The 2025 Shanghai Lavender Festival will run from May 17 to June 2.
The 2025 Shanghai Lavender Festival returns to Lavender Park in full bloom from May 17 to June 2, with nearly 70,000 Provence lavender plants spread across 31,000 square meters of stunning purple fields.
This year's theme, "Purple World, Blooming Future," blends nature, culture and lifestyle into one immersive celebration.
Expect exclusive "Lavender+" experiences combining flower viewing with camping, wellness, shopping and art.
Shanghai Lavender Park is situated in the Pudong New Area.
Nearly 70,000 Provence lavender plants are spread across 31,000 square meters of stunning purple fields.
The festival teams up with major attractions like Bicester Village and Shanghai Wild Animal Park to create a tourism network with special offers and cross-platform ticketing.
Families can enjoy playful installations, live performances and kid-friendly zones filled with animals, crafts and games.
A new camping area lets visitors sleep under the stars beside the blooms, while food lovers can explore an upgraded open-air market offering international bites – from Angus beef and Häagen-Dazs to coconut sweets and local street food.
Art lovers will also find curated exhibitions by local media art schools.
Families can enjoy playful installations, live performances and kid-friendly zones filled with animals, crafts and games.
Creative markets and pop-up shops showcase lavender-inspired beauty, handmade goods and collabs with top fragrance brands.
Art lovers will also find curated exhibitions by local media art schools turning the park into a living lavender gallery.
It's a sea of purple!
A limited-access trial period will run from May 10 to 16. Admission is 30 yuan (US$4.17) during the festival and 20 yuan for the May 10-16 trial period, with free entry for seniors, children under 1.3 meters, people with disabilities and military personnel with ID.
Date: May 17-June 2 (Trial Period: May 10-16), 9am-5pm
Venue: Lavender Park (South Garden) 上海薰衣草公园-南园
Address: No.187, Lane 399, Shendi Road E. 申迪东路399弄187号
Admission: 30 yuan (festival period)/20 yuan (trial period)