The best things to do in Hong Kong today

Jesus Christ Superstar is making its long-awaited Hong Kong debut this summer! The iconic rock musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber retells the biblical story of Jesus Christ’s final days through the eyes of Judas Iscariot, unfolding entirely through song with well-known numbers like Superstar, I Don’t Know How to Love Him, and Gethsemane. Staged at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre’s Grand Theatre from July 8 to August 1, 2026, the show will be performed in English with Chinese subtitles. Tickets range from $588 to $1,088, with concessions available. Priority booking runs from March 25 to 26, followed by general sales from March 27. Sign up for the priority list now at jcs-hk.gmg-productions.com to get 10 percent off.

Landing in Wan Chai for a two-month run from July 1 to August 31, Marrow is a sleek, meat-led pop-up restaurant offering an unconventional take on open-fire cooking. Curated by chef Chris Ma, the concept moves away from traditional steakhouses to highlight lesser-known cuts with distinct local and regional flavours. Alongside a selection of fire-cooked mains, diners can enjoy a playful menu of creative starters, seafood options, and nostalgic desserts. The restaurant is open daily for dinner only, and with a short summer residency, booking ahead is highly recommended.

Black Sheep Restaurants’ signature dining festival is returning this summer, offering 10 days of curated menus, exclusive collaborations, and exceptional value across its fleet of restaurants. Running from July 10 to 19, this edition features an exciting array of highlights, including the Hong Kong debut of Los Angeles eatery Tacos 1986, a Michelin-starred anniversary counter experience at Belon, new signature burger-and-drink pairings, and a lineup of decadent weekend brunches. Public bookings open on a first-come, first-served basis on July 3 via the Black Series website, with special rewards and off-menu perks available for repeat diners and premium American Express cardholders.

Get ready for a culinary trip across the continent at Flavours of Europe, a limited-time food fair taking over Market Place locations across the city. Running from June 26 until July 30, the event brings together a premium selection of regional delicacies, coastal seafood, European wines, and more. Selected flagship stores will also feature themed zones and various events, including professional prosciutto carving and tasting sessions. Perfect for stocking up the summer pantry.

In a landmark collaboration between the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) and the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) of Egypt, 250 treasures and relics from the land of the Pharaohs will be on display in Hong Kong for nine and a half months. Named ‘Ancient Egypt Unveiled’, this exhibition is the largest, most comprehensive, and longest-running display of ancient Egyptian artefacts Hong Kong has ever seen, displaying archaeological finds loaned straight from Egypt, many of which are being shown outside of their home country for the very first time. Some of our favourite highlights include a set of canopic jars used to store internal organs in the mummification and burial process; statues of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut and Rameses II; painted coffins of wood and stone; a Book of the Dead papyrus scroll; and even an ancient Egyptian toilet seat. Swing by the gift shop to find a wide range of Egypt-related merch, including an adorable series of blind box plushies created by HKPM which depict pharaohs, canopic jars, mummies, and more.

Running from June 27, 2026, to January 10, 2027, at M+, this highly anticipated interactive exhibition brings the viral Japanese showcase to Hong Kong with a unique local twist. Adapted from the hugely popular ‘Design Ah! neo’ exhibition, the family-friendly event features 21 playful stations themed around 10 ordinary daily actions like eating, walking, and sitting. From giant installations and interactive challenges to an immersive rhythm game, this creative exhibition shines a completely new light on the seemingly mundane routines and objects we often overlook. It's well worth a visit, so pencil it into your calendar!

Cool down this summer at Water World Ocean Park’s 80s-themed summer festival! From July 4 to August 31, the park will host a series of late-night Cantopop pool parties featuring a lineup of international DJs. Beyond the music, visitors can explore neon-lit photo spots, play interactive games like giant Jenga and Connect Four, join Aqua SUP yoga sessions, or make some new friends at a weekly matchmaking event. Head to the Water World Ocean Park website to check ticket options and book your spot for the season.

This spring, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum is hosting a two-part exhibition that combines interactive multimedia with a collection of rare historical treasures. The first section, Meet Mona Lisa, uses an immersive multimedia installation to follow the five-hundred-year journey of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, featuring a personal narration from the lady herself. The second half, Portraying the Renaissance, showcases over 100 precious works from leading European institutions, including four of da Vinci’s original manuscripts on the human body and faces exhibited in Hong Kong for the first time. The exhibition runs from May 1 to July 27, 2026, and is completely free to enter from 10am to 6pm on weekdays (except Tuesdays) and until 7pm on weekends and public holidays.

Japan's hugely popular Flower Miffy boutique has officially made its grand Hong Kong debut, hopping into Causeway Bay for a limited summer run. Fusing minimalist floral designs with the adorable Dutch rabbit, the pop-up features a Flower Buffet where customers can create their very own plush flower bouquet and get their hands on a huge selection of themed merch, homeware, gardening accessories, and more. Big spenders looking to expand their Miffy collections can also walk away with limited-edition instant photo-style plastic collectable cards with any purchase of $300 or more.

Step into a world where imperial grandeur meets Impressionist beauty at ‘Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West, a massive new showcase at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Bringing together more than 100 sets of rare artefacts and paintings from the Palace Museum in Beijing, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Palace of Versailles, the exhibition explores how nature has been shaped and celebrated by kings, scholars, and artists alike. The real highlight is the arrival of Claude Monet’s iconic Water Lilies (1906) and Water Lily Pond (1900), which are on loan from Chicago for a limited time. Alongside works by masters like Zhang Daqian and Wen Zhengming, visitors can wander through an immersive display and interact with virtual wine cups in a digital recreation of the famous Orchid Pavilion Gathering. Running until July 29 at HKMoA’s Special Gallery, the exhibition is completely free to enter – so there’s really no excuse not to visit.