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

Temples (UK) bring their 2026 world tour to Shenzhen on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at MAO Livehouse Sea World in Shekou, Nanshan. A small-room psychedelic indie rock show from one of the most acclaimed British bands of the past decade — the kind of intimate live music Shenzhen rarely gets on a Wednesday night.

About Temples

Temples are a British psychedelic rock band from Kettering, England, formed in 2012. The four-piece — vocalist/guitarist James Bagshaw, bassist Tom Warmerdam, drummer Samuel Sherwood-Tagg, and guitarist Adam Smith — earned immediate hype when their debut single «Shelter Song» landed them on BBC Sound of 2014 shortlists before they'd released an album. Three studio albums followed («Sun Structures», «Volcano», «Hot Motion»), plus an instrumental soundtrack record «Exotico». Their sound mixes Tame Impala-style neo-psychedelia with classic 1960s British pop hooks and Stooges-style guitar crunch. Signature songs you will hear on the Shenzhen concert: «Shelter Song», «Sun Structures», «Mesmerise», «Move with Me», and «Hot Motion».

When and Where Is the Temples Shenzhen Concert?

The Temples Shenzhen 2026 concert is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with doors opening at 19:30 and the show starting at 20:30 (Asia/Shanghai). The venue is MAO Livehouse Sea World (海上世界店), a 400-capacity standing-room livehouse on the second-floor of Shekou's Sea World complex in Nanshan. This is a proper club show — no seats, big sound, tight stage.

Tickets and Pricing for Temples Shenzhen

Temples Shenzhen concert tickets are CNY 280 presale / CNY 350 door. Tickets are sold through the official「MAO Livehouse」 WeChat mini-program, the show's Damai (大麥) page, and 247 Tickets. Show is on sale now according to Songkick — seated VIP balcony tickets are CNY 480 if you prefer not to stand.

Who Should Attend the Temples Shenzhen Concert?

• Expats and English-speaking music fans who want indie concert Shenzhen without the Mandarin
• Psychedelic and shoegaze fans — Temples nail the 1960s British rock throwback
• Tame Impala, MGMT, and Pond fans who want a smaller-room version of that sound
• Anyone who wants a low-cost Wednesday night out in Shekou Sea World (the area has restaurants, bars, and a waterfront boardwalk before the show)

How to Get to MAO Livehouse Sea World

Address: Sea World Culture and Arts Center, Shekou, Nanshan District, Shenzhen (深圳市南山区蛇口望海路海上世界文化与艺术中心). The easiest route is Metro Line 2 / Line 8 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A — the livehouse is a 3-minute walk from the metro. From Futian, count on about 35 minutes by metro or 25 minutes by Didi. The Shekou Sea World area is one of the easiest nightlife destinations in Shenzhen — arrive at 18:00 and grab dinner at the Sea World plaza.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the show be in English? Yes — the entire show is in English. The band will do short on-stage banter but no Cantonese or Mandarin.

Are phones and cameras allowed? Yes. Small cameras and phones are fine; no professional DSLR cameras or flash. The crowd is friendly and usually cooperative for short audience-filmed clips.

How long is the concert? Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, plus a 30-minute opening set.

Listing last updated: August 3, 2026. Source: Songkick Shenzhen 2026 concerts page + MAO Livehouse official program.