Although the Black Eyed Peas cancelled last minute in Macao, there are still lots to look forward to for those craving a dose of live music this week. From the Fuji Rock-inspired Chez Trente festival in Hong Kong to Russian post-punk in Shenzhen or the anime-hit songs of Japan’s Centimillimental in Guangzhou, there is bound to be something for you.
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Prefer culture over concerts? Hong Kong unveils an extraordinary exhibition of ancient Egyptian treasures, while Shenzhen opens a major new art exhibition and Zhuhai hosts an enchanting classical Chinese dance drama.
But that’s not all. Read on to find out what else is happening around the Greater Bay Area.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou International Gourmet Festival
This five-day international food festival integrates the National Games theme while showcasing the finest cuisines in China and abroad.
Venue: Wanbo Centre in Changlong Wanbo Business District (番禺区长隆万博商务区・万博中心)
Date: 19 to 23 November
Centimillimental on tour
Centimillimental is a solo project headed by Japanese musician Atsushi, who is best known for writing the hit songs for anime series Given.
Venue: SDlivehouse
Date: 22 November
Time: From 8 pm
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Hong Kong
Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums
A precious collection of 250 ancient Egyptian treasures will be exhibited at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, many of which are being shown outside Egypt for the first time.
Venue: Hong Kong Palace Museum
Date: 20 November to 31 August 2026 (closed on Tuesdays)
Time: From 8 pm
Chez Trente Music Festival
Self-proclaimed as “Hong Kong’s Fuji Rock,” even if it occupies a far smaller venue, this music festival takes place across 4 stages for 3 days, featuring local and overseas bands.
Venue: Cheung Chau Saiyuen
Date: 21 to 23 November
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01 Festival
Rave at Hong Kong’s Victorian-era Murray House with a stacked international lineup of international and local DJs.
Venue: Stanley Murray House
Date: 22 November
HK Pride Parade Official Party
Join one of the biggest Hong Kong Pride celebrations of the year featuring DJ Benjamin Law, DJ Diamond and Drag Queen Coco Pop.
Venue: Soho House
Date: 22 November
Time: From 10 pm
Macao
Tap Siac Craft Market
Talented local and overseas artists gather in Macao to sell handicrafts across two long weekends. Expect live music and arts workshops as well.
Venue: Tap Seac Square
Date: 20 to 23 November, 27 to 30 November
Time: 5 to 10 pm on Thursday and Friday, 3 to 10 pm on the weekends
[See more: The Black Eyed Peas concert in Macao has been quietly cancelled]
[Cancelled] Black Eyed Peas in concert
American musical group Black Eyed Peas, formed of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo, will be performing live for one night only in Macao.
Venue: Macao Outdoor Performance Venue
Date: 21 November
Time: From 8 pm
Macao Orchestra performs at Lou Kau Mansion
String musicians from Macao Orchestra will perform four free concerts at Lou Kau Mansion, featuring works by Ravel, Saint-Saëns, Mendelssohn, and Smetana.
Venue: Lou Kau Mansion
Date: 22 to 23 November
Time: 3 pm and 4:15 pm
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Outdoor screening of Deep Sea
The Chinese animated film Deep Sea will be screened publicly as part of the China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries Film Festival.
Venue: Dr. Carlos d’ Assumpção Park
Date: 22 November
Time: To be confirmed
Connections Festival
This holistic festival centres around music, movement and nature. Expect family friendly workshops, tarot, yoga, gong bath sessions and more.
Venue: Macau Urban Farm
Date: 22 to 23 November
Shenzhen
Russian post-punk band Peremotka on tour
Peremotka are on tour with Russian band Sova for their 10th anniversary. Expect new wave tunes influenced by post-Soviet rock.
Venue: Bo Live in Futian
Date: 21 November
Time: From 8 pm
The 11th Lianhuashan Glades Music Festival
The festival brings together top orchestras and bands for a spectacular mix of classical and contemporary sounds.
Venue: Lianhuashan Park Kite Square (蓮花山公園風箏廣場)
Date: 21 to 23 November
[See more: The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link aims to become a tourist attraction]
Reality, Surreality art exhibition
This major art exhibition featuring fifty contemporary Chinese artists opened last Tuesday in Shenzhen.
Venue: Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆)
Date: Now until 1 March 2026 (closed on Mondays)
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Zhuhai
The Water Moon Goddess of the River Luo dance drama
Presented by the award-winning Zhengzhou Song and Dance Theatre, this dance drama brings the timeless love story of Cao Zhi, a poet from the Three Kingdoms, and the ethereal Water Moon Goddess to life.
Venue: Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre (珠海金湾艺术中心)
Date: 20 November
Time: From 8 pm
Belgian electronic musician Vaague on tour
Known for creating live music with instruments and his computer, Belgian musician Vaague is set to perform in Zhuhai this Sunday night.
Venue: Lefang Livehouse (珠海乐坊Livehouse)
Date: 23 November
Time: From 8 pm
