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As autumn soon turns into winter, we have rounded upcoming cultural performances and events to fill your calendar. The performing arts are bountiful in Shanghai with the return of international pop stars, Christmas classic The Nutcracker, and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. Book your tickets now.
Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic
Enjoy the magical sounds of Disney for a Christmas treat on December 24 and 25 at 31 New Bund BOCOM Performing Arts Center. Hear hit songs from Moana, Frozen, and classics like The Lion King, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast. Join conductor Lin Daye and the Wuxi Symphony Orchestra for a two-hour long journey through the magical world of Disney. Tickets range from 280-680 RMB and can be purchased on 247tickets.com.
Paul Taylor Dance Co.
The New York-based Paul Taylor Dance Company brings two nights of "Dance for Life" modern dance to Shanghai. On December 5, the company will perform "Garden," while on December 6, the company will perform "Flames." Catch both at the AIA Grand Theatre. Tickets range from 180-680 RMB on 247tickets.com.
Russian State Ballet: The Nutcracker
Christmas means The Nutcracker, and this year Shanghai has multiple options to see the classic festive ballet. The Russian State Ballet are back and will delight the audience on December 24 and 25 at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. Tickets range from 180-880 RMB on 247tickets.com.
State Opera of Tatarstan: The Nutcracker
Hailing from the Russian republic of Tatarstan, the ballet company and orchestra of the State Opera of Tatarstan come together for a one night performance on December 15 at the Shanghai Oriental Art center in Pudong. Tickets are 180-1280 RMB and can be purchased on 247tickets.com.
Blue Man Group Ending
Catch the Blue Man Group live in concert while you still can. The Shanghai residency of the three funny blue men wraps up on November 17. Tickets start at 111 RMB on 247tickets.com, with a VIP ticket option that includes a meet and greet with the Blue Men after the show.
Jessie J, Charlie Puth, James Blunt Perform at the Mercedes-Benz Arena
Get ready for the return of blockbuster musical performances at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. A string of pop stars will light up the stage this winter starting with Jessie J on November 27, Charlie Puth on December 1 and 2, followed by James Blunt on December 5. Tickets are being sold across mercedes-benzarena.com, 247tickets.com, smartticket, and other sites.
Cats the Musical Arrives in 2025
The parade of legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber classic musicals continues in Shanghai, with Cats ringing in 2025 with a run from January 10-19 at 31 New Bund BOCOM Performign Arts C enter. The English language performance with Chinese subtitles follows the Jellicles, a tribe of junkyard cats, as they gather for the yearly Jellicle Ball where they decide who is worthy of being reborn in the Heaviside Layer. Tickets ranging from 280-1280 RMB are already going fast on 247tickets.com.
Christkindlmarkt
The German Christmas Market on the Bund is back again to celebrate the festive season. This year's market will be held from November 27 to December 28. Ticket details, vendors, and more information to be confirmed. But you can be sure to expect gluhwein, good times and maybe even a suprize guest... Santa!
