26 Upcoming Nightlife & Live Music Events

Written by on December 12, 2025

Featured NYE Events

Golden Hour NYE Party @ Park Hyatt

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Golden Hour NYE Party will welcome 2026 from the 91st floor of the Park Hyatt Shanghai in the World Financial Center.

This luxurious event offers an elegant and vibrant countdown celebration with breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the city.

Guests can enjoy over seven hours of music across two stages, featuring a lineup of seven DJs to soundtrack the night.

The experience includes an all-night free flow of premium spirits, house and sparkling wine, plus a dedicated two hours of free-flow champagne, canapés, and tapas.

An unforgettable evening of glamour, music, and luxury to ring in the New Year in style.

Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:

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For VIP Table booking contact – 152 2147 2779

Wed Dec 31, 9pm-2am; RMB788-1,288

Park Hyatt Shanghai, 79-93/F, Shanghai World Financial Center, 100 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu, Pudong District 上海环球金融中心79-93纪大道100东泰路


The Timeless Vue @ VUE Bar

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Welcome the dawn of 2026 in pure elegance at The Timeless Vue, Shanghai’s most sophisticated New Year’s Eve celebration.

Hosted at the iconic VUE atop the 5-star Hyatt on the Bund, this exclusive soirée unfolds across the 32nd and 33rd floors, offering mesmerizing skyline views that set the perfect stage for a magical countdown. 

Experience two exceptional stages featuring Shanghai’s finest DJs, curating over six hours of refined, celebratory music.

Indulge in free-flow drinks all night as you toast to new beginnings. Celebrate NYE 2026 in timeless style—where luxury, celebration, and breathtaking vistas create an unforgettable start to the year.

Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:

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For VIP Table booking contact – 152 2147 2779

Wed Dec 31, 8pm-2am; RMB488-788

VUE Bar, 32-33/F, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu, Hongkou District 外滩茂悦大酒店32-33楼, 黄浦路199号, 近武昌路


Golden NYE 2026 Countdown Party @ Bellagio Shanghai

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Golden NYE 2026 Countdown Party at the luxurious Ballroom of the Bellagio Hotel promises an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration.

Step into a world of elegance and excitement with a massive LED countdown experience that lights up the night in true golden style.

Dance to the beats of five top DJs, enjoy immersive live performances, and indulge in free-flow drinks all night long.

As the clock approaches midnight, the energy rises for the best and most spectacular countdown in Shanghai, creating a magical moment you’ll remember forever.

Celebrate 2026 in pure luxury, glamour, and golden brilliance!

Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:

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For VIP Table booking contact – 152 2147 2779

Wed Dec 31, 9pm-2am; RMB488-888, includes all night free flow premium spirits, house wine, and sparkling wine

Bellagio Shanghai, 188 Beisuzhou Lu, by Zhapu Lu, Hongkou District 苏州路188近乍浦路


Friday

ABBA: Mamma Mia Tribute Concert @ The Pearl

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Relive the timeless joy of the 70s as The Red Stars perform the ultimate ABBA tribute, bringing Mamma Mia! classics and disco glamour back to The Pearl stage.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Fri Dec 12, 9.15pm; RMB150

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


Yiko & Les Hombres Blues Night @ Chair Club

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The legendary Cotton Club Band—Yiko Gu, Jorland Paulino and Greg Smith—play the blues every Friday at Chair Club.

With soulful grooves and decades of stage chemistry, they turn every set into a late-night juke joint revival.

Every Fri, 9.30pm; Free Entry

Chair Club, Bldg 12, 34 Yuyao Lu, Jing’an District 余姚路3412号楼


TULUM TROPIC @ La Barra

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Step into TULUM TROPIC, a night inspired by tropical sunsets, deep rhythms and nonstop summer energy.

Expect a fusion of Afrohouse & Tech House, blended with the latest hits, designed to keep the dancefloor moving till late:

  • 5 DJs

  • 2 Stages: Club Stage and Vinyl Stage

  • Exotic Cocktails & Tropical Vibes

Fresh flavors, ice-cold drinks, palm-leaf energy and a crowd ready to dance like it’s Tulum at midnight.

No passports needed—just good vibes, hot beats and tropical nights.

Reservations: 158 0030 7744

Fri Dec 5, 10.30pm-Late; RMB128

La Barra, Lane 319 Jiaozhou Lu, Building 30, by Xinzha Lu, Jing’an District 胶州路319弄30号, 进新闸路

20% Off!

For a limited time, snag RMB100 La Barra vouchers for just RMB80!

Scan the QR code below to get yours now:

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Friday, Sunday & Wednesday

Date Me @ The Pearl

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There are nights that change everything. Date Me is a feeling more than a show—a dance between fantasy and confession.

This raw, funny, and unapologetic celebration of modern love takes you on a journey where laughter flirts with danger and champagne hides the truth.

What begins as a game becomes something deeper. What you see is not what you get. And when the night ends, you may discover more about yourself than anyone else.

Swipe right on temptation. Welcome to Date Me, where every heart has a story.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Dec 12, 14 & 17

January 2 & 4

Doors 6pm

Show 7.30-8.45

RMB188-388

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


Saturday

 Traditional Irish Music @ YEATS

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An afternoon of traditional Irish music at a modern Irish bistro!

READ MORE: YEATS: A Taste of Modern Ireland in Shanghai

Sat Dec 13, 12-3pm; Free Entry

YEATS, 98 Yanping Lu, by Xinzha Lu, Jing’an District 延平路98号, 近新闸路


WTF X Christmas Disco @ My Place

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The call is going out: “WHAT THE FUNK?!”

Forget silent nights—this Christmas is getting funky. My Place Cocktail Bar and Music is hosting a Christmas Disco that promises to swap sleigh bells for synth beats and eggnog for eclectic cocktails.

So dust off your most festive (and fabulous) disco gear and head to My Place to celebrate the season with a decidedly different kind of cheer!

READ MORE: Back From the Dead! Part 1 – My Place Ruin Bar

Sat Dec 13, 8pm-Late; Free Entry

My Place Cocktail Bar & Music, 363 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu, Jing’an District 康定路363号, 近陕西北路


Brit Night @ The Pearl

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A high-voltage celebration of British music icons—Queen, The Beatles, Adele, Coldplay, Oasis, Amy Winehouse, and more—performed by The Red Stars with classic UK swagger

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Sat Dec 13, 9pm; RMB150

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


Straight Outta Nowhere @ OKOK Club

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Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and energy at OKOK Club, as Shanghai rockers Doppler Drive host ‘Straight Outta Nowhere’ featuring Wenzhou’s finest alt/grunge outfit FYB.

Young classic rockers The Hoffmann Brothers open in support. Free entry 

Sat Dec 13, 9.30pm; Free Entry

OKOK Club, B1, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu, Putuo District 宜昌路179号, 近江宁路B1


White Christmas Soirée @ The Nest

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Step into the magic of White Christmas Soirée, an elegant celebration set inside The Nest, one of Shanghai’s most sophisticated venues.

Immerse yourself in breathtaking Christmas decorations, sparkling lights, and a luxurious festive ambiance.

Dance the night away as top DJs curate unforgettable music to keep the energy soaring. Wrap yourself in winter glamour and join Shanghai’s finest for a night of charm, style, and holiday enchantment. 

The White Christmas Soirée  promises an extraordinary evening where festive elegance meets vibrant nightlife—an experience you won’t want to miss.

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Sat Dec 13, 10pm-2am; RMB118-138

The Nest, 6/F, 130 Beijing Dong Lu, by Huqiu Lu, Huangpu District 北京东路130号中实大厦6楼, 近虎丘路


Guest DJ: Chris Willsman @ La Barra

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Chris Willsman is one of the most influential DJs on the current club scene, recognized among the leading talents of his generation.

His name continues to travel worldwide, driven by his signature open-format sets performed in the world’s top clubs and festivals.

From Paris to Ibiza, Dubai to Shanghai, and across major cities including Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Barcelona, Amsterdam and Saint-Tropez, he has also played at prestigious events such as Ultra Music Festival, F1 Grand Prix (Monaco, Shanghai & Abu Dhabi), World Club Dome, Paris Fashion Week, and the NRJ Music Awards Official After Party.

He regularly shares the stage with global icons including David Guetta (as his warm-up DJ in front of 15,000+ people), Martin Garrix, DJ Snake, Kygo, The Chainsmokers, Major Lazer, Black Coffee, and many more—firmly establishing his musical universe on an international level.

Reservations: 158 0030 7744

Sat Dec 13, 10.30pm-Late; RMB168

La Barra, Lane 319 Jiaozhou Lu, Building 30, by Xinzha Lu, Jing’an District 胶州路319弄30号, 进新闸路

20% Off!

For a limited time, snag RMB100 La Barra vouchers for just RMB80!

Scan the QR code below to get yours now:

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Sunday

Christmas Jazz Brunch @ Abbey Road

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Brunch at Abbey Road is accompanied by some good ol’ jazz music—we’re talking trombone, trumpet, piano, bass, and vocals. And this edition has a Christmas twist!

Sun Dec 14, 12.30-2.30pm; Free Entry

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


Hi.Hot House! @ RIINK

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Send a message to RIINK on WeChat with the secret code ‘That’s How I Roll’ for a special RMB88 Skate & Shot Deal for That’s Shanghai readers ONLY!

READ MORE: Exclusive ¥88 RIINK Deal for That’s Shanghai Readers!

Sun Dec 14, 6.30pm-Late; Free Entry

RIINK, Shankang Li, Building 18, Room 102, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 静安区康定路358陕康里18号楼102


Festive Fury @ Chair Club

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Get into the Christmas spirit with Doppler Drive has they host ‘Festive Fury’ at Chair Club.

The night gets started with indie pop sensation Jen’s Curfew and new rock act Pineapple.

Sun Dec 14, 9.30pm; RMB50

Chair Club, Bldg 12, 34 Yuyao Lu, Jing’an District 余姚路3412号楼


Tuesday

Cotton’s Blues @ JZ Club

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The legendary Cotton Club Band play the blues at JZ Club.

Tue Dec 16, 9.30pm; Free Entry

JZ Club, Watertower Plaza, 8 Hengshan Lu, by Wulumuqi Nan Lu, Xuhui District 衡山路8号水塔广


Looking Ahead

FOTO LIVE @ Fotografiska Shanghai

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Every Wednesday, Fotografiska Shanghai hosts a FOTO LIVE event, showcasing avant-garde jazz musicians on the fourth-floor lounge stage.

Enjoy captivating performances and meticulously crafted cocktails, and spend quality time with friends in a modern art-enriched ambiance.

The ticket price includes a general admission pass to Fotografiska Shanghai, providing access to all current exhibitions in addition to an evening of live music.

Scan the QR code to get your tickets now:

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Every Wed, 8-10pm; 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近晋元路


Britney Spears: 2000s Diva Live! @ The Pearl

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Step back into the glitzy 2000s with Britney, Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, Pink, and more in this neon-fueled pop explosion celebrating the queens of the millennium.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Wed Dec 17, 9pm; RMB150

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


Stars & Stripes: Imagine Dragons Tribute Concert @ The Pearl

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The Red Stars deliver a powerhouse tribute to Imagine Dragons and the best of American pop-rock—featuring hits from Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Bon Jovi, Billie Eilish, and more.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Thu Dec 18, 9pm; RMB150

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


Season of Rock @ The Pearl

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This rock-powered Christmas party features The Red Stars and special guests for a festive night of live music.

The journey spans iconic eras from Etta James and Elvis to Queen, Coldplay, and holiday rock anthems. 

Expect dazzling performances, big vocals, and cheeky fun. It’s loud, festive, and ridiculous fun—the Christmas party not to miss.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Fri Dec 19, 9pm; RMB160

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


Holiday Disco @ The Pearl

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A festive disco wonderland, with The Red Stars keeping the dance floor burning, boogying through iconic hits from Bee Gees, ABBA, Michael Jackson, and more disco legends.

Throughout the night, special guests including Reina ‘Jingle’ Phoenix, The Pearl’s dancers, and The Date Me Boys will light up the stage with holiday energy.

Expect disco anthems, sparkling performances, and dance-floor joy. Dress to shine for the grooviest Christmas party of the season.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Sat Dec 20, 9pm; RMB160

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


Winter Fairytale Family Show @ The Pearl

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Step into an enchanted winter realm with Winter Fairytale at The Pearl.

ARTE Aerial Arts presents a magical family show weaving aerial arts, acrobatics, dance, and theater into a continuous sparkling story. Watch young performers transform into snowflakes, spirits, and winter creatures.

A special highlight is the arrival of Santa, who invites children to share short talents on stage, drawing inspiration from their creativity before presenting his gifts.

This 120-minute spectacle is created for all ages, offering beauty, warmth, laughter, and the pure joy of winter brought to life through stage art.

A story filled with light and imagination awaits.

Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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Sun Dec 21, doors 2pm, show 3pm; adults RMB120, kids RMB60, under 6 free

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


New Year’s Eve

MADE THE LIST ft. US TWO (UK) @ W Shanghai – The Bund

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Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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

Wed Dec 31, 9pm-2am; RMB398-468, includes welcome drink before 11pm

W Shanghai – The Bund, 66 Lvshun Lu, by Dongchangzhi Lu, Hongkou District 旅顺路66号, 近东长治路


ONE NIGHT IN NEW YORK ft. STADIUMX (HUN) @ The Shanghai EDITION

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Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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

Wed Dec 31, 9pm-2am; RMB638-1,038, includes all night unlimited free flow of champagne, spirits, wine, beer & soft drinks

The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Henan Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 南京东路199号, 近河南中路


The Grand Candlelight New Year’s Eve @ Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund

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Scan the QR to get your tickets now:

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

Wed Dec 31, 6pm-2am; RMB288-1,288

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路2, 近广东路


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