Central Harbourfront Event Space

Head to AIA Carnival’s Big Top from February 11 to 15 to catch live performances by local and international musicians across various genres. Rising Asian artists Øzi and Karencici will kick things off on February 11 as they deliver smooth melodies, followed by Danish pop star Christopher on February 12, who is sure to captivate the audience with his powerful vocals. On February 13, Hong Kong singer-songwriter Gareth.T will share the stage with fellow local talent Gordon Flanders, serenading attendees with R&B tunes and captivating guitar performances. To make Valentine’s Day even more special, the big top will host an electrifying electronic music dance party organised by Magic Room and Sunken. Get ready to dance to sets from local collective Nodes Crew and Wilkinho, Ibiza-based producer Bruno Roth, and British DJ Nic Fanciulli. Finally, the big top will also host Mania, a beloved Abba tribute act from London’s West End, on February 15. With over 3,000 performances across 30 countries under their belt, this group has become one of the world’s most successful Abba tribute acts. Expect to sing along to iconic anthems like Mamma Mia, Waterloo, and many more hits from the original Swedish pop group. Find the full lineup for Live at the Big Top and get your tickets on Eventbrite.

House and electronic music series Magic Room has always been popular among Hong Kong’s rave and party crowd, and they’ve just announced their upcoming events for this year. Valentine’s Day will see the Big Top at the AIA Carnival turned into Magic Room x SuNKen, with the circus venue transformed into a dance floor. English electro artist Nic Fanciulli will be headlining, supported by Hong Kong’s Nodes Crew, along with producer Leon (FR), Mo-Shi, Milam, Bruno Roth, with Wilkhinho. Tickets for SuNKen are going for $580. Looking ahead at their schedule, Magic Room’s second major event of the year will be on March 22 – the only information we have right now is that the headliner will be from Ibiza’s renowned Pacha club. Keep an eye out on our page for when we learn more.

This contemporary art fair for photography has announced that they will be launching the Hong Kong edition during Art Week in 2025. Gathering between 50 to 75 global exhibitors, visitors will be able to peek through the viewfinders of celebrated photographers to young cutting-edge talents. Split into three sectors, the fair comprises of Main, which showcases modern and contemporary photo-based art; Focus, dedicated to solo and dual art presentations; and Digital, which spotlights artists working with photography and new technologies.

The internationally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil is coming to town on the first stop of their Asia tour – this will be the troupe’s first appearance in Hong Kong since 2018. Their Kooza show first started in 2007 and toured in more than 70 cities across 23 countries before being relaunched in 2022 with new production elements. Expect to see high-flying acrobatics and whimsical characters amidst gorgeous sets, highlighted by the lavish costumes and powerful music that Cirque du Soleil has always been known for. This new production also includes a solo aerial silk performance, a repertoire of Icarian games, and a high-octane diabolo act with a triple world champion – all never seen before in Hong Kong.  Tickets run from $450 to $1,998 – VIP ticket holders can enjoy the exclusive bar and appetisers an hour before the show starts and during intermission. Early-bird discounts of 10 percent off are available from now until February 9.