Hong Kong’s music concert scene has been heating up since the borders fully opened this year. Whether it’s local singers like international singers like Jung Yong Hwa or British music icon Sam Smith, they finally have long-awaited concerts in Hong Kong to share their music with fans in 2023!
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the city’s vibrancy with your favorite music this year? And don’t forget to check out the tips on how to get priority ticket booking and cash rebates with designated credit cards.
Hong Kong Gigs 2023 Overview
- Concert Ticket Priority Sales Tips: Get a Citibank / BEA Credit Card
- Music Concert Happening in Hong Kong in November 2023
- Music Concert Happening in Hong Kong in December 2023
- Music Concert Happening in Hong Kong in 2024
- Concert Ticket Purchasing Strategy
Concert Ticket Priority Sales Tips: Get a Citibank / BEA Credit Card
Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank often offer exclusive priority booking for concert tickets, and you can earn cash back with your credit card for the transaction. Plus, you can sometimes earn Asia Miles to redeem concert tickets, so don’t forget to get your credit card!
Money Smart Tips: To get the most out of your offer, remember to use the credit card with the highest cash rebates for online purchases.
Standard Chartered Cathay Mastercard: HK$4 for 1 mile
Looking for a credit card that allow you to rack in miles while buying concert tickets? Check out Standard Chartered Cathay Mastercard. For every HK$4 you spend can be converted to 1 mile!
- Miles Conversion(Eligible spending on Cathay and HK Express)
- HK$2=1 mile
- Miles Conversion (Eligible spending on dining, hotels and overseas category)
- HK$4 = 1 mile
- Bank Welcome Offer
- 60,000 miles
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Citi Rewards MasterCard: 5X points for contactless transaction with $3/miles or Avios
The Citi Rewards MasterCard offers 5X points for contactless transactions. These points can be redeemed for miles or Avios at a low rate of $3 per point. What makes it special? The Rewards Points do not expire, allowing you to accumulate as many miles as possible before redeeming them for flight tickets to reduce the average handling fee.
The Citi Rewards Mastercard requires an annual salary of HK$120,000 for application, making it an high-reward accessible credit card.
- Minimum Income Requirements
- HK$120,000
- Wallet transactions(Apple Pay、 Google Pay and Samsung Pay)
- 5X Points
- Miles Conversion (local spend)
- $3 = 1 Mile
Music Concert Happening in Hong Kong in November 2023
Keshi’s ‘Epilogue Tour’ in Hong Kong
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Get ready for the debut performance of moody R&B and lo-fi artist Keshi at AsiaWorld-Expo on November 20 and 21! As part of his Epilogue Tour, the Vietnamese-American artist will be delivering his signature emotional tunes, including “Limbo”, “Understand”, and “Like I Need U”. But wait, here’s the catch – tickets will be available for purchase through an artist presale on July 24, but fans will need a secret password to access the ticketing link. Live Nation members will have their chance to purchase tickets on July 25, and general public tickets will be available starting July 26. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable performance – visit LiveNation’s website to purchase your tickets and find more details about the concert.
| Keshi Epilogue Tour in Hong Kong | |
| Artist Presale | July 24, 2023 (10am – 11.59pm) |
| Live Nation Presale | July 25, 2023 (10am – 11.59pm) |
| General Sale | July 26, 2023 (10am onwards) |
| Date | November 20-21, 2023 |
| Location | AsiaWorld-Expo Hall 5 |
| Ticket Price | HKD$1899 (VIP 1) / HK$1499 (VIP 2) / HK$899 / HK$599 (All Standing) |
Music Concert Happening in Hong Kong in December 2023
Clockenflap 2023
The much-anticipated Clockenflap music festival has unfurled its stellar lineup for December! Among the constellation of stars, we’ll see Australian-Japanese singer-songwriter Joji lighting up the stage on Sunday, part of his whirlwind Pandemonium world tour. The spotlight will also shine brightly on the Japanese supernova duo, Yoasobi, who will be setting the stage ablaze on Friday, and the iconic Britpop ensemble, Pulp, set to rock out on Saturday.
But that’s just the tip of the talent iceberg. We’re also buzzing with excitement for performances by the likes of Wednesday Campanella, D4vd, Running Youth, Idles, Science Noodles, and the enchanting Caroline Polachek. Grab your tickets now, with prices ranging from a modest $1,280 for a single day of musical magic, to a worthwhile investment of $1,990 for a three-day weekend pass to this unforgettable sonic journey.
Here is one of the famous anime themed songs from Beastars created by Yoasobi.
| Clockenflap 2023 | |
| Artist Presale | N/A |
| Presale | N/A |
| General Sale | Ticketflap is the only authorised ticketing platform for Clockenflap festival tickets |
| Date | December 1-3, 2023 |
| Location | Central Harbourfront |
| Ticket Price | 3-day weekend ticket: HK$1,990 / Single day ticket (Fri/Sat/Sun): HK$1,280 |
Music Concert Happening in Hong Kong in 2024
MIKA NAKASHIMA CONCERT 2024 YOU IN HONG KONG (Sold Out)
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Get ready, Hong Kong! The enchanting Mika Nakashima is gracing us with her melodious presence for her debut concert early next year. Fresh off a tour across Japan where she charmed audiences in intimate mid-sized venues, she’s bringing the same up close and personal experience to her Hong Kong fans.
Originally, the plan was for a one-night spectacle, but the overwhelming response has led to an encore. We can’t wait to hear her belt out classics like ‘Yuki no Hana’ and ‘Glamorous Sky’. Tickets, starting at $780, are going on sale from October 20 at 10am.
| MIKA NAKASHIMA CONCERT 2024 YOU IN HONG KONG | |
| Artist Presale | N/A |
| Presale | N/A |
| General Sale | October 20, 2023 at Cityline |
| Date | February 3-4, 2024 |
| Location | AsiaWorld-Expo – Hall 10 |
| Ticket Price | HK$1,380 / $1,080 / $780 (All seated) |
Concert Ticket Purchasing Strategy
Most concerts in Hong Kong require purchasing tickets through the Urbtix ticketing system. The following are some tips on using the Urbtix system to increase your chances of success.
Tip 1: Don’t continuously refresh the page with the same IP address
Continuously refreshing the page with the same IP address may be mistaken for a robot program and result in being blocked. If you are blocked, you may not even be aware of it. Therefore, it is best to use separate mobile networks and Wi-Fi when purchasing tickets.
Tip 2: Don’t use company/public Wi-Fi
If many ticket buyers use the same network to enter the Urbtix ticketing system, they may be blocked due to using the same IP address. Therefore, it is best to use private Wi-Fi instead of company/public Wi-Fi.
Tip 3: Use multiple browsers
Many people understand that they can use multiple phones/computers to purchase tickets simultaneously. However, if you plan to open multiple tabs within the same browser, be aware that using the same browser may be detected, and you may not be able to refresh the page. Therefore, it is best to install multiple browsers to purchase tickets.
Tip 4: Don’t enter too early
Urbtix will kick out buyers who enter the ticketing system too early. Therefore, if tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. , you should wait until exactly 10 a.m. to enter the ticketing system and purchase tickets.
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