Let us inspire you with our pick of what’s on 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.
Music & Concerts
Sammi Cheng Concert 2023｜You & Mi Sammi Cheng World Tour
The newly released Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards and music queen Sammi Cheng will hold her 11th solo Coliseum concert in July. As she is such a beloved icon in Hong Kong’s entertainment industry, a lot of fans will definitely come to the concert to cheer for her!
When: 4-16, 18-19, 21-23 July 2023
Where: Hong Kong Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom
Tickets: From HK$380. Stay Tuned for more details.
Drama
Big Divorce Day｜Lam1Hey x Kristal Tin｜Show 2023
It’s Tian Ruini’s stage comedy debut and also a very special and innovative stage form of one couple, two stage plays. The wife and husband will perform their own stage monologue to tell their marriage story respectively. Audiences are welcome to buy the set tickets to watch the both sides’ wonderful performance!
When: 12-14, 16-21, 23-25 May, 2023 (Wife); 26-28, 30-31 May, 1-3 June, 2023 (Husband) Where: Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Opera House
Tickets: From HK$380. Buy tickets on HK Ticketing.
African Lion @ Chungking Mansions Musical
This Cantonese musical combing literature and drama is adapted from the work of a Hong Kong reasoning writer Mr. Tam Jian. It tells stories of the ex-Vietnamese agent who fled to Hong Kong lives with his younger sister in the Chungking Mansions where dragons and snakes are mixed.
When: 16-18 June 2023
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Center Theater, 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: From HK$150. Buy tickets on URBTIX.
The Three Sisters｜Anton Chekhov
It’s adopted from Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece describing a story of three sisters who live in a remote small town trying to go back to their original city life in Moscow, but their dreams finally were shattered as time went by. The director, Bonni Chan was nominated for the Best Director in IATC ( HK ) Critics Awards and The Hong Kong Theatre Libre Award for this art work.
When: 9-11 June 2023
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Center Theater, 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: HK$380. Buy tickets on art-mate.
Art & Exhibitions
Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of legendary superstar Leslie Cheung’s passing away, the exhibition will take visitors on a journey to look back on his irreplaceable achievements and influence on Hong Kong popular culture through a fine selection of his private collection and representative photos. This is also the pre-festival program of “Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2023”.
When: 29 March to 9 October 2023, closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays)
Where:2/F, Open Space, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, No. 1 Wenlin Rd, Shatin
Tickets: Free admission
Joan Miró — The Poetry of Everyday Life
The exhibition “Joan Miró – The Poetry of Everyday Life” showcases 94 artworks by the famous Spanish artist, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, textiles, lithographs, and posters. Miró’s ability to perceive the poetic qualities in ordinary objects is highlighted through his work. The exhibition also features installations by local artists GayBird and Leelee Chan and Miró-inspired illustrations by Zoie Lam. The Museum’s collection is also displayed alongside Miró’s work, creating a dialogue between Eastern and Western art.
When: 3 March to 28 June 2023
Where: Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: HK$30. Buy tickets on URBTIX.
Cartier and Women | Groundbreaking New Exhibition
This exhibition tells stories of the close relationship and deep connections between women and jewelry, highlights the unique influence of women’s changing lifestyle and especially Chinese art, along with art from other parts of world in Cartier’s history and global fashion. 300 stunning precious treasures created by Cartier will be displayed this time introudced by four thematic sections.
When: 14 April – 14 August 2023 (closed on Tuesdays, except public holidays)
Where: Hong Kong Palace Museum, 8 Museum Drive West Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsu
Tickets: HK$120 (Standard), HK$60 (Concession). Buy tickets on Klook.
Hong Kong Illustration and Creative Show 5
Starting from 2019, this is the largest illustration and creative design festival in Hong Kong! It provides different platforms to support more exhibition opportunities for brands engaged in illustration, cultural creativity, design and other fields. Visitors will have chance to see more than 400 Illustration creators and explore the immersive art experience including Live Drawing / Art Gallery / AR Visual Art etc.
When: 25 – 26 June 2023
Where: KITEC Rotunda 2 & Rotunda 3, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
Tickets: From HK$20 (Concession). Buy tickets on Klook.
DIY Workshops
Textile Design Experience
‘A Studio’ in PMQ combines textile techniques like wool felting and cyanotype printing, where “mistakes” really just mark uniqueness with minimalistic fashion. They offer various workshops, such as botanical printing on a scarf, cyanotype printing on T-shirts, postcards, and tote bags, and wool felting to make bags. Make your own one-of-a-kind accessory and explore the fun in “failing”!
When: Until 25 August 2023
Where: S204, 2/F, Block A, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen St, Central
Tickets: HK$280 to HK$1,680. Buy tickets on Klook.
Hong Kong Tufting Workshop
Tufting is an ancient garment-making technique where a thread is weaved through a base to create warm clothes. Theflooriscold Studio is hosting tufting workshops where you can make graphic designs in a size of your choice (35x35cm, 50x50cm, 80x80cm) using this technique. Customise your size, shape, colours, and designs with personalised guidance along the way to make a handmade keepsake.
When: Until 25 August 2023
Where: 24/F, Gold King Industrial Building, 35-41 Tai Lin Pai Rd, Kwai Hing
Tickets: HK$439 to 893. Buy tickets on Klook.
Mosaic Art Studio – Turkish Ebru Painting Workshop
Visitors will have a chance to learn about the culture and history of Turkish Ebru painting. You can try different painting methods, colour combinations and designs on paper first, then choose your favourite one to paint on the hand-stitched silk scarf for the final art-piece as a best gift for yourself, your family or friends.
When: Until 30 September 2023 (weekends only)
Where: Room 705, World Interest Building, 8 Tsun Yip Lane, Kwun Tong
Tickets: HK$ 590. Buy tickets on Klook.
Expos, Festivals, Conferences
Hong Kong Bar Culture Festival 2023
As one of the “Happy Hong Kong” supporting events, it will take you to experience the fantastic bar culture in HK. There will feature over 40 booths and 5 zones including beverage zone served by a variety of Hong Kong Bars, food zone like wine pairing snacks, games zone, entertainment zone including singing and dance performance, DJ playing discs as well as social zone where participants can enjoy the drinks and chill atomosphere with friends and family.
When: 9 – 11 June 2023
Where: The Urban Council Centenary Garden, East Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: HK$ 120. Buy tickets on Klook.
Hong Kong Camping Festival 2023
As one of the supporting event of Summerfest, continuing the splendor of the previous year, this grand event will invite a variety of camping and outdoor brands to participate. Visitors can check different car camping, catering and other camping equipments as well as enjoy the music performances, workshops and food, showcasing Hong Kong’s unique camping culture.
When: 10 – 11 June 2023
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Rd, Central
Tickets: Free admission.
Hong Kong Ukulele Festival 2023
Whether you are an adult or a child who knows how to play musical instruments or not, you are warmly welcome to participate! There will be wonderful music performances on or off stage during the event as well as many fun game booths, music and handicraft workshops waiting for you. Visitors will enjoy the joy and vitality brought by music and Hawaiian atmosphere.
When: 16 June 2023
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Rd, Central
Tickets: Free admission.
ACGHK 2023
From 2008, “Hong Kong Comics Festival” and “Hong Kong Animation and Video Game Festival” formally combined together officially as ACGHK, namely “Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong”. Here ACG fans will find all kinds of comic books, video games, animation characters, cosplays, ACG related products and so on. Stay tuned for the coming details!
When: 28 July – 1 August 2023
Where: Theater 1, HKCEC, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai
Tickets: TBC
Shopping & Markets
Happy Hong Kong Gourmet Marketplace
Three Happy Hong Kong Gourmet Markets will be held respectively in April, May and June in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territory. They have three different food themes including global food, Asian and Chinese food and wine tasting. There are also cooking performances and children’s games on site in order to bring a pleasant food experience to the public.
When: 29 – 30 April, 6-7 May, 3-4 June 2023
Where: HKCEC, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai (April); Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin (May); VESSEL Kwun Tong Promenade, 90 Hoi Bun Rd, Kwun Tong (June)
Tickets: Free admission
French Bubble Market
Want to experience a French holiday with art music, food and sparkling wine? The Cyberport shopping mall will be transformed into a French-style street. You can enjoy the “French style” picnic to experience the elegant and slow life aesthetics! Visitors can also go to the market to redeem two free glasses of sparkling wine with the shopping receipt of the day!
When: 17-18 June 2023
Where: The Arcade at Cyberport, 100 Cyberport Rd, Telegraph Bay
Tickets: Free admission
SPY x FAMILY Anime & Gourmet Bazaar
This pop-up store gathers a collection of more than 300 popular and classic anime peripherals including SPY x FAMILY, Kimetsu no Yaiba, One Piece directly delivered from Japan as well as many sections for fans to check in and take good photos with. There will also be an international food and health care supplements section waiting for you!
When: 1 June – 2 July 2023
Where: YOHO MALL II, 8 Long Yat Rd, Yuen Long
Tickets: Free admission
Sports & Movement
Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong 2023
Returning after four years, the long-awaited FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong is back! Team China and seven world-class teams, including Italy, Turkey, Netherlands, Dominican Republic, Bulgaria, Poland and Canada, will compete, and the Hong Kong public will enjoy the vibe of this great sports event. Don’t miss out and mark your calendar now!
When: 13-18 June 2023
Where: Hong Kong Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom
Tickets: TBA
Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races 2023
After four years, The Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races finally come back! Thousands of dragon boat athletes all over the world will gather and participate in this exciting and fierce standard boat race! Please come to watch the game and cheer for the team you support!
When: 24-25 Jun 2023
Where: Off Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade
Tickets: Free admision
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