Mid-sized live venue with excellent sound quality, run by the Modern Sky record label. It's a top place to catch touring bands: previous acts include Foster the People, The Cribs, Wolf Alice, The Fratellis and Carl Barât from The Libertines. Find all its upcoming gigs on WeChat by searching 'ModernSkyLAB'. Tickets are also available via www.smartticket.cn.
Modern Sky Lab
Hongkou & North Shanghai
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