Hong Kong Events Calendar - October 2025

National Day Fireworks 2025

📅 Wednesday, October 01

Get ready for one of Hong Kong's biggest fireworks displays celebrating National Day. This spectacular event lights up Victoria Harbour with a magnificent pyrotechnic show that draws thousands of spectators to the waterfront. Perfect viewing spots include the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Central Harbourfront, and Victoria Peak. The fireworks typically last about 30 minutes and feature synchronized music and special effects. Free event suitable for all ages.

📍 Location: Victoria Harbour, Central, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Festival, Fireworks, Cultural

🌐 More Info: Official Website

Central Market Oktoberfest

📅 Friday, October 17

Experience authentic German beer culture in the heart of Hong Kong! Central Market transforms into a Bavarian beer hall with traditional German beers, authentic food, live music, and festive atmosphere. Daily from 6:00pm-10:00pm, this celebration features imported German brews, bratwurst, pretzels, and traditional Oktoberfest entertainment. Perfect for after-work socializing or weekend celebrations. Tickets HK$220-470 include food and drink packages. Located in the beautifully restored Central Market building.

📍 Location: Central Market, 93 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Festival, Food, Beer, German Culture, Oktoberfest

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: Central Market +852 2234 7849

Waterbomb Hong Kong 2025 - Day 1

📅 Saturday, October 04

Experience the ultimate water music festival combining K-pop performances with epic water battles! Waterbomb features top Korean artists and creates a revolutionary festival experience where attendees become players in water combat while enjoying live music. Previous lineups included Rain, Jay Park, Loco, Gray, Jessi, StayC, and PH-1. Bring water guns, wear quick-dry clothes, and prepare for an unforgettable aquatic music adventure. Tickets available via Klook and official website.

📍 Location: Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Music, Festival, K-Pop, Water Festival

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: [email protected]

Waterbomb Hong Kong 2025 - Day 2

📅 Sunday, October 05

Second day of the ultimate water music festival! Continue the epic water battle experience with more K-pop performances and aquatic fun. This revolutionary festival format allows participants to actively engage in water combat while enjoying world-class live music performances. Perfect for music lovers who want an interactive, high-energy festival experience unlike traditional concerts.

📍 Location: Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Music, Festival, K-Pop, Water Festival

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: [email protected]

Fine Art Asia 2025

📅 Saturday, October 04

Asia's leading international fine art fair featuring galleries, dealers, and collectors from across the region. This prestigious event showcases museum-quality works spanning ancient to contemporary art, including Chinese paintings, ceramics, jade, Southeast Asian art, and modern masterpieces. Perfect for art collectors, enthusiasts, and cultural tourists. Daily hours: 11am-7pm (Oct 4-6), 11am-6pm (Oct 7). Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Admission HK$150.

📍 Location: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Art, Exhibition, Culture, Fine Art

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: +852 2584 4333

ArtNext Fair 2025

📅 Thursday, October 16

Discover the next big names in contemporary art at PMQ! ArtNext showcases over 120 exceptional artists from Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, Belt and Road Initiative countries, and worldwide. This curated exhibition features emerging and established artists working in diverse media including painting, sculpture, digital art, and installation. Free admission makes this accessible to all art enthusiasts. Located in the creative hub of PMQ, visitors can also explore the surrounding design studios and shops. Curated by Dr. Ada Tsang.

📍 Location: PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Art, Contemporary Art, Exhibition, Culture, Free Event

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: [email protected]

Border(line) Exhibition - Final Day

📅 Saturday, October 25

Last chance to see this thought-provoking group exhibition at David Zwirner Gallery! Border(line) explores literal and abstract thresholds that define nations, spaces, and contemporary life, examining borders as conceptual and psychological states. Features works by international artists including Xie Nanxing, Wong Ping, Chen Wei, and others. The exhibition brings together diverse voices from across Asia and globally, offering opportunities for cultural exchange and dialogue about contemporary issues of boundaries and identity.

📍 Location: David Zwirner Gallery, 5-6/F H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Art, Contemporary Art, Exhibition, Gallery, International

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: +852 2523 8001

Mid-Autumn Lantern Display (Ongoing)

📅 Wednesday, October 01

Beautiful traditional lantern displays continue throughout October at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza. These stunning installations celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with colorful, artistic lanterns in traditional and contemporary designs. The displays are illuminated nightly from 6:30-11pm (extended to midnight on October 6). Perfect for evening strolls, photography, and experiencing Hong Kong's cultural traditions. The nearby lantern carnival at Victoria Park features additional activities and performances. Free admission for all.

📍 Location: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Cultural, Traditional, Lanterns, Mid-Autumn, Free Event

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: +852 2591 1340

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance - Night 1

📅 Sunday, October 05

Witness the spectacular traditional fire dragon dance featuring a 67-meter-long dragon with over 20,000 sticks of burning incense! This UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage event dates back over 140 years. The massive dragon, carried by hundreds of dancers, winds through the narrow streets of Tai Hang creating an mesmerizing display of fire, smoke, and traditional music. A unique Mid-Autumn Festival tradition that attracts thousands of spectators. Free admission but arrive early for best viewing spots. Cameras welcome but be mindful of safety around the flames.

📍 Location: Tai Hang, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Cultural, Traditional, Festival, Fire Dragon, Mid-Autumn

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: +852 2591 1340

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance - Night 2

📅 Monday, October 06

Second night of the spectacular traditional fire dragon dance! Experience this UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage celebration as the 67-meter dragon with burning incense creates an unforgettable spectacle. The tradition represents good fortune and the triumph over evil spirits during Mid-Autumn Festival. This is considered one of Hong Kong's most iconic cultural experiences, combining ancient tradition with modern urban setting.

📍 Location: Tai Hang, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Cultural, Traditional, Festival, Fire Dragon, Mid-Autumn

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: +852 2591 1340

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance - Final Night

📅 Tuesday, October 07

Grand finale of the three-night fire dragon tradition! The final performance is often the most spectacular, as this concludes the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. Don't miss this last chance to witness one of Hong Kong's most cherished cultural traditions, where ancient rituals meet modern urban life in an extraordinary display of community spirit and cultural continuity.

📍 Location: Tai Hang, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Cultural, Traditional, Festival, Fire Dragon, Mid-Autumn

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: +852 2591 1340

Chinese Opera with Aromatic Tea and Dim Sum

📅 Saturday, October 11

Experience traditional Chinese opera in an authentic tea house setting! This unique cultural experience combines live Cantonese opera performance with traditional tea service and authentic dim sum. Perfect introduction to Chinese opera for visitors, featuring colorful costumes, dramatic makeup, and traditional music. The intimate tea house setting allows guests to appreciate this ancient art form while enjoying Hong Kong's famous dim sum culture. Educational and entertaining for all ages.

📍 Location: Tea House Theater, Hong Kong (Venue TBC)

🏷️ Categories: Cultural, Traditional, Opera, Tea, Dim Sum

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: [email protected]

Aïda by Giuseppe Verdi - Opening Night

📅 Thursday, October 09

Opera Hong Kong presents Verdi's grand opera Aïda at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre. This epic tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice set in ancient Egypt features spectacular staging, world-class singers, and a full orchestra. One of opera's most beloved works, Aïda combines dramatic storytelling with magnificent music including the famous "Triumphal March." Perfect for both opera enthusiasts and newcomers to the art form. Sung in Italian with Chinese and English supertitles.

📍 Location: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Opera, Classical Music, Performance, Culture

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: +852 2234 0303

Black Box Chinese Opera Festival

📅 Saturday, October 11

Modern takes on traditional Chinese opera featuring bold new productions that blend centuries-old storytelling with contemporary staging, movement, and sound design. This innovative festival presents both Kunqu classics and new Cantonese opera works, making traditional art forms accessible to modern audiences. Expect experimental lighting, multimedia elements, and fresh interpretations of classic stories. Tickets HK$280 (advance sales/door). A perfect introduction to Chinese opera for international visitors and a fresh perspective for locals.

📍 Location: Various Venues, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Opera, Contemporary, Traditional, Cultural, Festival

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: Box Office +852 2734 2009

Kyohei Sorita Plays Tchaikovsky

📅 Thursday, October 09

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra presents Japanese pianist Kyohei Sorita performing Tchaikovsky's masterpieces. This promising young artist, winner of multiple international competitions, brings his exceptional technique and musical sensitivity to classics of the Russian romantic repertoire. The program likely includes Piano Concerto No. 1, one of the most beloved works in the classical canon. Tickets HK$260-680 available at URBTIX.

📍 Location: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Classical Music, Piano, Concert, Cultural

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: +852 2721 2332

Heroes: A Video Game Symphony

📅 Friday, October 31

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra presents an epic celebration of video game music! This concert features orchestral arrangements of beloved themes from iconic video games, bringing the emotional and adventurous soundtracks that have defined gaming culture to the concert hall. From nostalgic 8-bit classics to modern cinematic scores, experience the evolution of video game music performed by world-class musicians. Perfect for gamers, music lovers, and families. Tickets HK$50-420.

📍 Location: Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium, 72 Tai Ho Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Classical Music, Video Games, Concert, Family Friendly, Pop Culture

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: +852 2721 2332

Jeff Satur Red Giant Tour Hong Kong

📅 Thursday, October 09

Popular Thai singer-songwriter Jeff Satur brings his Red Giant World Tour to Hong Kong. Known for his versatile musical style blending pop, rock, and R&B, Jeff Satur has gained international recognition through his acting and music career. This concert promises an intimate performance featuring songs from his latest album plus fan favorites. Perfect for fans of contemporary Asian pop music and those discovering new artists in the region.

📍 Location: MacPherson Stadium, 21 Hing Fat Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Concert, Pop Music, Asian Pop, Performance

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: Box Office +852 2111 5333

Lan Kwai Fong Halloween Street Party

📅 Friday, October 31

Hong Kong's biggest Halloween celebration takes over Lan Kwai Fong! Full costumes are required for this epic street party featuring multiple venues, outdoor stages, live DJs, and thousands of costumed revelers. LKF transforms into a massive outdoor party with bars, clubs, and restaurants participating in the festivities. Expect elaborate decorations, costume contests, special drinks, and a party atmosphere that lasts well into the early hours. This is THE Halloween event in Hong Kong - sober behavior definitely not required!

📍 Location: Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Halloween, Party, Street Festival, Costume, Nightlife

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: LKF Association +852 2810 9933

Belt and Road Summit 2025

📅 Thursday, October 09

Premier international platform for promoting business collaboration along the Belt and Road Initiative. This month-long summit gathers senior government officials and business leaders from countries along and beyond the Belt and Road to exchange insights on multilateral cooperation and explore concrete business opportunities. Features keynote speeches, panel discussions, networking sessions, and exhibition areas. Essential for business travelers, investors, and professionals interested in Asia-Pacific economic development.

📍 Location: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Business, Conference, International, Trade, Summit

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: +852 2584 4333

Global Sources Consumer Electronics Fair

📅 Saturday, October 11

Major international trade fair showcasing the latest consumer electronics from OEM/ODM suppliers across Asia. This professional event presents cutting-edge products poised to influence global market trends, including smartphones, smart home devices, wearables, audio equipment, and emerging technologies. Ideal for buyers, distributors, tech enthusiasts, and business travelers in the electronics industry. Features live demonstrations, product launches, and networking opportunities with leading manufacturers.

📍 Location: Hong Kong AsiaWorld-Expo, 1 Expo Drive, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Trade Show, Technology, Electronics, Business, Industry

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: Global Sources +852 2555 4777

Asian Stationery Show & Asian Toys & Baby Products Show

📅 Monday, October 20

Two major trade shows running concurrently! The Asian Stationery Show is the key showcase for Asian stationery and office supplies, while the Asian Toys & Baby Products Show features the latest toys, games, and baby products from across the region. These B2B events attract international buyers, distributors, and retailers looking for the newest products and trends. Perfect for business travelers in retail, education, or family product industries.

📍 Location: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

🏷️ Categories: Trade Show, Stationery, Toys, Baby Products, Business

🌐 More Info: Official Website

📞 Contact: +852 2584 4333