Temples — Live in Shenzhen | Aug 26 | MAO Livehouse Sea World

Temples — the UK psych-rock four-piece from Kettering — return to China for a Shenzhen headline show on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at MAO Livehouse Sea World. Catch the «Shimmer in the Dark» era live in Nanshan for one night only.

About Temples

Temples are James Bagshaw (vocals, guitar), Tom Warmsley (bass), Adam Smith (keyboards) and Rens Riksen (drums). They exploded onto the British indie scene in 2012 with the single «Shelter Song» — a six-string raga-pop anthem that landed them on BBC Radio 6Music’s A-list before they had even released a full album. Their 2014 debut Sun Structures cemented their reputation as one of the most distinctive British psych-rock bands of the decade, blending 60s jangle, 70s space-rock and modern shoegaze textures. Their most recent album Exotico (2023) saw them widen their palette with Latin rhythms, glitter-pop hooks and a more cinematic production style, while 2025’s standalone single «Day of the Lords» previewed the band’s next era.

Signature songs likely on the Shenzhen setlist:

• «Shelter Song» — the breakout single, still a live favourite
• «Mesmerise» — the slow-burn epic from Sun Structures
• «Move With the Season» — shimmering chorus, classic Temples
• «Certainty» — the disco-psych crossover from Volcano
• «The Echo of Wonder» — fan-favourite and live closer

When and Where Is Temples Shenzhen?

Temples play one night in Shenzhen on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at MAO Livehouse (Sea World) (深圳南山区海上世界 MAO Livehouse) in Nanshan District. Doors typically open at 7:30 PM with the support act at 8:00 PM and Temples on stage around 9:00 PM. MAO Livehouse Sea World is the flagship 600-cap indie venue in the Shekou waterfront district.

Tickets and Pricing for Temples Shenzhen

Tickets are sold via Showstart, Douban, and at the door. Advance tickets are typically RMB 220-280 presale, with door prices higher. International indie acts at this scale often sell out — book ahead via the official ticketing channels.

Who Should Attend Temples Shenzhen

• UK psych-rock fans who discovered Temples via Sun Structures and never saw them live
• Expat indie / alt-rock crowd looking for English-language live music Shenzhen 2026
• Fans of Tame Impala, MGMT, Pond and the modern neo-psychedelia scene
• Shekou residents wanting a midweek gig within walking distance of Sea World metro

How to Get to MAO Livehouse Sea World

Address: Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District, Shenzhen (深圳市南山区蛇口海上世界). Metro: Line 12 to Sea World Station (海上世界站) — the venue is a 5-minute walk from Exit A. Taxi from Futian: About 25 minutes. The Shekou waterfront has multiple late-night food and drink options for after the show.

Indie concert Shenzhen — Temples bring the «Shimmer in the Dark» tour to MAO Livehouse Sea World for one night only on August 26, 2026.