Best Events This Week
Mar 14-17: Ideal Home Show
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Promising to offer a first-rate and inspiring lifestyle showcase, the four-day Ideal Home Show will gather up to 500 premium-lifestyle brands and nearly 20,000 fun, stylish and high-end products, presented alongside a wide variety of on-site activities all designed to deliver a quality, personalized visitor experience.
Mar 14-17, 10am-6pm. RMB60-300. Shanghai Exhibition Centre, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Mar 16-17: Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig's Celebration
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Everyone's favorite pig is returning to Shanghai to entertain fans with magic, balloons and all her usual mischief. This English production has Peppa Pig fill the stage in a new live musical show that's more fun than a muddy puddle! Mummy Pig has prepared a special treat, which includes new songs, games and surprises, and all of Peppa's friends are invited to join in the celebration and create treasured memories. This 90-minute show is recommended for children from 3 years.
Sat Mar 16, 10.30am or 3.30pm or 7pm. Sun Mar 17, 10.30am or 3.30pm. RMB180-480. Daguan Theater - Himalayas Center, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Mar 16-17: Commune Market
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Commune Market is back this March. Over the weekend of March 16-17, join vendors at Yong Ping Lane. Expect cool new things from local designers, cool tunes, cocktails & beers on tap, delicious gourmet food, best baked sweets and so much more. On top of that, the event is totally kids friendly.
Mar 16-17, 11am-7pm. Free entry. Yong Ping Lane, see event listing.
Mar 17: The Nutcracker
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The Nutcracker will be brought to life at the Shanghai Centre Theatre this March. Follow Clara on her adventure to save the Nutcracker's life and break the magical spell that turned him from a boy to a toy. The production is perfect for the whole family. Secure your tickets and get ready for the show with mesmerizing plot and exquisite dance.
Sun Mar 17, 10.30am and 2pm. RMB80-240. Shanghai Centre Theatre, see event listing. Purchase 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 charters from the show.
10am-7pm (Mon-Fri), 10am-8pm (Sat-Sun). One adult plus one child: RMB158 Mon-Fri, RMB210 Sat-Sun; Additional adult: RMB50 Mon-Fi, RMB70 Sat-Sun; Additional child: RMB100 Mon-Fri, RMB140 Sat-Sun. Peppa Pig World of Play, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Best Upcoming Events
Mar 21: Aussie Quiz at Little Creatures
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Calling all fact-lovers from the Land Down Under. Thursday, March 21 will see an Australian-themed quiz covering music, film, geography, history and all things Aussie at Little Creatures. There are limited seats available though, so reserve your table now by emailing camelquiz@gmail.com.
Thu Mar 21, 7.30pm. Free Entry. Little Creatures, see event listing.
Mar 22: Tom Odell's Jubilee Road Tour
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British singer and songwriter Tom Odell will perform in Shanghai as part of his Jubilee Road Tour. Tom is kind of a big deal. He has amassed an impressive 1.8 million album sales and 10 million single sales worldwide over the years. Last year, he released his third album, Jubilee Road – a career-defining record, which is packed with grandstanding melodies and scintillating performances.
Fri March 22, 8pm. RMB480. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing. Book tickets here.
Mar 29-30: Samajam: Kids Show
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China's most popular musical kids show has headed back to Shanghai. Providing children with all sorts of instruments, the show makes kids the stars of the performance themselves by letting them make some amazing music together. Book now and take your children to this creative event and unlock their inner musical potential.
Fri Mar 29, 7.30pm. Sat Mar 30, 10.30am & 3.30pm. RMB180-480. ET Space, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Apr 19: Tom Green: Stand Up Comedy Live
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Acclaimed comedian Tom Green comes to Shanghai with his debut Asia tour in April 2019, dishing out his incomparable brand of original comedy for the audiences in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Bangkok, Phuket, Tokyo and Shanghai.
Fri April 19, 9pm. RMB350-550. Cages Bar and Sports, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Apr 26-27: Der Elefantenpups
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Looking for a family-friendly activity to do this spring? Look no further than Der Elefantenpups. The story is about animals in the zoo that choose different musical instruments according to their physical features and ultimately become a symphony orchestra.
Fri Apr 26, 7.30pm. Sat Apr 27, 10.30am. RMB180-380. Shanghai City Theatre, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
May 15: Jason Mraz
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Multiple Grammy Award winning artist Jason Mraz is bringing his Good Vibes Tour to Shanghai. Coming onto the scene in the early-2000s, the California-native quickly became known for his soulful folk-pop such as 'I'm Yours' and 'I Won't Give Up.' Over the years, he has won various awards and honors. Don't miss your chance at his exclusive one-night only concert.
May 15, 8pm. RMB480-1,580. Mercedes-Benz Arena, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
May 24: Der Elefantenpups - Ein Tierischer Geheimplan
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If you're looking for a fun, interactive and kid-friendly event, you're in luck! The music-filled Der Elefantenpups - Ein Tierischer Geheimplan will be held at ET Space on May 24-25. This time around, a new animal joins the zoo: a young female panda named Mei Yue. Being in a new place means she's suffering from homesickness and would do anything to be able to return home to China. The zoo animals work together and hatch a secret plan to cheer up Mei Yue. They make music for her with their instruments. In the end, the panda cub is able to happily settle into her new home with her new friends. Throughout the journey, kids can learn about various musical instruments and their unique timbres through a fun and sweet story. Your little ones are sure to love it!
May 24, 7.30pm / May 25, 10.30am & 3.30pm; RMB120-380. ET Space, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
May 26: Emma the Snail
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If you're looking for something fun to do with your little ones, this might just be the perfect event. It's a touching, bilingual German-English tale of a snail named Emma who wants nothing more than to find a new home. Unhappy with her current broken home, she starts a long and adventurous journey for a perfect replacement. She is finally able to find the perfect home in the most unlikely place. It's fun for the whole family.
Sun May 26, 10.30am 3.30pm. RMB180-480. ET Space, see event listing. Purchase tickets here.
Jun 9-16: Cats the Musical
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CATS is one of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history. Since its premiere, it has been presented in over 30 countries, translated into 15 languages and seen by over 73 million people worldwide. And in June it's headed right here to Shanghai.
Jun 9-16, 2pm or 7.30pm. RMB880-1,280. SAIC Shanghai Culture Square, see event listing. Book tickets here.
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