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Art exhibitions

A selection of Art Galleries in Shanghai and websites to get information about the events

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Music events

A selection of Music Venues in Shanghai and websites to get information about the events

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Theater events​

A selection of Theaters in Shanghai and websites to get information about the events

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A selection of Art Galleries in Shanghai

 

 

Rockbund Art Museum (RAM)

Housed in a stunning 1932 Art Deco building that once served as the Royal Asiatic Society, RAM is the crown jewel of the Bund’s art scene. It is famous for its highly curated, experimental projects that often engage directly with the building’s historic architecture.

  • Address: 20 Huqiu Road, Huangpu District
  • Focus: Experimental contemporary art, site-specific installations, and cross-cultural projects by global icons and emerging Asian artists.

 

Long Museum (West Bund)

Founded by billionaire collectors Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei, this is the most ambitious private museum in China. The architecture is a masterpiece of industrial design, featuring a “vault-umbrella” structure built around a 1950s coal-hopper unloading site.

  • Address: 3398 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui District.
  • Focus: A massive range from traditional Chinese art and “Red Classics” to global superstars like Louise Bourgeois, James Turrell, and Antony Gormley.

 

ShanghART Gallery

Established in 1996, ShanghART is the pioneer of contemporary art in China. It was the first gallery from the mainland to participate in Art Basel and remains the most influential platform for the country’s most famous living artists.

  • Address: West Bund: 2555 Longteng Avenue, Building 10 / M50: 50 Moganshan Road, Building 16.
  • Focus: The definitive roster of Chinese contemporary masters (e.g., Ding Yi, Yang Fudong) and vanguard multi-media works.

 

Power Station of Art (PSA)

As the first state-run museum dedicated to contemporary art in mainland China, PSA is located in a renovated power plant (complete with a 165-meter thermometer chimney). It is the permanent home of the prestigious Shanghai Biennale.

  • Address: 678 Miaojiang Road, Huangpu District.
  • Focus: Large-scale retrospectives, experimental design, architecture, and the Shanghai Biennale.

 

Perrotin Shanghai

The French powerhouse gallery occupies a massive space in the historic “Amber Building” near the Bund. It brings a high-fashion, high-energy atmosphere to the city, often serving as the bridge between the Parisian and Chinese art markets.

  • Address: 27 Huqiu Road, 3rd Floor, Huangpu District.
  • Focus: Pop-inflected international art and global icons such as Takashi Murakami, JR, and Daniel Arsham. 

 

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A selection of music venues in Shanghai


Shanghai Symphony Hall

Known affectionately as the “Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall,” this sleek, modern venue was designed by world-renowned acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota. It serves as the home of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO), the oldest orchestra in Asia.


  •  Address: 1380 Fuxing Zhong Road, Xuhui District
  • Focus: World-class orchestral performances, chamber music, and the prestigious Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition.


Shanghai Grand Theatre

Located at the northern edge of People’s Square, this “Crystal Palace” designed by Jean-Claude Charpentier is one of the world’s largest and best-equipped automatic stages. It is the premier venue for large-scale international touring productions.

  • Address: 300 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District
  • Focus: Grand operas, touring Broadway musicals, international ballet companies and large-scale symphonic concerts.


Shanghai Oriental Art Center (SHOAC)

Designed by French architect Paul Andreu, the building resembles a five-petaled butterfly orchid from above. Located in Pudong, it houses one of the largest pipe organs in China and is a centerpiece for the city’s modern cultural life.

  • Address: 425 Dingxiang Road, Pudong New Area
  • Focus: International symphony orchestras, piano recitals, and contemporary Chinese theater.


Cadillac Shanghai Concert Hall

Built in 1930 and originally known as the Nanking Theatre, this is Shanghai’s oldest professional concert hall. In 2003, the entire 6,000-ton building was famously moved 66 meters to make way for city development while preserving its European Baroque interior.

  • Address: 523 East Yan’an Road, Huangpu District
  • Focus: Classical chamber music, jazz, folk, and “crossover” performances in an intimate, historic setting.


JZ Club

While smaller than the grand halls, JZ Club is the beating heart of Shanghai’s legendary jazz scene. It provides a sophisticated, red-velvet atmosphere reminiscent of old Shanghai, hosting both local masters and international jazz icons.

  • Address: 158 Julu Road (Found 158), Huangpu District.
  • Focus: Authentic jazz, blues, and funk performances nightly. 


Where to find information about the upcoming music events



  • Damai (大麦): (the primary ticketing platform for all major concerts and theater in mainland China; best used via their mobile app): : damai.cn
    • Resident Advisor (the go-to guide for electronic music, underground club events, and experimental music performances in Shanghai): ra.co/guide/cn/shanghai

     

    A selection of Theaters in Shanghai

     

     

    Shanghai Grand Theatre 


    An iconic “crystal palace” landmark in the heart of the city, this is Shanghai’s premier venue for high-end international tours and grand-scale productions. It features three distinct theaters under one roof. 

    • Address: No. 300 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District (near People’s Square).
    • Focus: Grand opera, international ballet (e.g., Paris Opera Ballet), large-scale symphony concerts, and major Chinese dance dramas.

     

    Shanghai International Dance Center (SIDC)

    Opened in 2016, this is China’s first professional theater complex dedicated exclusively to the art of dance. It is the permanent home of the Shanghai Ballet and the Shanghai Dance Theatre. 

    • Address: No. 1650 Hongqiao Road, Changning District.
    • Focus: Classical ballet, contemporary dance, and cutting-edge experimental choreography. It often hosts the “Shanghai International Ballet Competition.”

     

    Shanghai Oriental Art Center (SHOAC)

    Located in Pudong and designed by French architect Paul Andreu, this building resembles a five-petaled butterfly orchid. It is a major hub for international cultural exchange. 

    • Address: No. 425 Dingxiang Road, Pudong New Area.
    • Focus: Contemporary dance, world-class orchestral performances, and cross-disciplinary art events.

     

    SAIC · Shanghai Culture Square

    Known for being one of the world’s largest underground theaters, this venue was specifically rebuilt to be the “center for musical theater” in China, though it frequently hosts modern dance. 

    • Address: No. 597 Middle Fuxing Road, Huangpu District.
    • Focus: Broadway and West End musicals, modern dance, and large-scale original Chinese musical productions.

     

    Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre (SDAC)

    The heart of Shanghai’s experimental and contemporary theater scene. It is the primary venue for the annual “ACT Shanghai International Contemporary Theatre Festival.” 

    • Address: No. 288 Anfu Road, Xuhui District.
    • Focus: Experimental theater, physical theater, modern dance, and avant-garde performance art.

     

    Where to find information about the upcoming theater performances

     
    • Damai (大麦): (the primary ticketing platform for all major concerts and theater in mainland China; best used via their mobile app): : damai.cn
    • 247Tickets (a specialized ticketing site for international residents and tourists): 247tickets.com
    • City News Service (the official Shanghai government portal for cultural event listings): citynewsservice.cn
     
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