Shanghai woos foreign tourists with concerts, operas and symphonies featuring global artists

Shanghai has set a target of attracting an additional 20,000 foreign tourists in one month by hosting highbrow arts and cultural events, as part of the local government’s effort to elevate the city’s international profile and spur the local economy.

German symphony orchestra Munich Philharmonic, French pianist Alexandre Kantorow, who performed during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, and renowned bass-baritone opera singer Bryn Terfel have been enlisted to attract visitors during the month-long China Shanghai International Arts Festival (CSIAF) from October 18, the organisers said on Monday.