentless physicality.
Dancers embody Beckett's characters—trapped between motion and stillness—in a performance that oscillates between despair and dark humor.
MAY B is a masterpiece of contemporary dance, celebrated for its raw emotional power and meticulous detail. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness Compagnie Maguy Marin's legendary production in Shanghai.
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Fri & Sat July 4–5, 7.30pm; RMB180-968
Shanghai International Dance Center 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路
New Oriental Chinese Music Scene @ Shanghai Concert Hall
This performance weaves together the lyrical beauty of Chinese music, evocative lighting, and dynamic stagecraft to create a transcendent artistic experience—where 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 identity—drawn into the very DNA of the city's 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 延安东路523号, 近金陵中路
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 traveler's 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 Theater—a pioneer of China's independent dance scene—this production merges traditional Eastern aesthetics with bold modern experimentation.
Don't miss this medium-theater debut from one of China's 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 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路
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 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路
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 stop—the only performance outside Vienna—presents Levay's signature blend of classical grandeur and contemporary flair, backed by a 30-piece live orchestra and enhanced by dazzling choreography.
A rare reunion of Levay's lifelong collaborators, don't miss this homage to German musical theatre's 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 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路
French Original Musical Molière @ 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.
Molière 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 Molière and his life transformed into an opera... somewhere between slam and rap.
That's the promise of Molière, L'opéra 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 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路
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 stage—Nakamura Nakazo I, an outsider who defied tradition to become a legend.
Discovered by the visionary Ichikawa Danjūrō 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 kabuki's backstage world.
With a script by Takashi Minamoto, the play merges razor-sharp social commentary with heart-pounding spectacle—a cathartic strike against modern ennui.
Prepare for a masterpiece that cuts through time—where 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 高青西路777号，近东育路
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. Marconi—a radiant star who has shared the stage with José Carreras—joins forces with Albert Pros-Deprius, the Francesco Cilea International Music Prize-winning tenor who has performed alongside Montserrat Caballé.
Guiding their every breath is Josep Buforn Galan, masterful pianist and longtime accompanist of Carreras.
On this magical night, the theater transforms into the Mediterranean—where 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 上海市静安区南京西路1376号
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory @ Shanghai Culture Square
Embark on a magical journey to Willy Wonka's whimsical world as the Broadway hit—inspired by Roald Dahl's beloved tale—makes 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 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路
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 twist—featuring 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.
Don't 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 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路
ELISABETH Das Musical @ Shanghai Culture Square
The musical ELISABETH dramatizes the tragic life of Austria's Empress Sisi—from 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 version—stripping 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 Levay's 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 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路
Cirque
Era 2: Spirit of Shanghai @ Shanghai Circus World
Acrobatics, dance, theater and even extreme sports – long-running Shanghai multimedia spectacular Era's second season is in full swing at Shanghai Circus World.
Tickets
Mon-Fri, 7.30pm Sat & Sun, 2pm & 7.30pm
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Walking Tours
GPS Walks
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Art Shows
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, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska
Wawi Navarroza | Wild at Heart @ Fotografiska Shanghai
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Martin Parr | Short & Sweet @ Fotografiska Shanghai
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A Brief History of the Ordinary @ Fotografiska Shanghai
Fotografiska Shanghai presents 'A Brief History of the Ordinary,' the first solo exhibition by emerging Chinese photographer Yan Jiacheng, supported by Meta Media and its acclaimed art publication ArtReview.
Through three interrelated series — Night in the Suburbs, Living in the Suburb, and The Long Picture Series—the exhibition explores overlooked narratives and human textures embedded within China's rapid urban transformation, offering a quiet yet powerful counterpoint to dominant images of progress.
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Until June 22, 10.30am-11pm; RMB80-120, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska
Rinko Kawauchi | a faraway shining star, twinkling in hand @ Fotografiska Shanghai
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