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 This Week & Weekend in Hong Kong — September 29-October 5
National Day: Hong Kong Huafu Carnival — September 29-October 2
Celebrate the 76th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China at the Hong Kong Huafu Carnival in the West Kowloon Cultural District. This festival showcases traditional huafu clothing with dazzling lantern artistry, including the city’s largest-ever character lantern, the 12.8-metre “Zixia Fairy”. Enjoy a full-day experience, with cultural parades, immersive lantern displays, live performances, and a Huafu fashion show that fuses ancient patterns with modern design.
When: September 29-October 2, 2025
Where: West Kowloon Cultural District, West Kowloon
Tickets: Free admission.
Premiere Performances x WestK Performing Arts: Premiere Performances Jazz Series — September 30 & October 29-30
The Tea House Theatre at the Xiqu Centre welcomes two unforgettable nights of jazz direct from New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center. On September 30, Grammy-winning singer Nicole Zuraitis delivers soulful ballads and reimagined classics. Then, October 29–30, legendary trumpeter Jon Faddis light up the stage. Set in the intimate, Cantonese-inspired Tea House Theatre, both evenings brings top-tier talents direct from New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center.
When: September 30 (Nicole Zuraitis Quartet); October 29-30 (Jon Faddis Quartet)
Where: Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon
Tickets: HK$520 including one complimentary alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink. Visit website for more event details and ticketing
National Day Fireworks Display — October 1
On October 1, the Victoria Harbour lights up for the National Day Fireworks Display, celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The day begins with the Flag Raising Ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square, followed by lively horse races at Sha Tin Racecourse. For 23 dazzling minutes, head to the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Central Harbourfront, and Golden Bauhinia Square for one of the city’s biggest annual spectacles; arrive early for the best views and to soak up the atmosphere!
Visit our guide for best free fireworks spots in Hong Kong.
When: October 1, 2025
Where: Both sides of Victoria Harbour.
Tickets: Free. Visit website for more event updates
McDonald’s HK i’m lovin’ it 50th Anniversary Exhibition — October 1-19
Celebrate 50 years of McDonald’s in Hong Kong at a special anniversary exhibition that brings back nostalgic memories! The main highlight is a full recreation of the city’s first McDonald’s on Paterson Street in 1975, brought to life by award-winning art director Man Lim Chung. Explore themed collection stores curated by Grimace, Birdie, and Hamburglar, featuring classic flavours, retro uniforms, and nostalgic toys. Part of the proceeds will support Ronald McDonald House Charities.
When: October 1-19, 2025
Where: Freespace, West Kowloon Cultural District
Tickets: HK$35. Visit the official event website for ticketing and details
Waterbomb Hong Kong 2025 — October 4-5
WATERBOMB HONG KONG makes its splashy return on 4–5 October at the Central Harbourfront Event Space. This two-day water music festival blends top-tier K-pop and hip-hop performances with massive water fights. Pick your side: the fierce Pink Team or the powerful Purple Team, and dive into the ultimate party under the Hong Kong skyline. Past performers include Jay Park, Jessi, Rain, and Yugyeom, with this year’s lineup to be revealed soon.
When: October 4-5, 2025
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space, Central
Tickets: From HK$880. Visit website for more event updates and buy ticket on Klook
Fine Art Asia 2025 — October 4-7
Asia’s premier fine art fair takes place October 4–7 at HKCEC. Featuring treasures from 5,000 years of cultural history, from ancient bronzes to contemporary art, the fair unites leading international galleries with discerning collectors. Explore antiques, photography, ink art, and traditional crafts. Coinciding with major auctions, it’s an unmissable highlight of Hong Kong’s art calendar.
When: October 4-7, 2025
Where: Exhibition Hall 1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai
Tickets: From HK$220 (Pre-fair online tickets: HK$180). Visit website for more event updates and ticketing info
Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance — October 5-7
Coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance returns from 5 to 7 October, lighting up the streets in Tai Hang. This 67-metre incense-stuffed dragon, carried by 300 performers, creates a mesmerising trail of fire and smoke as it winds through the streets. Listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, this century-old Mid-Autumn Festival custom also includes a children’s dragon, adding to its festive and community spirit.
When: October 5-7, 2025
Where: Wun Sha Street and Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai Hang, Causeway Bay
Tickets: Free. Visit website for more event updates
Ongoing Events in Hong Kong — What’s Happening This Month
CR7 LIFE Museum Hong Kong — July 7 onwards
Opening July 7, Asia’s first CR7 LIFE Museum will arrive at K11 MUSEA. Celebrating football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, the 12,000 square feet exhibition pay tribute to his extraordinary careers, with major trophies, rare memorabilia, and interactive displays like a UR CR7 YouTube studio replica. While we are waiting for the confirmation of the celebrity guest list at the grand opening, you can now buy tickets and get merchandise perks. Before the museum opening, you can visit the CR7 LIFE Flagship Store at Times Square for exclusive memorabilia from June 7.
When: July 7 onwards
Where: 6F, K11 MUSEA, K11 Art & Cultural Centre Kunsthalle, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: From HK$180. Visit website and Instagram for more event info
Dream Rooms: Environments by Women Artists 1950–Now — Now-January 18
This immersive exhibition brings together visionary works by women artists across Asia, Europe, and the Americas over seven decades. You can walk through full-scale reconstructions of groundbreaking environments once thought lost, from feather-filled rooms to nylon tunnels. Each installation invites participation with light, sound, and movement into transformative encounters.
When: Now until January 18, 2026
Where: M+ Museum, West Kowloon
Tickets: HK$190. Visit website for more event info and ticketing
Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival — September 25-October 19
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong with the Lantern Carnival. From September 25 to October 19, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in TST will host stunning lantern displays, while Victoria Park comes alive from September 30 to October 7 with cultural performances, traditional crafts, and lantern-making workshops. Marking the harvest and the year’s fullest moon, this centuries-old festival is one of the most cherished traditions of the Chinese society.
Learn more in our cultural guide to Mid-Autumn Festival, and our cultural guide to Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes.
When: September 25 to October 19 (Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza); September 30 to October 7 (Victoria Park)
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsim Sha Tsui; Victoria Park, Causeway Bay
Tickets: Free. Visit website for more event updates
Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival — September 27-October 12
Celebrate Mid-Autumn in traditional style at the famous Wong Tai Sin Temple. The temple grounds will be filled with giant lanterns, perfect for capturing festive photos, alongside a programme of free family-friendly activities. You can test your wits with lantern riddles, enjoy stargazing and moon-viewing sessions, and experience live Chinese music on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Entry is free, making it a perfect cultural outing for all ages.
When: September 27 to October 12
Where: Wong Tai Sin Temple, Wong Tai Sin
Tickets: Free. Visit website for more event updates
Hong Kong Disneyland The Most Wicked Party of All — Now until November 2
Hong Kong Disneyland turns wicked this Halloween as the Disney Villains crash the 20th Anniversary celebrations for The Most Wicked Party of All. From now until early November, the park transforms into a Halloween playground packed with shows, parades, and mischievous fun. Highlights include Uninvited! A Villains Takeover Party on Main Street, the rowdy Let’s Get Wicked stage show, and a spooky Jungle River Cruise after dark. Guests can enjoy villain encounters, exclusive Halloween merchandise, and wicked treats across the park.
When: Unitl November 2, 2025
Where: Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island
Tickets: Various packages available. Visit Hong Kong Disneyland’s official website for details and ticketing
Ocean Park Halloween Fest 2025 — Now until November 2
Ocean Park unleashes its scariest celebration yet with Halloween Fest 2025: Unbox the Cursed Collection, featuring six brand-new haunted experiences that will push your limits of fear. Brace yourself for The Hatred Box where cursed collectibles hold sinister secrets, explore The Unsolved Terrors and relive chilling crime scenes, or face twisted experiments at H25: Rising Fear. Other haunts include The Ritual Mansion, The Cannibal Woods, and The Soul Graveyard.
The experience continues with ten spine-chilling live performances, from Taoist priests battling zombies to the haunting vampire Oppa show by handsome demon group NAMJA6남자.
When: Unitl November 2, 2025
Where: Ocean Park Hong Kong, 180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen
Tickets: Various packages available. Visit Ocean Park’s official website for details and ticketing
Upcoming Events in Hong Kong — Save the Dates
NBA China Games 2025 — October 10-12
Basketball fans are in for a treat as the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns head to Macao for the NBA China Games 2025! Taking place at The Venetian Arena, the event features two exciting preseason matchups, alongside NBA Fan Day with appearances from Shaquille O’Neal, singer Keung To, and MC Jin. Fans can also enjoy interactive activities, celebrity performances, and on-court challenges.
When: October 10-12, 2025
Where: The Venetian Arena, The Venetian Macao
Tickets: From MOP/HK$ 488. Visit the official website for more details and ticketing
Black Box Chinese Opera Festival 2025 — October 11-26
Looking to experience Chinese opera in a fresh way? This year’s festival features three award-winning Cantonese opera productions from the Xiqu Centre: Farewell My Concubine (New Adaptation), Wenguang Explores the Valley, and The Imperial Decree. Audiences can also enjoy two acclaimed Kunqu operas: Qingshan Embrace Me by the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe and The Burning Painting from Yangzhou’s Yangju Opera Institute.
When: October 11-26, 2025
Where: Tea House Theatre, Studio 1, Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon
Tickets: HK$280. Visit the website for details and buy tickets on Cityline
Hunger Run 2025 — October 12
Run for a cause at HUNGER RUN 2025! Marking its 10th anniversary with the theme Fresh and Zesty, the event highlights vitality and care while raising awareness about hunger. Participants will enjoy a scenic route across the Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge, with every calorie burned converted into food donations for Foodlink Foundation. Race categories include a 10km Individual Run, a 10km Team Run (4 pax), and a 3km Family Race.
When: October 12, 2025
Where: Tseung Kwan O Waterfront Promenade & MCPOne, Tseung Kwan O
Tickets: From HK$320. Quota is limited to 2,000 pax. Visit official website for registration and details
RED on RED: Gerrard 11 vs Rio 11 — October 18
Football legends are coming to Hong Kong this October with RED on RED: Gerrard 11 vs Rio 11! On October 18, Kai Tak Stadium will host an unforgettable clash as Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard and Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand lead star-studded teams of former players. Fans can expect to see Champions League heroes like Jerzy Dudek, Luis García and John Arne Riise alongside United favourites including Nemanja Vidić, Dimitar Berbatov and Louis Saha, with Michael Owen also set to appear!
When: October 18, 2025
Where: Kai Tak Stadium, Kai Tak
Tickets: From HK$399. Visit website for more event updates and ticketing
Pici Pasta Run 2025 — October 19
The Pici Pasta Run returns for its 5th edition, bringing together fun, fitness, and food in one unforgettable day. Runners can choose between a 10km route from Pici Kennedy Town to Pici Taikoo Place or a 5km Harbour Fun Run to the same finish line. Kids under 12 can join for free. After crossing the finish line, celebrate with an epic pasta party at Pici. All ticket revenue will be donated to Mind HK in support of mental health awareness.
When: October 19, 2025
Where: Pici Kennedy Town / Harbour Fun to Pici Taikoo Place
Tickets: Donationa entry at HK$250. Visit official website for registration and details
Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival — October 23-26
The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival returns with four days of world-class gastronomy, transforming the Central Harbourfront into a vibrant dining destination. You can savour premium wines, global flavours, and culinary artistry set against Victoria Harbour’s stunning skyline. Highlights include the BEA Grand Wine Pavilion, showcasing prestigious labels curated by elite merchants, and the Tasting Room, featuring a collaboration of five acclaimed chefs. Towngas Gourmet Avenue will present signature dishes from award-winning restaurants like Forum and Bo Innovation.
When: October 23-26, 2025
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space, Central
Tickets: From HK$298, including 8 Tokens (valued at HK$25 each, with a total value of HK$200) and 1 Standard Wine Glass (HK$130). Early offer is available from now until October 22. Visit official website for details and buy tickets on Klook
SPOOKY Halloween Music Carnival — October 24-November 2
Hong Kong’s first-ever Halloween music carnival, SPOOKY Halloween, takes over 130,000 sq ft of outdoor space with 10 days of non-stop thrills. Expect an immersive fantasy land filled with glowing jack-o’-lantern fields, spooky carnival games, illusion mazes, bizarre bazaars, and giant witch statues. By night, the Witch’s Enchanted Stage and Bonfire Stage set the scene for your favourite singers, rappers, and DJs. On select weekends, headliners like Steve Aoki, Rae Sremmurd, Hins Cheung, Zedd, and R3HAB will bring the main stage alive.
When: October 24-November 2, 2025
Where: Wan Chai Harbourfront Event Space, Wan Chai
Tickets: From HK$100 (aged 18 or over) and HK$50 (aged 6–17). Free entry for children under 6. Visit Klook for details and ticketing.
Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2025 — October 25-November 2
Tennis excitement returns this October with the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2025. Look forward to the much-anticipated comeback of four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, who headlines a world-class lineup. She will be joined by Australian No.1 Daria Kasatkina, 2024 Hong Kong Tennis 125 champion Ajla Tomljanović and Filipino rising star Alexandra Eala. Guided by tournament director and Chinese tennis legend Li Na, the event also includes free public access to the qualifying rounds, People’s Monday, and the lively Tournament Village.
When: October 18-November 2, 2025
Where: Victoria Park Tennis Court, 1 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay
Tickets: From HK$160; Qualifying rounds are open to the public for free (Oct 25-27). Visit website for more event updates and buy tickets on Klook
Water Parade by AllRightsReserved at Victoria Harbour — October 25-November 1
Victoria Harbour is about to host one of the coolest events of the season with Water Parade by AllRightsReserved! The mastermind behind the recent Chiikawa Days exhibition will bring giant inflatable sculptures to Victoria Harbour in the last week of October, featuring icons like Doraemon, Snoopy, KAWS & Sesame Street, and even Netflix favourites Stranger Things and Squid Game.
On land, the Central & Western District Promenade will see the Water Parade Market, packed with pop-up shops, exclusive collectibles, games, food stalls, and photo spots. Don’t miss the grand parade on November 1!
When: October 25-November 1, 2025
Where: Central & Western District Promenade
Tickets: General Ticket at HK$60 (Early Bird: HK$50). Visit website for event details and buy tickets on Klook
Halloween in Lan Kwai Fong — Until November 1
Lan Kwai Fong once again transforms into the city’s Halloween hotspot, with the streets bursting with spooky energy and festive flair. From now until early November, visitors can dive into electrifying parties, live DJ sets, and themed foodie pop-ups that keep the city buzzing late into the night. The celebrations culminate on October 31 with the legendary costume parade, drawing thousands in their most creative outfits!
When: Until November 1, 2025
Where: Lan Kwai Fong, Central
Tickets: Individual venues. Please check with each venue for more information
Looking for more things to do in the city, have a look at the following guides:
- The best things to do in Hong Kong
- The best free things to do in Hong Kong
- The best things to do at night in Hong Kong
- The best tourist attractions in Hong Kong
- The best events for families and kids activities in Hong Kong
- The most beautiful places to visit in Hong Kong
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