As one of the major Asian hubs for international superstars as well as indie artists, there is always a musical happening in the 852. From concerts, operas, and musicals to music festivals, discover the most thrilling upcoming events in Hong Kong in 2024. This year, notable highlights include performances by global sensation Olivia Rodrigo, local Cantopop groups, the timeless appeal of the musical “Mamma Mia” and major festivals like Clockenflap. This guide covers all the essential details: locations, dates, and ticket prices for the best concerts in Hong Kong. Whether you’re a fan of Western or Asian genres, we got you covered.
School of Rock The Musical — May 24-June 16, 2024
Based on the hit movie starring Jack Black, School of Rock The Musical tells the story of failed rock star Dewey Finn who starts working as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school and gets them ready for the upcoming Battle of the Bands contest. Andrew Lloyd Webber composed 14 new songs for the show, which also features all the original songs from the movie.
When: May 24-June 16, 2024
Where: Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts, Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai
Tickets: From HK$488. Buy tickets on Cityline.
Win Holidate Fancon in Hong Kong — May 25, 2024
Actor-singer Win Metawin will hold a solo concert in Hong Kong. The Thai star is known for his roles in 2gether: The series and his country’s adaptation of the popular K-drama Boys Over Flowers. He’s also known for his tracks Too Late and One More Chance.
When: May 25, 2024
Where: Runway 11, AsiaWorld-Expo, 1 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok
Tickets: From HK$680. Buy tickets on HK Ticketing.
IU H.E.R. World Tour — May 25 & 26, 2024
Korean superstar IU announced that Hong Kong will be among the stops on her H.E.R. 2024 world tour. The songstress will perform for two days in the city, which will be the first time that she takes the stage in the SAR since 2018. Ticketing details for the shows will be announced in due course.
When: May 25 & 26, 2024
Where: Asia-World Expo, 1 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok
Tickets: From HK$680. Buy tickets on Cityline.
Jazz Concert by Eliane Elias — May 28, 2024
Grammy Award and Latin Grammy Award winner Eliane Elias will make her Hong Kong concert debut in May to bring the audience a jazz music evening filled with a Latin flare. The versatile Brazilian musician, who was supposed to play in the city in November 2023, will take the stage with her longtime collaborative jazz musicians Marc Johnson (double bass), Leandro Pellegrino (guitar) and Rafael Barata (drums).
When: May 28, 2024
Where: Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central
Tickets: From HK$200. Buy tickets on URBTIX.
FKJ 2024 Live in Hong Kong — May 29, 2024
Paris-based musician Vincent Fenton, better known as French Kiwi Juice or FKJ, is known for his blues, electronica, and pop tracks. The multi-talented artist’s concerts see him switch between vocals, guitars, sax, and keys — and even come up with intricate melodies and rhythms live.
When: May 29, 2024
Where: Runway 11, AsiaWorld-Expo, 1 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok
Tickets: HK$999. Buy tickets on Live Nation.
Riizing Day — 2024 Riize Fan-Con Tour — June 1, 2024
One of the most happening K-pop boybands, Riize, will make their Hong Kong stage debut this summer as part of their international fan concert tour. The group, known for their hits Get A Guitar and Love 119, will kick off their tour in Seoul and make stops in Tokyo and Los Angeles, before coming to Hong Kong. The band has also announced concerts in Singapore, Bangkok, and Jakarta, and will reveal more stops later.
When: June 1, 2024
Where: Halls 8 and 10, AsiaWorld-Expo, 1 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok
Tickets: From HK$1,099. Buy tickets on Cityline.
Waterbomb Festival — June 1 & 2, 2024
South Korea’s popular Waterbomb Festival is making its Hong Kong debut this summer. The event, which has been held in Korea since 2015, usually features A-list singers, team-based water fights with water guns, swimming pool parties, food and beverage stalls, and VVIP lounges. Details for the Hong Kong event — such as the performer line-up, ticket prices, and venue details — have not yet been announced.
When: June 1 & 2, 2024
Where: West Kowloon Cultural District, 18 Museum Drive, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: From HK$1,180. Buy tickets on KKTIX.
Happy Wednesday — June 5-July 10, 2024
Happy Wednesday is showcasing the best beats from around the globe in a five-week long music festival. Y2K vibes are back with a vengeance and it’s all about neon LEDs, magic cubes and cassette players, all serving as the perfect backdrop to the incredible musical line-up, which will include Brit Pop and Macau-born singer-songwriter Ari Calangi, Hong Kong band Pandora, electronic music sensation DJ Shyne, local acrobats group Afroseas, and champion breakdancer Anita Thai.
When: June 5, 12 & 26, 2024, July 4 & 10, 2024
Where: Happy Valley Racecourse, Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley
Tickets: Free admission
Violin Recital by Ray Chen — June 7 & 8, 2024
Hong Kong’s Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s Great Music 2024 will is bringing renowned violinist Ray Chen to Hong Kong for a recital. Together with his long-time collaborator, pianist Julio Elizalde, Chen will bring music fans two highly anticipated recitals to showcase his musical virtuosity. Chen first came to attention when he won the first prize at the Yehudi Menuhin Competition in 2008 in England and the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2009 in Belgium. Elizalde has collaborated with many well-known musicians, and his performances at major music centres throughout the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America received high acclaim. He has also served as the artistic director of the Olympic Music Festival in the US since 2014.
When: June 7 & 8, 2024
Where: Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central
Tickets: From HK$250. Buy tickets on URBTIX.
Hi Miro — MIRROR Fan Meet — June 7-10, 2024
Fresh off their first-ever world tour, Cantopop boy band is back in Hong Kong and they’re ready to meet their fans, aka Miro! The 12-member group revealed that they will meet their Hong Kong fans over four days this summer. On each day, the members will interact with their fans and perform for about 30 minutes. There are special benefits for registered Miro, such as group photos.
When: June 7-10, 2024
Where: Star Hall, KITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon
Tickets: HK$780. Buy tickets on HK Ticketing from May 9.
S2O — June 8 & 9, 2024
This year’s S2O will be bigger than last year’s inaugural event. While the highlights will still be the festival’s water-splashing and DJ performances, there will also be a rapper-and-dance battle zone and an expanded wet area. The S2O main stage will have a Hydro Reactor theme, and will be equipped with a 360-degree loop water spray system. The line-up includes Dutch superstar DJ Afrojack, Danish DJ and producer Morten, and Brazilian DJ ALOK.
When: June 8 & 9, 2024
Where: Central Harbourfront, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central
Tickets: From HK$780. Buy tickets on Klook.
Alexander 23: American Boy in Asia Tour — June 9, 2024
American singer-songwriter Alexander 23 is embarking on a seven-city tour of Asia and will make a stop in Hong Kong. The artist — who is known for his hit IDK You, as well as his contribution to Olivia Rodrigo’s good 4 u — is popular for his soulful vocals and poignant lyrics.
When: June 9, 2024
Where: Kitty Woo Stadium, Tung Po
Tickets: From HK$399. Buy tickets on Live Nation.
LiSA LiVE is Smile Always — June 15, 2024
Japanese singer-songwriter Risa Oribe is embarking on her first Asia tour in six years, and is making a pitstop in Hong Kong. The artist, known by her stage name LiSA, is renowned for her hits Gurenge and Homura. Other stops on her Asia tour include Taipei, Jakarta, Seoul, and Shanghai.
When: June 15, 2024
Where: Hall 10, AsiaWorld-Expo, 1 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok
Tickets: From HK$699. Buy tickets on Klook.
2024 NCT Dream World Tour — June 15 & 16, 2024
K-pop boy band NCT Dream is embarking on their third world tour, and will make a stop in Hong Kong in mid-June for two nights. The sub-unit of the larger NCT boy band now comprises seven members — Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung — is popular among fans for the hit We Boom. Once the band wraps up the Asia leg of the tour, they will head off to the US and Europe.
When: June 15 & 16, 2024
Where: AsiaWorld-Expo, 1 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok
Tickets: From HK$799. Buy tickets on Cityline.
Bloom — Doh Kyung Soo Asia Fan Concert Tour — June 26, 2024
EXO’s D.O. will head to Hong Kong for his first solo concert in the city. The singer, born Doh Kyung-soo, made his solo debut with the EP Empathy, alongside the lead single, Rose. He released his most recent EP, Expectation in 2023, and is expected to release his third solo album this year.
When: June 26, 2024
Where: TBA
Tickets: TBA
The Next Wave Beach Music Festival — June 29 & 30, 2024
What was billed as Hong Kong’s first beach carnival will return to Discovery Bay for two days this summer. The second editon of The Next Wave Beach Music festival will feature more than 25 musical groups from Hong Kong and Taiwan. The line-up includes rapper Tyson Yoshi, Cantopop girl group Lolly Talk, local indie group RubberBand, as well as DJs who will keep party-goers on their feet all day! So bring your SPF, sunnies, and get grooving!
When: June 29 & 30, 2024
Where: Tai Pak Beach, Discovery Bay
Tickets: From HK$488. Tickets available on KKTIX from May 10.
IVE — SHOW WHAT I HAVE — July 6, 2024
K-pop girl band IVE is including Hong Kong in their first world tour. The six-member group, which has had chart-topping success with tracks like Kitsch and I Am, recently released their EP I’ve Mine. Ticket sales will open on March 7 for Live Nation Members, while the general sale will kick off on March 8.
When: July 6, 2024
Where: AsiaWorld-Arena, 1 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok
Tickets: From HK$799. Buy tickets on Live Nation.
Welcome to SU:HOME — Suho Concert — July 6, 2024
EXO leader Suho is embarking on his first solo tour of Asia, and Hong Kong is one of the places he will stop by to meet his fans. Born Kim Jun-myeon, the singer and actor kicked off his solo career in 2020 with the EP Self-Portrait, which was best known for the lead single Let’s Love. After he completed his military service in February 2022, Suho released his second album Grey Suit.
When: July 6, 2024
Where: Hall 10, AsiaWorld-Expo, 1 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok
Tickets: From HK$680. Buy tickets on KKTIX.
Mamma Mia! The Musical — July & August, 2024
Mamma Mia! will be staged in Hong Kong for the first time in five years when the hit musical comes to the city this summer. The musical, which is based on the songs of Swedish group ABBA, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It tells the story of how the lead character, Sophie, embarks on a quest to discover the true identity of her father on the eve of her wedding. She then invites three men from her mother’s romantic past back to the Greek island they last visited 20 years ago — leading to drama and surprises, all set to popular classics such as Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, and Money, Money, Money.
When: July 26-28, July 30-August 4, August 6-11, and August 13-15, 2024
Where: Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai
Tickets: From HK$680. Buy tickets on Cityline.
aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : Parallel Line — August 3, 2024
K-pop girl band aespa will perform in Hong Kong for the first time as part of their upcoming world tour. The band will kick off its LIVE TOUR – SYNK : Parallel Line in Seoul and then head to Japan, before bringing their maiden perfomance in the 852. The four-member band is best known for hits like Next Level, Spicy, Better Things, and Savage.
When: August 3, 2024
Where: Hall 10, AsiaWorld-Expo, 1 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok
Tickets: From HK$888. Buy tickets on Cityline.
(G)I-DLE ‘i-DOL’ World Tour — August 24-25, 2024
This five-piece girl band is heading back to Hong Kong as part of their world tour spanning 19 concerts. The group has released two albums — I Never Die and 2 — which have been commercial successes. Venue and ticketing details for their show in Hong Kong have yet to be announced.
When: August 24 & 25, 2024
Where: TBA
Tickets: TBA
Conan Gray — Found Heaven on Tour — August 27, 2024
Former YouTuber-turned-singer-songwriter Conan Gray is heading to Hong Kong as part of his Asia tour. The American artist is known for his breakthrough 2020 album Kid Krow, which featured hit tracks like Maniac and Heather. He followed this up two years later with the critically acclaimed Superache. He released his latest album, Found Heaven, in January 2024.
When: August 27, 2024
Where: Hall 10, AsiaWorld-Expo, 1 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok
Tickets: From HK$598. Buy tickets on Live Nation.
Laufey — Bewitched: The Goddess Tour — August 29, 2024
Icelandic singer-songwriter is set to play in Hong Kong this summer as part of her Asia and Australia tour. She is best known for her skills with the cello, as well as songs like From The Start and Let You Break My Heart Again. Ticketing details are not yet available.
When: August 29, 2024
Where: Hall 10, AsiaWorld-Expo, 1 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok
Tickets: From HK$599. Buy tickets on Live Nation.
Travis Japan: Road to A Hong Kong — September 12, 2024
Seven-member boy band Travis Japan will perform their first solo concert in Hong Kong this September. This won’t be the first time they’ve visited the city — they’ve had gigs here in the city as part of music festivals and even had their own fan meet. But this will be their fans’ chance to see a dedicated Travis Japan setlist — with hits such as Level Up, Just Dance!, and Candy Kiss. VIP tickets will include priority entrance, priority access to merch, a VIP laminate pass, an exclusive colour T-shirt, and a special postcard.
When: September 12, 2024
Where: Kitty Woo Stadium, Tung Po
Tickets: From HK$780. Buy tickets on Klook.
Ultra Hong Kong — September 14, 2024
One of the world’s biggest electronic music festivals, Ultra, is returning to the 852. Ultra Hong Kong, previously known as Road to Ultra, will be held for one day only. Other music hubs that have hosted the electrifying event include destinations like Korea, Singapore, India, China, Taiwan, Philippines, Bali, and Japan. While this year’s line-up has not yet been revealed, biggies like David Guetta, Martin Garrix, and Zedd have played at previous editions of the festival.
When: September 14, 2024
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central
Tickets: From HK$988. Buy tickets on event website.
Olivia Rodrigo — Guts World Tour — September 24, 2024
Singer Olivia Rodrigo is coming to Hong Kong as part of the Asia leg of her first world tour. The Grammy-winning artist, best known for her debut hit Driver’s License, will kick off her Asia concerts in Bangkok and Seoul, before heading to Hong Kong, and then perform one date each in Tokyo and Singapore.
When: September 24, 2024
Where: AsiaWorld-Arena, 1 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok
Tickets: From HK$799. Buy tickets on Live Nation.
LANY — a beautiful blur: the world tour — October 2, 2024
American pop rock duo LANY is coming to Hong Kong as part of their ongoing world tour, named for their fifth studio album. This is the first time that the band, best known for their breakout hit ILYSB and Julia Michaels collab Okay, will perform in Hong Kong since 2018.
When: October 2, 2024
Where: Hall 10, AsiaWorld-Expo, 1 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok
Tickets: From HK$688. Buy tickets on Cityline.
Anne Marie: 2024 Live in Asia — October 3, 2024
Rockabye singer Anne Marie is bringing her world tour to Asia, and Hong Kong will be one of her stops. The singer will kick off the Asia leg of her tour in Japan, and then head to Manila and Singapore, before her performance in the 852. The pre-sale for the Hong Kong tickets will begin on May 23.
When: October 3, 3024
Where: MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong Kok
Tickets: From HK$699. Buy tickets on Live Nation.
Shi Fu Miz — November 8-11, 2024
Everyone’s favourite indie music fest is heading back to this outlying island of the 852. The highlight of the three-day event is usually be electronic music from international, regional, and local live acts and DJs. Let’s not forget the cultural activities centred around lifestyle, family, and well-being so that everyone can enjoy the chilled-out vibes of this party-goer favourite.
When: November 8-11, 2024
Where: Sai Yuen Farm, Cheung Chau
Tickets: From HK$250. Buy tickets on event website.
Clockenflap — November 29-December 1, 2024
The city’s most popular music festival will return to Central Harbourfront for a weekend of thumping beats, great food, and all-round entertainment. Blind-bird tickets are not available anymore, and the artist line-up will be revealed this summer.
When: November 29-December 1, 2024
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central
Tickets: TBA
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