24 April 1994. It was the first local artist held here. The only time the venue is used for live events is the Extravaganza of China Olympic Gold Medallists celebration show for the Chinese gold medallists. Bon Jovi played a concert at the stadium on 25 September 1993 during I'll Sleep When I'm Dead Tour. It was their first concert in Hong Kong. Canadian Paul G. Boyle illegally bungy jumped from the roof of the Hong Kong Stadium on the morning of Friday 24 May 1996. He was not arrested but was given a lifetime ban from all Urban Council facilities. Future At the 2013 Policy Address, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said once the Kai Tak Stadium is operational in 2019, the Hong Kong Stadium will be turned into a 10,000 capacity district sports arena. Facilities Hong Kong Stadium can accommodate 40,000. The spread is as below: 18,256 at Main level 18,507 at Upper levels 3,153 at Executive levels 57 wheelchair spaces In addition, there are many refreshment kiosks inside the stadium. Other use The stadium was supposed to be a multi purpose entertainment and sports venue, due to its much greater capacity compared to the other popular and over used Hong Kong Coliseum, where nearly all uses are now strictly for popular entertainment. However, its open-air nature has led to noise complaints from residents in tower blocks surrounding the stadium. It has not been allowed to host entertainment events since 1999. Gallery See also Hong Kong Premier League List of national stadiums References External links Official homepage Picture of old Government Stadium and Hong Kong Stadium Football venues in Hong Kong Music venues in Hong Kong Rugby union stadiums in Hong Kong So Kon Po National stadiums AFC Asian Cup stadiums Multi-purpose stadiums in Hong Kong 1953 establishments in Hong Kong Sports venues completed in 1953 South China Tigers World Rugby Sevens Series venues