Your curated guide to 20+ Dragon Boat weekend events in Shanghai, June 18-21. From free entry music nights and family shows to rooftop parties, disco, and themed dinners.
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Thursday
Fête de la Musique @ Zeitgeist
Join Ziko Cellar at Zeitgeist for Fête de la Musique! Celebrate the summer solstice with Provence rosé, live DJ sets, and a warm terrace evening.
Thu June 18, 6.30pm-Late; Free Entry
Zeitgeist, 537 Haifang Lu, by Xikang Lu, Jing'an District 海防路537号, 近西康路
A Celebration of French Chanson @ Cotton's
An enchanting evening dedicated to the timeless classics of French chanson.
Experience beloved songs made famous by legends Édith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, and Jacques Brel—brought to life by two exceptional artists.
On vocals, Mylène, a rising young talent on Shanghai's music scene, delivers warmth and freshness to these unforgettable melodies.
On guitar, the now legendary Etienne Jeanne adds his signature touch, blending elegance, virtuosity, and spontaneous improvisation.
Together, they create an intimate, soul-stirring journey through the golden era of French music.
Don't miss this rare night of romance, poetry, and Parisian charm in the heart of Shanghai.
Thu June 18, 7-10pm; Free Entry
Cotton's, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294号, 近番禺路
The Beatles & British Invasion @ The Pearl
A full-power evening of British rock legends: The Beatles, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Oasis, The Who, Coldplay, and more—a true homage to the UK’s greatest bands.
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Thu June 18, 8.30pm; RMB120
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Night At The Museum: Back to the 90s Disco @ Fotografiska Shanghai
Fotografiska Shanghai transforms into a time capsule with Night At The Museum: Back to the 90s Disco.
The event celebrates the opening of the Beijing Silvermine Project by taking guests back to the pre-millennium golden era.
Attendees are encouraged to raid their parents' wardrobes for unique vintage pieces and embrace the 90s retro style dress code.
The music lineup spans two floors: on the 3F Event Space, Pei—founder of the ByeByeDisco label—plays from 9.30pm to 10.30pm, followed by B-side until late. On the 4F Lounge, Xiaolaba spins from 9.30pm to 11.30pm.
Ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions, scroll through the posters above, or click the link below, to check out what's on.
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Thu June 18
Daily, 9pm-Late
RMB120, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska
Fotografiska Shanghai, 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
The Temple @ La Barra
Step into the heart of the jungle, where ancient energy meets modern rhythm. Welcome to The Temple, a night wrapped in mystery, music, and ritual vibes.
Jungle decoration and immersive visuals, a wild and exotic atmosphere, and house, Afro house, and tech house all night long.
Reservations: 158 0030 7744
Thu June 18, 10pm-Late; RMB80
La Barra, Lane 319 Jiaozhou Lu, Building 30, by Xinzha Lu, Jing'an District 胶州路319弄30号, 近新闸路
20% Off!
For a limited time, snag RMB100 La Barra vouchers for just RMB80!
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Friday
WAGTOPIA @ RIINK
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Get ready for the cutest date night ever. WAGTOPIA and RIINK invite you and your furry bestie to a special shared dinner.
Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted double menu for you and your pup, plus a fun rollerskating experience at RIINK.
Good food, summer vibes, and precious moments together—what more could you ask for?
Seats are limited, so register now by scanning the code and don’t miss out.
Fri June 19, from 6.30pm; RMB258
RIINK, Shankang Li, Building 18, Room 102, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 静安区康定路358号陕康里18号楼102室
Saint Trinian's Themed School's Out Party @ Guinness Social
Report to Butler & Whites Social Room for detention with a twist.
Enjoy three drinks for RMB98, or three hours of free flow for RMB198, including Becks, Sapporo, cider, house wines, spirits, and Aperol.
Feeling peckish? The School Dinner buffet is RMB148 and serves up fish fingers, flattened toad in the hole, spam fritters, beef stew, chicken & vegetable pie, chocolate sponge with pink custard, and Manchester tarts.
Dress code: naughty schoolgirl / rogue prefect. Scan the QR code on the poster above to reserve your table with Mark.
Class dismissed!
Fri June 19, 7pm; Free Entry
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!
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MAMMA MIA! The Party @ Olympos
Laowaijie will be transformed into a Greek paradise for one unforgettable night of MAMMA MIA! The Party.
Dance under the stars on our outdoor terrace while enjoying live performances with show-stopping renditions of 'Dancing Queen,' 'Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!,' 'Waterloo,' 'Mamma Mia,' and 'Take a Chance on Me.'
Whether you are a die-hard ABBA fan or just love great music, you will be on your feet all night.
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A Feast Fit for the Greek Islands
Olympos will be serving up recipes that have stood the test of time. Indulge in a curated Mediterranean menu.
Sip Like You're on Skopelos
Raise a glass of Retsina or Ouzo!
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Fri June 19, 7pm
RMB200, includes show and Mediterranean buffet.
Olympos, No. 2, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Hongxu Lu, Minhang District 虹梅路3338弄2号, 近虹许路
Evening @ Theatre YOUNG
Three elderly villagers. Their children long gone. Their only companions: the sky, the earth, and an old radio.
This is the hauntingly beautiful world of Evening, adapted from Alexei Dudarev's Belarusian classic, now a national treasure.
Premiered in 2024 and presented by the Honored Collective of the Republican Theater of Belarusian Dramaturgy, this 105-minute production transforms everyday solitude into a profound meditation on time, fate, life, and death.
The stage is minimalist and symbolic. Cameras and projections create an intimate 'gaze.'
Suspended table models evoke a fading village, blurring reality and illusion.
Through quiet conversations and folk melodies, the lyrical text unfolds into philosophical inquiry—not merely a portrait of rural Belarus, but a universal question of belonging and loss.
Performed in Belarusian with Chinese and English subtitles, Evening transcends borders; whether you are 10 or 100, its stillness and depth will reach you.
This is theater as quiet contemplation: an invitation to sit with the elderly, listen to the silence, and remember.
Language: Belarusian with English and Chinese surtitles
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Fri June 19, 7.30pm
Sat & Sun June 20 & 21, 2pm & 7.30pm
RMB180-480
Theatre YOUNG, 1155 Kongjiang Lu, Yangpu District 上海市杨浦区控江路1155号
Open Deck Night @ RIINK
Show what you've got, or just sit back and vibe while DJs spin the best tracks.
Song requests? Yes, please. Drop them and watch them come to life.
Bring your whole squad, grab a drink, and get cozy. Expect good laughs, great people, and plenty of crew swag energy.
Be silly, be social, be you. Mingle, dance, repeat. Let us make Friday legendary. See you on the decks.
Fri June 19, from 8pm; Free Entry
RIINK, Shankang Li, Building 18, Room 102, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 静安区康定路358号陕康里18号楼102室
Michael Jackson Tribute: Jackson 5 to King of Pop @ The Pearl
Step into the world of the King of Pop as The Pearl’s Red Stars Band brings Michael Jackson’s greatest hits to life in a spectacular live concert experience featuring special guest James (young MJ), Zed Zhang (adult MJ) with backup dancers Olya and Ge.
From the early, infectious energy of the Jackson 5 classics to global dominance, this show takes you on a powerful musical journey through every era of Michael Jackson.
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Fri June 19, 8.30pm; RMB168
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
ONEFORTYASIA Pres. MUNGK (UK) & SIMBIE (AU) @ EXIT Club
Another epic night of 140 BPM heat at EXIT Shanghai!
Brace yourself for seismic waves of DUB, BASS, and UK GARAGE, as MUNGK and SIMBIE take the decks alongside an unstoppable local lineup.
Witness the Shanghai debut of British-born DJ & producer MUNGK, who has been crafting his unique blend of UK bass music and world folk sounds for almost a decade.
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For table booking and more info, please contact WeChat ID: 131 2059 4161
Fri June 19, 10pm-Late; RMB80
EXIT Club, 298 Xingfu Lu, by Pingwu Lu 幸福路298号，近平武路
BALI WAVE @ La Barra
Escape to paradise without leaving the city. BALI WAVE transforms the night into a tropical dream—palm trees, exotic décor, and island warmth await.
From sunset vibes to late-night grooves, immerse yourself in a summer atmosphere packed with beautiful people and world-class music.
Club Stage: TOM WILLIAM, LILITH, COSTIN, CEDAR serving Afro House, House & Tech House.
Vinyl Stage: FLO spinning Classic House & timeless grooves.
Come for the vibes, stay for the energy—BALI WAVE is your getaway.
Reservations: 158 0030 7744
Fri June 19, 10pm-Late; RMB120
La Barra, Lane 319 Jiaozhou Lu, Building 30, by Xinzha Lu, Jing'an District 胶州路319弄30号, 近新闸路
20% Off!
For a limited time, snag RMB100 La Barra vouchers for just RMB80!
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Saturday
Dragon Boat Board Games @ Abbey Road
Abbey Road welcomes POPS Gaming for board games within the theme, as well as prizes!
Sat June 20, 12-5pm; RMB50
Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路
5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Shanghai @ Le Burg
Expect great music. Expect great food. Expect great people.
Join a vibrant celebration featuring live entertainment, soul food and international cuisine, vendors and cultural exhibitors, family-friendly activities, cultural experiences, storytelling, and opportunities to connect with Shanghai's international community.
Whether you're a first-timer or a returning guest, you'll find something to enjoy throughout the day.
From the first note to the last bite, this is a gathering for everyone—locals, expats, families, and friends.
Come celebrate the spirit of togetherness in the heart of Shanghai.
Sat June 20, 1-6pm; Free Entry
Le Burg, 168 Aomen Lu, 5/F, Gate 2, Yueming Home Mall
SHANGHAI RAVE – WET EDITION @ Diqu Xinyu Homestay
The countdown is on! CHALÉ BOYZ invite you to Shanghai's ultimate pool party.
Soak up the sun and turn up the heat with a non-stop rotation of Afrobeats, Amapiano, Latin heat, Reggae/Dancehall riddims, Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, and more surprises on the deck.
Dress code: Summer Chic or Swimwear Fly.
Party bus available from Xujiahui. Early Bird tickets on sale now—grab yours before they're gone. Anticipate the wave!
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Sat June 20, from 1pm; RMB150-180
Diqu Xinyu Homestay, 541 Wan Nan Village, Waxu, Pudong New Area
SUNDOWN – CHAR BAR ROOFTOP OPENING PARTY @ Indigo Hotel Shanghai
Embark on an enchanting journey at Indigo Hotel Shanghai's rooftop opening party, SUNDOWN.
Immerse yourself in Shanghai's breathtaking 270-degree panoramic skyline from CHAR Bar on the 30th floor, with mesmerizing sunset vistas as the cityscape comes alive.
Unleash your spirit as the sun sets, accompanied by the mesmerizing beats of Shanghai's top DJs. Revel in over 8 hours of musical bliss against iconic city landmarks.
Experience a symphony of lights, beats, and sensations at this elevated oasis. Don't miss the season's most spectacular rooftop celebration.
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For VIP table bookings, add WeChat ID: Novaevents
Sat June 20, 4pm-1am; RMB138-168
CHAR, 29-31/F, Hotel Indigo, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Dongmen Lu, Huangpu District 上海外滩英迪格酒店29-31楼, 中山东二路585号, 近东门路
Shanghai 1930s @ Cotton's
Step back in time to the Golden Age of Shanghai, an intimate evening of live music featuring the smooth sounds of the 1930s, blended with the exotic flair of the Silk Road and the sophistication of jazz standards.
A night of unforgettable melodies awaits, immerse yourself in the nostalgia and elegance of a bygone era.
Sat June 20, 7-10pm; Free Entry
Cotton's, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294号, 近番禺路
Astrid Duo @ Abbey Road
Abbey Road welcomes the incredibly versatile Astrid Duo for an unforgettable night of live music.
Astrid herself is a powerhouse vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, effortlessly traversing a rich tapestry of genres—from smooth jazz, soulful R&B, and Latin heat to pop, funk, blues, and even rock.
With her dynamic partner completing the duo, expect tight grooves, spontaneous energy, and a setlist that moves seamlessly between intimate ballads and high-energy anthems.
Sat June 20, from 7.30pm; Free Entry
Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路
Guest Shift: Colin Tait @ Lieben
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Colin Tait is coming to Lieben from The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, for a one-night only guest shift.
Colin has a wide range of experience, from previously working on menu creation with Vesper in Bangkok to managing Shanghai’s own Black Rock whisky bar.
He is now the Beverage Director of the Ritz-Carlton, and is bringing a trusted member of his team, Charlie, for the night.
They will be serving five cocktails for the shift. Expect great vibes with the music and great flavor in the drinks.
Sat June 20, 8pm-Midnight
Lieben, 2/F, Bldg. 1, 758 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu, Jing'an District 巨鹿路758号1栋2楼, 近富民路
NEON JUNGLE ft. TOM KYND @ URBAN Lounge, The Sukhothai Shanghai
Shanghai, get ready! Space Panda transforms The Sukhothai Hotel into a pulsating neon jungle.
Headlined by TOM KYND—resident star of Miss Fish Bali—this night promises Thai-style jungle vibes, pounding beats, and nonstop energy.
Joining the takeover: Mr Chang and Psyche, ready to tear the roof off. No stuffy celebrations, just pure dance fuel.
The jungle is calling!
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For table booking and more info, please contact WeChat ID: 131 2059 4161
Sat June 20, 9pm-Late, RMB128-148, includes one drink
The Sukhothai Shanghai, 380 Weihai Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu, Jing'an District 威海路380号, 近石门一路
Imagine Dragons vs Coldplay Tribute @ The Pearl
A spectacular face-off between two modern rock giants—the anthemic power of Imagine Dragons and the euphoric beauty of Coldplay in a night of soaring singalongs.
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Sat June 20, 9.30pm; RMB150
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
HARMSON (NETHERLANDS) @ La Barra
International guest DJ HARMSON lands in Shanghai this Saturday for one explosive night of pure dancefloor madness.
Known for tearing up EDC stages worldwide—Las Vegas, Mexico, and China—this Dutch powerhouse delivers insane genre-blending mashups, from massive house drops to pounding techno.
Every set is a full-throttle ride crafted for big clubs and festival crowds.
Don't miss the energy overload—HARMSON doesn't just play music, he creates unforgettable vibes.
Reservations: 158 0030 7744
Sat June 20, 10pm-Late; RMB168
La Barra, Lane 319 Jiaozhou Lu, Building 30, by Xinzha Lu, Jing'an District 胶州路319弄30号, 近新闸路
20% Off!
For a limited time, snag RMB100 La Barra vouchers for just RMB80!
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Sunday
We Love the World Cup Quiz @ BNC
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The quiz and carvery theme at BNC for Father's Day is We Love the World Cup!
Family-friendly, entry to the quiz is absolutely free and there are great prizes on offer.
The carvery is just RMB128 for adults, and RMB68 for kids, 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, Dad can enjoy three hours of free flow drinks for just RMB168!
The quiz starts at 2pm following the Japan vs Tunisia World Cup game
Scan the QR code on the poster above to reserve your spot.
Sun June 21
Football from 11.30am
Carvery from 1pm
Quiz from 2pm; Free Entry
BNC, 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing'an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路
House of Zup @ Zup Pizza Bar
House Of Zup is a Sunday session at a neighborhood hang built on house, disco, funk, and hip hop, with good food, good drinks, and an easy crowd.
The kind of place you stop by for a bit and somehow stay all day. DJ lineup features F-Mark, Skinny Brown, huiscat, M!R4, KOUGAR, and IANFABELAR.
Sun June 21, 3-9pm; Free Entry
Zup Pizza Bar, Room 101, 457 Shaanxi Bei Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu, Jing'an District 陕西北路457号, 近北京西路
Family Show – The Beatles & British Invasion @ The Pearl
The Red Stars return with a full-power evening of British rock legends—The Beatles, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Oasis, The Who, Coldplay, and more—a true homage to the UK’s greatest bands.
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Sun June 21, 5pm; RMB100 adults, RMB60 kids 6-12, under 5s free
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
All Weekend
Clothing Drive @ The Rooster
The Rooster Clothing Drive is all about giving your gently used clothes a second life—and helping support those in need through the Renewal Center.
Bring in jackets, coats, pants, shoes, and clean essentials, and be part of something meaningful.
As a thank you, you’ll get a FREE glass of Vedett—because good actions deserve a good drink.
Fri-Sun June 19-21, 3.30pm-Late
The Rooster, 107, 445 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu, Jing'an District 江宁路445号107, 近武定路
20% Off!
For a limited time, snag RMB100 The Rooster vouchers for just RMB80!
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Taixu Dreamscape @ 1862 Theatre
In 1940s occupied Haicheng, an opera troupe is forced to stage The Dream of Red Mansions by foreign powers using five travel passes as bait.
But as betrayals unfold and the truth emerges, the passes reveal themselves as fiction—everyone, including the city, exists only as preordained code in a vast program.
Taixu Dreamscape revolutionizes traditional theater. Wearing Apple Vision Pro, you become the 'Phantom,' a validation set embedded in the algorithm.
Six live performers merge with virtual characters as you explore a 360° world where reality and illusion coexist.
Powered by the world's first theatrical deployment of 4D Gaussian Splatting, this 60-minute walking immersive experience has no fixed seats. Wherever you stand becomes your private camera angle.
Age: 16+.
Language: Chinese.
Note: No eyeglasses under the headset (contact lenses recommended). Not suitable for pregnant women, those 65+, or individuals with epilepsy, heart conditions, or hypertension. No late entry after 15 minutes.
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June 12-21, 3.30pm, 5pm, 7pm & 8.30pm
RMB298-398, discounted group tickets also available
1862 Theatre, 1777 Binjiang Dadao, by Rizhao Lu, Pudong District 滨江大道1777号, 近日照路
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