Watch out for dancing lions and parading dragons which will be making the rounds as the Lunar New Year celebrations continue this month and culminate with the Lantern Festivals on February 5, 2023. Back this year and with an increased quota of participants is the Hong Kong Marathon, the Hong Kong Arts Festival gets underway with both in-venue and virtual performances. Here are the top Hong Kong events for February 2023.
Chinese New Year Celebrations
- Lunar New Year Lantern Displays - January 12 - February 7, 2023
- A Golden Chinese New Year Celebration at Disneyland Hong Kong - Thru early February
- Ocean Park Lucky Lunar Fiesta - January 19 - February 5, 2023
- Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival - January 22 through February 5, 2023
- More on this year's Lunar New Year, Year of the Rabbit Celebrations in Hong Kong
Make the most of Chinese New Year!
Also Coming This February 2023 to Hong Kong
- Valentine's Day - February 14, 2023
- The 51st Hong Kong Arts Festival - February 17 - March 18, 2023 with both in-Venue and online events
- The Hong Kong Marathon - February 12, 2023
Ongoing Events This February 2023
- Free cultural exhibitions: Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Feng Shui
- The Symphony of Lights, Hong Kong's light and sound show
- It's race time! The Horse Races at Happy Valley are on!
Pleasant, dry and cooler temperatures continue through this month, a light jacket will definitely come in handy but leave your heavy stuff at home.
February will still be packed with exciting Spring Festival events so do make some time to head outdoors and enjoy the marvelous weather! For nature lovers, this is the time to enjoy our fantastic reserves and trails, migrating birds are here in spades.
Get Outdoors!
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Hong Kong Lunar New Year Highlight Events
Lunar New Year Lantern Displays
The Government of Hong Kong's Leisure and Cultural Services Department sponsors a series of events to foster Chinese ethnic culture to residents and tourists alike.
As part of the Lunar New Year festivities, the department sets up an amazing annual Lantern Exhibition in the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in the lead up to the Lantern Carnival which mark the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations.
When? January 12 - February 7, 2023
Displays are lit 6:00pm to 11pm from Thursdays thru Tuesday.
Where? Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza by the Water Pools in front of the Clocktower, Tsim Sha Tsui.
How Much? Free
Magical Year After Year Chinese New Year Celebration at Disneyland Hong Kong
During Chinese New Year, Disneyland Hong Kong transforms once again after the rush of the Christmas season. This time instead of fluffy snow and holiday wreaths, it is lanterns, red envelopes, mandarin oranges, chinese lions, drums and gongs...
And in typical Disney fashion, our favourite characters will be there dressed in full Chinese traditional gear to celebrate and wish you Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Special event this year celebrating the Year of the Dragon is a one-of-a-kind concert with world-renown pianist Lang Lang on January 27, 2024 on stage at the Castle of Magical Dreams.
When? January 25 to February 25, 2024
Where? Hong Kong Disneyland
How Much? CNY events are free with entrance ticket
Remember you can buy discount tickets online at Klook.com:
HK Disneyland Discount Tickets Adult HK639 HKD584, Children HK475 HKD428
More Info and Booking at Klook.com
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Ocean Park Lucky Lunar Fiesta
Every year, the park goes all out to celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional events throughout: Leaping lions at the Waterfront, dazzling dragon dances at the Summit, incredible board-busting Kung Fu shows, lucky red packets at the God of Fortune Palace, roaring dances at the Waterfront Plaza while Old Hong Kong plays host to Golden Lions dancing on the streets and Kung Fu troupes galore.
Giant drums and spectacular acrobatics and lots of memorable photo opportunities and all restaurants of course, will be featuring seasonal specials.
When? January 19 - February 5, 2023
Where? Ocean Park Hong Kong
How Much? CNY events are free with entrance ticket.
Remember you can buy discount tickets online at Klook.com:
Ocean Park Discount Tickets Standard HK438 HK$388
More Info and Booking at Klook.com
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Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival
Two popular traditions: wishing trees and wishing lanterns, in addition to performances and cultural activities and lots and lots of local foods.
If you missed the Chinese New Year Parade, this is your chance, all the floats will be on display and the troupes from the parade will also perform here. This is not exactly "around the corner" but well worth the trip.
When? January 22 to February 5, 2023
Where? Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees, take MTR to Tai Wo Station (New Territories) then a free shuttle or taxi to Lam Tsuen Wishing Square.
How Much? Most events are free, there is a fee for banquets and feasts.
Valentine's Day In Hong Kong - February 14, 2023
From romantic strolls, a quiet restaurant with killer views, the iconic sunset cruise on the harbour or a mind-blowing flight as you soar over the magnificent skyline...
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
This is a signature international sporting event in Hong Kong attracting (under normal circumstances) some 70,000 participants and a total prize money for the Marathon of US$ 300,000.
The 42-kilometer Marathon Route starts in Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui and ends in Victoria Park in Hong Kong Island.
There is also a Half-Marathon, a 10km Race, a Wheelchair Race as well as just for fun non-competitive family runs.
When?: February 12, 2023
Where?: Watch along Race Route on both sides of the harbour
How Much?: FREE for spectators
Hong Kong Arts Festival
On its 51st year, this is Hong Kong's foremost event dedicated to the performing arts. This year, due to the ongoing Covid challenges the format may be a bit different with both In-Venue as well as virtual online programmes.
Four weeks of spectacular performances with all genres of the performing arts well-represented including concerts, ballets, operas, drama by leading international orchestras, performers and artists in world-class venues.
This year's line up include Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov in concert with Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Orchestra, Cantonese Opera Classics, Yat-Sen Musical, Insula Orchestra, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, Bruce Liu plays Chopin, HK Phil Brass Quintet, film screenings from Internationaal Theater Amsterdam and many many more!
This year's Festival opens officially on February 17, 2023 at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, with the Ballet of Slovene National Theatre Maribor and closes on March 18, 2023 at the Concert Hall of Hong Kong Cultural Centre, with a performance by the Bamberg Symphony.
When?: February 17 - March 18, 2023
Where?: Many venues including the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the Hong Kong Maritime Museum, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Wanchai,
How Much?: Ticket prices for in-venue performances vary, many free of charge to the public upon registration.
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)
The Horse Races Are On! This is how you can attend
The horse races in Hong Kong whether or not you are a horse racing enthusiast is an experience not to be missed!
The beautiful horses, the skillful jockeys, the crowds going wild, they all add up to an exciting, fun-filled, thrilling atmosphere in two world-class venues, at the Sha Tin Racecourse and the iconic Happy Valley Racecourse.
The Happy Valley race course itself is a sight in itself, the city has built around it through the years and it is now practically surrounded by skyscrapers, an awesome experience specially at night when the city is illuminated.
When?: Happy Valley Night Races on Wednesday Nights. On race day, first race starts at 7:15 p.m. and the gates open at 5:15 p.m.
The races are done by 11:00 p.m.
Sha Tin Day Races are on Sundays. First race normally starts at 1:00 pm, earlier if there are more than 10 races. Gates open at 11:00 am.
All races will be streamed live at the HK Jockey Club Racing Channel.
How Much? There are many ways to experience the races, from General Stand to Private Boxes and
special packages including dinner and drinks. General Stand entrance starts at HK10. You can join this guided experience and learn all about horse racing and betting, Enjoy the HKJC horse races from the 2M roof deck.
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