Whisky Live Shanghai Whisky Live at the Shanghai Exhibition Center turns a passing interest in whisky into a deep appreciation, through mixology demonstrations, tasting sessions and masterclasses extolling the spirit's culinary value. Live entertainment adds to the event's merry, festive feel.

Osmanthus Festival During autumn, the sweet-smelling Osmanthus flowers are in full bloom and Shanghai celebrates their beauty and fragrance with a special festival. You'll see locals admiring the flowers on strolls, or over tea, card games and activities like storytelling.

Shanghai Restaurant Week From tender Chinese drunken chicken to rich French foie gras, Shanghai is known as a gourmet city. Shanghai Restaurant Week provides a good chance to sample some of this fine food, with top establishments offering menus at discounted prices.

Roewe Shanghai Masters Snooker The Shanghai Indoor Stadium hosts masterful displays of snooker during the Roewe Shanghai Masters. With top world players like Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry and World Champion Neil Robertson competing, there's bound to be some tightly fought frames.

Mid-Autumn Festival The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. As per ancient Chinese tradition, Shanghai locals spend this day with their family eating sweet 'mooncakes' filled with red bean paste and observing the full moon.