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Music

The 10 most lucrative concert tours of all time, from Taylor Swift to U2

Rock gods and pop icons alike are taking to the road on elaborate, years-long world tours that rake in the cash, with takings starting in the millions and now climbing into the billions of dollars

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Coldplay in Hong Kong: watchdog receives 114 complaints over blocked views

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Hong Kong society

Coldplay’s Chris Martin shares how he stays ‘grateful, happy’ with Hong Kong fans

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Cantopop singer Marf Yau wows in Fendi – and Chris Martin asked for an encore

Yau took the stage at Kai Tak to open for Coldplay wearing an ensemble by Fendi featuring a crop-top and shorts – and Martin asked her to sing her Cantonese verse of the band’s hit ‘We Pray’ twice.

Marf Yau takes the stage at Kai Tak Stadium to open for Coldplay wearing a Fendi look from the brand’s women’s spring/summer 2025 collection. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Coldplay in Hong Kong: fans revel in 2½-hour show, some left wanting fireworks

Police arrest five over ticket scalping outside Kai Tak Stadium, while some fans hoped to see fireworks that are often set off at band’s shows.

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Hong Kong society

Certain bottles allowed for Coldplay concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

Empty 600ml plastic or silicone reusable bottles and cups will be allowed inside venue, but handheld signs still prohibited, organiser says.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to expand transport services for Coldplay shows at Kai Tak Stadium

Expanded services will include new cross-border buses and more frequent train services along Tuen Ma and East Rail lines.

Coldplay at a show in Mumbai. The band will perform in Hong Kong this week. Photo: Facebook/Coldplay
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong tourism minister floats e-ticketing idea after mix-ups at mega-events

Rosanna Law also says she wants to review Cityline’s operations amid anger over errors with ComplexCon, Coldplay tickets.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tourism chief demands apology, explanation over Coldplay ticketing mess

Cityline comes under fire from Rosanna Law as fans queue for hours to exchange tickets for new ones with correct information.

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Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Coldplay ticketing error: number of complaints to Hong Kong watchdog hits 25

Consumer Council to urge ticket seller Cityline to arrange exchange service as soon as possible to ‘protect the rights and interests’ of customers.

Coldplay performs in India. The pop band will play Kai Tak Stadium on April 8, 9, 11 and 12 as part of its “Music of the Spheres” world tour. Photo: Facebook/Coldplay
Hong Kong economy

Video | How walkable is Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Stadium?

How walkable is Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Sports Park? We put it to the test
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Millionaires and billionaires

Recap | Who are the richest people in the world and how did they earn their wealth?

Who has amassed the world’s largest fortunes? Take a deep dive and find out how much they are worth, from the wealthiest tech moguls to fabulously rich supermodels, from millionaire rock stars to the youngest billionaires.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Coldplay ticket woes suggest Hongkongers don’t matter in event plans

Readers discuss the frustration of missing out on a coming mega event, how the US domestic economic agenda could ease US-China tensions and growing demand for bilingual skills.

War and conflict

Letters | Be warned, the pain of war lingers long after the fighting ends

Readers reflect on the scars of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, waste management solutions for Hong Kong and the ticketing scramble for next year’s Coldplay show.

Azerbaijan soldiers walk near the Lachin checkpoint, on September 26 last year. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows sell out in 90 minutes, including HK$6,599 ticket

‘Ultimate Spheres Experience’ tickets at HK$6,599 for April 11 performance sold out as early as 10.10am.

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Signs at a bus stop in Tsim Sha Tsui advertise Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows scheduled for next April. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong tourism

Travel package tickets for Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows snapped up within minutes

Number of users in platform’s waiting room swells to 30,000 from 1,500, as fans and overseas visitors swamp site as soon as sales open.

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Hong Kong society

Ticket prices for Hong Kong’s Coldplay concerts to range from HK$399 to HK$2,099

General sales begin on October 10, but early booking available for those willing to pay for premium experiences reaching HK$6,599 per person.

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Hong Kong tourism

Crowd control at Hong Kong’s Coldplay shows at Kai Tak stadium ‘a top priority’

Chief Secretary Eric Chan also says venue has sufficient transport links, a day after lawmakers raise concerns over insufficient capacity.

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British band Coldplay will perform in Hong Kong in April of next year. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong tourism

Lawmakers question if Hong Kong’s transport system ready for Coldplay concerts

Legislators say tourism sector already coming up with holiday packages ahead of band’s arrival in April, but call for more transport options.

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Tourism

Southeast Asia’s visa-free travel: a magnet for tourists – and trouble

As Singapore, Malaysia and others open their doors to easier travel, concerns mount over rising crime, safety and immigration challenges.

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Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park to open in March, minister vows

Sports minister Kevin Yeung says drills to be carried out in stages and include testing main stadium, logistics and facilities in first quarter of next year.

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Hong Kong will host eight events during the National Games, marking the first time the city has hosted a national sports competition. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Are Hong Kong’s sports events truly mega, or niche occasions lacking mass appeal?

Rugby sevens and the odd football game aside, the sport Hong Kong hosts has little attraction in the global market, some fear.

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the major sporting spectacles in Hong Kong that drive global interest. Photo: Ike images
Fame and celebrity

5 celebs you didn’t know were Filipino, from Bruno Mars to Olivia Rodrigo

Vanessa Hudgens explores her Filipina heritage in a travel docu, Patrick Starrr has make-up tutorials with Ariana Grande and Kim K, and Christine Centenera worked with Ye and Virgil Abloh

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park a cultural asset for promoting tourism: Paul Chan

Speaking at South China Morning Post summit on Friday, finance chief says sports should combine with business events to promote Hong Kong tourism.

SCMP Highlights

Cathay Pacific grounds A350 planes, Yagi shuts down Hong Kong: 7 highlights

From Cathay Pacific cancelling dozens of flights to China’s approach to Vietnam, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Cathay Pacific says it identified an engine component failure after Zurich-bound flight returned to Hong Kong following take-off on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s ambitions as sports events hub discussed at summit – as it happened

The Post hosts the inaugural Hong Kong Sports Economy and Tourism Summit, looking at global trends and the challenges ahead.

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Hong Kong economy

Why Hong Kong’s mega events seem so small and how to bring back the ‘wow’ factor

How did a few oversized balloons become something to brag about? The Post talks to experts about what’s needed to make the ‘mega event economy’ work.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s reputation rests on Kai Tak stadium meeting its deadline

Smooth opening of sports park for Sevens and Coldplay concert will raise Hong Kong’s game as host of international events.

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