China
Cities
2 cities with a published scene.
Shanghai
Shanghai's fast-changing club circuit spans dedicated hard-techno rooms and intimate community spaces, with much of the programme announced through local digital channels.
Beijing
Beijing's nightlife moves between long-running community dance floors and compact hutong live rooms, with queer club culture, rock and electronic music all represented.
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Heim Shanghai
An intimate community-oriented club with melodic and textured house, techno and ambient programming in a restored central Shanghai location.
Destination
A long-running Beijing queer nightclub with multiple dance spaces, local parties and international DJ guests operating from the Workers' Stadium district.
Abyss Club
Shanghai's dedicated harder electronic room, pairing high-BPM techno and industrial energy with a separate smaller floor for house and disco.
School Live Bar
A compact hutong live room central to Beijing's grassroots rock circuit, with close-up performances, late shows and occasional DJ-led nights.