Get ready for a vibrant season packed with must-see movie premieres, long-awaited album releases and unforgettable concerts. From cinematic gems to musical highlights across Bali, Jakarta, Hong Kong and beyond—here’s what to keep on your radar.
Movies
The Naked Gun
1 August 2025
A reboot of the beloved slapstick comedy franchise, this new instalment of The Naked Gun stars Liam Neeson in the lead role. Expect over-the-top humour, absurd detective antics and classic parody vibes as the film reintroduces a new generation to one of comedy’s most iconic spoofs.
Freakier Friday
8 August 2025
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan return for this long-awaited sequel to the 2003 body-swap hit. Freakier Friday promises nostalgic charm with a fresh twist, as the mother-daughter duo face another unexpected switch—this time, things get even weirder.
Music
Love Is Like
Maroon 5
15 August 2025
Maroon 5 returns with their eighth studio album, Love Is Like, due 15 August via 222/Interscope. It features two lead singles: Priceless with Blackpink’s Lisa and All Night, both showcasing the band’s return to a more organic pop-rock sound. The announcement came alongside a 23-city U.S. arena tour starting in October, signalling a major comeback after their 2021 album, Jordi.
Man’s Best Friend
Sabrina Carpenter
29 August 2025
Sabrina Carpenter releases her seventh album, Man’s Best Friend, on 29 August through Island Records. The lead single Manchild, written with Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, dropped on 5 June and quickly topped Spotify charts, blending witty lyrics with upbeat synth-pop vibes. The provocative album art, featuring her on all fours with her hair being tugged, has sparked debate over its satire and commentary on gender and power.
MOVIES & MUSIC
CONCERTS
JAKARTA
2 August 2025
HONNE
The Kasablanka
16 August 2025
Baekhyun (EXO)
ICE BSD Tangerang
22-24 August 2025
LaLaLa Festival
JIExpo Kemayoran
BALI
1-2 August 2025
Ubud Village Jazz Festival
Sthala Ubud Bali
Singapore
12 August 2025
Camila Cabello
The Star Theatre
25 August 2025
Black Eyed Peas
Singapore Indoor Stadium
Bangkok
2 August 2025
Kai (Exo)
Thunderdome Stadium
9-10 August 2025
Le Sserafim
Thunderdome Stadium
HONGKONG
9-10 August 2025
G-Dragon “Übermensch” tour
AsiaWorld-Expo Arena
30 August 2025
NCT Dream “The Dream Show 4” tour
Kai Tak Stadium
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