Shanghai Global Food Festival: Borderless Flavors Season Highlights

The Shanghai Global Food Festival's Borderless Flavors Season brings a packed lineup of events celebrating tacos, burgers, bread, desserts, craft beer and more, offering plenty of opportunities to discover a world of flavors in one place.

The First Shanghai MEGA C Taco Festival

Dates: October 15–18, 11:00–21:00

Venue: LG-level sunken plaza, Shanghai Lujiazui Center

Event poster (photo courtesy of the organizers; the same applies to the images below)

More than 30 food brands from across China come together with everything from authentic Mexican and Californian classics to creative tacos featuring carefully selected ingredients from around China. Some vendors are also offering festival-exclusive creations, giving visitors plenty of taco flavors to explore in one visit.

Biyun International Beer and Food Festival

Dates: October 16–18

Venue: Biyun Sunshine Sports Field (碧云阳光大球场)

Explore more than 100 beers from over 40 domestic and international brands, paired with more than 20 kinds of distinctive dishes and comfort food from around the world. Live music, a craft market, tabletop games and a children's play area make this an outdoor festival to enjoy all day.

HOCH Burger Festival Shanghai 2.0

Dates: October 16–November 1, 10:00–22:00

Venue: SoLongPark (有街公园), Shanghai MixC

More than 40 carefully selected craft burger brands will take part, including three overseas brands making their Asian debut and three popular brands from Hong Kong and Taiwan appearing for the first time. Over ten Shanghai-exclusive burgers inspired by local flavors will also be available in limited quantities. Running for half a month, it is a must-visit for burger fans.

The First Xuhui Borderless Flavors Carnival: Burger Gathering

Dates: October 21–25

Venue: New Liubai YOUNG (新六百YOUNG), 932 Hengshan Road, Xuhui District

From juicy burgers with thick beef patties to chicken burgers made with carefully chosen ingredients and imaginative new creations, this is a chance to sample signature recipes from celebrated shops all in one place.

Songsong Bread Festival

Dates: October 22–25

Venue: West Lane L1 park level, Shanghai Suhewan MixC World

More than 200 selected bakeries from across China come together, with 90% of the lineup consisting of popular shops from outside Shanghai and 20 brands making their Shanghai debut. Crusty artisan loaves, croissants, bagels and sweet breads line the banks of Suhewan in a celebration that bread lovers will find hard to resist.

SweetD Dessert Festival

Dates: October 29–November 1, 11:00–21:00

Venue: Chuanxing Quarter (川行街区), Longfor Minhang Paradise Walk, Shanghai

A host of popular dessert brands serves up cakes, ice cream, candy and other treats to delight anyone with a sweet tooth. Cute, photogenic themed stalls make it easy to enjoy a leisurely browse, take pictures and savor a little sweetness.

Qiantan “Chubby Bread” Festival

Dates: October 30–November 1

Venue: Media Plaza at Youcheng Park, Qiantan Origin, and Qiantan Central Garden

Popular bakeries, dessert shops and coffee stands from different regions line up with everything from classic crusty loaves and soft premium sandwich bread to inventive pastries. Take in the autumn scenery along the Huangpu River and the fresh riverside breeze, surrounded by the scent of freshly baked bread and butter, for a wonderfully relaxing break.

Source: Shanghai Commerce (上海商务) WeChat official account