'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' hits the stage in Shanghai this December

May 11, 2026

The musical premiered in 2018 and made its Broadway debut the following year, earning 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

'Ancient Sound of Dunhuang' Shanghai premiere set for July

May 09, 2026

The Shanghai premiere will run as a residency at Theatre Young in Yangpu district from July 9 to 26, with 22 performances in total.

World-class orchestras headline Chenshan Grassland Radio Music Festival

May 07, 2026

One of China's longest-running and most popular outdoor classical music events, the Chenshan Grassland Radio Music Festival, will return on May 23 and 24.

2026 Modern Drama Valley brings global theater to Shanghai

April 30, 2026

Over 85 percent of the productions are making their China debut, with nearly half coming from international companies.

Tiago Rodrigues' play about humanitarian workers to take the stage in Shanghai

April 24, 2026

Created and directed by Tiago Rodrigues, a prominent figure in European theater, the play premiered at the Comedie de Geneve in 2022 and has since received widespread acclaim.

Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis' adapted for the stage in Shanghai

April 21, 2026

This production marks a milestone in the career of Eugenio Barba, a renowned master of European stagecraft and founder of the theater laboratory Odin Teatret.

West End vocal group The Barricade Boys to make China debut in Shanghai

April 10, 2026

The internationally acclaimed London West End vocal group The Barricade Boys will perform in China for the first time this June.

Award-winning Spanish puppet show to make Asian debut in Shanghai

April 08, 2026

The acclaimed Spanish puppet company Zero en Conducta is bringing its award-winning production "La Tormenta" to Theatre Young in Shanghai this May.

Gewandhaus Children's Choir to perform in Shanghai this April

March 31, 2026

The Gewandhaus Children's Choir will perform at the Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre this April.

Dance spectacle 'Querencia' to take center stage in Shanghai in May

March 23, 2026

The production brings together a rich spectrum of Spanish dance forms, including bolero dance, stylized dance, folk dance, and flamenco.