38 Awesome Upcoming Events in Shanghai

By That's Shanghai, September 10, 2024

Featured Events

Brooklyn Brewery Bar Crawl – Holiday Weekend Special!
Black Salt, Homeless & Specters

Every weekend, the Brooklyn Brewery Bar Crawl takes you through Shanghai's bustling streets, serving up their tasty craft beers, introducing you to a whole new crowd of friends, and visiting three venues for fun, games and prizes!

Tickets include a beer on arrival and a beer at each stop, a Brooklyn Brewery cup, plus lots of games to play along the way, and are priced:

RMB158 for 1
RMB288 for 2
RMB388 for 3
RMB498 for 4

Tickets are limited though – get yours now before they sell out!

Scan the QR on the poster below to get your tickets now:

Sat Sep 14, from 8pm

Meeting at Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号, 近瑞金一路

Azul Mexican Festival @ Azul SKL

To mark Mexican Independence Day, Azul SKL is throwing a big Mexican Festival!

It's all going down on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, September 21 and is gonna be a fiesta to remember.

Head along and enjoy...

Live Band
DJ Nas
Mexican Dancers
BBQ
Taco Stations
Bouncy Castle
Face Painting
A Whole Load More Entertainment for Young & Old!

Tickets are just RMB100, which gets you five RMB20 food and drink tickets.

Better still, get yours through T+ ahead of time and enjoy the discount price of RMB90.

It's gonna be a great day out for all the family!

Scan the QR code on the poster below to get your tickets now:

Sat Sep 21, 3pm to Midnight; RMB90 Presale, RMB100 Door

Azul SKL, Building 6, Shankang Li, 808 Shanxi Bei Lu 陕西北路810号陕康里1楼中庭广场

Wednesday

Diamond Divas @ The Pearl

An evening of hit songs by Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Pink, Beyonce, Rihanna, Madonna, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish and Meghan Trainor, expertly played by The Pearl's Red Stars Band.

This evening is more than just a night of hits; it is a celebration of women and their contributions to contemporary music.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Wed Sep 11, 8pm; RMB100

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路

Thursday

Life Design Series: Exploring the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

The digital nomad lifestyle is more than just a trend — it’s a revolutionary way of balancing work and life, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to experience the world in a unique way.

This event will dive deep into what it means to be a digital nomad, the benefits and challenges, and how you can design a life that aligns with your personal and professional aspirations.

Thu Sep 12, 8-10.30am; BritCham Member RMB250, Standard Price RMB350, includes buffet breakfast

The Shanghai EDITION, 3/F, Meeting Studio 3+5, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Henan Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 南京东路199号3楼, 近河南中路

Musical Bingo Night @ Viva!

Get ready to groove at Musical Bingo Night at Viva! for a night of music, fun, and prizes!

It’s just like regular bingo, but instead of shouting out numbers, they play songs!

How to play:

1. Grab your bingo card, a pen and a drink and settle in

2. Listen up as the beats drop and mark the songs in your card

3. Complete a line to win and score awesome prizes!

Make it a night to remember, head along with your friends!

Thu, Sep 12, 8pm; RMB108, includes one drink

Viva! Portuguese Grills & Seafood Restaurant (Wuding Rd) Wuding Rd 479-1 葡萄牙西餐厅(武定路店)武定路479-1号

Rock of Ages @ The Pearl

The Pearl’s Red Stars venturing through classic rock hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and into the 21st century.

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Thu Sep 12, 8pm; RMB100

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路

Friday

International Bald Day @ Chuar Bar

Get ready to shine, bald and beautiful! Head along to Chuar Bar for International Bald Day — enjoy exclusive food and drink specials just for the baldies and babes.

Don’t miss out on the fun!

Fri Sep 13, 7.30pm-Late

Room 11, Yard 7, 210 Taikang Lu (enter from Gate 1 on Taikang Lu, after 100m turn left to the yard 7), Huangpu District 泰康路210弄7号院11室（泰康路1号门进入一百米后左转进入7号院)

Imagine Dragons vs Coldplay @ The Pearl

An imaginary battle of the bands at The Pearl sees American pop rockers Imagine Dragons take on post-Britpop alternative rockers Coldplay.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Fri Sep 13, 8.30pm; RMB150

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路

Friday & Saturday

White Moon Party @ La Suite

This weekend, La Suite present the White Moon Party to celebrate the warmth and joy of the Mid-Autumn Festival with you!

Fri & Sat Sep 13 & 14, 9.30pm-Late; Free entry, drinks and canapes before 11pm, RMB100 after, includes one drink

La Suite, 1111 Wuding Lu, by Yanping Lu 武定路1111号, 近延平路

For all La Suite Events this Week Click Here

Saturday

Scuba Diving Discovery @ 8 Yanli Zhong Lu

Learn scuba basic theory with a former navy diving officer. Suitable for beginners, kids, and those looking for a refresher pre holiday. Scan the QR on the poster above to find out more.

Sat Sep 14, 9.30am-12.30pm & Sun Sep 22, 11.30am-2.30pm; RMB699

8 Yanli Zhong Lu

ENAI (AFTERLIFE) ft. FRSH 007 Rooftop & Club Party @ Electric Circus

Redefining the city's clubbing experience with a marathon celebration spanning 12 hours across two sensational stages. Step into the vibrant world of The Shanghai EDITION as Space Panda presents you two parties in one day: Daytime rooftop celebration followed by a proper nightclub session.

Eclectic music influenced by house and melodic techno journey with Space Panda's biggest guest DJ to date for the acclaimed FRSH party series - ENAI from AFTERLIFE, plus 9 supporting DJs.

Head along for FRSH 007, where music, community, and boundless energy collide for an unforgettable journey from dusk till dawn.

For table booking and more info, please contact WeChat ID: Emilboo

Sat Sep 15, 3pm-3am; Early Bird RMB128, Presale RMB158, Door RMB188, includes one drink

Electric Circus - The Shanghai EDITION, 7/F, Heritage Building, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Henan Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 南京东路199号辅楼7楼, 近河南中路

MKW Championship Supercard from Shanghai 2024 @ Bandai Namco

Middle Kingdom Wrestling (MKW) returns to Shanghai for its annual 'MKW Championship Supercard from Shanghai' event!

This year, the stakes are higher than ever as Bandai Namco Shanghai Base hosts a night of high-stakes championship matches featuring the world’s top pro wrestlers.

Don’t miss the biggest Chinese pro wrestling event of the year — get your tickets now and experience the thrill of MKW live pro wrestling!

Sat Sep 14, 7pm; RMB188-488

Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, 179 Yichang Lu, near Jiangning Lu, Putuo District 上海市普陀区宜昌路179号

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.

There will also be a warm up show by Aussie bluesman Dave Stone from 7.30pm.

This show is always packed, so be sure to buy your tickets before they sell out!

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Sat Sep 14, 9pm; RMB180

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路

Saturday-Tuesday

EXHALE @ Shanghai International Dance Center

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The first and the last thing we do is breathing. We breathe around 10,000 liters of air every day, but how much do we know about this little life-depending movement?

Three performers walk on huge grey materials that slowly rise under them. When fully inflated the audience are invited inside the big bubble and sees a body in ever-shifting colors floating like a cocoon over their heads.

This is the start of the performance EXHALE that aims to bring attention to the breath as an interactive element connecting us all.

Dance and electronic sounds communicate abstractly and open, text fragments bring attention to the constant cosmic and rhythmic relation between micro and macro cosmos, while the installation – the actual performance space, is physically being manipulating – pulled and re-shaped, making a dance of its own, that also makes the audience move.

Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:

Sat-Tue Sep 14-17, 2pm, 5pm & 7.30pm; RMB280

Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路

Sunday

Deep Dish Pizza @ Cages Jing'an

Deep Dish is back at Cages Jing'an this Sunday to satisfy your pizza cravings!

Head along to enjoy the classic flavors on offer: Meat Lover, Vegetarian, and Chicken Parmesan, plus Pepperoni Madness.

And don’t miss their brand new special flavor: Sausage & Mushroom Deep Dish Pizza.

Sun Sep 15, 11am until they sell out

Cages Jing'an, 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

Jazz Brunch @ Abbey Road

Head to Abbey Road for a brunch accompanied by some good ol' jazz music.

Sun Sep 15, Brunch 11am-3pm, Jazz from 12-2pm; Free Entry

Abbey Road, 3 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 桃江路3号, 近汾阳路

Live Jazz Sunday Brunch @ Cotton's

The Gypsy Moulin band are set to grace the Cotton's brunch stage on September 15. This ensemble, comprising Shanghai native accordionist Zuo Shengji and French guitarist Marc de Viviés, promises an unforgettable musical journey.

Renowned for their mastery of the accordion and guitar, their performances blend French chansons, gypsy melodies, and golden-age jazz classics, creating a captivating and unique musical experience.

Head along for an afternoon filled with improvised sparks, Eastern European folk, and Latin jazz rhythms as Gypsy Moulin transports you to a world of romance and humor.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness their innovative fusion of Shanghai old songs and French chansons. Mark your calendars for September 15 and prepare to be enchanted by the melodies of Gypsy Moulin.

Sun Sep 15, 1-4pm; Free Entry

Cotton's, 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近番禺路

Back to School @ Specters

Attention jocks, emos, nerds, and school kids – you don’t want to miss this one! The party features dancers, a costume contest, awesome DJing from Compact Dicks and, of course, Jen’s Curfew delivering a wild dance party to ring in the new semester.

Sun Sep 15, 8pm; RMB100

Specters, Bldg D, 753 Yuyuan Lu, by Zhenning Lu, Changning District 愚园路753号D楼, 近镇宁路

Sunday & Monday

Afro Latino Festival Vol.2 @ Laowaijie

Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of Afro-Latino cultures in the heart of Shanghai!

This exciting festival brings together the best of Latin American and African music, dance, food, and art.

Dance all day long to the top Latin and african DJs in Shanghai, savor delicious traditional food and drinks, and find unique crafts from talent vendors.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the vibrant energy and diversity of Afro-Latino cultures in Shanghai. It will be an unforgettable festival atmosphere!

Free entry for all guests.

Sun & Mon Sep 15 & 16, 4-10pm; Free Entry

Laowaijie, 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan'an Xi Lu, Minhang District 虹梅路3338号, 近延安西路

GRACES @ Shanghai International Dance Center

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Choreographer Silvia Gribaudi, as a passionate advocate for Italian physical freedom, is committed to breaking the traditional constraints of time and gender on the body. She excels at using satirical techniques to deeply reveal the deep meaning of her works.

The work Water Lotus is deeply inspired by the three marble statues 'Three Beauties' created by Canova, capturing the brilliant, joyful, and prosperous atmosphere they emit. In this work, Gribaudi adopts a pragmatic and down-to-earth approach within the framework of theatrical tradition, cleverly using black humor to invite the audience to experience that unique joy on site.

In a series of dance and comedic scenes, Sylvia Gribaudi works closely with three other male actors, striving to find and successfully win the audience's resonance.

They lead the audience into an imperfect yet personalized world, allowing them to deeply experience that 'beauty' is not limited to surface perfection, but exists within the unique gaze of each individual.

Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:

Sun & Mon Sep 15 & 16, 7.30pm; RMB180-380

Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路

Sunday-Tuesday

Törggelen 2024 - Jing An Wine Festival 6th Edition @ Zeitgeist

Explore the World of Wines with The Wine Guy and Zeitgeist! During the Mid Autumn Festival come and enjoy awesome food, fresh drinks, funny games, music and the company of your best friends!

Sun-Tue Sep 15-17, 12 noon-10pm; RMB85-100, includes drink vouchers worth RMB75

Zeitgeist, 537 Haifang Lu, by Xikang Lu, Jing'an District 海防路537号, 近西康路

Tuesday

We Love Movies Quiz @ El Santo

Calling all fans of Mickey and friends. – this week's themed quiz at El Santo is We Love Movies.

Entry is absolutely free and – as always – there will be great prizes on offer. If all that excitement is not enough for you, it is Taco Tuesday, with tacos – and Corona, and house wine, and frozen margaritas – all just RMB20!

The quiz starts at 7.30pm and is done by about 9.30pm, so everyone can all be fresh for work the next day.

These ones fill up fast though, so scan the QR on the poster above to reserve a spot.

Tue Sep 17, 7.30pm; Free Entry

El Santo, B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B1层, 近瑞金一路

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Stage Shows

The Phantom of the Opera @ Shanghai Grand Theatre

Are you ready to hear the Music of the Night? Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit show The Phantom of the Opera is in the middle of a run in Shanghai.

With 130 cast, crew and orchestra members, jaw-dropping scenery, breathtaking special effects and more than 230 costumes, The Phantom of the Opera contains some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most famous and stirring music, including 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Think of Me' and 'Music of the Night.'

2 Extra Shows

Following from its successful premiere, two extra The Phantom of the Opera shows have been added on September 17 and October 2 – during Mid Autumn festival and the National Holiday.

Scan the QR code on the poster below to get your tickets now:

Aug 24-Oct 2; RMB280-1,580

Shanghai Grand Theatre, 300 Renmin Da Dao, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民大道300号, 近黄陂北路

Park of Allures @ Shanghai International Dance Center

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Welcome to Park of Allures, a park that is both dystopian and colorful, striving for beauty.

We aspire to engage with the audience, gaze, lights, particle vibrations, and other details, to discuss topics ranging from the body, gender, the world, 'beauty' and 'goodness.'

We want to ask: What is the 'Allure'? Are our identities fixed? Can we help you see yourself?

We inquire, create, and become antonyms. We will dance while watching your eyes.

The body is a state of being, here is like the world, but here is different from the world, here does not have to be like the world, and here is also a state of being.

PS Don't worry about explosions. If any force majeure occurs, the park will still operate normally, because everything is designed.

Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:

Fri & Sat Sep 20 & 21, 7.30pm; RMB200

Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路

Carmen @ New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center

Carmen is a dramatic tale of love, jealousy and tragedy. It tells the story of a hopeless soldier, Don José, who is seduced by Carmen, a fiery gypsy woman with an appetite for smuggling.

Abandoning his childhood sweetheart and turning his back on his military career, the story follows José in his pursuit of Carmen’s attention. Though despite his efforts and desperation, Don José’s quest for love doesn’t end quite how he’d hoped…

Based on Prosper Mérimée novella, and incorporating music from Georges Bizet's opera of the same name, this performance is staged by Ibérica De Danza, leaders in the flamenco dance world, and the dance language of Carmen is free, hot and seductive.

The one-off performance will take place on Sunday, September 22 at Grand Center, New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center, and we have tickets on sale on T+ Tickets priced from RMB144-544.

Scan the QR code to get yours now:

Sun Sep 22, 7.30pm; RMB144-544

Grand Center, New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center, 666 Haiyang Xi Lu, by Dongyu Lu, Pudong District 海阳西路666号, 近东育路

CORPS EXTRÊMES @ Shanghai International Dance Center

CORPS EXTRÊMES is a poetic work that perfectly unfolds boundless practices within extreme sports and dance. It is deeply inspired by choreographer Rachid Ouramdane’s desire to “focus on the fascination produced by the notions of flying, weightlessness, suspension, soaring…”

Two emblematic extreme sports enthusiasts – a highliner and a climber – meet on stage, far from their habitual playgrounds, with eight acrobats.

Light and often swirling, this extraordinary community of freedom-lovers, whose members embody in different ways the Icarus dream in today’s world, evolves between the sky and the earth, with an impressive climbing wall at the back of the stage as a fulcrum.

The stage, above which is a long high wire, is sometimes transformed into a vast screen, onto which are projected vertiginous images of the world-class highliner Nathan Paulin and the renowned Swiss climber Nina Caprez in action in magnificent natural landscapes.

The voice-overs of these exceptional athletes also play a part, each giving a personal account of their practice. Sometimes soaring, sometimes rousing, Jean-Baptiste Julien’s musical score further enhances this multi-layered, subtly evocative piece.

Rather than giving into the facile attraction of virtuosity, the piece delves deep to uncover the existential – perhaps even metaphysical – dimension of these dances with the void.

Simultaneously anchored in reality and dreamlike, both intimate and larger than life, it sheds a striking artistic light on extraordinary human experiences.

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Fri & Sat Oct 11 & 12, 7.30pm; RMB180-480

Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路

Modern Ballet: The Jade Hairpin @ Shanghai International Dance Center

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The modern ballet The Jade Hairpin is a dance drama that integrates the art of Kunqu opera with elements of modern ballet. It aims to pay homage to the profoundness of traditional Chinese culture while showcasing the innovation and diversity of theatrical arts.

Set against the backdrop of the Northern Song Dynasty, the play tells the touching story of Chen Miaochang, a noble lady, and Pan Bizheng, a scholar, who steadfastly uphold their love in turbulent times. Despite facing numerous trials due to war and societal constraints, they ultimately define the true essence of love with their lives.

This production skillfully combines the delicacy of Kunqu opera with the elegance of ballet, using traditional guqin music, poetry, and dance to create a novel form of theatrical expression.

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Fri & Sat Oct 18 & 19, 7.30pm; RMB180-280

Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近水城路

Anna Karenina the Musical @ AIA Grand Theatre

A spectacular, breathtaking, emotional, and high-tech show based on the Leo Tolstoy masterpiece, Anna Karenina the Musical is returning to Shanghai.

Anna Karenina is a classic of literature, recounting the relationship between a man and a woman, the dramatic love story of the married lady Anna Karenina and a dashing military officer Alexey Vronsky, all taking place amidst the glitter and luxury of the Russian nobility in the second half of the 19th century.

The musical captures the subtle psychology and emotional depth of the great Tolstoy novel, as the characters struggle with overwhelming and controversial feelings – of love and betrayal, passion and duty, hope and desperation.

Although almost a century and a half has passed since the time of the story, the events unfolding before the audience are gripping and touching in their timeless quality.

A story of duty, desire and despair, experience Tolstoy's classic like never before with the live-performance of Anna Karenina the Musical.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Fri-Sun Oct 25-27, 7.30pm; RMB280-1,080.

AIA Grand Theatre, 889 Dongdaming Lu, by Gongping Lu 东大名路889号, 近公平路

Era 2: Spirit of Shanghai @ Shanghai Circus World

Acrobatics, dance, theater and even extreme sports – long-running Shanghai multimedia spectacular Era's second season is in full swing at Shanghai Circus World.

The latest show, Era 2: Spirit of Shanghai, is a collaboration between a French choreography team and Chinese artists, featuring a completely new storyline and scenes, thrilling acrobatic skills, magnificent stage effects and the latest technologies.

Fans of the first season of Era, which attracted more than 5 million visitors over its 15-year run, will also be happy to hear they retain some of the classic attractions too, such as the bowl balancing act and thrilling, white-knuckle motorbike ball finale.

Tickets

Era 2: Spirit of Shanghai is on at the following times:

Mon-Fri, 7.30pm
Sat & Sun, 2pm & 7.30pm

Tickets are priced RMB380-880.

Scan the QR code to get yours now:

Shanghai Circus World, 2266 Gonghexin Lu, by Guangzhong Xi Lu 共和新路2266号, 近广中西路

Comedy

SpicyComedy English Stand-Up Showcase @ SpicyComedy Lounge

SpicyComedy is stand-up in Shanghai featuring some of the funniest local and traveling comedians.

With shows held throughout the week at the SpicyComedy Lounge in Xintiandi, audiences are in for an unforgettable night of laughs.

Each show features five to six talented English-language comedians, each performing 8-15 minute sets, varying with everything from spotlight specials with featured comedians to open mic nights for newcomers.

Upcoming Shows

Thu Sep 12, 7.30pm, RMB150
Thu Sep 12, 7.30pm, RMB150
Sat Sep 14, 10pm, RMB380
Sun Sep 15, 7.30pm, RMB380
Mon Sep 16, 7.30pm, RMB188

For all the latest show details, and to purchase tickets, scan the QR code.

SpicyComedy Lounge, 3/F, Building 6-7, South Block, 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu 兴业路123弄，新天地时尚一期6-7号楼3层南里食集北区, 近马当路

Art Shows

Marco Brambilla | Double Feature @ Fotografiska Shanghai

Fotografiska Shanghai presents the debut solo show of video artist Marco Brambilla in China, Double Feature.

The exhibition unveils two extraordinary pieces that showcase Brambilla's mastery of visual storytelling and digital art through his Megaplex series: Heaven’s Gate (2022) and King Size (2023), inviting audiences on a thought-provoking journey to explore the boundaries of pop culture.

Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:

Until Oct 7; RMB80-120, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska

Fotografiska, 4/F 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路

Liu Shiyuan | CRISPR Whisper @ Fotografiska Shanghai

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Spanning photography, video, text, spatial installations, and stage plays, Liu Shiyuan's artistic practice reveals a profound exploration and interrogation of the intricate interplay between images and narratives.

Her works deconstruct and reassemble images down to pixels and video stills, the fundamental units of contemporary visual communication.

This meticulous approach parallels CRISPR gene-editing technology, which modifies the smallest units of life by trimming, cutting, replacing, or adding genes.

Similar to CRISPR, Liu's process of searching, cutting, and re-editing images generates new forms of visual expression and innovative ways of seeing.

Her method of inserting sequences and reorganizing them continually expands the possibilities of visual language while navigating ethical boundaries.

This exhibition features photography series and video works, encapsulating the artist's creative journey over the past decade.

Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:

Until Oct 7; RMB80-120, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska

Fotografiska, 4/F 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路

Contemporary African Photography | Marvellous Realism @ Fotografiska Shanghai

The first and largest exhibition of African photography in Asia, Marvellous Realism. The exhibition is curated by Ekow Eshun, project led by Lucy MacGarry, and proudly presented by Fotografiska in partnership with the KT Wong Foundation.

Focused primarily on sub-Saharan African countries, Marvellous Realism is transnational in outlook; the exhibition presents work by established and emerging artists using photography and film as a means to envisage contemporary African cultural identity as a state of ongoing possibility, in which myth, memory and movement weave together into a rich tapestry of expansively imaginative art works.

The exhibition is founded on an awareness of how the rich and diverse contemporary art and cultural scenes in Africa remain largely unknown to the Chinese public, in spite of the importance of long-standing economic and political relationships.

The featured artists in the exhibition invoke Africa as an innately cosmopolitan condition that is closer in kind to the philosopher Achille Mbembe’s description of the continent as 'a body in motion born out of overlapping genealogies, at the intersections of multiple encounters with multiple elsewheres.'

In addition to the exhibition, a specific focus will be on celebrating African culture through diverse programming.

Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:

Until Dec 1; RMB80-120, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska

Fotografiska, 4/F 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District 光复路127号, 近晋元路

Live Music

Flamenco Guitar Master Takahashi Hideo @ MAO Livehouse

Experience the passion and soul of one of Japan’s most exciting flamenco guitar living masters when Takahashi Hideo takes to the stage at MAO Livehouse. A true master, his performances regularly thrill audiences.

Singer Hiroshige Aika is an astonishing voice of flamenco from the East. Now, she will bring her incomparable voice, intertwined with Takahashi Hideo’s guitar strings, to show the infinite charm of flamenco art on stage in Shanghai.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Sat Sep 28, 8pm; RMB300-480

MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 3/F, 重庆南路308号, 近建国中路

Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

At this month’s Linkin Park / Nu Metal show at The Pearl, the core focus will be on Linkin Park to honor his memory of Chester Bennington as best they know how... by rocking and moshing hard!

Along with the major Linkin Park hits, the Red Stars will be banging out tunes from Korn, Limp Bizkit, Deftones, Godsmack, Disturbed, Papa Roach, System of a Down, Rage Against The Machine and Three Days Grace. This will be a high voltage concert from start to finish.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Sat Sep 28, 9pm; RMB150

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu,by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号，近武进路

Coldplay Tribute Concert @ The Pearl

Coldpearl, a tribute to post-Britpop alternative rockers Coldplay.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Sat Oct 5, 8.30pm; RMB160

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路

Modern Flamenco Sensations TRANSFORMACIÓN @ MAO Livehouse

One of Japan’s most exciting modern piano flamenco bands, TRANSFORMACIÓN, is coming to Shanghai. Founded in 2020, the young the group has wowed audiences in Japan and Spain with their combination of sound and energetic dance, showing the fusion of stillness and movement, and the collision of tradition and innovation.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Sat Oct 26, 6pm & 9pm; RMB280

MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 3/F, 重庆南路308号, 近建国中路

Mizuhashi Takashi Trio @ Jiushi Shanghai Center Theater

A member of the legendary Three Blind Mice label, Mizuhashi Takashi has performed and recorded with all the greats, from Herbie Hancock, who even created 'Blues For Gonsan' for him to express his appreciation, via Ron Carter, Mickey Tucker, and Art Blakey to Archie Shepp and many more.

This is a rare chance to experience why so many jazz greats have fallen in love with his music; he has boundless energy on stage and brings grand songs filled with heavy tones, full lines and the unmistakably warm sound of a jazz master who really knows how to bring out the full charm of his wooden bass.