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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 June. See what’s coming up this weekend.
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.
International sensation Atsuko Okatsuka is bringing her “Full Grown” tour back to Hong Kong this July after a successful representation in March! The stand-up comedian is performing twice on 20 July, once at 5 pm, followed by an already-sold-out show at 8 pm. Learn 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.
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong’s Japanese izakaya bar, The Aubrey, is dimming the lights and turning the volume up at its newly launched “The Aubrey After Dark” sessions! This new nightlife series celebrates Hong Kong’s ever-evolving party and clubbing scene, with a nod to its golden era in the 1960s. Find out more here.
M+ is staging the first large-scale retrospective on the life and work of Ieoh Ming Pei. The late Chinese-American architect, better known as I M Pei, is remembered for striking creations, including Hong Kong’s very own Bank of China Tower, the pyramid of the Louvre in Paris, the Suzhou Museum, and the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha. Find out more here.
Japanese superstar dancing group Avantgardey is coming to Hong Kong! With viral dance videos across social media, this 17-girl troupe doesn’t do entertainment like most, which is probably why the contemporary, coordinated, comedic performances make a strong impression on the public wherever they perform, whether on the float of Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year parade or the stage of America’s Got Talent. Learn more here.
Calling all fashion and history lovers! One of the world’s most comprehensive historical fashion collector, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, is coming to Hong Kong. “The Adorned Body: French Fashion and Jewellery 1770–1910 from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris” will be on display at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from 24 June to 14 October. Find out more here.
Around the world, sports enthusiasts have been breaking fresh ground with the rise of padel tennis. Padel combines elements from both tennis and squash, and is played on a closed court with a no-string racquet. Taikoo Place is hosting the Project After 6: Padel Tour 2024 in Quarry Bay until 19 July, in partnership with Padel+ and Adidas. Find out more here.
Multimedia artist Gary Card is currently exhibiting his work at Oi! Street Art Space as part of the annual Oi! Spotlight programme. It is Card’s first major solo show in Hong Kong, and it will run until 28 July. Named “People Mountain People Sea,” the indoor and outdoor immersive exhibit stays true to Card’s out-there, colourful style. Learn more here.
Under the theme “Arts & Action,” the Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2024 is an ensemble of cultural events taking place across the city to celebrate the city’s creative talents. The martial arts genre holds a special place in this year’s edition as Hong Kong commemorates the one-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Chinese wuxia novels giant Jin Yong. Learn more here.
Hong Kong Palace Museum has launched an exhibition for those interested in Chinese history! “Yuan Ming Yuan—Art and Culture of an Imperial Garden-Palace” is centred around Yuanmingyuan, the old Qing imperial garden palace. Visitors can learn about its spatial planning, the ceremonial rituals and seasonal customs performed at the garden, interactions between landscaping and Chinese painting, stories about the Chinese imperial family, as well as the transformation and preservation of the ruins. Learn more here.
From now till 3 July, you can visit the Wan Chai Harbourfront Event Space to enjoy SummerFest @ Wan Chai. From 2 pm to 9 pm every day, come and relax in the sun, admire art, browse market stalls, enjoy music and sports, and try good food. A total of 26 outdoor events will run alongside the A-Maze-ing Harbourfront entertainment zone, providing stunning harbour views, easy access, and fun for all. Learn more here.
From now till mid-July, the Wan Chai Harbourfront Event Space is transformed into a maze-themed entertainment zone complete with art, entertainment, and plenty of photo-taking opportunities. Learn more here.
The brainchild of Ryotaro Muramatsu, the “Naked Flowers” project is part of the Japanese artist’s digital art installation portfolio that began with “Naked Garden One Kyoto” in 2022. Since then, the artist has presented countless immersive art experiences to Japanese audiences. “Naked Flowers” is composed of eight experiential zones. Learn more here.
Eternal and forever dazzling, Anita Mui was and still is one the biggest Hong Kong stars. The late superstar is at the centre of an exhibition by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum: “Timeless Diva: Anita Mui.” Commemorating the two decades since her untimely passing, it displays records, movie posters, stage costumes, awards, film memorabilia, and pop-culture products while looking back on her impressive career. Learn more here.
Born and raised in the French countryside, Lily arrived in Hong Kong looking for an adventure. Passionate about books, she spent some time in Parisian publishing houses and is the author of an illustrated book about hair. Life in Hong Kong for her entails looking for seaside places to eat and a lot of hiking.
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