​Shanghai Summer｜More city-customized events to explore

The ongoing Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season is turning the city into a non-stop playground of culture, sports, food, and entertainment.

Beyond the 18 events introduced earlier, more than 300 activities are unfolding across alleys, waterfronts, museums, and malls. From indoor snow adventures to pet fashion shows, late-night markets to vintage dance halls, here's what's new on the list.

Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort – Summer Play Season

When: Now until Aug 31

Where: Nos 1-5 Alley 2088, Hucheng Ring Road, Pudong New AreaHome to the Guinness-certified world's largest indoor ski resort and China's first sky water park, a 20,000-square-meter, two-level indoor-outdoor complex with 26 slides and 19 attractions for all ages, L+SNOW offers a refreshing -5°C escape for just 99 yuan (about $13.79).

This Summer Play Season features China's first indoor snow electronic music festival, a Peking Opera-themed skiing show, a snowball battle, and a towering 5-meter snowman perfect for photos.Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort – International Ice & Snow Culture Season

When: Sept 1 to Oct 12

Where: Nos 1-5 Alley 2088, Hucheng Ring Road, Pudong New AreaTo celebrate its first anniversary on Sept 6, L+SNOW will host Shanghai's first snow sculpture exhibition, blending artistry with icy elegance. Visitors can also enjoy ethnic-style ski performances that merge cultural traditions with sport, and browse the Ice & Snow Cultural Market for festive goods with a winter twist.Pet Fair Asia 2025

When: Aug 20 to 24 (Note: Aug 20 to 22 for trade visitors only)

Where: No 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New AreaAsia's largest pet industry event returns with a record-breaking 310,000-sq-m showcase, featuring more than 2,600 exhibitors, 20,000 brands, and over 2,000 product launches.

Highlights include the Genius Hub for AI-powered pet innovations, Pet Fashion Week with 17 runway shows, and a special night market offering snacks, pet-themed merchandise, and even a pool where owners can splash around with their pets. The program also features high-profile competitions for dogs, cats, rabbits, and reptiles.Bailian Group – Cool Summer Nights

When: Now until October

Where: All Bailian retail outlets in Shanghai and online platformsLocal retail giant Bailian Group is keeping nights lively with shopping coupons and live screenings of Chinese Super League matches, complete with gift cards and ticket giveaways.

Across its many shopping centers, department stores, supermarkets, and dining outlets, hours are extended until midnight, offering everything from late-night bites to retail therapy. Rooftop movies, creative markets, and cultural performances offer night owls even more reasons to stay out after dark.Tong Han Chun Tang – Ancient Wisdom, New Summer

When: Now until Oct 7

Where: No 20 Yuyuanxin Road, Huangpu districtEstablished in 1783, this heritage Chinese medicine brand is offering four unique summer experiences:

- Herbal sachet & five-element bracelet workshopLearn the art of crafting traditional herbal sachets and create your own summer fragrance. Design a personalized bead bracelet inspired by the five elements: wood, water, fire, earth, and metal, blending beauty with ancient wellness wisdom.- Seasonal tea kits & tastingDiscover classic herbal drinks, such as sour plum soup, which is specially prepared for summer. Explore the concept of "food as medicine" with a modern twist on traditional formulas.- Summer health consultations & night clinicEnjoy complimentary summer check-ups and Thursday night consultations with experienced Chinese medicine practitioners, who provide holistic health guidance.- Tea house specialPurchase any regular-priced wellness tea and get 50 percent off a second cup of the same or selected varieties.

Tip: International visitors can join all activities by presenting a passport.Paramount – 1933 Tonight, Shanghai Style Experience

When: Now until Dec 31

Where: No 218 Yuyuan Road, Jing'an districtStep through the corridors of time and back to the golden era of 1930s Shanghai at the Paramount ballroom, a witness to a century of the city's glamour and transformation.

Accompanied by a local "Ye Shu" (literally "uncle" in Shanghainese, but used to refer to any adult male), guests receive a custom invitation to an evening of Art Deco elegance, where neon-lit spring dance floors shimmer, vintage music fills the air, and classic songs like Night Jasmine and Rose, Rose, I Love You are brought to life.

Guests can savor a classic old Shanghai dinner, pose for photos beside a vintage gramophone, and, even with no prior experience, become the stars of the dance floor with beginner-friendly lessons.New Bund Red Lane

When: 4:30 pm to 10 pm (closes 9:30 pm on Sundays), Aug 16 to 17 & Aug 23 to 24

Where: No 12 Qianjiatan Road, Pudong New AreaNew Bund Red Lane brings tropical Southeast Asian vibes to Shanghai this August with its Summer in Red Lane night market. Over two consecutive weekends, more than 40 food stalls will serve up global flavors, including 15 regional specialties, allowing visitors to "taste the world" without leaving the city. Shoppers who make a purchase can also claim a three-hour free parking voucher with proof of payment.The Bingo Festival

When: Now until Aug 31

Where: Fucheng Road pedestrian street, Pudong New AreaThe Bingo Festival, hosted by Shanghai Super Brand Mall, transforms the riverside into a vibrant night market every Friday through Sunday.

The main market on Fucheng Road features more than 60 global food stalls, from Shanghai xiaolongbao and Guizhou sour soup rice noodles to durian coffee and French molten croissants. Visitors can also meet festival mascots FUNFUN the elephant and his sister THAIMAIMAI, and take home themed merchandise.

Two indoor sub-markets inside the mall add to the variety: one showcasing high-quality export goods and another dedicated to anime-inspired products, desserts, and crafts.Xintiandi – Summer Performance Season

When: Now until Aug 29

Where: Alley 181 Taicang Road, Huangpu districtXintiandi's historic Shikumen streets and terraces transform into open-air stages this summer, hosting nearly 20 performances by 10 bands. From smooth jazz and elegant quartets to lively samba, adding a lyrical beat to Shanghai summer evenings.Xintiandi – German Wine Festival

When: Aug 22 to 24

Where: Buildings 6-7, Alley 123 Xingye Road, Huangpu districtThe "Summer of Riesling" German Wine Festival, organized by the German Wine Institute, returns for its 11th year, offering more than 80 German wines, immersive tastings, and special pairing dinners at select restaurants. From Aug 15 to 31, over 10 restaurants across Xintiandi will run limited-time promotions, with gifts such as Riesling bottle-shaped plush toys for customers who order select wines.Xintiandi – Yunnan Scenery Market

When: Sept 19 to 21

Where: No 245 Madang Road, Huangpu districtYunnan Scenery Market celebrates the flavors and culture of Yunnan with more than 60 food stalls serving regional specialties. Visitors can also explore traditional crafts and intangible cultural heritage workshops, offering a deeper look into the province known in Chinese as "the south of the colorful clouds", a poetic name that has long captured travelers' imaginations.New World City – Ultraman 60th Anniversary Exhibition

When: 11 am to 3 pm, 3:30 pm to 9 pm; Now until Sept 21

Where: No 2-68 West Nanjing Road, Huangpu districtThe Journey of Chasing the Light: Looking Ahead to Ultraman's 60th Anniversary Exhibition covers nearly 3,000 square meters, making it the largest of its kind in the Chinese mainland.

Visitors can see a towering four-meter-tall bust of Ultraman Tiga, step into a 15-minute immersive VR battle experience, and explore more than 100 rare props from Japan's Tsuburaya Productions. A special section honoring designer Hiroshi Maruyama showcases original artwork and monster illustrations, on display in the Chinese mainland for the first time.

Tickets are available via Douyin, Maoyan, Damai, Bilibili, and Piaoxingqiu.LCM shopping center – The Powerpuff Girls Powerland

When: Now until Oct 8

Where: No 2389 Zhangyang Road, Pudong New Area

Getting there: Metro Line 6, Beiyangjing Road StationThe Powerpuff Girls have landed in Shanghai for their first-ever China exhibition. The beloved animated heroes from the 1998 US series take over more than 2,000 square meters of themed displays, transforming the shopping center into Townsville, the iconic setting of their adventures.

Visitors can immerse themselves in childhood nostalgia while exploring a pop-up store with over 100 merchandise items, including tote bags to plush toys, stationery, and exclusive city-themed activities.Zhenru Unipark Max shopping center – Qixi Festival Series

When: Aug 22 to 31

Where: No 1 Alley 699, Tongchuan Road, Putuo districtThis Chinese Valentine's Day, Zhenru Unipark Max turns romance up to the max with themed activities. Pose at love-inspired photo spots, try your luck in the Cupid's Arrow game, and enjoy a breezy open-air concert. Visitors can cool off with an unconventional "refreshing date" experience, meet cosplay store managers, join a family dumpling-making challenge, and shop for special discounts on fashion, electronics, and jewelry.Juce Culture and Media – The Choir of Man (West End Musical)

When: Sept 10 to Oct 19

Where: No 1376 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an districtLondon's West End hit The Choir of Man makes its China debut in Shanghai. Set in a traditional English pub, the musical blends nine male performers' a cappella harmonies with tap dancing, piano, cello, and more, blurring the line between audience and stage. Ticket holders can enjoy complimentary drinks and may even join the cast for impromptu performances.

The setlist features international hits from Queen, Adele, and Guns N' Roses, as well as film favorites like I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles), delivering the energy of a world-class stage party with no time difference.Vivienne Westwood – Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery Exhibition

When: Now until Aug 31

Where: Spectrum, Room S-L1-28, L1, Stone Zone, Taikoo Li QiantanThe Asia debut of Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery explores the iconic designer's creative journey through her relationship with jewelry. Known for challenging norms and merging cultural influences, Westwood's designs blend form, symbolism, and ornamentation into a powerful style language.

The exhibition traces her life's impact on the world of fashion over the past five decades, highlighting how jewelry craftsmanship has been integral to her vision from the start.Shanghai Astronomy Museum – Stars Fallen, Greatness Risen

When: Now until Nov 18

Where: No 380 Lingang Avenue, Pudong New AreaThis exhibition invites visitors to explore meteorites from multiple perspectives: science, mythology, and history, while re-imagining classic stories and uncovering the beauty of celestial stones.

Divided into three sections of Celestial Chronicles, When Stars Become Tools, and Echoes of the Falling Stars, the show features rare treasures like the world's first meteorite bian qing, a traditional Chinese percussion instrument made of stone or jade, suspended in a wooden frame and played with small mallets during court music and ceremonial rituals.

Other highlights include a meteorite iron staff reminiscent of the Monkey King's legendary weapon. It's a poetic conversation between humanity and the cosmos.Kerry Parkside – Poetic Journey at Kerry Exhibition

When: Now until Sept 7

Where: No 1378 Huamu Road, Pudong New AreaInspired by Chang An, a Chinese animated film that celebrates the Tang Dynasty (618-907), this summer series transforms Kerry Parkside into a Tang Dynasty-themed cultural space.

Visitors can wander through re-imagined scenes from poet Li Bai's works, such as Leaving the White Emperor Town at Dawn and the 108 Fang (or blocks) of Chang'an city, now Xi'an in Shaanxi province, with interactive installations bringing ancient poetry to life.

The program also includes poetry duels with a Li Bai actor, Tang-style dance and music performances, themed banquets, and creative workshops such as calligraphy, painting, and traditional games, blending shopping and culture into one immersive experience.

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