Events in Shanghai in March 2027
Shanghai event dates for March 2027 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to March.
Shanghai's March 2027 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
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Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Mar 3 - Mar 17
- Mar 5 - Mar 28
Shanghai Art Museum Spring Exhibition
A curated exhibition showcasing contemporary Chinese artists and international collaborations, hosted at the Shanghai Art Museum.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Mar 10 - Mar 20
Shanghai International Film Festival - Spring Screening Series
A special spring screening series featuring international and Chinese films, held at various cinemas across Shanghai as a lead-up to the main summer festival.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- International Women's Day · publicMar 8
- Long weekendMar 6–Mar 8
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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Turn these March events into a full Shanghai plan, every place checked for closures, limited hours, and booking needs on your dates.