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Cultural Beat

Get ready for an enchanting blend of traditional events like the Cheung Chau Bun Festival and Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, alongside exciting citywide happenings such as Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong, French May Arts Festival and Chinese Culture Festival 2025.

Mark your calendar now and immerse yourself in the Cultural Beat of Hong Kong, where the pulse of timeless heritage meets vibrant creativity!

Photo courtesy of Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong
Photo courtesy of Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong

Celebrate Hong Kong’s traditional cultural events

Immerse yourself in a wealth of traditional events that highlight the city's rich customs with every visit.

Drone Show
1 May 2025
Wan Chai Temporary Promenade, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island

Experience a captivating drone display celebrating various festivals, illuminating Victoria Harbour's night sky with shimmering patterns for a unique and festive atmosphere!

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Tin Hau Festival at Joss House Bay
19 – 20 April 2025
Tin Hau Temple, Joss House Bay, Sai Kung, New Territories

Visit the Tin Hau Temple at Joss House Bay, a declared monument and the oldest and largest in Hong Kong, celebrating the Tin Hau Festival.

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Yuen Long Shap Pat Heung Tin Hau Festival Procession
20 April 2025
Yuen Long, New Territories

Join a grand procession honouring over 60 years of tradition, featuring stunning floral tributes, dragon and lion dances, and performances that unite the community.

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Cheung Chau Bun Festival
27 April - 6 May 2025
Cheung Chau, Outlying Islands

Celebrate the Cheung Chau Bun Festival this May, officially inscribed on the national list of intangible cultural heritage, featuring engaging activities like the Bun Scrambling Competition.

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Po Lin Monastery’s Buddha Bathing Ceremony
29 April - 5 May 2025
The Hall of the Great Hero, Po Lin Monastery, Outlying Islands

Join the annual Buddha bathing ceremony, where participants cleanse the statue and commemorate Buddha’s birthday through rituals promoting spiritual renewal and enlightenment.

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Tam Kung Festival @ Eastern District 2025
29 April – 7 May 2025
Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island

Join the Tam Kung celebration featuring a parade with a 300-metre dragon, Cantonese opera, as well as dining and shopping offers at Shau Kei Wan Main Street East.

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Photographer: Aaron Wu
Birthday of Tam Kung 2025
5 May 2025
Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island

Join the Tam Kung Festival for traditional rituals, dragon and lion dance performances and a parade celebrating Tam Kung's birthday to Tam Kung Temple.

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2025 Buddha’s Birthday Carnival at Victoria Park
5 May 2025
Soccer Pitch 4 to 6, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island

The carnival combines arts, entertainment and culinary delights with religious culture, featuring cultural performances and activities that promote inner peace and mindfulness.

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2025 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races
7 - 8 June 2025
Off Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Don’t miss the thrilling races, showcasing dragon boat athletes from around the world competing against the stunning backdrop of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline.

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Information on this page is subject to change without prior notice. Please check with the event organisers for the latest updates.

Citywide happenings: The beat of Hong Kong

Whether you love art, music or sports, discover must-see happening across Hong Kong!

Photo courtesy of French May Arts Festival, Photography by Eric Hong
French May Arts Festival
15 March – 13 July 2025
Various venues

Celebrate French culture through dance, theatre, music and art exhibitions, fostering connections between Hong Kong and France in an immersive sensory journey!

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Luis Chan. Cubist Sea Shore, 1959. Oil on board. Courtesy of Luis Trust. Acquisition in progress. © Luis Trust. Image courtesy of Hanart TZ Gallery
Picasso for Asia: A Conversation
15 March – 13 July 2025
M+, West Kowloon Cultural District, 38 Museum Drive, Kowloon

This Picasso showcase loans over 60 masterpieces from the Musée national Picasso-Paris, alongside works of the M+ Collections by Asian artists, encouraging a rich cross-cultural dialogue.

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Hong Kong: Through the Looking Glass Miniature Exhibition
April - June 2025

Marvel at over 20 miniature artworks creatively displaying Hong Kong’s landmarks and culture, featuring innovative technology and engaging lighting effects to captivate you.

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Cirque du Soleil – Kooza
21 May – 22 June 2025
Central Harbourfront Event Space, Hong Kong Island

Step into a whimsical world where The Innocent embarks on a journey of self-discovery, featuring an international cast of 54 artists and unforgettable experiences.

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Photo courtesy of Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong
Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong
22 – 25 May 2025
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island

Discover local and international artworks from 98 galleries at accessible prices, featuring unique projects that explore connection and cultural identity at this immersive art fair.

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Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong 2025
18 – 22 June 2025

Catch the excitement of the new volleyball tournament format featuring six national teams competing in 12 thrilling matches over five action-packed days.

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Chinese Culture Festival 2025
June – September 2025
Various venues

Enjoy a diverse array of programmes celebrating Chinese culture, including dance performances, opera festivals, film screenings, talks, art exhibitions and more throughout the festival.

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Kai Tak Sports Park events
May – June 2025
Kai Tak Sports Park, 38 Shing Kai Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon

Discover the latest events at Hong Kong's hottest new landmark. Experience unforgettable sporting events and performances while enjoying the city's charm.

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Information on this page is subject to change without prior notice. Please check with the event organisers for the latest updates.

Traditional festivals guide: Transit tips and more

  • Your guide to the Cheung Chau Bun Festival: Transit tips and vantage points
  • Your guide to the Po Lin Monastery’s Buddha Bathing Ceremony: Transit tips and ritual steps

Guided tours

Delve into the city’s culture, food scene, history, nature and much more.

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Seasonal hotspots

Explore these captivating destinations to truly soak in the cultural beat of Hong Kong.

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Enhance your experience

Delve into recommended reads that will enrich your journey.

  • Celebrating traditional Chinese festivals in Hong Kong
    From Chinese New Year to Mid-Autumn Festival, from the birthday of Tin Hau to the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, get ready for some of the most unique traditional Chinese festivities in Hong Kong throughout the year.
  • M+: Exhibitions and Artwork Highlights
    Being Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture, M+, with its outstanding architecture and huge variety of collections, is not to be missed.
  • Must-do activities to enjoy the Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong
    Celebrate the annual Dragon Boat Festival with a diverse range of activities. Experience the thrill of international dragon boat races alongside traditional rituals and modern festivities.
  • 9 unmissable arts and cultural experiences in Hong Kong
    The best arts and culture destinations to visit and events to mark down on your calendar.
Special information for Labour Day Golden Week (1–5 May 2025)
  1. Major sightseeing attractions opening hours
  2. Public transportation
  3. Boundary-crossing services

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