Promising to kick off the year 2025 with a bang, the events, concerts, and festivals planned in January across Asia will make you want to book your tickets and pack your bags! From art festivals to music concerts to anime-pop extravaganzas, January 2025 has it all. Travelling for concerts is a great way to get into a community spirit, rubbing shoulders with fans amidst the thrill of spotting your favourite artist and listening to them belt out their iconic hits. It’s an adrenaline-pumping experience for all! If you have been looking to plan your travels based on upcoming events in January 2025, here’s a comprehensive list of concerts, festivals, and more that are sure to interest you.
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Upcoming concerts and events in India: January 2025
Camel Festival, Bikaner, Rajasthan: January 10-12, 2025
A cultural extravaganza like no other, the Camel Festival in Bikaner is an ideal opportunity for an immersive experience of Rajasthani culture. The festival celebrates the camel in varied ways, including camel decoration competitions, camel races, camel dances, and camel fur-cutting contests. Matka race, rural wrestling, tug of war, and adventure sports in Raisar Sand Dunes are other attractions of the festival. Further, you can enjoy birdwatching early in the morning and cultural programmes in the evening.
Take inspiration from our Rajasthan itinerary for a fulfilling trip.
- Venue: Raisar Sand Dunes, Junagadh Fort, and Karni Singh Stadium
- Dates: January 10-12, 2025
- Timing: Starts at 12 pm
- Ticket prices: Entry free
Goa Sunsplash 2025: January 11-12, 2025
For fans of reggae music, Goa Sunsplash 2025 is your ideal fix! Boasting some of the biggest names in the industry, the festival will host David Hinds of Steel Pulse, Channel One Sound System, Marcus Gad & Tribe, Cali P, BFR Sound System, Awa Fall, Housewife’s Choice, and Forelock among several others, the festival promises the perfect blend of music, culture, and more.
- Venue: Thalassa Beach Boutique Resort, Goa
- Dates: January 11-12, 2025
- Timing: 2 pm to 11 pm
- Ticket prices: Starts at INR 2,950 (RM 154.80)
- Booking link
‘Haazri’ AR Rahman Live In Concert, Mumbai: January 17, 2025
If you have always wanted to see the maestro in action, here’s your chance. AR Rahman’s ‘Haazri’ will be a homage to Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Saab. Attendees will be treated to his Sufi compositions, and enjoy a superb amalgamation of highly curated visuals and lighting, as well as surround audio.
- Venue: Jio World Garden, BKC
- Dates: January 17, 2025
- Timing: 7 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at INR 10,000 (RM 524.65)
- Booking link
Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour: Multiple dates in January 2025
Want to travel for a concert? Look no further than Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour, with multiple concerts in Mumbai (January 18, 19, and 21, 2025) and Ahmedabad (January 25 and 26, 2025). Sway to their greatest hits in these two cosmopolitan Indian cities.
- Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai and Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Dates: Mumbai on January 18, 19, and 21, 2025, and Ahmedabad on January 25 and 26, 2025
- Timing: 6 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at INR 2,500 (RM 131.20)
- Booking link
Kerala Literature Festival, Kozhikode: January 23-26, 2025
Kerala Literature Festival, or KLF 2025, is all set to captivate everyone from January 23-26, 2025. With an exhaustive list of speakers, authors, dignitaries, and guests, the festival will be held on the beaches of Kozhikode, promising not just great conversations but also stunning views. The largest literary gathering in Asia, KLF 2025 is an event you might like to travel for.
- Venue: Kozhikode Beach
- Dates: January 23-26, 2025
- Timing: 9 am to 10 pm
- Ticket prices: Entry free
- Registration
Cigarettes After Sex’s X’s World Tour: Multiple dates in January 2025
Cigarettes After Sex is returning to India for its X’s World Tour. The band will be playing their top hits at sold-out shows across India, including Gurugram (January 24, 2025), Mumbai (January 25, 2025), and Bengaluru (January 28, 2025). This will be the American band’s fourth foray into India. Comprising members Greg Gonzalez, Randall Miller, and Jacob Tomsky, Cigarettes After Sex is known for producing ambient, dreamy, ethereal-sounding pop hits.
- Venue: Backyard Sports Club in Gurugram, R2 MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai, and Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru in Bengaluru.
- Dates: Gurugram on January 24, 2025, Mumbai on January 25, 2025, and Bengaluru on January 28, 2025.
- Timing: 6 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at INR 2,499 (RM 131.10)
- Booking link
Upcoming concerts and events in Thailand: January 2025
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Thailand 2025, Phuket: January 17-19, 2025
EDC Thailand 2025 in Phuket, where each of the four stages is specially crafted to deliver a unique audio-visual experience, is a weekend of music, fireworks, carnival rides, and unlimited fun. A diverse array of artists, including established stars and emerging talent, will play their top hits all three days, attracting thousands. With artists such as Skrillex, The Chainsmokers, Gordo, Alesso, Afrojack, and Tiesto, among others, the event is an unmissable one.
- Venue: Boat Avenue Lakefront, Phuket
- Dates: January 17-19, 2025
- Timing: 3 pm to 12 am
- Ticket prices: THB 1,500 onwards (RM 195.85)
- Booking link
Cigarettes After Sex X’s World Tour, Bangkok: January 21, 2025
Bangkok will be playing host to Cigarettes After Sex for the fourth time in January 2025. Known for their ethereal-sounding music and romantic hits, Cigarettes After Sex is loved for its easy listening. If you are planning a trip to this part of Asia, make sure to add Bangkok.
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- Venue: IMPACT Exhibition Hall 5
- Dates: January 21, 2025
- Timing: 7 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at THB 1,800 (RM 235)
- Booking link
2NE1 ASIA TOUR [WELCOME BACK] Tour, Bangkok: January 25 and 26, 2025
The K-pop group 2NE1’s 2024-2025 Asia tour will have a stop in Bangkok, Thailand on January 25 and 26, 2025. The all-girls group is sure to thrill fans, with their iconic hits and musical experimentations.
- Venue: Impact Exhibition Hall 5-6
- Dates: January 25 and 26, 2025
- Timing: 6 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at THB 2,800 (RM 365.55)
- Booking link
Upcoming concerts and events in Singapore: January 2025
The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber – A Symphonic Gala: January 10 and 11, 2025
Threading together the iconic musical hits of Sir Andrew Lloyd-Webber, this show is all set to feature several timeless hits, from movie soundtracks to unforgettable Broadway hits, making it a real treat for classical music lovers.
- Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
- Dates: January 10 and 11, 2025
- Timing: 7:30 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at SGD 73 (RM 239.80)
- Booking link
Mayday Tour, Singapore: January 11 and 12, 2025
The legendary Asian rock band, Mayday is coming to Singapore in January 2025, to bring their special blend of harmonious and thrilling musical hits to their fans. The highly anticipated 25th-anniversary tour of the Taiwanese band is expected to be a fully sold-out concert.
- Venue: National Stadium
- Dates: January 11 and 12, 2025
- Timing: 7 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at SGD 168 (RM 551.80)
- Booking link
Sean Paul: Get Busy in Singapore: January 21, 2025
For the first time, the global musical sensation Sean Paul is all set to enthral audiences in Singapore. The ‘Get Busy’ Jamaican legend will be performing some of his biggest dancehall hits to the delight of those attending.
- Venue: The Star Theatre
- Dates: January 21, 2025
- Timing: 8 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at SGD 98 (RM 321.90)
- Booking link
Singapore Art Week: January 17-26, 2025
Singapore Art Week is an annual 10-day celebration of stunning visual arts, which includes performance arts, light installations, physical exhibitions, and countless other mediums from paintings to photographs. Patrons can expect to enjoy immersive cultural events, art exhibitions, and art fairs.
- Venue: Marina Bay Sands
- Dates: January 17-26, 2025
- Timing: 11 am to 7 pm
- Ticket prices: Starts at SGD 38 (RM 124.80)
- Booking link
Seventeen’s Right Here World Tour, Singapore: January 25 and 26, 2025
The Right Here World Tour is the fourth such trip by the South Korean boy band. The Singapore stop is a highly anticipated one, especially after the tour has already played to sold-out concerts across the world.
- Venue: National Stadium
- Dates: January 25 and 26, 2025
- Timing: 6:30 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at SGD 168 (RM 551.80)
- Booking link
Upcoming concerts and events in Hong Kong: January 2025
Cigarettes After Sex, Hong Kong: January 9, 2025
With Cigarettes After Sex performing in multiple destinations across Asia, it is entirely your choice as to which place you want to visit to enjoy their music. Hong Kong will see them performing on January 9, 2025, to a packed audience, performing some of their iconic dream-style music.
- Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hall 5
- Dates: January 9, 2025
- Timing: 7 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at HKD 590 (RM 341.30)
- Booking link
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Dimension Nova-Anime Music Pop Concert: January 10, 2025
Bringing together some of the most iconic and popular anime songs from series, and movies, as well as plenty of other hit tracks, the is one to watch out for in Hong Kong. Expect melodies from Demon Slayer, Slam Dunk, Genshin Impact, Naruto, Attack on Titan, Your Name, and Your Lie in April.
- Venue: Victoria Theatre
- Dates: January 10, 2025
- Timing: 7 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at HKD 233 (RM 134.80)
- Booking link
Stray Kids World Tour: January 18 and 19, 2025
The Dominate World Tour by the Stray Kids is all set to take Hong Kong by storm, on January 18 and 19, 2025. The eight-member act band will wrap up the Asia leg of their tour in Hong Kong. With their electrifying music and on-stage dance moves, it is sure to be a concert that you might love to travel to.
- Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo Arena
- Dates: January 18 and 19, 2025
- Timing: 6 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at HKD 699 (RM 404.35)
- Booking link
Chinese New Year Celebrations, Hong Kong: January 29, 2025
One of the biggest festivals in Asia, the Chinese New Year is celebrated in Hong Kong with great spirit. January 29, 2025, is the first day of the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese Zodiac. Hong Kong will be decked in red lanterns and streamers, with myriad local markets, firecrackers, night parades, lion dances, musical performances, and street food stalls vying for attention.
The festival is celebrated with fervour across several Southeast Asian regions, including Thailand and Singapore. So if you are in any of these places during this time, make sure to participate in the cultural extravaganza.
- Dates: January 29, 2025
- Timing: All day
- Ticket prices: NA
Upcoming concerts and events in Malaysia: January 2025
Super Junior-D&E’s Eclipse World Tour, Kuala Lumpur: January 4, 2025
Sure enough to leave fans in awe, the highly-anticipated Super Junior-D&E: Eclipse World Tour will have the iconic duo of Donghae and Eunhyuk perform live after a year-long hiatus. The K-pop band promises a unique experience for attendees, with striking visuals, special effects, and choreography.
- Venue: Mega Star Arena
- Dates: January 4, 2025
- Timing: 5 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at RM 298
- Booking link
Boney M’s 50th Anniversary Tour, Kuala Lumpur: January 12, 2025
The 1970s band Boney M is all set to bring disco music to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As part of its 50th-anniversary tour, the legendary band will be making stops at other Asian destinations, including Singapore and Jakarta. Led by original member Maizie Williams, the band will belt out their biggest hits, from Rasputin to Daddy Cool. This is definitely one of the most anticipated upcoming events in January 2025 for disco lovers.
- Venue: Mega Star Arena
- Dates: January 12, 2025
- Timing: 8 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at RM 188
- Booking link
Wave to Earth 0.03 World Tour, Kuala Lumpur: January 19, 2025
The South Korean indie rock trio from Wave to Earth will be kicking off their 0.03 world tour, before heading over to Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok and Singapore. The soul-stirring musical prowess of the band is sure to enthral fans who love the jazzy music and moody lyrics.
- Venue: Mega Star Arena
- Dates: January 19, 2025
- Timing: 8 pm onwards
- Ticket prices: Starts at RM 298
- Booking link
Tips for attending concerts
- Do not carry bulky bags and purses. Instead, opt for sleek cross-body bags to carry your essentials.
- Wear comfy shoes for dancing the night away while attending any upcoming event in January 2025.
- Check your venue details in advance to understand the road and parking situation.
- Keep your valuables, including keys and money, close to your body, preferably in an inside pocket.
- Remember to be respectful of the artist and your fellow attendees.
- Show up on time even if you have the best tickets. It’ll help you avoid the crowds at the entrance.
- Keep yourself hydrated.
(Feature image credit: Coldplay/Facebook)
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Classical music concerts are held across Asia all the time, such as the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra Special Concert on January 5, 2025.
Local festivals such as the Camel Festival in Rajasthan, India is one of the most popular family-friendly concerts in January 2025.
Depending on the weather and whether the concert will be hosted indoors or al fresco, make sure to pack the right outfits and accessories.
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