Shanghai tonight: where to check what's on
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We don't keep our own nightly list: Guestlist Shanghai (linked below) checks every club night by night.
Where do I check which clubs are free tonight?
Guestlist Shanghai is the site we send readers to for Shanghai nightlife. It lists, night by night, which clubs have free entry on its list and until what time, and it is updated daily. For the rest of the week, use its club-by-club calendar or this weekend.
How do I book a table at a Shanghai club?
Table minimums change by club and by night, and are usually paid on arrival. Guestlist Shanghai's table page shows the current minimum per club and takes a request in English, without a Chinese phone number.
Can I pay at clubs with a foreign card?
Many venues take Alipay or WeChat Pay, which you can link to a foreign card: see how to pay in China. For club-specific card payment, Guestlist Shanghai explains the options.
How do I get home after the metro closes?
Use Didi, the main ride-hailing app, which works with a foreign card linked in the app. Last-train times differ by line and station: check the board at your station before you go out.