Cathay WestK Jazz Fest 2026: Diana Krall, Stacey Kent & Kenny G Come To Hong Kong

Freespace Jazz Fest has a new name and an even bigger footprint. Cathay WestK Jazz Fest returns for its eighth year across 10 days and two weekends – November 13–15, 17–22 and 24, 2026 – with ticketed indoor shows and free outdoor sets spread through Freespace, the Xiqu Centre, Wonderland and Art Park.

The line-up is the real news. Grammy-winning pianist-singer Diana Krall opens at the Xiqu Centre Grand Theatre on Friday, November 13. Stacey Kent plays two sets at The Box, Freespace, on Tuesday, November 17. And Kenny G – a festival first, 18 years after his last Hong Kong show – closes at Wonderland on Tuesday, November 24. Also confirmed: Cory Wong x Cy Leo, Song Yi Jeon with Chi Him Chik, JACE x Teriver Cheung and Francesca Tandoi, with 100-plus musicians and nearly 50 programmes in total.

Tickets go on sale 11am Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Cityline and the Xiqu Centre Ticket Office (max four per programme). Indoor concerts run late, so the family win is the Art Park lawns plus a new Music Healing Zone on the M+ Green Lawn – free listening by the harbour.

When is Jazzfest Hong Kong 2026 and where is it held?

Cathay WestK Jazz Fest runs 13–24 November 2026 across West Kowloon: Freespace, Xiqu Centre, Wonderland and Art Park lawns. It is the eighth edition and first to stretch over two weekends, with more than 50 ticketed and free programmes. Pair concerts with a stroll of the harbourfront using this West Kowloon family guide.

Is Jazzfest Hong Kong family-friendly for kids?

Outdoor lawn and Art Park sets are the easiest with children: daytime energy, space to move, and mixed jazz-pop sounds. Indoor headline shows can be stricter; Kenny G at Wonderland, for example, does not admit under-6s. Bring layers for November evenings and plan snack stops between stages.

How do I buy tickets for Cathay WestK Jazz Fest 2026?

Tickets go on sale 29 September 2026 at 11am via Cityline and the Xiqu Centre ticket office. Cap is four tickets per programme per transaction. Cityline adds a HK$12 online service fee; the box office has none. Book headliners early: Diana Krall, Stacey Kent, Cory Wong x Cy Leo and Kenny G sell first.

Are there free outdoor concerts at Jazzfest Hong Kong?

Yes. Much of the festival lives on the Art Park lawns and outdoor stages from afternoon into night, so you can drop in without a ticket. Check the daily WestK schedule before you go, as free slots sit around the paid indoor shows rather than replacing them.

What else can families do at West Kowloon during Jazz Fest?

Build a half-day: lawn music, M+ or the waterfront playground, then dinner nearby. Weekends are busiest, so arrive early if you want picnic space. More Hong Kong family event ideas live on Little Steps monthly listings.