Hong Kong has a regular line-up of fireworks shows for three major events: National Day (October 1), New Year’s Eve, and Chinese New Year. The government has also planned a series of monthly fireworks and drone displays to coincide with important events on the 852’s cultural calendar, such as Labour Day and the Dragon Boat Festival.
Our guide is regularly updated with the latest information about the free fireworks shows that will be organised in Hong Kong in 2025. It contains all the details you need: when they are, what the themes are, and the best places to watch them.
When is the next fireworks show in Hong Kong?
The next fireworks show in Hong Kong will begin at 8pm on October 1, 2025, when the city celebrates the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The National Day Fireworks Display will light up Victoria Harbour with the theme “Victoria Harbour Fireworks Shine Across the Motherland”.
The 23-minute spectacle will feature over 30,000 shells across eight segments, including tributes to China’s aerospace achievements, the heroic cultural figure Nezha, and symbols of unity such as giant pandas. The finale, “Forging Ahead on the Road to Rejuvenation”, will fill the sky with gold, silver and red fireworks, symbolising prosperity and stability.
Before the fireworks, a drone show will take place over the Wan Chai waterfront, featuring 1,200 drones in a 15-minute display. The formations will include the national flag, the bauhinia flower, the Chinese character for “celebration,” a landmark junk boat, the Shandong aircraft carrier, a tribute to 60 years of Dongjiang water supply, and symbols of the National Games. The exact time will depend on weather conditions.
Where to watch the National Day fireworks show
The National Day fireworks show will be visible to spectators on both sides of Victoria Harbour. Authorities say that some of the best free spots in Hong Kong to watch the fireworks show will be Tsim Sha Tsui, Mid-Levels, Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, East Coast Park Precinct in Fortress Hill, and Hung Hom Bypass.
| SHOW | TIME & DATE | VENUE |
| National Day Fireworks | 8pm, October 1, 2025 | Victoria Harbour |
Image credits: Hong Kong Tourism Board
