Discover top upcoming events in Shanghai, including craft beer festivals, live concerts, sports awards, and exclusive dining deals with discounts up to 50% off.
Tags:Great British Day Out '26 @ BISS
Great British Day Out '26 is back at The British International School Shanghai, a full day of music, food, sport and discovery.
There's live entertainment and busking, plenty of food and drink to try, and markets to browse. Get stuck into health and wellness activities, or head to the pitch to cheer on the football tournament.
There's also a pet adoption area with animals looking for new homes, plus loads for kids to do. Over in the Education Hall, you can check out schools and learning opportunities, and sit in on panel discussions.
And don't forget the lucky draw. Prizes include an Emirates Business Class return ticket from Shanghai to the UK via Dubai. Every early bird ticket comes with one entry, and you can buy more if you want extra chances to win.
Tickets are on sale now. Book by 11 October for the RMB38 early-bird price, for both adults and kids. From 12–17 October, standard tickets are RMB 68 for adults and RMB 38 for children.
Sat Oct 17, 10.30am-5.30pm; RMB38-68
British International School Shanghai, 111 Jinguang Lu, by Baole Lu, Minhang District 上海闵行区华漕镇金光路111号
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11th Annual That’s Shanghai Sports Awards @ Guinness Social
Shanghai sports friends, it is that time of year again when we celebrate YOU!
The 11th Annual That’s Shanghai Sports Awards will take place on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, October 24, hosted once again by our partners, the wonderful Guinness Social.
We'll gather there to recognize those who have truly made their mark on the city’s amateur sports scene, from the home-run hitters and KO punchers, to those who lift up their mates when all seems lost.
Better still, this year there will be a BBQ on the Guinness Social rooftop terrace prior to the awards ceremony. It's a paaarty!
Learn how to nominate by clicking the link below...
READ MORE: Nominate Now in the That's Shanghai Sports Awards
Sat Oct 24, 3pm-Late
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
Beerkraze @ Crystal Bridge
Shanghai beer lovers, mark your calendars!
Beerkraze is back for its 9th edition, and this time it's going bigger than ever, taking over Crystal Bridge 晶耀虹桥 for two full weekends, October 16–18 and 23–25.
Expect 100+ craft beers, international food, DJs, beer tastings, interactive games, and two outdoor stages—all in a spacious, multi-level setting right in the heart of Shanghai.
READ MORE: Beerkraze Craft Beer Festival is Back!
There's also a pretty decent reason to buy your beers before arriving.
Beerkraze is selling an online-only three-beer package starting from RMB50, compared with an on-site value of RMB120.
1 Amstel Draft Lager (330 ml)
2 Craft Beer Vouchers (330 ml)
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Fri-Sun Oct 16–18 & Oct 23–25
Fri: 5–10pm
Sat & Sun 3–10pm
Crystal Bridge 晶耀虹桥, 688 Tianshan Lu, Changning District; Free Entry
Thursday
Soul & Jazz @ Cotton's
Violinist Yunni and guitarist Etienne Jeanne perform live.
Thu Oct 8, 7-10pm; Free Entry
Cotton's, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路
Avril Lavigne & Ladies Rock @ The Pearl
Raw girl power with a fiery Avril Lavigne tribute, plus anthems by Alanis Morissette, Joan Jett, No Doubt, Pink, Dua Lipa, and more—a night of women who rock!
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Thu Oct 8, 8.30pm; RMB100, includes one drink for ladies
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
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.
Enjoy jungle decoration and immersive visuals, a wild and exotic atmosphere, and house, Afro house, and tech house all night.
Reservations: 158 0030 7744
Thu Oct 8, 10pm-Late; Free before 11.30pm, RMB80 after
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
Buccaneers vs. Cowboys @ The Rooster
Catch all the action as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Dallas Cowboys. The game is on, the drinks are cold, and the vibes are high.
Morning happy hour features screwdrivers and bloody marys at happy hour prices.
Beer, burgers, wings, and sports.
Fri Oct 9, 8.15am; 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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Anime Jazz Night @ The Pearl
Relive the soundtracks that defined your favorite anime, reimagined through the improvisational language of jazz.
From soaring themes to late-night ballads, a live band gives beloved Japanese animation classics a fresh, soulful spin—familiar melodies, unexpected harmonies, one unforgettable night.
Whether you're an anime devotee, a jazz lover, or both, come for the nostalgia, stay for the groove.
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Fri Oct 9, 7pm; RMB150
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
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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Fri Oct 9, 9.30pm; RMB150
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Endless Summer @ La Barra
The sun goes down. The summer goes on.
Step into a tropical jungle and let the rhythm take you to Ibiza. Warm summer vibes, wild greenery, and music that keeps you moving all night.
Feel the heat with house, Afro house, and tech house—from smooth island grooves to deep late-night beats.
Gather your friends, lose yourself in the music, and dance like summer will never end.
Reservations: 158 0030 7744
Fri Oct 9, 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
¥10 Tapas + Beers @ TOMATITO
TOMATITO is turning 10/10 into a 10 RMB tapas free-for-all.
Grab a 330ml beer, then work through pork face terrine with piparra chillies, beef pita with tzatziki and humus, eight-hour oxtail on brioche, mini chorizo puffs, mushroom taquitos with Manchego, and churros with chocolate sauce.
At 10 RMB a pop, there's no reason to pick just one.
Sat Oct 10, 11.30am-10.30pm
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
All Blacks vs Aussies @ Guinness Social
A Saturday afternoon of rugby football, along with a magnificent food and Guinness deal.
Sat Oct 10, 2.10pm; 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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1st Anniversary Celebration @ Olympos
In celebration of Olympos' 1st Anniversary, enjoy a special evening with a free-flow buffet, wine, beer, and soft drinks, all for 158 RMB per person.
Every guest will also receive a special anniversary gift.
For bookings, please contact:
Along: 191 2158 8118
Makis: 159 2147 5221
Sat Oct 10, 6-9pm; RMB158
Olympos, No. 2, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Hongxu Lu, Minhang District 虹梅路3338弄2号, 近虹许路
Hip Hop Skate Jam @ RIINK
A brand new hip hop party is coming to Shanghai. This Saturday, Skinny OG hosts a roller skating jam, with DJ Vitaly spinning old school classics and other favorites. Song requests welcome.
Drinks, food, vibes, fun and music are all part of the deal, and roller skating is optional. Live shows and rap performances.
Scan the QR code for more info.
Sat Oct 10, 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
Zemfira @ The Pearl
Every Russian has their own story tied to Zemfira's songs. Some screamed along to 'Iskala' in the car, some sat in the kitchen at 3am feeling melancholy to 'Arivederchi,' and some still remember the goosebumps from hearing 'Khochesh?' for the first time.
The Pearl's Red Stars are bringing Zemfira's music to life in Shanghai, with all the biggest hits, a full live sound and light show, and a packed house singing every line loud enough to be heard back home.
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Sat Oct 10, 9pm; RMB180
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Doppler Drive @ BNC
Shanghai rockers Doppler Drive—who blend post-grunge, alternative metal, and hard rock—continue to celebrate the release of their new EP 'Bat Shit Crazy' with a show at BNC.
Scan the QR code on the poster above to reserve your spot.
Sat Oct 10, 9.30pm; Free Entry
BNC, 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing'an District 西康路685号, 近昌平路
HVYWGHT - SHANGHAI DEBUT ft. dBridge (UK) @ illum
London's iconic bass-driven party series HVYWGHT lands in Shanghai for the very first time!
The highlight of the night will be the long-awaited return of legendary DJ and producer dBridge, the mastermind behind Exit Records, Bad Company UK, and the Autonomic movement.
A true sonic innovator, he has spent over three decades completely redefining the emotional and rhythmic limits of bass music, spanning Drum & Bass, Breakbeat, Dub and beyond.
In the booth, joining him is a top-notch lineup of nine local selectors, who will make sure this night is one to remember.
Be there!
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For table booking and more info, please contact WeChat ID: 131 2059 4161
Sat Oct 10, 10pm-4am; RMB118-138, includes one drink
illum, LG-16, B1/F, C PARK, 658 Zhaohua Lu, by Zhongdeqiao Lu , Changning District 昭化路658号海粟文化广场D栋地下一层LG-16室， 近种德桥路
The Forbidden Fruit @ La Barra
Get ready for a night in the jungle.
Tropical plants, wild leaves, and hanging chains will transform the club into a world full of mystery and temptation.
5 DJs. 2 stages. All night long.
Vinyl Stage: House music on vinyl.
Club Stage: Afro house and tech house to keep you dancing.
Enter the jungle. Follow the music. Taste the forbidden fruit.
Reservations: 158 0030 7744
Sat Oct 10, 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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Sunday
Sunday Gypsy Jazz @ Cotton's
Join Cotton's for a special Sunday brunch with gypsy jazz!
This week, they’re thrilled to feature Marc Artemi and Ilia Lumbroso, as they bring you original tunes and timeless classics.
Relax, enjoy great food, and let the music lift your spirits!
Booking recommended.
Sun Oct 11
Brunch, 11am-4pm
Live Music, 1-4pm; Free Entry
Cotton's, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路
Jazz Sunday @ Abbey Road
Abbey Road hosts a live jazz session with trumpet, piano, bass, and vocals.
Sun Oct 11, 12.30-2.30pm; Free Entry
Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路
We Love Geography Quiz + Carvery @ BNC
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This week's theme quiz at BNC is We Love Geography. 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 Oct 11, 1pm; 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.
Catch DJ BO, DJ Gan, Man Alive, Empress CC!, eva1nsss, and KAIY on the decks.
Sun Oct 11, 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 – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun @ The Pearl
Grab your girls and get ready for the ultimate pop party, a dazzling, non‑stop celebration of iconic anthems from the Spice Girls, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Pink, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, and more—because tonight, all we wanna do is have fun!
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Sun Oct 11, 5pm
Adult RMB100
6-12 RMB60
Under 5s free
Free-Flow RMB99, includes 3 hours free-flow drinks
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Canadian Thanksgiving @ CAGES
Celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving with a hearty buffet and free-flow drinks. The spread includes roasted turkey, classic Thanksgiving sides, pumpkin pie and more.
Buffet: 6pm–9pm; free flow: 6pm–11pm.
Sun Oct 11, 6pm–9pm; RMB428 per person, Kids: under 1.1m free, 1.1–1.4m half price
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
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October Exclusive: Woodford Special @ Lawry's
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This October, Lawry's The Prime Rib teams up with Woodford Reserve for a fiery collaboration: the Woodford Tomahawk Steak.
Marinated in premium bourbon with warm notes of vanilla, caramel, and toasted nuts, this impressive cut is flambéed tableside for a dramatic finish and an unforgettable depth of flavor.
Order yours this month and pair it with a selection of Woodford cocktails, a limited-time offer not to be missed.
Then, close your fiery feast on a sweet, icy note with the Woodford Peach à la Mode, specially curated by their culinary team.
Together, this Woodford lineup makes for a dining experience as bold as it is memorable, available only this October.
Date & time: October 1 till October 31
Price:
Woodford Tomahawk RMB1,788 (please book one day in advance)
Woodford Peach à la Mode RMB108
Woodford Reserve Cocktails RMB98
All prices are subject to a 10% service charge.
All Oct
Lawry's The Prime Rib, B1, 168 Wuyi Lu, by Zhaohua Lu 武夷路168号B1, 近昭化路
Spicy Honey Margarita @ The Rooster
This bold concoction mixes Cazcabel Blanco Tequila, honey, Tabasco, and agave for a profile that balances sweetness with significant heat.
Priced at 78 RMB regularly or 68 RMB during happy hour.
All Oct
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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Ongoing
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.
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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
Looking Ahead
Walking Down Basin Street: A Tribute to the Legends of New Orleans Jazz @ The Pearl
A tribute to the legends of New Orleans jazz, Walking Down Basin Street brings the music of Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald to The Pearl.
From 'Basin Street Blues' to 'What a Wonderful World,' swing through timeless classics performed by a special guest jazz ensemble with vocals, brass, piano, bass, and drums.
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Fri Oct 16, 7pm; RMB188, includes one drink
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
French String Quartet: Quatuor Van Kuijk @ Shanghai Concert Hall
French string quartet Quatuor Van Kuijk, winners of the 2015 Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition and former BBC New Generation Artists, bring their Masterworks program to Cadillac · Shanghai Symphony Hall.
The concert traces three centuries of string quartet history through selected movements by Mozart, Brahms, Debussy, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Smetana, Bartók, Dvořák, Shostakovich, Beethoven, and Schumann.
For this Asian tour, the ensemble welcomes guest violist Adrien Boisseau, bringing a fresh voice to these classic works.
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Fri Oct 16, 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
Mamas Gun: DIG! @ VAS ear
London's contemporary soul sensation Mamas Gun brings their acclaimed DIG! World Tour to China this October.
Experience the band's signature blend of 70s soul, funk, and blue-eyed soul live.
Don't miss this authentic, analog-crafted experience from one of the UK's finest live acts.
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Fri Oct 16, 7.30pm; RMB280 one, RMB520 pair
VAS ear, 3/F, 19 Wanhangdu Lu, by Changshou Lu, Changning District 万航渡后路19号3楼, 近长寿路
Bohemian Rhapsody: Queen Tribute Concert @ The Pearl
Freddie has been brought back to life!
Without doubt one of the best nights of entertainment this city has to offer, and your chance to sing along with all of Queen’s biggest hits.
This show is always packed, so be sure to buy your tickets before they sell out!
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Fri Oct 16, 9.30pm; RMB150
The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路
Dorian @ Theatre YOUNG
Experience a landmark theatrical event as legendary director Robert Wilson’s final masterpiece, Dorian, arrives at Theatre YOUNG for three performances only.
This critically acclaimed solo tour-de-force stars the extraordinary Christian Friedel (The White Ribbon, The Zone of Interest) in a mesmerizing 90-minute performance that has electrified audiences across Europe.
Wilson’s signature visual genius—stunning lighting, precise choreography, and haunting imagery—transforms Darryl Pinckney’s brilliant text into a poetic meditation on beauty, desire, and damnation.
Inspired by Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, and interweaving the lives of Francis Bacon and Wilde himself, this production is “a masterpiece of brilliant, focused acting” (Süddeutsche Zeitung).
This is your chance to witness the late Robert Wilson’s visionary artistry and Christian Friedel’s unforgettable, award-winning performance—an unmissable night of pure theatrical genius.
Language: German with Chinese and English surtitles
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Fri & Sat Oct 16 & 17, 7.30pm
Sun Oct 18, 2pm
RMB180-880
Theatre YOUNG, 1155 Kongjiang Lu, Yangpu District 上海市杨浦区控江路1155号
Joshua Bell & Academy of St Martin in the Fields Concert @ Shanghai Concert Hall
Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell returns to Shanghai after eight years, leading the world-renowned Academy of St Martin in the Fields from the violin.
The program opens with Beethoven's Egmont Overture, followed by Dvořák's emotive Violin Concerto in A minor, with Bell as soloist.
After intermission, he directs Mozart's majestic Jupiter Symphony—a dazzling display of romantic passion and classical elegance.
A night of sublime musicianship not to be missed.
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Sat Oct 17, 7.30pm, RMB180-880
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
EXIT ABOVE - After the Tempest @ SIDC
EXIT ABOVE - After the Tempest marks the Asian premiere of Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker's acclaimed contemporary dance work.
De Keersmaeker, a leading figure in minimalist dance, takes walking as the primary movement form, drawing inspiration from Robert Johnson's blues classic 'Walking Blues.'
The performance features live music and dance by young singer-songwriter Meskerem Mees and guitarist Carlos Garbin, with sound design by the late Jean-Marie Aerts.
Since its 2023 Brussels premiere, the work has toured major European festivals including Festival d'Avignon, Lyon Dance Biennale, and Sadler's Wells in London.
Continuing De Keersmaeker's lifelong exploration of the dialogue between dance and music, critics have praised its swirling choreography, punchy rhythms, and liberating energy.
Presented as part of the 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival, the production is supported by Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels.
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Sat Oct 17, 7.30pm
Sun Oct 18, 2pm
RMB180-880
Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路
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