Events

HOCH National Burger Festival · Shanghai Stop

Shanghai has a new winter obsession, and it's stacked, sizzling and selling out fast.

@Ke Jiayun

Masterpieces of Export Art from Qing Dynasty

The exhibition showcases 119 sets of artworks from the Guangdong Museum's collection that date back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

@Hu Min

An Immersive Southeast Asian Bazaar at PAC

Shanghai is getting a tropical twist this winter as a warm breeze drifts in from Southeast Asia.

@Ke Jiayun

Kunqu Classic Set for Four-Day Shanghai Run

"The Palace of Eternal Youth," which runs for 10 hours, will be performed at the Shanghai Majestic Theater from December 11 to 14.

@Xu Wei

Suzhou Ballet Revives the Legend of Ancient Chinese Lovers

The Suzhou Ballet Theater is bringing the "Love Bridge" to Shanghai on December 11-12 at the Shanghai International Dance Center, nearly two decades after its premiere.

@Cao Qian

Design Shanghai to Return to Exhibition Center in March

Design Shanghai 2026 is set to make a comeback at the Shanghai Exhibition Center in March, promising enhanced quality, diverse experiences and a greater international appeal.

@Li Qian

A Giant, Glowing Red Apple to Ring in the Festive Spirit

A slice of Nordic Christmas magic has officially landed in Shanghai, and it comes in the shape of a giant, glowing red apple.

@Ke Jiayun

GATE M Dream Center Waterfront Carnival Is Open

The glow of winter has fully settled on the West Bund, and GATE M Dream Center is rolling out the next chapter of its seasonal "Waterfront Carnival."

@Ke Jiayun

'Space: Internal Illuminations' Lights Up the Celestial Frontier

The exhibition, "Space: Internal Illuminations," captures the grandeur of the cosmos through the diverse interpretive visions of artists.

@Cao Qian

Exhibition Celebrates 120th Anniversary of Chinese Cinema

A total of 761 exhibits are showcased across varied sections, presenting the evolution of the city's film industry and its iconic works in different periods of time.

@Xu Wei

Artist Explores Gravity as a Metaphor for Existence and Creation

Guan Yinfu's exhibition titled "2718 kg" explores gravity not only as a physical measure but also as a metaphor for the essence of existence and creation.

@Cao Qian

The Pan Family's Literary Legacy Unveiled in Shanghai

A new window into Jiangnan's literary soul has opened at Shanghai Library East Branch.

@Ke Jiayun

A Century of Creativity on Display at Long Museum

The Long Museum West Bund is hosting "10-60," an art exhibition drawn from the collection of the museum's husband-and-wife co-founders, Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei.

@Cao Qian

Yuyuan Garden Malls Hosts Intangible Cultural Heritage Event for Global Visitors

A monthlong intangible cultural heritage season was launched at the Yuyuan Garden Malls, inviting global visitors to experience China's heritage in a modern and interactive way.

@Yang Jian

3 Must-See Art Exhibitions Around the Bund

This November, do not overlook the three exhibitions in and around the Bund during the busy art season.

@Wang Jie

'Black Eagle, White Eagle: A Passage Carved from Light'

Yang Bodu's solo exhibition, under way at the Long Museum West Bund, includes nearly 30 paintings and installations.

'The Gift' Is a Thought-Provoking Look at Cultural Exchange.

Artist Chen Hangfeng's solo exhibition, "The Gift," is a funny and thought-provoking look at how cultures can interact.

@Yang Di

Hass Zhang's Luminous Journey Through Global Chinatown

The exhibition "Otherland," created by artist Hass Zhang, explores themes of cultural displacement and belonging through photography.

@Yang Di

A Thousand Years of Rome Unfold in Shanghai

The exhibition "Roma – From Olympus to Capitoline" has opened at the Shanghai World Expo Museum, marking yet another major cultural event in the city this winter.

@Hu Min

Shanghai Biennale Explores 'Does the Flower Hear the Bee?'

The 15th Shanghai Biennale investigates the relationship between non-human intelligence and humans through the medium of art.

@Zhu Yile