Time Out Tickets is the best place to get your hands on tickets for Shanghai's hottest events. Right now we've got Alan Walker, Years & Years, Clean Bandit, Strawberry Festival – showcasing the likes of The Vaccines, The Drums and Charli XCX – and Broadway behemoth Wicked.
Alan Walker
Norwegian producer and DJ Alan Walker has been churning out dance hits since he was 19 years old. His biggest single, 'Faded', hit over 1 billion views on YouTube and received platinum awards in more than ten countries. He's back in China for what ought to be another jam-packed hand-raising show.
Linx 98 Huaihai Zhong Lu. May 11. 10pm. 480RMB; 380RMB (presale).
Years & Years
British dance-pop trio and friends of Sam Smith and Katy Perry make their Shanghai debut as part of a spin-off show from Beijing's MTA Festival. The group specialise in dancefloor-friendly, breezy electronica,
Bandai Namco Shanghai Base 179 Yichang Lu. May 19. 9pm. 400RMB; 320RMB (presale).
Clean Bandit
Cambridge-formed Clean Bandit claimed the Christmas number one spot in the UK last year with their radio-friendly mix of light electronic pop and crossover classical elements.
Bandai Namco Shanghai Base 179 Yichang Lu. May 21. 9pm. 360RMB; 280RMB (presale).
Oliver Heldens
Oliver Heldens is one of the most prolific and successful producers around, he is also a resolute perfectionist. Working tirelessly in his studio to craft new sounds and directions at every available opportunity, he’s a truly dedicated artist who refuses to cut corners.
M2 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu. May 12. 10pm. 200RMB.
Strawberry Festival
Modern Sky's Strawberry Festival returns to Shanghai once more for the May holiday with The Vaccines, The Drums, KSHMR, Charli XCX, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and lots more.
Expo Garden Park Shibo Avenue. Apr 29-May 1. 11am. 599RMB (early-bird tickets)
Wicked
This musical prequel to The Wizard of Oz, the critically acclaimed hit show Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz from a different angle. It tells the story of the witches of Oz, whose initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships until the world decides to call one 'good' and the other one 'wicked'.
Shanghai Culture Square 36 Yongjia Lu. Until May 14. 7.15pm. 200-780RMB.