Here are the schedules for the 4 huge music fests this weekend
Photograph: Taihu Midi Camp, courtesy organiser
There are four top music festivals to choose from this coming weekend and through the May holiday: JZ Spring, Strawberry, Midi and edc. How do you choose which one is for you? Skim the roundup of schedules and scroll past them for more details and ticket info.
Schedules
JZ Spring 2018
Strawberry Festival
Midi Festival
Electric Daisy Carnival
Details & Tickets
JZ Spring 2018
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What is it? The JZ empire's mostly-free Jingan jazz fest - held to celebrate International Jazz Day.
Where is it? Headline shows take place at Shanghai Centre Theatre, while free shows are staged between Jingan Park, Jingan Kerry Center, Crystal Galleria Mall and Taikoo Hui Mall.
When is it? Monday 30-Wednesday 2.
Who is playing? Headliners are The New York Voices, Mike Stern / Dave Weckl Band and Shunza & JZ Big Band. Check out the full schedule for the rest of the bands.
How much is it? Remaining tickets for headline shows are 180RMB-380RMB. Extract QR above to book tickets.
Strawberry
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What is it? Modern Sky’s annual Labour Day weekend festival, featuring a line-up of pop and hip hop acts.
Where is it? It is making its first appearance at Shanghai Community Sports Club (also known as Shanghai Rugby Club, near Zhouhai Lu station), ending its long run at the former Expo site.
When is it? Sunday 29-Tuesday 1.
Who is playing? International acts include alt-J, Liars, Habibi, and Mystery Lights, plus Japanese outfits Wednesday Campanella and the fin, while the usual slew of Modern Sky acts will see the likes of New Pants and Re-TROs take the stage. Also look out for Chinese cult odd-folk outfit Wood Pushing Melon.
How much is it? A general admission ticket for Sunday is 350RMB. Monday and Tuesday tickets are sold out, as are three-day passes, so you’ll have to go on Sunday or try your luck with the scalpers who will surely be hanging around outside… not that we’d recommend it. Extract the QR above to book remaining tickets.
Midi Taihu
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What is it? Another May holiday regular, this Midi is a mostly old-school rock and punk rock festival over in nearby Suzhou. This is one of few local(ish) festivals that offers overnight camping.
Where is it? Gelin Park at Taihu Lake on the outskirts of Suzhou.
When is it? Sunday 29-Tuesday 1.
Who is playing? Popular Beijing bands Hedgehog, Carsick Cars and Birdstriking also are on the bill, as is Renowned 'Godfather of Chinese rock 'n' roll' Cui Jian. Schoolgirl Bye Bye, Sixi and Li Zhi are also among the names announced.
How much is it? A single day ticket is 220RMB if you buy in advance, otherwise it’s 280RMB on the door. A full festival pass is 550RMB for presale or 660RMB if you rock up on Sunday. Extract the QR above to book tickets.
Electric Daisy Carnival
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What is it? China's first edc festival. Having started out as a rave in a field outside of LA in the early '90s, EDC is now a massive commercial affair that focuses mainly on EDM.
Where is it? It’s over at Shen Di Ecology Park, now being called Shanghai International Music Park, so you’ll have to brave the seemingly never-ending Line 11 journey out to Disney.
When is it? Sunday 29-Monday 30.
Who is playing? Deadmau5, Martin Garrix, Hardwell and Pendulum are on a star-studded bill that will also see Alison Wonderland, Snakehips, Oliver Heldens and Marshmello behind the decks.
How much is it? General admission for one day is 880RMB, and a two-day GA pass is 1,680RMB. Extract the QR above to book tickets.