Hong Kong will celebrate Labour Day, Tin Hau Festival, Tam Kung Festival and Cheung Chau Bun Festival in one go with a special drone show over Victoria Harbour on 1 May. The event, which will take place at the Wan Chai Temporary Promenade, will bring the city’s cultural stories to life with lights, music and festive scenes, creating a colourful atmosphere along the waterfront.
Visitors can expect a twelve-minute performance featuring hundreds of drones creating shapes and patterns linked to the traditional Chinese festivals celebrated in Hong Kong. Last year’s displays included famous scenes like the towering bun structures of Cheung Chau, and this year promises even more unique effects and melodies.
On top of the drone show organised over Victoria Harbour, another drone show will take place on 1 May at Gold Coast Piazza in Tuen Mun. Part of the Gold Coast Hydrangea Festival, this event will feature a 1,288-drone performance set against a backdrop of flower-themed celebrations. Visitors can enjoy immersive installations and a lively pop-up market, with many stalls supporting local creators and charities during the five-day festival.
Drone shows have become a key attraction for Hong Kong last years as several were organised to promote tourism and mark special occasions, including a popular Doraemon-themed show.
However, in March, the Hong Kong Tourism Board announced that from 2025, regular pyrotechnic and drone displays would be scaled back. Instead, the focus will shift towards rejuvenating harbourfront spaces and hosting more large-scale events across the city.
Event details for Victoria Harbour drone show on May 1:
| Date | 1 May 2025 |
| Time | 8pm for 12 minutes |
| Venue | Wan Chai Temporary Promenade (Google Map) |
Header Image Credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board
