14 of Shanghai's Best Live Music Venues
Shanghai is full of live music venues that cater to whatever genre of music or experience you are looking for. You can spend a night head-banging at a punk show or try a new cocktail at a jazz club. Whatever you prefer, these are the best places in Shanghai to enjoy live music.
General Live Music Venues around Shanghai
1. Yuyintang
Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan'an Xi Lu.
2. Mao Livehouse
Mao Livehouse, 3F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu.
3. UNÏCO
UNÏCO, 2/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu.
4. QSW Culture Center
Located along Suzhou Creek near m50, this Putuo structure holds two livehouses and a variety of other artistic spaces. While it might be most famous for hosting rounds of The Voice of China, QSW has hosted international gigs recently from American troubador Kurt Vile to Beijing electro-rock standouts Nova Heart.
QSW Culture Center, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu.
5. On Stage
The same folks behind JZ Club run this venue in hip Red Town. Boasting what many have dubbed the city's best sound system, On Stage mixes shows from Chinese stalwarts with gigs organized by local acts. The room has a large stage and can hold about 400 people.
On Stage, A2-101, Red Town, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Hongqiao Lu.
6. Inferno
The second incarnation of Inferno may have more of a live house feel but it has that same commitment to punk and metal. It's hosted a number of rocking standouts from home and abroad.
Inferno, 58 Dapu Lu, by Longhua Dong Lu.
7. Harley's Underground
Fresh off a renovation, Harley’s Underground retains that dive charm that's made it a mecca for Xuhui's rock and punk musicians. There's still cheap beer and a great rock n' roll vibe, with the spot being a favorite booking place for local rising rockers.
Harley's Underground, 265 Nandan Dong Lu, by Caoxi Lu.
Jazz Clubs in Shanghai
8. JZ Club
JZ Club, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu.
9. Heyday
Heyday, 50 Tai'an Lu, by Xinguo Lu.
10. Shake
Shake, 46 Maoming Nan Lu, 3/F, by Jinxian Lu.
11. House of Blues and Jazz
The House of Blues and Jazz is a spacious venue with live, you guessed it, blues and jazz music played by talented musicians. They pride themselves on being casual, fun and unpretentious.
House of Blues and Jazz, 60 Fuzhou Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu.
12. Peace Hotel Jazz Bar
Fairmont Peace Hotel Jazz Bar, G/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu.
14. Cotton Club
Cotton Club, 1428 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Fuxing Lu.
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