Must-see entertainment in French Concession

  • JZ Club

    French Concession

    The JZ brand has been in Shanghai for decades, and its newest spot hosts live music every day of the week in an old Shanghai–style jazz club. It's always…

  • Heyday

    French Concession

    An intimate jazz bar with an art deco feel and a drinks menu to match Shanghai's decadent era. Cocktails are top notch, with plenty of vintage flavours on…

  • Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall

    French Concession

    Designed by architects Isozaki Arata and Yasushisa Toyota and opening in 2014, this modern concert venue is now the home of the Shanghai Symphony…

  • Haoledi KTV

    French Concession

    Private karaoke rooms are hugely popular in Shanghai, and this one is as bling as they come, with a neon blue LED archway for a doorway and a booze shop,…

  • Blackstone Magic Bar

    French Concession

    China’s first magic bar mixes playful diversion with classy cocktails. Full-length magic shows are held Fridays and Saturdays in a sleek, custom-made 30…

  • Shanghai Conservatory of Music

    French Concession

    The auditorium here holds classical music performances (Chinese and Western) usually on weekends at 7.30pm; the musicians are often the stars of the…

  • Shanghai Culture Square

    French Concession

    State-of-the-art theatrical facility with a focus on musicals, drama, ballet and classic traditional Chinese and international productions. Previous shows…

  • MAO Livehouse

    French Concession

    One of the city’s best and largest music venues, MAO is a stalwart of the Shanghai music scene, with acts ranging from rock to pop to electronica. Check…

  • Palace IMAX

    French Concession

    With six large screens, comfortable 3D glasses and an intimate VIP cinema with 50 seats (at an extra cost), this is one of the best movie houses in town.

  • Cathay Theatre

    French Concession

    Retro 1932 movie house showing films in 2D and 3D, with some in English. Ticket prices vary depending on the title and movie show times.

  • Lyceum Theatre

    French Concession

    Landmark building built in the 1930s, with many original features. It shows a number of performances, from acrobatics and film screenings to family magic…

  • UME International Cinema

    French Concession

    Modern movie complex showing films in 2D and 3D, with some in English. There are also VIP rooms with reclining chairs. Occasional Hollywood premieres…