From July 15-26, Shanghai hosts free-entry concerts, beer festivals, family brunches. Deals: ¥199 free-flow, ¥168 feasts, 20% off vouchers.
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Sunset Craft Beer Festival @ Crystal Bridge
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Get ready for four unforgettable summer evenings at Crystal Bridge, filled with refreshing craft beer, delicious food, tropical vibes, and non-stop entertainment.
The lineup includes DJs, live bands, spectacular stage shows, Zumba classes, Afrobeats dance sessions, and plenty of interactive activities to keep you moving.
Bring your friends, dance beneath the sunset, discover exciting craft beer brands, and celebrate summer right in the heart of Shanghai.
Thu-Sun July 16–19, 4–9pm; Free Entry
Crystal Bridge, 688 Tianshan Lu, by Zunyi Lu, Changning District 天山路688号， 近遵义路
Fisherman Brunch @ TOMATITO
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TOMATITO—the sexy tapas bar overlooking a lake—is serving up a Fisherman Menu, and a weekend brunch with a side of live guitar.
Chef Koen has crafted a special menu built around the freshest catches, and it reads like a love letter to the sea.
Start with the sea bass ceviche, kissed with spicy yellow pepper sauce and brightened with corn, celery leaves, and coriander.
There are grilled sardine fillets for something simple and smoky, and mini lobster tacos with a pop of radish for bite-sized indulgence.
The Argentine red prawns come sizzling with garlic and sea salt, while the tuna salad is a lighter number tossed with cherry tomatoes, pickled chilli, and olives.
For something more substantial, dive into a pot of steamed blue mussels in a herb-spiked spicy cream sauce, or the showstopping squid ink seafood risotto, loaded with baby squid and asparagus.
Come the weekend, all of this unfolds to the strum of a live guitar, in that effortlessly cool TOMATITO way—pet-friendly, laid-back, and just the right amount of sexy.
July 20-26
TOMATITO, 3/F, W08-10, 168 Hubin Lu, by Jinan Lu, Huangpu District 湖滨路168号无限极荟购物中心3楼W08-10, 近济南路
Wednesday
FOTO LIVE @ Fotografiska Shanghai
Fotografiska Shanghai hosts a FOTO LIVE event, showcasing avant-garde jazz musicians on the fourth-floor lounge stage.
Enjoy captivating performances and meticulously crafted cocktails, and spend quality time with friends in a modern art-enriched ambiance.
The ticket price includes a general admission pass to Fotografiska Shanghai, providing access to all current exhibitions, in addition to an evening of live music.
READ MORE: 3 New Shows at Fotografiska Shanghai
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Wed July 15, 8-10pm; RMB80, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska Shanghai
Fotografiska Shanghai, 4/F, 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
Thursday
WSQK Karaoke Night @ RIINK
GOOD EVENING, SHANGHAI! This is WSQK, The Squawk, your favorite voice on 94.5 FM, coming to you live with tonight's biggest bulletin.
Reports are coming in that the Upside Down has leaked into RIINK. Join us for WSQK Karaoke Night and sing your favorite Stranger Things songs. Every performance earns you a chance to win official Stranger Things merchandise.
From Converse collaborations to Primark merch and Demogorgon Pancake, the prize wheel is loaded.
Thu July 16, 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
Friday & Saturday
1st Birthday Party @ Junto
Junto turns one!
To mark the occasion, the craft-beer-community-space-nice-hang-bar is throwing a suitably bombastic birthday party... and everyone’s invited.
Expect games, prizes, and pass-the-parcel-style competitions with fancy bottles of expensive beer up for grabs.
There’ll be face painting, balloon animals, and piñatas stuffed full of brewery merch, plus magic and clownery to keep things delightfully unhinged.
Birthday cake will appear in impossible quantities, and yes—there’s even a bouncy castle.
This is strictly over-18 only, though a bao’an will be on hand to forcefully eject any children who somehow make it into the castle—which, frankly, might be reason enough to come along just for the spectacle.
Fri & Sat July 17 & 18, 7pm-2am; Free Entry
Junto, 58 Yanping Lu, by Wuding Lu, Jing'an District 延平路58号, 近武定路
Saturday
Rugby: Nations Championship @ Guinness Social
Sick of the soccer? Try rugby football!
Head to Guinness Social where all the Nations Championship Round 3 games will be shown live (and they have a beautiful new BIG OUTDOOR SCREEN!):
3.10pm – New Zealand vs Ireland
4.40pm – Japan vs France
6.10pm – Australia vs Italy
9.10pm – Fiji vs Scotland
11.40pm – South Africa vs Wales
It's a long day, but they're making it dangerously easy to stay for the long haul with the above BBQ from 2pm to 6pm, priced at just RMB138.
Or for RMB98, you get any pie, mash, and a pint of Guinness—the perfect match-day combo.
If you're really settling in, grab two Guinnesses and get a third free during the games. Because nothing says rugby like a cold stout in hand.
Sat July 18, from 3.10pm; 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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Big Lowe's BBQ XX @ The Rooster
Big Lowe's BBQ is back for their 20th BBQ pop-up. Tender, slow smoked brisket plates and sliders. Need we say more?
Sat July 18, 4pm-Sold Out; Free Entry
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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Colombian Independence Day @ Highline
Shanghai’s biggest and best Colombian Independence Day celebration is here, an unforgettable rooftop fiesta filled with national pride, vibrant colors, great company, and non‑stop Latin energy.
Dance from sunset until late to the best Colombian hits, Latin anthems, reggaeton, salsa, merengue, and more.
Shanghai’s top Latin DJs—NAZ, BLEZ, and FWHITE—will keep the beats flowing all night long, taking over HIGHLINE, one of downtown Shanghai’s most iconic rooftop venues, for a spectacular celebration under the city lights.
Wear your Colombian colors, bring your best energy, and get ready to shout:
¡QUE VIVA COLOMBIA!
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For VIP table bookings, add WeChat ID: NovaEvents
Sat July 18, 5pm–2am; RMB98-118
Highline, 6/F, 282 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu, Huangpu District 淮海中路282号雅诗阁公寓6楼, 近黄陂南路
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 July 18, 7-10pm; Free Entry
Cotton's, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294号, 近番禺路
Daniel Bowley @ Abbey Road
Daniel Bowley is a soulful singer and guitarist who has been lighting up Shanghai’s music scene for the past four years.
Over that time, he’s graced the stages of some of the city’s most iconic venues—including Shake, House of Blues and Jazz, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and JZ Club, among others.
With a groove-driven sound and a setlist that blends timeless classics with modern favorites, his performances are always charged with energy and delivered straight from the heart.
Sat July 18, from 7.30pm; Free Entry
Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路
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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Sat July 18, 8.30pm; RMB168
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Sunday
We Love the 2000s Quiz @ BNC
The quiz theme at BNC this Sunday is We Love the 2000s!
Family-friendly, entry to the quiz is absolutely free and there are great prizes on offer, as well as new menu items to try.
Better still, enjoy three hours of free flow drinks for just RMB168!
Scan the QR code on the poster above to reserve your spot.
Sun July 19, from 1pm; Free Entry
BNC, 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing'an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路
Sunday Afternoon Blues & Filk Rock @ Cotton's
Unwind with an afternoon of soulful blues and folk rock with bluesman Greg Smith and Yiko, whose warm, expressive sound promises to be the perfect soundtrack for a lazy summer Sunday.
Sun July 19, 2-5pm; Free Entry
Cotton's, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294号, 近番禺路
Family Show – Cruel Summer @ The Pearl
Get ready to dive into the ultimate summer soundtrack with non‑stop pop anthems from Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, ABBA, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and more—a Cruel Summer celebration bursting with bright colors, high energy, and all the songs that make this season unforgettable!
Part of The Pearl's Summer Free-Flow deal, parents have the option of just RMB199 for entry to the concert plus three hours free-flow drinks, featuring Budweiser draft beer and Hai Seas Distillery spirits.
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Sun July 19, from 4pm
Adult Free-Flow RMB199, includes 3 hours free-flow drinks
Adult Standard RMB100
Ages 6-12 RMB60
Under 5s free
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Classical Summer: From Vienna to Buenos Aires @ Fotografiska
This captivating concert by the Nova Sinfonietta Trio, featuring conductor Roberto Fiore, marks the final day of the Vivian Maier exhibition (see below).
Journey through classical masterpieces, from Mozart and Tchaikovsky to Piazzolla's tangos and Kreisler's 'Chinese Tambourine,' all while enjoying a drink in a stunning art space.
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Sun July 19, 5-6.30pm
RMB200, ticket includes 1 drink and covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska Shanghai
Fotografiska Shanghai, 4/F, 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
Monday
US Voter Help @ The Rooster
Need help requesting your ballot or navigating Vote From Abroad?
Join VoteFromAbroad.org for a relaxed voter help evening at The Rooster (new location!).
Volunteers will be available to answer questions, assist with voter registration and ballot requests, and help make the overseas voting process a little less overwhelming.
Stop by, grab a drink, and make sure your vote is ready for 2026.
Mon July 20, 5.30-8pm
The Rooster, 107, 445 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu, Jing'an District 江宁路445号107, 近武定路
Tuesday
Tuesday Losers Club @ Keep It Quiet
Nothing ever happens on a Tuesday, right…?
Tuesday Losers Club is a night of multi-disciplinary, improvisational performance that manifests once a month, on the second day of the week at Keep It Quiet.
All are welcome to become an active part of the evening by bringing their own poetry, music, body performance, video, singing, painting, dance, acting, writing, drawing, or any other form of creative expression.
Whether as an artist or audience member, come see what these losers dare to do on a Tuesday night.
Opening live set by Ate Autumn.
Reservations: +86 189 1799 7769
Tue July 21, 7.30–11.30pm; Free Entry
Keep It Quiet, 200 Yongfu Lu 永福路200号
Tuesday-Sunday
New Oriental Chinese Music Scene @ Shanghai Concert Hall
The acclaimed New Oriental Chinese Music Scene returns to Shanghai Concert Hall for its seventh residency.
This stunning production seamlessly blends traditional Chinese music with cutting-edge lighting and stage design, creating a poetic realm where ancient aesthetics meet contemporary expression.
Nine original Shanghai-style works unfold without intermission, from the primal whisper of a millenary bone flute to drumfire that ignites the spirit, from ink-wash calligraphy in motion to a virtuosic reimagining of 'Flight of the Bumblebee.'
The visual spectacle breaks free from the conventional stage, enveloping the entire theater.
More than a concert, this 60-minute journey awakens the cultural memory buried deep within the soul and reveals the boundless creative possibilities of modern Shanghai.
A radiant highlight of the city’s summer arts season, this is Chinese music reimagined for the digital age.
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Tue-Sun July 21-26, 2pm & 7.30pm, RMB180-580
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
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Vivian Maier | Unseen Work @ Fotografiska Shanghai
Unseen Work, the first Shanghai exhibition of legendary nanny-photographer Vivian Maier (1926–2009), marks the centenary of her birth.
Dubbed "the most mysterious photographic genius of the 20th century," Maier worked as a nanny for five decades while secretly creating over 150,000 photographs.
Discovered by chance in 2007 when her negatives were purchased at auction, Maier lacked formal training yet possessed an uncanny ability to seize the "decisive moment."
Walking the streets of American cities between childcare duties, she captured fleeting moments of ordinary life with masterful composition and social observation.
Her work blends compassion, humor, and acute social insight, prompting The New Yorker to hail it as "an achievement that rewrites photographic history."
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Until July 19
Daily, 10.30am-11pm
RMB80-100, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska Shanghai
Fotografiska Shanghai, 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
Huang Peishan | Crack in the Curtain @ Fotografiska Shanghai
Crack in the Curtain, the first institutional solo show by Huang Peishan, explores the evolving dialogue between image and space in the digital era.
As AI and post-processing reshape photography’s claim to truth, Huang transforms images into tactile presences.
Using digital editing, AI generation, composite printing, and resin, she creates works that resemble documentary evidence, yet reveal deliberate fissures—becoming “interfaces of illusion” between reality and fiction.
Ultimately, the exhibition invites viewers to reexamine the authenticity of images and the politics of vision itself.
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Until July 19
Daily, 10.30am-11pm
RMB80-100, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska Shanghai
Fotografiska Shanghai, 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路
Ongoing
Bastille Day Oyster Week @ Chez JOJO
Vive la France!
Chez JOJO is throwing a très magnifique Bastille Day (weeklong) party—and it’s all about the oysters!
For just RMB398 per person, you get unlimited imported French oysters. Come hungry, leave happy, and toast to liberty, equality, and oysters on repeat!
Reservations: 5436 3662
Mon-Sun July 13–19, 12 noon-10.30pm; RMB398
Chez JOJO Wine & Terrace, 3/F, A Mansion, 291 Fumin Lu, near Changle Lu, Xuhui District 悟锦大楼3楼, 富民路291号, 近长乐路
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 25 - July 31, 3.30pm, 5pm, 7pm & 8.30pm
RMB199, 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
New F&B Deals
¥168 Summer Family Feast @ THE FIRE
Gather the fam and dive into the ultimate summer experience at THE FIRE!
Their Kids & Family Summer Set is specially crafted to turn mealtime into a joyful, delicious adventure for both little ones and grown-ups.
What’s on the table? Click the link below to find out...
READ MORE: ¥168 THE FIRE Summer Family Feast
Priced at an unbeatable RMB168, the offer is reserved for guests dining with children under 18.
Call +86 178 2188 5757 to reserve a table now.
THE FIRE, 5/F, Reel Mall, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu, Jing'an District 南京西路1601号B楼, 近常德路
Pasta Club @ La Strada Westbund Central
Head to either La Strada locations for their Pasta Club RMB98 Work Day Set Dinner, 5pm to 7pm.
READ MORE: La Strada Brings Authentic Italian to Westbund Central
La Strada, Westbund Central, 869 Xiaomuqiao Lu, by Zhongshan Nan Er Lu, Xuhui District 小木桥路 869号1楼, 近中山南二路
La Strada Taikoo Li, 1/F, Wood Zone, Taikoo Li, 500 Dongyu Lu, by Yangsi Xi Lu, Pudong District 前滩太古里木区1楼, 东育路500弄, 近杨思西路
Fantastic F&B Deals for the Shanghai Summer
Looking Ahead
Summer Splash Pool Party Vol. 2 @ Radisson Blu
Shanghai’s biggest summer celebration is back. Grab your bikinis, swimsuits, and your best summer vibes as NOVA and VIVA proudly present Summer Splash 2026—Shanghai’s largest and most iconic outdoor pool party, set at the luxurious Radisson Blu Forest Manor Hotel.
Spend the day soaking up the sun, cooling off in the pool, joining in on fun games and activities, and dancing to the hottest beats from Shanghai’s top DJs alongside the city’s most energetic crowd.
The venue is a stunning five‑star resort just minutes from downtown, featuring over 2,000 square meters of swimming pools and 8,000 square meters of beautiful outdoor space, complete with lush gardens, waterfalls, fountains, palm trees, and a sandy dance floor.
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Sat July 25, 12 noon–8pm; RMB198-228, includes 1 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
New Bund Beer Festival @ New Bund Red Lane
The toast of summer is coming—the first-ever New Bund Beer Festival is pouring in, bringing 45+ global brews to one lane over two incredible days!
It’s a world of flavor in every sip. German and Belgian century-old breweries stand alongside American craft pioneers, Asian specialty brands, and China’s homegrown craft stars—pouring everything from crisp pilsners and bold IPAs to funky lambics and rich stouts.
Great beer tastes even better with great food. The festival’s food, beverage, and dessert zones keep the buzz going, with over 30 barbecue, burger, pancake, gelato, handcrafted dessert, and snack options waiting to be explored.
Whether you're a craft connoisseur or just here for the good vibes, this is where the city’s beer lovers come together.
Make this your 2026 summer ritual. Cheers in New Bund Red Lane!
Sat & Sun July 25 & 26, 4-10pm; Free Entry
New Bund Red Lane, No.12 Qianjiatan Road, Pudong New District 浦东新区前滩公园巷，钱家滩路12号
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