Explore 32 upcoming Shanghai events from Sep 16-27: magic at The Pearl, Spanish brunch at Ática, ABBA festival, comedy, quizzes, and more. Tickets from RMB98.
Tags:World-Class Illusionist Julius Frack @ The Pearl
Experience the impossible Julius Frack brings his world-class illusions to Shanghai.
A World Champion of Stage Illusions with over 30 years of global acclaim, Frack has amazed audiences from Hollywood to Monte Carlo.
This intimate evening blends masterful sleight of hand, mind-reading, hilarious interaction, and astonishing predictions—all within The Pearl’s historic 1931 theater.
With cabaret seating and every guest close to the action, you won’t just watch magic; you’ll become part of it.
Prepare for a breathtaking, unforgettable night where reality bends and wonder takes center stage.
READ MORE: World Famous Illusionist Julius Frack in Shanghai
Click below to get your tickets now:
Fri Sep 18, 7pm; RMB150
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
ORIGEN @ Ática
Join Ática on Saturday for the launch of ORIGEN—a monthly culinary journey through Spain's diverse regions.
First stop: Catalonia, the homeland of Executive Chef Ferran Edo Andreu. Enjoy an exclusive, one-day-only brunch menu that tells the story of Catalonia's people, traditions, and ingredients—from Mediterranean seafood to mountain produce.
Only 40 seats available at RMB399 per person, with optional 2-glass (RMB140) or 3-glass (RMB180) wine pairings.
READ MORE: Ática's ORIGEN – A Culinary Journey Through Spain
Click below to reserve your spot now:
Sat Sep 19, from 11.30am; RMB399-579
Ática, 82 Xinle Lu, by Xiangyang Bei Lu, Xuhui District 新乐路82号, 近襄阳北路
Mamma Mia! The Festival! @ Olympos Cafe & Garden Restaurant
Click above to see video
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!
Click below to get yours now:
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
Sunset Boulevard @ The Pearl
Step inside the legendary film noir and Tony Award-winning musical, Sunset Boulevard.
Upon arrival, receive a secret identity—detective, reporter, producer, or influential figure—and your choices throughout the night shape faded silent-film star Norma Desmond's fate.
Collect Echo Coins by interacting with Hollywood characters to unlock exclusive cocktail rewards.
No stage, no assigned seats—performers and audience move freely together in a fully immersive world.
Experience Hollywood's final grand party.
Ticket also includes free entry to the Imagine Dragons Tribute Concert afterward.
READ MORE: Glamour, Mystery & Murder – 'Sunset Boulevard' Immersive
Click below to get your tickets now:
Sat Sep 19, 7pm; RMB199
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Wednesday
Guest Shift: Sean Halse – The Hudson Rooms @ Bar Bud
Step into the seductive glamour of 1920s New York as Sean Halse from The Hudson Rooms, Capella Hanoi, Vietnam, No. 46 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026, takes over Bar Bud for one night only.
Four exclusive cocktails. One guest bartender. A night inspired by hidden doors, secret keys, and prohibition-era indulgence.
Telephone +86 136 0198 9133 to reserve.
Wed Sep 16, 7pm-Late; Free Entry
Bar Bud, 52 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Lu, Xuhui District 永福路52号，进复兴中路
Quiz Masters Trivia Series @ Parlay
Slide to view more
Shanghai has no shortage of quiz nights—so Parlay’s Quiz Masters Trivia Series is built differently.
This isn’t a quiet, half-asleep pub quiz. It’s a structured, high-energy night designed to keep the room engaged from the first question to the final round.
The format rotates a lineup of experienced quizmasters, each bringing a distinct style. From sharp, topic-driven rounds to more interactive, crowd-focused hosting, every session feels fresh while still maintaining a consistent, well-run game.
Expect a balance of pop culture, general knowledge, and curveballs that reward both quick thinking and teamwork.
Scan the QR code on the poster above to follow Parlay, and keep in the know about all upcoming quizzes and quizmasters.
Wed Sep 16, 7.30pm; Free Entry
Parlay, Shankang Li, 808 Shaanxi Bei Lu, Bld 18, #103 陕西北路808号陕康里18幢103室
20% Off!
For a limited time, snag RMB100 Parlay vouchers for just RMB80!
Click below to get yours now:
Thursday
Chef Hardeep of KLAY @ La Barra
La Barra welcomes Chef Hardeep from KLAY for a one-night-only guest chef pop-up.
For this special collaboration, he has created an exclusive sharing menu featuring coconut and curry leaf grilled oysters, black pepper garlic crab toast, grilled lamb chops with spiced korma, Malayali broccolini, roti naan, tiger shrimp biryani, and a mango and saffron trifle to finish.
Designed for two people, the set menu will be available for one night only.
Reservations: 158 0030 7744
Thu Sep 17, 6-10pm; RMB698 for 2
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!
Click below to get yours now:
Friday
China-Latin America Trade Flow Expansion Breakfast @ DaWo
Breakfast at DaWo launches a business-focused series with a practical conversation on the expansion of trade flows between China and Latin America.
Luis-Felipe Borja, China-Latam Legal Counsel, and Maxi Postigo, China-Latam Business Executive, will examine what this growth means in practice, where new commercial opportunities are emerging, and how companies can benefit.
Hosted at DaWo Law Firm Shanghai with the Latin American General Chamber of Commerce and WeWine, the session combines expert insight, focused networking, and breakfast.
Seats are limited and advance RSVP is required. Scan the QR code on the event flyer to RSVP.
Fri Sep 18, 8.30-10am; Free Entry
DaWo Law Firm Shanghai, Suite 20 C-D, Crystal Century Plaza, 567 Weihai Lu, Jing'an District 静安区威海路567号晶采世纪大厦20楼C-D室
Comedy Corner: East Meets West @ CAGES
This Friday at Cages Comedy Corner, East Meets West hosted by David Ettinger, with three locals and four laowai bringing the laughs. Full bar and food menu available.
Contact the organizers directly for group bookings, WeChat ID: TalkingShowCo
Every Fri, 8pm; RMB128 presale, RMB148 door, includes one drink
CAGES, 3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼, 近武定路
Saturday
Deep Dish Pizza @ Cages
The third Sunday (or Saturday when Sunday is a work day) of every month means Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza at Cages.
Head along to enjoy the classic flavors on offer: Meat Lover, Pepperoni Madness, Chicken Parmesan, Ham & Chicken, and Vegetarian.
And don’t miss this month's special: Mid-Autumn Golden Moon Deep Dish.
Rich golden salted egg yolk aroma paired with wagyu and pork shoulder for dual meat textures. Topped with smoked provolone and parmesan cheese for layered flavors, delivering a hearty festive taste in every bite.
All pizzas must be pre-ordered due to limited availability, scan the QR code on the poster above.
Sat Sep 19, from 12 noon
Cages, 3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心3楼, 近武定路
Film Screening: Planet of the Apes
VHS Revival has once again rented out an entire cinema for a special screening, this time Franklin J. Schaffner's 1968 dystopian sci-fi classic, The Planet of the Apes.
After being kept in hypersleep during a long expedition into deep space, an astronaut crew crash-lands in the 40th century on a planet where highly intelligent ape species are dominant and humans are enslaved.
"Beware the beast Man, for he is the Devil's pawn."
Scan the QR code on the poster above to reserve your seat, or find out about more special screenings.
Sat Sep 19, 2pm; RMB120
Scan the QR code for details
2 Broke Girls @ RIINK
Join the 15th anniversary celebration of 2 Broke Girls at RIINK's Diner.
Tickets include two DIY cupcakes plus a choice of one drink or skating entry. Extra cupcakes are available to support Max and Caroline's iconic cupcake business.
The afternoon features show trivia, surprise Max and Caroline cosplayers, and classic episodes playing throughout. Guests who dress as any character from the series receive a free shot.
Expect good cake, diner comfort food, great friends, and zero rich uncles.
Scan the code to purchase tickets.
Sat Sep 19, from 2pm; RMB98-118
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
Sips & Sounds Saturday Free Flow @ The Shed Hongqiao
The Shed 2 is throwing a Sips & Sounds Saturday Free Flow on both September 19 and 26.
Enjoy a three-hour free flow—Standard is RMB198 with Carlsberg, house wines and spirits, and Bloody Mary, while Premium is RMB278 and adds Stella, Budvar, Jing-A, cider, and Aperol Spritz.
There’s a DJ and BBQ too, so bring your appetite and your dancing shoes.
Sat Sep 19 & 26, 2-8pm; Free Entry
The Shed Laowaijie, No. 30, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Hongxu Lu, Minhang District 虹梅路3338弄30号, 近虹许路
Americans in Old Shanghai: A Historic Walk
Democrats Abroad China present Americans in Old Shanghai: A Historic Walk.
Learn about the adventures of Charlie Chaplin, Harriet Low, General George C. Marshall, Langston Hughes, and many other Americans.
The walk meets at the China Securities Museum, 1 Huangpu Lu, and finishes at the Waldorf Astoria. A suggested donation of RMB150 per person applies.
RSVP is required via the QR code on the poster.
Sat Sep 19, 3-5pm; RMB150
China Securities Museum, 1 Huangpu Lu, by Daming Lu, Hongkou District 虹口区黄浦路1号
Logan's Birthday @ Tacolicious
Celebrate Logan's birthday at Tacolicious, a full toga party with guests are invited to wrap themselves in a sheet, bring their best Roman energy, and prepare for an afternoon that gets increasingly less civilized.
Expect tequila, games, music from DJ Seven, a piñata, and a competitive round of pin the tail on the donkey.
Come early, stay late, and bring friends who know how to have a good time.
Used clothes are also being collected for Renewal, so anyone with clean and wearable items to donate is encouraged to clear out their closet and bring them along.
No complicated plans, no formal invitations—just show up in a toga, grab a drink, join the games, and help us give Logan the kind of birthday party people will still be talking about long after the last tequila shot is gone.
Sat Sep 19, 3pm-Late; Free Entry
Tacolicious, Room 104-105, 34 Yuyao Lu, by Xikang Lu 余姚路34号1幢104-105室, 近西康路
20% Off!
For a limited time, snag RMB100 Tacolicious vouchers for just RMB80!
Click below to get yours now:
Big Lowe's BBQ XXII @ The Rooster
Big Lowe's BBQ is back for their 22nd BBQ pop-up.
Tender, slow smoked brisket plates and sliders.
Need we say more?
Sat Sep 19, 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!
Click below to get yours now:
23 Year Anniversary @ Cotton's
Celebrate 23 years of good vibes at Cotton's anniversary bash with a 'Stars and Sea' theme.
The evening features an epic lineup of live bands, soulful vocals, and a late-night DJ set to keep the party going.
5-7pm: Free tapas to kick things off right
6-10pm: Live music featuring keyboards, bass, guitars, and vocals
10pm-12 Midnight: DJ Set by Thomas Paninaro
It is going to be a night of great tunes, tasty bites, and unforgettable memories.
Sat Sep 19, 5pm-Late; Free Entry
Cotton's, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路
Sundowner Sunset Party @ WISS
WISS is about to mark its 20th anniversary, and the school will celebrate with its annual flagship community event, the Sundowner Sunset Party.
Enjoy live music from The Pearl's Red Star Band, student performances, pony rides, bouncy castles, and games.
Satisfy your appetite with delicious Italian, Chinese, Mexican, and Vietnamese food, plus refreshing drinks.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an evening filled with music, laughter, adventure, and community.
Everyone is welcome.
Sat Sep 19, 5-9pm; RMB30-50
WISS, 555 Lianmin Lu, by Huqingping Gonglu, Qingpu District 联民路555号, 近沪青平公路
Fotografiska × 1436: Night at The Museum @ Fotografiska Shanghai
Fotografiska Shanghai joins 1436 for an autumn art night. Explore five video art exhibitions plus the 1436 20th-anniversary show 'Before Softness,' with limited-time guided tours.
The fourth-floor lounge hosts Ömme, NIS band, and Banshii, paired with signature cocktails and dancefloor energy.
NIS: A Mongolian electronic collective using synthesizers and industrial low frequencies to express primal Mongolian energy.
Banshii: A half-Mongolian, half-Daur artist creating "sonic collages" seeking psychedelic truth.
Ömme: A Ji Collecti member known for delicate emotional expression and cultural dialogue.
READ MORE: 2 Fantastic Shows at Fotografiska Shanghai
Art, music, and a night overlapping in a multi-sensory experience.
RMB100—includes museum ticket and one welcome drink. Limited spots.
Click below to get your tickets now:
Sat Sep 19, 8-10pm; RMB100, ticket includes one 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
Sunday
College Football & UFC @ The Rooster
Slide to view more
Get ready for the ultimate Sunday sports marathon at The Rooster!
Kick off your morning with a college football double-header featuring LSU vs. Ole Miss and Michigan State vs. Notre Dame, complete with happy hour drink specials.
Then, stick around for the UFC 331 and the highly anticipated Van vs. Pantoja 2 flyweight title fight.
With a free-flow brunch, ice-cold beers, and burgers, it’s the perfect day of brunch, booze, and brawls!
Sun Sep 20, from 7am; Free Entry
The Rooster, Room 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!
Click below to get yours now:
We Love Movies Quiz + Carvery @ BNC
Slide to view more
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.
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 puddings 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 code on the poster above to reserve your spot.
Sun Sep 20, 1pm; Free Entry
BNC, 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing'an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路
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 Sep 21, 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
20% Off!
For a limited time, snag RMB100 The Rooster vouchers for just RMB80!
Click below to get yours now:
Kirill Gerstein Piano Recital @ Shanghai Concert Hall
One of today's most compelling pianists, Kirill Gerstein brings a program of romantic grandeur and poetic intensity.
The evening opens with Liszt's 'Three Petrarch Sonnets' and the virtuosic 'Dante Fantasy'—a visionary journey through love and hellfire.
After intermission, Brahms' dramatic 'E-flat minor Scherzo' leads to Brett Dean's atmospheric 'Hafenkneipenmusik,' before the monumental 'F-minor Sonata' crowns the night.
Praised as "a poet of sound" and "one of today's smartest musical thinkers," Gerstein delivers music-making that is at once intellectual, dazzling, and deeply moving.
Not to be missed.
Click below to get your tickets now:
Mon Sep 21, 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
Tuesday
Mid-Autumn Festival Event
International guests and their families are warmly invited to a free Mid-Autumn gathering where traditional culture meets modern technology.
Highlights include an AI Interactive Screen with multilingual support, a TCM Wellness Zone with lectures, consultations, AI facial diagnosis, therapies, and a DIY and Tasting Zone with herbal art, handmade osmanthus soap, and mooncake tastings.
All international guests will receive a festive gift.
Tue Sep 22, 2-4.30pm; Free Entry
Scan the QR code via WeChat to register, and discover the location
Book Swap @ The Rooster
Do you want fresh reads but have little to no space for them at home? Join the Book Swap!
Come in, grab a bite or a drink, and chat about books. Arrive with a book or two and leave with a book or two. It's that simple.
Specials include 20 RMB tacos and Happy Hour drink specials. Scan the QR code for more details.
Tue Sep 22, 5-8pm; Free Entry
The Rooster, Room 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!
Click below to get yours now:
New F&B Deals
Sip the Dream of Provence @ Lawry's The Prime Rib
Slide to view more
Lawry's, in collaboration with L'OCCITANE, invites you on a sensory journey through the South of France.
From dawn to dusk, six exclusive cocktail collaborations unfold like a day in Provence, each drink inspired by L'OCCITANE's botanical heritage—a gentle immersion into the soul of Provence.
Every guest who orders any L'OCCITANE cocktail receives:
First Drink Gift: A complimentary L'OCCITANE hand cream with your first order.
Every Drink Reward: Each cocktail ordered earns you one lucky draw entry for a chance to win an L'OCCITANE diffuser, valued at ¥690.
Lawry's The Prime Rib, B1, 168 Wuyi Lu, by Zhaohua Lu 武夷路168号B1, 近昭化路
¥98 Weekday Lunch Deal @ La Strada
Head to either La Strada weekdays 11am to 4.30pm for the above RMB98 starter and main deal.
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
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 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.
Click below to get your tickets now:
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
Johnny Depp: Figures of the Fringe @ Modern Art Museum
Johnny Depp's 'Figures of the Fringe' offers a look at the actor's lesser-known side as a visual artist.
Known worldwide for his iconic film roles, Depp has also maintained a long-term creative practice across painting, music, and writing.
This exhibition brings together his paintings, texts, videos, installations, and immersive experiences, exploring recurring themes in his work including identity, memory, emotion, masks, and alter egos.
Rather than focusing on his on-screen persona, the exhibition presents a more personal and introspective side of Depp's artistic expression, filled with elements of humor, surrealism, romance, and a fascination with the 'outsider' figures that have often appeared throughout his creative journey.
READ MORE: Johnny Depp in Shanghai – Two Curated Experiences
Until Dec 13
Daily (except Mon), 10am-6pm; RMB58-98
Modern Art Museum, 4777 Binjiang Da Dao, by Pudian Lu, Pudong District 滨江大道4777号, 近浦电路
Looking Ahead
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.
Click below to get your tickets now:
Fri Sep 25, 8.30pm; RMB168
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Littoral @ 1862 Theatre
Littoral – A legendary production by Wajdi Mouawad makes its Shanghai debut this September.
When a young person discovers their father has died, they embark on a harrowing journey to bury him in his war-torn homeland—only to find cemeteries full and relatives rejecting the remains.
Along the way, they meet Simone and other grieving youths, transforming this father into a symbol for all lost loved ones.
First created in 1997, this humanist road-play has been continuously revived for nearly three decades, with each new generation finding fresh resonance in its timeless questions of life, love, death, and memory.
Language: French with English and Chinese surtitles
Click below to get your tickets now:
Sat Sep 26, 7.30pm
Sun Sep 27, 2.30pm
RMB280-680
1862 Theatre, 1777 Binjiang Dadao, by Rizhao Lu, Pudong District 滨江大道1777号, 近日照路
Looking for More?
International Movies in Chinese Cinemas
And Don't Forget to Join Our
What's On in Shanghai WeChat Group
Like to Promote an Event?
Connect with us on WeChat by scanning the QR code below:
No comments:
Post a Comment