The Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival lights up Shanghai's Old City every winter with zodiac-themed lantern displays, tangyuan and snacks around Yuyuan Bazaar.
Food festivals in Shanghai worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
January 2027 1 festival
May 2027 1 festival
Shanghai Burger Month ★ 3.9
Shanghai Burger Month is Nomfluence's annual May-long citywide event where 15 Shanghai restaurants each debut one new burger, tracked with a stamp passport.
August 2027 1 festival
China Restaurant Week's autumn edition lets diners book fixed-price set menus at hundreds of Shanghai restaurants, from casual lunches to multi-course dinners.
Dates to be confirmed
Global Taste in Shanghai 2026 is a year-long, city-run programme of seasonal food streets and pop-up festivals across Shanghai, from BBQ fairs to local flavors.
The Laowaijie American BBQ Festival brings barbecue brands from more than 10 countries to Shanghai's Hongmei Road food street, with live music and family games.
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Shanghai Essentials: Old Town, Skyline, and Local Food Tour
Discover Shanghai's top attractions on well-structured day. See the Lujiazui skyline, explore the Old Town, and enjoy a classic Shanghai-style lunch with soup dumpling...
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Shanghai: Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience
Experience the elegance of Chinese tea culture through Song Dynasty rituals and guided tastings of three iconic teas in this immersive, expertly led ceremony.
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Shanghai: Jing'an Temple Ticket & Local Food Tour (Pickup)
Explore an ancient Buddhist sanctuary, where you can pray for blessings and go on a walking food tour to savor authentic Shanghai flavors like the Shredded Radish Past...
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