The 2026 TMElive International Music Awards (TIMA) is returning to Hong Kong with one of the biggest music lineups of the summer.
Taking place at Kai Tak Stadium on August 22 and 23, the two-day event will combine live performances with an awards presentation, bringing together more than 30 artists from across Asia and beyond.
The first day, August 22, will be led by K-pop girl groups aespa and BABYMONSTER, alongside MC Cheung, RIIZE, Super Junior and Tomorrow X Together, with Taeyong, Yeonjun, Hearts2Hearts, ALLDAY PROJECT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, Daniel Seavey, 82MAJOR and KiiiKiii also joining the stage.
On August 23, American pop singer Charlie Puth will headline alongside IVE, NCT WISH, Stray Kids, Girls’ Generation leader Taeyeon and William Chan, while WayV, NMIXX, MEOVV, Evan, NuNew Chawarin, PLAVE, KickFlip and NEXZ are also set to appear.
Performers will be split into three tiers, with top-tier Aurora Chapter acts getting longer sets of around 25 to 30 minutes.
Tickets for the 2026 TIMA Music Awards will be available from HK$899 to HK$2,399. Priority booking opens on Klook, QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music, JOOX at 10am on July 13, followed by public sales at 1pm on July 15.
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