Upcoming concerts and music festivals in Hong Kong and Macau 2024

South Korean pop star IU, aka the ‘nation’s little sister’, is coming to Hong Kong this May as part of her upcoming ‘H.E.R’ world tour. Before you scramble online to secure your tickets, click below for all the answers to your key questions about the concert.

Paris-based multi-talented musician Vincent Fenton will be playing in Hong Kong for one night only in May. Better known as French Kiwi Juice or FKJ, his musical arrangements move easily through blues, electronica, and pop – perhaps a reflection of how he taught himself to play a wide array of instruments. With shows selling out in Asia, Europe, Australia, and America, we can’t wait to see FKJ live, jumping between vocals, guitars, sax, keys, and more in a performance like no other. Tickets are on sale for $999.

After a Hong Kong fan meet with his Bad Buddy co-star Ohm early last year, Thai actor and singer Korapat Kirdpan – better known as Nanon – will be returning to our city with his own concert. The Thailand ‘Born to Beo’ concert wrapped up in March but still left fans wanting, so the 23-year-old is bringing his solo concert to us. Tickets range between $688 and $1,688, and while a random selection of attendees from the most affordable tier will receive photos and get picked to go to Nanon’s send-off session, VIP ticket holders will receive photos, signed posters, and access to both sound check and send-off. Sales start at noon on April 22.

South Korea is famous for many things: the food, K-pop, TV shows, cosmetics – the list goes on. And when it comes to throwing epic parties, the Waterbomb Festival undeniably takes the cake. Well, great news for Hongkongers who love to party because the festival is coming to Hong Kong on June 1 and 2!

If you're unfamiliar with the Waterbomb Festival, all you need to know is that it's one of the hottest music fests in South Korea, where both artists and partygoers get absolutely drenched to the bone in water – so yes, expect there to be plenty of water fights.

Past festivals have seen some of South Korea's biggest artists perform, and this Hong Kong edition is no different, with artists like Jessi, Rain, Loco, and many more hitting the stage. Ready to party? Then check out our guide on everything you need to know about Waterbomb Hong Kong 2024, from tickets and prices to the star-studded lineup at the festival.

Alexander 23, whose real name is Alexander Glantz, will be performing across five cities in Asia, starting with Hong Kong on June 9. Aside from putting out his own critically acclaimed tracks, the artist has also gone on tour with musicians such as Alec Benjamin, Omar Apollo, John Mayer, and Lauv, and co-produced Olivia Rodrigo’s good 4 u. Seeing him perform live is bound to present another level of appreciation for his musicality. Tickets are going from $399 to $899.

Originated in Thailand, the world’s first water music festival ‘S2O Songkran Music Festival’ is a brilliant fusion between the water-sprinkling rituals of Songkran – the traditional Thai celebration for washing away bad luck and embracing the new year, and the high-energy of pulsating electronic dance and pop music. Since its launch, the festival has been held in Asian countries such as Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and this summer, it’ll be returning to Hong Kong in full force.

From June 8 to 9, over the Dragon Boat Festival long weekend, expect to get soaking wet at the Central Harbourfront Event Space as the festival welcomes partygoers to dance under the glow of bright lights, get splashed with an enhanced 360 degree water splashing system with patterns synchronised to the music, and enjoy electrifying sets from heavy-weight DJs from around the world.

Alternatively, stay nice and dry by the Summer Beats Stage (non-wet zone), which will see the addition of Rap Shows & Dance Battles this year with rappers and street dance enthusiasts from Hong Kong and around the world showcasing their skills in friendly competitions. Last year's Glam Zone and Food Village will also make a comeback, ensuring that everyone can look fabulous and stay fuelled with food and drinks throughout the entire night.

Early bird tickets are available from 11am on Wednesday March 27 on Klook.com, where General Admission and VIP tickets will range from $780 to $2,680. Public ticket sales will begin immediately after early bird tickets are sold out, with General Admission and VIP tickets ranging from $980 to $2,880.

If you’re on the clock app, then you’ll already know imase, the 23-year-old Japanese singer who went viral just one year after getting into music. His hit track Night Dancer has gone on to become the first J-pop song to chart within the top 20 on South Korean streaming platform Melon. It’s been wild seeing how imase has gone from making music from a desk underneath his bunk bed to performing and winning awards at the MMAs and the CCMAs last year – we can’t wait to see him live.

This will be the Japanese singer-songwriter’s first time touring Asia in six years since her last tour in 2018. So far, dates for Taipei and Hong Kong have been confirmed, with Shanghai and more cities promised to come. Risa Oribe, better known by her stage name LiSA, said in a message to her fans, ‘I can finally meet you all! Thank you for waiting so long!’ Fingers crossed she’ll be singing her hit singles Gurenge and Homura.

Japanese singer and lyricist Aimer will be returning to Hong Kong after five years for a concert. Named ‘3 nuits’, or ‘three nights’ in French, the tour will be going to three major Asian cities, namely Shanghai, Taipei, and Hong Kong. Having started her musical career back in 2011, Aimer has plenty of hits, including the theme songs for several anime series such as Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man, and Bleach. Catch the singer’s signature husky vocals on July 9 – tickets are now on sale, ranging from $780 to $1,380.

Popular Korean hyperpop girl group aespa will be going on their world tour this year, and one of their many stops in Asia includes Hong Kong. Since their first world tour Hyper Line in 2023, the group has gone on to release their chart-topping My World EP, recorded theme songs for the Pokemon and Beyblade anime series, and been the first Korean pop act to perform at the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York. Let’s hope their setlist includes fan favourites such as Savage, Black Mamba, and Spicy. More details about aespa’s concert have yet to be released, but they have also been confirmed to be playing in Macau on September 21.

Celebrated Japanese singer Utada Hikaru has announced that she is coming to Hong Kong on her Science Fiction tour. This will be her first tour in many years, as well as her first-ever concert in Hong Kong. Tickets will range from $680 to $1,580 – registration for the priority ticket ballot will run from noon on April 22 to 6pm on April 23, and if chosen, priority sales will begin on April 29. General sales will then start on May 8. 

Chart-topping singer-songwriter Conan Gray has announced that he will be adding nine Asian cities to his Found Heaven world tour. The Asia dates will kick off towards late August in Jakarta, before bringing Gray to Manila, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul, and Japan. This tour comes straight off the April release of his third studio album, Found Heaven, which has already made the lists of Billboard charts. 

On August 27, Hong Kong fans can expect to enjoy Gray’s homage to 80s tunes in fantastic tracks like Bourgeoisieses, Never Ending Song, and Alley Rose. Tickets run from $598 to $1,900, and are available for purchase on Cityline. Ticket holders for the two VIP tiers can enjoy benefits like exclusive VIP merch, early entry, pre-show opportunity to buy merch before the public, and access to a pre-show Q&A with Gray himself.

After performing two sold-out shows in Hong Kong last September, the Grammy-winning modern jazz sensation Laufey will bring her dreamy vocals and heart wrenchingly relatable lyrics back to our shores. She started her Bewitched US tour in late 2023, which will also bring her across Europe this year, followed by her latest announcement of Asia dates, including Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Taipei, Manila, and Singapore. 

We had the pleasure of interviewing Laufey last year, and we can’t wait to hear her belt out tracks such as From The Start, Second Best, and Lovesick. Hong Kong fans can experience Laufey live on August 29 – tickets will range from $599 to $899. Live Nation members can access the pre-sale on the morning of May 6, while general sales will open to the public on May 7.

Pop-rock sensation Olivia Rodrigo is currently on tour around America, the UK, and Europe until August, but she has just announced that nine dates will be added to the show, bringing Rodrigo to her first-ever run in Asia and Australia. The Asia leg of the Guts world tour will kick off in Bangkok, before moving through Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Hong Kong fans, mark your calendars for September 24. Ticket prices have yet to be fully announced, but there will be pre-sales for American Express card holders, as well as a Live Nation pre-sale opening on May 16, while general sales begin on May 17. For an elevated experience, check out the VIP package, which includes priority access to the pit, a VIP bar throughout the night, a specially designed VIP gift item, and more.

We can’t wait to see this multi-platinum, three-time Grammy winner perform hits like obsessed, good 4 u, drivers license, and ballad of a homeschooled girl – expect to emerge having screamed yourself hoarse.

Following from their Hong Kong concert last August, indie pop band Lany are once again returning to our shores later this year in October. Their world tour comes straight off the back of their new studio album ‘a beautiful blur’, with hit tracks such as Alonica, XXL, and Cause You Have To. Let’s place bets on whether they’ll be performing the studio or ‘Hopeless’ stripped back version of Love At First Fight at the live concert. Prices have yet to be released, but fans can secure the first round of tickets at the artist presale on March 11, while the Live Nation presale is available for members on March 13. General sales will then start on March 14.

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!