Nightlife things to do in Shanghai

We rank 440 nightlife and evening things to do in Shanghai, China. The highest scoring is Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $3 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Ranked experiences
440
In the 90+ Club
3
Available today
60
From
$3

Nightlife in Shanghai compared

Top 10 nightlife and evening things to do in Shanghai by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights95$1157h5/5 (1,374)
Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai94$998h5/5 (243)
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai91$793h5/5 (1,693)
Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession87$893h4.9/5 (295)
Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour87$653h4.9/5 (637)
Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience86$1553h5/5 (374)
Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train86$39911h4.9/5 (240)
Shanghai Small-Group Night Tour by Bike85$1104h5/5 (123)
Private Shanghai Shopping Tour with Local Shopping Guru84$954h5/5 (96)
Photo Session on the Famous Shanghai Skyline83$51h5/5 (41)

Every nightlife experience we rank in Shanghai

Nightlife in Shanghai: common questions

What are the best nightlife things to do in Shanghai?
Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100 from 1,374 traveler reviews. Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai, Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai, Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession follow close behind. We rank 440 nightlife experiences in Shanghai in total.
How much do nightlife activities in Shanghai cost?
Expect around $107 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is City Center Authentic Local Food Tour-Tip Based from €3, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book nightlife activities in Shanghai for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked nightlife experiences we track in Shanghai currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank nightlife experiences in Shanghai?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable nightlife options in Shanghai, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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