The biggest Hong Kong events to look forward to in 2025

Date: January 23-29, 2025

Heading to the flower markets is a must for Hongkongers. Aside from picking up some auspicious blooms to help them welcome a prosperous year ahead, folks also visit to get their hands on various dry goods like local handicrafts, traditional treats, toys and gadgets, festive decorations, and more. These flower markets are held across the city a week before Chinese New Year, with the biggest one being at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay. A tip for those visiting for the first time – head there on the last day before the markets close to snap up some killer discounts.

Date: January 29, 2025

The Chinese New Year Night Parade is a roaring street party to celebrate the festival with spectacular floats, dazzling lights, and street performers. You can get tickets to watch at the spectator stands where you'll get a clearer view of the parade, but you can also watch for free along the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui – usually along Canton, Haiphong, and Nathan Road – if you get there early to nab a decent spot.

Date: February 9, 2025

The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon is Hong Kong's largest annual marathon, with thousands of racers participating each year including runners from overseas. Those eager to join the race should keep an eye out for the public ballot registration which usually opens around summertime.

Date: Now to February 16, 2025

Who can say no to some carnival fun? The annual AIA Carnival is where you can revel in all kinds of fun. We're talking gravity-defying rides, carnival games with plush toys up for grabs, world-famous circus acts, food and drink from the city's finest eateries, and more. It's one of Hong Kong's most iconic events on the calendar. 

Date: March 8-9, 2025

Electronic dance music festival Creamfields is a regular in Hong Kong. Bringing thumping beats to the Central Harbourfront, this music fest will have you raving, dancing, jumping, singing (or screaming) along to your favourite tunes by some of the world’s biggest DJs. This year's lineup includes multi-platinum, Grammy-winning artist Zedd, members of Swedish House Mafia Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso, the mysterious golden-masked Claptone, live instrumentalist Timmy Trumpet, dance-electro producer R3hab, West Coast duo Armnhmr, and many more.

Date: March 14-23, 2025

Organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to promote horticulture in the city, the Hong Kong Flower Show sees floral lovers from all over town gather at Victoria Park to admire all kinds of elaborate flower displays. This year's event is themed 'Ablaze with Glory', with the Cosmos flower as the theme flower. Aside from admiring flowers, visitors can take part in other activities like music and cultural performances, floral art demonstrations, a photo contest, workshops, and more.

Date: March 15 to July 13, 2025

the largest repository of Picasso’s work spanning from the late 1890s to the early 1970s, and is the first time that pieces from the Musée National Picasso-Paris are being shown together with works from an Asian museum collection.

Date: March 21-23, 2025

The global streetwear and pop culture festival ComplexCon has confirmed its return to Hong Kong in 2025, bringing together Asian pop culture, global culture, and musicians and creators from around the world. Expect cult fashion brands. art toys, event-exclusive drops, food and drink, music performances, and more.

Date: March 22-30, 2025

HKwalls is the city's biggest street art festival, featuring an exciting lineup of local and international artists giving the streets of Hong Kong a colourful makeover with various artworks and murals. You can usually catch the artists at work before or during the festival period, and the finished works make fantastic photo ops. There are usually a bunch of activities that go along with the festival like workshops and exhibitions, so keep an eye out!

Date: March 28-30, 2025

Come Arts Month in Hong Kong, the city's social calendar gets filled with a ton of activities for culture vultures. One of the biggest fairs to take place is Art Basel Hong Kong, a vibrant celebration of contemporary art. The event brings together amazing galleries and artists from all over the world, making it a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts and collectors to discover works by emerging talents and established names. 

Date: March 26-30, 2025

Another cornerstone event during Hong Kong Arts Month, Art Central takes place by the Central Harbourfront, bringing an extensive roster of local and international galleries showcasing paintings, sculptures, mixed media work, large-scale installations, and more.

Date: March 28-30, 2025

First began in 1976, the Hong Kong Sevens is one of the city's biggest sporting events. Expect three days of fierce rugby action and entertainment as teams from around the world battle it out on the fields. The 2025 event will be extra special as it will be held at the new Kai Tak Sports Park.

Date: May 2025

The Cheung Chau Bun Festival originally started as a celebration of the end of a plague in Cheng Chau. Nowadays, it has transformed into one of Hong Kong's most famous festivals and an important celebration of the city's cultural heritage. Usually landing in May, the festival invites the public to enjoy a variety of fun activities, with the most famous of all being the iconic Bun Scrambling Competition, where participants must climb giant bamboo towers covered with buns while trying to grab as many buns as possible. It's a unique cultural experience not to be missed.

Date: May 22-25, 2025

Although the Affordable Art Fair (AAF) takes place on a smaller scale compared to Art Basel or Art Central, AAF is highly popular among art lovers in town as the artworks on show usually range from $1,000 to $100,000, making it ideal for those on a budget or newbies to start their art collection without breaking the bank.

Date: May 31, 2025

Just like the name implies, the Dragon Boat Festival sees dragon boat races taking place all over Hong Kong. The origins of the festival began with the suicide of beloved Chinese scholar Qu Yuan, who ended his life by drowning himself in a river. Upon learning of Qu's death, villagers raced out in boats with paddles and beating drums and threw rice dumplings into the water in an attempt to keep fish and evil spirits away from his body – hence, eating steamed sticky rice dumplings (aka 'Zongzi') and dragon boat racing became important customs every year. 

Date: TBC

The Hong Kong Book Fair is the city's biggest literature event usually taking place in the summer at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Visitors will be able to browse through a huge variety of books, from the latest popular fiction to biographies to children's books and more. Aside from picking up a few paperbacks to catch up on your summer reading, the event also offers a string of cultural activities for visitors of all ages to take part in.

Date: July 25-29, 2025

Catch Hong Kong’s biggest anime, manga, and video game convention – Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong. 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!

Date: August 14-18, 2025

The Hong Kong Food Expo is definitely one for the foodies. People line up well ahead of time every year for a chance to get their hands on international cuisines, local delicacies, and delicious snacks at bargain prices, especially the $1 abalone! What's more, the Home Delights Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Hong Kong International Tea Fair all usually occur at the same time, so there’ll be something for everyone.

Date: October 6, 2025

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 iconic Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, a fiery spectacle and an unmissable Mid-Autumn Fest tradition.

This boozy 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.

Date:  TBC

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 but it's never too early to start training!

Date: October 2025

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 event sees the best of Hong Kong's culinary and bar scene gather to offer everything from Chinese wines to local snacks to international dishes at various booths. A must-not-miss for foodies in town.

Date: October 2025

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.

Date: December 5-7, 2025

Clockenflap is undoubtedly Hong Kong's most iconic outdoor music festival. Expect a stellar lineup full of local and international music acts across multiple stages, food and drinks to fuel you through the night, and an array of art programmes. 

Date: December 2025

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. To add to the festive vibes, there are usually other activities such as workshops, live music performances, fireworks, and a Christmas Market happening throughout the holiday period.