When: August 10-11

Where: AsiaWorld-Expo

What: Catch K-pop heart-throbs EXO—without Xiumin and DO, who are carrying out their mandatory military service this year—on their latest tour since the release of their fifth album, Don’t Mess Up My Tempo, and its repackaged extended version, Love Shot.

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When: From now till August 14

Where: Louis Koo Cinema, Hong Kong Arts Centre and Hong Kong Film Archive Cinema

What: Hong Kong Independent Film Festival introduces an Indie Focus programme to shed light on some independent francophone films from Quebec, bringing a comprehensive view of Quebecois independent cinema to Hong Kong audiences for the first time. The programme features eleven classic Quebecois films and screenings.

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When: August 16-18  

Where: Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui

What: In this beautiful performance piece, Yang Yuntao, Artistic Director of Hong Kong Dance Company, works closely with world-renowned violinist, Yao Jue, celebrated Chinese composer, Lam Fung, to examine Chinese folk music with a Hong Kong perspective.

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When: August 16-25

Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre and Sha Tin Town Hall

What: The Asian premiere of Hong Kong Ballet artistic director Septime Webre’s adaptation of the classical fairy tale delivers breathtaking ballet and a sweeping score accompanied by extravagant costumes and sets. 

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See also: Hong Kong Ballet Celebrates 40th Anniversary Season With New Film

When: August 21

Where: HKCEC

What: The Daily Show host brings his acclaimed observational humour and scathing wit to Hong Kong for the first time. His previous stand-up comedy show, The Racist, sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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When: August 23

Where: AsiaWorld-Expo

What: The Grammy Award-winning, Billboard chart-topping American EDM pop duo touch down with their World War Joy tour, performing such hits as Roses and Something Just Like This.

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When: August 24

Where: Southorn Stadium

What: Jamaican legends Keith & Tex lead a line-up of groups hailing from Taiwan, the UK and Japan performing at Asia’s biggest event for reggae, ska and Jamaican music culture.

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When: From now till August 27

Where: Various locations

What: Launched in 2006, the annual Summer International Film Festival (SummerIFF) premieres new films, speficially appealing to a younger audience. The screenings of around 30 titles range from pop Asian to restored classics and award-winning titles fresh from world-class film festivals. 

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When: August 31 

Where: City Hall 

What: The Russian pianist joins the Hong Kong Sinfonietta in a performance of works by Schnittke, Haydn and Rachmaninov under the baton of Ken Lam.

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See also: 10 Hong Kong Art Exhibitions To See In August