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!
To celebrate festivals like the Tin Hau Festival, Tam Kung Festival and Cheung Chau Bun Festival, a stunning drone show will light up the night sky over Victoria Harbour. The display will interpret these celebrations and feature newly composed music for a fresh auditory and visual experience. With unique effects and captivating melodies, audiences will be immersed in the festive atmosphere and rich cultural heritage. Don’t miss this spectacular event that enhances the vibrancy of Hong Kong's celebrations – stay tuned for an unforgettable moment!
The roving exhibitions will be displayed at various sports centres. They aim to raise public awareness of the 15th National Games, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG while encouraging the public to support and participate in this national mega sports event.
In 2025, the seventh edition of 'No Limits' showcases a series of fascinating programmes of music, dance, theatre and film by international and Hong Kong artists of different abilities. 'No Limits' 2025 presents accessible in-venue performances, free film screenings and a symposium, as well as education and community programmes for young people, highlighting creativity and talent in a variety of forms. The accessible art services enable all audiences to enjoy art and promote the importance of inclusion in all areas of life.
‘M+ Sigg Collection: Another Story’ takes a visual approach to examine the styles and practices of contemporary Chinese art from the 1990s to the present. The exhibition surveys how artists reconsider their cultural identities and express their uncertain state of being during China’s rapid modernisation in the 1990s. It brings together a multitude of works that exhibit qualities of overflowing visuals, ambiguous meanings, obsessions with transiency, and traditional interpretation. It offers a different perspective on understanding contemporary Chinese art and foregrounds its unique visual language through the lens of artists who strive for self-presence.
The donation of 490 sets of Chinese snuff bottles from the Fuyun Xuan Collection stands as the most extensive and comprehensive of its kind ever received by a museum in Hong Kong. Under the theme of gifting, the exhibition showcases this prized donation in its entirety. From materials to artisanship, this exhibition invites the audience to step into the unique kaleidoscopic world of these miniature yet precious gifts.
To welcome the pair of pandas gifted by the Central Government to Hong Kong, the Sai Kung District Office is displaying a Quby statue in Panda costume at Tseung Kwan O Waterfront Park, alongside with other Quby statues.
With the support of the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), the Hong Kong Comics and Animation Federation (HKCAF) established the " Hong Kong Avenue of Comics Stars" in 2012. It has since continued to receive sponsorship, enabling the launch of the second and third phases of the project. These phases involve redesigning the existing "Avenue" and consistently adding new content, providing both Chinese and international visitors with fresh cultural and creative experiences.
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, as well as the China-France Year of Cultural Tourism, the Hong Kong Palace Museum, the Palace Museum and the Palace of Versailles have co-organised a new special exhibition ‘The Forbidden City and The Palace of Versailles: China-France Cultural Encounters in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries’.
Tonight with the Impressionists, Paris 1874 – An Immersive Expedition in Virtual Reality celebrates the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition. The exhibition integrates unpublished research materials, 3D reconstruction and immersive VR technologies, providing a 42-minute VR experience that takes visitors on a journey to explore the origins and influences of the Impressionist art movement. Visitors will meet groundbreaking artists, such as Monet, Renoir, Degas, Morisot, Cézanne and Pissarro, discovering the works and places that marked the beginnings of the Impressionist movement.
Cézanne and Renoir Looking at the World – Masterpieces from the Musée de l’Orangerie and the Musée d’Orsay is Hong Kong's first major exhibition featuring the French Impressionist masters Paul Cézanne and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It showcases 52 masterpieces from the renowned Musée de l'Orangerie and Musée d'Orsay. The exhibition simulates a dialogue between Cézanne and Renoir, inviting viewers into their inner worlds and offering new insights into their lives and deep friendship. Visitors can step onto a French train platform and embark on a journey into the creative realms of Cézanne and Renoir.
You may have heard of traditional methods for making paper, but did you know that giant panda poop can also be used in this process? A Whiskers Villager will teach us how to be recycled paper experts by making recycled paper from sterilised giant panda poo. Parents and children can learn more about the diet of giant pandas through observing their faeces! Join us for this unique experience and share the conversation with your loved ones.
Apart from bamboo, do giant pandas eat other foods? In fact, Ocean Park’s animal caretakers prepare a variety of additional foods for giant pandas, including Wowotou, to ensure they meet their daily dietary requirements. The Whiskers Villagers have obtained the secret recipe for making Wowotou from the animal caretakers and will be demonstrating how to cook it! Don't miss this opportunity for a fun and educational 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.
Experience Van Gogh Alive in Hong Kong! This multi-sensory exhibition immerses visitors in Van Gogh's artistry, showcasing over 3,000 animated images set to classical music. Engage with his masterpieces like never before, surrounded by vibrant light, color, sound, and fragrance. A captivating journey for all ages!
STAY BAR teams up with Star Ferry to open the newest floating bar in Hong Kong, offering a unique bar experience to relax and chill on the iconic Star Ferry. The grand opening of the bar took place on 25 December 2024, Christmas Day.
M+ presents Lee Mingwei: Guernica in Sand, a large-scale installation and performance to be staged in The Studio. Taking Pablo Picasso’s iconic 1937 masterpiece Guernica, painted in response to the violence of the Spanish Civil War, as its departure point, Lee Mingwei recreates this painting in sand. Towards the end of the display, a live performance invites visitors to walk on the sand painting. Four performers will then gently sweep the sand in spontaneous movements that simultaneously destroy and recreate the image anew.
Lining Revealed explores the relationship between folk craft and contemporary art by presenting artworks, handicrafts, and archival documents together. Using contemporary art’s critical lens, it highlights the historical, social and cultural significance of folk craft and its role in shaping modern perspectives, at the same time emphasising the importance of contemporary art in preserving cultural heritage.
Don't miss the enchanting ‘Panda Wonders: An Illuminated Journey’ at Ocean Park, where light and shadow blend seamlessly with interactive installations. Experience the mesmeriszing displays of giant pandas displays, vibrant interactive floral installations, and stunning 3D projections. Interact with augmented reality pandas and capture fantastic photo opportunities throughout this unforgettable journey.
Food culture is a vital component of traditional Chinese heritage, boasting a rich and diverse history. ‘A Movable Feast: The Culture of Food and Drink in China’ takes the audience through a feast that traverses spiritual, cultural and physical spaces. It explores the culinary culture and lifestyle of ancient Chinese people through the evolution of food vessels, eating practices and traditions, presenting approximately 110 exquisite works. These objects, primarily on loan from The Palace Museum, span from the Neolithic period to the Qing dynasty. Additional works on display come from the British Museum, the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, as well as museums in Hong Kong.
Asia’s largest ice hockey competition, the 2025 Ice Hockey 5’s, will feature over 80 teams from around the world. The 16-day event will include both youth and adult divisions.
Calling all bus enthusiasts and adventure seekers! This Easter holiday, embark on Noah’s Ark Hong Kong for an exciting bus-themed party! Snap some pictures with the vintage buses on display or relive those childhood memories. Learn about road safety and fascinating facts about bus routes through our remote-controlled bus challenge and interactive games.
Calling all bus enthusiasts and adventure seekers! This Easter holiday, embark on Noah’s Ark Hong Kong for an exciting bus-themed party! Snap some pictures with the vintage buses on display or relive those childhood memories. Learn about road safety and fascinating facts about bus routes through our remote-controlled bus challenge and interactive games.
Become an ‘insider’ and meet giant panda Le Le! Go behind the scenes into ‘restricted’ areas to peek into the daily lives of these magnificent animals! Ocean Park’s animal caretakers will explain and demonstrate how they perform daily physical check-ups while sharing interesting characteristics and behaviours of the giant pandas. You will also have the chance to make nutritious snacks for Le Le yourself. As a special memento, you will receive a participation certificate at the end of the programme!
‘Xu Bing in Hong Kong: Square Word Calligraphy’ marks the inaugural commissioning art initiative by artist Xu Bing in his role as Hong Kong’s Ambassador for Cultural Promotion. A highlight of this project is the exhibition ‘Eying East, Wondering West – Square Word Calligraphy Classroom’. Square Word Calligraphy is a unique form of writing that transforms English into a visual style resembling Chinese characters.
Objects of Play: Hoo Mojong Centennial Retrospective takes place during a significant moment: the centenary of Hoo Mojong’s birth. A trailblazer in modern art, Hoo is a key figure in bridging Eastern and Western artistic languages. She left her hometown in her early 20s, and her extensive travels and residencies around the world not only enriched her personal experiences but also infused her artistic creations with multicultural inspiration.
Co-commissioned by M+ and Art Basel, Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen’s new work Night Charades is an AI-generated animation that pays tribute to the history of Hong Kong cinema.
Piu Sik Parade: 5 May 2025;
Bun Scrambling Final cum Prize Presentation Ceremony: 5–6 May 2025
The annual Cheung Chau Bun Festival is held in May (The fifth to ninth of the fourth lunar month) this year. Tonnes of buns, papier-mâché effigies, lion dancers and tall tales of ancient evil spirits all converge on the island of Cheung Chau to create one of the world’s quirkiest local festivals.
Every year on Buddha’s birthday, which lands on the eighth of the fourth lunar month, the Po Lin Monastery hosts a major ceremonial service of Buddha bathing to commemorate the occasion. A basin of water with the baby Buddha statue is placed before the Hall of Great Hero.
Guided Tour: 29 April – 4 May 2025; Paper Crafting Workshop: 29 April – 1 May 2025;
Variety Show: 30 April 2025;
Cantonese Opera Performance: 1–3 May 2025;
International Lion Dance Competition: 4 May 2025;
Tam Kung Festival Parade: 5 May 2025;
Send Off Tam Kung: 7 May 2025
Tam Kung Festival Parade: Shau Kei Wan Main Street East
The oldest and the most celebrated Tam Kung Temple, located in Shau Kei Wan, hosts one of the signature events of the Eastern District: the Tam Kung Festival, celebrated every year on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month. This year, the festival consists of diverse activities including a variety show, Cantonese opera, a parade with lion and dragon dances, and an international lion dance competition.
The carnival integrates arts, entertainment, cuisine and religious culture, featuring cultural performances, booth games and opportunities to savour vegetarian delicacies. Participants can also take part in various activities to cleanse and purify the mind, such as Bathing the Buddha, sutra transcription, making wishes by striking a bell, reading at the Cloud and Water Mobile Library, and experiencing the harmony of Tea and Chan culture.
This year, the HKFC Soccer Sevens will showcase an exciting lineup featuring 16 teams in the Main Event, complemented by an 8-team Masters Tournament. Six women's teams will also go head-to-head in the Women's competition. Be sure to catch all the action over the three thrilling days at the club!
Step into a whimsical world where The Innocent embarks on a journey of self-discovery, featuring an international cast of 54 artists and unforgettable experiences.
M+ Sigg Collection: Inner Worlds presents exceptional works by artist and offers an in-depth exploration of the artistic journeys of prominent figures from the M+ Sigg Collection. These works reflect the evolution of media, language and artistic approaches in Chinese art from the 1990s to the 2010s, a period when Chinese art made a significant impact on the world stage. Each room features key artists and concepts, providing fresh interpretations of Chinese art that go beyond established narratives.
This year, a brand-new format of the volleyball tournament will be staged. The five-day competitions will feature six national teams, including China, Italy, Japan, Thailand, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria, competing in 12 matches.
27 – 29 June 2025: AIA Vitality Park, Central
A 10-day festival filled with Brazilian energy and joy, this world-famous carnival is in town for the first time! From Brazil to Hong Kong, the city will immerse itself into the energetic Brazilian festivities from 20 to 29 June, featuring talents in samba, reggae, capoeira, freestyle football, Brazilian music, games, drinks and cuisine.
‘The Season Finale’ marks the end of another triumphant racing season. The event features a celebration party with racing heroes and a music extravaganza to round off another successful season.
Visitors to Hong Kong can enjoy free admission by showing a valid travel document upon entry to the Public Enclosure (excluding fee-charging venues) at Sha Tin or Happy Valley Racecourse.
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