Nightlife HKG: Jay Hardway DJing at Zeus, Plus 9 More Parties in HK

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. International DJ Jay Hardway Playing at Zeus on Friday

Dutch DJ and record producer Jay Hardway is back in Hong Kong after four years, previously playing at Zentral in 2019, for a show-stopping performance at Zeus. The Dutchman has received previous call-ups at Miami Music Festival and Tomorrowland Music Festival.

Signed with Spinnin’ Records, Jay is best known for his collaborative hit-single ‘Wizard’ with countrymen Martin Garrix, reaching over 200 million streams online. Be sure to catch Jay playing all night long, with hits ‘Electric Elephants’, ‘Spotless’, and ‘Golden Pineapple’ coming up.

When: 11:00PM till 4:00AM, Mar. 17

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

How much: Buy tickets, HK$280 general admission

2. Harness Ball Themed Hot Party Coming Back to Petticoat Lane

Fabulous party organisers Haus of Circuit are back with their most popular theme party, harness Ball, at the renowned and glitzy Petticoat Lane for a night of hot EDM tunes and strutting in your leather harnesses.

To bring the vibes all through the night with thumping melodies is DJ Taki on tribal circuit music and DJ Tao spinning EDM anthems all night long, alongside sexy drag shows and go-go dancing.

When: 10PM till late, Mar. 18

Where: Petticoat Lane, 8/F, California Tower, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$200 early bird, HK$250 advance, HK$300 on the door – including one drink

3. Firebeatz DJ Duo Bring the EDM Festival Vibes to Zentral

If you want a feel for the classic raving outfits and vibes of the mega EDM festivals, make your way down to Zentral on Saturday for Dutch DJ duo Firebeatz hosting a fat bash for Lan Kwai Fong.

Expect party pants for you EDM heads and glow sticks and thumping fist bumps to pair for Firebeatz’s rocking tunes all night long. Brought to Hong Kong by Damascus Production, these legends are big internationally, having organized Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival.

When: 10PM till late, Mar. 18

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

How much: Buy tickets, HK$200 early bird

4. Hong Kong Magician Champ Keanu Ho Tricking at The Code

Our city’s leading magician and trickster Keanu Ho is being hosted in front of a mystical audience at The Code for a creative magical performance among sipping cocktails and drinks. Be prepared to be stunned by the International Magic Convention judge.

Keanu Ho leads Hong Kong’s magic space as top champion, Asia Magic Convention second round up, gold award China National Magic Competition, and BIMC International Magic Convention The Best Magician Asia.

When: 8PM till 11PM, Mar. 18

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

How much: Buy tickets, HK$400 general admission (including one drink)

5. Taiwan’s Rapper OZI Makes First Hong Kong Performance at Space

Space Club will be welcoming another Taiwanese stronghold, rapper ØZI, to Hong Kong in a continuing trend of musicians and DJs from the island nation to bring the Taiwan tunes and rhythm to Hong Kong ears.

The ‘Love Le Avenger’ event hosts OZI’s rapping of his debut album ‘OZI: The Album,’ featuring a cool blend of West Coast-influenced urban hip-hop, R&B, Mandopop, and rap.

When: 11PM till 4AM, Mar. 18

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

How much: Buy tickets, HK$580 (including one drink)

6. Magnetic Soul & Friends Drum and Bass Bash at OMA

After a wicked Clockenflap DJ set in early March, Hong Kong’s drum n bass collective Magnetic Soul is back for crew and friends bash at their home of OMA, including Hong Kong native DJ Ekki based in Shenzhen.

The smashing bass night will also include debuts for local DJ Ming Jai and Pixz to the decks. DJ Mengzy will feature alongside Deasy, as well as the Magnetic Soul boys for a big drum n bass night.

When: 11PM till 6AM, Mar. 18

Where: OMA, LB/F, Harilela House, No. 79 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: HK$150

7. Darkside of Techno Vol. 2 Hosted at VOID this Friday

Techno lovers, don’t sleep on the second iteration of Lan Kwai Fong’s Darkside of Techno event, featuring some real hard hitting and melodic techno tracks bringing groovers and ravers all night on their feet.

Expect food tunes from three-Hong Kong based DJs and mixers, including Camille YMS, Roman Tsoi, and Winston YTY.

When: 10PM till 5AM, Mar. 17

Where: VOID, 5/F, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$150 early bird, HK$180 advance tickets, HK$200 on the door

8. Afro Night Party at SMOOO in Central

Following the resurgence of African native and inspired music in Hong Kong in recent months, prepare yourself for a mega bash at event space SMOOO for a listening party and free-flow of cocktails from 10PM till 1AM.

In collaboration with sound producers Lammasounds, and event organisers Getgroovy and Welovethiscity, get the best of the best Afrobeats, hip-hop, Afro-soul, reggae, and beats house.

When: 10PM till 5AM, Mar. 17

Where: SMOO, 18 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$380 (including free-flow)

9. Buteco 33 Brazilian Music Party Held at Studio 33

Are you ready to party with a Brazilian beat? Look no further than Studio 33’s monthly Brazilian nights are here to bring the music, moves and vibes straight from Brazil to Lan Kwai Fong.

The Buteco 33-themed party is a chance to celebrate the popular chill type of music in Brazil called Pagode, and dance to the rhythm of Brazil. Expect tunes, drinks, and snacks from the hot nation.

When: 9PM till 4AM, Mar. 18

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

How much: Buy tickets, HK$180 general admission (including one drink)

10. Tapa Room Hosting Jokester Jordan Leung and Comedy HK Crew

The fabulous Comedy.HK crew is set for a return to Tapa Room in Wan Chai for a special comedy night featuring fine comedy, spicy cocktails, and Spanish food to fill you up.

Headlining the night is Hong Kong’s fave jokester and Instagram legend Jordan Leung, alongside Garon Chiu, Dannie Aildasani, and Kari Gunnarson.

When: 10PM till 11:30PM, Mar. 18

Where: Tapa Room, Shop B, G/F, Jet Joil Mansion, 415-421 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$250 general admission including one drink and one tapas