The 5 best events this week
Dec 26-30: Russian State Ballet: Swan Lake
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Swan Lake is undoubtedly one of the most well-known classical ballets of all time. With Christmas just around the corner, Russian State Ballet will come back to Shanghai to present with this mesmerizing and captivating performance. If you haven't decided what to do with the festival week, this will make a great outing for the entire family.
Dec 26-27 & Dec 30, 7.15pm. RMB180-880. Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Dec 26: Le Choeur des Polysons China Tour
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For over two decades, Le Choeur des Polysons has performed in various European countries garnering high praise. The Shanghai leg of its China tour will feature classic songs as well as pop hits by the likes of ABBA.
Wed Dec 26, 7.30pm. RMB80-580. Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Concert Hall, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Dec 28-29: Russian State Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Few shows are more befitting than this for the Christmas season. The Nutcracker weaves together memorable scores composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and breathtaking story from the E.T.A. Hoffman's romantic fairy tale, and is suitable for the audiences young and old.
Dec 28-29, 7.15pm, RMB126-616. Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall, see event listing. Book tickets here.
All Month: Peppa Pig World of Play
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Peppa Pig World of Play is an indoor theme park built specially for preschoolers and their families. With 10 different play areas, children can immerse themselves in specific scenes and locations from the Peppa Pig TV series. This is an excellent choice for Peppa fans, young and old, to enjoy a special adventure with all the characters from the show.
10am-7pm (Mon-Fri), 10am-8pm (Sat-Sun) RMB158. Peppa Pig World of Play, see event listing. Book tickets here.
All Month: Spiral: Shanghai Acrobatic Show
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This popular acrobatic show, produced and performed by the talents behind the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe, is an unmissable event for families in Shanghai. The nuanced performance tells the tale of the city’s ever-changing landscape and is conveyed through thrilling moves like trapeze and tightrope walking — bound to wow the whole family.
7.30pm; RMB180-380. Shanghai Center Theater. See event listing. Book tickets here.
The 5 best upcoming events
Dec 31: Bar Rouge's Gold NYE Party
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Usher in 2019 in style at Bar Rouge's glitzy and glamorous New Year's Eve party. Bar Rouge is getting all dolled up in gold for what is going to be a truly opulent evening. Seriously, what better place to celebrate the new year than on the Bar Rouge terrace, overlooking the Shanghai skyline, with a glass of Moët & Chandon in hand. Don yourself in your fanciest attire. But make sure to add a touch of gold and glitter so you can sparkle among the most glamorous crowd in town. Get there before 10.30pm (to avoid pedestrian traffic regulation on the Bund).
Mon Dec 31, 8pm-late; RMB250-500 (presale tickets include one glass of Moët & Chandon). Bar Rouge, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Dec 31: Found 158 New Year's Eve Party
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We've got your New Year's celebration sorted with a huge party at everyone's favorite Found 158. Little Creatures, Hooked and El Santo have got together and come up with an offer to get your party started. You get four different drink vouchers and access to venue specials for RMB100 presale and RMB150 at the door. Sounds like a deal to us!
Mon Dec 31, 8pm; RMB100 (presale), RMB150 (door). Little Creatures, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Jan 26: Deutsche Philharmonie Bonn New Year's Concert
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As one of the most renowned orchestras in Germany, the Deutsche Philharmonie Bonn constantly brings exciting and energetic music performance to audiences around the globe. This time, they will visit Shanghai right before the Spring Festival and celebrate the Chinese New Year with a diverse repertoire, including J.Brahms's Hungarian Dance No. 5 and excerpts from Tschaikowsky's famous ballet, The Sleeping Beauty.
Sat Jan 26, 7.30pm, RMB180-380. Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Feb 7-10: French Musical: Mozart, L'Opera Rock
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The French hit musical has returned to Shanghai. Combing original pop-rock songs and Mozart’s famous compositions, this energetic musical tells the life story of acclaimed composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. With dramatic Baroque costume design and an engaging storyline, the musical has toured the world with success.
Feb 7-10, 2pm or 7.30pm, RMB80-1,080. Shanghai Culture Square, see event listing. Book tickets here.
March 15: Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time Tour
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Comedy fans have a reason to be excited because Jim Gaffigan is headed to Shanghai. Gaffigan is a Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer and multi-platinum-selling father of five. Gaffigan is known around the world for his unique brand of humor which largely revolves around fatherhood and his observations on life and food. Basically, Jim Gaffigan is hilarious and this show is bound to be a good one.
Fri March 15, 8pm; RMB280-680. Shanghai Centre, see event listing. Book tickets here.
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