Adorned with vibrant colours, Temple Street has been revitalised, showcasing its lively and captivating night vibes. Visitors can expect to encounter authentic decorations that serve as must-visit photo spots. The roadside food stalls also offer an endless array of delectable Hong Kong snacks and diverse specialty products, ensuring a satisfying experience that pleases both your taste buds and leaves you fulfilled. Come for an evening stroll through Temple Street and rediscover the distinctive nightlife of Hong Kong!
Winter in Hong Kong is an enchanting time of year, when the shimmering skyline shines even brighter with festive displays. Immerse yourself in the spectacular Christmas Town at the West Kowloon Cultural District, featuring a sparkling Christmas tree and whimsical decorations set against the iconic Victoria Harbour. As night falls, the Winter Harbourfront Pyrotechnics will illuminate the city with stunning marine displays.
Hong Kong’s biggest outdoor shopping extravaganza and carnival – the 58th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo – features 11 thematic zones, including ‘Hong Kong Brands Square’, ‘Food & Beverages Zone’, ‘Grocery & Noodles Zone’, ‘Ginseng, Dried Seafood & Soup Packs Zone’, ‘Beauty & Healthcare Zone’, ‘Fashion & Stylish Products Zone’, ‘Living & Household Zone’, ‘Chillax Zone’, ‘Food Plaza’ and ‘Social Enterprises Zone and Promotion Zone’. The event gathers 900 outdoor booths, offering fantastic deals, price reductions, redemptions and promotions, with many prizes up for grabs. A series of stage performances and game booths will also take place at the Expo.
This event will feature top male international tennis stars from around the globe in eight days of competition. With defending champion, Andrey Rublev set to return and defend his title.
The 11 cities in the Greater Bay Area have come together for the first time to present the ‘Celebrating National Day – Auspicious Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Greater Bay Area’ Exhibition, a cultural feast featuring intangible cultural heritage with auspicious animals as the theme. Showcasing performing arts, traditional craftsmanship, festive events and other intangible cultural heritage through interactive exhibits, graphic panels, video screenings and experiential activities, the exhibition embodies superb skills and profound cultural substance, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
Experience the vibrant night vibes of Tsim Sha Tsui as you stroll along the beautifully lit-up Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard and its surrounding area. Get your camera ready for the large-scale luminous art installations and the limited-time, photo-worthy thematic installations!
With Yim Tin Tsai as the centre, the Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival has expanded to include Sharp Island, Kau Sai Chau, and High Island. Themed ‘Joy Again, Isle’, the festival blends the rich history, local culture, heritage, and natural environment of Sai Kung Hoi with art, transforming the islands into places of connection and healing through the arts.
‘Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Half Marathon’ returns this year with 8,000 places available. The race has been designated a Gold Label Road Race by the global governing body, World Athletics.
The annual Hong Kong Marathon is back for its 27th year and boasts the highest participation rate in Hong Kong, drawing thousands of local runners and elite athletes from around the world. The race features three categories: 10 km, Half-Marathon and the full Marathon.
This exciting event will host the ‘FEI 5* International Show Jumping’, attracting some of the world’s best riders to compete across three days. Alongside the sporting action, the event will feature outstanding entertainment, shopping and a culinary experience.
The "AniCom Sports Park" celebrates original animation and comics (AniCom) characters created in different periods and presents local comic artists with unique styles. It aims to promote Hong Kong's AniCom culture to local residents and tourists, and provide an additional tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Coinciding with the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2025 National Games, the design incorporates sports elements into the AniCom characters, adding a dynamic twist.
'Scientific Breakthroughs' & 'Era of Intelligence': 2/F Exhibition Hall & G/F Special Exhibition Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum
In honour of the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, the exhibition series ‘Glorious Voyage: Splendid Achievements of the People’s Republic of China in Its 75 Years’ features three themes: ‘Scientific Breakthroughs’, ‘Era of Intelligence’, and ‘Leapfrog Development’. These exhibitions illustrate key developments and achievements in social culture, infrastructure, and technology, highlighting the remarkable progress made by China over the past 75 years.
As a prominent cultural figure in Hong Kong, James Wong has left an indelible mark with his talent in lyrics, music and arrangements. His creative pursuits extend beyond just music, encompassing columns, filmmaking, ad creation, and stage performances. Throughout his career, he has contributed to a vast array of works, all characterised by their beautiful melodies and profound resonance with the people. Coinciding with pivotal stages in Hong Kong’s development, Wong has made a significant impact on the formation and changes of Hong Kong’s popular culture. This exhibition serves as a testament to the cultural integration in Wong’s works, showcasing how he translated traditional content into contemporary pop culture creations.
Design District Hong Kong (#ddHK) is a vibrant creative tourism event celebrating authentic culture and creativity by revitalising unique neighbourhoods through design. The new theme, ‘Creative Journey · Infinite Discovery’, invites visitors from around the globe to explore two distinct areas – Tsuen Wan and Sha Tau Kok – immersed in artistic and creative installations that highlight the unique charm of these diverse districts.
This December, legendary stars from Real Madrid and Barcelona will visit Hong Kong for a friendly match at the Hong Kong Stadium. Don’t miss this unmissable football event!
Step into the world of martial arts legend Bruce Lee! The Hong Kong Heritage Museum has once again partnered with the Bruce Lee Foundation to organise the exhibition ‘A Man Beyond the Ordinary: Bruce Lee’, showcasing around 400 items of memorabilia and photos of the martial artist and actor, which illustrates the world-renowned martial arts superstar’s self-actualisation journey and legacy.
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra presents Handel’s Messiah, performs by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus and four world-class soloists. Mozart created a German-language version of Handel’s masterpiece. From ‘Ev’ry valley’ and ‘The trumpet shall sound’ to the iconic ‘Hallelujah’ chorus, the oratorio has never been more inspiring.
The second edition of Freespace Dance returns with the theme ‘Re: TIME and SPACE’, showcasing a series of groundbreaking dance programmes that explore and reinterpret concepts of time and space through diverse choreographic and performance approaches.
"The Big Bounce World Tour - Hong Kong" brings the world's largest inflatable bounce party to the West Kowloon Cultural District Art Park. This event features custom-built inflatables for all ages, including basketball hoops and giant slides. With day and night sessions, families and adults can enjoy fun activities, live DJ performances, and unique experiences.
With the support of the International Bowling Federation (IBF), The Hong Kong, China Tenpin Bowling Congress will host the IBF World Cup in January 2025. Approximately 280 bowlers from 32 countries and regions around the globe will compete for the championship title.
Hong Kong Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director Poon Wai Sum brings us The Absolute Task, a new play that highlights the talents of the company’s actresses. The story follows a group of Hong Kong women from different backgrounds who travel to a remote Siberian town to deliver Christmas presents. Battling extreme weather, they undergo rigorous training that challenges both their physical and emotional strength. The play invites us all to look deep into our hearts as these women embark on an extraordinary mission.
Hong Kong 100 is an ultra-endurance race that offers 4 distances: The Third (33km), The Half (56km), HK100 (103km) and The Grand Sam (192km, a 3-day stage race). The races start in Pak Tam Chung on the Sai Kung Peninsula and cover some of the most beautiful scenery in Hong Kong, including unspoiled beaches, ancient forests, nature trails, reservoirs and steep hills. The course is based around the famous Maclehose Trail, but with some diversions to ensure that runners spend more time in its most scenic sections. HK100 finishes with the descent from Hong Kong's highest peak (Tai Mo Shan, 957m).
For the first time in Hong Kong, about 250 athletes with disabilities from around 20 countries and regions across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania will compete for honours in various levels of singles, doubles and team events.
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