28 Awesome Upcoming Events in Shanghai

By That's Shanghai, August 9, 2023

This Week

Wednesday

Baijui Rocks @ Post No Bills

白8 (Shanghai’s first craft baijiu brand) and Post No Bills are teaming up to celebrate World Baijiu Day on Wednesday, August 9 with Baijiu Rocks!

Guest bartender Logan Brouse, Official World Baijiu Day Shanghai Ambassador, will be shaking up some rocking baijiu cocktails.

Rock and roll will be played all night, and there will be an Air Guitar Competition starting at 9pm!

1 to 3 people per team
Pick your own song
Props and or costumes allowed
Winner wins a bottle of 白8 baijiu + 6 mixers, 白8 swag and all the glory!

QR code for sign ups on the poster above.

Wed Aug 9, 7pm-Late.

Post No Bills, 970 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu 地址武定路970号，进胶州路.

The Beatles + The British Invasion @ The Pearl

Celebrate all things British with the music from The Beatles, Eurythmics, Queen, Def Leppard, Oasis, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Pink Floyd, Elton John, Coldplay and more.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Wed Aug 9, 8.30pm; RMB150.

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

Thursday

Avril Lavigne & Ladies Rock @ The Pearl

Avril Lavigne & Ladies Rock, featuring the music of Alanis Morrisette, Joan Jett, Pink, Tina Turner, No Doubt, Evanescence, the Cranberries and – of course – Avril Lavigne!

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Thu Aug 10, 8.30pm; RMB150.

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

Friday

Friday Salsa @ Yugo Bar & Grill

A night for people who dance salsa!

Fri Aug 11, 9pm-Late; Free.

Yugo Bar & Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.

Synth Crush Pres. Munir @ Heim

1asia presents famous Indonesian dance music producer Munir's Asian tour, releasing the rhythm and enthusiasm of Asia all the way from Bandung!

At the invitation of Synth Crush, he will appear in Heim this Friday, bhis first gig after six years away from China, and the release of his new album The Soundtrack of Sentiments on August 18.

Synth Crush Party has been committed to expressing the rich and varied and dynamic sound source effects of synthesizers since 2014.

Munir and Endy, who performed passionately in Sauna, experience everything from Synth-pop, Jazz fusion to House, Disco, and even remakes of Techno and Oldskool trance; while Illsee and Velvet Robot in Bedroom bring Cold Wave/Dark Wave/Industrial/EBM, etc.; Xiaolaba in Living Room brings fire in the ice, salty and sweet, making you tremble and dance involuntarily...

Fri Aug 11, 10pm; RMB120.

Heim, 462 Changle Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 长乐路462号, 近陕西南路.

FIFA Women's World Cup: Quarter Finals @ The Blarney Stone

The Blarney Stone will be showing the above three FIFA Women's World Cup Quarter Final games, including an Australia v France followed by England v Colombia double header on Saturday.

Fri & Sat Aug 11 & 12.

The Blarney Stone, 77 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Lu 永康路77号, 近襄阳路.

Moulin Spectaculaire Dinner Theater @ The Pearl

Welcome ladies and gentlemen to an experience unlike any other. Expect a spectacular evening of glitz, glamour and cabaret where you will be transported to a land of seductive pleasures and wild parties, as The Pearl re-creates and re-imagines the ambience and decadence of the infamous Parisian Cabaret Club, and gives you a true taste of Freedom, Beauty, Truth and Love.

Here, the Bohemians rub elbows with Aristocracy, and the audience indulges in a story of l’amor and passion. Follow the journey of two lovers as they fight to create a showcase unlike any other and bring you performances from Cirque, tease from Burlesque, spirit from Drag and so much more, inspired by the major motion picture.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Fri & Sat Aug 11 & 12, 7pm; RMB200.

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

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!

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Fri & Sat Aug 11 & 12, 9pm doors, 9.30pm show; RMB180.

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

Ibiza White Party @ La Suite

Join La Suite this weekend for a mesmerizing Ibiza White Party!

Step into a world of pure elegance and watch the enchanting allure of the legendary island come to life in the heart of La Suite. Dress in your white attire for a night you won't forget!

Free entry, drinks and canapes before 11pm, so make sure you arrive on time. RMB100 after 11pm, which includes one drink.

Fri & Sat Aug 11 & 12, 9.30pm-Late; Free before 11pm, RMB100 after, includes one drink.

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

Saturday

Summer Fiesta Block Party @ Post No Bills

Another of Post No Bills famous block parties, with Mexican cocktails, hip hop and Latin jams, and tacos and BBQ by Smokin' Hog.

Sat Aug 12, 12 noon-Late.

Post No Bills, 970 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu 地址武定路970号，进胶州路.

Bollywood Vibes @ Electric Circus

Welcome to the dazzling Bollywood Night. Get ready for a sensational evening filled with glitz, glamour, and non-stop excitement.

On the occasion of India's Independence Day, The Shanghai EDITION partners with Nova Events & Bollywood Restaurant to bring Bollywood Vibes, a night dedicated to Indian music. Step into a world of vibrant colors, pulsating rhythms, and the essence of Bollywood.

The nightclub will be transformed into a Bollywood wonderland, with captivating decor and iconic movie posters. Get lost in the immersive beats and tunes of top DJs. Mesmerizing lights dance in harmony, creating an electrifying ambiance. Feel the music pulsate through you as you revel in an unforgettable night of euphoria and excitement!

Dress in your trendiest Bollywood attire. Embrace the magic of Bollywood and create an unforgettable night filled with joy, laughter, and Bollywood glamour!

Sat Aug 12, 9pm-2am; RMB78-148.

Electric Circus, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu 南京东路199号, 近江西中路.

Block Party Hip Hop @ C's

A street party for the basement!

One day past the recognized 50th anniversary of hip hop, come celebrate the eclectic spirit of its founding with Block Party Hip Hop. Four DJs, from the touring Martin Tobias (Zhengzhou) and Jay 1, 2 (Beijing) to Shanghai-based Kyle B. and DJ BO will be spinning a variety of party tunes from funk, soul, reggae, disco, and old school hip hop.

Sat Aug 12, from 9.30pm.

C's, 685 Dingxi Lu, by Yanan Xi Lu 上海市长宁区定西路685号,近延安西路.

Yugotino Night @ Yugo Bar & Grill

The Saturday night party at Yugo Bar & Grill is Yugotini, Expect Latin beats all the way with DJ Deepsy. Party starts at 10pm, with drink deals aplenty.

Sat Aug 12, 10pm-Late; Free Entry.

Yugo Bar & Grill, 365 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路365号，近陕西北路.

Saturday & Sunday

English Premier League: Opening Weekend @ The Blarney Stone

The Blarney Stone will be showing the English Premier League's opening fixtures, including the above big games.

Sat & Sun Aug 12 & 13.

The Blarney Stone, 77 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Lu 永康路77号, 近襄阳路.

Monday

New Quiz Night @ The Blarney Stone

This new quiz night at The Blarney Stone features six rounds of fun, shots for each round winner, and a grand prize for the overall winner on the night.

Part of a quiz season, there is also an RMB1,000 voucher up for grabs for the ultimate champions.

It's also happy hour all night, and tacos and wings (5pcs) are just RMB20. So head along at 7pm for some brainiac craic!

Scan the QR on the poster above to sign up.

Every Mon, from 7pm; Free.

The Blarney Stone, 77 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Lu 永康路77号, 近襄阳路.

Tuesday

We Love the '80s Quiz @ El Santo

A summer of decade quizzes concludes at El Santo with a We Love the '80s Quiz. Entry is absolutely free, and 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 7pm 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 Aug 15, 7pm; Free.

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.

Ongoing

Women's World Cup @ Cages

Cages Jing'an is screening every game of the FIFA Women's World Cup live on their big screens, while Cages Huangpu is showing all game on while they are open.

From Fri July 20, first game kicks of at 3pm.

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.

Cages Huangpu, B1, 788 Zhongshan Nan Yi Lu, by Nanbei Gaojia 中山南一路788号B1楼，近南北高架路.

Looking Ahead

Aug 17: Yayas Pasta Pop Up @ Bambino

Lucky Lasagna of Bambino and Dan Li of Yaya's are teaming up for a one night only Pasta Pop Up!

It’s old school (Bambino) vs. new school (Yaya's); come taste and decide who will reign supreme!

Thu Aug 17, 6pm-Late.

Bambino, 600 Shanxi Bei Lu, by Xinzha Lu 陕西北路600号，近新闸路.

Aug 18: Flowers of Ruin: Female Punk Rock Series @ The Pearl

Girl Punk Rock Power, as two girl punk bands hit the stage at The Pearl, Pizza Face from Beijing and local rockers HEY! LILY! from Shanghai.

Formed in 2015, HEY! LILY! keeps things fresh in this busy world, smashing all negativity and unease with dopamine-filled music. Embracing a retro vibe, their works are based on Punk, Grunge, and Indie, with elements of Disco, Funk, and other dance rhythms. Their simple song structures and catchy melodies exude a hormonal rhythm, like a dose of dopamine that gets you hooked. The name "LILY" comes from the homophonic term in Chinese and English for a warm and affectionate nickname, while "black" represents the power of breakthrough. In the world of HEY! LILY!, there is no gender conflict. "Facing the inner self, unafraid of the future," this is the most profound expression of HEY! LILY!.

PizzaFace is both pizza-faced and bodhisattva-faced. It is a sweet-burning bomb that deviates from the track. It is the sleepless night of long pimples, and also the courage to laugh about it no matter how life goes, always daring to say "no." It is a four-person band injecting Dream-pop elements into punk music. It is countless uncontrolled ideas splitting into one and merging into one. It is the plain of drunken oxygen and the mountain of insomnia. It is the flag and the pole. When you hear the music, come to us. We've prepared the softest embrace and the hardest baseball bat. You will always get your favorite gift.

The band was formed in April 2018 and operates independently. To date, they have performed over 180 shows, including at Strawberry Music Festival, MIDI Music Festival, City Sound Festival, and Wood Horse Music Festival. They have won the LPA Independent Music's Most Promising Punk Band Award from 2019 to 2021 and the SCHOOL Annual Best Live Band Award in 2021. They have collaborated on films "The Eleventh Time," "One Thirty-Sixth," and TV shows like "Rock Flower" and musicals like "Wave in the Swamp" and "Why Nothing Has Disappeared."

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Fri Aug 18, 8.30pm show; RMB100.

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

Aug 19: Pippi Ciez (UK) ft. Sunkissed Rooftop Party @ Banyan Tree on the Bund

Get ready for an explosive summer rooftop party by Space Panda!

Head to Banyan Tree on the Bund for a night of jaw-dropping views, heart-pounding beats, and an electrifying atmosphere. Welcome UK born, Bali based organic house DJ/Producer Pippi Ciez in top Shanghai style!

Immerse yourself in an electric ambiance, surrounded by the awe-inspiring Shanghai skyline. Lose yourself in Pippi’s infectious live drum beats and discover sensational artists, ensuring a sunset of non-stop musical ecstasy.

Let the music course through your veins as you become one with the electric energy radiating from the crowd!

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

Early Bird: 128 RMB

Presale: 158 RMB

Door: 188 RMB

(incl. 1 drink)

Sat Aug 19, 3-10pm; RMB128-188, includes one drink.

Banyan Tree on the Bund, 13/F, Banyan Tree, 19 Haiping Lu, by Gongping Lu 海平路19号悦榕庄13楼, 近公平路.

Aug 19: Sound Vertigo @ The Pearl

This month, The Pearl invite listeners to take the leap and dive head first into the abyss of some of rock and roll’s more deviant realms - a whirlpool of electronica, psychedelic rock, post punk, and then some - with a trio of bands from Shanghai, Nanjing and Hangzhou that valiantly indulge in a sense of vertigo in their sound, forging ahead into musical psychosis with reckless abandon.

Shanghai psychedelic prog rockers Dizang - a mythic and transcendent swirl of influences and tones as mind-bending psychedelia, world music and neo-folk gets filtered through their ravenous and robust rock and roll chops, calling to mind everyone from King Crimson to Jethro Tull. There's a spiritedness to the way the band giddily dives headfirst into their musical canvas, deconstructing and pushing their sound into whatever gleeful direction they so may choose.

Springing forth from Hangzhou is Pillow Case - the riotous four-piece indie rock outfit that's been causing a stir since emerging onto the scene a couple of years back. A spiked cocktail of grunge, post punk, new wave, and shoegaze - there's a brooding volatile heart beneath the band's jagged edges and reverb-drenched melodies - allowing the twists and turns in their sound to combust upon impact.。

Nanjing electro rock band finds feverish refuge in the outer fringes of rock and roll - an abrasive exhilarating melding of techno-laced electronica, concrete floor industrial rock, hard-hitting post punk, and more. Injected with both ambient-filled sample-filled slow burns and headier crystallized acid-laced breakdowns, the band throws gloriously throws caution to the wind, inviting listeners into their topsy-turvy world.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

Sat Aug 19, 8.30pm show; RMB100.

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

Aug 22: We Love Movies Quiz @ El Santo

A We Love Movies Quiz at El Santo. Entry is absolutely free, and 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 7pm 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 Aug 22, 7pm; Free.

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.

Aug 26: Welcome Fair @ SCIS Pudong Campus

SCIS Pudong Campus will be hosting a Welcome Fair on August 26 from 11am to 3pm. Better still, the fair is not only open to the SCIS community, but also open to the wider public too, so head along for a whole lot of fun!

Sat Aug 26, 11am-3pm.

SCIS Pudong Campus, 198 Hengqiao Lu, by Hunan Gong Lu 横桥路198号, 近沪南公路.

Aug 29: We Love Geography Quiz @ El Santo

A We Love Geography Quiz at El Santo. Entry is absolutely free, and 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 7pm 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 Aug 29, 7pm; Free.

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.

Special Promotions

School Holiday Promotion for Kids @ Azul Italiano & Xouk by Azul

The Azul Group is putting on some great deals for kids over the summer holiday, with RMB9.9 meals. At Azul Italiano they are offering a six inch margherita pizza, mini fries and apple juice.

Azul Italiano North Bund, 588 Dongchangzhi Lu, Sinar Mars Plaza, 3/F, L3-A-01-03 虹口区东长治路588号白玉兰广场3楼L3-A-01-03.

Azul Italiano 1000 Trees, L1F-14, 600 Moganshan Lu, by Changhua Lu 莫干山路600号，L1F-14，近昌化路.

Over at Xouk by Azul enjoy a kid Bolognese pasta, mini fried and apple juice. Both meal deals are just RMB9.9!

Xouk by Azul 1000 Trees, 5/F, 1000 Trees, 600 Moganshan Lu, by Changhua Lu 大洋晶典5楼, 莫干山路600号, 近昌化路

Xouk by Azul Pudong, 82 Weifang Xi Lu, by Pucheng Lu 潍坊西路82号, 进浦城路.

Opening Promotion @ HALO

HALO is an brand new, immersive, multi-sensory dining experience that challenges the concept of what a traditional restaurant can be.

This Opening Promotion offers a set for two persons includes five specially designed dishes for RMB1,288 (that's a 35% discount).

Offer is available until August 31, but please make reservation 24 hours in advance.

Until Aug 31; RMB1,288 for two persons.

HALO, 7/F, 683 Yunjin Lu, by Longqi Lu, 云锦路683号西岸凤巢7楼, 近龙启路.

That's Shanghai Readers Exclusive Deal @ The Kitchen Table

An exclusive deal for all That's Shanghai readers, The Kitchen Table is offering a complimentary glass of house wine for all those who purchase a lunch set through August 31 – simply show the below article to your server, and your wine is on the house.

The Kitchen Table, 4/F, W Shanghai - The Bund, 66 Lvshun Lu, by Dongchangzhi Lu 上海外滩W酒店4楼, 旅顺路66号, 近东长治路.