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Live music in China

Shanghai

On record 1997 to 2026 · busiest in the 2010s, 1,996 concerts

2,336 Concerts 338 Venues 2 Upcoming

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Where the music happens

The rooms of Shanghai

All 338 →

MAO Livehouse 247 concerts · 2009-2026
YYT Livehouse (Yuyintang) 188 concerts · 2008-2020
Shanghai Rugby Club 112 concerts · 2011-2018
Arkham 102 concerts · 2013-2019
The Shelter 68 concerts · 2008-2017
Modern Sky Lab SH 67 concerts · 2017-2026
Mercedes-Benz Arena 54 concerts · 2011-2024
M2 43 concerts · 2008-2017
Qian Shui Wan (QSW) Cultural Centre 43 concerts · 2013-2018
Jazz at Lincoln Center 40 concerts · 2018-2026
Shanghai Grand Stage (上海大舞台) 40 concerts · 2002-2024
Shanghai, China 39 concerts · 2024-2025

Still to come

Coming up in Shanghai

Men I Trust Sat, 07 Nov 2026 · Star @ Culture Centre Dream Hall
Men I Trust Sun, 08 Nov 2026 · Star @ Culture Centre Dream Hall

Acts that keep coming back

Who plays Shanghai most

Cyrille Aimee 18 concerts · last in 2018
Duck Fight Goose 17 concerts · last in 2015
Dj Caution 14 concerts · last in 2014
Fearless 14 concerts · last in 2012
DJ Chucky 13 concerts · last in 2012
The Tiger Lillies 11 concerts · last in 2013
Rainbow Danger Club 9 concerts · last in 2013
AM444 8 concerts · last in 2015
Casper Esmann 8 concerts · last in 2019
Mono 8 concerts · last in 2024
Horde 7 concerts · last in 2013
Maximilian Hecker 7 concerts · last in 2025

1997 to 2026

How Shanghai has played out

Concerts on record in Shanghai, by decade
Decade	Concerts	Venues
1990s	2	2
2000s	96	44
2010s	1,996	273
2020s	242	67