Best Concerts in Hong Kong May 2023: HONNE, RUEL, Hojean & More

With some must-see concerts and music festivals happening in Hong Kong this May 2023, you won't want to miss out on the chance to see your favourite artists live. From up-and-coming talents to established stars, this city has something to offer every music lover.

From J-pop to synthpop, soulful pop to kawaii-core heavy metal, catch Japanese singer NOA, British band HONNE, K-pop boy group Treasure, American singer RUEL, Korean-American talent Hojean, Japanese band coldrain, and metal band BABYMETAL.

NO.A Asia Tour in Hong Kong

First up this May, catch the rising Japanese star NOA live in his debut Hong Kong show on May 12 at Music Zone @ KITEC. Multi-talented NOA is an artist to watch out for, and this show is sure to be a treat for fans of J-pop and beyond.

When: May 12

Where: KITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon

How much: Buy tickets, HK$899 / HK$499

HONNE May 2023 Asia Tour

British crooners HONNE are embarking on an Asia-wide tour starting in May 2023, with a stop in Hong Kong on May 16 at Star Hall. Known for their dreamy and emotive synthpop, chillwave-inspired tunes, this is the chance to sway along to hits like 'Warm on a Cold Night', 'Someone That Loves You', and 'Good Together'.

When: May 16

Where: KITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon

How much: Buy tickets, HK$599

RUEL 4th Wall World Tour in Hong Kong

Australian musician Ruel is bringing the summer vibes early to Hong Kong with his sultry dreamy bops. Catch him on May 19 at Music Zone @ KITEC as part of his 4TH WALL World Tour around Asia in 2023. With two EPs and a full-length album to his name, Ruel is sure to delight fans of soulful pop.

When: May 19

Where: KITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon

How much: [SOLD OUT]

TREASURE Tour [HELLO] in Hong Kong

Hong Kong TEUME, mark your calendars for May 20, 2023, and prepare for a high-energy show with TREASURE at AsiaWorld-Arena. The band has added a limited amount of VIP Send-Off tickets, available for purchase on May 3rd at 10 am on Cityline. Don't miss this rare chance to see the group live!

When: 7PM, May 20

Where: Hall 1, AsiaWorld-Arena, Chep Lap Kok, Lantau Island, New Territories

How much: Buy tickets, HK$1699 / HK$1099 / HK$899 / HK$699

Hojean To Cheer with Love Tour Hong Kong Debut

Clockenflap presents Korean-American rising talent Hojean for his Hong Kong debut on May 24 at KITEC MusicZone. The multi-talented singer-songwriter has been making waves channelling 90s R&B vibes with a splash of indie, producing highly accessible sultry dreamy bops. Come check out a new artist, well on the up and up!

When: May 24

Where: KITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon

How much: Buy tickets, HK$420

coldrain live in Hong Kong

The legendary coldrain rain are gearing up for the first Asia tour in May, readying their killer screams and high-energy performances alongside supporting band Paledusk in Hong Kong, as well as performances in Taipei and Bangkok.

When: 7PM, May 25

Where: Music Zone @ E-Max, 1 Trademart Dr, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon

How much: Buy tickets, HK$680 / HK$550

BABYMETAL World Tour 2023 in Hong Kong

Finally, Japanese all-girl kawaii-core heavy metal group Babymetal is coming to Hong Kong on their official 2023 World Tour this May 31. This marks an official return to live performances, since Babymetal took a hiatus from concerts over the past two years. The band is playing their first show in Hong Kong. Famed as icons of the unique ‘kawaii-metal’ genre that mixes cute Japanese pop sounds with heavy metal music, Babymetal will bring a fun and high-energy show.

When: 8PM, May 31

Where: Hall 10, AsiaWorld-Arena, Chep Lap Kok, Lantau Island, New Territories

How much: Buy tickets, HK$1480 / HK$1180 / HK$880