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  • Russian rock opera 'The Last Trial' set to make Shanghai debut

    Russian rock opera 'The Last Trial' set to make Shanghai debut

    November 06, 2026

    Tickets are now on sale for the Russian rock opera The Last Trial, which will make its Chinese mainland tour debut at Shanghai Culture Square on Jan 16 and 17, 2027.

  • Art Ripples 2026 launches nearly 20 performances along Suzhou Creek

    Art Ripples 2026 launches nearly 20 performances along Suzhou Creek

    November 05, 2026

    The Art Ripples 2026 performance season kicked off along the Jing'an section of Suzhou Creek in Shanghai on Oct 30, 2026, offering residents and visitors around 20 performances and interactive art experiences.

  • Phantom returns to Shanghai in a spectacular 40th anniversary run

    Phantom returns to Shanghai in a spectacular 40th anniversary run

    October 19, 2026

    Celebrating its 40th anniversary, The Phantom of the Opera has returned to Shanghai for a run of 104 performances at the Shanghai Grand Theatre through Dec 27.

  • Polish experimental theater production comes to Shanghai in November

    Polish experimental theater production comes to Shanghai in November

    October 15, 2026

    Authentic, a production by Poland's JK Opole Theatre, will be staged at Theatre Young from Nov 5 to 7 as part of the 2026 Autumn IS International Theatre Festival.

  • International performances come to public spaces across Shanghai

    International performances come to public spaces across Shanghai

    October 15, 2026

    The Art Space program of the 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival opened on Oct 11, bringing more than 100 performances by artists from nearly 30 countries and regions to public spaces across Shanghai.

  • French puppet show explores a world of industrial ruins

    French puppet show explores a world of industrial ruins

    October 10, 2026

    Explore a miniature world of puppets, machines, and forgotten stories.

  • Vienna Royal Symphony Orchestra brings New Year concert to Shanghai

    Vienna Royal Symphony Orchestra brings New Year concert to Shanghai

    October 08, 2026

    The Vienna Royal Symphony Orchestra will perform at the North Bund AIA Grand Theater in Shanghai on Jan 20, 2027.

  • 'Chicago' 30th anniversary edition returns to Shanghai

    'Chicago' 30th anniversary edition returns to Shanghai

    September 22, 2026

    The original Broadway musical will return to Shanghai with its 30th anniversary edition, running at Shanghai Majestic Theatre from Nov 5 to 8.

  • Theatre Young unveils 2026 autumn-winter performance season

    Theatre Young unveils 2026 autumn-winter performance season

    September 15, 2026

    The season runs through February and features more than 30 productions with over 100 performances.

  • 'Buena Vista Social Club' classics set to fill Shanghai with Cuban rhythms

    'Buena Vista Social Club' classics set to fill Shanghai with Cuban rhythms

    September 10, 2026

    The performance will be presented by Cumanay, a Cuban national ensemble with deep ties to the album's legacy.