23 Awesome Upcoming Events in Shanghai

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First Up, Thanksgiving

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Wednesday

German Christkindlmarkt @ Yuanmingyuan Lu

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The famous German Christmas Market returns to the Bund from today, Wednesday November 26, bringing the festive spirit of a traditional German market to the charming Yuanmingyuan Road and Square.


Nestled beside the Rockbund, Peninsula Hotel, and historic Union Church, this picturesque location is the perfect backdrop for an enchanting Christkindlmarkt.


This year, they have many exciting new features and stunning decorations waiting for you. Don't miss out on a magical holiday experience!


READ MORE: German Christkindlmarkt is Back!


From Nov 26


Wed-Fri, 3-10pm


Sat & Sun, 12 noon-10pm


Presale RMB30, Door RMB40


Yuanmingyuan Lu between Beijing Dong Lu and Nan Suzhou Lu, Huangpu District 圆明园路北京东路和苏州南路中间

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Maker's Mark Future Master Guest Shift Night @ The Cannery

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The Cannery hosts a special Maker's Mark Future Master Guest Shift Night, featuring acclaimed bartenders Amir Jawaid and Elton Sherchan.


The event will present a unique menu of four signature cocktails, each priced at RMB98, crafted exclusively for the evening—scroll above to see the menu.


The program is divided into two parts: an intimate sharing session from 3-4.30pm, followed by the main guest bartending shift from 8pm until midnight.


Reservations can be made by calling 5276 0599.


Wed Nov 26, 3pm & 8pm


The Cannery 1107 Yuyuan Lu, by Jiangsu Lu, Changning District 愚园路1107号, 近江

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Joe Wong: Two Moons Distillery @ Bar Bud

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Bar Bud hosts a special evening with Joe Wong, a gathering that promises a unique atmosphere and fantastic drinks.


Wong is the Head Mixologist & Bar Manager of THE POET in Hong Kong. With a background as a pastry chef and training at acclaimed bars, he skillfully blends cultures and flavors into his cocktails.


He was also a finalist on the bartender reality show Mast Mixologist.


Wed Nov 26, 8pm-Midnight; Free Entry


Bar Bud 52 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Lu, Xuhui District 永福路52号,进复兴中路

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Thursday

Shanghai Butterfly Football Cup | Thank You Cocktail @ The PuLi Hotel & Spa

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Following the success of the 6th Shanghai Butterfly Football Cup in October, the organizers would like to express their sincere appreciation by inviting all sponsors and partners to a Thank You Cocktail Reception.


They also extend a warm welcome to any individuals, charities, foundations, or companies interested in learning more about their future projects.


Thu Nov 27, 6.30-8.30pm; RSVP only


The PuLi Hotel & Spa 1 Changde Road, Jing'an District 璞丽酒店 上海静安区常德路1号

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Thursday-Saturday

The Spice Exchange @ KLAY

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KLAY presents The Spice Exchange, a vibrant three-day pop-up collaboration with Chef Blake Thornley of Bali's acclaimed Spice by Blake.


Bridging Bali and Shanghai through a shared passion for spice, creativity, and craft, the journey unfolds across curated dinners, a weekend brunch, and a late-night party.


Chef Blake's intuitive cooking, celebrated for its bold yet refined layers of spice and tropical acidity, meet KLAY's modern Indian cuisine.


The collaboration culminates on Saturday with a full-day experience: brunch, a new four-hands dinner menu, and an afterparty featuring guest mixologist Ilya Khokhlov and DJs for a night of rhythm.


Thu & Fri Nov 27 & 28, 5-10pm


Sat Nov 29, 11.30am-4.30pm & 5pm-Late


KLAY 1124 Beijing Xi Lu, by Shanxi Bei Lu, Jing'an District 北京西路1124, 进 陕西北路

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Thursday & Sunday

Comedy Night: Thanks for Laughs-giving

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Herlarious Club is serving up two evenings of raw, relatable, and ridiculous humor. Don't miss a night of laughter and community!


Thu & Sun Nov 27 & 30, 7.30-9pm; Free Entry


Location provided after registration, scan the QR code on the poster above

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Friday

VIVA WORKSHOP: Vitality, Inspiration, Vital Habits, Activity @ Parkway

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Parkway's GP and specialist team will explore how lifestyle medicine supports long-term weight management—with or without medication—and how a coordinated team approach can guide you through every step of the journey.


Fri Nov 28, 10am-12 noon; Free


Parkway 3/F, Shanghai Plaza Office Building, 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Longmen Lu, Huangpu District 上海市黄浦区淮海中路138号上海广场3楼,(直梯近龙门路)

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Black Friday Bottle Blow-Out @ The Cannery

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The Cannery's annual Black Friday bottle blow-out... expect amazing deals!


Fri Nov 28, from 5pm


The Cannery 1107 Yuyuan Lu, by Jiangsu Lu, Changning District 愚园路1107号, 近江

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Friday & Saturday

Harry Potter Immersive Cocktail Experience @ Egg

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Brought to you by renowned bartender Ana Souza (formerly Post No Bills), for two nights only, transport yourself to the world of Harry Potter with an immersive cocktail experience.


Four magical craft cocktails, interactive activities, games, and mischief to manage.


If you are a fan of Harry Potter, you can't miss out, but be quick! Limited spots available by reservation only.


Fri & Sat Nov 28 & 29, 8-10.30pm; RMB288, all inclusive


Egg 12 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Julu Lu, Jing'an District 襄阳北路12近巨鹿路

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Saturday

Winter Carnival 2025 @ SCIS

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It's that time of year again when the air is filled with laughter, music, and the sparkle of the holidays!  


Get ready for the SCIS Winter Carnival 2025, a joyful day where families, friends, and teachers come together to celebrate the warmth of community and the magic of the season.


  • Festive Marketplace: Discover unique handmade gifts, holiday treasures, and cheerful seasonal décor

  • Joyful Entertainment: Enjoy creative workshops, live performances, and fun games for all ages

  • Winter Wonderland: Hop on the carousel, take a ride on the little train, and experience the magic of the season

  • Seasonal Treats: Indulge in delicious winter snacks and festive delights to share with family and friends

Before the Winter Carnival begins, you can also discover the SCIS advantages at their Winter Open House.


READ MORE: SCIS 2025 Winter Open House | Discover the SCIS Advantage


Sat Nov 29, 11am–4pm


SCIS Hongqiao Campus 1161 Hongqiao Lu, Changning District, Shanghai

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Thanksgiving Market @ La Burg

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Head to La Burg this Saturday for a Thanksgiving Market!


This special event brings together local artisans and creators to offer unique gifts perfect for the holiday season.


It's a chance to express thanks for the people around you, while getting a head start on your Christmas shopping with thoughtful, handmade presents.


Come for the good vibes, stay for the meaningful finds, and leave with gifts that show your appreciation this season!


Sat, Nov 29, 1-7pm; Free Entry


La Burg 5/F, Gate 2, YueXing Home Mall, 168 Aomen Lu, by Moganshan Lu, Putuo District 澳门路168号月星家居广场5楼, 近莫干山路

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SCC Year End Cricket Quiz & Awards Ceremony @ BNC

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Shanghai Cricket Club celebrate a year of slogging with a Cricket Quiz and Awards Ceremony, followed by dinner.


Want to get into cricket in Shanghai? Scan the QR code on the poster above to register.


Sat Nov 29, from 3.30pm; Free Entry


BNC 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing'an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路

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BritCham Presents Shanghai Nights @ The Pearl

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BritCham Presents Shanghai Nights: An Evening of 1920s Glamour & Cabaret, where British elegance meets Shanghai glamour, inspired by the golden age of the 1920s and the iconic spirit of Old Shanghai.


Join for a night of celebration—free flow drinks, culinary delights, live performances, and cabaret entertainment in one of the city's most atmospheric venues—The Pearl.


Featuring:

  • Curated sharing-style feast

  • Free flow drinks all night

  • Elegant live performances & musical showcases

  • Art-deco photo moments & immersive surprises

  • Luck draw and silent auction for charity 

Dress Code: Black-tie with a 1920s flourish.


Think glamour. Think grace. Think Gatsby—reimagined for Shanghai.


Scan the QR to get your tickets now:


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Sat Nov 29, 6.30pm-Late; RMB888 per person, or package deals available


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

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Saturday & Sunday

Tis the Season Christmas Market @ Jiashan Lane

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Jiashan Lane is your home-away-from-home this Christmas!


Enjoy delicious Christmas treats, curated crafts and fashion, delicious foods, mulled wine, and cozy hot drinks, plus a whole lot of holiday cheer!


The intimate courtyard is the perfect spot to start your holiday shopping.


Free admission, pets are welcome. Celebrate the season!


Sat & Sun Nov 29 & 30, 12 noon-6pm; Free Entry


Jiashan Lane Lane 259 Jiashan Lu, by Jianguo Xi Lu, Xuhui District 嘉善路259近建国西路

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Sunday

Christmas Fayre @ Guinness Social

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Nestled in the charming lanes of Tianzifang, Guinness Social is launching its Christmas Fayre from this weekend.


Check out the menu above, and did we mention that you can visit the carvery as many times as you'd like? And all for just RMB218!


The experience doesn't stop at the food. For RMB198, guests can enjoy a three-hour free flow of Becks, Sapporo, cider, house wines, spirits, and Aperol.


Every Sun 12-3pm & 5-7pm; RMB218


Guinness Social by Butler & White's No. 7-7, Tianzifang, Lane 210 Taikang Lu, by Sinan Lu, Huangpu District 田子坊7号7室, 泰康路210弄, 近思南路


20% Off!

For a limited time, snag RMB100 Guinness Social vouchers for just RMB80!


Click below to get yours now:

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Quiz & Carvery: We Love Thanksgiving @ BNC

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This weekend BNC's quiz and carvery pairing has the theme We Love Thanksgiving.


Family-friendly, entry to the quiz is absolutely free and there are great prizes on offer—with some very special ones up for grabs!


The carvery is just RMB128 and lasts from 1-4pm, and includes two meats (which change each week), two types of potato, three veg, and—of course—Yorkshire pudding with your choice of beef or onion gravy and horseradish.


Better still, you can add three hours of free flow drinks for just RMB168!


Scan the QR on the poster above to reserve your spot.


Sun Nov 30, from 1pm; Quiz: Free Entry; Carvery; RMB128 


BNC 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing'an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路

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Acro Yoga @ Fly & Sophia Dance Studio

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Looking for a fun way to connect, build strength, and have a blast?


Join an exciting Acro Yoga class, combining the flow of yoga with the thrill of acrobatics.


What to expect:

  • Partnered poses & group acro sequences

  • A playful and supportive environment

  • A full-body workout with a side of laughter

All levels welcome – whether you're new or experienced!


Bring your mat, your energy, and a friend (or come solo and meet new ones!).


Whether you're flying or spotting, there's something for everyone. Limited space.


Sun Nov 30, 2pm & 3pm; RMB99


Fly & Sofia's Dance Center 6/F, Yihai Building, 211 Kangding Lu, by Jiangning Lu, Jing'an District 康定路211号艺海大厦6楼, 近江宁路

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Tuesday & Wednesday

Family Meal by Ensue, Shenzhen @ Yaya's Shanghai

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For two nights only, Yaya's is collaborating with Ensue Shenzhen, whose Head Chef Jeff leads the kitchen at the Asia's 50 Best #85 restaurant (2025), to bring the cult favorite 'Staff Meal by Ensue' to Shanghai.


The experience offers bold flavors, playful storytelling, and the familiar comfort of sharing a family meal. 


The menu includes salted mackerel rice with olive oil, braised beef and taro 'fries' served with teh tarik mayo, 'Tiger Bites Pig' bao, salted lemon pork and crab pasta, and the signature 'Soul-Stealing Noodles' with abalone jus, char siu short rib, fried egg, and ginger-scallion.


Yaya's classic dishes will also be available, along with special bottles and wines by the glass curated in partnership with WineSNOB.


Reservations can be made via the WeChat Mini Program: yayaspasta


Tue & Wed Dec 2 & 3, 6pm & 8pm; À la carte


Yaya's Pasta Bar 1/F, 329 Tongren Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu, Jing'an District 铜仁路329号1层E区, 近北京西路

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Ongoing

Demo Lesson @ Panda Education

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Since 2004, Panda Education has specialized exclusively in one-on-one Mandarin instruction. With a longstanding commitment to expert teaching at fair prices, the school has delivered professional Chinese language training to more than 29,000 expatriate students.


Whether a student's goals involve conversational skills, after-school tutoring, business Chinese, or HSK test preparation, Panda Education designs fully personalized courses to match their specific needs. Learners can choose between online and in-person formats—each seamlessly adapted to their schedule and preferences.


Why Choose a Demo Lesson?

  • Experience a tailored teaching methodology firsthand

  • Discuss specific learning objectives with an expert

  • Receive a professional assessment and customized course plan

  • Explore flexible learning formats to fit any lifestyle


Scan the QR code on the poster above to book your free demo lesson

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Bottomless Beer & Bagels @ Boom Boom Bagels

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Bagel sandwiches at Boom Boom Bagels start at just RMB40, and every purchase unlocks unlimited pours of their crisp house Pilsner brewed by 12 Square Meters Brewery—available daily from 4–7pm. Great food, cold beer, and perfect after-work vibes.


Daily, 4-7pm; from RMB40


Until Mar 2026


Boom Boom Bagels 39 Anfu Lu, Xuhui 徐汇区安福路39号

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Last Chance!

Drinksgiving @ BNC

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Drinksgiving at BNC means Happy Hour 5-8pm all month at BNC. Woo hoo!


Why not head on down on a Wednesday and take part in their weekly Wednesday evening quiz, too?


Drinksgiving: All Month, Daily, 5-8pm


Quiz: Every Wed, from 7.30pm; Free Entry


BNC 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing'an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路

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Looking Ahead

A Christmas Carol @ Wellington College

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Experience the magic of the season with this Wellingtonian Christmas Production, featuring their talented Year 7 & 8 pupils in a heart-warming retelling of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Christmas Carol.


Adapted by Wellington's own Rob Hicks, this festive tale brings home the spirit of Christmas through themes of kindness, courage, and the importance of tradition.


Watch as Ebenezer Scrooge's transformative journey reminds us all to embrace generosity, cherish community, and celebrate the true meaning of the season.


Click below to get your tickets now:


Thu & Fri Dec 4 & 5, 6pm; RMB50


Wellington College International Shanghai100 Haiyang Xi Lu, Pudong District 海阳西路100号

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Cosmic Tree @ SIDC

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Cosmic Tree is a profound ritual theatre experience, a stunning fusion of primal philosophy and cutting-edge technology.


Inspired by the Basha Miao tradition of planting a tree for every newborn, the piece explores the sacred bond between humanity and nature.


The tree becomes a central axis—its roots in the earth, trunk in humanity, and canopy in heaven—forming a cosmic channel connecting all realms.


Helmed by acclaimed choreographer Da Zhu, with legendary artist Yang Liping as Artistic Advisor and an original score by Oscar-winning composer Tan Dun, Cosmic Tree promises an unforgettable visual and auditory journey.


It weaves acrobatics, modern dance, and ancient myth into a powerful ode to the cycle of life, portraying humanity as the tree and the tree as humanity.


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Sat Dec 6, 7.30pm


Sun Dec 7, 2pm


RMB180-680


Shanghai International Dance Center 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路

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