One of K-pop's fastest-rising fourth-generation groups is finally coming to town. The ILLIT Hong Kong concert lands at AsiaWorld-Expo on 22 and 23 August 2026 — two nights that close out the group's first-ever Asia tour and mark their debut on a Hong Kong stage.
When and where is the ILLIT concert?
ILLIT play two nights at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hall 10, on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August 2026, both starting at 7pm. The Hong Kong stop is billed as the grand finale of their 'PRESS START♥︎' Asia tour, which also visits Seoul, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hyogo and Tokyo.
It is a milestone booking for the group — their first solo concert in the city, roughly two years after debut. The show is presented by Rolemodel Entertainment Group, and the "game"-themed staging promises a puzzle-style set that unlocks level by level, plus a specially prepared stage made just for the Hong Kong run.
How much are ILLIT Hong Kong tickets?
Tickets are all seated, priced at HK$1,799, HK$1,399, HK$1,099 and HK$899. The top HK$1,799 tier is the one to note: it includes access to the Sound Check event and a Hong Kong-exclusive postcard set, which is exactly the kind of extra that hardcore fans chase.
Tickets went on sale on 11 June 2026 through Cityline, the official ticketing agent. Demand for these fourth-gen tours runs hot, so if you are still hunting a pair, buy only through the official channel — AsiaWorld-Expo warns that scalped or resold tickets can be voided at the door. For more of the season's big bookings, see our guide to the IVE world tour in Hong Kong and the wider Hong Kong nightlife guide.
Who are ILLIT?
ILLIT are a five-member South Korean girl group formed through JTBC's 2023 audition programme "R U Next?". They arrived with serious momentum: debut single "Magnetic" charted on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached the UK Official Singles Chart, a rare feat for a rookie K-pop girl group.
Since then they have stacked up hits including "Cherish", "NOT CUTE ANYMORE", "Tick-Tack" and "Lucky Girl Syndrome", building a global fandom known as GLLIT. Their sound — bright, airy and instantly hummable — has made them one of the defining rookie acts of the current K-pop wave.
Part of a busy K-pop summer
ILLIT land in the middle of a bumper season for Korean acts at AsiaWorld-Expo. If you are building a run of shows, line them up alongside Lee Youngji's Hong Kong concert on 1 August, the boy group &TEAM in July, and RAISE A SUILEN in mid-August.
ILLIT in Hong Kong — at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Who | ILLIT — 'PRESS START♥︎' Asia tour (finale) |
| When | Sat 22 & Sun 23 August 2026, 7pm both nights |
| Where | AsiaWorld-Expo (亞洲國際博覽館), Hall 10 |
| Tickets | HK$1,799 / 1,399 / 1,099 / 899 (all seated) |
| Top-tier perk | HK$1,799: Sound Check access + exclusive postcard set |
| Buy from | Cityline (official) · on sale since 11 Jun 2026 |
| Nearest MTR | AsiaWorld-Expo (Airport Express) |
Details per the official AsiaWorld-Expo event page and Cityline. Always confirm prices and any added dates on the official pages before buying.
How do you get to AsiaWorld-Expo?
The easiest way is the MTR: AsiaWorld-Expo has its own station on the Airport Express, right next to the halls. The venue sits beside Hong Kong International Airport on Lantau, so give yourself buffer time for the ride out and for security — bag checks are standard, and there are restrictions on large bags and professional cameras.
ILLIT LIVE 'PRESS START♥︎' — Event Info
Standard arena rules apply: no outside food or drink, no professional cameras, and bag-size limits at the door. Arrive early to clear security and find merch queues before the 7pm start.
Prefer your live music closer to town? Our round-ups of the year's biggest K-pop shows and the best of Hong Kong nightlife will keep your calendar full long after the ILLIT lights go down.
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