January Events Round Up
We’re spoilt for choice in Hong Kong this month, we’ve found an eclectic mix of events to kick start your 2016. Make a resolution to enjoy everything HK has to offer this year!
AIA Great European Carnival
Family fun at this European style carnival with rides, games, and street artists galore, in Central until 21 February.
When: now until 21 February
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space
Tickets: $90 per child, $125 per adult at the gate,Click Here for More info
Milton Jones and the Temple of Daft
Yes him with the loud shirts and messed up hair from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and multiple series on BBC Radio 4.
When: 8-10 January
Where: Udderbelly, Central Harbourfront
Tickets: $595 Ticketflap
Discovery Bay Sunday Market
Shop for hand made arts and crafts and gourmet food and drink in a relaxed atmosphere.
When: 10 January
Where: Discovery Bay Main Plaza
Tickets: Free, Click Here for More Info
Kidsfest 2016
The popular Kidsfest returns to Hong Kong, bringing well loved children’s books to life on stage. There are 9 shows to choose from – which one does your kid love?
When: 13 January to 14 February
Where: Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts and Underbelly (Central Harbourfront)
Tickets: 31 288 288 or HKTicketing
Close Up
Four extraordinary circus artist bring you acrobatic mastery at its most extreme as part of the Uderbelly festival.
When: 19 – 31 January
Where: Uderbelly, Central Harbour Front
Tickets: HKTicketing
Danny Bhoy
Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy has established himself as one of the biggest selling comedians in Canada, Australia and New Zealand as well as his home country of Scotland and will be at the Udderbelly festival this month. This one is a must-see.
When: 20-21 January
Where: Udderbelly, Central Harbourfront
Tickets: $435 Ticketflap
Punchline Comedy
Shake off the post-holiday blues with some standup comedy.
When: 21 January, 9pm
Where: Tamarind, Sun Hung Kai Centre, Wan Chai
Tickets: $350 Ticketflap
Russell Howard
The UK’s biggest and hottest comedy star! After starring in 8 seasons of his Hit #1 rated TV show, Russell Howard has sold out every arena in England and in 2011 became the youngest comic ever to sell-out London’s largest arena. Don’t miss this chance to see England’s biggest comic when he comes to the Udderbelly on his first visit to Hong Kong.
When: 21-23 January
Where: Udderbelly, Central Harbourfront
Tickets: $595 Ticketflap
The HK Jazz Family Fest 2016
Enjoy amazing live music in an intimate setting, with great food and wine. And it’s all in a good cause too.
When: 22 & 23 January
Where: Grappa’s Cellar, Jardine House, Central
Tickets: $400 – $620 Ticketflap
Diana Krall
Catch 5 time Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall as she visits Hong Kong.
When: 24 January, 8pm
Where: Asia World-Expo
Tickets: HKTicketing
Yoga Dinner Club
The White Loft Presents it’s third Yoga Dinner Club! Guests will enjoy a dynamic yoga flow class by world-renowned yoga teacher Yogi Bangora, refuel with a delicious healthy meal by 3/3rds and enjoy a Class Cruiser 10 session voucher pack and goodie bag
When: 29 January
Where: The White Loft, Wong Chuk Hang
Tickets: $400, here
Ballet Classics for Children: The Sleeping Beauty
Budding ballerinas will adore this special one-hour special children’s production of The Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. There will be 3 performances with English narration.
When 30-31 January
Where: Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Tickets: $180 – $280, Urbtix
Picnic in the Park
Get that summer festival vibe in January at Picnic in the Park in Discovery Bay, a fantastic free music festival for the whole family.
When: 30 January
Where: Siena Park, Discovery Bay
More info: Free, Click Here for More Info
