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THU · 2026-05-07 · 08:02 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0507-74357
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The Weeknd to return to Hong Kong after 8 years with Kai Tak show in October

Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd is scheduled to perform in Hong Kong in October, marking his first appearance in the city in eight years. The concert will be part of the final leg of his "After Hours Til Dawn" Tour and is reportedly set to take place at the Kai Tak Sports Park.

Wynna WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-07 · 08:02 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
The Weeknd to return to Hong Kong after 8 years with Kai Tak show in October
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Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd is scheduled to perform in Hong Kong in October, marking his first appearance in the city in eight years. The concert will be part of the final leg of his "After Hours Til Dawn" Tour and is reportedly set to take place at the Kai Tak Sports Park. Live Nation released a cryptic teaser video across regional social media, hinting at the tour's conclusion. While specific dates have not yet been officially announced, sources indicate the performance will be held at the main stadium of the new Kai Tak Sports Park. The Weeknd is known for popular hits such as "Blinding Lights" and "Starboy."

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The Weeknd is best known for hits like 'Blinding Lights', 'Starboy', 'Save Your Tears', and 'Can't Feel My Face'.

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Live Nation posted a cryptic teaser video with the caption 'A Foreshadowing Of The Final Leg.'

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The concert is expected to take place at Kai Tak Sports Park.

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The Weeknd will perform in Hong Kong in October as part of his 'After Hours Til Dawn' Tour.

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Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd will perform in Hong Kong for the first time in eight years as part of the final leg of his “After Hours Til Dawn” Tour, with sources telling the South China Morning Post that the concert is set to take place at Kai Tak Sports Park in October.Live Nation on Wednesday posted a cryptic teaser video across several regional social media accounts, including those for Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand, with the caption: “A Foreshadowing Of The Final Leg.”Insiders told the SCMP that The Weeknd was slated to perform at the main stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park in October.The Weeknd is best known for hits, including “Blinding Lights”, “Starboy”, “Save Your Tears” and “Can’t Feel My Face”. Photo: HandoutThe official teaser appeared to show The Weeknd standing on stage with his arms outstretched, but did not disclose any details about dates or venues at the time.
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