Shows & Events

International English stand-up comedy in Shanghai — every Friday night.

A weekly live show at Cages Bar & Sports, plus a guide to the best comedy and offline events happening across the city.

The Friday Show

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What to Expect

Doors 7:30 PM · Show 8:30 PM · 70–80 minutes

A rotating lineup of local and visiting comedians performing in English. The host opens the room, three to five comedians take the stage, and by 10 PM you're back at the bar with a drink and a room full of people you just laughed with for an hour.

Tickets and door reservations are handled through our authorized ticket page. Group bookings for tables of up to 10 are available — get in early, grab dinner before the show, and make a night of it.

The Venue — Cages Bar & Sports

3F, Jing'an Sports Center
429 Jiangning Road (near Wuding Road), Shanghai

Cages is a full bar and restaurant with batting cages, bowling lanes, pool tables, and live sports on every screen. Show up early for dinner, stay late for everything else. The comedy show happens in a dedicated room on the third floor — intimate, well-lit for the stage, and built for a real audience experience.

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The Newbie Section

Traveling solo? New to Shanghai? Just want to meet people? Ask for a seat at The Newbie Section when you arrive.

It's a section of the room reserved for people who came alone and don't want to stay that way. The host will say hi during the show, and by the end of the night you'll know where everyone's from, what they're doing in China, and probably where you're all going next.

General Info

Everything you need to know about our weekly show — schedule, what to bring, how to find us, and what to do after. Save the poster, share it with a friend, or screenshot it for later.

Other Comedy & Offline Events in Shanghai

Comedy Corner is one night a week. Shanghai has a lot more going on.

We keep a running guide to comedy nights, open mics, and offline events worth your time across the city — produced by friends, partners, and venues we trust. If you're looking for something to do on a night that isn't Friday, start here.

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