Hong Kong's annual international jazz festival is returning this November with its biggest edition yet, bringing 10 days of music, seven indoor and outdoor stages, and a lineup that explores everything jazz and beyond.
Cathay・WestK Jazz Fest runs from Nov. 13 to 24, 2026 across Freespace, Xiqu Centre, Wonderland and the Art Park, with Grammy-winning stars Kenny G and Diana Krall, acclaimed vocalist Stacey Kent, and a mix of international names, Hong Kong artists, and cross-genre performers.
Tickets for the festival's paid programs went on sale on Sept. 29, through Cityline and the Xiqu Centre Ticket Office, with a maximum of four tickets per program per transaction.
Now in its eighth edition, the festival will unfold across two weekends and multiple venues, including three outdoor lawns. In typical music festival fashion, everyone can move between stages from early till late, catching everything from jazz and pop to new collaborations and genre-mixing performances.
Jazz icon Diana Krall opens the ticketed lineup on Nov. 13, followed by Grammy-nominated artist Cory Wong and Hong Kong harmonica champion Cy Leo on Nov. 15. Jazz vocalist Stacey Kent performs on Nov. 17, while Korean jazz vocalist Song Yi Jeon brings her Acoustic Trio to the festival on Nov. 19.
Hong Kong singer-songwriter JACE joins music director Teriver Cheung for "I WANNA RIDE THEM BIG CARS: INTO A FUTURE PAST" on Nov. 21, with rising Italian jazz pianist Francesca Tandoi following on Nov. 22.
The festival closes on Nov. 24 with Kenny G at Wonderland. The Grammy-winning saxophonist's appearance marks his first Hong Kong concert since 2008 and is presented in collaboration with Montreux Jazz Festival China. Performing with his four-piece band, Kenny G is expected to revisit some of his signature tracks alongside some pieces from his 20th studio album, "Innocence."
Beyond the headliners, Cathay・WestK Jazz Fest will also host free outdoor performances, food and drink offerings, and a new "calm oasis" on the lawn beside M+. The wellness space will offer complimentary activities focused on the body, mind, and soul.
For more information, visit WestK's official website and follow them on Instagram.
