More Awesome Upcoming Events in Shanghai

Until Saturday

Empanadas Deal @ Pampa Mia

Last chance to take advantage of Pampa Mia's tasty Chinese New Year deal : get eight empanadas for the price of six.

That’s RMB98 for more flavor and more value. Choose any flavor, baked or frozen. Just order one day ahead.

Until Sat Feb 28

Scan the QR code to order

Wednesday

Chef Ash Lee Takeover @ BASTARD

Chef Ash Lee is taking over BASTARD for one night on February 25.

Known for her Berlin restaurant CHUNGKING NOODLES and her Chinese-inspired pop-ups around the globe as OFFMENU.

As a Shanghai native forged by 20 years of experience in Berlin and Paris, Chef Ash brings a fun menu of offbeat flavours and combinations to the table, such as Strange Flavor Burrata and Clam & Salsiccia BBQ Stir-Fry.

Book your table now for this one night in Kreuzberg.

Wed Feb 25, 6pm & 8.30pm

BASTARD Room 102, #30, 319 Jiaozhou Lu, by XInzha Lu 

Medieval Games Night @ RIINK

Medieval Games Night at RIINK. Participants enjoy 15% discounts on food and drink at RIINK diner. Scan the QR code to signup!

Send a message to RIINK on WeChat with the secret code 'That’s How I Roll' for a special RMB88 Skate & Shot Deal for That’s Shanghai readers ONLY!

READ MORE: Exclusive ¥88 RIINK Deal for That's Shanghai Readers!

Wed Feb 25, from 6.30pm; RMB25

RIINK Shankang Li, Building 18, Room 102, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu

StoneSmith & Friends @ Cotton's

The StoneSmith duo—Dave Stone and Greg Smith, plus special guests—will perform at Cotton’s in celebration of the venue’s grand reopening and the christening of its brand new indoor stage.

The performance runs from 7pm to 10pm. Come by to see, hear, and soak in the atmosphere.

Wed Feb 25, 7-10pm; Free Entry

Cotton's 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu

FOTO LIVE @ Fotografiska Shanghai

Every Wednesday, Fotografiska Shanghai hosts a FOTO LIVE event, showcasing avant-garde jazz musicians on the fourth-floor lounge stage.

Enjoy captivating performances and meticulously crafted cocktails, and spend quality time with friends in a modern art-enriched ambiance.

The ticket price includes a general admission pass to Fotografiska Shanghai, providing access to all current exhibitions, in addition to an evening of live music.

READ MORE: 2 New Shows at Fotografiska Shanghai

Every Wed, 8-10pm; RMB80, ticket covers all ongoing exhibitions in Fotografiska

Fotografiska 4/F, 127 Guangfu Lu, by Jinyuan Lu, Jing'an District 

Thursday

Grapes N Grooves @ The Cannery

Half price bottles of wine.

A funky soundtrack.

What's not to love?

Every Thu, 11.30am-Close, Music from 8.30pm; Free Entry

The Cannery 1107 Yuyuan Lu, by Jiangsu Lu, Changning District

20% Off!

For a limited time, snag RMB100 The Cannery vouchers for just RMB80!

Selim Boudraa & Etienne Jeanne @ Cotton's

Live music is back at Cotton's every Thursday night, best enjoyed at sunset with a drink in hand!

Come for the music, stay for the magic.

Thu Feb 26, 7-10pm; Free Entry

Cotton's 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu

Bingo Night @ Cages

Get ready for Bingo Night at Cages, an exciting evening of thrilling games, incredible prizes, and delicious food and drinks.

Book your spot early and join the fun!

Thu Feb 26, from 8pm ; Free Entry

Cages Jing'an 3/F, Jing'an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 

Yiko & Les Hombres Blues Night @ House of Blues & Jazz

Yiko & Les Hombres—Yiko Gu, Jorland Paulino, and Greg Smith—play the blues. With soulful grooves and decades of stage chemistry, they turn every set into a late-night juke joint revival.

Thu, Feb 26, 9pm; RMB50

House of Blues & Jazz 60 Fuzhou Lu, by the Bund, Huangpu District 

Friday

World Pancake Day @ Papito

Celebrate World Pancake Day, a small reminder of how much joy a simple pancake can bring.

For Papito, pancakes are childhood memories, comfort moments, and little rewards after a long day.

So this Friday, when you purchase any pancake in their stores, they’ll treat you to a FREE MINI Nutella pancake,  just to sweeten your day a little more.

Head to Papito and enjoy good pancakes and good vibes.

Fri Feb 27

All Papito locations across town

Friday & Saturday

Nono’s Nights @ Nono’s

Nono’s launches Nono’s Nights, a new late-night kitchen and bar running every Friday and Saturday from 10pm.

As dinner winds down, the dining room shifts into an after-hours space built for magnums, martinis, and moments that stretch well past midnight.

The cocktail program is curated by Tommy Wong (Hope & Sesame), spotlighting classics with a Chinese twist and will feature guest bartenders from leading bars in China and abroad.

Franklin Chiang presents a line-up of large-format magnums, available by the glass, designed for communal celebration.

Chef Chris Zhu anchors the night with a focused late-night menu: fried chicken, noodles, and pizza fritta.

Walk-ins only.

Every Fri & Sat, from 10pm; Free Entry

Nono’s 2/F, 47 Yongfu Lu, by Wuyuan Lu, Xuhui District 

Saturday

Retro Skate Party @ RIINK

Head to RIINK for a retro night of nostalgic music, free props for playful moments, and hearty diner-style fare.

Welcome to New Year of the Horse with Eat, Drink, Skate, and Be Merry—celebrate good friends, great tunes, and timeless fun in a nostalgically chic, fun-loving atmosphere.

Send a message to RIINK on WeChat with the secret code 'That’s How I Roll' for a special RMB88 Skate & Shot Deal for That’s Shanghai readers ONLY!

READ MORE: Exclusive ¥88 RIINK Deal for That's Shanghai Readers!

Sat Feb 28, 7pm-Late; Free Entry

RIINK Shankang Li, Building 18, Room 102, 358 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu

Shanghai 1930s @ Cotton's

Take a musical step back in time at Cotton's beautiful villa.

Sat Feb 28, 7-10pm ; Free Entry

Cotton's 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 

Chopin's Song of Strings and Keys - KJ Wong and Chengyan Shi Piano and Cello Concert @ Shanghai Concert Hall

Experience a rare and complete journey through Chopin's music for cello and piano with two acclaimed young musicians: pianist KJ Wong (KJ黄家正) and cellist Chengyan Shi (史丞言).

The program is a special exploration of the 'Poet of the Piano's' intimate connection to the cello. It features all three of Chopin's major works for the instrument—pieces that bookend his career from youthful brilliance to final masterwork.

These are interspersed with evocative arrangements of his famous solo piano études, preludes, and waltzes for the duo.

Wong, a Hong Kong-born pianist celebrated for his profound artistry, joins forces with the accomplished cellist Shi, former assistant principal of the Belgian National Orchestra.

Together, they promise an evening of deep musical dialogue and poetic charm, offering a unique lens into Chopin's world.

Sat Feb 28, 7.30pm, RMB180-380

Shanghai Concert Hall 5 23 Yan'an Dong Lu, by Jinling Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 

Bar Bash 2026 @ Café Gray Deluxe

In honor of World Bartender Day, Upper House Shanghai’s Café Gray Deluxe will unite five internationally acclaimed master mixologists, presenting Bar Bash 2026, featuring Eggsy from ALICE in Seoul (Ranked No. 13 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025).

Joining him will be Filippo from BAR S-OTTO, Gary from DENTREE, Choni from POLAR, and Allen from ASIAN FLUSH, all based in Shanghai.

Together, they will embark on a collaborative cocktail journey, curating a bespoke menu of 12 brilliant signature creations.

It's RMB88 per cocktail, or enjoy an early bird offer of RMB399 for any five cocktails on the night. Reservations: 021 3216 8088, cafegray_sh@upperhouse.com

Sat Feb 28, from 8pm

Café Gray Deluxe The Middle House, 3/F, 366 Shimen Yi Lu, by Weihai Lu, Jing'an District 

Sunday

St. David’s Day Carvery @ Guinness Social

The Guinness Social carvery is back, and it’s arriving just in time for St. David’s Day!

For just RMB198, guests can tuck into a feast of slow-roasted lamb, authentic Welsh cakes, and all the trimmings—all served up in celebration of Wales’ patron saint.

For an extra RMB198, diners can also enjoy three hours of free flow drinks, including Becks, Sapporo, cider, house wines, spirits, and Aperol.

Fresh off being named Brunch of the Year at the 2025 That’s Food & Drink Awards, this is one Sunday session not to be missed.

Scan the QR code to book now with Mark!

Sun Mar 1, 12 noon-7pm; RMB198

Guinness Social by Butler & White's No. 7-7, Tianzifang, Lane 210 Taikang Lu, by Sinan Lu, Huangpu District 

20% Off!

For a limited time, snag RMB100 Guinness Social vouchers for just RMB80!

Quiz & Carvery: We Love Movies @ BNC

This weekend BNC quiz and carvery pairing has the theme We Love Movies.

Family-friendly, entry to the quiz is absolutely free and there are great prizes on offer—with some very special ones up for grabs!

The carvery is just RMB128 for adults, and RMB68 for kids, lasts from 1-4pm, and includes two meats (which change each week), two types of potato, three veg, and—of course—Yorkshire pudding with your choice of beef or onion gravy and horseradish.

Better still, you can add three hours of free flow drinks for just RMB168!

Scan the QR on the poster above to reserve your spot.

Sun Mar 1, from 1pm; Free Entry

BNC 685 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu, Jing'an District 

Monday

Magic City Monday @ Tacolicious

Magic City Monday is back again to turn the week into something worth celebrating. Enjoy happy hour drinks all day alongside any two tacos for just RMB50, giving you the perfect excuse to gather friends, settle in, and keep the Tacolicious energy going.

Starting March 2, they’re open every day of the week, bringing more tacos, more margaritas, and more chances to make spontaneous plans.

Whether you’re easing into the week or diving straight into the fun, Magic City Monday sets the tone.

Swing by, grab your taco duo, sip something refreshing, and make Mondays part of your Tacolicious ritual.

Every Mon, 12-10:30pm

Tacolicious Room 104-105, 34 Yuyao Lu, by Xikang Lu 

20% Off!

For a limited time, snag RMB100 Tacolicious vouchers for just RMB80!

Ongoing

Demo Lesson @ Panda Education

Since 2004, Panda Education has specialized exclusively in one-on-one Mandarin instruction. With a longstanding commitment to expert teaching at fair prices, the school has delivered professional Chinese language training to more than 29,000 expatriate students.

Whether a student’s goals involve conversational skills, after-school tutoring, business Chinese, or HSK test preparation, Panda Education designs fully personalized courses to match their specific needs. Learners can choose between online and in-person formats—each seamlessly adapted to their schedule and preferences.

Why Choose a Demo Lesson?

Experience a tailored teaching methodology firsthand

Discuss specific learning objectives with an expert

Receive a professional assessment and customized course plan

Explore flexible learning formats to fit any lifestyle

Scan the QR code on the poster above to book your free demo lesson

Source: ThatsShanghai