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THU · 2026-04-09 · 09:01 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0409-59998
News/Japanese band One OK Rock cancels Hong Kong concerts in May,…
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Japanese band One OK Rock cancels Hong Kong concerts in May, no specific reason given

Japanese rock band One OK Rock has cancelled its Hong Kong concerts, scheduled for May 2 and 3 at the Central Harbourfront Event Space, as part of their "Detox" Asia Tour 2024. The cancellation, announced by Live Nation Hong Kong on Thursday, is attributed to "unforeseen circumstances" outside the control of the band and organizer.

Oscar LiuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-09 · 09:01 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Japanese band One OK Rock cancels Hong Kong concerts in May, no specific reason given
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Japanese rock band One OK Rock has cancelled its Hong Kong concerts, scheduled for May 2 and 3 at the Central Harbourfront Event Space, as part of their "Detox" Asia Tour 2024. The cancellation, announced by Live Nation Hong Kong on Thursday, is attributed to "unforeseen circumstances" outside the control of the band and organizer. No specific reason, such as logistical or technical issues, was provided for the cancellation. This follows a similar cancellation of their Shanghai concert scheduled for May 9. The promoter has apologized to fans and stated that full refunds will be issued to ticket holders, with processing times varying depending on the booking platform.

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Full refunds will be processed for ticket holders.

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The concerts were part of the band's “Detox” Asia Tour 2026.

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The band also cancelled its May 9 concert in Shanghai.

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Japanese band One OK Rock cancelled its Hong Kong concerts in early May.

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The decision was made because of unforeseen circumstances outside the control of the artist and the organiser.

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Japanese band One OK Rock has abruptly cancelled the Hong Kong leg of its Asian tour in early May due to “unforeseen circumstances”, leaving local fans disappointed.The announcement on Thursday followed a similar move in early March, when the band cancelled its May 9 concert in Shanghai.Led by frontman Taka, the band, which has 3 million Instagram followers, was originally slated to perform at the Central Harbourfront Event Space on May 2 and 3 as part of its “Detox” Asia Tour 2026.“This decision was made because of unforeseen circumstances outside the control of the artist and the organiser. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, these issues could not be resolved, and the shows can no longer go ahead,” tour promoter Live Nation Hong Kong said.The statement did not reveal any specific reason for the cancellation – whether logistical, technical or personal – while offering an apology to fans.The organiser promised full refunds to ticket holders. Refunds will be processed in six to eight weeks for Cityline customers and seven to 10 working days for those who booked their tickets via Trip.com.
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