In the relentless flow of time, there are voices that possess the power to transcend time, bridging the gaps between generations and twinkling incessantly in the hearts of people. Among the shining stars, as we fish for the dawn at the break of day, there are always constellations guiding us towards encounters. As the winds of the millennium blow past, echoes from the depths of memory spread, and Leon Lai makes a dazzling return to the mainland with his concert tour, officially announced by Te Gao Entertainment and Ke Lai Ke Culture, and undertaken by Shang Tai Culture – ‘Leon Lai’s Shanghai Concert 2025’ at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai on January 18th!
Leon Lai has earned numerous accolades and titles in his career since his debut, including being one of the Four Heavenly Kings and a Golden Horse Award-winning actor. Focusing on his identity as a singer, he has released nearly a hundred albums and over 400 singles, creating classic melodies such as ‘Will You Come Tonight,’ ‘Summer’s Affection,’ ‘My Dear,’ and ‘Love Ends Here.’ The gentle and elegant gentleman on screen, with his warm and delicate voice, sings melodies that are either passionate or tender, like a gentle breeze brushing across the heart, accompanying many through the significant and minor moments of life, and carrying the unspoken feelings of countless individuals. This concert will become a miniature venue that gathers the years of Leon Lai’s singing career, not only restoring the narrative threads hidden in his music with a heartfelt song list but also consecutively performing refreshed classic hits and recent outstanding new works. Music never sleeps; it quietly slows the pace of time, preserving beauty within. When the melody carries memories along the way and rings out live again, let us embrace a night full of stars, clear our minds, and fully experience every moment of resonance at the venue. From the first personal concert held by Hong Kong Commercial Radio for Leon Lai in 1991 at the University Auditorium to the more than hundred concerts held since, Leon remains committed to innovation and change in every performance, meticulously crafting each stage presentation with a disruptive mindset, hoping to make every encounter with fans special and memorable. He will forgo the pursuit of multiple venues for stage effects, repeatedly adjust stage design and ticketing plans for a better viewing experience, and the meticulous sincerity in every detail is merely what he believes a singer should do. Leon also stated that each concert is a memory in his life and a milestone in his career, with every performance offering different experiences and meeting audiences in various places, which he cherishes in his heart.From the concluded performances, we can catch a glimpse of the stunning audio-visual experience on site. The giant laser sky curtain, full of technological sense, creates a wonderful world of light and shadow, and the grand 3D visual effects add a fairy-tale-like dreaminess to the scene. On stage, Leon, whether performing emotionally charged dance songs or tender classic love songs, maintains a stable output that lives up to his title as the King of Pop. Following the milestones built through the years, embark on a journey of the heart, with music accompanying the way, towards Leon, towards the future, let’s set off together! The full text is available from 1/18 Saturday 19:00-22:00.
