6 fantastic things to do this weekend

INTRO Festival

Saturday 29, 2pm, Expo Garden Park, 380RMB

The Beijing-born electronic music festival makes its Shanghai debut with headliners including Germany's DJ Koze and Detroit techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson, plus a strong roster of local talent across two stages. Also on the bill are Bicep, Lawrence, Markus Nasty + MC Dizzle K, Hodge, Desto, plus SVBKVLT crew members Osheyack, Swimful, Kilo Vee and Howell.

All Hallows Eve falling on a Monday this year has seemingly given everyone an excuse to party all weekend. Whether you've been planning your costume for months or are thinking of putting that old bed sheet to good use, Shanghai naturally has a plethora of nightlife options for you to freak out at - check out six of Shanghai's best Halloween parties right here, and click 'read more' below for the full guide to Halloween in Shanghai.

Woodstock of Eating

Friday 28-Sunday 30, The Bund, 25RMB

Do you like your food festivals with a tinge of mud and classic rock? Well you might be in luck, as the Woodstock of Eating festival is coming to Shanghai for the first time, bringing together street food vendors, craftspeople, designers and music. The globally-minded festival, which made its Beijing debut last year, places a focus on bringing a carnival atmosphere to the big city while uniting international and local forms of fun. We'll stick our index and pinky up to that. 

The Big Wave

Friday 28, 9pm, Yuyintang, 100RMB

This Beijing trio merge the cold, calculated electronics of Kraftwerk with the moody, jagged post-punk of Joy Division and then throw in an element of completely bat-shit craziness to their live shows to make for one of the most memorable Chinese acts you'll see live all year. This show is part of an epic national tour in support of their new album and that, plus the chance to see them go nuts in the close confines of YYT, should make for a raucous night.

Velocity

Friday 28-Saturday 29, 7.30pm, Theatre Above, 180-450RMB

Contemporary dance/theatre hybrid that won Taiwan’s prestigious 2008 Tashin Arts Awards explores how progress also means loss and that contemporary society both brings people together and pulls them apart. The group uses experimental theatre, traditional drama, mime and multi-media effects to make their much-lauded point. 

If Anything Happens to the Cat

Sunday 30, 9pm, Yuyintang, 150RMB

This Belgian indie-rock outfit are well worth getting out on a Sunday night for - even a Sunday night after a massive Halloween party.