The iconic skyline of Victoria Harbour will serve as the backdrop for a landmark electronic music event on May 8, with DJ Snake headlining the French May Arts Festival 2026.
The “DJ Snake Live in Hong Kong – French May Arts Festival 2026: Sino-French Electronic Music Show” will be the French hitmaker's first major concert in Hong Kong.
The set will feature a special collaborative performance with a leading Hong Kong DJ, creating a unique East-West sonic dialogue that promises to be a historic moment for the city's music scene.
DJ Snake has shaped the global music landscape with hits like “Let Me Love You,” “Middle,” “Lean On,” and “Taki Taki.”
Collaborating with leading names across pop and urban music including Justin Bieber, Cardi B, Selena Gomez, Future, Travis Scott, Jung Kook, J Balvin, Peso Pluma, Don Toliver, Stray Kids, LISA from BLACKPINK, and Amadou and Mariam, he has built a cross genre catalog with lasting worldwide impact.
With over 52 million monthly Spotify listeners and more than 40 billion streams, he has sold out arenas globally and redefined the modern electronic artist.
“We are proud to launch the 33rd edition of French May with a headline performance by the French global icon DJ Snake,” said Christile Drulhe, Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau.
Drulhe noted that the flagship event ignites a two-month celebration of unprecedented cross-cultural dialogue, leading a vibrant program of visual and performing arts across Hong Kong from May to June.
Established in 1993, French May is one of the largest cultural events in Asia. With about 100 programmes presented across two months, it showcases the most diversified art forms – from heritage and contemporary art, paintings and design to classical music and hip-hop dance, cinema and circus.
It has become an iconic part of Hong Kong’s cultural scene, reaching over 200,000 visitors each year.
Venue, ticketing details, and the full performer lineup will be revealed soon. To receive exclusive first access to announcements and priority ticketing, and follow @frenchmayartsfest and @occasionsapac on Instagram, and sign up for the French May's newsletter at https://www.frenchmay.com/en-us.
