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A neon-lit poster wall celebrates classic Hong Kong cinema at the “Hong Kong Film Archive Stories: Treasure Hunting for 25 Years” exhibition. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Silver screen exhibition marks Hong Kong Film Archive’s silver jubilee

The Hong Kong Film Archive celebrates 25 years with a showcase tracing a century’s worth of local cinematic history.

What to do in Hong Kong

Inaugural Hong Kong Comic Con unites global fandoms with star-studded line-up

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Mainland China

Explore art’s future at Hong Kong’s Affordable Art Fair this May

Hong Kong

Amigo restaurant: 59 years of Hong Kong fine dining and new caviar delights

French fine-dining hotspot Amigo’s golden sun still shines – with 59 years of Hong Kong history and, now, Heilongjiang caviar.

The interior of Amigo, Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy Amigo
Canada

Greg Girard’s photo exhibition shows five decades of Hong Kong and Tokyo

Photographer Greg Girard’s new exhibition puts two Asian metropolises – Hong Kong and Tokyo – in the frame over five decades.

Hong Kong International Film Festival

Hong Kong International Film Festival brings out the big guns for its 50th year

The city’s flagship cinema event marks its Golden Jubilee with a global slate, major auteurs and a spotlight on Asian storytelling.

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Hong Kong Arts Festival

The Hong Kong Arts Festival is back. These are the shows to book first

Tradition meets tech as stages both real and virtual host dance, music and immersive magic.

The Czech Republic’s National Theatre Brno will perform Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin at the 54th Hong Kong Arts Festival. Photo: National Theatre Brno
Year of the Horse 2026

Fireworks views, fortune tosses – and the city’s most wanted tables

The best restaurants in Hong Kong to see in the Year of the Horse, from Lai Ching Heen to China Tang.

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Beare’s Premiere Music Festival 2026 bids farewell to Hong Kong

As the curtain falls on the city’s principal chamber music event, the stellar line-up of musicians promises to send it off on a high note.

Where to eat in Hong Kong

A Napa legend, a Cantonese feast and a very bold pairing

The Californian vineyard that stunned the wine world 50 years ago is being paired with Cantonese cuisine.

The Napa Valley’s Château Montelena is collaborating with Hong Kong restaurant Lai Ching Heen for a wine pairing dinner. Photo: courtesy Château Montelena
Christmas

What to do in Hong Kong this Christmas, from feasts to circus acts

Our guide to some of the events lighting up the city this holiday season – plus the best takeaway menus for Christmas dinner at home.

The Ting Koo-ki Mad Skills Battle, part of the “Circus Plays” event, returns to Tai Kwun in Hong Kong this month. Photo: Visual Voices
Architecture and design

Desert palettes with holographic projections at Maison&Objet Intérieurs

A Beijing courtyard home with a Parisian lens, New Delhi meets European geometry – here’s what you’ll see at the design fair’s second edition.

Music

Slow mornings, island air and 30-plus acts: CT Music Fest rethinks the formula

CT Music Fest heads to the Saiyuen campsite for 3 days of close listening, community vibes and a Hong Kong-first artist lineup.

Wellness

Yoga, ballet and kombucha: the festival helping Hongkongers slow down

Hong Kong Ballet dancers, scientists and local artists converge at Eaton HK’s Consciousness Festival to explore the art of self-care.

The Hong Kong Ballet performs at Eaton HK. Photo: courtesy Consciousness Festival
Art

Good enough to eat? What happens when a chef and photographic artist join forces

Chef David Lai and artist David Leung dish up a unique cross-disciplinary experience at the Tsim Sha Tsui art residency.

An artwork by David Leung features a pareidolic image of a fish on a folding stool. Photo: courtesy Side Space
Hong Kong

The Avengers of pop culture are floating into Hong Kong. And one of them is purple

Colossal inflatables turn the harbour into their paddle pool from October 25, plus a waterfront market of collectibles and games.

Art

The exhibition where viral robots meet absurdist avatars and dark humour

From VR-driven games to sculptures exploring gender dynamics, Tai Kwun’s largest show yet examines China’s digital transformation.

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Wine and Spirits

Where to drink ahead of the World’s 50 Best Bars awards in Hong Kong

Get the pre-gaming in as top local venues team up with some of the best watering holes on the planet.

The Opposites on Hollywood Road, Hong Kong. Photo: The Opposites Bar
Mid-Autumn Festival

The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance: a raucous tradition since the Qing dynasty

The flaming beast is ready to once again turn the neighbourhood’s sleepy streets into a riotous spectacle of sparks.

Hong Kong

The Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett is hosting a speaking tour in Hong Kong

The British entrepreneur and podcast host is bringing his ‘Business & Life Speaking Tour’ to Hong Kong – here’s what you need to know.

LGBTQ

The Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival is more relevant than ever

Showing 22 movies and 37 shorts, the 36th HKLGFF is a critical reflection on the challenges faced by an LGBTQ community under threat around the world.

A still from Thai lesbian romance Flat Girls, one of the closing films of the 36th Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

See Hong Kong in a different light from a tethered hot air balloon

Cappadocia and New Mexico are famed for their stunning hot air balloon landscapes – now Hong Kong is offering its own take.

The AIA International Hot Air Balloon Fest will add colour to Hong Kong’s skyline this September. Photo: Handout
Photography

Inside Horst P. Horst’s vision and the photographs that defined a century of style

A retrospective at City of Dreams Macau explores Horst P. Horst’s iconic work, from the Mainbocher Corset to surrealist collaborations and portraits of the era’s most recognisable names.

Food and Drinks

Savour sustainability at Landmark Mandarin Oriental’s anniversary dinner

Amber, Roganic, Feuille and Mora are collaborating for the first time, sharing their signature dishes for one night at Landmark Mandarin Oriental.

Video gaming

Hong Kong’s Restart! Beyond Gaming Exhibition offers pure nostalgia

If Little Fighter 2 or Atari push your nostalgia buttons, head to this free Hong Kong exhibition of retro gaming.

The Little Fighter Series Zone reveals original manuscripts by the game’s creator Marti Wong. Photo: Restart! Beyond Gaming Exhibition
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Opera Hong Kong brings The Merry Widow to the local stage

This retelling of Franz Lehár’s humorous tale promises an entertaining night for both novices and aficionados.

Michael Koehler has been enlisted to conduct the upcoming Hong Kong performance of The Merry Widow. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

Hong Kong new openings, from a Cristiano Ronaldo museum to culinary delights

Be spoilt for culinary choice courtesy of ZS Hospitality, grab some yakitori at Torikizoku, enjoy Italian cooking at The Lasagna Factory and celebrate CR7.

Pets in Hong Kong

Headline mews: Hong Kong Cat Expo returns to Wan Chai

It’s all pyramids, pedigree shows and kitty paraphernalia at this 3-day event.

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