Alan Tam's Farewell Tour Moves Stars to Tears as Andy Lau, Hacken Lee Join Emotional Finale
SingTao · 3 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago5 MIN
Summary
Alan Tam (譚詠麟), affectionately known as 'Principal' among fans, has been delivering emotionally charged performances throughout his 10-show 'Unforgettable' World Tour - Final Chapter at Hong Kong Coliseum. The tour transitioned from the 'Speechless Gratitude' segment, which concluded on September 15, into the 'Unchanged Love' segment beginning September 18. The final show on September 22 drew an impressive lineup of celebrity guests, most notably Andy Lau (劉德華) and Hacken Lee (李克勤), who joined Tam on stage for an impromptu duet of his new song 'I Care' (《我在意》), which both stars had helped write lyrics for, creating an emotional highlight that left both performers teary-eyed.
Key Points
- Alan Tam's 'Unforgettable' World Tour Final Chapter comprises 10 shows at Hong Kong Coliseum, with the 'Unchanged Love' segment running from September 18-22, 2026
- On September 21 (Show 8), Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui attended alongside Lam Chiufai, Yau Sinman, Deborah G., and other celebrities
- The tour features a nightly 'Hidden Treasures' segment where 10,000+ audience members vote on songs including 'Fate at the Bus Stop,' 'My Life My Love,' and 'Meeting by Chance,' with the latter winning the loudest ovation
- When performing 'Friends,' Tam changed lyrics on the spot to 'You are my good friends for life,' prompting emotional tears as the entire audience sang along
- On the final show, Andy Lau and Hacken Lee joined Tam for 'I Care,' with Tam promising to guest at Lau's future concert and perform 'Rainy Night' which he composed
Why It Matters
The tour exemplifies the enduring bond within Hong Kong's entertainment industry, as multiple generations of artists—Eason Chan, Andy Lau, and Hacken Lee among them—continue to support and celebrate Tam's legendary career spanning over four decades . The emotional exchanges between Tam and his celebrity guests, particularly Lau's tearful plea for Tam to 'keep singing,' underscore the cultural significance of Cantopop icons in Hong Kong's collective memory and the genuine friendships forged in the industry .
The tour exemplifies the enduring bond within Hong Kong's entertainment industry, as multiple generations of artists—Eason Chan, Andy Lau, and Hacken Lee among them—continue to support and celebrate Tam's legendary career spanning over four decades . The emotional exchanges between Tam and his celebrity guests, particularly Lau's tearful plea for Tam to 'keep singing,' underscore the cultural significance of Cantopop icons in Hong Kong's collective memory and the genuine friendships forged in the industry .