The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival will return to Central Harbourfront this year, and will take place for five days for the first time. The event, which is slated for October 23-27, 2024, will feature more than 300 food and beverage offerings, and will be open until 11pm on all days. Admission tickets, which are priced from HK$40 to HK$400, are available from September 20.
As with previous editions, there will be a focus on fine wines, with a curated selection of premium wines from 35 countries and regions including France, Italy, Germany, Spain, China, and more. Visitors will also get an insight into the latest trends in the world of wine, such as emerging English sparkling wines, Chinese Baijiu, and zero-additive natural wines.
This year’s newly established ‘Culinary Stars’ section will present a selection of Michelin-starred and chef-recommended creations from across the world, such as South African abalone from the three-Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Forum Restaurant, The Royal Garden’s artisanal parma ham and cheese palmiers created specially for the festival, and iconic drinks from The Aubrey — No. 10 on this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Bars list.
At the Harbour Lounge, visitors can sample Hong Kong-themed limited-edition cocktails crafted by award-winning mixologists from around the world. They will also have the chance to enrol in the Tasting Theatre workshops, where they can learn tricks of the trade from celebrated masters. There will also be music throughout the five-day festival, with performances by artists on the Main Stage.
Tickets for Tasting Passes with admission tickets, and Tasting Theatre programmes are available online, while tickets to the Harbour Lounge can be purchased at the venue. Tasting Passes on Klook, which include admission passes, are priced at HK$240, HK$290, and HK$400. You can get a HK$20 discount if you make your purchase before October 15. If you choose to buy your passes at the venue, you can get an entry ticket for HK$40, and either a HK$200 or HK$400 Tasting Pass.
EVENT | Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival |
VENUE | Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central |
DATE | October 23-27, 2024 |
WEBSITE | www.discoverhongkong.com |
Image credits: Hong Kong Tourism Board