Go Out! Suhewan! A month of flavors, beats, and culture
Starting Sept 5, the Go Out! Suhewan festival will transform Suhewan MixC World into a month-long playground of flavors, rhythms, and creativity.
Suhewan MixC World is an open-air lifestyle hub that blends shopping, dining, and culture, and is also home to heritage landmarks such as Tianhou Palace and Shenyuli.
Running through Oct 8, the festival delivers an upgraded immersive experience spanning food, music, culture, and art. A 285-meter footbridge connecting the east and west zones serves as the main stage, featuring performances and interactive attractions.
Highlights
Mass Yoga at Tianhou Palace (Sept 5)
In collaboration with leading yoga lifestyle brand BYMB, or Build Your Mind and Body, Suhewan will kick off with a 100-person yoga session at the century-old Tianhou Palace, blending heritage with wellness.
Juicy Burger Fest (Sept 6-7)
More than 40 burger brands from China and abroad will come together to serve over 100 flavor-packed creations. Visitors can enjoy live DJs, funk, hip-hop, indie pop, and get moving in the Zumba-powered Fun Z Zone.. Part burger heaven, part outdoor muic party, the festival is a feast for both your taste buds and your ears.
Ed Sheeran Exclusive Pop-up (Sept 9-11)
Global superstar Ed Sheeran will host the only Chinese mainland pop-up for his upcoming album Play at Suhewan MixC World. Fans can attend an exclusive pre-release listening session on Sept 11, ahead of the official launch on Sept 12, and purchase limited-edition merchandise available only at the venue.
Shining Shanghai Festival (Sept 28 to Oct 8)
This international light festival returns to Shenyuli, turning the city's iconic Shikumen architecture into a dazzling canvas of light art.
"Art for All" Peanuts 75th Anniversary Pop-up (Sept 30 to Oct 26)
Thirteen renowned artists from around the world will reinterpret Snoopy, the beloved character from Charles Schulz's Peanuts comic strip, through their unique artistic perspectives. More than 100 limited-edition items will debut, including the world's first "Art for All" Snoopy blind box and exclusive cultural creations.
88rising City Music Festival (Sept 30 to Oct 5)
Global cross-cultural media brand 88rising brings its second Shanghai music festival to Suhewan, with six days of live performances, "Head in the Clouds" art installations, and a special visual exhibition, igniting the holiday season with rhythm and passion.
Bread Festival by SIGNATURE! (Oct 1-3)
Returning with an expanded lineup, this year's festival will showcase more than 60 bread brands and over 10 craft breweries, with 70 percent of participants coming from outside Shanghai. From artisanal sourdough to inventive beer pairings, the event celebrates fermentation in all its flavorful forms.
Sources: Official WeChat account of Shanghai Jing'an Media Center at "jaxwzx", Shanghai Suhewan MixC World, BYMB, Juicy Burger Fest