Let us inspire you with our weekly pick of best events and things to do in Hong Kong. Whether you’re looking for something to do this weekend or during the month, we might have great ideas for you. From exhbitions to special events happening in Hong Kong, we surely have something that will suit you.
Events in Hong Kong This August
Sport For All Day 2026 — August 1–2
Sport For All Day opens selected LCSD facilities across Hong Kong on August 1 and 2, from indoor badminton, basketball and fitness rooms to outdoor tennis courts, bowling greens and more. Public swimming pools (except Wan Chai) are first-come, first-served. Book your free sessions via the SmartPLAY app ballot – it’s the perfect chance to try something new or enjoy a favourite sport without spending a dollar.
When: August 1–2, 2026
Where: Selected LCSD leisure facilities across Hong Kong
Tickets: Free (ballot via SmartPLAY). Visit the official website for more details and ticketing
Winnie the Pooh: The 100th Year Celebration Pop Up Store — August 6–September 3
Pooh fans, gather round. Festival Walk transforms into the Hundred Acre Wood for Winnie the Pooh’s 100th birthday with dreamy photo spots, from balloon-holding Pooh to a giant plush wall and Tigger’s party corner. Hunt exclusive Hong Kong blind boxes, design your own limited-edition perfume bottle and snap themed selfies at the SNAPIO booth. Pure childhood joy and sweet collectibles in one feel-good pop-up.
When: August 6–September 3, 2026
Where: LG2, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
Tickets: Free admission. Visit the official Instagram for more details and ticketing
Audi Football Summit 2026 — August 7
FC Bayern Munich will face Aston Villa at Kai Tak Stadium this summer as Audi Football Summit 2026 comes to Hong Kong. The one-off pre-season match marks Bayern’s first return to the city in 20 years and the first time the two clubs will meet here. Staged at Kai Tak Sports Park, the fixture will give local fans a chance to watch top European football at the city’s new flagship venue.
When: August 7, 2026
Where: Kai Tak Stadium, Kai Tak Sports Park
Tickets: To be announced. Visit the website for more details
Soho Beach Club at the Pulse — 4 Weekends in August
Soho House Hong Kong and The Pulse are turning Repulse Bay into a summer escape with Soho Beach Club at The Pulse, running every August weekend. Expect beachside cocktails, coastal dining, sunset DJs and a laid-back holiday feel without leaving the city. The first weekend of the season kicks off from 7–9 August, setting the tone with family-friendly daytime fun and lively evening sessions by the sea.
When: Weekends in August from August 7
Where: Rooftop, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay
Tickets: From HK$250. Visit the official website for more details and ticketing
HKTDC Food Expo 2026 — August 13–17
Hungry for a taste of the world? Head to the HKTDC Food Expo at the Convention Centre this August and dive into a feast of global flavours. Sample everything from snacks and premium gourmet treats to local favourites, while exploring concurrent shows for home delights, beauty and wellness, plus the International Tea Fair.
Last year, the expo attacts 987 exhibitors and over 500,000 visitors, proving it’s the perfect outing for food lovers and bargain hunters alike.
When: August 13–17, 2026
Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai
Tickets: From HK$36. Concessions and discounted sessions available. Free for under-3s and over-65s. Visit the official website for more details and ticketing.
Katch x Kawhi Leonard Asia Tour — August 15
NBA fans, don’t miss this. Two-time champion and Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard makes his Hong Kong debut at Kai Tak Arena for a special fan event. Expect career stories, interactive segments and insights into his disciplined game, plus local artists, dunkers and Division A players sharing the stage. It’s a rare chance to see the quietly dominant Clippers star up close in a night built for pure basketball excitement.
When: August 15, 2026
Where: Kai Tak Arena, 38 Shing Kai Road, Kai Tak
Tickets: From HK$680. Visit the official website for more details and ticketing
Hong Kong ToyCar Salon — August 21–23
Car collectors and model fans, this is your weekend. Hong Kong’s largest model car exhibition returns for its sixth year, bringing global brands, limited editions, dioramas and figurines under one roof. Browse the marketplace for exclusive show-only releases, spot rising talent in the new-brand zone and chat face-to-face with makers and fellow enthusiasts. Perfect for serious collectors and curious families alike.
When: August 21–23, 2026
Where: Grand Ballroom, 16/F, Hopewell Hotel, 15 Kennedy Road, Wan Chai
Tickets: From HK$20. Visit Instagram for more details and buy tickets via Klook
Road to Shi Fu Miz 10 — August 29
Shi Fu Miz and Umami are teaming up for a pre-party warm-up ahead of the festival’s 10th anniversary, bringing a three-floor rave to the historic Murray House in Stanley. Expect two stages, a strong mix of local and regional DJs, and the kind of late-summer energy that turns a heritage landmark into a dancefloor. It’s a limited blind-ticket event, so fans will want to move fast.
When: August 29, 2026
Where: Murray House, Stanley
Tickets: Blind tickets at HK$200 available until July 29. Visit the Instagram for more details and Megatix for ticketing
Ongoing Events in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 — Until August 5
The Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 brings a blockbuster summer of football to Kai Tak Stadium, with four European giants — Manchester City, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Juventus — headlining two exhibition matches. Alongside the matches, fans can also watch open training sessions before the games, making this a rare chance to see world-class teams up close in Hong Kong.
When: July 31-August 5, 2026
Where: Kai Tak Stadium, Kai Tak
Tickets: HK$299–HK$2,999. Buy tickets via HK Ticketing
Lee Bul: From 1998 to Now — Until August 9
Lee Bul: From 1998 to Now offers a focused look at one of Asia’s most influential contemporary artists, bringing together significant sculptures, installations, and works on paper from across her career. At M+, the exhibition unfolds in three parts: an open landscape of architectural forms from Mon grand récit, a section devoted to the gender‑conscious Cyborg and Anagram series, and an intimate studio‑style arrangement of sketches and models. The show invites visitors to explore how Lee Bul interrogates modernist utopias, technology, and the body while on view in the West Gallery, L2, until 9 August 2026.
When: Until August 9, 2026
Where: West Gallery, L2, M+ Museum, West Kowloon
Tickets: From HK$190. Buy tickets on Klook.
juju world by CJ Hendry — Until August 16
Australian artist CJ Hendry brings her viral juju character – the floppy-eared cutie with a flower over one eye – to Hong Kong for its first large-scale juju world.
Wander the vivid juju Planet with its oversized sculptures, sink into a room filled with more than 400 plushies, and lose yourself in the dreamy infinity mirror. Exclusive Hong Kong blind boxes and playful accessories round off this multi-sensory fluffy wonderland.
When: Until August 16, 2026
Where: Garden Court, Level LG1, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
Tickets: Free admission to the main installation. Visit the official website for more details and ticketing
Lee Gardens Ice-cream Jam — Until August 19
Cool down with a taste of old Hong Kong. Lee Gardens turns the Hysan Place atrium into Ice Cream Street, serving nine limited flavours created with classic local spots – think egg tart, sugar-cane juice, sour plum and even playful blind-box surprises. Add weekend workshops, giveaways and a special rose-apple ice inspired by Hysan Avenue’s trees. Nostalgic, fun and perfect for beating the summer heat.
When: Until August 19, 2026
Where: Hysan Place atrium, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
Tickets: Free admission. Visit the official website for more details and ticketing
Dial-A-Poem Hong Kong — Until August 30
Initiated by American poet John Giorno in 1969, Dial-A-Poem arrives at M+ to bring the spoken word into everyday life. This immersive installation features a series of telephone sculptures in the Focus Gallery, allowing visitors to listen to randomly selected readings by thirty local poets and musicians in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.
For the occasion, Hongkongers can also call +852 3009-9386 to hear the same newly recorded poems remotely, presented in their original languages by the participating local poets and musicians. The works highlight the sounds and rhythms of Hong Kong’s landscape, inviting audiences to experience poetry as it was intended: to be heard, not merely read.
When: Now until August 30, 2026
Where: Focus Gallery, L2, M+, West Kowloon
Tickets: Various ticket options are available for M+. Visit www.mplus.org.hk for more information.
Chinese Culture Festival 2026 — Until September
Chinese Culture Festival 2026 runs from June to September across Hong Kong, with 55 events. The programme explores Chinese legends, with Sui–Tang culture and Luoyang in focus. Highlights include Lady White Snake, Zhong Kui the Ghosteater, Harmony in Eternal Melody and Acrobatic Spectacle of Ancient Tang. Expect performances, film screenings, talks and exhibitions at major venues across the city weekly.
When: June to September
Where: Across Hong Kong (multiple venues citywide)
Tickets: Available via URBTIX for paid events as some events are free
Website: www.ccf.gov.hk
ULTRAMAN EXHIBITION — Until September 13
Celebrate 60 years of ULTRAMAN at this lively summer exhibition at INCUBASE Arena in Mong Kok. From the very first hero in 1966 to the newest characters, the show brings together classic scenes, original costumes and hands-on experiences for fans of all ages. There are also fun interactive zones, including a transformation station, monster ball pit and drawing wall, making it a bright, family-friendly day out.
When: Until September 13, 2026
Where: B2, INCUBASE Arena, Chong Hing Square, Mong Kok
Tickets: From HK$132. Visit Klook for more details and ticketing
Barminski Solo Exhibition | Runway 51 — Until September 19
Step into a full-scale cardboard airport and question who’s really watching. American artist Barminski turns JPS Gallery into “Runway 51”, an immersive illusion where security checks, departure lounges and even the restroom mirror open onto cosmic conspiracies. Aliens appear as everyday workers and quiet companions rather than invaders, blending humour, speculation and everyday transit. It’s a playful, thought-provoking journey that leaves you wondering about the travellers we pass every day.
When: Until September 19, 2026
Where: JPS Gallery, G/F, 88-90 Staunton Street, Central
Tickets: Free admission. Visit the official website for more details and ticketing
Better Together – Partnering Up for Hong Kong Movies — Until October 4
This new featured exhibition at Tai Kwun elebrates the spirit of “拍住上” (paak zyu soeng), which translates to “better together”, the quintessential Hong Kong value of partnering up and supporting one another through challenges.
The exhibition explores this theme through decades of classic Hong Kong films, from chivalrous tales like Black Rose to high-octane action blockbusters. It showcases iconic props, recreates legendary action scenes, and reveals the teamwork and ingenuity behind the city’s cinematic legacy — a powerful reflection of Hong Kong’s enduring team spirit both on and off screen.
When: June 23-October 4, 2026
Where: Duplex Studio, Tai Kwun, Central
Tickets: Regular Ticket at HK$30. Concession tickets are available. Visit the official website for more details
City of Lights: Hong Kong’s Neon Heritage — Until October 4
Blue Lotus Gallery shines a light on Hong Kong’s disappearing neon heritage through Keith Macgregor’s vivid archive of the city in the 1990s and 2000s. Visitors can explore photographs of glowing streets, shopfronts and skyline signs from an era when neon shaped Hong Kong’s visual identity. The exhibition also marks the launch of City of Lights, a new book documenting the craft, stories and people behind the city’s iconic signs.
When: June 18-October 4, 2026
Where: Blue Lotus Gallery, 28 Pound Lane, Tai Ping Shan
Tickets: Free admission. Visit the official website for more details.
Precious Coral, From Curiosity to Treasures — Until October 11
Dive into the fascinating world of precious coral at this free exhibition from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Around 120 rare jewellery pieces and coral specimens reveal the material’s biology, craftsmanship and rich history. Multilingual guided tours run daily, while children can enjoy colouring and ocean-themed dress-up. A thoughtful mix of art, science and culture that works beautifully for curious families and jewellery lovers alike.
When: Until October 11, 2026
Where: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, 510A, 5/F, K11 MUSEA, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: Free admission. Visit the official website for more details and ticketing
Illuminations at The Peak — Until June 6, 2027
HSBC Life Illuminations at The Peak debuts as Hong Kong’s highest light-and-sound spectacle, transforming The Peak into an immersive evening experience. Inspired by Hong Kong’s heritage and city landmarks, the show combines festive visuals, dazzling projections and music, with The Peak Tower reimagined as the character Peakie alongside HSBC’s iconic lions Stephen and Stitt. Visitors can catch the free nightly show at Peak Road Garden outside The Peak Tower, where each session runs for around 10 minutes and begins every hour from 7pm to 9pm.
When: June 13, 2026 to June 6, 2027, 7pm–9pm daily
Where: The Peak Tower, Victoria Peak
Tickets: Free admission. Visit the official website for updates
Upcoming Events in Hong Kong — Save the Dates
CAVALLUNA – Gate to the Otherworld — September 8–13
Saddle up for spectacular equestrian theatre. Cavalluna brings 54 horses – Andalusians, Friesians, Lusitanos and more – to Kai Tak Arena for a fantasy-filled live show. Follow young sorceress Meerin’s adventure through choreographed formations, liberty routines, trick riding and the thrilling Hungarian Post. With dramatic lighting, music, dancers and large sets, it’s a family-friendly show of horsemanship and storytelling across eight performances.
When: September 8–13, 2026
Where: Kai Tak Arena, 38 Shing Kai Road, Kai Tak
Tickets: From HK$395. Visit the official website for more details and ticketing
Herzog & de Meuron: In Focus — September 12 onwards
Celebrate M+’s fifth anniversary with an intimate look at the architects who designed the museum itself. This focused display presents newly donated models, drawings and material samples from Herzog & de Meuron, spotlighting their Chinese projects including M+, Tai Kwun and Beijing’s National Stadium.
Shown in replica wooden vitrines inspired by the firm’s own archive, it offers a rare glimpse into the creative process behind some of Asia’s most recognisable buildings.
When: September 12, 2026 onwards
Where: Focus Gallery, L2, M+, 38 Museum Drive, West Kowloon
Tickets: Standard M+ admission applies. Visit the official website for more details and ticketing
TEDxTinHau Women — October 2
Hong Kong’s biggest TEDx returns for its 10th year with the theme UNCHARTED. Expect 13 speakers delivering bold ideas on everything from cancer and water to inclusive design and living beyond limits. New this year are intimate Quests – expert-led workshops and excursions that take you beyond the main stage.
When: October 2, 2026
Where: Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre, 88 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: From HK$650. Visit the official website for more details and ticketing
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