Two international book fairs, a major food trade show, and performances by renowned dance companies are on Shanghai's calendar this week. The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) concludes on Nov 10, while renovation work on a section of the Inner Ring Elevated Road begins Nov 11. Here's what to know this week.

Weather outlook

Shanghai will experience frequent spells of cold weather and fluctuating temperatures this week. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 10 C in urban areas on the morning of Nov 10. Suburban areas could see single-digit temperatures.

The weather will be mostly cloudy midweek, with temperatures gradually rising. Highs are expected to climb back above 20 C from Thursday.

Another round of rain is forecast for the weekend, with a slight drop in temperatures.

Ninth CIIE concludes Nov 10

The 9th CIIE concludes on Nov 10 after six days at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). This year's expo has featured more than 480 exhibits making their global, Asian, or China debuts, a record high for the event.

Inner Ring Elevated Road renovation begins Nov 11

Renovation work on the Inner Ring Elevated Road between Wuzhong Road and Jinshajiang Road will begin on Nov 11.

The overnight closure schedule is as follows:

• Nov 11 and 12: Both directions between Wuzhong Road and Jinshajiang Road, including the related entrance and exit ramps and connecting ramps at the West Yan'an Road Interchange, will be closed from midnight to 6 am.
• Nov 13 to early or mid-December 2026: The outer loop between Jinshajiang Road and the West Yan'an Road Interchange, including the related entrance and exit ramps, will be closed daily from midnight to 6 am.
• Early or mid-December 2026 to Jan 31, 2027, and March to April 2027: The outer loop between Jinshajiang Road and Wuzhong Road, including the related ramps and connecting ramps at the West Yan'an Road Interchange, will be closed daily from midnight to 6 am.

Work on the inner loop is scheduled to begin in April 2027, with details to be announced in advance.

During the closures, traffic on West Zhongshan Road under the elevated road may be heavier than usual. Drivers can use alternative routes, including Kaixuan Road, Gubei Road, and Daduhe Road.

Shanghai International Art Book Fair opens Nov 12

The fourth Shanghai International Art Book Fair (SABF) will take place from Nov 12 to 15 at the Bund City Hall Plaza in Huangpu district.

The fair will bring together 43 exhibitors and nearly 140 brands from 21 cities across eight countries. More than 20 overseas art publishers will present over 1,000 original-language art books and publications.

FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show opens Nov 10

The 29th FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show will run from Nov 10 to 12 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

The event brings together food and beverage companies, importers, distributors, retailers, and other industry professionals. Last year's show drew more than 170,000 trade visitors from China and abroad.

The exhibition is open to industry professionals only.

Shanghai International Children's Book Fair opens Nov 13

The 2026 Shanghai International Children's Book Fair will take place from Nov 13 to 15 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre.

More than 500 children's reading and content brands from 35 countries and regions will participate, with over 60,000 Chinese and international book titles on display.

The fair will also feature more than 200 activities, including author and illustrator meet-and-greets, new book presentations, and events focusing on comics, picture books, and illustration.

International windsurfing competition continues

The 2026 PWA Shanghai Freestyle Foil Invitational and the eighth Shanghai Windsurfing Masters are taking place from Nov 7 to 11 at Yuandang Lake in Qingpu district.

Elite windsurfers from around the world are competing on hydrofoil boards, which rise above the water's surface as they gather speed.

Performances not to miss this week

Thikra: Night of Remembering

When: Nov 13–15

Where: Shanghai International Dance Center

Akram Khan Company's Thikra: Night of Remembering blends Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, with contemporary dance. Performed by an all-female ensemble, the work explores memory and cultural heritage through movement and music.

Swan Lake

When: Nov 12–15

Where: Shanghai Grand Opera House

American Ballet Theatre will present Swan Lake, set to Tchaikovsky's music.

The production features the company's principal dancers in the classic story of love, deception, and sacrifice, with elaborate sets and the famous Black Swan pas de deux.

Sources: General Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government; Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism