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 July
Hong Kong Reunification Raceday — July 1
Celebrate Hong Kong Reunification Raceday at Sha Tin Racecourse with free Public Enclosure admission and a full afternoon of racing and entertainment. Watch the opening ceremony, live performances from Midlife, Sing & Shine singers, and two headline races: the Hong Kong Reunification Cup and Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup. Visitors can also join on-site prize games and a photo challenge, making it a lively July 1 outing for racing fans aged 18 or above.
When: July 1, 2026
Where: Sha Tin Racecourse
Tickets: Free admission. Visit the official website for more details.
Hotel ICON Malaysian Durian Festival — July 4-August 2
Hotel ICON’s cult durian festival returns with all-you-can-eat fresh Penang durians opened on the spot, including Musang King, Black Thorn Boba and seven seasonal varieties. Guests can also dig into Penang street-food favourites from live cooking stations, durian abalone broth, coconut durian soup, nearly 20 durian desserts and Venchi durian gelato. There will also be interactive sessions and prizes, including hotel stays and dining vouchers.
When: July 4, 12, 26 & August 1-2, 2026
Where: Silverbox Ballroom, Level 1, Hotel ICON, 17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East
Tickets: From HK$558. Visit the official website for more details.
MSF Day — July 4-31
This year, MSF (Hong Kong) is launching the “Keep Life Breathing” roving exhibition, offering the public an in-depth look at the daily struggles faced by people in conflict and crisis, as well as MSF’s medical humanitarian response. By featuring sensory elements, visitors are invited to experience the challenging situations faced by vulnerable communities and better understand why even breathing cannot be taken for granted. Exclusive souvenirs will also be available for visitors as a token of appreciation.
When: July 4 – 31, 2026
Where: The Wai, Tai Wai (4 – 10 July), Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong ( 11-24 July), TKO Plaza, Tseung Kwan O (25 – 31 July)
Tickets: Free admission. Visit MSF’s website for details and pre-register on the official page for the exclusive souvenir
Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong — July 8-12
World-class volleyball returns to Kai Tak Arena as China, Italy, the Dominican Republic, Canada, Belgium and Ukraine compete across 12 matches over five days. Fans can cheer on the home team, watch evening double-headers, and catch some of the sport’s top international players in action. Outside the matches, the venue will also host a free-admission Volleyball Carnival with booths and performances for a more festive match-day atmosphere.
When: July 8-12, 2026
Where: Kai Tak Arena, Grand Hall, Kai Tak Sports Park
Tickets: From HK$200. Visit the official Instagram for more details.
Jesus Christ Superstar Musical — July 8-August 1
The Olivier Award‑winning rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR arrives in Hong Kong this July, bringing the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre from 8 July to 1 August.
With music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the show reimagines the final weeks in Jesus’s life through a bold fusion of rock, opera, and soul, featuring classics such as I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane, and Superstar. Led by director Timothy Sheader and choreographer Drew McOnie, it promises a visually striking and emotionally powerful theatrical experience.
When: July 8-August 1, 2026
Where: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: From HK$588. Visit the website for more information and buy tickets on URBTIX
OBG Vintage Market — July 9-15
OBG’s curated vintage market returns to Central Market with a week-long line-up of vintage finds, collectibles, toys, fashion pieces and hidden gems. Details are still limited, but previous editions have brought together independent sellers and treasure-hunt-worthy items for shoppers who enjoy browsing beyond the usual high-street picks. Drop by to look for retro accessories, nostalgic objects, statement pieces and one-off discoveries in the heart of Central.
When: July 9-15, 2026
Where: 1/F, Central Market, Central
Tickets: Free admission. Visit the official Instagram for more details.
Mahjong Night @ BaseHall 02 — July 15
Spend a laid-back evening around the mahjong table with 852 Mahjong Social at BaseHall 02. Guests can mingle over food and drinks from 6:15pm before games run from 7pm to 10pm, with tiles and tables ready to go. All playing styles are welcome, from Cantonese to Taiwanese mahjong, though no tutorials will be provided. Expect casual games, new connections and strictly no gambling.
When: July 15, 2026
Where: BaseHall 02 Event Space, Central
Tickets: From HK$250. Visit the official Instagram for more details and buy tickets on Eventbrite
Hong Kong Book Fair — July 15-21
Hong Kong’s biggest annual celebration of books returns to HKCEC, bringing together publishers, authors and readers for a week of browsing, talks and cultural discovery. This year’s theme, “Cultural Legacy | Joyful Journeys”, will be explored through author seminars, reading activities and the World of Art and Culture zone. Visitors can shop new releases, discover local and international titles, meet writers and turn a summer day out into a literary treasure hunt.
When: July 15-21, 2026
Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai
Tickets: HK$30 (adult) and HK$10 (child). Visit the official website for more details.
LKF World Cup Street Party — July 18–19
Lan Kwai Fong closes out the FIFA World Cup season with a grand finale street party in Central, turning the district into an open-air celebration on 18 and 19 July. Expect giant screens, live music, street games, cold drinks and a packed crowd following every kick, save and goal. As part of the wider Now TV @ Lan Kwai Fong FIFA World Cup Mania, it offers one of Hong Kong’s most energetic places to watch the tournament.
When: July 18–19, 2026
Where: Lan Kwai Fong, Central
Tickets: Free admission; check the official website for updates
Red Bull Dance Your Style Hong Kong — July 19
Red Bull Dance Your Style brings 16 of Hong Kong’s fiercest dancers to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza for a high-energy one-on-one street dance battle. Expect surprise music from the DJ, bold freestyle rounds and plenty of crowd energy, as the winner is decided entirely by audience votes. The Hong Kong champion will go on to represent the city at the World Final in Zurich this October.
When: July 19, 2026
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Area C, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: Free admission, with audience voting registration required. Visit the official website for more details.
Kerry Fencing World Championships 2026 Hong Kong, China — July 22-30
Watch the world’s best fencers compete in Hong Kong as the Fencing World Championships arrive at AsiaWorld-Expo. The nine-day event will bring together athletes from more than 100 countries and regions for one of the sport’s biggest competitions outside the Olympic Games. Local fans can cheer on Hong Kong’s rising fencing scene and catch elite foil, épée and sabre action across two halls.
When: July 22-30, 2026
Where: Arena, Hall 1 & Summit, Hall 2, AsiaWorld-Expo
Tickets: From HK$150. Visit the official website for more details.
Ani-com & Games Hong Kong — July 24-28
Ani-com & Games Hong Kong returns with five days of anime, comics, games, toys, cosplay and creator culture at HKCEC. Visitors can browse booths from major brands and independent creators, shop limited-edition collectibles, check out art toys and figures, and catch competitions and stage activities. The event will also feature doujin areas, cosplay programmes and fan-focused zones, making it one of the city’s biggest summer pop-culture gatherings.
When: July 24-28, 2026
Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai
Tickets: Tickets go on sale via the ACGHK app from July 2, and available at selected 7-Eleven and Circle K stores from July 10. Visit the official Instagram for more details.
Ultra Heroes Exhibition Hong Kong — July 25-September 13
Ultraman fans can celebrate the series’ 60th anniversary at this major Hong Kong exhibition, featuring nearly 30 original tokusatsu suits and props flown in from Japan. Visitors can explore classic Ultra Brothers scenes, a 270-degree immersive “heroes gathering” zone from Japan’s official exhibition, and interactive areas including an Ultraman transformation device, monster ball pit and projection drawing wall. Limited-edition merchandise and special meet-and-greet events are also expected.
When: July 25-September 13, 2026
Where: INCUBASE Arena, Chong Hing Square, Mong Kok
Tickets: Tickets required. Visit the official Instagram for more details.
Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 — July 31-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
Ongoing Events in Hong Kong
Bubble Planet Hong Kong — June 29 onwards
After captivating over five million visitors worldwide, Bubble Planet Experience makes its highly anticipated Hong Kong debut at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. This immersive sensory adventure takes visitors through eleven themed rooms across 27,000 sqft., featuring giant inflatables, mirror illusions, VR journeys, a Bubble Ocean, and fantastical bubble-filled landscapes. Combining technology, creativity, and wonder, the experience offers a playful, photogenic escape suitable for all ages, families, and groups.
When: June 29, 2026 onwards
Where: Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, Baggage Hall A, Ground Floor, 33 Shing Fung Road, Kai Tak
Tickets: From HK$210 (adult) and HK$170 (child). Concession tickets available. Buy tickets on the official website
N+ Museum: N+ Sick Collection — Until July 18
N+ Museum is back in the basement of Chungking Mansions with its annual flagship exhibition, bringing together 55 Hong Kong-based artists at The Garage. Visitors can explore a raw, energetic mix of paintings, printmaking, ceramics, mixed-media works, video art and experimental installations, alongside a programme of events running through the month. Expect something less polished, more independent, and very much rooted in the city’s current creative scene.
When: June 19-July 18, 2026
Where: The Garage, Heath, B/F, Chungking Mansions, 36-44 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: Free admission. Visit the official Instagram for more details.
FIFA World Cup — Until July 19
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States, with 48 teams competing in the expanded tournament. It is the first men’s World Cup to be staged across three countries, and the competition will run from 11 June to 19 July. In Hong Kong, fans can watch all 104 matches live on Now TV in 4K, while selected free-to-air matches will be shown on ViuTV. For a more social atmosphere, sports bars and pubs across Hong Kong will also screen major games.
When: June 11–July 19, 2026
Where: Hong Kong fans can watch the matches live on Now TV or ViuTV, or visit sports bars and pubs across the city for major games.
Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West — Until July 29
The exhibition Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West opens on 24 April at the Hong Kong Museum of Art and continues until 29 July. The free exhibition features 106 paintings and artefacts from the Palace Museum in Beijing, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Palace of Versailles, and the Hong Kong Museum of Art, including two masterpieces by Claude Monet – Water Lilies (1906) and Water Lily Pond (1900).
The display examines garden culture in both Chinese and Western traditions, including grand imperial gardens of Emperor Qianlong and King Louis XIV, as well as artistic representations by masters such as Zhang Daqian and Wen Zhengming.
When: April 24-July 29, 2026
Where: Hong Kong Museum of Arts, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: Free admission. Visit the website for details and ticketing
James Turrell: Lifting the Veil — Until August 1
American artist James Turrell, renowned for his groundbreaking work with light and perception, brings ‘Lifting the Veil’ exhibition to Gagosian Hong Kong art gallery.
Expect a mesmerising experience featuring glowing Glassworks, floating holograms, prints, and models of his iconic Skyspaces and Roden Crater. Step into chambers of slowly shifting colours and discover how light transforms space, heightens the senses, and invites deep contemplation.
When: May 28-August 1, 2026
Where: 7/F Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central
Tickets: Free admission. Visit the website for details and 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.
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
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.
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
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
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