Upcoming concerts and music festivals in Hong Kong and Macau 2024

Homegrown singer-songwriter Kiri T will be having her first solo concert on October 19, delving into her journey and experiences in music production. She’s known for writing tracks for artists the likes of Joey Yung, Jan Lamb, and Janice Vidal, but songwriting was an artistic space she once felt lost in. Audiences and fans can now immerse themselves in Kiri’s musicality that she has honed since the tender age of 14. Tickets to her concert are on sale for $650.

The City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong will honour the year of Czech music with an evening of Czech classical music, featuring Vilém Veverka on the oboe and Kateřina Englichová on the harp. Both are fantastic interpreters of the Czech classical repertoire, and will be performing works such as Martinů's Oboe Concerto, an adaptation of Smetana’s Moldau Fantasy, and an oboe version of Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp. This is a great opportunity to explore Czech folk music if you’ve never experienced it before.

Tickets for the concert run from $200 to $500. Veverka and Englichová will also hold masterclasses for their respective instruments on October 20 at the Sheung Wan Civic Centre – observer tickets for this are priced at $100.

West Kowloon’s flagship yearly music event is back for its sixth edition. This year’s festival will see an all-star lineup of over 100 jazz musicians from around the world, gathered in Hong Kong for a series of ticketed and free performances. We can’t wait to see the legendary Herbie Hancock, who has won 14 Grammys and is finally returning to a Hong Kong stage after more than a decade away. Other highlights include renowned composer Antonio Sánchez performing his award-winning score for Birdman live alongside the entire movie; Joey Alexander, one of the most gifted young contemporary jazz musicians; pianist Ted Lo – Hong Kong’s godfather of jazz – performing with the best of our new-gen jazz musicians; as well as the Patrick Lui Jazz Orchestra with Cantopop band Rubberband. Tickets range from $380 to $1,280, depending on the performance, while a range of other programmes are free to attend.

Famed Latvian mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča will make her Hong Kong debut this month, performing some of the best-loved pieces from Bizet’s Carmen as well as several other opera arias. Apart from the famous ‘L’amour est un enfant de Bohème’, ‘Habanera’, and ‘Chanson bohème’, expect to also be treated to performances of ‘Aria of Johanna’ from Tchaikovsky’s The Maid of Orleans, ‘Plus grand, dans son obscurité’ from Gounod’s La Reine de Saba, and ‘Mon coeur s’ouvre à ta voix from Saint-Saëns’ Samson et Dalila.

Garanča has performed as Carmen in theatres worldwide and been lauded by the New York Times as ‘the finest Carmen in 25 years’ after taking the stage at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, so this is a fantastic opportunity to hear these world-renowned vocals for yourself. Tickets run from $280 to $1,280.

South Korean band Hyukoh and Taipei-based Sunset Rollercoaster released their collaborative album in July, and are now going on tour together. Performing 11 shows in nine cities, the two groups will be playing in Seoul, Taipei, Tokyo, Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Melbourne, and more. Concert-goers can expect to hear not just tracks from their AAA album, but also signature songs from both bands. Tickets are on sale from $680 to $1,080.

Hong Kong’s beloved boutique festival Shi Fu Miz will be returning for its seventh edition this year. Head on over to Sai Yuen Farm on the southwestern tip of Cheung Chau, a mere 30-minute ferry ride from Central, to find four stages on the island’s idyllic beaches. The opening night on Friday will see Marie Montexier, Mr. Ho, and Y2K DJ performing in Central, while the weekend festivities will be at the main Cheung Chau venue. This year’s line-up includes electronic music acts such as Chaos in the CBD, DJ Boring, La Mamie’s, Mengzy, DJ Kulu, Marcellus Pittman, Nicola Cruz, and many more. Tickets start from $250 for a single-day pass for only Friday night, to $1,280 for access to all events.

Debuting in 2018 in Brooklyn, the two-day weekend festival is finally reaching our shores this year. Contemporary lifestyle and culture platform Hypebeast has gathered a top-notch line-up of international musicians, headlined by Grammy-winning French electronic music duo Justice, who have recently made a comeback after an eight-year hiatus. Other talents who will be performing include bedroom-indie singer-songwriter d4vd, South Korean alt-R&B artist Dean, local post-punk band N.Y.P.D., So!YoON! from Korean indie rock band Se So Neon, and Thai rapper Milli.

Aside from music, there will also be plenty of shopping and experiences related to fashion, music, art, and food. Lastly, check out the reimagined carnival game booths where festival goers can try their hand at winning merchandise and prizes. Early-bird tickets for the two-day weekend pass cost $788, and general sales start from $680 for a one-day pass to $988 for a weekend pass.

Hong Kong’s own pop music festival returns for the second time to present a stellar line-up of local and international artists over four consecutive days at West Kowloon Cultural District. Expect to see Hong Kong performers like Mirror’s Anson Lo, Collar, Jeffrey Ngai, Phoebus from P1X3L, and Yan Ting, while overseas talents include Jorja Smith, Colde, Hikari Mitsushima, Shou, and Mondo Grosso. There will also be a large-scale music and dance party named Submerged Paradise from November 1 to 3, led by a renowned dance director and local pop artists and dancers, and a special concert starring four Hong Kong singers with distinct personal styles. Prices to the WestK Popfest range from $780 for a one-day pass to $1,690 for full weekend passes to the highlight concert part of the event, while entry to many of the other events is free.

Hong Kong’s favourite annual musical extravaganza is back again to shake up the Central Harbourfront. While in previous years, the concert has always been a one-night-only event that’s absolutely jam-packed, this year they’ve decided to spread the love and add a second night to the festivities.

Under the baton of internationally acclaimed conductor Elim Chan, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a mix of classic masterpieces and music inspired by fairytales. Apart from excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (most notably featured in the 1940 Disney film Fantasia), and pianist Chiyan Wong performing Tsfasman’s Jazz Suite, there will also be music from Beauty and the Beast, Romeo & Juliet, and more, before the musical night ends with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and a fireworks display.

Admission to the Swire Symphony Under The Stars is free, but those who wish to go will need to pre-register. Online registrations for tickets will run from noon on October 24 to 7pm on October 28, and each person can apply for up to four tickets. The lucky concertgoers will then be chosen by ballot from the pool of registered entries, to be announced on October 31. If you don’t manage to get tickets, the first night of the concert on November 16 will be livestreamed on HK Phil’s website, Facebook page, and YouTube page, as well as broadcast live on RTHK TV 32. See more ways to watch the concert remotely on the HK Phil website.

Fourth-generation K-pop group Stray Kids will soon be embarking on their world tour, and yes, it will take them to Hong Kong and Macau. Starting off with four shows in Seoul, the eight-member boy band will then go on to perform in Singapore, Australia, Taiwan, Tokyo, and Manila from August through November, before playing Macau for two nights. There will also be North America, Europe, and Latin American dates down the line, but these will come after the Asian part of Stray Kids’ tour wraps up in Hong Kong in January 2025. Ticket details have yet to be announced, so check back for more details.

Over six weekends in November and December, Musicus Society will present seven programmes featuring musicians from France, Poland, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, as well as local performers. Highlights include string ensemble Musicus Soloists Hong Kong performing the Asian premiere of Umbra on November 23 after the double concerto debuts in Paris earlier in the month; a solo recital by emerging pianist virtuoso Zach Cheong Hoi-leong on November 30; and a family-friendly re-run of Marco Polo’s Musical Encounter of East and West, featuring both Chinese and Western musical instruments. 

The festival closes with the renowned Sinfonia Varsovia from Poland and cellist Trey Lee, performing works by Czech master Antonín Dvořák and Polish composer Witold Lutosławski. Tickets run from $120 to $580 depending on the show, and there are also discounts of up to 20 percent for purchasing tickets to more of Musicus Fest 2024’s concerts.

The brilliantly talented Japanese singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze is returning to play in Hong Kong after hitting up Hong Kong Baptist University for an intimate auditorium show on his first world tour last year. This time, he is happily scaling things up to arena and stadium scale, following on from his ‘Feelin’ Good’ two-day live shows in Japan.

Kicking off in Singapore on October 26, Fujii will be rocking things up in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Taipei, Jakarta, and Hong Kong, before heading on to Manila, Seoul, and more cities to be announced. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 4! Tickets for Fujii Kaze’s concert at the AsiaWorld-Arena will start at $699 – check back for updates on when they’ll be released.

We’re sure Blackjacks all over Hong Kong are in a frenzy right now! The second-generation K-pop queens will be doing an Asia tour as additional concerts for their 15th anniversary celebrations, and our city is first on their list. This tour is all the more momentous since the group has not been active as a full quartet since 2016, and have just announced earlier in July of this year that they will be reuniting.

After playing Hong Kong on December 8, CL, Sandara Park, Park Bom, and Minzy will then head to Singapore, Manila, Jakarta, and two other cities that have yet to be announced. Ticketing details and even the concert venue are not yet available at the time of writing, but we’ll be updating when we have more information.

English singer-songwriter James Blunt is returning to Hong Kong towards the end of this year! The singer of the early noughties’ hit You’re Beautiful will take the stage at AsiaWorld-Expo, following the release of his seventh studio album ‘Who We Used to Be’ last year. Judging from accounts of the tour, which is already ongoing through Europe, fans can expect to hear a good mix of uptempo songs, the soulful ballads that Blunt is most known for, and some of his trusty classics.

Apart from You’re Beautiful, highlight tracks of this concert include Glow, Postcards, his debut single High, and Dark Thought (which was written for his friend and actor Carrie Fisher as he came to terms with her passing). Tickets run from $980 to $1,380, and are on sale now.

If you missed seeing Charlie Puth when he played in Hong Kong last October, then perk up now! Hongkongers can simply hop on a ferry ride to see the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter on stage in Macau at the end of this year.

The multi-platinum hitmaker has had some absolute bangers over the years such as Attention, We Don’t Talk Anymore, See You Again, and Left and Right, so concertgoers will be in for a real treat. Puth is also currently working on his fourth studio album, and we’re praying he’ll play a sneak peek or two!

Tickets run from $588 to $1,688, and there are also two VIP experiences that can be tacked on at an additional cost. The Learn Something New experience costs $1,400 and includes access to a pre-show Q&A with Puth himself, a VIP-exclusive merch item, VIP-exclusive prints and laminate, and a dedicated merch lane. On the other hand, the Fast Track VIP add-on is $720 and will get you all the above merch benefits without the meeting with the singer.

Following the announcement that their new LP X’s will be dropping on July 12, Cigarettes After Sex will also be going on a world tour that will extend into 2025. The band’s slowcore, raw, pop sound is gradually drawing from slow dance inspiration from the 70s and 80s. Their music has always been easy to sink into with a sensuality that has become part of their signature sound. As the trio will only arrive in town on tour early next year, ticketing details have yet to be announced, but check back for updates!

Japanese boy band Naniwa Danshi has announced that Hong Kong will be the third stop on their +Alpha tour, after Taipei and Seoul. Though this is their first time ever on a Hong Kong stage, the seven members are ready to bring a big dose of youthful energy with two nights of their music and performances. Naniwa Danshi is the fourth group under Japan’s Starto Entertainment to consist of members who mainly come from the Kansai region – other music acts who also had this trait were KinKi Kids, Super Eight (formerly Kanjani8), and West. This +Alpha tour follows the release of the band’s third album of the same name, and judging by the 42 shows across nine Japanese cities that they’ve already done, we’re in for a show. Ticketing details have yet to be announced, so check back for more.

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist keshi is going on tour for the release of his sophomore album ‘Requiem’. Kicking off in early October, he will be visiting 35 cities across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia – which includes Hong Kong. This world tour announcement comes hot on the heels of his latest hit Say, and fans are no doubt eagerly awaiting his upcoming album to be released on September 13 so we can hype ourselves up to see keshi live. Tickets range from $599 to $2,600 – the most expensive tier includes access to the pre-show soundcheck party, a VIP-exclusive print signed by keshi, a premium merch package, and early access to both the performance hall and the merch stand.