Performing for the first time in Asia, jazz boy wonder Jamie Cullum will make his debut in Hong Kong on June 6. The 2005 Grammy nominee and Brit Award Winner is responsible for the successful albums "Catching Tales" and "Twentysomething." Drawing inspiration from every side of the music spectrum, he has been described as a crossover artist remixing pop songs and adding a tint of his own original jazzy flair. June 6, 8:30pm.

Tickets are $388, $688 and $988 available at HK ticketing, 3128-8288.

FESTIVAL CANADA

With Le French May coming to a close, in June Hong Kong shifts gears to the other side of the world to celebrate Festival Canada. Offering up much more than just maple syrup, this exposition will feature stage performances, a short story competition, photo exhibitions and special Canadian food deals. The activities will all culminate in a huge Canadian-themed Lang Kwai Fong street party on June 30. Various venues and times. www.cancham.org.

HKPO SOUNDFEST: SYMPHONIC DANCES

Ross Edwards fuses both ballet and music together in his remarkable Oboe Concerto, written specially for Diana Doherty - one of the world’s greatest oboists. Not only does the soloist have to play a virtuosic instrumental part, but she also has to dance through the orchestra simultaneously. For Ravel’s hypnotic Bolero, celebrated Hong Kong choreographer Mui Cheuk-yin creates a new dance work. 8pm. Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui.

Tickets $100-$250 through Urbtix 2734-9009.

IN SUSPENSION

UK puppet master, Stephen Mottram creates a weird world of marionettes who dance to music composed by Glyn Perrin, Simon Water and Pete McPhail. Since 1990, Mottram’s performances have been seen in 40 countries. June 2, 8pm. Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd., Sha Tin. June 3, 8pm and June 4, 3pm. Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui. Tickets $100-$160 through Urbtix 2734-9009. www.urbtix.hk.

JAZZ UP

Starting on June 7, this jazz festival kicks off with the Eugene Pao Special Quintet gig in City Hall. As Hong Kong’s most publicly recognized jazz musician, Eugene Pao is synonymous with jazz and is at the forefront of the Hong Kong jazz scene. "Jazz Up" will also feature international performances such as the Manhattan Transfer and Fourplay. Opening performance – Eugene Pao Special Quintet, June 7, Concert Hall, City Hall, 8pm. Tickets $300, $220 and $150. Call 2734-9009. www.urbtix.hk.

DANCE TRINITY

Hong Kong’s three flagship dance companies present a selection of their finest work: City Contemporary Dance Company, Hong Kong Ballet and the Hong Kong Dance Company. June 8, 8pm. Kwai Tsing Theatre, Kwai Chung. Tickets $100-150 through www.hkticketing.com. Part of the Hong Kong Dance Festival www.hkdanceall.org.

EIFMAN BALLET OF ST. PETERSBURG

Legendary Russian choreographer, Boris Eifman presents his signature works “Russian Hamlet” and “Don Juan and Moliere.” June 9-10 (Russian Hamlet) June 11 (Don Juan and Moliere), 7:30pm. Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui. Tickets $120-$360 through Urbtix 2734-9009. Conducted by Tatiana Sevostianova, Company Ballet Mistress, Tatiana Sevostianova will host a professional ballet workshop (in English), June 10, 11am at the Cultural Centre. Tickets $150 from Urbtix 2734-9009.

20TH ANNIVERSARY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF DANCE ACADEMIES
Performances by outstanding young dancers from around the world. June 13, 8pm: Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Queensland University of Technology and Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. June 15, 8pm: Beijing Dance Academy, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and Transitions Dance Company. June 17, 8pm. Taipei National University of the Arts, Purchase Conservatory SUNY and Tshwane University of Technology. All performances at the Academy for Performing Arts, 10 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai. Tickets $80-$260 through www.hkticketing.com. Part of the Hong Kong Dance Festival, www.hkdanceall.org.

FRENCH COLOURS

Eight new-generation French soloists perform masterpieces of French chamber music in three concerts. June 19-20, 8pm. Academy for Performing Arts, 10 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai. June 21, 8pm. Jockey Club Auditorium, Polytechnic University, Hung Hom. Tickets $100-$200 through www.hkticketing.com. Part of Le French May Festival, www.frenchmay.com

EDO DE WAART MEETS LI CHUANYUN

The Hong Kong Philharmonic’s 2006 Tchaikovsky Festival opens with one of Hong Kong’s brightest young stars – violinist Li Chuanyun. Li’s flawless technique and spontaneous musicianship find their match in Tchaikovksy’s impassioned Violin Concerto. With narrators Kathy Lam (Fri, Cantonese) and Ben Pelletier (Sat, English). 8pm. Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui. Tickets $100-$250 through Urbtix 2734-9009.