Nightlife things to do in Shanghai

We rank 308 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 $5 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Ranked experiences
308
In the 90+ Club
3
Available today
60
From
$5

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$307h5/5 (1,268)
Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai93$198h5/5 (234)
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai92$423h5/5 (1,596)
Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience89$603h5/5 (364)
Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option86$53h4.9/5 (122)
Shanghai Small-Group Night Tour by Bike86$554h5/5 (123)
Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour85$653h4.9/5 (629)
Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour from Shanghai85$405h4.8/5 (144)
Private Shanghai Shopping Tour with Local Shopping Guru83$564h5/5 (95)
Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession83$893h4.9/5 (287)

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 1,268 traveler reviews. Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai, Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai, Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience follow close behind. We rank 308 nightlife experiences in Shanghai in total.
How much do nightlife activities in Shanghai cost?
Expect around $121 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option from $5, 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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