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2026-09-16
We Lost The Sea (AUS)

We Lost The Sea (AUS)

Epic is a term that gets thrown all too frequently when talking about post-rock. So much, in fact, that fewer and fewer bands can ever live up to the Herculean expectations that the description...
Today @ VAS ear
Midweek Disco Escape - Skyline Dome Rooftop

Midweek Disco Escape - Skyline Dome Rooftop

Every Wednesday, Skyline Dome hosts a disco-inspired rooftop night featuring disco and funk-influenced music from DJ Rain, cocktails, and views overlooking the Bund skyline. The evening combines...
Wednesdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge
2026-09-17
Karaoke Thursday

Karaoke Thursday

Every Thursday at RIINK, Karaoke Night brings an electrifying atmosphere hosted by local singer Wynn. Her soulful melodies and energetic presence set the backdrop for an evening centered around...
Thursdays until Sep 15 @ RIINK
North Balcony, Boom The Island, Lily & the Blue Vortex

North Balcony, Boom The Island, Lily & the Blue Vortex

Episode 34 of the Yuyintang Channel series continues to spotlight emerging (or unsung) bands over at their Basement space - and it’s got an eclectic spread of indie tunes for you with three...
Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Basement
Girls Night Out - Ladies Free Drinks Every Thursday at Skyline Dome

Girls Night Out - Ladies Free Drinks Every Thursday at Skyline Dome

Every Thursday, Skyline Dome hosts a rooftop night featuring house and disco music from DJ Rain and DJ Stefano, skyline views, cocktails, and a social atmosphere overlooking the Bund waterfront....
Thursdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge
2026-09-18
DJ Tay James (Hip Hop, Open Format, Pop)

DJ Tay James (Hip Hop, Open Format, Pop)

DJ Tay James is Justin Bieber's official DJ and has been working with the Biebs since 2009. As for his DJ set at INS club HUSH, expect hip-hop-heavy open format, with R&B, pop, Baltimore club, and...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Hush (INS)
Space Panda Presents: Nightwave ft. DOBE (DE)

Space Panda Presents: Nightwave ft. DOBE (DE)

Space Panda presents NIGHTWAVE at The Shanghai EDITION on September 18. The night combines deep underground rhythms with a polished nightlife atmosphere and features German DJ DOBE.
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ The Shanghai EDITION
From ¥ 108
Monsters of Rock – Led Zeppelin & AC/DC Tribute

Monsters of Rock – Led Zeppelin & AC/DC Tribute

The Red Stars bring a live tribute to Led Zeppelin and AC/DC to The Pearl, performing classics including “Whole Lotta Love,” “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll,” “Highway to Hell,” “Back in Black” and...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Nova Events Presents: Beyond Skyline Rooftop Party

Nova Events Presents: Beyond Skyline Rooftop Party

BEYOND SKYLINE is a rooftop party at SKY Bar on the 47th floor of Hyatt Regency Shanghai, with panoramic views of the Shanghai skyline. DJs play throughout the night, with a rooftop setting...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ SKY BAR (Hyatt Regency Hotel) - Global Harbour
From ¥ 128
Heretoir (GER), Unreqvited (CAN)

Heretoir (GER), Unreqvited (CAN)

Hailing from Augsburg, Germany, two decades ago, Heretoir combined post-rock, shoegaze, and atmospheric black metal - swirling blast beats with calm ambient sounds, the intensity of desperate...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ MAO LH
yumiao+

yumiao+

Esteemed guzheng player and composer Yu Miao has been a staple of the classical and avant-garde scene for years. Known for her delicately assembled and lushly atmospheric arrangements, her music...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Keep It Quiet
SYSTEM with Frazi.er (Techno, Disco, Club)

SYSTEM with Frazi.er (Techno, Disco, Club)

Promoter/former-club SYSTEM is back with another three-room party at that huge theater/e-sports arena at 505 Wulumuqi Lu on Sept 18. Main room is techno with Frazi.er headlining, disco in the...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ SmSh Territory
Randomer

Randomer

Randomer is a London producer and DJ who's been weaving together techno, electro, UK bass and warehouse sounds into tough, stripped-back and percussive tracks with huge drums and just enough...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Reactor
A-Tweed (Left-Field House/Electro/Dub)

A-Tweed (Left-Field House/Electro/Dub)

A-Tweed is a quite prolific Italian producer making quirky, fun house with album titles like "Should I Offend Someone?" and song names like "A Clockwork Lime". The production quality is serious...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Wigwam
High Society | Shanghai Friday Rooftop Affair

High Society | Shanghai Friday Rooftop Affair

Friday night at Skyline Dome brings a rooftop party above the Bund, combining city views with a night of House and Deep Music. PEAK, LIBRIXX, and RAIN KUANG will take over the decks, with drinks,...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge
Torch Song (House, Techno, Trance)

Torch Song (House, Techno, Trance)

Excellent lineup of Shanghai and Nanjing-based DJs playing on Potent’s bangin’ soundsytem this Friday night. Bringin' that sweet house music are Mariio and P Simmons from Nanjing’s Foundation club...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Potent Club
2026-09-19
Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Throughout history, rivalries have sparked heated battles: Jets vs Sharks, Greasers v. Socs, Rockers vs Mods, Warriors vs every gang in NYC and now, The Pearl is hosting a clash of modern-day...
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
tourist with Dinamarca (Club, Reggaeton, Trance, Bass)

tourist with Dinamarca (Club, Reggaeton, Trance, Bass)

Dinamarca is a Chilean-Swedish producer and DJ whose music pulls from Latin club rhythms, trance, ambient and emotional electronic music. A co-founder of Staycore, he’s known for dreamy,...
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ Heim
Night at The Museum — Fotografiska Shanghai x 1436

Night at The Museum — Fotografiska Shanghai x 1436

Fotografiska Shanghai and 1436 team up for an autumn art night on September 19. Alongside Fotografiska’s five exhibition spaces, visitors can explore a special presentation of 1436’s...
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ Fotografiska
From ¥ 100
MOSH Lab Day On | Chingi Solo Exhibition + Daytime Live & DJ Sets

MOSH Lab Day On | Chingi Solo Exhibition + Daytime Live & DJ Sets

LOFi MOSH LAB teams up with adidas Originals for a free daytime event in Columbia Circle built around “sober-curious” energy, swapping the usual dark club setting for coffee, sunlight, art, and...
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ Modern People Lab
Fimoo, jiojio

Fimoo, jiojio

Two bands, one crew. Two styles, one attitude. Guiyang math rock band Fimoo formed alongside the more pop-leaning indie act Jiojio with pretty much the same lineup. They’ve been hard at work this...
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ Yuyintown Basement
Clinton Watkins, 1010cage, Shu Ride, Liang Siyi

Clinton Watkins, 1010cage, Shu Ride, Liang Siyi

Experimental soundscapes and performances over at the one and only trigger with a fresh batch of acts looking to push the boundaries of genre. Leading the charge is Clinton Watkins - an artist,...
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ trigger
LilAkin

LilAkin

Prominent Chinese R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Lil'Akin (who is of ethnic Kazakh descent) is widely recognized for his distinctively smooth, ethereal vocals and his bubbly blend of hip-hop,...
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ Vas Evo
2026-09-20
Divas Live - Pop Queens Unite

Divas Live - Pop Queens Unite

Glitter, high notes, and unapologetic pop dominance—Divas Live is back at The Pearl, serving a night of vocal fireworks and unstoppable girl-power anthems. The electrifying Red Stars band and...
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 60
House of Zup: Club Meets Kitchen (House, Hip Hop, Disco)

House of Zup: Club Meets Kitchen (House, Hip Hop, Disco)

Neighborhood pizza bar ZUP hosts another edition of their Sunday party with six DJs playing house, disco, hip hop, and more. Pizza is available by the slice and it's always a good vibe in the...
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 @ Zup Pizza Bar
2026-09-23
90's Alt-Rock Concert

90's Alt-Rock Concert

A 90s alternative rock tribute night at The Pearl, performed by Red Stars Band, revisits the era’s defining sound. The set pulls from bands like Nirvana, Radiohead, Oasis, Foo Fighters, and Green...
Aug 26, Sep 23 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Nova Events Presents: Tsingtao Night - Kimpton Rooftop Party

Nova Events Presents: Tsingtao Night - Kimpton Rooftop Party

TSINGTAO NIGHT is a rooftop party at Kimpton Hotel by Nova Events, starting from 5pm with house music, Tsingtao beer and city views. As the sun sets, Shanghai DJs take over with deeper, driving...
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 @ Kimpton Qiantan Shanghai
From ¥ 128
Midweek Disco Escape - Skyline Dome Rooftop

Midweek Disco Escape - Skyline Dome Rooftop

Every Wednesday, Skyline Dome hosts a disco-inspired rooftop night featuring disco and funk-influenced music from DJ Rain, cocktails, and views overlooking the Bund skyline. The evening combines...
Wednesdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge
2026-09-24
HWA (Techno)

HWA (Techno)

HWA, formerly known as Elvis T, is a Taipei-born DJ, producer and OG of China’s techno scene. Active since the late ’90s, he co-founded Beijing institutions Acupuncture Records and Lantern, helped...
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 @ Potent Club
VACUUM x SYSTEM: Ma Haiping "Velocity Unlocked" EP Release (Techno)

VACUUM x SYSTEM: Ma Haiping "Velocity Unlocked" EP Release (Techno)

OG Shanghai techno producer and DJ Ma Haiping aka MHP celebrates the release of his new EP, "Velocity Unlocked", on the pioneering UK techno label Molecular Recordings, which has been in the game...
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 @ SmSh Territory
Reactor Grand Opening (Techno, Club, Bass)

Reactor Grand Opening (Techno, Club, Bass)

C-Park club Reactor has their grand opening party across two days, with Columbian DJ/producer RUIZ OSC1 headlining Thursday night, experimental producer Skip Sket headlining Friday night, and about...
on Sep 24 and Sep 25, 2026 @ Reactor
Girls Night Out - Ladies Free Drinks Every Thursday at Skyline Dome

Girls Night Out - Ladies Free Drinks Every Thursday at Skyline Dome

Every Thursday, Skyline Dome hosts a rooftop night featuring house and disco music from DJ Rain and DJ Stefano, skyline views, cocktails, and a social atmosphere overlooking the Bund waterfront....
Thursdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge
Coulou (Live Ambient/Jazz/Left-Field)

Coulou (Live Ambient/Jazz/Left-Field)

COULOU is a US producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist making dreamy, slightly weird music somewhere between ambient, jazz, psychedelia and left-field beats. A lifelong piano and trumpet player, his...
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 @ Wigwam
Honey by Sugar House (R&B, Hip Hop)

Honey by Sugar House (R&B, Hip Hop)

Honey, the club night powered by Sugar House, returns to the new Candyshop lounge near IAPM. Expect hip hop, R&B, afrobeats, edits, and good vibes from DJs Dirty Dishes, MMQ, and Muscle Lee.
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 @ Candyshop
2026-09-25
Notyuting (Ghettotech, Hard Bounce, Breaks)

Notyuting (Ghettotech, Hard Bounce, Breaks)

Notyuting is a Saigon-based DJ, producer and multidisciplinary artist known for high-energy sets that bounce between trance, techno, ghettotech, hard bounce, breakbeats and weirder experimental...
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 @ Dirty House (INS)
Nova Events Presents: Full Moon Rooftop Party on the Bund

Nova Events Presents: Full Moon Rooftop Party on the Bund

FULL MOON ROOFTOP PARTY brings deep house, DJs and panoramic views of the Shanghai skyline to a rooftop on the Bund. Expect music, atmospheric lighting, cocktails and VIP experiences as the night...
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge
From ¥ 118
DJ Bobby Delta (Hip Hop, R&B, Edits)

DJ Bobby Delta (Hip Hop, R&B, Edits)

DJ Bobby is Bobby D, a French-Vietnamese DJ and one of the original co-founders of the club and record label Piu Piu in Saigon. He’s been part of Piu Piu since its early days, alongside Scarry...
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 @ Hush (INS)
Ruff & Tuff (Reggae, Dancehall, Jungle)

Ruff & Tuff (Reggae, Dancehall, Jungle)

One of China's finest reggae/dancehall MC's/selectors, Jado, hosts another of his Ruff & Tuff nights at this timeless basement bar in Changning. This one is a mid-autumn festival ting. Music is all...
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 @ C's
Full Moon Party | Under the Moon, Above the Bund

Full Moon Party | Under the Moon, Above the Bund

Friday night at Skyline Dome brings a full moon rooftop party overlooking the Bund. FULL MOON PARTY combines rooftop views, drinks, and late-night music, with RAIN KUANG and SOX taking over the...
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge
2026-09-26
Britney Spears and 2000s Divas

Britney Spears and 2000s Divas

Experience a blast from the past with The Pearl's Red Stars as they pay homage to the unforgettable era of 2000s pop music, featuring the iconic hits of Britney Spears and other chart-topping...
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Zombies in Miami (House, Techno)

Zombies in Miami (House, Techno)

Zombies in Miami are Mexican duo Cani and Jenouise, making synth-heavy house and techno with plenty of disco, Balearic and Italo drama mixed in. They’ve released on Running Back, Permanent...
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 @ Potent Club
Flower Power | Sunset Grooves Above the Bund

Flower Power | Sunset Grooves Above the Bund

Flower Power returns to Skyline Dome on Saturday, September 26, bringing a rooftop night inspired by the colourful spirit of the 1970s. Hosted by Skyline Dome and CLASS Events, the evening will...
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge
2026-09-29
Yonti (Techno)

Yonti (Techno)

Berlin/Lisbon based DJ Yonti came up through his hometown Tel Aviv's underground before becoming one of its key DJs and party curators. His techno is driving, hypnotic and sexy, built around tight...
Tue, Sep 29, 2026 @ Potent Club
2026-09-30
80’s Hair Metal Night - Tribute to Guns N Roses

80’s Hair Metal Night - Tribute to Guns N Roses

Get ready for a blast from the past with The Pearl's "80's Hair Metal Night" featuring The Red Stars Band. Revel in a night filled with the electrifying energy of 80s hair metal, highlighting hits...
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
SHFT: Made It Dance w/TOKiMONSTA (Beats, Bass, House, Hip Hop)

SHFT: Made It Dance w/TOKiMONSTA (Beats, Bass, House, Hip Hop)

OG promoter SHFT, who brought Travis Scott, Ella Mai, Tinashe, and many many more to China, return to the place they started – THE CLUB. This is the first edition of their new party, MADE IT DANCE,...
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ Reactor
Heim Invites: Ouri (House, Bass, Club)

Heim Invites: Ouri (House, Bass, Club)

Ouri is a Montreal-based producer, composer, cellist and DJ blending electronic music with R&B, ambient textures and her classical background. Depending on the track, her music can be intimate or...
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ Heim
Midweek Disco Escape - Skyline Dome Rooftop

Midweek Disco Escape - Skyline Dome Rooftop

Every Wednesday, Skyline Dome hosts a disco-inspired rooftop night featuring disco and funk-influenced music from DJ Rain, cocktails, and views overlooking the Bund skyline. The evening combines...
Wednesdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

The Devil's Dancers (Post-Punk, Darkwave, EBM, Indie)

DJ Velvet Robot brings Post-punk,Cold Wave, Dark Wave, EBM, Shoegaze, and Indie Rock from the 80s to the present to this punk rock dive bar in C-Park. Raw rock elements and soul-devouring...
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ Specters (C·PARK)
2026-10-01
British Invasion: Queen Tribute Concert

British Invasion: Queen Tribute Concert

Queen! Men! Myths! Legends! Mixing stadium rock, metal, glam, and Freddie Mercury's operatic vocals, Queen exploded into the rock arenas around the world with the over-the-top performance antics of...
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Girls Night Out - Ladies Free Drinks Every Thursday at Skyline Dome

Girls Night Out - Ladies Free Drinks Every Thursday at Skyline Dome

Every Thursday, Skyline Dome hosts a rooftop night featuring house and disco music from DJ Rain and DJ Stefano, skyline views, cocktails, and a social atmosphere overlooking the Bund waterfront....
Thursdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge
2026-10-02
Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

Neon lights, fist-pumping anthems, and pure 2000s nostalgia—The Pearl’s Red Stars are back, blasting out the decade’s biggest pop-rock bangers with powerhouse vocalists Trenty, Grace & Kat. This is...
Aug 28, Oct 2 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
2026-10-03
Coldpearl - Coldplay Tribute Concert

Coldpearl - Coldplay Tribute Concert

The Pearl’s Red Stars bring you ColdPearl—an electrifying Coldplay tribute show that’s all about immersive spectacle. Get ready for a night of Coldplay’s biggest hits, stunning visuals, and...
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
2026-10-04
Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

After a series of sold out Linkin Park Tribute concerts. The Pearl’s Red Stars want to take things up a notch. A full Linkin Park and Nu Metal concert. Along with the major Linkin Park hits, the...
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
2026-10-16
Karaoke Thursday

Karaoke Thursday

Every Thursday at RIINK, Karaoke Night brings an electrifying atmosphere hosted by local singer Wynn. Her soulful melodies and energetic presence set the backdrop for an evening centered around...
Thursdays until Sep 15 @ RIINK
2026-11-12
Karaoke Thursday

Karaoke Thursday

Every Thursday at RIINK, Karaoke Night brings an electrifying atmosphere hosted by local singer Wynn. Her soulful melodies and energetic presence set the backdrop for an evening centered around...
Thursdays until Sep 15 @ RIINK
Ongoing
The Pearl Presents Brit-Night

The Pearl Presents Brit-Night

The Red Stars launch a full-scale British invasion for one night only, storming through anthems from six decades of UK greats. Scream along to everything from The Beatles and Queen to Oasis, Adele,...
Sep 13, 16 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Eros Happy Hour

Eros Happy Hour

Changle Lu bar Eros has a happy hour six nights a week. From 6-9pm on Tue-Sun, they've got special prices on select drinks. Ideal for after-work drinks, sunset cocktails on the terrace, and...
Daily except Mon @ Eros
Weekly Jam Night

Weekly Jam Night

This long-running jazz/blues/funk/R&B/soul venue in north Jing'an hosts a jam session every Monday night. Hosted by singer Denise and the Chair Club house band, anyone is welcome to rock up and...
Mondays @ Chair Club (Haifang Lu)
25rmb Pints All Night Long

25rmb Pints All Night Long

Punk rock dive bar Specters in C-Park has 25rmb pints of Asahi all night long every Tuesday night, plus free pool and foosball and many strains and cousins of rock and punk on the stereo. Solid!
Tuesdays @ Specters (C·PARK)
30rmb Aperol Spritz Night

30rmb Aperol Spritz Night

Every Friday night, only at their Shankang Li shop, Homeslice slings Aperol Spritzes for 30rmb a pop, all night long. This only exception is this one doesn't work on public holidays.
Fridays @ Homeslice Kitchen (Shankang Li)
Italo Disco - Shanghai's Italian Rooftop Disco Experience

Italo Disco - Shanghai's Italian Rooftop Disco Experience

Skyline Dome transforms every Friday into a rooftop night inspired by the golden age of Italian nightlife, featuring Italo Disco classics, Nu Disco grooves, and uplifting house music. Set against...
Fridays until Sep 16 @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge
Fellas Friday Funky Night

Fellas Friday Funky Night

Every Friday, The Fellas Terrace turns its rooftop into a 70s-inspired dance floor from 10pm to midnight, with disco and funk on the soundtrack and the Bund skyline in the background. The night...
Fridays until Sep 30 @ The Fellas
House Affair Saturdays

House Affair Saturdays

Saturdays at The Fellas Terrace are about winding down after the week with House Affair on the rooftop, playing uplifting house music from 10pm to midnight. The night usually starts out easy and...
Saturdays until Sep 30 @ The Fellas
Golden Sunset - Shanghai's Most Beautiful Golden Hour Above The Bund

Golden Sunset - Shanghai's Most Beautiful Golden Hour Above The Bund

Every Sunday, Skyline Dome Rooftop Lounge offers a chance to watch the sunset over the Huangpu River from one of the Bund’s rooftop venues. Starting from 5:30pm, guests can enjoy panoramic views of...
Sundays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge
Quiz Night

Quiz Night

Shanghai’s longest-running quiz night takes place at BnC, free to enter and open to all. Each week features ten rounds covering topics like current events, history, geography, pop culture, music,...
Wednesdays @ BnC

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