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Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance 2024

The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, a 67 meter long dragon lit up with thousands of incense sticks, winds through the streets of Tai Hang along with over 300 performers and drummers, an essential part of the mid-autumn festival in Hong Kong, here's how to get there. Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dances will take place from September 16 - 18, 2024

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Macau International Fireworks Contest

Six evenings showcasing a mesmerizing display of lights and music extravaganza! The best of the best teams battle it out in Macau, a yearly tradition and one spectacle you don't want to miss! Where to watch the fireworks competition? From free public spaces to posh rooftop lounges and restaurants with that million dollar view... When? Various dates September 7 - October 6, 2024. Please note the September 7 sessions have been postponed due to weather.

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September 2024 Hong Kong Festivals and Events

Front and center in September in Hong kong are the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations with the myriad of colorful lanterns which start popping up all over the territory and the exciting fire dragon parades taking place in Tai Hang. Horse racing season begins at both Sha Tin and Happy Valley and the spectacular International Fireworks Contest will take center stage next door in Macau!

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Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Carnivals in Hong Kong 2024

The Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Carnivals in Hong Kong typically take place in many parts of the territory with the main celebration in Victoria Park hosting fantastic Lantern displays. This year's Mid-Autumn Festival is on September 17, 2024. Lantern displays will kick-off at the beginning of the month with a full programme and celebrations including fire dragon dances and carnivals with live entertainment and cultural performances in the many districts.

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Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair 2024

The Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair is a full day of colorful and lively celebrations dedicated to Hung Shing, the God of the Sea, and features a Grand Parade, 18 Dancing Lions and the 500-foot Luminous Night Dragon. This year's Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair will be on November 3, 2024

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August 2024 Hong Kong Festivals and Events

Summer in Hong Kong is in full swing with August bringing a full calendar of events and programmes. The International Arts Carnival is underway featuring a wide array of stage performances. Also back this August are some entertaining exhibitions and fairs, the Hong Kong Food Expo and the Computer and Communications Festival.

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July 2024 Hong Kong Festivals and Events

Our favourite Summer events are back: AniCom, the Book Fair and the Arts Carnival. Summer adventures at Ocean Park and Water Party events at Disneyland will bring plenty of splashing summer fun for everyone!

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Hong Kong July 1st Celebrations: the 27th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong SAR

July 1st in Hong Kong is a public holiday that commemorates the Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or the handover of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to Mainland China in 1997. The scope and extent of the celebrations have varied over the years including parades, flag-raising ceremonies, cultural performances, sports matches, and in several instances, fantastic fireworks displays. 2024 celebrates the 27th Anniversary and highlight activities and events are already underway!

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