Don't miss
Fri 11 Sep · 7pm
G.E.M. «I AM GLORIA 2.0» World Tour — Shenzhen
Twelve stadium nights from Hong Kong's G.E.M., with the last four over Golden Week (1–2 and 4–5 Oct).
Shenzhen Universiade Stadium · Longgang深圳大运中心体育场
Sat 26 Sep · 7pm
Aaron Kwok «ICONIC» World Tour 2026 — Shenzhen
The Cantopop Heavenly King's ICONIC world tour stop, one night at the Shenzhen Sports Center arena in Futian.
Shenzhen Sports Center Arena · Futian深圳体育中心体育馆
Closed 7 Oct
Arts of the Great Ocean: Masterpieces from the Musée du quai Branly
171 canoe prows, ritual sculptures and ornaments from Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia, on loan from Paris. Free, closes 7 Oct.
Nanshan Museum · Nanshan南山博物馆
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
On all month
Around town →- 12 Jun – 7 OctArts of the Great Ocean: Masterpieces from the Musée du quai BranlyNanshan Museum, Nanshan · Free, no booking
- 15 Aug – 18 OctLindy Lee: Stars of the World — Sea World Culture & Arts CenterDesign Society, Shekou · Centre pass from ¥68 (set day) / ¥97 (flexible day)
- 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
- 5 Sep – 7 OctPassing the Torch Through the Brush: Figurative Oil PaintingsHe Xiangning Art Museum, OCT · See details
- 11 Sep – 7 OctThe Charm of Plurality: International Print ExhibitionGuan Shanyue Art Museum, Futian · Free
- 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
Week of Mon 31 Aug
Week of Mon 7 Sep
- 9 Sep – 11 SepCIOE 2026: 27th China Int'l Optoelectronic ExpoTrade Shows · Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao'an · Free with registration
- 9 Sep – 11 SepELEXCON 2026: Shenzhen International Electronics ShowTrade Shows · Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao'an · See details
- Fri 11 SepG.E.M. «I AM GLORIA 2.0» World Tour — ShenzhenShows · Shenzhen Universiade Stadium, Longgang · ¥380–¥1,680
- Sun 13 SepJason Derulo «The Last Dance» China Tour — ShenzhenShows · Shenzhen Sports Center Arena, Futian · ¥399–¥1,199 stands, ¥1,399 floor
Week of Mon 14 Sep
- 14 Sep – 18 SepShenzhen SEO Conference 2026Trade Shows · The St. Regis Shenzhen, Luohu · US$600–$1,800
- Sat 19 SepHello APEC Shekou Cultural Market: New Zealand, Australia & PNGAround Town · Shekou Expat Service Center, Shekou · Free entry
- Sat 19 SepMasiwei «The Lottery» Tour — ShenzhenShows · Shenzhen Universiade Gymnasium, Longgang · ¥399–¥999 (floor ¥999; stands ¥399/599/799)
Week of Mon 21 Sep
- Tue 22 SepGod Is an Astronaut — 2026 China Tour, ShenzhenShows · B10 Live, OCT · ¥320 advance / ¥380 full price
- Sat 26 SepHENRY «ENJOY THE SHOW» Tour 2026 — ShenzhenShows · Shenzhen Universiade Gymnasium, Longgang · ¥488–¥1,688
- Sat 26 SepAaron Kwok «ICONIC» World Tour 2026 — ShenzhenShows · Shenzhen Sports Center Arena, Futian · ¥480–¥1,680
- 26 Sep – 27 SepProject Refuel: Héctor Oaks (vinyl set) at OILShows · OIL Club, Futian · ¥148
- Sat 26 SepMocca — Live in ShenzhenShows · MAO Livehouse Sea World, Shekou · ¥188–¥418
- 26 Sep – 27 SepAR/CO at AM06Shows · AM06 Shenzhen, Futian · ¥158
- Sun 27 SepThe Omnific — Live in ShenzhenShows · MAO Livehouse Sea World, Shekou · ¥280–¥380
Week of Mon 28 Sep
- 28 Sep – 4 OctShenzhen Open 2026 (World Snooker Tour ranking event)Around Town · Bao'an Sports Center Arena, Bao'an · From ¥60
- Mon 28 SepKatatonia — Live in ShenzhenShows · B10 Live, OCT · ¥280–¥320
- Tue 29 SepWondershare Cross-border Video Marketing SalonMeetups · Wondershare Roadshow Hall (Software Industry Base), Nanshan · Free (registration)
- 29 Sep – 3 OctUpperHills Wine Festival 2026 (Fizzy Bizzy)Around Town · UpperHills, Futian · No entry ticket mentioned; drink prices not published
- Wed 30 SepCreative Economy Talk: Content, Business & Operations for Brands and Studios — ShekouMeetups · Nanhai E-Cool Creative Park, Shekou · Free (registration)
- Wed 30 SepAnson Seabra — Live in ShenzhenShows · MAO Livehouse Shenzhen (Brewtown), Bao'an · See Showstart
Every week
All regulars →- 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 TueShenzhen Toastmasters Club: Tuesday Public Speaking NightHuarong Building (New Oriental, 3F) · Free for guests
- 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
Good to know
What's on in Shenzhen in September 2026?
32 dated events so far, including Arts of the Great Ocean: Masterpieces from the Musée du quai Branly, Lindy Lee: Stars of the World — Sea World Culture & Arts Center, Pan Yuliang: 90 Original Works — MOCAPE, Shenzhen, Yan Shanchun: Archaeology of Memory — MOCAPE, Wayfinders of the Stars: Austronesian Seafaring Cultures — OCAT Shenzhen. We add more as organisers announce them.
What's on every week?
7 weekly regulars, like TakeOut Comedy Open Mic (Sundays) (Every Sun), Live Band Every Night at The Terrace, Sea World (Every Sun & Mon & Tue & Wed & Thu & Fri & Sat), DMZ Toastmasters: Monday Public Speaking Night (Houhai) (Every Mon), Shenzhen Toastmasters Club: Tuesday Public Speaking Night (Every Tue).