Hot Tickets

Metallica

Metallica have added a second show at Shanghai’s Mercedes-Benz Arena on 14th August after their 13th August show sold out. Metallica is hugely popular in China, where their music is associated with the ‘opening-up’ period. Fans will be able to experience this legendary hard rock show in the Mercedes-Benz Arena.

14 August. RMB 480 – 1,680. Mercedes-Benz Arena, 1200 EXPO Avenue, Pudong. Web: www.damai.cn.

Pet Shop Boys

One of the most influential electro pop bands in the world comes to China for the first time. The duo, formed in London in the early 80s, became superstars with their hits “West End Girls” and “It's a Sin”. They went on to sell more than 50 albums worldwide. Their music mixes chart pop with new wave and disco influences. Check out Talk’s review of their new album “Electric” on our RMB page this month.

20 August, 8pm. RMB 480 – 1,280. Shanghai Grand Stage, 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu, near Zhongshan Lu. Web: www.247tickets.cn

Jamiroquai

In his first Shanghai appearance, Jamiroquai and his band hit the stage this month. UK funk legend (better known as the man with a hat) has had a career spanning two decades and will be performing his famous hits such as ‘Virtual Insanity’, ‘Cosmic Girl’ and ‘Space Cowboy.’ Performing at Shanghai Grand Stage, let’s hope the smooth nu-jazz act does not disappoint.

6 August. RMB 380 – 1,280. Shanghai Grand Stage, 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu, near Zhongshan Lu. Web: www.eaticket.com

Aerosmith (CANCELLED: For more information click here)

This American rock group is coming to Shanghai this month to perform classic hits from their 40-year career. With more than 150 million albums sold worldwide and new records on the way, the legendary rockers will be rocking the stage for one night only performing hits such as “Dude Looks Like a Lady” and “Love Elevator”.

21st August. RMB 280 – 2,680. Hongkou Stadium, 444 Dong Jiangwan Lu, near Sichuan Bei Lu. Web: www.247tickets.cn