Nightlife HKG: DJ Nicky Romero Hosts S20 Official Afterparty at Boomerang

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 you cannot miss.

1. DJ Nicky Romero Hosting Massive S2O Official Afterparty at Boomerang 

To continue the weekend videos of mega S2O Festival hitting shores in Hong Kong, starred Dutch DJ Nicky Romero will be posted up at Boomerang for the official afterparty. Producing and DJing for the biggest stages at Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, and EDC, Nicky Romero is a hit music maker to not miss out on this weekend.

When: 11 PM till 5 AM, Aug. 5

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

How much: Buy tickets, HK$450

2. CIRCLE Presents The Longest Night Footwork and Juke Music Event

Held in a secret spot deep in New Territories, CIRCLE is hosting a dark night of music and energy at the label’s third event this year. Fusing great techno music with expressive street dancing, catch tunes from Immuno, KOLAK, K. Woon, Nerve, Shelf-Index, and Vegan Chicken.

When: 11 PM till 6 AM, Aug. 5

Where: Secret location in New Territories

How much: Buy tickets, HK$220 advance ticket, HK$260 door ticket

3. Sean Ferres of BIGMOO Hosts Big Sunday Bash at Zeus Nightclub

Brisbane’s finest DJ and producer Sean Ferres, also known as BIGMOO, is hitting up Zeus Nightclub in the heart of Lan Kwai Fong for a cheeky Sunday night dance and bash with great progressive house and sweaty techno. Be sure to check out his remixes with Olly James, Dimatik, and Exis before you swing by this Sunday.

When: 11 PM till 4 AM, Aug. 6

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

How much: Buy tickets, HK$200 advance ticket, HK$280 general admission

4. Petticoat Lane Hosting H2O EDM Party After Big S20 Festival Bash

Make your way down to the wet and wild stages of Petticoat Lane for an afterparty with high-energy EDM tunes and pulsating beats set off by in-house Lan Kwai DJs Tao and Ip Sifu. Make sure you catch performances from Drag Queens and Dance Group Astreas, too!

When: 10 PM till 4 AM, Aug. 5

Where: Petticoat Lane, 8/F, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$150

5. Hawaiian Luau Costume Party at Geronimo Shot Bar in Lan Kwai Fong

Make your way down to the rowdiest of bars in Lan Kwai Fong for Geronimo's annual Hawaiian party, to dress up in your special colours and enjoy blue Hawaiian shots (HK$60) all night. Costumes are highly encouraged. Get ready for a night of grooving and shaking.

When: 7 PM till late, Aug. 5

Where: Geronimo Shot Bar, 2/F, 27-39 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Free

6. Australian DJ Duo Bonka Hitting Up Space Club for Smashing Techno

Bonka, an Australian DJ duo known as the "Master of the Mixing Industry," will come to Space Club Hong Kong on Aug. 5 for a record performance. Signed to Mixmash Records, Revealed Recordings and Ministry of Sound early in their fame, the duo are well-respected authorities in the electronic music industry.

When: 10 PM till 4:30 AM, Aug. 5

Where: Space, Shop 2, G/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$250

7. Latin Party Hosted by Hong Kong’s Colombian Music Guru DJ JC

Make your way down to Studio 33’s monthly Latin party, hosted every first Saturday of the month, for a hot August night of grinding and grooving. Colombian music maker DJ JC kicks off the night of cheeky and fun Latin music from 10 PM until the early hours of the morning.

When: 10 PM till 5 AM, Aug. 5

Where: Studio 33, 5/F, 31-33 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$120 early bird ticket, HK$180 regular entry

Sip & Save: Pre-Game Like a Pro at These Bars

The St. Regis Bar

Housed within the sleek St. Regis hotel on the harbour edge of Wan Chai, The St. Regis Bar offers a crafted cocktail menu of classic mixes and cultural-fused tipples paired with great bar snacks and jazz music all night!

Where: The St. Regis Bar, 2/F, The St. Regis Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Quinary

Created by Hong Kong’s leader of cocktails, Antonio Lai, Quinary is responsible for kickstarting the modern bar revolution in the city since its opening in 2012. Indulge in its unique multisensory approach to mixing great cocktails with savoury, sweet, and tingly umami notes.

Where: Quinary, 56-58 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong

Quench Bar

This strong neighbourhood on the edge of Kennedy Town is a local favourite for its friendly community feel, and hard cocktails prepared with extra pours at a lower cost than Lan Kwai Fong. Quench Bar opened first in SoHo, but moved its life to the more intimate locations west.

Where: Quench Bar, G/F, 1H Sands Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong