Ready to unleash your inner Kitsune in Hong Kong? BABYMETAL is bringing their fierce kawaii-metal performance to AsiaWorld-Arena this September, and if you’re heading to the show — or just considering it — this is your ultimate, no-stress, everything-covered guide to rock it right.
🎟️ Quick Summary
- 🎤 Who: BABYMETAL (Su-metal, Moametal, Momometal)
- 📍 Where: AsiaWorld-Arena, Hong Kong
- 🗓️ When: Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM
- 💺 Capacity: Up to 14,000 (seated: 12,500 | standing: 16,000 max)
- 📢 New Album: METAL FORTH (2025), featuring collabs with Poppy, Tom Morello, Spiritbox
- 🎫 Tickets: From HK$880 to HK$1,580
- 🚆 Best Transport: Airport Express → AsiaWorld-Expo Station (2-min walk)
🎪 Event Details: What to Expect
This highly anticipated stop on the BABYMETAL World Tour Hong Kong 2025 is one of the biggest metal shows to hit Asia this year. The AsiaWorld-Arena will host tens of thousands of fans in one night, making it the largest indoor seated venue in Hong Kong.
The performance is set for:
- 📆 Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- 🕖 Time: Doors open ~6:00 PM, Show starts 7:00 PM (GMT+8)
- 📍 Venue: AsiaWorld-Arena, Hall 1 of AsiaWorld-Expo
- 📫 Address: Airport Expo Blvd, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong
✨ With a soaring 19-meter ceiling, the arena is designed for aerial choreography and jaw-dropping visual effects — exactly what BABYMETAL is known for.
🎫 Ticket Options & Buying Tips
🎟️ Official Price Tiers (HKD)
Tier | Description | Price (HKD) |
---|---|---|
Upper Tier / Standing | General Admission or rear seating | HK$880 |
Lower Tier | Elevated side view | HK$1,080 |
Premium Seats | Closer to stage | HK$1,380 |
VIP / Front | Best views, early entry perks | HK$1,580 |
💵 Resale Market Snapshot (USD)
- Upper Section: ~$254 per ticket
- Lower Section: ~$200–300
- VIP Resale: Premium via official only
➡️ Where to Buy:
⚠️ Avoid screenshots — always use QR codes or physical tickets. Double-check resale site policies.
🏟️ Venue Overview: AsiaWorld-Arena Breakdown
AsiaWorld-Arena is known for:
- ✔️ 10,880 sqm column-free space
- ✔️ 19-meter high ceiling (perfect for aerial effects)
- ✔️ 2-tier seating with clear sightlines
- ✔️ Standing floor if applicable
- ✔️ Fully climate-controlled
- ✔️ World-class A/V & lighting systems
♿ Accessibility
- Wheelchair access throughout the venue
- Dedicated entrances and facilities
- Wide concourse areas and refreshment zones
🧠 Fun Fact: The venue supports wire-flying and vertical acrobatics — ideal for BABYMETAL’s signature stunts.
🚆 Transportation: Getting to AsiaWorld-Arena
🚄 Airport Express (Highly Recommended)
From Airport (HKIA):
- 🚉 2 minutes → AsiaWorld-Expo Station
- 🕒 Runs every 10–15 minutes
- 💰 Already included in many transit passes
From City:
Station | Time | Standard Fare | Octopus Discount |
---|---|---|---|
Hong Kong | 28 min | HK$130 | HK$120 |
Kowloon | 25 min | HK$115 | HK$105 |
Tsing Yi | 18 min | HK$80 | HK$73 |
🔁 Return Tip: Last train leaves AsiaWorld-Expo at 01:13 AM
🚕 Taxis + Special Offer
- Take a taxi to any Airport Express station
- Show receipt → get 50% off the train fare
- Valid from Sept 12, 2025 – Mar 11, 2026
🧠 Always check for Octopus Card perks and discounted return rides.
🏨 Hotels Near the Venue (All Budgets)
🚶♂️ Walking Distance Stays
- 🏨 Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott
- ✨ 5-star, 2-min walk
- 💰 HK$800–1,200/night
- 🌐 Marriott.com
- 🏆 Regal Airport Hotel(Top Pick)
- 🚐 Shuttle available
- 💰 HK$900–1,500
- 🏆 Awarded “World’s Best Airport Hotel”
- 🛏️ Novotel Citygate
- 🚌 7-min shuttle
- 💰 HK$600–900
- 🛍️ Next to Citygate shopping mall
🛌 Tung Chung Area (Short Commute)
- Four Points by Sheraton – HK$700–1,000
- The Silveri MGallery – HK$1,200–2,000 (luxury option)
➡️ For full hotel details, check Trip.com or Booking.com
🍱 Dining: Before and After the Show
🍽️ Inside AsiaWorld-Expo
- NUVA – Chinese fine dining with sea view (HK$201–400)
- Arena Kitchen – International buffet (HK$101–200)
- Starbucks / Pacific Coffee / KFC – Concourse options
- Quick Bites – Themed kiosks, grab-and-go meals
📌 Tip: NUVA requires a reservation on concert nights.
🥢 Nearby Eats
- The Jade (Regala Hotel) – Dim sum and Cantonese
- SkyCity Bistro – Global flavors, near airport terminals
- OpenRice Listings:
🎤 BABYMETAL 2025 Show Breakdown
👑 Current Lineup
- Su-metal – Vocals, Queen of the Fox God
- Moametal – Vocals & dance
- Momometal – Joined 2023, rising star!
🎶 What Songs to Expect
New Album: “METAL FORTH”
- “From Me to U” feat. Poppy
- Collabs with Tom Morello, Spiritbox, Electric Callboy, Polyphia
Classic Favorites:
- “Gimme Chocolate!!”
- “Karate”
- “PA PA YA!!”
- “Distortion”
- “THE ONE”
- “Road of Resistance”
🎇 Stage Production & Effects
- Wire-flying and aerials possible due to 19m ceiling
- Massive LED walls, pyro, and synced lighting
- Concert length: ~90–120 minutes
🛍️ Merch Alert: What You Can Buy
- 💿 METAL FORTH Album: $19.44–$66.93
- 👕 10 BABYMETAL YEARS Collection: $14.99–$23.00
- 🇭🇰 Exclusive AsiaWorld-Arena Hong Kong Tour merch
- 👚 Limited Edition tees, hoodies, accessories
💳 Most merch booths accept Octopus cards, Visa, and mobile payments.
📋 Entry Requirements & Safety
- ✔️ Valid ticket (digital/physical)
- ✔️ Photo ID (matching ticket name)
- ❌ No large bags or pro cameras
- 🔐 Security checks at all gates
Weather Note:
- Late September: 24–30°C
- Light rain possible — bring a light poncho or rain jacket
- Inside venue = air-conditioned comfort
🗣️ Languages:
- English/Chinese signage
- Staff speak basic English
- Show: Performed in Japanese with English MC breaks
🧮 Sample Budget Breakdown (USD)
🎧 Basic Night
- 🎫 Ticket: $113
- 🚆 Transport: $15
- 🍔 Food: $19
- ✅ Total: ~$147 USD
🎸 Premium Experience
- 🎫 VIP Ticket: $203
- 🛏️ Hotel: $128
- 🍜 Food: $51
- 🚕 Transport: $26
- 🎁 Merch: $39
- ✅ Total: ~$447 USD
✨ Tip: Use Octopus card + book hotel early for best prices.
🙋 FAQs
Q: Can I bring a small camera or GoPro?
A: No professional cameras or video equipment allowed.
Q: What if I arrive late?
A: Entry allowed until the performance starts; after that, wait for intermissions.
Q: Re-entry?
A: Usually not allowed once scanned in — plan accordingly.
✅ Final Checklist
- ✅ Book tickets via AsiaWorld-Expo
- ✅ Check Airport Express timetable: MTR
- ✅ Reserve dining at NUVA or nearby
- ✅ Prepare for light rain, bring layers
- ✅ Load up Octopus card
👋 Wrapping Up
If you’ve made it this far, you’re ready for an unforgettable night at BABYMETAL World Tour Hong Kong 2025. Whether you’re throwing kitsune signs in the front row or singing your heart out from the stands, the AsiaWorld-Arena show on September 30 will be nothing short of legendary.
Get hyped. Stay safe. And may the Fox God bless your mosh.