Hong Kong's anime-rock summer just found its loudest weekend. RAISE A SUILEN — the ferocious band born from Japan's BanG Dream! universe — bring their Boot IGNITION tour to AsiaWorld-Expo for two nights this August. For a city that has already hosted LiSA and &TEAM out by the airport this year, RAS may be the most relentless show of the lot.
Who are RAISE A SUILEN?
RAISE A SUILEN — usually shortened to RAS — are a five-piece rock band that grew out of the BanG Dream! multimedia franchise, created by the character-producer CHU². Billed as "the strongest band that plays the strongest music," they trade in aggressive, digital-edged rock, with a DJ-and-synth backbone that sets them apart from a standard guitar band.
Unlike a purely fictional act, RAS perform live as a real band, and they have built a reputation for high-octane shows across Japan and Asia. Boot IGNITION is the latest leg of that touring life — and the first time it touches down in Hong Kong. For where the band sits in a packed year, see our running guide to the best concerts in Hong Kong 2026.
When and where are the Hong Kong shows?
This is a two-night stand, not a single date, so you have a choice of evenings. Both shows are at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hall 10 — one of the venue's big exhibition halls, set up here for a fully seated concert. Here's the confirmed detail, drawn from the official AsiaWorld-Expo event listing.
RAISE A SUILEN LIVE 2026 "Boot IGNITION" — Hong Kong
| Date | Show | Start | Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 14 Aug 2026 | RAISE A SUILEN — Boot IGNITION | 8:00pm | AsiaWorld-Expo, Hall 10 |
| Sat 15 Aug 2026 | RAISE A SUILEN — Boot IGNITION | 8:00pm | AsiaWorld-Expo, Hall 10 |
Seating is fully reserved and assigned by ticket number. Confirm timings and seat plans on the official event page before you go.
How much are tickets — and what's the Hong Kong bonus?
Two main price bands, plus a collectable perk. Tickets are around HK$1,688 for category A and HK$1,488 for category B, both reserved seating. The sweetener for Hong Kong: buyers of A or B tickets receive a specially-made light jacket created just for these shows — a typical BanG Dream! touch, where the merch is part of the experience.
Tickets are handled through KKTIX. As always, the on-sale window and any extra tiers can change, so register early and double-check the latest. For the wider after-dark picture — clubs, gigs and late bars around the city — our Hong Kong nightlife guide is the place to start.
RAISE A SUILEN — Gig Facts
Details via the AsiaWorld-Expo event page and KKTIX.
Getting to AsiaWorld-Expo
Take the train — it's by far the easiest way out there. The MTR Airport Express runs straight to AsiaWorld-Expo Station, the line's western terminus, and the station sits inside the venue, so you step off the platform into the complex with no street walking. From Hong Kong Station in Central it's roughly 28 minutes, via Kowloon and the airport.
Because AsiaWorld-Expo is next to Hong Kong International Airport on Lantau, give yourself a buffer — and plan your trip home in advance, since trains fill quickly once the lights come up. AsiaWorld-Expo runs airport-style entry screening, so check the official event page for the exact bag and item rules. If you're building a bigger night around it, our pick of ITZY at AsiaWorld-Expo covers the same venue from a K-pop angle.
Why this gig matters
RAS landing in Hong Kong is part of a clear trend: the city has become a real stop on the J-music and anime-adjacent touring map. This year alone, AsiaWorld-Expo has welcomed LiSA and &TEAM, and RAS adds a harder, rock-leaning edge to that line-up.
For BanG Dream! fans, it's a rare chance to see one of the franchise's flagship bands play live without flying to Japan. For everyone else, it's simply a big, high-energy rock show on a summer Saturday — exactly the kind of night the city's gig calendar has been missing.
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