Tam Kung Festival @ Eastern District 2025

The oldest and the most celebrated Tam Kung Temple, located in Shau Kei Wan, hosts one of the signature events of the Eastern District: the Tam Kung Festival, celebrated every year on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month. This year, the festival consists of diverse activities including a variety show, Cantonese opera, a parade with lion and dragon dances, and an international lion dance competition. Additionally, two special activities have been added this year: guided tours and paper crafting workshops, promoting traditional Chinese culture among the public.

Event details

Date

Welcome Tam Kung: 29 April 2025;
Guided Tour: 29 April – 4 May 2025;
Paper Crafting Workshop: 29 April – 1 May 2025;
Variety Show: 30 April 2025;
Cantonese Opera Performance: 1–3 May 2025;
International Lion Dance Competition: 4 May 2025;
Tam Kung Festival Parade: 5 May 2025;
Send Off Tam Kung: 7 May 2025

Time

Welcome Tam Kung: 10am, 29 April;
Guided Tour: 11am to Noon, 29 April – 4 May;
Paper Crafting Workshop: 2:30–4:30pm, 29 April – 1 May;
Variety Show: 6–10pm, 30 April;
Cantonese Opera Performance: 6–10pm, 1–3 May;
International Lion Dance Competition: 9am to 7pm, 4 May;
Tam Kung Festival Parade: 8:30am to 3pm, 5 May;
Send Off Tam Kung: 11am, 7 May

Venue

Factory Street Playground, Shau Kei Wan

Tam Kung Festival Parade: Shau Kei Wan Main Street East

Category(-ies)

Festivals

Admission

Free Admission

Ticketing

Admission Tickets are required for Variety Show, International Lion Dance Competition and Cantonese Opera Performance; While prior registration by phone is required for Guided Tours and Paper Crating Workshops

Distribution of Free Admission Tickets
Date: 13 April 2025
Time: Starting from 10am, first-come-first-served while tickets last
Location: Outside the Shau Kei Wan Market Building at 153 Shau Kei Wan Main Street East

Enquiry

+852 9829 0515