1. Kissin Plays Liszt
When: December 5
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre
What: The Grammy-winning former child prodigy Evgeny Kissin plays Liszt’s first piano concerto with the Hong Kong Philharmonic.
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When: December 5
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre
What: The Grammy-winning former child prodigy Evgeny Kissin plays Liszt’s first piano concerto with the Hong Kong Philharmonic.
Purchase tickets at urbtix.hk
When: December 6
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
What: To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bernstein’s birth, The Hong Kong Bach Choir presents one of his most beloved works: Chichester Psalms. They will also mark the 150th anniversary of Rossini’s death with a performance of his final masterpiece, the Petite Messe solennelle.
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When: December 7-9
Where: Hong Kong City Hall
What: This epic production involves over 150 professional artists, singers, musicians and theatre practitioners to present Italian composer Giacomo Puccini's stunning yet tragic three-part opera.
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When: December 9
Where: Sha Tin Racecourse
What: One of the most prominent events in the horse racing world, the Longines Hong Kong International Races returns this year to Sha Tin Raceourse, where the world's top racehorses and jockeys will compete for a cool HK$84.5 million purse.
When: December 10
Where: Grappa's Cellar
What: The British punk rock band formed in 1979 by Sex Pistols bandmates Steve Jones and Paul Cook makes its Hong Kong debut.
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When: December 14, 2018-February 17, 2019
Where: Central Harbourfront
What: The annual carnival brings a cosy festive vibe to the harbourfront, with plenty of rides and games to enjoy set against a stunning backdrop of Central's iconic skyscrapers.
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When: December 15
Where: KITEC
What: Get your belly laugh on with Shangela, the Texas-born drag queen who competed three seasons of the reality show RuPaul’s Drag Race.
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When: December 15-16
Where: AsiaWorld-Expo
What: Following its successful Hong Kong debut last year, UK music festival Creamfields returns with a star-studded lineup that includes world-famous DJs like Alesso, Armin van Buuren, Diplo and many more.
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When: December 28-29
Where: Tsuen Wan Town Hall and Tuen Mun Town Hall
What: Exhilarating drumming meets martial arts in this high-energy showcase, which has toured everywhere from the Edinburgh Fringe to this year’s PyeongChang Winter Olympics.
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When: December 30-31
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre
What: Join the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of elegant Viennese waltzes, polkas and great fun. Norwegian trumpet soloist Tine Thing Helseth (pictured) will also perform several pieces. The concert will close with classics from Johann Strauss to see out the old year and herald the new.
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