Hong Kong is blessed with a constant stream of exciting events throughout the year. From traditional holidays like Chinese New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival to annual events that showcase the best in art and culture – not to mention all the huge international stars arriving on our shores for concerts and music fests – mark your calendars with this, our pick of the hottest events and happenings in 2024.
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Catch Hong Kong’s biggest anime, manga, and video game convention from July 26 to 30. From limited-edition merchandise and the hottest video games to panel talks, cosplay competitions, and dance performances, Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong brings a wave of fans together under one roof. Be sure to snap pics with cosplayers and their creative outfits!
In Chinese culture, the moon symbolises unity and love. Mid-Autumn Festival – which falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month when the moon is at its fullest – embodies just that. Before the big day is even close, you’ll be bombarded with millions of mooncake ads everywhere. Come the day itself, all kinds of festivities commence around town, most notably the Victoria Park Lantern Display and the extravagant Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance. In 2024, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 17, with the public holiday landing on the day following.
Pink Dot is all about welcoming people of all gender identities and orientations. In 2024, the LGBTQIA+ event is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a huge carnival featuring forums, music performances, and over 50 market booths at West Kowloon Cultural District's Art Park on September 22.
This booziest event needs no further introduction. In Hong Kong, numerous venues around the city celebrate Oktoberfest with an array of quality beers, German food, as well as traditional games and activities – so mark your calendars for October.
Featuring numerous tattoo artists from Hong Kong and around the world under one roof, the Hong Kong China International Tattoo Convention is a three-day event where artists and enthusiasts converge, pick each other's brains, and get inked up! The 2024 edition of tattoo con will be taking place from October 4 to 6 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Every year, the New World Harbour Race takes swimmers across Victoria Harbour from the Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier in Wan Chai to the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui. Even if you're not quite Siobhan Haughey, the race is a fun spectacle as swimmers bob up and down to make their way across the harbour. No dates have been announced yet for the 2024 race, but it's never too early to start training!
The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is one of the city's biggest foodie events that usually happens towards the end of October every year. Located at the Central Harbourfront, the four-day event sees the best of Hong Kong's culinary and bar scene offering everything from Chinese wines to local snacks to international dishes at various booths. A must-not-miss for foodies in town.
Ocean Park's Halloween Fest is an unmissable event – for those who dare, that is. The park takes on a different theme every year; guaranteed to send chills down your spine with all kinds of immersive games, haunted houses, and terrifying characters roaming around every corner of the park. If you're all about getting some spooky action for Halloween, this is the place to be.
Bringing Hongkongers and visitors a touch of Christmas magic every year, Hong Kong WinterFest sees the West Kowloon Cultural District transform with dazzling lights and its iconic 20-metre-tall Christmas tree. There are usually other activities such as workshops, live music performances, fireworks, and a Christmas Market happening throughout the holiday period to add to the festive vibes.
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