Shanghai, China

Immersive Arcane: Battle of Two Cities

An immersive musical show based on the theme of Battle of Two Cities, adapted from the animated series Arcane.

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Adapted from the phenomenon animated series Arcane, this immersive musical show uses a multi-line narrative structure, letting audiences experience different characters' perspectives. The production brings together multiple award-winning directors and international audiovisual artists, co-produced by Shanghai Media Group Live with British immersive-theatre pioneer Punchdrunk. Duration: no less than 120 minutes (no intermission).
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Organizer

Punchdrunk

Venue

Shanghai Hotel Annex Building

Start date

March 10th, 2026

End date

September 30th, 2026

Audience Role

Guest

Ages: 13 +

Content Advisories

• Flashing lights
• Fog/haze
• No sexual content
• Use of lighting and sound effects
• Varies due to audience participation

Interaction Advisories

• Light (business/acquaintance) contact

Mobility Advisories

• Event is not wheelchair accessible
• Advance contact required for accessibility assistance; must be accompanied
• Stairs in upper levels/side rooms
Punchdrunk organizer

Punchdrunk

5

Events

5

Years on EI

About Punchdrunk

Widely recognised as the explosive spark which ignited the immersive entertainment industry, Punchdrunk creates work that disrupts the theatrical norm and places audiences at the very heart of the action.