Live Music
Live Music in Shanghai
Catering to the local and expat party people alike with a little touch of home. The decent drink prices and food menu make Thirsty Monk the place to enjoy a quick business lunch, afternoon tea for the weary shopper, a cool beer after work, or rowdy, drunken all-nighters. Perfect for turning it into your local pub.
This outlet of the popular chain of live music bars specializes in urban soul with contemporary jazz, blues and smooth R&B played by professional musicians. This chilled-out live house serves Thai food at lunch and dinner, and plays host to weekly open mic jam sessions.
This venue outside downtown Shanghai is a “underground” rock venue and it puts on rock shows featuring up-and-coming local talent most weekends. The bar also boasts of being the only live music venue with an inexpensive hostel, for those blurry nights when you can't face a cab ride home.
This swanky creation brings a theatrical vibe to the riverfront, blending Baz Luhrmann's "Moulin Rouge" with elements of a jazz bar. Its mix of performance and music pays homage to cabarets of the '20s and '30s, while retaining that sophistication and exclusivity implicit in a Bund 6 address.
Featuring a walk-in humidor, this sophisticated cigar bar at the Regent Hotel boasts an impressive selection of the world's finest cigars. Starting in the late afternoon, escape the buzz of the city and select a stogie, drink or bite to eat from the menu at this plush hotel oasis.
A subterranean music collective with over a dozen practice room, this former bomb shelter has become a breeding ground for the local rock community. From established bands to new-comers, you can find them here. Most rooms are collective ventures, with a manager divvying out time slots to musicians and collecting monthly or hourly fees to cover the rent.
With dim lighting, lots of red plush and nightly live jazz, this live music haven gets the 50s/60s Parisian vibe just right. High tables, a comfortable upstairs lounge and circular balcony emphasize the performers and stage. A slightly older crowd enjoys the relatively pricey drinks while taking in some of the city's finest musicians.
This live music space and bar is located in a beautiful old villa just opposite the American Consulate building. Drop in to watch sports and you may find some local and international folk talents taking you through a range of acoustic numbers.