Guo Pei, China’s first couture artist, seamlessly blends Chinese cultural heritage with international influences and artistic expression. For nearly 30 years, Guo’s breathtaking runway collections have captivated both fashion and art enthusiasts. In the first major exhibition of Guo’s work in East Asia, M+ will present more than forty stunning haute couture pieces, including key collections and early designs. The exhibition is organised into five main themes, highlighting Guo’s boundless imagination and creativity, and demonstrating the influence of her work across media, eras, and cultures. It showcases Guo Pei's unique artistic style, which draws inspiration from imperial Chinese dress etiquette, European royal fashion, architecture, and the botanical world. Her remarkable creations reflect her innovative approach to tradition and craftsmanship, revealing the transcendent power of fashion and art.

Courtesy of M+, Hong Kong
Photo 1–2 | Photo: Dan Leung
Photo 3 | Photo: Lok Cheng

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, the Hong Kong Palace Museum proudly presents a new special exhibition, ‘The Origins of Chinese Civilisation’. This exhibition features artefacts from the ‘Project to Trace the Origins of Chinese Civilisation’ along with significant archaeological discoveries marking the centennial of modern Chinese archaeology. Showcasing nearly 110 rare and recent finds, including 16 grade-one national treasures, most of these artefacts are being displayed in Hong Kong for the very first time. This is one of the most comprehensive exhibitions dedicated to exploring the origins and achievements of Chinese civilisation in recent years.

Photo | Dragon, Jade, Hongshan culture (6,500–5,000 BP); © The Palace Museum

In honour of the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, the exhibition series ‘Glorious Voyage: Splendid Achievements of the People’s Republic of China in Its 75 Years’ features three themes: ‘Scientific Breakthroughs’, ‘Era of Intelligence’, and ‘Leapfrog Development’. These exhibitions illustrate key developments and achievements in social culture, infrastructure, and technology, highlighting the remarkable progress made by China over the past 75 years.

Presented by
Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Photo courtesy of Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Heritage Fiesta 2024 (from 1 October to 30 November), offers a unique opportunity to explore 11 declared monuments and graded historic buildings that showcase Hong Kong’s rich cultural heritage. Blending Chinese and Western architectural styles, these sites highlight the city’s role as an East-meets-West cultural hub. Free guided tours will be available throughout the event period, and a roving exhibition will continue until 27 January 2025.

Hong Kong will host the fourth Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival for the first time. Showcasing over 100 fascinating programmes, the festival will be staged in the ‘9+2’ cities within the Greater Bay Area (GBA). With the theme ‘Integration in Diversity – Power and Possibilities’, it will feature performances, museum exhibitions, film screenings and more, highlighting the region's dynamic culture and fostering creative exchange between artists from Hong Kong and the other GBA cities.

* Sound River, Meeting In-between Time and The Butterfly Lovers are part of the 'Expo Programmes' in the inaugural edition of the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo

Co-presented by:
Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
People’s Government of Guangdong Province
Macao Special Administrative Region Government

With Yim Tin Tsai as the centre, the Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival has expanded to include Sharp Island, Kau Sai Chau, and High Island. Themed ‘Joy Again, Isle’, the festival blends the rich history, local culture, heritage, and natural environment of Sai Kung Hoi with art, transforming the islands into places of connection and healing through the arts.

In its third year, themed ‘Joy Again, Gather’, the festival continues in Yim Tin Tsai, Sharp Island, Kau Sai Chau, and High Island, exploring different forms of ‘gathering’. Artworks composed of dots, lines, and planes come together, transforming Sai Kung Hoi’s waters into vessels of assembly and creating a unique art-driven reunion. Free guided tours and public programmes on various themes will also be available during the festival.

The Hong Kong Open is the city’s oldest professional sporting event and a highlight of Asian golf. Known for its illustrious past winners, including major champions, the tournament is a must-attend event in Hong Kong. Beyond the world-class golfing action, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities, offering interactive games, great food and drinks, ensuring fun for everyone.

Clockenflap is Asia’s premier outdoor music and arts festival and a major highlight of Hong Kong’s annual cultural calendar. Celebrating and nurturing creativity, the festival offers an unrivalled blend of local and international talent, with a mission to inspire through music and the arts. Featuring a dazzling array of activities and attractions, Clockenflap is a world-class festival that encourages people to come together with openness and imagination.

The World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships will be held in Hong Kong for the first time this November. Over 80 countries and approximately 1,200 top athletes are expected to compete in this prestigious championship.

Featuring over 60 of the world’s top professional players in both men’s and women’s categories, the ‘Hong Kong Squash Open 2024’ promises a week of thrilling matches. This highly anticipated event is set to be one of the year’s most exciting sporting highlights in the city.

For those seeking an urban adventure, Pokémon GO City Safari is coming to Hong Kong on 7 and 8 December. Over two days, players can explore vibrant city landmarks and hidden gems while catching a variety of Pokémon, including event-exclusive species. The Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui will also feature Pokémon-themed photo spots and souvenir booths that give out Pikachu and Eevee sun visors, making it a perfect outdoor activity for families and friends to enjoy during this cooler month.

‘The Hong Kong Streetathon 2024’ features a round-harbour full marathon in the heart of the city, a cross-harbour half marathon, and a 10 km route through the Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel. Participants can enjoy special local foods at refreshment points along the route. Come and join this fun-filled Hong Kong Streetathon!

Hong Kong's much-loved winter tradition, the Hong Kong Winter Carnival, returns to the Central Harbourfront. The Carnival has embedded its brand in the hearts, minds and memories of many generations, who recall it as "the best day of the year". In this milestone 10th year, the Carnival promises to once again put a smile on the faces of over a million guests. Enjoy all the fun andyou’ve come to know and love, with all-new rides, games, toys, photo opportunities and live entertainment created especially for this occasion.

This December, legendary stars from Real Madrid and Barcelona will visit Hong Kong for a friendly match at the Hong Kong Stadium. Don’t miss this unmissable football event!

This event will feature top male international tennis stars from around the globe in eight days of competition. With defending champion, Andrey Rublev set to return and defend his title.