Cover NewJeans reveals new name NJZ and re-debut at ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025—a great addition to the Hong Kong concerts scene (Photo: courtesy of ComplexCon)
NewJeans reveals new name NJZ and re-debut at ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025—a great addition to the Hong Kong concerts scene (Photo: courtesy of ComplexCon)
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With NJZ (formerly NewJeans), Twice, Jay Chou and more coming to perform in Hong Kong, the city’s concerts scene is packed in 2025. Mark your calendars now
In 2024, Hong Kong saw several major acts—Imagine Dragons, 2NE1 and Fujii Kaze, among others—sealing the city’s position as a hub for music lovers. In 2025, we’re keeping the momentum going, with an impressive line-up of global artists who are all set to take Hong Kong by storm in the coming months.
We’re talking about the ethereal sounds of Cigarettes After Sex, the explosive performances of Stray Kids, the evocative music of Grammy-nominated R’n’B singer Kehlani and others. What’s more, the new Kai Tak Stadium, opening in March, will host legendary acts like Coldplay and Jay Chou, each set to deliver massive concerts for over 50,000 spectators. Join us as we explore the details of these upcoming performances and get ready to celebrate music in Hong Kong.
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1. Cigarettes After Sex
When: January 9, 2025
Where: Hall 5, AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau
What: The American dream-pop band Cigarettes After Sex is set to return to Hong Kong after a year and a half, bringing their largest show in the city as part of Clockenflap’s line-up. This enchanting trio from Texas, comprising guitarist and vocalist Greg Gonzalez, bassist Randall Miller and drummer Jacob Tomsky, is renowned for their ethereal, melancholic sounds and poignant lyrics. In addition to beloved hits like Apocalypse (2017), fans can look forward to performances from their latest album, X’s, released last July.
2. Stray Kids
When: January 18-19, 2025
Where: AsiaWorld-Arena, Lantau
What: K-pop act Stray Kids is coming to Hong Kong for the first time as part of the fourth world tour Dominate. The eight-member boy band made headlines last December by becoming one of the few acts to achieve multiple No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 200 chart this century, with their latest album Hop (2024) marking their sixth accomplishment. Get ready for an electrifying and explosive performance.
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3. Kyuhyun
When: January 25, 2025
Where: Hall 3, AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau
What: Super Junior member Kyuhyun will return to Hong Kong in late January for his Asia concert tour Colors to celebrate his 10th anniversary as a solo artist. Fans can expect a diverse mix of lyrical ballads, dance tracks and pop, all delivered with his sentimental yet powerful voice.
Canto-pop veteran Hins Cheung will join him as a special guest, following Kyuhyun’s heartfelt rendition of Cheung’s Imaginary Fairground (2023) during his concert in Hong Kong last April. We are expecting an emotional performance from this dynamic duo.
4. Day 6
When: January 25-26, 2025
Where: Runway 11, AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau
What: K-pop rock band Day 6 is set to continue its third world tour Forever Young, with a stop in Hong Kong in late January. Fans can look forward to the unique blend of joy and melancholy that characterises the band’s music, capturing the essence of youth and offering a sense of hope. Expect tunes from their latest album Fourever, including the upbeat hit Happy (2024), which expresses a longing for pure happiness.
5. Niki
When: February 9, 2025
Where: Hall 5, AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau
What: Indonesian singer-songwriter Nicole Zefanya, better known as Niki, is set to grace our city with her soulful vocals in February as the first stop in Asia on her Buzz world tour. Fans can expect a captivating blend of genres from her recent album, Buzz (2024), featuring tracks like funk-inspired Too Much Of A Good Thing, emotional Blue Moon and the sweet sounds of Tsunami.
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6. Keshi
When: February 21, 2025
Where: AsiaWorld-Arena, Lantau
What: Vietnamese American singer-songwriter Keshi is performing in Hong Kong in late February as part of his Requiem Tour. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable evening featuring his unique lo-fi hip-hop and retro-style tracks such as Soft Spot, Say and Dream from his album Requiem (2024) released last September.
7. Aurora
When: February 24, 2025
Where: AsiaWorld-Arena, Lantau
What: Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora will make her highly anticipated debut show in Hong Kong on 24 February at AsiaWorld, Expo, Hall 5, as part of her What Happened To The Earth? Part 4 Tour. Fans can expect an enchanting evening filled with her ethereal vocals and heartfelt songwriting, showcasing songs from her acclaimed fourth studio album, What Happened To The Heart (2024).
8. Infinite
When: March 1, 2025
Where: AXA x Wonderland, West Kowloon
What: K-pop boy band Infinite, renowned for their powerful and synchronized choreography, is set to perform in Hong Kong in March with an outdoor concert to celebrate their 15th anniversary. Get ready to chant along to some iconic K-pop hits such as Be Mine (2011), Paradise (2011) and Back (2014).
9. Kehlani
When: March 8, 2025
Where: Kitty Woo Stadium, San Po Kong
What: American R&B and neo-soul singer Kehlani is set to make her Hong Kong debut performance in March, followed by her tour stops in Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and more. The Grammy Award-nominated artist released her fourth studio album, Crash (2024), last June. Fans can look forward to hearing fresh tracks like After Hours and Next 2 U during the concert. The show also includes a pre-show Q&A session and a soundcheck performance for an additional cost.
10. Gfriend
When: March 14, 2025
Where: Hall 11, AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau
What: After a four-year hiatus, K-pop girl group Gfriend is set to kick off their 10th-anniversary concert in Seoul this January, followed by an Asia tour that includes a stop in Hong Kong in March. The six-member group, celebrated for its youthful charm and impressive synchronised choreography, will release a new album titled Seasons of Memories on January 13. Expect brand-new tracks along with iconic hits like Rough (2016) and Time for the Moon Night (2018). Tickets will go on sale on January 10 at noon.
11. NJZ (formerly NewJeans) at ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025
When: March 21-23, 2025
Where: AsiaWorld-Arena, Lantau
What: Get ready for Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein’s comeback! NJZ, formerly NewJeans, is poised to captivate audiences at ComplexCon Hong Kong, making a triumphant return following a turbulent period with label Ador, which is one of Hybe’s subsidiary labels. The K-pop group faced many challenges surrounding management and creative direction but has revealed its new name alongside its upcoming concert in Hong Kong. Stay tuned!
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12. Coldplay
When: April 8, 9, 11, 12, 2025
Where: Kai Tak Stadium
What: British rock band Coldplay is making a triumphant return to Hong Kong after 16 years, with four shows this April. Fans will have the opportunity to be among the first to experience the brand-new Kai Tak Sports Park’s main stadium, which is set to open in March and boasts a capacity of more than 50,000. Prepare to sing along to some of the band’s greatest hits, including Yellow (2000), Fix You (2011)and Viva La Vida (2008), as they bring their signature sound and breathtaking visuals to this new venue. What’s more, Marf Yau from the Canto-pop girl band Collar will also perform at the concerts.
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13. Gracie Abrams
When: April 14, 2025
Where: MacPherson Stadium, Mong Kok
What: Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams will perform in Hong Kong for the first time as part of her The Secret of Us tour. Her latest album, also titled The Secret of Us (2024), was released last summer and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. The album features standout tracks like Us, which invites Taylor Swift to collaborate, and That’s So True, marking Abrams’ first-ever top 10 hit on the Hot 100.
14. Jay Chou
When: June 27-29, 2025
Where: Kai Tak Stadium
What: Taiwanese singer and actor Jay Chou, affectionately known as the King of Mando-pop, is set to hold a spectacular three-day concert at the soon-to-open Kai Tak Stadium this June. Expect classic hits like Blue and White Porcelain (2007), Love Confession (2016), and Nunchucks (2010), and prepare for a massive performance that promises to be an unforgettable celebration of his iconic music and artistry.
15. Twice ‘This is For’ World Tour
Above Twice members in Seoul, South Korea (Photo: Getty Images)
Twice members in Seoul, South Korea (Photo: Getty Images)
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When: December 6, 2025
Where: Kai Tak Stadium
What: K-pop group Twice has just revealed the first part of its upcoming world tour, This is For. The tour starts in Incheon on July 19 and 20. After this, they will travel across Japan—in Osaka, Aichi, Fukuoka and Tokyo. Twice will then continue its tour across Asia, performing in Macau, Singapore and Kaohsiung before coming to Hong Kong on December 6.
