New Pop-ups, Exhibitions, Riverside Nights: Here's Xuhui Riverside's Summer Lineup
As evening falls, the Xuhui waterfront emerges as one of Shanghai's premier sunset destinations. The area now offers pop-up events, evening museum sessions, and open-air riverside films, giving visitors a fresh perspective on the Huangpu River waterfront.
Exclusive summer pop-ups
Spider-Man Pop-up
Marvel fans can step into the world of Spider-Man at a themed pop-up featuring immersive installations, interactive experiences and exclusive merchandise.
If you go
Date: Through August 16
Venue: Silo, Xuhui Riverside Dream Center (西岸梦中心·筒仓)
Address: 80 meters southeast of the intersection of Longteng Avenue and Longtai Road | 龙腾大道与龙台路交叉口东南80米
Mickey "Wonderful Journey" Pop-up
Disney's beloved Mickey Mouse also takes over the Dock area with the "Wonderful Journey" pop-up, complete with photo spots, character installations and official limited-edition merchandise.
If you go
Date: Through August 2
Venue: Dock, Xuhui Riverside Dream Center (西岸梦中心船坞)
Address: 180 meters east of the intersection of Longteng Avenue and Longtai Road | 龙腾大道与龙爱路交叉口东180米
Jo Malone London Summer Garden Pop-up
Luxury fragrance brand Jo Malone London has transformed the North Riverside Plaza into a charming English countryside garden with flowers, vines and seasonal fruit displays, creating a relaxing stop along the Huangpu River.
If you go
Date: Through August 31
Venue: North Riverside Plaza (滨江广场北)
Address: 2266 Longteng Avenue | 龙腾大道2266号
Two immersive exhibitions continue through summer
Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs (《史前星球:恐龙篇》) adapts the acclaimed Apple TV+ and BBC Studios documentary into an immersive exhibition. Through large-scale projections and multimedia installations, visitors journey through oceans, skies, volcanoes and deserts while exploring Earth's prehistoric ecosystems.
If you go
Date: Through January 17, 2027
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm (last entry 5:45pm); closed Mondays
Venue: B1 Smart Gallery, West Bund Museum (西岸美术馆B1智造展厅)
Fans of Chinese animation can also visit the Non-Human (《非人哉》) Immersive Digital Art Exhibition, which recreates the fantasy world of the popular Chinese comic through panoramic digital projections, surround sound and interactive installations. Exclusive merchandise and complimentary print activities are also available.
If you go
Date: Through July 26
Venue: Tank No. 1, Tank Shanghai (油罐艺术公园1号罐)
Address: 2398 Longteng Avenue | 龙腾大道2389号
Summer nights by the Huangpu River
Beginning on July 21, West Bund Museum (西岸美术馆) extends its opening hours until 8pm, allowing visitors to enjoy exhibitions after sunset. Discounted evening tickets will also be available after 6pm, with admissions to selected exhibitions starting from 30 yuan (US$4.43).
The museum's popular "Whispers of Peculiar Art" (怪画夜谈) program will return with storytelling and interactive activities.
Movie lovers can also catch the Movie Land 2026 GATE M Film Festival, featuring nearly 30 open-air screenings and four movie concerts across two waterfront venues.
If you go
Date: July 25, July 31
Venues: West Bund Museum (西岸美术馆)
Address: 2600 Longteng Avenue | 龙腾大道2600号
