- Galaxy Arena and TMElive announced the renewal of their three-year strategic cooperation agreement.
- Galaxy will continue hosting a series of high-profile concerts, propelling Macau’s development as a “City of Performing Arts”.
Macau’s positioning as a “City of Performances” has received a major boost with Galaxy Arena and Tencent Music Live (TMElive) announcing the renewal of their three-year strategic partnership agreement.
The series of major events the two companies have presented not only inject unprecedented musical energy into Macau but advance the diversified development of “Tourism+ Entertainment”, driving the cultural industry and urban appeal forward in tandem.
Building on the collaboration’s initiation in 2023, the partnership has presented a variety of musical spectacles. These musical extravaganzas have become tentpole annual events in the Macau calendar. Galaxy Arena and TMElive announced the renewal of their three-year strategic partnership agreement. Looking ahead, TIMA and TMEA will remain key highlights and a priority for Galaxy Arena under the renewed partnership, and the two parties are set to co-host a wider array of music performances – including large-scale concerts, music festivals, and celebratory ceremonies – leading to more immersive and culturally-focused galas.
Francis Lui, Chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group, stated that since opening in 2023, our 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena become a favourite among show organizers, performers, and audiences alike. In the first half of 2025 alone, we hosted nearly 190 major events at Galaxy Arena and the adjacent Galaxy International Convention Center, welcoming thousands of attendees from around the world. We’re excited to continue our partnership with TMElive, which has proven to be a powerful driver of cultural exchange, tourism and entertainment in Macau. Together, we’re moving closer to our vision of establishing Galaxy Macau as Asia’s leading entertainment hub, underscoring Macau’s important role as a ‘City of Performances’.”
The series of major events held at various venues of GEG… not only inject unprecedented musical energy into Macau but advance the diversified development of “Tourism+ Entertainment”.
Cussion Kar Shun Pang, Executive Chairman of Tencent Music Entertainment Group, added, “This renewed partnership with Galaxy Arena will allow us to continue innovating and expanding the reach of Chinese music, both regionally and internationally.”
The renewed agreement will also facilitate more trademark performances. A new program will allow Tencent Music Entertainment Group’s online members to enjoy priority access to select, co-organized events. These initiatives aim to enrich Macau’s entertainment offerings, attract a broader audience, and raise the bar for live performance production in the region.
Big-name shows at Galaxy Arena and Broadway Theatre
Over the past two months, Galaxy Arena and Broadway Theatre have hosted a succession of major performances, including Chinese music superstar Jacky Cheung’s “Galaxy Macau™ Presents FWD Insurance Title Sponsor – Jacky Cheung 60+ Tour Concert Macao”, international comedy sensation Jimmy O. Yang’s hilarious stand-up special, the 6th Tencent Music Entertainment Awards (TMEA) and the inaugural TMElive International Music Awards (TIMA).
In early August, Hong Kong singer Eason Chan held six concerts here, bringing his three-year “FEAR and DREAMS World Tour” to a close.
TMEA and TIMA: Galaxy Arena becomes Asian music hub
Around the time of Eason’s closing concert, Galaxy Arena also hosted another major event – the 6th TMEA and the inaugural TIMA. The three-day extravaganza featured performances by dozens global acts, with over 70 awards presented to honor musicians’ excellence in composition, production and performance. Popular artists including Jolin Tsai, Soda Green, Accusefive, Wu Qingfeng, Zhou Shen, Jane Zhang and MC Cheung gathered to deliver spectacular shows for fans.
Since its inception in 2019, TMEA has become an annual highlight in the Chinese music scene. This year, themed “CHEERS FOR MUSIX”, it pioneered an international exchange platform to bridge Chinese music with the global stage. Galaxy Arena’s 3,000-square-meter stage and 16,000-seat capacity delivered world-class production quality, is one of Asia’s largest and most advanced indoor arenas, enjoys a design for world-class events. It provides flexibility for stage formation, allowing performers to fully express their music, style and creativity,..
“We’re moving closer to our vision of establishing Galaxy Macau as Asia’s leading entertainment hub, underscoring Macau’s important role as a ‘City of Performances’.” – Francis Lui
Eason Chan World Tour Final Stop
Eason Chan’s “FEAR and DREAMS World Tour”, spanning nearly three years and visiting over 30 cities worldwide, concluded at Galaxy Arena in August. The six Macau shows drew over 60,000 attendees, with every performance sold out. Eason passionately performed over 30 classic hits, with the audience joining in nonstop singalongs. For the final and 182nd show of his world tour, Eason performed for four hours straight, delivering 12 songs during the encore alone. He concluded with an emotional acoustic rendition of his debut single “Song of the Times”, leaving fans in tears.
To amplify the tour’s atmosphere, Galaxy Macau put together a 5-meter-tall giant space-themed Eason installation, the FEAR and DREAMS theme flower installations at Grand Resort Deck and Pearl Lobby, as well as a thematic exhibition. Two outdoor drone shows were also staged, marking Macau’s first large-scale outdoor light spectacle centered around a concert. This not only created unforgettable memories for attendees but reaffirmed Macau’s unique identity as a city blending “Culture +Entertainment”.
Jacky Cheung’s nine concerts draw over 90,000 attendees
The “God of Songs” Jacky Cheung graced Galaxy Arena with nine performances recently, drawing over 90,000 attendees. This series of shows became a highlight of Macau’s music scene. Cheung wove together decades of classic hits throughout the concert, creating an electrifying atmosphere. The audience interacted continuously with the singing legend, collectively witnessing a significant milestone in his musical career.
Jimmy O. Yang brings his Macau debut to Broadway Theatre
Meanwhile, Broadway Theatre welcomed international comedy star Jimmy O. Yang for his first solo show in Macau. Over 13,000 attendees packed six shows across three days. Drawing from his Asian identity, cultural differences and immigrant experiences, Jimmy delivered humorous interpretations of the specially added Macau elements, igniting laughter and enriching the local entertainment landscape.
Jackson Wang takes the stage in October, adding another wave of entertainment excitement
Following a series of successful performances, Macau’s entertainment boom shows no signs of slowing down. Galaxy Arena has confirmed that international superstar Jackson Wang will headline a major concert at Galaxy Arena in October. As a top idol in the Chinese music market, Jackson’s arrival is expected to draw massive crowds of fans from across Asia, poised to ignite a dual surge in tourism and entertainment for Macau.
Diverse performances drive “Tourism + Entertainment”
In the summer of 2025, the consecutive concerts, comedy performances and international music festivals hosted at GEG’s venue, including Galaxy Arena and Broadway Macau, not only highlight Macau’s international appeal as the “City of Performing Arts” but also lay a solid foundation for the future development of the entertainment industry. Simultaneously, the allure of live performances boosts local SME businesses. Visitors enjoy performances while experiencing Macau’s culinary delights, shopping and cultural distinctiveness – perfectly embodying the synergistic effect of “Tourism + Entertainment”.
As the strategic partnership with TMElive continues and more exciting concerts arrive, GEG continues to deliver endless surprises and excitement to music fans and travelers alike, underscoring its peerless role as the ultimate setting for Macau’s “Tourism+” strategy; highlighting the city’s enduring cultural appeal as the ‘2025 Culture City of East Asia’.
