Don't miss
Thu 26 – Sat 28 Nov
China Hi-Tech Fair 2026 (CHTF, 28th)
China's largest national high-tech fair, since 1999: AI, robotics, semiconductors, low-altitude economy, energy and biotech; new 'big energy' sector in 2026.
Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center · Bao'an深圳国际会展中心
Free if pre-registered by 25 Nov noon; ¥120 after
On now · until 19 Nov
Yan Shanchun: Archaeology of Memory — MOCAPE
A solo show for Yan Shanchun, the Shenzhen-based painter of quiet West Lake landscapes, at MOCAPE in Futian until 19 November.
MOCAPE · Futian深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆
From ¥30
On now · until 1 Nov
Wayfinders of the Stars: Austronesian Seafaring Cultures — OCAT Shenzhen
Everyday and ritual objects from the Austronesian peoples who sailed from the China–Taiwan coast across the Pacific, at OCAT in OCT-LOFT until 1 November.
OCAT Shenzhen · OCT华侨城当代艺术中心
¥89
On now · until 6 Dec
Foreign Lands and Mother Tongue: 8th Global Overseas Chinese Artists Exhibition
Design, type and art by diaspora Chinese makers, across all six main halls of the OCT museum.
He Xiangning Art Museum · OCT何香凝美术馆
See detailsEN · 中文
On all month
Around town →- 25 Aug – 29 NovPan Yuliang: 90 Original Works — MOCAPE, ShenzhenMOCAPE, Futian · Not confirmed (MOCAPE entry is free; some shows are ticketed)
- 1 Sep – 19 NovYan Shanchun: Archaeology of Memory — MOCAPEMOCAPE, Futian · From ¥30
- 4 Sep – 1 NovWayfinders of the Stars: Austronesian Seafaring Cultures — OCAT ShenzhenOCAT Shenzhen, OCT · ¥89
- 19 Sep – 6 DecForeign Lands and Mother Tongue: 8th Global Overseas Chinese Artists ExhibitionHe Xiangning Art Museum, OCT · See details
- 24 Sep – 22 NovHappy Valley Shenzhen Halloween 2026: Surprise Fun FestivalHappy Valley Shenzhen, OCT · Day ¥260 (about ¥228 discounted), night from ¥188 (about ¥159 discounted); child/senior ¥130, student ¥190 (prices checked 1 Oct 2026)
- 25 Sep – 30 MayDavid Hockney: Bigger & Closer — ShenzhenBASE Digital Art Center, Nanshan · From ¥58; reduced tickets for children under 1.5 m, over-60s and students
- 30 Sep – 28 FebJon Burgerman: It's Great to Create! — Prince Bay Art Center, ShekouPrince Bay Art Center, Shekou · ¥38 early bird · ¥68 regular
- 1 Oct – 30 MayPrehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs — Immersive Experience, ShenzhenBASE Digital Art Center, Nanshan · From ¥58; reduced tickets for children under 1.5 m (with an adult)
- 1 Oct – 29 NovPrix Pictet: StormFotografiska Shenzhen, Nanshan · From ¥48 (day pass to all shows)
- 1 Oct – 14 MarTOILETPAPER: ToiletFotoPaperGrafiskaFotografiska Shenzhen, Nanshan · From ¥48 (day pass to all shows)
- 1 Oct – 30 SepTranscendent Realities: Monumental-Scale PhotographyFotografiska Shenzhen, Nanshan · From ¥48 (day pass to all shows)
- 1 Oct – 14 MarShi Guowei: FestaFotografiska Shenzhen, Nanshan · From ¥48 (day pass to all shows)
- 1 Oct – 17 JanMichael Najjar: Morphing Equilibrium — Fotografiska ShenzhenFotografiska Shenzhen, Nanshan · From ¥48 (day pass to all shows)
Week of Mon 26 Oct
- 31 Oct – 1 NovLost Kingdom Halloween Masquerade by Pandora PartiesShows · Venue TBC, Shenzhen · Tickets via Xiaohongshu
- Sun 1 NovQuadrant (气象限定) Asia Tour — ShenzhenShows · HOU LIVE (KK ONE, Xiasha), Futian · ¥118 advance · ¥138 full price · ¥208 for two
- Sun 1 NovMosi Zishi «The Night Ablaze with Light» — Live in ShenzhenShows · B10 Live, OCT · ¥128–¥188
Week of Mon 2 Nov
- Thu 5 NovMen I Trust — Live in ShenzhenShows · ON AIR Live (China Resources Tower), Nanshan · ¥328–¥888
- Fri 6 NovA Little Conversation (简单对话) — Live in ShenzhenShows · HOU LIVE (KK ONE, Xiasha), Futian · ¥149 early bird · ¥199 full price · ¥299 VIP · ¥399 SVIP
- Sat 7 NovThe Pains of Being Pure at Heart — Live in ShenzhenShows · B10 Live, OCT · ¥168–¥220
- Sat 7 NovIndignu — Live in ShenzhenShows · HOU LIVE (KK ONE, Xiasha), Futian · ¥178
- Sat 7 NovGrapes Not Angry (葡萄不愤怒) «Where She Wants to Go» Tour — ShenzhenShows · MAO Livehouse Sea World, Shekou · ¥109 advance · ¥129 full price
- Sat 7 Nov飞行冠军 «Surfacing» Album Tour — ShenzhenShows · CH8 Livehouse (Yuehai), Nanshan · ¥99 advance · ¥159 VIP · ¥179 two people
- Sun 8 NovSleep Leaps (碎梦飞跃) «Outside It's Summer» Tour — ShenzhenShows · B10 Live, OCT · ¥100 advance · ¥130 full price · ¥180 for two
Week of Mon 9 Nov
- Wed 11 NovSchnellertollermeier — Live in ShenzhenShows · HOU LIVE (KK ONE, Xiasha), Futian · ¥158–¥300
- Thu 12 NovGong Gong Gong (工工工) — «80 Minutes» Live in ShenzhenShows · B10 Live, OCT · ¥120 advance · ¥160 door
- Fri 13 NovThe Seven Mile Journey — Tour 2026, ShenzhenShows · HOU LIVE (KK ONE, Xiasha), Futian · ¥160
- Sun 15 NovChaosland (潮池蓝) «Dream List» Tour — ShenzhenShows · B10 Live, OCT · ¥120 full price
Week of Mon 16 Nov
- Fri 20 NovLo Ta-yu «Spring Dragon Symphony Night» — ShenzhenShows · Longgang International Art Center, Longgang · From ¥480
- Fri 20 NovUnprocessed — Tour 2026, ShenzhenShows · B10 Live, OCT · ¥180–¥320
- Fri 20 NovBrickleberry (脆莓) «Vibrant Life» Tour — ShenzhenShows · HOU LIVE · Z Space (Joy Harbour), Bao'an · ¥158 advance · ¥178 full price · ¥278 VIP · ¥288 two people
- Fri 20 NovShallowEnd (浅水) «Container» Album Tour — ShenzhenShows · HOU LIVE (KK ONE, Xiasha), Futian · ¥108 advance · ¥128 full price · ¥188 two people
- Sat 21 NovJulefrokost 2026: Danish Christmas Party with Tombola, ShenzhenMeetups · The Happy Monk (Uniway Qianhai), Nanshan · Tickets TBA (registration not open yet)
- Sun 22 NovDavid Hugo — Live in ShenzhenShows · HOU LIVE (KK ONE, Xiasha), Futian · ¥180–¥340
- Sun 22 NovKings of Convenience — Live in ShenzhenShows · MAO Livehouse Sea World, Shekou · ¥360–¥420
Week of Mon 23 Nov
- 25 Nov – 27 NovCPSE Shenzhen 2026: Charging, Battery Swap, PV-Storage & Battery Technology ExpoTrade Shows · Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Futian · See details
- Wed 25 NovBlack Country, New Road — Tour 2026, ShenzhenShows · MAO Livehouse Sea World, Shekou · ¥300–¥340
- 26 Nov – 28 NovChina Hi-Tech Fair 2026 (CHTF, 28th)Trade Shows · Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao'an · Free if pre-registered by 25 Nov noon; ¥120 after
- 27 Nov – 29 NovSITE 2026: 11th Shenzhen International Tourism ExpoTrade Shows · Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Futian · See details
- Fri 27 NovTian Yuan @ Impossible Triangle «Mini Rainbow» — Live in ShenzhenShows · B10 Live, OCT · ¥180–¥320
- Sat 28 NovDemxntia — Tour 2026, ShenzhenShows · ON AIR Live (China Resources Tower), Nanshan · ¥220–¥320
- Sat 28 NovL.N.Party (昨夜派对) «For Us» Tour — ShenzhenShows · HOU LIVE (KK ONE, Xiasha), Futian · ¥150 advance · ¥180 full price
Every week
All regulars →- Every SunFree Chinese Class for Foreigners in Bao'an (Sundays)Venue TBC · Free
- Every Sat & SunSunset Radio at Casablanca Beach Club (Weekends)Casablanca Beach Club · Beach entry ¥20
- Every SunChangeway Bilingual Toastmasters: Sunday Public Speaking (Chegongmiao)Jinsong Building (Tairan, Chegongmiao) · Free for guests
- Every SunConvoVibe English Corner in Universiade Park, Longgang (Sundays)Universiade Park Book Café · Free (buy a drink)
- Every Sun & Wed & FriEnglish Corner Longhua at The Crazy Coconut Bar (Baishilong)The Crazy Coconut Bar · ¥35 incl. a drink
- Every Sun & WedLiberty English Dinner Party: English Corner (Wednesdays & Sundays)Venue TBC · Price not stated (order food and drink)
- Every SunTakeOut Comedy Open Mic (Sundays)The Flames · Free entry (one-drink minimum)
- Every Sun & Mon & Tue & Wed & Thu & Fri & SatLive Band Every Night at The Terrace, Sea WorldThe Terrace · No cover mentioned; cocktails ¥88
- Every MonDMZ Toastmasters: Monday Public Speaking Night (Houhai)Mangguowang Building (Houhai) · Free for guests
- Every MonSIAFL Monday Night Football League (Haibin Eco-Sports Park)Futian Haibin Eco-Sports Park · Free to watch; player fees not published
- Every TueSpeak & Bloom Tuesday Morning English Corner — ShekouVenue TBC · Price not stated — message the organizer
- Every TueShenzhen Toastmasters Club: Tuesday Public Speaking NightHuarong Building (New Oriental, 3F) · Free for guests
- Every TueShekou Language Exchange at Barfly (Tuesdays)Barfly Creative Commune Pub · Buy one drink
- Every WedMi Casa Es Su Casa: Wednesday Latin Night at RevolucionRevolucion Cocktail · Free entry
- Every WedShekou IMAGINE Toastmasters: Wednesday Public Speaking NightShekou Television (SKTV), Merchants Building · Free for guests
- Every WedCross-border Sellers' Tea Salon — Longhua (Wednesdays)Huanzhi Center (One Mall, Longhua) · Free or ¥39.8
- Every WedSea World Series Trivia Night (Wednesdays)George & Dragon British Pub · Free (no entry fee)
- Every WedTakeOut Comedy Open Mic (Wednesdays)The Flames · Free (one purchase at the bar)
- Every ThuSHIP Toastmasters: Thursday Public Speaking Night (Hi-Tech Park)Howey Technology Building · Free for guests
- Every ThuCraft Head Pub Quiz (Thursdays)Craft Head Brewing Co. · Entry fee not listed · free pints for round winners
- Every ThuDouble D Chinese Corner (Thursdays, Nanshan)Venue TBC · Price not stated — message the organizer
- Every FriCBD Toastmasters: Friday Public Speaking Night (Futian)Shenmao Commercial Center · Free for guests
- Every FriDouble D Bilingual Corner (Fridays, Nanshan)Venue TBC · Price not stated — message the organizer
- Every FriLanguage & Culture Exchange at The Flames (Fridays, Sea World)The Flames · ¥58 incl. welcome drink
- Every SatShenzhen Striders Park Run (Saturdays, Talent Park)Shenzhen Talent Park · Free
- Every SatAFROFIT at Sigma CoffeeSIGMA Coffee Park · ¥99 single / ¥79 group rate
- Every SatShekou Hash House Harriers: Saturday Trail RunGeorge & Dragon British Pub · ¥80 men / ¥60 women / ¥30 children
- Every SatChinese, English & Cantonese Corner at Joy City (Saturdays)Venue TBC · Ask the host
- Every SatPassion Saturday: Latin Passion's Saturday Dance Party (Chegongmiao)Latin Passion Studio (Chegongmiao) · ¥88 early bird / ¥128 at the door / ¥248 with the 6pm class (June 2026 poster)
- MonthlyTeach Each Other AI: Learn to Code with AI MeetupTroubleMaker Hackerspace · See details
Good to know
What's on in Shenzhen in November 2026?
41 dated events so far, including Pan Yuliang: 90 Original Works — MOCAPE, Shenzhen, Yan Shanchun: Archaeology of Memory — MOCAPE, Wayfinders of the Stars: Austronesian Seafaring Cultures — OCAT Shenzhen, Foreign Lands and Mother Tongue: 8th Global Overseas Chinese Artists Exhibition, Happy Valley Shenzhen Halloween 2026: Surprise Fun Festival. We add more as organisers announce them.
What's on every week?
30 weekly regulars, like Free Chinese Class for Foreigners in Bao'an (Sundays) (Every Sun), Sunset Radio at Casablanca Beach Club (Weekends) (Every Sat & Sun), Changeway Bilingual Toastmasters: Sunday Public Speaking (Chegongmiao) (Every Sun), ConvoVibe English Corner in Universiade Park, Longgang (Sundays) (Every Sun).