Nightlife HKG: Best Creamfields 2023 Afterparties for More EDM Tunes

Another weekend in Hong Kong is upon us, and this spells for a jam-packed schedule of happy hour and cocktail nights, fresh raves and club nights you must not miss. We save you the stress of planning your weekend and week ahead with our rundown of the best nightlife events this weekend you cannot miss.

To keep your finger on the pulse of the city, follow The Beat Asia to see what’s best in store for nightlife and partying in Hong Kong from this Friday to next Thursday.  

1. Virtual Riot Set Off Official Creamfields HK After Party at Boomerang

To end the first spectacular night of Creamfields Hong Kong’s return to the city shores, partner Lan Kwai club Boomerang invites German DJ and EDM producer Virtual Riot to set down beats all night long.

If you still possess the energy to get your shoes tapping after a wicked first day at Creamfields, DJ Virtual Riot will bring the fire and electricity to Lan Kwai Fong for a lengthy and memorable set.

When: 10PM till 5AM, Apr. 1

Where: Boomerang, Shop 1 & 2, LKF Tower, 55 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$350 for girls, HK$450 for boys

2. Indian-inspired EDM Nirvana Night Hosted at Carbon Hong Kong Organised by Eventify

End March the right way, with the last night of the lucky month at Nirvana Night, a new Indian- and ethnic-inspired fusion night blending the tunes of EDM, house, and hip-hop at the top floor of Carbon in SoHo.

Featuring grooving tunes from DJ Aanesh to start the night off, DJ Fazad to bring you past midnight, and DJ Mojito to close up, guest performances are set to light up the stage. Don’t you dare miss this one!

When: 10PM till 3AM, Mar. 31

Where: Carbon, 26/F, 45 Pottinger Street, High Block, H Code, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$200 general admission, includes one standard drink

3. New York’s Finest House DJ Francis Mercier Heads to Cassio

The legendary dance and house DJ and mixer Francis Mercier arrives in Hong Kong’s Cassio on Friday for a legendary set that will feature African, Jamaican, and tribal infusions in his mixing and DJing.

Leading as tunes boss for Deep Root Records and Deep Root Tribe, Francis joins Hong Kong in March after a whirlwind tour, seeing the New York native stop over in Tel Aviv, Doha, Lisbon, Phuket, and more, ushering the hardcore house tunes.

When: 11PM till late, Mar. 31

Where: Cassio, 2/F, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: HK$350 including one standard drink

4. Friday Night Rise Up with M.O.D.E, Bomba, KayKay & Illudas at Zentral

Start the weekend off sharp with a special edition of Friday Night Rise Up hosted at Zentral, featuring a fresh collection of Hong Kong-based DJs specialising in thumping big room tunes, including M.O.D.E, DJ Bomba, KAYKAY, and Illudas.

Where there’s dubstep and hardstyle, Zentral is the place to be for Friday, before your rowdy Creamfields weekend. Entry is free, so head early and make sure you give our local DJs some love.

When: 10PM till 5AM, Mar. 31

Where: Zentral, 4/F, California Tower, 32 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Free

5. Taiwanese Hip Hop Legend DJ OOC Welcomed to Shuffle for Raps and DJing

Coming straight from Chengdu City and off the tracks at New York-style chic nightclub 1 OAK in Shanghai, DJ OOC is bringing the spicey fire to Shuffle club with a classy turntable experience flipping tracks.

Expect the best of ‘90s hip hop and trap, house and EDM, and some theatrical performances, following the enviable style the Taiwan-born DJ has cured in the space, making Friday a night not to miss!

When: 12AM to 2AM, Mar. 31

Where: Shuffle, 19 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Free

6. DJ Roxyjune Hosting Birthday Party with DJ Zoie at Sound Department

Representing the crazy EDM-loving nation of Thailand, top ranking female DJ Roxyjune is bringing the heat to Sound Department for a continuation of the fat and slamming beats expected on day one of Creamfields.

Celebrating her birthday at the SoHo club, Roxyjune is joined by Hong Kong’s very own DJ Zoie. The pair will play everything from EDM, hardstyle and breaks, to some juicy bass and dubstep. Make sure to register in advance to guarantee your entry and two free drinks.

When: 10PM till 6AM, Apr. 1

Where: Sound Department, LG/F, Malahon Centre, 8-12 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Register for two entry and free drinks

7. Trance Producer Ed Lynam Coming to Social Room for Asia Tour

Top British trance DJ and producer Ed Lynam is set for his first visit to Hong Kong shores to play at Social Room located in SoHo, which will see the track-guru play in Tokyo and Seoul weekends after.

Ed Lynam has travelled around the world to showcase his trance, techno, and hardstyle DJing abilities, playing for brands Ministry Of Sound, Trance Sanctuary, Hard Trance Europe, and Trance Lovers Thailand. He is joined by DJs Simtub, Minimano MM, and KVM.

When: 10PM till late, Apr. 1

Where: Social Room, 3/F, Won Hing Building, 74-78 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: HK$150 including one drink

8. Korea’s Top-rated EDM DJ Jina Playing at Zeus After Creamfields Day One

Put on your hakken and shuffling shoes for dancing the night away at Zeus Club on Saturday, with Korea’s DJ Jina spinning hard-hitting EDM tunes all night long after shuffling at Creamfields.

The leading Korean DJ, legendary TikToker, and winner of World DJ & Creator of 2021, is well known for distinct flowery and glitzy performances that make for memorable nights of EDM and hard bass.

When: 11PM till 4AM, Apr. 1

Where: Zeus, 22/F, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$250 general admission

9. Entropy Night at Mihn Club with Nanogram, YONG YING & Anyss

Mihn Club’s industrial night, Entropy, will host its latest event featuring Parisian-born DJ, Anyss. Renowned for his "Italo Body Music" technique, Anyss combines EBM with Italo disco, creating a groove with acidy synths and rolling bass lines.

Joining him for the night are techno up-and-comer, YONG YING, and Entropy boss, Nanogram. The two recently completed a successful Entropy run in Japan and played host to Future Terror stalwart DJ Yazi.

When: 11PM till 5AM, Mar. 31

Where: Mihn Club, 279 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

How much: HK$250

10. International Students Party Network Presents Distortion at Zentral

Hong Kong-based International Students Party Network is launching its first Friday edition of hard-hitting Distortion, aimed at music fans seeking a night of high-decibel fun, with a DJ lineup of Fazad, Momo, KayKay, Bomba, and Midas.

Hosted at Zentral, partiers can take advantage of two free drinks as part of the entrance ticket. ISPN's management has promised a wave of new distortion to excite the audience.

When: 10PM till 4AM, Mar. 31

Where: Zentral, 4/F, 32 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$150 general admission, HK$200 on the door