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China Shanghai International Arts Festival 2026 (25th)

The 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival runs from 17 October to 15 November 2026, with nearly 400 programmes across Shanghai and branch venues.

Shanghai Grand Theatre with its curved white roof
Illustrative photo of Shanghai Grand Opera House and venues across Shanghai, not from this event.
Photo: Coolcaesar, CC BY-SA 4.0

About

The 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival runs from 17 October to 15 November 2026. The Shanghai government counts nearly 400 programmes and almost 1,100 performances, exhibitions and other activities.

The Shanghai Grand Opera House hosts the opening concert on 17 October and the closing production, American Ballet Theatre's Swan Lake. More than 80 performances are planned in public spaces such as parks and waterfronts, and more than 180 at branch venues in Jiangsu, Anhui and elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Nearly 400 programmes, almost 1,100 activities
  • More than 80 performances in public spaces
  • Tan Dun: Nushu Meets French Impressionism, outdoor symphony concert
  • Closing: American Ballet Theatre's Swan Lake

Details

Date
17 Oct to 15 Nov 2026
Venue
Shanghai Grand Opera House and venues across Shanghai
Where
Shanghai, China
Organiser
China Shanghai International Arts Festival
Status
Confirmed
Dates checked Official page
17 Oct to 15 Nov 2026
Shanghai Grand Opera House and venues across Shanghai

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