Meet Labubu, Pingu, Butterbear, and more in Shanghai

This autumn, Shanghai features a new lineup of character-themed pop-ups and exhibitions, offering interactive activities, limited-edition merchandise, immersive spaces, and more.

Animation carnival and museum pop-ups fuel Shanghai consumption season

The Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season moved into high gear, with an anime-goods carnival in Lujiazui and museum-themed retail spaces drawing visitors.

Pudong rolls out pop-ups, family fun for Shanghai Summer

Pudong is marking the 2026 Shanghai Summer with pop-ups, family-friendly attractions, dining events, nighttime activities, and shopping promotions across its major commercial destinations.

Butterbear's first Shanghai exhibition draws crowds

Butterbear, a Thai dessert brand mascot, opened its first Shanghai exhibition at the Bund Finance Center on July 3, launching a broader summer festival that connects the modern Bund waterfront with the historic Yuyuan Garden area.

Bikini Bottom residents arrive at Pudong Kerry Parkside

Rather than focusing on SpongeBob and Patrick, the exhibition shines a spotlight on the quirky fish that populate the background of SpongeBob SquarePants, characters that often steal the show.