Classical

Paris Opera Children's Chorus
Originally created in 1985 near Paris under the name of ‘the Maitrise’, Paris Opera Children's Chorus is known for their diversified vocal formats. Their Shanghai concert is divided into three parts: Holy Repertoire, Lyrical Repertoire and French Songs. Jul 17, 7.30pm. 80-300rmb. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Yingchun Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.

Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra performs Tan Dun’s ‘Eroica’ and more. Jul 18, 7,30pm. 80-580rmb. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Yingchun Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.

The Pacific Boychoir Shanghai Concert
The Grammy award winning Pacific Boychoir stops in Shanghai for one night only during their international tour. Jul 20, 7.30pm. 80-500rmb. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Yingchun Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.

Australian Youth Orchestra Concert
Founded in 1948, Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) has attained a reputation amongst the performing arts community as one of the country's most prestigious artistic institutions - an elite training program for Australia's pinnacle of talented pre-professional musical artists. Jul 21, 7.30pm. 50-300rmb. Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Dong Lu, near Longmen Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.

Jazz

Gloria Bosman and Pu2ma
Gloria Bosman and Pu2ma, two female singers from South Africa, present a passionate combination of South African folk, African soul and jazz classics. Jul 17, 11.30pm. 30rmb. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, near Yongfu Lu, 6431 0269.

Katrine Madsen Quartet: Live in Shanghai
Danish jazz singer Katrine Madsen is one of the brightest stars in the Scandinavian jazz scene. Her soulful music is set to draw you in and take you away to a wonderful land. Jul 20, 10pm. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, near Yongfu Lu, 6431 0269.

Gigs & Concerts

Hip Hop Live Show
Local hip hop heroes Tim Wu, Naggy, Mr Trouble and more shake up Yuyintang with their crazy rhymes and cool beats. Jul 16, 9pm. 50rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.

Life Is Short, Just Be Sexy
Four local bands take over the stage tonight, including mbp, Rank, Pink Berry, and the Sonnet. Jul 17, 9pm. 40rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.

Clever Rebels Shanghai
Hosted by indie music organization Kadoushi from Hangzhou, Clever Rebels is a series of events dedicated to the finest of indie music all over the world. Its Shanghai leg features Asian duo 10, Karl Salzmann from Vienna and STB from Berlin. Jul 17, 9pm. 30rmb. 696 Live, Room 115, Building A, 188 Creative Garden, 188 Dongjiangwan Lu, near Tongxin Lu, 138 1871 9971.