UPDATE : THIS FESTIVAL GOT CANCELLED
Creamfields Hong Kong 2025 has officially been cancelled. Set to take over Central Harbourfront on 13–14 December 2025, the festival was slated to be one of the year’s biggest electronic music events. With names like Martin Garrix, Calvin Harris, and Peggy Gou on the bill, it was shaping up to be a landmark celebration for fans across Asia.
But as of mid-June 2025, organisers have quietly pulled the plug. No official reason has been publicly confirmed. But fans and industry insiders point to rising operational costs. And international artist routing complications, and regional licensing red tape as likely causes. Regardless of the reason, the news comes as a major blow to Hong Kong’s returning dance music scene.
The comeback that never came
After a hiatus in the early 2020s, Creamfields Hong Kong made a successful return in 2023, drawing thousands of ravers from across Asia to its signature waterfront location. With global editions in the UK, Thailand, and mainland China, the Hong Kong leg had built a reputation for world-class production, laser-saturated visuals, and some of the most stacked lineups in the game.
2025 was meant to be its biggest edition yet. Two days, multiple stages, and a top-tier artist roster promised a full-throttle return to form. But now, with the cancellation confirmed, fans are left with refunds and regret—and a whole lot of FOMO.
Who was set to headline?
Creamfields Hong Kong 2025 would’ve been led by three of the most in-demand names in global electronic music:
- Martin Garrix, the Dutch superstar behind “Animals” and numerous main stage anthems, was expected to close out night one.
- Calvin Harris, arguably the most successful crossover EDM-pop producer of the 2010s, was scheduled to headline Saturday.
- Peggy Gou. the Berlin-based Korean DJ and style icon.
Support acts were to include a mix of global festival staples and local up-and-comers, representing the full spectrum of dance music—from pounding techno to euphoric trance and shimmering progressive house.
For a city with a rising underground and a growing hunger for large-scale dance events, this was supposed to be a defining moment.
The venue: Central Harbourfront
The Central Harbourfront is a rare beast: an open-air space in the heart of one of the world’s most vertical cities. With the skyline on one side and Victoria Harbour on the other, it’s one of the most visually stunning festival backdrops anywhere in the world.
Creamfields made the most of it in past editions—multi-stage setups, towering LED screens, fireworks erupting over the water. Fans would dance on the grass with skyscrapers glowing behind them. The 2025 edition promised even more immersive lighting rigs, stage designs flown in from the UK’s flagship edition, and full integration with local artists and visual creators.
But the show won’t go on.
Fallout for Asia’s EDM fans
The cancellation comes amid a rocky period for international festivals in Asia. While domestic events have flourished, bringing back global-scale productions has proven challenging. Travel restrictions may have eased, but artist fees have surged, supply chains are still uneven, and licensing for mass gatherings remains unpredictable in several regions.
For fans hoping to see Creamfields’ return as a sign of full recovery, this is a reality check. Still, not all hope is lost. Many of the festival’s headliners are continuing with solo Asia tour dates. Others may be rerouted to alternate regional events.
For example, Netsky’s August tour of New Zealand continues to gain traction among drum and bass fans, while Wildlands Festival in Australia offers an increasingly solid lineup for electronic heads in the southern hemisphere.
What happens next?
Ticket holders will be eligible for full refunds. Fans are advised to check the official Creamfields Hong Kong website or their ticketing platform for further instructions. As of this writing, the event’s social media pages have yet to offer detailed guidance, leaving many followers in limbo.
Some fans are holding out hope for a relocation or smaller-scale replacement event, but nothing has been confirmed. For now, Creamfields Hong Kong 2025 joins the growing list of festivals postponed or cancelled amid a volatile market.
A missed opportunity for the scene
Creamfields isn’t just another EDM festival—it’s a statement. With roots in the UK’s 1990s rave culture, it has grown into a global brand synonymous with big room sound, massive crowds, and elite bookings. For Hong Kong, it represented something even more: a chance to cement its place on the international festival map.
In a city still recovering from political unrest and pandemic disruption, Creamfields offered a form of release. A gathering of thousands, not in protest or panic, but in celebration of music, movement, and light.
Its cancellation stings—not just for the DJs and organisers, but for the entire scene trying to rebuild something lasting.
Final words on Creamfields Hong Kong 2025
Creamfields Hong Kong 2025 is no longer happening—but its absence speaks volumes. The demand for electronic music in Asia is stronger than ever, but the infrastructure to support major global festivals remains fragile.
Still, the scene endures. Smaller festivals thrive, local promoters hustle, and new audiences continue to fall in love with dance culture. Creamfields may be gone for now, but the pulse continues—underground, online, and waiting to rise again.
