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8 live music venues we love in Shanghai
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8 live music venues we love in Shanghai

From smooth jazz to head-banging heavy metal, a rich assortment of music genres have found a home in Shanghai [Updated: Thursday, January 4, 2024]

5 questions with Shanghai Symphony Orchestra's Rush Hour Concerts

5 questions with Shanghai Symphony Orchestra's Rush Hour Concerts

Lu Jing, Brand Director of Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, is here to tell us all we need to know about Rush Hour Concerts.

Turntables and tasty tracks: Interviews with 4 DJs in Shanghai

Turntables and tasty tracks: Interviews with 4 DJs in Shanghai

We’ve sat down with four of Shanghai’s hottest DJs to get the scoop on their accomplishments, main spots and favorite moments.

5 questions with Rachel McInerney aka Gargoyle Girlfriend
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5 questions with Rachel McInerney aka Gargoyle Girlfriend

The DJ, also founder of Kaos: Art in the Underground and lead singer of Snuff Disco, talks inspirations and aspirations

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Bandai Namco Shanghai Base
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Bandai Namco Shanghai Base

Large multi-functional music and arts centre near Suzhou Creek

Harley's Underground
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Harley's Underground

Underground dive club with a focus on locally-based bands

Heyday
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Heyday

Smart vintage live jazz bar with impressive cocktails

  • 4 out of 5 stars
JZ Club
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JZ Club

Shanghai’s premier jazz bar at Found 158 on Julu Lu

MAO Livehouse
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MAO Livehouse

Mid-sized gig venue near Xintiandi hosts local and international bands

Mercedes-Benz Arena
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Mercedes-Benz Arena

Large live music venue and multipurpose complex in the Expo site

Modern Sky Lab
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Modern Sky Lab

Gig venue, cafe and merchandise space from the Beijing-based label/promoter

Yuyintang
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Yuyintang

Legendary Shanghai gig venue

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Meet the homegrown record label pushing Shanghai's vinyl revival
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Meet the homegrown record label pushing Shanghai's vinyl revival

Eating Music and Beatween bring post-disco and hip hop producer Mndsgn to Arkham this week

Music festivals in and around Shanghai
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Music festivals in and around Shanghai

Your complete guide to music festivals in the Shanghai area

Re-TROS: 'We don’t always want to be on the same road'
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Re-TROS: 'We don’t always want to be on the same road'

Acclaimed post-punks on their first album in 8 years

From Shanghai with love: The story behind a China-produced Cuban punk compilation
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From Shanghai with love: The story behind a China-produced Cuban punk compilation

A local musician's efforts to support punk in Cuba

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