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Looking for things to do this month? Here’s our rundown of the best events and things to do in Hong Kong this August. See what’s coming up this weekend.
A never-seen-before musical in honour of late Cantopop star Leslie Cheung is making its debut in Hong Kong! Café I Do is a spellbinding musical celebrating the works of the Hong Kong artist and pop culture icon. Find out more here.
Waltz into the world of The Wizard of Oz with the Hong Kong Ballet! This season, the talented Hong Kong Ballet invites you to follow the yellow brick road and discover a splendid interpretation of the children’s literature classic, The Wizard of Oz, accompanied live by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Learn more here.
The second Discovery Bay Open Water Race Challenge is happening this month on 25 August. The exciting challenge comprises four race categories: 400-metre, 1.7-kilometre, and 3.8-kilometre solo open water races, and the 400-metre family relay. Find out more here.
Who’s ready to spice up their summer with sake? The Hong Kong Sake Festival returns bigger and better than before for its second edition, with three whole nights dedicated to the beverage. Learn more here.
It’s time for the next session of The Aubrey After Dark at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, the bar’s weekly clubbing party—and it’s DJ Jessie Li’s turn to hit the decks! This Friday, 16 August, Jessie will put on her DJ hat at The Aubrey from 10 pm till midnight, with intoxicatingly vibey sets. Find out more here.
Let’s turn it up now! After two sold-out shows at the AsiaWorld-Expo last year, global K-pop sensation Itzy is returning to Hong Kong this August to perform with a brand-new setlist. Discover more here.
Whether you’re a local university graduate, a returnee student, or still currently studying, the Summer 2024 GradConnection Hong Kong University Student Career Fair is a great place to start if you’re looking to take the first step in your career. Discover more here.
At the Today Fit Dragon Boat Team Open Day, you get to try out the competitive sport for just $250, a fee which includes paddling practice on land and in the sea, as well as drinks and food. Learn more here.
Recharge your serotonin levels with Kenny Sebastian’s “Professor of Tomfoolery” show, which is finally coming to Hong Kong as a part of the comedian’s live comedy world tour. Find out more here.
As part of its ongoing campaign to combat mental health stigma, Mind HK will be holding a mental health story night at the Jockey Club Studio Theatre inside the Fringe Club on 8 August. Learn more here.
Head on over to this year’s edition of the Hong Kong Wedding Fair, happening at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 9 to 11 August. Held every three to four months, the Hong Kong Wedding Fair is the go-to expo for those interested in all things wedding-related. Find out more here.
Tai Yip Art Bookshop, a Chinese and oriental art specialist, has been open in Hong Kong since 1975. This August, the independent bookstore is hosting the very first Antiquarian Books and Prints Fair. Held in the heart of Central at Wyndham Social, the four-day event gathers unique and extraordinary cultural items and collectibles for book and history lovers. Learn more here.
The Sardine Festival Hong Kong 2024 is coming to Central from 29 August till 1 September! Taking over the AIA Vitality Park at the Hong Kong Observation Wheel, the festival will welcome visitors to sample a range of Portuguese cuisine and drinks. Find out more here.
In honour of its second anniversary, the Hong Kong Palace Museum is hosting its first ever “Adventure Night @ HKPM: Family Sleepover.” Children (and parents) can finally make their dreams of living in the world of Night at the Museum come true! Find out more here.
K-pop girl group sensation Aespa is coming to Hong Kong this August! The talented performers of the group have embarked on their second world tour called “Synk: Parallel Line,” and will be performing at the AsiaWorld-Expo on 3 and 4 August. Click here for more details.
West Kowloon Cultural District’s upcoming Freespace Noise Fest is unlike most music festivals, offering visitors the opportunity to engage with an exploration of sound and sonic experimentations through performances, workshops, and talks. Find out more here.
The highlight of the 100% Doraemon & Friends Tour is without a doubt the exhibition launching on 13 July in Hong Kong. Under the theme “A True Friend is Always There When You Need Them,” the exhibition is held in honour of Fujiko F. Fujio’s ninetieth anniversary. It is anticipated to be one of the largest Doraemon exhibitions ever, with both free-entry zones and ticketed areas. Find out more here.
Calling all sports fans! Atlético de Madrid will visit Hong Kong this summer as part of its pre-season tour, with a friendly match against local football club Kitchee on 7 August being the highlighted event. Find out more here.
Calling all runners! Founded by passionate athletes, the team behind the “To The Top of Hong Kong” challenge are hosting the first-ever “To The Top” night race. Participants can enter the 10-kilometre race, the six-hour lap race, or the 12-hour lap race starting at 5 pm and 6 pm, respectively. Learn more here.
The International Arts Carnival (IAC) is a summer-long art event packed with live performances and workshops for families. The immersive experiences are a great way for children to learn, play, and exert themselves. You can find the International Arts Carnival programme details here.
Calling all cat lovers! During the ongoing expo season, there is one you simply cannot miss—the Hong Kong Cat Expo! Ready your wallet (and your love of furry friends!) and head over to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 2 to 4 August for a meow-some time. Discover more here.
Looking for fun activities for your children to enjoy the summer? Head over to the Central Harbourfront Event Space from 5 July till 11 August. Every week, new activities will be hosted for you to spend a wonderful time by the waterfront. Find out more here.
Here we go again—the hit musical Mamma Mia! is coming back to Hong Kong this summer! As the last stop of its current China tour, the Abba-inspired musical created by band members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus will perform 24 shows at the Lyric Theatre in the heat of the summer season from 26 July to 15 August. Find out more here.
A dream come true for food lovers, vendors, and aspiring chefs alike, the annual HKTDC Food Expo is set to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 15 to 19 August. Find out more here.
The 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship will be held in Hong Kong from 15 to 24 August. The 10-day tournament will welcome some of today’s most talented players in lacrosse to compete for the ultimate accolade—the world title. Click here for details.
Ocean Park is celebrating summer with over 90 offers running from 6 July until 25 August. To wow visitors, Ocean Park Summer Splash 2024 is hosting the “Hot” talent show at the waterfront plaza. There are plenty of opportunities to cool down around the park, including at the Sprite Stay Cool zone. The Obstacle Rush is a limited-time challenge to test your agility through an inflatable obstacle course! Discover more here.
The Film Programme Office and the Leisure and Cultural Department Services are presenting the Summer Family Cine Fest 2024 as part of the International Arts Carnival! From live action to animated films, the selection caters to all. Learn more here.
With three successful albums under his belt, the American-Japanese singer is coming to perform in Hong Kong at the AsiaWorld-Expo, a one-night-only chance for his fans to hear the singer’s angelic voice live. Learn more here.
Tai Kwun is once again hosting a summer show highlighting a unique facet of Hong Kong. This time, the senses have shifted from sights to sounds, as “Soundtrack of Our Lives: Joseph Koo x James Wong x the Rise of Cantopop” takes visitors on a musical journey from the 1970s to the early 2000s. Find out more here.
Soon after her second album Bewitched was released in 2023, Chinese-Icelander singer Laufey not only received critical acclaim for reviving jazz music for younger generations, but also garnered the award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the sixty-sixth annual Grammy Awards. Now, she is coming to Hong Kong for a concert. Find out more here.
If you’re on the hunt for fun things to do with your friends over the summer, look no further than Lan Kwai Fong and its “Electric Summer” campaign, running from 1 July to 31 August. Click here for the details.
Inside Out 2 has come out in theatres, and the answer is yes, we shed a few tears when we watched it. To celebrate the release of the Disney and Pixar sequel, the characters of Inside Out and Inside Out 2 have taken over Times Square in Causeway Bay. Learn more here.
Booked rallies publishers, artists, booksellers, and art lovers from Hong Kong and abroad for a celebration of art and publishing. Over 100 exhibitors will be present this year, showcasing their work and participating in event displays as well as a talk and workshop programme. Find out more here.
BT21’s first “BT21 Magic Recipe: A Taste Of Love” campaign began on 11 July at Citygate Outlets, as Hong Kong was given the privilege of raising the curtains on the project ahead of other destinations. Learn more here.
School’s out, and kids will be looking for fun activities to engage in over the summer holidays. Fortunately, the playground experts at Kiztopia are bringing the Splashtopia bounce and splash summer carnival to Discovery Bay! Learn more here.
Calling all aspiring astronauts and space explorers—there’s a 4,000-square-foot space-themed immersive Lego experience coming to Citywalk! From 12 July to 1 September, kids can explore four space adventure zones at the Lego Bricktopia, taking them 100 million lightyears away thanks to imaginative experiential areas and interactive lighting. Find out more here.
This summer, Hong Kong Ballet has collaborated with Airside to create a reimagining of the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, allowing visitors to embark on a 30-minute free journey to the land of Oz. Using virtual reality (VR), players can fully engross themselves in Dorothy’s adventure. Find out more here.
Art021 Group from Shanghai is debuting the first-ever Art021 Hong Kong Contemporary Art Fair (Art021 Hong Kong) this August. With a focus on innovation, Art021 Group is changing the art fair model one event at a time. Discover more here.
The GlowBall Hong Kong pop-up bar is for the inner child inside all of us! For six months, this location in Central is transformed into Hong Kong’s very first ball pit bar. Covering 700 square feet, the pit is filled with over 750,000 multicoloured balls for you to dive, plunge, and have careless fun! Find out more here.
Whether you prefer tea sourced from China, Thailand, Japan, or if you favour the more local Hong Kong-style milk tea, the Hong Kong International Tea Fair 2024 is one expo that you shouldn’t miss. It boasts a broad selection of premium teas, tea-related products, and teaware sourced from across the globe, giving tea connoisseurs the opportunity for a tea-aroma-filled shopping spree. Learn more here.
In view of the 2024 Paris Olympics kicking off on 26 July, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will set up Olympics focal sites at designated sports centres in all 18 districts of Hong Kong to broadcast the competitions. Find out more here.
Beyond Environmental Arts Festival (BEA Festival) is returning for its third edition from 28 June to 2 August. Under the theme “Climate Change, Change Begins With Me,” BEA Festival hopes to further raise awareness about our world’s inadequate response to the threats of climate change. Discover more here.
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