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How was the fiery Year of the Dragon for you?
The next zodiac year is a little over a month away, so usher in a new chapter with enthusiasm and intention. We've also done some extra sleuthing and present you with some of Shanghai's raddest events happening right up until the last seconds of 2024 and first moments of 2025!
CommonRare's
8th Anniversary
"HaHaHa"
Christmas Market
#market
🗓️ Friday - Sunday, December 20 - 22, 2024
⏰ 12:30 - 9 PM)
📍 West Bund Art Center, corner of Longlan Road and Longteng Avenue, Xuhui
🎟️ 39 - 145 RMB
Have you waited until the last minute to do your Christmas shopping? Never fear, as CommonRare's annual Christmas market is here!
The curator of create markets is beloved for championing independent makers, and this time is no different.
Over 300 brands will be showcasing their artsy projects ranging from home décor to accessories and sweet smelling fragrances — don't forget to bring a Santa-sized sack to carry all those gifts you'll be hauling. Plus, the food and drink options here are always more than satisfactory.
Santa and the
Elves Christmas
Market
#market
🗓️ Saturday + Sunday, December 21 + 22, 2024
⏰ 11 AM - 6 PM
📍 3338 Hongmei Road, Minhang
🎟️ Free entry
All kids deserve a chance to tell Santa what they want for Christmas, at least once! And the big man himself will be making an appearance at Laowaijie this weekend — with elves in tow.
There will also be a bouncy castle and festive games for the kids, plus plenty of food, drinks and shopping to keep grown-ups entertained. Furthermore, the event is pet-friendly.
Christmas &
New Year Menus
at Colca & Azul
#f&b
🗓️ Tue + Wed, Dec 24 + 25 | Tues, Dec 31
📍Azul (various locations) and Colca, 199 Hengshan Road, Xuhui
🎟️ Various prices
Scroll to see festive menus
Craving something other than turkey or ham this Christmas and New Year's Eve? The Azul Group has you covered.
Top Peruvian restaurant Colca and its sister restaurants Azul Shankangli and Azul Weave will be serving a well-varied selection of Spanish, Latin and Mediterranean flavours this season — see menus above!
Boxing Day
Blowout &
Christmas at
Parlay
#f&b
🗓️ Tue, Dec 24 | Wed, Dec 25 | Thu, Dec 26
⏰ Christmas Eve, 6 PM onwards | Christmas Day, 11 AM - 4 PM | Boxing Day, 11 AM onwards
📍 Parlay, 358 Kangding Road, Jing'an
🎟️ À la carte and set prices available
☎️ 18102740902
One of Shanghai's newest spots for sports, barbecue and fun, Parlay celebrates its first Christmas in Shanghai!
From a Christmas day brunch where guests are encouraged to rock up in their sweatpants to a 'Boxing Day Blowout' with savoury pies and fry-ups for those suffering from post-holiday blues (read: hangovers), the festivities here are fun, fun, fun. It's hard to think of a more heart-warming place to spend this special time of year.
Caviar
Masterclass
at J.Boroski
#f&b
🗓️ Saturday, December 28, 2024
⏰ 6 - 8 PM
📍 177 Fumin Road, Jing'an
🎟️ 888 RMB
☎️ 19921344145
Try something new and join bespoke cocktail bar and Shanghai mainstay J.Boroski next weekend.
You'll get to sample an array of different caviar-accented canapés and cocktails at this one-of-a-kind masterclass led by premium Chinese caviar brand Perseus.
Furthermore, each participant will receive a tin of Perseus caviar (30 grams) to take home. Reservations are a must.
RIINK's
Colorful 2025
Countdown
#nightlife
🗓️ Tuesday, December 31, 2024
⏰ 6 PM - 1 AM
📍 358 Kang Ding Road, Jing'an
🎟️ 90 RMB and up
Roll into 2025 at RIINK with a colourful crowd — literally. There will be face-painting, free props and a balloon drop at midnight.
Step out of the cold and into this retro wonderland where the setting is inclusive and the vibes are immaculate.
ALTER X
Fotografiska
NYE 2025
#nightlife
🗓️ Tuesday, December 31, 2024
⏰ 9 PM - 3 AM
📍 Fotografiska, 127 Guangfu Road, Jing'an
🎟️ From 499 RMB
DJ party powerhouse ALTER and photography museum Fotografiska combine forces for a special New Year's Eve party.
Featuring four unique exhibitions and a lineup of talented DJs, this mashup of music and art is sure to keep you entertained long after the New Year countdown has finished. Free flow beer, wine and bubbles will keep the crowd well-watered. Get your tickets on the 'ALTERSH' mini programme.
Golden
Hour 2025
at Park
Hyatt Hotel
#nightlife
🗓️ Tuesday, December 31
⏰ 9 PM until late
📍 100 Century Avenue, Pudong
🎟️ 788 RMB and up
Taking place 91 floors above street level, this event claims to be the 'highest' New Year's Eve party in the world — now that's a tall claim.
Party in the clouds at The Park Hyatt Hotel in Shanghai's 'bottle opener tower' aka the Shanghai World Financial Center this New Year's Eve (and Day) by dancing to a talented lineup of DJs and sipping on premium spirits and Champagne. Add 'novaevents' on WeChat for ticketing info.
New Year's Eve
Pajama-Rama
at Tacolicious
#nightlife
🗓️ Tuesday, December 31, 2024
⏰ 9 PM until late
📍 34 Yuyao Road, Jing'an
Get ready to ring in 2025 in ultimate comfort and style at Tacolicious' New Year's Eve Pajama-Rama.
Wear your comfiest PJs, grab a glass of bubbly, and join the silliness!
Starting at 9 PM, there will be free-flow drinks, beats by a guest DJ, and a countdown that promises pure mayhem. Gather your squad, bring the energy, and make your way over.
Take Away
Luxury Box from
Anandi Hotel
#f&b
🗓️ Now through January 1, 2025
📍The Anandi Hotel and Spa, 5 Linhong Road, Hongqiao
🎟️ 1,388 RMB and up
☎️ 02122279577
Promised your friends and family a special seasonal spread, but have yet to figure out the logistics? The Anandi Hotel and Spa can take the pressure off you.
Take your pick of succulent roast turkey, slow-roasted beef short ribs or honey glazed ham expertly prepared by the hotel with a luxury touch. Each set comes with heaping portions of sides like brussels sprouts with bacon, rosemary roasted potatoes, chestnut and raisin stuffing and more. Just be sure to place your orders at least 48 hours in advance.
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