Who's playing
Headliner
Hong Kong / Taiwan · Mandopop, Cantopop, Soft rock
Wakin Chau, who recorded as Emil Chau through the 1980s and '90s, is a Hong Kong-born singer who made his name in Taiwan and became one of Mandopop's best-loved voices. He started out writing pop songs and advertising jingles at Rock Records, then had a run of huge albums in the early 1990s: You Make Me Happy and Sad (让我欢喜让我忧) and The Flowery Heart (花心) sold in the millions. His 1997 song 'Friends' (朋友) became a graduation and KTV anthem across the Chinese-speaking world. In 2008 he formed the touring supergroup Superband with Lo Ta-yu, Jonathan Lee and Chang Chen-yue, and he released a new album in May 2026. A Boy's Fantastic Journey is two nights of singalong classics at the Universiade Gymnasium.
Sounds like
Singalongs Friends (朋友) · The Flowery Heart (花心) · You Make Me Happy and Sad (让我欢喜让我忧) · Superband (with Lo Ta-yu, Jonathan Lee, Chang Chen-yue)
Our take
Two nights of singalong Mandopop classics from veteran Wakin Chau at the Universiade Gymnasium.
Tickets
How to buy tickets as a foreigner
- Get the app. Download Damai (大麦) or Maoyan (猫眼) — Showstart (秀动) for livehouses. You need a Chinese phone number to register; if you don't have one, a friend can buy for you.
- Add yourself as a real-name attendee. In the app, add a 实名观演人 (attendee) with your passport number exactly as printed. Each ticket is tied to one ID.
- Be ready before the drop. Big tours sell out in minutes. Tap 想看 / 预约 for a reminder, be logged in with payment set up (Alipay or WeChat Pay) at least 10 minutes early.
- Bring the same passport. No paper tickets: at the gate you scan the passport you booked with, plus a face check. A different ID won't get in.
Know before you go
- Age
- Not stated
- Room
- Standing & seated
Getting there
Shenzhen Universiade Gymnasium
深圳大运中心体育馆
Shenzhen Universiade Gymnasium, Longgang District
深圳大运中心体育馆
Good to know
What time does Wakin Chau start?
It starts at 7pm.
How much are tickets?
From ¥499
Can foreigners buy tickets?
Yes. Add your passport as a real-name attendee in the ticket app, then bring the same passport on the night. If you don't have a Chinese phone number, a friend can buy it for you under your passport.
How do I get to Shenzhen Universiade Gymnasium?
Metro Line 16 to Universiade Center, Exit C/D.
Is there an age limit?
Not stated
