Nightlife HKG: DJ Snake Plays at dragon-i for 20th Anniversary Party

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 Snake Celebrating 20 Years of dragon-i at the Mega Anniversary Party 

Get ready to dance the night away as Grammy Award nominee DJ Snake hits dragon-i in Hong Kong for a special set on April 28, celebrating its 20th anniversary. This Friday night party will be the hottest event of the weekend.

DJ Snake is a leading figure in the electronic-trap genre, collaborating with the hottest names in the industry to create banging beats and remixes. He burst onto the scene with the global smash hit “Turn Down for What,” featuring Lil Jon, and has since worked with Justin Bieber on “Let Me Love You,” released the Top Ten Billboard chart-topping album “Encore,” and produced hits like “Taki Taki” with Selena Gomez, Cardi B, and Ozuna.

When: 10PM till late, Apr. 28

Where: dragon-i, U/G, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: HK$1,500

2. Party in Miami Vice Style at Quality Goods Club this Saturday Night

Summer is heating up, and Quality Goods Club is turning up the heat with their Miami Vice party on Saturday till late in the morning. This is the ultimate party for anyone who wants to travel back to the ‘80s and experience a wild night in Miami!

Get your Miami and ’80s swag on point and win bottles of Perrier-Jouët Champagne (1,500ml) on the night for the best-dressed, sponsored by Pernod Ricard. And that's not all! Quality Goods Club's special Miami-punch cocktail will get you in the mood to dance the night away with DJ Re:Flex and Broadback on the decks spinning house until late.

When: 10PM till 4AM, Apr. 29

Where: Quality Goods Club, B/F, On Lok House, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$100 online ticket for pre-12AM entry

3. Tel Aviv DJ Duo TRIPL Make Way to H Code for FLY LYF 002 Rooftop Party

Get ready for a night of non-stop fun and hard-hitting house tunes at FLY LYF 002 Hong Kong Edition, brought all the way from Tel Aviv by Israeli DJ duo TRIPL, set to take place on the glitzy rooftop of H Code building.

Featuring Hong Kong DJs Nat Dunn, Omer & Chen, and Willer, Lior, and Omri, the house DJ producers based in Tel Aviv will incorporate an energetic DJ set with a live show from 9PM through midnight. They have performed at some of the biggest stages, such as "Life In Color" alongside Steve Aoki and R3hab and "Tomorrowland Unite" alongside Steve Angello.

When: 5PM till 2AM, Apr. 29

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

How much: Buy tickets, HK$300 early bird ticket, HK$380 general admission

4. Canto Mambo +852 Vinyl Record-Only Salsa Night Hosted by Gia Fu at The L Place

From the legendary Buena Vista Social Club to New York’s Palladium, Hong Kong's own Mambo Girl Gia Fu blends Latin American/Caribbean records to Chinese Jazz with Latin influence for a fusion music night of dancing you can’t miss!

Join the Canto Mambo crew on Friday to celebrate the magic of salsa and experience how it connects people from all over the world. The L Place party will take you back to the golden era of salsa vibes from the ‘70s in New York.

When: 9PM till 1AM, Apr. 28

Where: The Code, L Place, 17/F, 139 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$200

5. Groove Factory and Point Label Celebrating International Dance Day at Terrible Baby

Art and culture project Point Label is celebrating International Dance Day this long weekend with their 10-hour immersive music and dance party, Groove Factory, at Terrible Baby's music room and terrace.

The groovy line-up includes PACDG, DoubleH, Ina, Rahiti, Z.amp, NYXE from the label, Anyss from Chaotic Pavillion, and Jaxi of Lamma Sounds. Dress in your best colours and show off your dance moves in disco and house!

When: 4PM till 12AM, Apr. 29

Where: Terrible Baby, 4/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon

How much: Buy tickets, HK$150 general admission including one drink, HK$450 free flow

6. Drop’d Presents Thrashing Cantonese Alternative-Rock Night at MoM Livehouse

Set your dates for this Saturday night, as North Point welcomes a legendary night, bringing together four great local Cantonese alt-rock bands to shake with energy and point your devil horn hands sky-high.

Drop’d is inviting viral rock band Fiester to headline the event, joined by All For One, 初久, and TOXYN. Make sure to get to MoM Livehouse nice and early, to not miss out on rocking at the front of the show.

When: 7PM till late, Apr. 29

Where: MoM Livehouse, B39, 7 Seas Shopping Centre, 113-121 King's Rd, North Point, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$280 advance ticket, HK$320 door ticket

7. PITCH Invites Chaos in the CBD and La Mamie's for Repulse Bay Party (May. 6)

If you're a fan of house, techno, and disco music, you won't want to miss master party planners PITCH's upcoming event on May 6 at The Pulse in Repulse Bay, inviting Chaos in the CBD, La Mamie's, and Guido Balboa to lay down the vibes.

With the party going from early dusk to midnight and enviable sea views across Repulse Bay, Mr Yunus will set up an electric lighting show for the night, promising an unforgettable party experience. Don't forget to head to Quality Goods Club after the event for the official afterparty.

When: 4PM till 12AM, May 6

Where: The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets with discount code THEBEAT10 for 10% off for The Beat Asia readers, HK$488 advance tickets, HK$588 last chance

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

Yurakucho

Get your tastebuds ready for a one-of-a-kind izakaya experience at Yurakucho. This upcoming restaurant and bar, brought to you by Singular Concepts, will take you on a culinary journey through Japan’s drinking culture.

Satisfy your cravings with their mouth-watering katsu sandos to get your carbs in for the night before washing it all down with a never-ending flow of sake, Japanese highballs, or Yurakucho's own creative cocktails, crafted by co-founder Gagan Gurung.

Where: Yurakucho, G/F, Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham St, Central, Hong Kong

Bobby’s Rabble

If you’re looking for somewhere fun, affordable, and very high-key to drink before the big night in Hong Kong, this popular watering hole in Central is the go-to spot for those looking to let their hair down and have some fun.

With regular comedy, quiz, and bingo nights, as well as live music and DJ sets on weekends, you can join in on the party before going to the party at Bobby's Rabble. Don't forget to take advantage of their happy hour promo of HK$50 on house drinks from 5PM to 5PM

Where: Bobby’s Rabble, 46 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong

Thirsty Shaker

Thirsty Shaker is the place to be for a more soothing beginning to the night away from the Lan Kwai Fong crowds. Located in Hollywood Road, this spacious bar offers multiple outdoor terraces with stunning views of Soho, making it the perfect place for gatherings and celebrations.

Thirsty Shaker's cocktail menu is composed of party punch cocktails served in bowls and single servings of drinks that will take you back to the 90s. You can expect premium spirits and fresh ingredients to be used in their reinterpreted versions of lychee martini, tequila sunrise, Blue Hawaii, and Amaretto Sour, all priced at HK$120 each.

Where: Thirsty Shaker, 3/F, 49 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong