Freespace
HKT x WESTK POPFEST: Unboxed
A colourful celebration of pop transforming The Box – Freespace’s black box theatre space – with four surprising dance party sessions
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Tickets available on online ticketing system Cityline from 24 February 2023 at 10:00am.
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Join us for ten days of great sounds at Hong Kong’s largest music festival – showcasing the best in local talent and featuring free and ticketed performances indoors and outdoors
Experience the best of the Hong Kong pop music scene at our new 10-day festival – HKT x WESTK POPFEST. Curated by West Kowloon, and offering a vibrant programme of indoor and outdoor performances, the festival showcases over 70 acts in exciting new crossovers and collaborations.
Pushing the boundaries between mainstream and indie are new and familiar names such as Juno Mak (with Bert) x Olivier Cong, Yoyo Sham x Joyce Cheung, Ivana Wong x Tsui Chin-hung, Charmaine Fong x Ho Shan, Winka and Marf@COLLAR x iii, Phoebus@P1X3L x Nowhere Boys, Kaho Hung x Gordon Flanders, hirsk x cehryl, R.O.O.T x On Chan, Luna & The Bosin, Room307, Novel Friday, TomFatKi, Matt Force, NiLiu, Keung To, Anson Lo, Ian Chan and Edan Lui@MIRROR, Daniel Chu, Janice Vidal, Walter Kwan, Merry Lamb Lamb, Rock Hill Street, Kiri T, Anna hisbburR, CHANKA, Sophy Wong x Kendy Suen, Goodnight, Lillie, WHIZZ, FIESTER, mansonvibes x Lagchun, Otome Syndream and Mike Orange x uchu yurei.
Highlight events include Popnorama and I Am What I Am – A tribute to Leslie Cheung.
The festival also features two spotlight events at M+, Dragon’s Delusion – Paracusia, a live music screening of the animation work of Hong Kong artist Kongkee and Disco Night, a trip back in time to the golden era of Cantopop, as well as a series of free live sessions at Lau Bak Livehouse, Great Lawn and Harbourside Lawn East.
Date and Time | Ticketed Programme | Venue |
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25–26 March 2023 (Saturday to Sunday) 2:30pm, 8:00pm |
The Box, Freespace |
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30–31 March 2023 (Thursday to Friday) 8:30pm |
The Box, Freespace |
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31 March 2023 (Friday) 7:30pm |
Wonderland |
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1 April 2023 (Saturday) 4:00pm, 8:00pm |
Grand Stair, M+ |
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After the first day of online sale, any remaining tickets will also be available at Xiqu Centre Ticket Office and M+ Cinema Ticket Counter from 25 February 2023 (Saturday), and at Freespace Ticket Office during the festival period.
Sales channel | Service charge per ticket |
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Online Ticketing |
$10 |
Telephone Hotline Booking |
$12 |
At Ticket Offices |
No service charge |
Ticketing Enquiries:
(852) 3761 6688
During POPFEST, enjoy free live music every night at Lau Bak Livehouse and on the outdoor stage at the Harbourside Lawn East on 1–2 April.
On 31 March evening, get in the groove with iconic retro hits at Disco Night – an audio-visual celebration that transforms the Lightwell Hall of M+ with Cantopop and dance tracks. Register here.
From 31 March to 2 April, head to the Great Lawn next to Freespace, where a gourmet GastroPark offers delicious food and drink, DJ performances and colourful festival installations.
Opening Hours for GastroPark:
31 March 2023 (Friday): 6:00pm–10:00pm
1 April 2023 (Saturday): 2:00pm–10:00pm
2 April 2023 (Sunday): 2:00pm–10:00pm
22 March 2023 (Wednesday)
Time | Musicians |
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9:00pm–9:45pm |
HOPUI |
10:15pm–11:00pm |
Kowloon K |
23 March 2023 (Thursday)
Time | Musicians |
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9:00pm–9:45pm |
Keith Chung |
10:15pm–11:00pm |
Jaime |
24 March 2023 (Friday)
Time | Musicians |
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9:30pm–10:15pm |
Ashia |
10:45pm–11:30pm |
Blaster |
25 March 2023 (Saturday)
Time | Musicians |
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9:30pm–10:15pm |
Emmahotel |
10:45pm–11:30pm |
CODE |
26 March 2023 (Sunday)
Time | Musicians |
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9:30pm–10:15pm |
Wong Hin-yan |
10:45pm–11:30pm |
Gwenji ft. Songchi |
29 March 2023 (Wednesday)
Time | Musicians |
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9:00pm–9:45pm |
COPAK |
10:15pm–11:00pm |
Revery |
30 March 2023 (Thursday)
Time | Musicians |
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9:00pm–9:45pm |
Barry Chung and Friends |
10:15pm–11:00pm |
Lemonade |
31 March 2023 (Friday)
Time | Musicians |
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9:30pm–10:15pm |
Fengyi and Wantamnam |
10:45pm–11:30pm |
YUSOBEIT |
1 April 2023 (Saturday)
Time | Musicians |
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9:30pm–10:15pm |
Seasons for Change |
10:45pm–11:30pm |
Sam Ding Muk |
2 April 2023 (Sunday)
Time | Musicians |
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9:30pm–10:15pm |
The Sulis Club |
10:45pm–11:30pm |
Prune Deer |
1 April 2023 (Saturday)
Time | Musicians |
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3:00pm–3:30pm |
TAOTAO |
4:00pm–4:30pm |
Nightmare Gacha |
5:00pm–5:30pm |
Lester Lam |
6:00pm–6:30pm |
MEØWMEØW |
7:00pm–7:30pm |
Pandora |
8:00pm–8:30pm |
Charming Way |
9:00pm–9:45pm |
eli |
10:15pm–11:00pm |
Virgin Vacation |
2 April 2023 (Sunday)
Time | Musicians |
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3:00pm–3:30pm |
XTIE |
4:00pm–4:30pm |
Bedroom Party |
5:00pm–5:30pm |
Lowa |
6:00pm–6:30pm |
Teenage Riot |
7:00pm–7:30pm |
Andy is Typing… |
8:00pm–8:30pm |
Chonotenki |
9:00pm–9:45pm |
What They Do |
10:15pm–11:00pm |
Zpecial |
Date | Time | Programme |
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31 March 2023 (Friday) |
10:00pm–11:59pm | Disco Night |
Date | Time | Programme |
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31 March 2023 (Friday) |
6:00pm–10:00pm | Solar Sound System DJ Performances |
1 April 2023 |
2:00pm–10:00pm |
Solar Sound System DJ Performances |
2 April 2023 |
2:00pm–10:00pm |
Solar Sound System DJ Performances |
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Wine & Spirits Partners:
Getting Here
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HKT x WESTK POPFEST programmes take place at Freespace, the Art Park, Wonderland and M+ in the West Kowloon Cultural District. They are easily accessible by MTR, bus, mini-bus and taxi or private car. Visitors are recommended to use public transport. For those wishing to drive, there is an hourly-rated car park (Parking information).
Getting to West Kowloon Cultural District
Food and Drinks
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GastroPark, situated on the Great Lawn next to Freespace, with food and drinks on offer.
Lau Bak Livehouse at Freespace serves a great selection of craft beer, signature cocktails and delicious meals and snacks. Restaurants and cafes in our harbour-side Art Park, M+, and Hong Kong Palace Museum are perfect for coffee, lunch, dinner, happy-hour cocktails and more. Details
You are also welcome to bring your own food and utensils and picnic in the Art Park. Please note that outside food is not allowed in restaurants and cafes.
Ticketed Programme Schedule
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Free Programme Schedule
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Accessibility
HKT x WESTK POPFEST is committed to providing a welcoming, accessible space that is open for everyone. We provide a range of services such as sign interpretation and audio description to ensure that visitors of all abilities can participate in and enjoy our events.
Fest Guide
Copies of Fest Guide are available at the West Kowloon Ticket Offices; restaurants, cafes or food trucks in Art Park, M+ or Hong Kong Palace Museum, and designated information booths in West Kowloon Cultural District from 22 March to 2 April 2023. Fest Guide is valid for the entire HKT x WESTK POPFEST period (from 22 March to 26 March 2023 and from 29 March to 2 April 2023).
The programmes at The Box, including Unboxed and I Am What I Am – A tribute to Leslie Cheung; Popnorama at Wonderland; and Dragon’s Delusion – Paracusia at M+ are individually ticketed.
Other programmes are free and no tickets are required.
HKT x WESTK POPFEST events will be cancelled if a black rainstorm warning or a typhoon signal no. 8 or above is in force 3 hours before the start of the events. Changes to individual programmes under other adverse weather conditions will be announced on West Kowloon’s social media platforms.
To enjoy the following special offers, show your HKT x WESTK POPFEST ticket and Fest Guide to redeem:
Restaurant / café / Food truck | Discount Offer |
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ADD+ (Restaurant) | A complimentary glass of wine for spending over $300 |
ADD+ Grab & Go | A complimentary big size popcorn for spending over $300 |
CURATOR Creative Café at M+ | 50% off on the second cup Artsy print coffee upon purchase every 2 cups of Artsy print coffee* *This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. CURATOR reserves the right of final decision in the case of any disputes. |
PANO | A complimentary glass of house wine for individual spending over $1,000 |
FAM |
22–26, 29–30 March 2023: 12% off (for dine-in only) |
REST | HK$10 off any takeaway drink |
Wabi Sabi Coffee | Draught beers or bottled beers: Buy 2 get $10 off. All non-alcoholic bottled drinks: Buy 2 get HK$5 off. |
Café Bohème | 20% off any takeaway draft beer |
Hooman | 10% off (for dine-in and takeaway) |
Lau Bak Livehouse | 12% off (for dine-in) |
Cupping Room | 10% off on food and drinks (excluding retail products) |
Jin Ya Ju Noodle | 10% off (for dine-in and takeaway) |
Crepes and Bakes | 20% off any takeaway draft beer |
Pineapple Canteen | 10% off |
Book Brothers | 15% off |
Pat Chun Saucy Truck | 10% off (except Pork knuckles and ginger stew) |
Lucky Station | Buy one get one free drink with any purchase of food |
SawadeeCar | 10% off |
The Butcher Truck | 15% off |
Terms and Conditions:
The Art Park is a pet-friendly space, and West Kowloon welcomes visitors who want to bring their pets. Please ensure all pets are kept leashed and under control at all times. Please note that pets are not allowed inside Wonderland, Freespace or other indoor areas (except guide dogs and assistance dogs). Details
Ticketing Enquiries: (852) 3761 6688
Hotline on event dates: (852) 2200 0217
Email: [email protected]
For accessibility services, please contact Jessie Chung on (852) 2200 0794 or email [email protected]
Special Thanks:
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