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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 September. See what’s coming up this weekend.
With a focus on innovation, Art021 Group is changing the art fair model one event at a time. By mixing the traditional fair system with an environment closer to that of an exhibition, the Art021 Group hopes to lessen the burden upon galleries and individual collectors. Learn more here.
M+ has announced its next big fashion exhibition: “Guo Pei: Fashioning Imagination” will be unveiled in September 2024. Born in 1967, Guo Pei is widely known as China’s first couture artist, the creator of many iconic runway shows and designs, including the “Yellow Queen” dress Rihanna wore to the 2015 Met Gala red-carpet event. Find out more here.
September is shaping up to be an exciting month for the queer community in Hong Kong! As well as Pink Dot, the 35th Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (HKLGFF) is set to be held from 7 to 20 September, with screenings across various theatres in Hong Kong. Click here for more details.
Under the baton of conductor Luke Dollman, local sheng virtuoso Loo Sze-wang and renowned Australian didgeridoo artist William Barton will debut Dylan Crismani’s new concerto, Coming Together. Find out more here.
Get ready for a sparkling experience at the Jewellery and Gem World Hong Kong 2024, set to shine from 16 to 19 September at the AsiaWorld–Expo, and from 18 to 22 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This event is renowned as the globe’s leading fine jewellery exhibition, attracting thousands of industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. Learn more here.
Pink Dot Hong Kong, the annual LGBTQIA+ celebration, is marking its tenth anniversary this year with more booths, more activities, and more performers under the theme “We Are Fabu10us.” Check out the details here.
Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo is making a one-night-only stop in Hong Kong to perform at the AsiaWorld–Expo! An overnight phenomenon since the release of her first single Drivers License, Rodrigo has accumulated billions of digital streams, three Grammy awards, and is currently taking her second album Guts on a world tour. Learn more here.
Fashion-forward friends, it’s time to strut to the must-attend event of the season—Centrestage 2024! From 4 to 7 September, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) will be home to a dazzling runway of style, trends, and industry-defining insights. Find out more here.
The Badminton Association of Hong Kong, China is proud to present the Li-Ning Hong Kong Open 2024, part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500 series. For over three decades, the Hong Kong Open has been a prestigious fixture on the global badminton calendar, with a legacy that dates back to 1982. Check out the details here.
The ASEAN Film Festival 2024 is set to captivate audiences from 5 to 28 September with a remarkable collection of 20 screenings featuring films from Southeast Asian countries. Find out more here.
Dust off your trainers for Mofusand Run Hong Kong 2024, the first Mofusand-themed running event in the world. Scheduled for 29 September, the race will take place at Hong Kong Science Park, bringing the adorable world of Mofusand to life. Learn more here.
As it launches in 2024, Open House Hong Kong will join a global network of Open House festivals around the world, from Athens to Zurich. In partnership with Design Trust, this festival invites the public to visit approximately 50 unique Hong Kong sites. Discover more here.
It’s time to mark your calendars for the Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair! From 3 to 7 September, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), which is hosting this fair alongside the prestigious Salon de Time, will be the centre of all things timekeeping. Learn more here.
Hong Kong Green Building Week is back, and it’s all about embracing a greener, more sustainable future for our city. From 21 to 29 September, get ready to embark on an eye-opening journey towards carbon neutrality by 2050. “Move Forward with Green Building. Next Station: Carbon Neutrality” is this year’s theme and it promises to be a vibrant celebration of innovation, community, and commitment to an eco-friendlier Hong Kong. Discover more here.
International music festival Ultra is coming to Hong Kong for the very first time! Hong Kong has welcomed the Road to Ultra event in the past, founded by the same team, rallying thousands of electronic music fans. Now, Hong Kong is being upgraded to Ultra level, promising to bring even more exciting elements to the show and line-up of performers. Find out more here.
Celebrate the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong at its twenty-fifth anniversary concert, Tango in the Night, on 30 September. Held at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, this tango night celebration is set to be filled with the passionate rhythms and melodies of the genre. Find out more here.
Curated by the expert teams of both the Hong Kong Museum of Arts and the Shanghai Museum, 160 sets of artefacts will be showcased to take the audience on an olfactory journey across thousands of years. This constellation of precious relics, spanning four sections, features ceramics, bamboo carvings, paintings, and bronze objects dating from the Neolithic period to the Qing dynasty. Check out the details here.
A spine-tingling experience awaits at Ocean Park Halloween Fest 2024! From 7 September to 3 November, thrill-seekers get to explore the eerie depths of Hong Kong’s haunted history. This year’s edition, themed “Classic Hong Kong Horror Unleashed,” revives chilling urban legends in an immersive environment. Discover 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. Learn more here.
Prepare to be transported to a futuristic realm of melodies and ground-breaking artistry as this first-of-its-kind festival welcomes a stellar line-up of K-pop sensations, Chinese hip-hop stars, and DJs. From the electrifying performances of CL, Sunmi, Treasure, and Hyuna to the rising stars of Bebe and NCT Wish, this music extravaganza is set to redefine the boundaries of the world of sound. Find out more here.
Calling all fashion and history lovers! One of the most comprehensive historical fashion collectors in the world, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, is bringing an exhibition 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. Check it out here.
Attention, all garage punk enthusiasts and rock ‘n’ roll fanatics—mark your calendars for a noise-fuelled performance on 14 September at the iconic Fringe Club! Tokyo-based Guitar Wolf is set to make its Hong Kong debut, and this is one show you won’t want to miss. Click here for the details.
After the successful launch of its Jazz Signature concert series back in in July, Xiqu Centre is getting ready to welcome another jazz sensation: the captivating Grace Kelly will take to the stage on 25 September. Grace Kelly, a rising star of the jazz world, is a multi-talented saxophonist, singer, songwriter, and composer who has taken the jazz scene by storm. Find out more here.
It’s time to deck out your spook-tastic costumes and candy buckets for another year of wicked celebrations as Hong Kong Disneyland welcomes Halloween! If your villainous senses are tingling, prepare to meet up with your mischievous counterparts at this year’s Disney Halloween Time. Find out more here.
Prepare to feast your eyes on an unprecedented line-up of 30 ultra-luxury vehicles from the world’s leading automotive brands, valued at over $1.5 billion. With support from the Macau Government Tourism Office, these coveted hypercars are displayed at multiple locations throughout Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace. Learn more here.
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. Find out 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. Discover more here.
While most of the members of Korean boy band BTS are currently enlisted in the military, its animal-counterparts BT21 are touring the world! 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. Click here for details.
With nine giant inflatable bounce areas, a 10-metre slide, a wetland obstacle course, and a water ball-pit installed on a 48,000-square-feet portion of Tai Pak Beach, Splashtopia is a great summer activity for families. Find out more here.
You don’t need to travel all the way to Europe this summer to witness this cultural gathering, however, as the Sardine Festival Hong Kong 2024 is coming to Central from 29 August till 1 September! Check it out 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. Read more here.
Booked rallies publishers, artists, booksellers, and art lovers from Hong Kong and abroad for a celebration of art and publishing. Over 110 exhibitors will be present this year, showcasing their work and participating in event displays as well as a talk and workshop programme. Learn more here.
Ah, the power of an icon. Eternal and forever dazzling, Anita Mui was and still is one the biggest Hong Kong stars. As the “Madonna of the East,” Mui was a pioneer of the Cantopop and Hong Kong film industries, but her influence was felt globally. Her films are definitely among the cultural treasures that Hongkongers are proud of. Learn more here.
Calling all parents, ballet dancers, and tech enthusiasts! 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. Discover more here.
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