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  • 1. Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center

    French Concession | Theater

    The city's premier theater venue and troupe, the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center presents an award-winning lineup of its own original pieces,...

    The city's premier theater venue and troupe, the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center presents an award-winning lineup of its own original pieces, plus those of other cutting-edge groups around China. It also stages Chinese-language adaptations, sometimes very inventive, of Western works, such as a festival of Samuel Beckett works reinterpreted through Chinese opera.

    288 Anfu Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, 200031, China
    021-6473–4567
  • 2. Lyceum Theatre

    French Concession | Theater

    Although the renovation of Shanghai's oldest theater sadly replaced the richly stained wood with glaring marble and glass, the design of the...

    Although the renovation of Shanghai's oldest theater sadly replaced the richly stained wood with glaring marble and glass, the design of the space makes for an intimate theater experience. The Lyceum regularly hosts drama and music from around China as well as smaller local plays and Chinese opera performances. On the third floor is cocktail bar and stage Candor which puts on burlesque-style shows in plush, red velvet surrounds.

    57 Maoming Nan Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, 200020, China
    021-6217–8539
  • 3. Shanghai Acrobatics Troupe

    Jing'an | Dance

    This troupe performs remarkable gravity-defying stunts at the Shanghai Centre Theater, inside the Portman Ritz-Carlton. ...

    This troupe performs remarkable gravity-defying stunts at the Shanghai Centre Theater, inside the Portman Ritz-Carlton.

    Shanghai Centre Theater, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, 200040, China
    021-6279–8945-Shanghai Centre

    Arts/Entertainment Details

    Rate Includes: Y150–Y280, From Y180, Performances are not daily, but schedule can be found here: www.shanghaicentre.com/cn/theatre/theatre_schedule.php
  • 4. Shanghai Concert Hall

    City Center | Dance

    More than a decade ago, city officials spent $6 million to move this venerable concert hall two blocks to avoid the rumble from the nearby highway...

    More than a decade ago, city officials spent $6 million to move this venerable concert hall two blocks to avoid the rumble from the nearby highway. Only then did they discover that it now sat over an even more rumbling subway line. Oops. It’s known for hosting top-level classical musicians from around China and the world.

    523 Yan'an Dong Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, 200021, China
    021-6386–9153
  • 5. Shanghai Disneyland

    Pudong | Amusement Parks

    The first Disney resort in Mainland China opened in 2016. It's high on the must-see list for most domestic and international visitors, so expect...

    The first Disney resort in Mainland China opened in 2016. It's high on the must-see list for most domestic and international visitors, so expect it to be busy, particularly on weekends and during holidays. The park is well laid out, with an Adventure Isle, Fantasyland, Gardens of Imagination, Toy Story Land, Tomorrowland, and Treasure Cove. Smaller children will love the whole experience; teenagers and parents will find the Tron ride particularly entertaining.

    310 Shendi Xi Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, China
    021-2099–8002

    Arts/Entertainment Details

    Rate Includes: From Y399
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  • 6. Shanghai Oriental Art Center

    Pudong | Dance

    This cultural powerhouse presents traditional Chinese works as well as a superb selection of Western shows. The Royal New Zealand Ballet, Munich...

    This cultural powerhouse presents traditional Chinese works as well as a superb selection of Western shows. The Royal New Zealand Ballet, Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, and Netherlands Symphony Orchestra are just three among a slew of groups that have performed here.

    425 Dingxiang Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, 200135, China
    021-4006–466–406
  • 7. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall

    French Concession | Music

    Home to the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, this magnificent concert hall holds regular classical music performances between its two performance...

    Home to the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, this magnificent concert hall holds regular classical music performances between its two performance spaces: The 1,200-seat concert hall and the smaller 400-seat chamber music hall. Set in the heart of the Former French Concession, it’s open daily and also houses a delightful café.

    1380 Fuxing Zhong Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, 200031, China
    400-821–0522
  • 8. ShanghART

    Art Galleries–Arts

    A long-established contemporary art gallery, ShanghART is an M50 mainstay—also with a newer outpost in the burgeoning West Bund Art District...

    A long-established contemporary art gallery, ShanghART is an M50 mainstay—also with a newer outpost in the burgeoning West Bund Art District. The art space is dedicated to pushing forward China’s contemporary art scene with exhibitions featuring a range of mediums, including multimedia, sculpture, and photography.

    M50, 50 Moganshan Lu, Bldg. 16, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, China
    021-6359–3923

    Arts/Entertainment Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 9. Yifu Theatre

    City Center | Opera

    Not only Beijing Opera but also China's other regional operas, such as Huju, Kunqu, and Yueju, are performed regularly at this theater in the...

    Not only Beijing Opera but also China's other regional operas, such as Huju, Kunqu, and Yueju, are performed regularly at this theater in the heart of the city center. Considered the marquee theater for opera in Shanghai, it's just a block off People's Square.

    701 Fuzhou Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, 200002, China
    021-6351–4668
  • 10. ERA–Intersection of Time

    Zhabei | Dance
    Under Renovation

    This troupe performs more than 15 acts per show of remarkable gravity-defying stunts. Performances are held at Shanghai Circus World, a glittering...

    This troupe performs more than 15 acts per show of remarkable gravity-defying stunts. Performances are held at Shanghai Circus World, a glittering, gold, 1,600-seat dome, north of the city center, in Zhabei. It's a fantastical experience, but note that the more expensive tickets are not worth the price in terms of view or comfort. The performance space is just a few minutes' walk from the metro stop of the same name. It's easiest to eat dinner downtown before going to Shanghai Circus World.

    Shanghai Circus World, 2266 Gonghexin Lu, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, 200072, China
    021-6552–5468

    Arts/Entertainment Details

    Rate Includes: Y120–Y600

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