Discover 26 events in Shanghai from Aug 12–Sep 19, including Highland Games, classical concerts, pool parties, and family shows. Prices range from free to RMB1,080, with early bird discounts and free-entry options for all ages.
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- Early Bird Discounts
Highland Games @ NAIS Pudong
The pipes are calling once again!
After a fantastically fun first edition last year, Shanghai Scottish is proud to present the second annual Shanghai Highland Games.
Expect a vibrant day of traditional Scottish athletics, kilts, bagpipes, and community spirit at this iconic cultural celebration.
READ MORE: Kilts, Cabers & Bagpipes – Shanghai Highland Games are Back!
Tickets are priced as follows, with a limited number of Early Bird tickets being released:
Adult: Early Bird RMB130 | Pre-sale RMB150 | Door RMB180
Child: Early Bird RMB85 | Pre-sale RMB100 | Door RMB125
Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Child): Early Bird RMB300 | Pre-sale RMB350 | Door RMB425
Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Children): Early Bird RMB380 | Pre-sale RMB400 | Door RMB500
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Sat Sep 12, 11am-5.30pm; RMB85-500
NAIS Pudong, 2888 Junmin Gong Lu, by Henghe Zhong Lu, Pudong District 军民公路2888号, 近恒和中路
Wednesday
Sara Mesa in Her Own Words – Reading 'Un amor' with Its Author @ Instituto Cervantes
As part of Shanghai International Literature Week, Instituto Cervantes Shanghai will host a bilingual Spanish-Chinese event with Spanish writer Sara Mesa, moderated by Salvador Marinaro, professor at Fudan University.
Conceived as an open reading club that encourages questions from the audience, the event will explore different aspects of Un amor, the author’s first book to be translated into Chinese.
The novel, which was adapted for the screen by renowned filmmaker Isabel Coixet, explores power dynamics in relationships, desire, vulnerability, and the limits of individual freedom.
Wed Aug 12, 6.30pm; Free Entry
Instituto Cervantes, 208 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, Xuhui District 安福路208号，近乌露木齐中路
Clue/Mystery Game Night @ RIINK
If you enjoy playing board games in a fun, vibrant diner setting, head to RIINK for a Mystery Game Night!
For this edition, the theme is Clue/Mystery—they’ll be featuring games like Clue: Harry Potter, Clue: Game of Thrones, Clue: A Night in the Museum, Clue: Conspiracy, Exit, and more.
Enjoy hearty diner food and drinks at RIINK, and all participants will receive a special discount!
Scan the code to sign up.
Wed Aug 12, from 6.30pm; RMB25
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
El Lequio, Okinawa | One-Night Guest Shift @ Café Gray Deluxe
Café Gray Deluxe hosts Satoshi Sugiura of El Lequio, Okinawa—a bar featured on 50 Best Discovery and renowned for its unique fusion of Ryukyuan and Latin American influences—alongside Sebastian Robinson, Asia Brand Ambassador of Four Pillars, for a one-night-only guest shift.
Together, they will present six exclusive cocktail creations showcasing Four Pillars Gin.
Reservations: 021 3216 8088 | [email protected]
Wed Aug 12, from 8pm; RMB98 per cocktail, with a complimentary sixth drink for every five purchased
Café Gray Deluxe, The Upper House, 3/F, 366 Shimen Yi Lu, by Weihai Lu, Jing'an District 石门一路366号3楼, 近威海路
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: 2 New Shows at Fotografiska Shanghai
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Wed Aug 12, 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
Trivia Thursday @ The Shed Hongqiao
Thursday Trivia returns to The Shed on Laowaijie / Hongmei Lu in Hongqiao after the summer break.
Expect 10 rounds covering everything from current events, geography, history, pop culture, music, film, and more.
There are F&B vouchers, bottles of prosecco, and rounds of shots up for grabs every week, while it is happy hour all night and chicken parma is just RMB48!
At the end of each quarterly season, the champions win even more fantastic prizes.
The quiz kicks off at 7.30pm and is all wrapped up by around 9.30pm—scan the QR code on the poster below to sign up now.
Every Thu, 7.30pm; Free Entry
The Shed Hongqiao, No. 30, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Hongxu Lu, Minhang District 虹梅路3338弄30号, 近虹许路
Thursday-Sunday
Giant Tetris Block Interactive Light Show @ ROCKBUND
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This summer, ROCKBUND revives its Giant Tetris Block Interactive Light Show for a limited run.
Unlike passive displays, this experience lets participants control the action—their moves magnified onto building façades.
It transforms a small-screen classic into a large-scale public spectacle, blending nostalgia with urban playfulness.
Thu-Sun Aug 13–16, 7-9pm
RMB39 for 1 game + 1 drink at Luneurs
RMB89 for 2 games + 1 cocktail at Naive.
ROCKBUND Museum Square, 118 Beijing Dong Lu, by Huqiu Lu, Huangpu District 北京东路118号, 近虎丘路
Friday
Schubert’s Works for Guitar & Voice @ Shanghai Concert Hall
Shanghai welcomes the Chinese premiere of Schubert’s rarely heard guitar-and-voice repertoire.
Grammy-winning Baroque soprano María Cristina Kiehr and ECM’s first classical guitarist Pablo Márquez join forces for an intimate journey through Schubert’s poetic garden.
The program features 18 art songs set to verses by Goethe, Schiller, and other Romantic poets—including beloved pieces like Ständchen and Die Post in their original guitar arrangements.
Spanning Schubert’s golden creative years, this 90-minute recital at promises a pure, healing musical experience.
A rare encounter with two world-class artists making their China debuts.
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Fri Aug 14, 7.30pm; RMB180-380
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
Bulls v All Blacks @ Guinness Social
The All Blacks final warm-up game on their tour of South African sees them take on the Bulls.
Sat Aug 15, 1am; 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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Friday & Saturday
GOAT Bangkok for a Two-Night Dinner Takeover @ Café Gray Deluxe
Café Gray Deluxe at Upper House Shanghai proudly hosts GOAT Bangkok—awarded One Michelin Star and One Michelin Green Star in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026—for an exclusive two-night guest chef residency.
Chef Tan (Pakorn Kosiyabong) presents a six-course tasting menu showcasing his celebrated contemporary Thai cuisine, artfully blending Thai flavours, Chinese influences, and European techniques.
An unmissable culinary dialogue between East and Southeast Asia.
Reservations: 021 3216 8088 | [email protected]
Fri & Sat Aug 14 & 15, from 5.30pm; RMB788
Café Gray Deluxe, The Upper House, 3/F, 366 Shimen Yi Lu, by Weihai Lu, Jing'an District 石门一路366号3楼, 近威海路
Street Dance Theater: Inspired by the Eastern Wind @ SIDC
This groundbreaking production fuses street dance with Eastern philosophy, drawing inspiration from Zhuge Liang's legendary "borrowing the east wind" to celebrate the fighting spirit of contemporary Chinese youth.
Featuring hip-hop, locking, house, popping, and waacking, the piece transforms street dance into refined professional theater art.
Directed by Rao Yuhong and Ye Zheng, this acclaimed work earned a four-star review from The Scotsman at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and has been selected for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival Rising Artists' Works.
A dynamic celebration of seizing opportunities with confidence and poise.
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Aug 14, 7.30pm
Aug 15, 2pm & 7.30pm
RMB200
Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路
Saturday
Aqua Fiesta Pool Party @ Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao
The moment you’ve been waiting for is here—Aqua Fiesta is back!
Space Panda brings you Shanghai’s most anticipated pool party, reimagined with even more energy and excitement.
Get ready for an electrifying soundtrack as five DJs spin house, tech, and sun-soaked anthems from day to night.
This isn’t just a pool party, it’s a full-blown sensory spectacle, starring Shanghai’s most vibrant crowd.
Whether it's basking in the sun by the pool, dancing to the music in the water, or having a ball game on the beach, Aqua Fiesta is your ultimate summer getaway.
Step into a tropical paradise as Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao is transformed into the city’s hottest aquatic playground.
From laid-back daytime vibes to golden-hour beats and after-dark energy, Aqua Fiesta is your passport to the ultimate summer escape.
Early Bird RMB188, until Aug 13
Presale RMB228
Door RMB268
Includes one welcome drink
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For table booking and more info, please contact WeChat ID: 131 2059 4161
Sat Aug 15, 12 noon-9pm; RMB188-228, 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
UK-New Zealand Summer Barbecue Night @ The BREW
Join BritCham Shanghai for a summer evening of barbecue, drinks, and relaxed networking at The BREW Lounge and Bar, Kerry Hotel Pudong.
Connect with professionals from the UK and New Zealand communities over grilled favorites and refreshing beverages in a casual outdoor setting.
The evening includes a welcome drink and a lucky draw opportunity, with additional barbecue food and drinks available for purchase at special rates from the venue.
Sat Aug 15, 5-9pm; RMB78 members | RMB98 non-members, includes welcome drink and lucky draw entry
The BREW, Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu, Pudong District 花木路1388号, 近芳甸路
Ethnic Impressions – Cello and Piano Concert by Yibai Chen & Boyang Shi @ Shanghai Concert Hall
Experience an evening of profound musical storytelling as cellist Yibai Chen and pianist Boyang Shi join forces for Ethnic Impressions, a program exploring folk-infused masterworks from Central Europe.
The recital opens with Kodály's lyrical Sonatina, followed by Bartók's spirited First Rhapsody, and Dvořák's G Major Sonatina in a rich cello transcription.
After intermission, Grieg's dramatic A minor Sonata brings the program to a powerful close.
Chen, a BBC New Generation Artist and Queen Elisabeth Competition laureate, has been hailed for playing that "takes us to another world," while Shi, a Shanghai Conservatory associate professor, is celebrated for her "exquisitely refined palette of sound."
Together, this internationally acclaimed duo delivers performances of breathtaking intensity and sensitivity.
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Sat Aug 15, 7.30pm, RMB180-380
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
Saturday & Sunday
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert @ West Bund Theatre
Soar into a world of adventure and wonder with How to Train Your Dragon in Concert, a spectacular film-to-live event at Shanghai's West Bund Theatre.
Experience the beloved tale of the young Viking Hiccup and his unlikely friendship with the fierce dragon Toothless on a grand scale.
This isn't just a movie screening—it's a full sensory immersion. Watch the complete, high-definition film on a giant screen while a live symphony orchestra performs John Powell’s Oscar-nominated score directly beneath it.
Every soaring melody and rhythmic beat will pulse through the theater, making the thrilling flights and heartfelt moments more powerful than ever.
Perfect for fans of all ages, this event is a must-see for anyone who believes in the power of courage and friendship.
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Aug 15 & 16, 7.30pm; RMB480-1,080
West Bund Theatre, 2290 Longteng Da Dao, by Longyao Lu, Xuhui District 龙腾大道2290号, 近龙耀路
Sunday
We Love Movies Quiz @ BNC
The quiz theme at BNC this Sunday is We Love Movies!
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 Aug 16, from 1pm; Free Entry
BNC, 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing'an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路
Singapore 61st Birthday Party @ Homeslice Kitchen
After last year's sold-out event, Homeslice and Noodle Uncle are making their Singapore National Day celebration an annual tradition.
This year's SG61 party sees the return of Chef Joey Cheong's chilli crab pizza, alongside har cheong gai, Homeslice's Singapore Sling slushies, and a new Bandung soda.
There will also be a Mambo Jambo tribute DJ set from Jung & Kelly—celebrating the iconic Sunday afternoon dance parties that became a Singapore institution at Zouk in the 1980s and 90s.
Reservations via WeChat: zl654956009
Sun Aug 16, 2-6pm; Free Entry
Homeslice Kitchen, Shankang Li, 358 Kangding Lu, Bldg 3, Unit 103, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路358号3幢103室
20% Off!
For a limited time, snag RMB100 Homeslice vouchers* for just RMB80!
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Sunday Vinyl Market @ RIINK
Get ready for the perfect Sunday for music lovers!
Dive into the world of vinyl at RIINK's community market:
Browse, Buy & Trade – Bring your own records to exchange or sell with fellow collectors.
Be the DJ – Want to spin at the table? Contact us on WeChat (RIINK2) to reserve your slot!
Fuel the Fun – Enjoy hearty food and refreshing drinks available throughout the day.
Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply love the vintage vibe, everyone is welcome.
Don't miss this relaxing and fun Sunday activity!
Sun Aug 16, 2-7pm; RMB25
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
Family Show – 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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Sun Aug 16, 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
Ongoing
50% Off!
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, 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.
Normally priced at RMB298-398, we are selling tickets to August performances of TAIXU Dreamscape for just RMB199.
READ MORE: 50% OFF! World's 1st Mixed Reality Immersive Theater
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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Daily, 3.30pm, 5pm, 7pm & 8.30pm
RMB199
1862 Theatre, 1777 Binjiang Dadao, by Rizhao Lu, Pudong District 滨江大道1777号, 近日照路
India’s 80th Independence Day: Tiranga Food Carnival @ Around Town
Celebrate India’s 80th Independence Day with the Tiranga Food Carnival, a vibrant five-day culinary journey across five top restaurants.
Enjoy exclusive buffet dinners with specially curated menus that showcase authentic regional flavors. Each evening features food, fun quizzes, and games with attractive prizes.
Entry is free for children under 8, and just RMB138 per person for ages above. Spaces are limited—register two days in advance.
Aug 10–14, 7–10pm; RMB138
Around town, see daily restaurant on poster above
Tian Di: Paintings by Vera Fuchsluger & Coralie Horsnell @ Garden Books
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An artistic dialogue between earth and sky. Vera Fuchsluger’s fluid, emotional landscapes meet Coralie Horsnell’s bold, aerial abstractions in Tian Di (Heaven & Earth).
Opening this weekend at Garden Books, this exhibition explores nature, memory, and transformation through two distinct visual languages.
Don't miss the opening night—where gesture meets structure, and the imagined takes flight.
Until Aug 14, 9.30am-10pm; Free Entry
Garden Books, 325 Changle Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, Xuhui District 长乐路325号, 近陕西南路
Looking Ahead
Behzod Abduraimov Piano Recital @ Shanghai Concert Hall
Phenomenal technique, breathtaking delicacy, and immense musical depth—these are the hallmarks of Behzod Abduraimov, one of today's most commanding pianists.
The Uzbek-born virtuoso brings a richly contrasting program to the stage, opening with Brahms's autumnal Four Piano Pieces (Op. 119), followed by Czerny's dazzling Rode Variations and Liszt's monumental Dante Sonata—a thunderous vision of heaven and hell.
After intermission, Debussy's dreamy Suite bergamasque yields to Stravinsky's explosive Three Movements from Petrushka, a tour de force of rhythmic intensity.
Abduraimov performs with the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and Royal Concertgebouw, and records for Alpha Classics to critical acclaim—his most recent album earning a Gramophone Editor's Choice.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear "a pianist who simply transcends his instrument."
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Sat Aug 22, 7.30pm, RMB180-480
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
Healing Arts Festival @ The Living Room by Octave
Discover the 12th Healing Arts Festival, where heritage meets AI. Explore 80+ workshops across sound, movement, and craft. Reconnect mind, body, and spirit in an urban sanctuary.
An immersive journey into timeless wisdom and future wellbeing.
READ MORE: Healing Arts Festival | An Urban Sanctuary for Mind, Body & Spirit
Sat & Sun Aug 29 & 30; RMB49-299
The Living Room by Octave, 357 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Taiyuan Lu, Xuhui District 建国西路357号, 近太原路
Chi Fan for Charity @ Around Town
On September 12, 26 of Shanghai’s finest restaurants will unite for Chi Fan for Charity. Each crafts a special 10-person menu, with proceeds supporting three local charities.
With prices starting at RMB400 and afterparty tickets included, this meaningful evening blends world-class dining with community impact.
Click the link below to find out more, check out the restaurant options, and reserve your seats now!
READ MORE: 2026 CFFC SH | 26 Restaurants Revealed
Sat Sep 12, 7pm-Late; RMB400-780
Around Town
Mamma Mia! The Festival! @ Olympos Cafe & Garden Restaurant
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July’s electric, sold-out extravaganza had the whole crowd singing, swaying, and spinning under the stars.
Now, Laowaijae is officially transforming back into a sun-drenched Greek island paradise, and this time, it is gonna be even bigger, even brighter, and even more unforgettable—Mamma Mia! The Festival!
For one glorious, glittering day, Olympos Cafe & Garden Restaurant is throwing open the gates to the ultimate feel-good festival of the season.
The energy kicks off at 4pm sharp, and from the very first beat, you’ll be swept away into a world of pure nostalgia, dazzling sunshine (or dancing-in-the-rain spirit!), and the unmistakable magic of ABBA.
READ MORE: 'Mamma Mia! The Festival' is Back at Laowaijie
Early Bird Tickets are priced as follows:
Standard Ticket | RMB200: Includes one seat for the performance, one drink, and one meal
Family Ticket | RMB500: Includes four seats to the performance, two drinks, and four meals (for 2 adults and 2 children under 12)
VIP Table | RMB1,000: Includes four front-row exclusive seats to the performance, a meat and cheese platter, one jug of cocktail, and one bottle of white wine
Kids under 5 are FREE!
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Sat Sep 19, 4-9pm; RMB200-1,000
Olympos, No. 2, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Hongxu Lu, Minhang District 虹梅路3338弄2号, 近虹许路
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