The British rock band will be performing three nights at the city’s new stadium in April.
HONG KONG – British rock band Coldplay’s recent announcement that it will perform at Hong Kong’s new mega stadium in 2025 has breathed life into the city’s ambition to become a top concert destination in the region.
Coldplay announced on Sept 19 that it would hold three concerts in Hong Kong on April 9, 11 and 12. Its 2025 Asia tour also includes one show in Abu Dhabi, two in Mumbai, and four in Seoul.The British rock band, which played six nights in Singapore in January, is the first big international act to confirm its performance at the soon-to-open stadium on the eastern side of Kowloon Bay.Construction of the venue, which has been 17 years in the making, will be completed by the end of 2024.
The Kai Tak area is far out from the city centre – at least an hour by public transport from Central or minimally 20 minutes by car – and has previously been criticised for its limited transport options and a lack of shopping, dining and entertainment facilities. Investment bank Natixis’ senior economist, Mr Gary Ng, said the concerns were “very valid”, noting “historical examples” in the city of previous major events being mishandled due to a lack of planning and risk management.
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