Oriental Pearl Tower hosts Pop Land through 1 November
Published on 10/04/2026 at 02:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Oriental Pearl Tower is hosting the Pop Land carnival in Shanghai from 31 August to 1 November 2026. The attraction, staged beside the tower, brings a Labubu treasure-map adventure and nine interactive games to Pudong during the autumn travel period.
The event is taking place while the 468-metre tower remains a major landmark on the Huangpu River skyline. A separate market at its outdoor plaza is scheduled from 15 September to 15 October 2026.
Pop Land carnival runs at the Oriental Pearl Tower until 1 November
The Shanghai stop of the Pop Land carnival began on 31 August 2026 and continues through 1 November 2026. The same programme also uses Shanghai No 1 Department Store in Huangpu district, but the tower venue is a carnival area beside the building in Pudong.
Visitors can follow the Labubu-themed treasure-map concept through nine interactive games. Pop Bakery, a Pop Mart dessert brand, is also operating a limited-time pop-up at the tower, with character-themed ice cream, cookies and other desserts. The municipal event listing confirms the Pop Land programme dates and the tower venue.
The outdoor plaza adds a second dated element. More than 10 brands, including established labels and fashion brands, are scheduled to appear there from 15 September to 15 October 2026. These two elements give the visit a clear distinction: the games sit beside the tower, while the market occupies its outdoor public space.
The tower's spheres frame a new Pop Land attraction
Completed in 1994, the Oriental Pearl Tower is a radio and television tower in Shanghai's Pudong district. Otis describes a structure with 11 steel spheres linked along three columns, supported by three diagonal columns at the base.
The building reaches 468 metres (1,535 ft), according to the lift company involved in its modernisation. Its highest observation deck is the Space Module, while the lowest is Space City. A revolving restaurant, a shopping centre and a hotel are among the attractions described on the tower background page.
The Pop Land installation therefore uses the area around a structure whose public identity is organised vertically, from the base and lower observation level to the upper spheres. The carnival remains a ground-level addition rather than a change to the tower's architecture or communications role.
Visiting Oriental Pearl Tower: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Pop Land carnival runs at the Oriental Pearl Tower from 31 August to 1 November 2026. The outdoor plaza market runs from 15 September to 15 October 2026.
- The carnival games require tickets, and entry arrangements vary by venue. The municipal listing advises checking the latest official information before visiting.
- The venue is No 1 Century Avenue in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. The tower is the programme's named venue, while the second Pop Land location is Shanghai No 1 Department Store in Huangpu district.
- Visitors encounter a 468-metre tower with 11 steel spheres and several distinct observation levels, so the attraction combines a large vertical landmark with a ground-level carnival area.
- Mandarin Chinese is the official language used in China, and the national currency is the renminbi.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Oriental Pearl Tower
When does the Pop Land carnival take place at Oriental Pearl Tower?
The carnival runs from 31 August to 1 November 2026, with nine interactive games beside the tower in Pudong.
What is the Oriental Pearl Tower?
It is a 468-metre radio and television tower in Shanghai, completed in 1994 and built with 11 steel spheres.
Where is Oriental Pearl Tower and how do you get there?
The tower is at No 1 Century Avenue in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. The Pop Land programme names this address as its tower venue.
