Get ready to rock!: InvestHK's Director-General of Investment Promotion Mike Rowse joins other guests to announce the details of HK Harbour Fest.

The world's biggest names in pop music will strut their stuff along Hong Kong's scenic harbour front over the next two months, including rock legends the Rolling Stones.

HK Harbour Fest will be held at Admiralty's Tamar site over four weekends from October 17 to November 9.

A huge outdoor concert stage will be erected and over 200,000 tickets will be available for the entire event with reserved seating for up to 13,000 people per show.

The spectacular will feature a dazzling series of live shows catering to all tastes and ages, encompassing rock n' roll, family entertainment, blues and jazz, classical, theatrical performances and a Vegas Night.

Along with headliners the Rolling Stones, an unprecedented mix of international and Asian artists will perform, including Latin-rock guitar maestro Santana, boy band Westlife, British R&B star Craig David, plus Hong Kong's own Andy Hui.

The shows will be televised and beamed to the US, Europe, Asia and other locations.

The programme is expected to draw 100 million television viewers in the US alone, where audiences will see celebrated artists enjoying the fabulous sights and sounds that Hong Kong has on offer.

The world will see their favourite stars playing against the dramatic backdrop of the Hong Kong skyline.

The show has been organised by the American Chamber of Commerce with the HK Government.

AmCham Chairman James Thompson said: "We want the world to know the business community and the people of Hong Kong are working hand in hand to rebuild the exciting spirit of our city.

"Nothing does this better than an international music festival such as HK Harbour Fest. I'm very proud of the large number of AmCham companies that have agreed to contribute their creative talents to this endeavour. We feel the benefits to Hong Kong will be tremendous."

It is hoped HK Harbour Fest will become an annual event to build up Hong Kong as Asia's entertainment capital.

A full list of the artists, schedule and ticket information will be released in the coming week.

Visit the festival's website at www.hkharbourfest.com.