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9 cultural events to look out for in June: Jay Chou concert, Jimmy O Yang show and ‘Lust, Caution' composer in Hong Kong
2. Cy Gavin
Above 'Untitled (Aquarium)' (2025) by Cy Gavin (Image: courtesy of Cy Gavin, Jackie Furtado and Gagosian)
When: Until August 2
Where: Gagosian, 7/F, Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central
What: New York-based artist Cy Gavin—who drew global attention for his Met Gala blue carpet—is debuting his first solo show in Asia. His latest works explore transformation, resilience and natural cycles. Featuring elements like Maximillian sunflowers and protostars, Gavin weaves together metaphors of biological and geological growth. 3. Dongpo: Life in Poems
Above 'Dongpo: Life in Poems' (Photo: courtesy of LCSD)
When: June 13 to 14
Where: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui
What: A poetic homage to Song dynasty polymath Su Dongpo (1037–1101), this stage production by China Oriental Performing Arts Group blends contemporary dance with classical Chinese cultural elements. Expect an atmospheric interpretation of Dongpo's legacy through calligraphy, poetry, martial arts, painting and more. 4. Jimmy O Yang Live in Hong Kong
When: June 13 to 15
Where: Hong Kong Coliseum
What: Hong Kong-born comedian and actor Jimmy O Yang returns for his hometown debut. Known for Interior Chinatown (2024) and Crazy Rich Asians (2018), Yang delivers fast-paced humour shaped by cultural quirks and personal tales of identity. 5. Echoes of the Heart
Above A poster of 'Echoes of the Heart' (Photo: courtesy of French May)
When: June 14
Where: Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui
What: A multicultural musical moment featuring Canto-pop singer Jay Fung and French vocalist Joyce Jonathan. They'll perform across genres in Chinese, English and French. Jonathan, who won the NRJ Music Award for Francophone Breakthrough of the Year in 2011, is the first French singer-songwriter to join the Chinese music competition Ride the Wind in 2024. This concert is part of this year's French May. 6. Trevor Yeung: Courtyard of Detachments
Above 'Pond of Never Enough' by Trevor Yeung (Photo: courtesy of M+ and the artist)
When: June 14 to October 12
Where: M+, West Kowloon Cultural District
What: Following his showcase at the 60th Venice Biennale, Hong Kong artist Trevor Yeung revisits and reimagines his acclaimed installation. Shifting from themes of attachment to detachment, Yeung explores power dynamics and emotional ecology through aquatic-inspired ecosystems. 7. Wing Po So: Polyglot
Above 'Polyglot Mulberry' (2023) by Wing Po So (Image: courtesy of Blindspot Gallery and the artist)
When: June 17 to August 23
Where: Blindspot Gallery, Wong Chuk Hang
What: Wing Po So examines the language of nature through a pharmacological lens. Drawing from Chinese medicine, her mixed-media works use materia medica to reveal hidden systems and structures, offering a layered interpretation of the environment and the unseen forces within it. 8. The Film Music of Alexandre Desplat
Above A still from 'The Shape of Water' (Image: courtesy of IMDB)
When: June 20 and 21
Where: Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
What: The Hong Kong Philharmonic pays tribute to Alexandre Desplat, the French composer behind The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Lust, Caution (2007), Godzilla (2014), The Shape of Water (2017). Though Desplat will not attend due to Hollywood commitments; his wife and violinist Solrey will conduct the performance.
Don't miss: 'Frozen', James Horner and John Williams: the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra's new season line-up is announced 9. Jay Chou Carnival World Tour
Above Jay Chou at his 'Carnival World Tour' in Nanning, China in April 2025 (Photo: Instagram/@jaychou)
When: June 27 to 29
Where: Kai Tak Stadium, Kowloon City
What: The Mando-pop legend Jay Chou returns to Hong Kong with his globe-trotting Carnival World Tour , which began in Shanghai in 2019 and has since then toured around Asia, Oceania and Europe. From Fade Away to If You Don't Love Me, It's Fine , fans can expect an energetic set of his greatest hits in this Hong Kong concert.
