Creamfields Hong Kong cancelled for 2025

The Hong Kong edition of electronic music festival Creamfields has been abruptly cancelled less than three weeks before it was due to take place.

Creamfields Hong Kong, which debuted in 2017, was slated to return to Central Harbourfront from 8-9 March this year, organised by Live Nation Electronic Asia.

DJs lined up included Zedd, Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso, AC Slater, R3hab and Claptone, while the festival was advertised as a “mega event” by Hong Kong Tourism Board. Tickets had been priced from HK$1,188 to HK$1,788. (€146-220).

“It is with regret that Creamfields Hong Kong 2025 scheduled to take place on 8th and 9th March 2025 has been cancelled”

“It is with regret that Creamfields Hong Kong 2025 scheduled to take place on 8th and 9th March 2025 has been cancelled,” says a statement issued on the event’s social media channels. “All customers will be issued with a full refund on tickets purchased. You don’t need to do anything. We apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment caused.”

While no reason was given for the cancellation, the South China Morning Post reports that a separate post on a mainland Chinese social media platform cited “unforeseen circumstances”.

Originating in the UK in 1998, Creamfields has held a number of spin-offs around the world over the years. Most recently, an edition was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last November, headlined by Swedish House Mafia.

Anyma is the first headliner for the 2025 UK flagship edition, which is set for 21-24 August in Daresbury, Cheshire.

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