Hot days ahead! Get out to the islands and beaches! This August 2017, the International Arts Carnival is underway featuring a wide array of stage performances, films, museum and library programmes as well as workshops that will keep kids entertained through the summer holiday months.
Also back in August are some entertaining exhibitions and fairs, the Hong Kong Food Expo, the Computer Festival and Ani-Com HK.
We are in the midst of the wettest and hottest time of the year, pack very light clothing, sandals, sun protection, and also a light jacket or sweater for the air-con at hotels, restaurants and shopping centres. An umbrella will also come in handy.
This is also the height of Typhoon season... watch out for any alerts. Here's what you need to know about typhoons in Hong Kong.
So let's get on with the fun part, here's what's going on in Hong Kong this August:
- Chinese Opera Festival - June 13 - August 13, 2017
- Ocean Park Summer Splash - July 1 - August 27, 2017
- Marvel Super Hero Summer at Hong Kong Disney - Through September 3, 2017
- International Arts Carnival - July 6 - August 13, 2017
- Ani-Com And Games Fair 2017 - July 28 - August 1, 2017
- Hong Kong Food Expo 2017 - August 17-21, 2017
- Hong Kong Computer & Communications Festival - August 18 - 21, 2017
Also check-out these popular ongoing events during August 2017:
- Free cultural exhibitions: Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Feng Shui
- The Symphony of Lights, Hong Kong's light and sound show
And here's what's hot this summer with kids in Hong Kong
International Arts Carnival
July 6 - August 13, 2017
A fascinating line up is put together every summer in all sorts of artistic fields: theatre, music, dance, film and magic! It's a great chance for family time, specially on those muggy hot days.
Besides stage programmes there are also outreach workshops, school touring programmes, backstage tours and more.
Some of the Carnival's highlights this month:
Dim Sum Adventures @ Lung Fung Teahouse 2.0
When? July 28 - July 30, 2017
Where? Yuen Long Theater Auditorium
When? August 4 - 6, 2017
Where? Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium
How Much? HK 100 - HK 280
The Little Prince by the City Contemporary Dance Company
When? August 11 - 13, 2017
Where? Sha Tin Townhall Auditorium
How Much? HK 140 - HK 250
More Info and Tickets
Hong Kong Youth Music Camp Concerts 2017
When? Sundays August 8 and 13, 2017
Where? Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall and Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall respectively
How Much? HK 50 - HK 90
More Info and Tickets
More Stage Programmes in August 2017:
- The Polar Bears Go Up by Fish and Game of the UK - August 3 - 6, 2017
- Éphémère the Little Witch by Hong Kong 3 Arts Musical Institute - August 4 - 6, 2017
- Beatles for Babies with La Petita Malumaluga from Spain - August 9 - 13, 2017
- Shadow Space by Fireflies Shadow Theater of the Ukraine - August 11 - 13, 2017
- BAUHAUS Magic Flute by Zuni Icosahedron - August 12 - 13, 2017
Ocean Park Summer Splash
July 1 - August 27, 2017
Giant sand sculptures, rubber ducky galore, lakeside barbeque fests...
It's a funtastic water party at Ocean Park this summer!
Patrick, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Squidward Tentacles and the rest of the gang at Bikini Bottom will make their way to the Waterfront and help quench the heat of the summer.
When?: July 1st - August 27, 2017
Where?: Ocean Park Hong Kong
How Much? Included with General Admission to the Park.
Remember you can buy discount tickets online at Klook.com:
Ocean Park Discount Tickets Adult HK498 HK$398, child (3-11) HK249 HK$217
Ticket + Halloween Attractions packages also available.
More Info and Booking at Klook.com
Offers for Water World Ocean Park HK Ticket
Hong Kong Disneyland Marvel Super Hero Summer
This summer, for the first time ever, Marvel Super Heroes are assembling at Hong Kong Disneyland!
Join as an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. to fight against Hydra alongside Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, Doctor Strange and many other Super Heroes!
When?: Through September 3, 2017
Where?: Hong Kong Disneyland Tomorrowland
How Much? Included with General Admission to the Park.
Remember you can buy discount tickets online at Klook.com:
HK Disneyland Discount Tickets Adult HK639 HKD590, Children HK487 HKD438
More Info and Booking at Klook.com
Also available are exclusive experience for World of Frozen and Arandelle Royal Breakfast Buffet
Dining Offers at Hong Kong Disneyland
Ani-Com and Games Hong Kong
If you have teenagers you will not want to miss this one! Ani-Com and Games is Hong Kong's hottest event in the digital entertainment, comics, animation, video games and toys and collectibles arena and the most popular summer carnival in Hong Kong.
Packed with the latest in big wave trend-setting entertainment, this is one of the most
prominent shows in Asia.
Don't miss the many events including stage forums and presentations, model kit competitions, comic Master's autograph sessions, etc.
When?: July 28 - August 1, 2017
Where?: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
How Much?: HK$35 Tickets available onsite and in advance at 7-11 and Circle K Convenience Stores
Chinese Opera Festival
"Chinese Opera encapsulates the long history and traditional culture of China. The immaculately crafted movements of the hands, the eyes, the body and the feet of the actors are unique to a whole system of Chinese performing arts."
This art form has been around for centuries and to foster a better understanding of this ancient art, the Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department brings the annual Chinese Opera Festival to the community.
If you have never experienced this unique kind of traditional art, this is your chance! The festival will offer daily stage performances by some of the leading Companies in the genre. Besides the stage performances, the festival also puts together an array of events from symposiums, Chinese Opera film screenings and exhibitions.
When?: June 13 - August 13, 2017
Where?: Stage Performances at various venues including a couple of locations very convenient to visitors: The Grand Theatre at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, the Hong Kong City Hall in Centraland, the Hong Kong Space Museum...
How Much? Ticket prices vary depending on event. Tickets for a stage performance at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre for example range from HK 100 to HK 350 whereas tickets for a Chinese Opera Film Show at the Hong Kong Space Museum are only HK 30. Discounts are available to students and seniors.
Hong Kong Food Expo - August 17-21, 2017
Hong Kong is the city of food, and this annual fair sponsored by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, is the leading food trade event gathering over 900 exhibitors with delicacies and the finest selection of foods from all over the world.
Another draw for visitors are the series of special events including cooking demonstrations by prominent chefs, forums on a variety of topics such as nutrition and food safety, and games and competitions throughout the five-day event.
When?: August 17-21, 2017 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., last day closes at 6:00 p.m. Public Hall and Gourmet Zones are open to visitors.
Where?: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
How Much?: Free for Trade visitors, admission ticket price to public HK40
The Hong Kong Computer & Communications Festival
August 18 - 21, 2017
Organised by the Chamber of Hong Kong Computer Industry (CHKCI), the Hong Kong Computer & Communications Festival is the largest exhibition for the I.T. industry in Hong Kong.
And if you're wondering, yes, this is open to the public with items for sale to everyone. This is a very popular festival, everyone interested in computers, gadgets, and anything digital will want to take a look and take a advantage of the many deals offered by the suppliers.
When?: Friday to Monday August 18 - 21, 2017
Where?: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 1
How Much?: HK30
Ongoing Hong Kong Events
These are some popular ongoing events that are worth checking out, specially since they are FREE or offered for a low fee!
These events feature some of the great and ancient traditions of the territory and are offered by experts in their corresponding fields:
The Symphony of Lights
The Symphony of Lights is Hong Kong's light and sound show, a tribute to the city and its people, their diversity, energy and vitality.
The stage is the entire city, which is what makes it so unique, you can watch the lights from just about anywhere in the waterfront.
This free show offered by the city, takes place every night at 8:00 pm and lasts about 12 minutes.
When?: Every Night
Where?: Can be seen from both sides of Victoria Harbour, specially stunning aboard a Harbour Cruise.
How Much? Free
- More on Hong Kong's Symphony of Lights, best spots to watch.
- Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise with Aqualuna (NOW SAILING! Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Hong Kong Events By Month
Most Popular Excursions in Hong Kong
Book with confidence! Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Coming Up
- Latest HK Traveller News
- Mid-Autumn Lanterns and Carnivals, Fire Dragon Parades, Macao Fireworks!
- National Day Fireworks, Wine & Dine Fest, Halloween!
- Wine and Dine Month, Symphony Under The Stars, Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair...
LATEST
- Sept. 7, 14, 21, Oct. 1 and 6, 2024
- October 1st, 2024
- Trick-or-Treating, Haunted Houses, Costume Parties...
- Lions, Dragons, Dancers, Drummers - Nov 3, 2024
- What you need to know and what the warnings mean...
- Day trips, hikes, beaches, bike rides...
- Peak Tram, Peak Tower, Sky Terrace and Peak Galleria
- Cruises on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
- The Peak, the Promenade, Rooftop bars...
- Bus, Taxi, Uber, Private Car or Airport Express?
Staycation Deals
Plan Your Hong Kong Stay, Book your hotel Now!
- Save... Splurge... Enjoy...
- Commanding views of the Harbour from Kowloon and Island sides
- For that special occasion...
- Great Picks With Kids
- It's all about the magic... Three Fantastic Options...
Send a Tip!
Got something to share? Let us know!