Longhua Hui summer night fair

• When: Through Aug 31, Friday to Sunday evenings
• Where: Longhua Hui, No 2778 Longhua Road, Xuhui district

Set along the Longhua waterfront, the fair blends riverside scenery with food, crafts, and cultural activities.

Visitors can unwind during the day at cafes overlooking the historic Longhua Pagoda. As evening approaches, the atmosphere shifts, with craft beer, cocktails, and other beverages served along the riverside.

The fair also hosts a night market dedicated to intangible cultural heritage, featuring straw weaving, velvet flowers, embroidered sachets, sugar painting, local snacks, and other handcrafted items. Many stalls are operated by artisans inheriting traditional crafts, providing visitors with opportunities to learn directly from the creators.

Source: Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism