Hong Kong has a regular line-up of fireworks shows for major celebrations including National Day, New Year’s Eve, and Chinese New Year. Our guide is regularly updated with the latest information about the free fireworks shows organised in Hong Kong in 2026.
It contains all the details you need: when they are, what has been confirmed, and the best places to watch them.
When is the next fireworks show in Hong Kong?
The next confirmed fireworks show in Hong Kong is the National Day Fireworks Display on October 1, 2026. The show will begin at 8pm over Victoria Harbour and last 23 minutes, with 31,888 firework shells launched across 8 themed segments under the theme “Eternal Radiance Fireworks In Bloom, Illuminating Our Country”.
The following major fireworks event currently scheduled is the Hong Kong New Year Countdown on December 31, 2026, when Victoria Harbour is expected to welcome the new year with a fireworks musical and pyrotechnics at midnight. More details will be added once the full programme is released.
Where to watch the fireworks displays?
When held on Victoria Harbour, some of the best free spots in Hong Kong to watch the fireworks show include Tsim Sha Tsui, Mid-Levels, Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, the East Coast Park Precinct in Fortress Hill, and Hung Hom Bypass.
| SHOW | TIME & DATE | VENUE |
| National Day Fireworks Display 2026 | October 1, 2026, 8pm | Victoria Harbour |
| Hong Kong New Year Countdown 2026 | December 31, 2026, midnight | Victoria Harbour |
Image credits: Hong Kong Tourism Board