Hong Kong After Dark: Dive into Unforgettable Night-time Experiences This Season
Global travellers are invited to experience the vibrant night-time celebrations taking place in Hong Kong this autumn. From Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations and the annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival to Taste Around Town and citywide Halloween events, Hong Kong boasts an impressive line-up of activities for everyone to enjoy this season.
A Tradition that Shines Bright
The iconic Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, designated as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, takes place this year from 16–18 September. Over 300 performers will collaborate to carry and manoeuvre a massive 67-metre-long fire-lit dragon through the grid-like streets of the Tai Hang neighbourhood. The dragon, made of pearl straw and covered in around 12,000 incense sticks, requires seamless teamwork to keep it dancing.
On the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival (17 September), there will be a festival-themed drone show over Victoria Harbour, promising to create unforgettable memories for locals and visitors alike as it showcases Hong Kong’s vibrant spirit and unique blend of tradition and innovation. Other highlights include lantern carnivals and vibrant celebrations taking place across various neighbourhoods, including Victoria Park (12–18 September) and Lee Tung Avenue (31 August–15 October).
For more information about the Mid-Autumn Festival, please visit: www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/explore/culture/mid-autumn-festival.html. For details on the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, please visit: www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/explore/culture/tai-hang-s-fire-dragon-dance.html.
The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival Returns This October
The annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is making a grand return to Central Harbourfront from 23 to 27 October. This year, the Festival will be extended by one day, becoming a five-day, open-air culinary party. All are welcome to savour some of the finest tastes from this culinary capital, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Victoria Harbour. This year’s line-up also features a diverse selection of wines and spirits from various countries and regions, all in one place.
Other key highlights include dozens of food stalls serving up epicurean delights, including around 10 award-winning restaurants that will showcase their culinary mastery in a designated gourmet area. An exclusive cocktail lounge in front of Victoria Harbour will provide the perfect setting to enjoy signature serves expertly designed by renowned mixologists, accompanied by an exciting programme of spectacular music performances throughout the five-day festival.
The Festival will also serve as the perfect launching pad for “Taste Around Town”, a citywide culinary celebration across Hong Kong throughout November, with special menus and offers that will leave everyone’s palates wanting more.
For more information about the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival and Taste Around Town, please visit: www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/what-s-new/events/wine-dine-festival.html.
Hong Kong Halloween: A Spooktacular Time Awaits
Reflecting the city’s East-meets-West culture, Halloween is one of the biggest events on Hong Kong’s social calendar, with restaurants, shopping malls, major attractions, and more all taking part in the celebrations. Alongside whimsical and creative Halloween-themed decorations and displays all around town, Lan Kwai Fong, one of the city’s most popular nightlife districts, will be the centre of the action, with its line-up of over 100 bars and restaurants welcoming revellers in all manner of costumes into the early hours.
Hong Kong Ocean Park’s ‘Unleashed Classic Hong Kong Horror’ (7 September – 3 November) invites thrill-seekers of all ages to immerse themselves in the scariest urban legends of the 1980s. The new Ocean Park Halloween Fest features six haunted experiences, leading guests to explore each gloomy zone, from old walled cities and haunted apartments to ghostly hotels.
Disney Halloween Time (13 September – 31 October) is set to make a grand return to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort this season. Get ready for the most wicked laughs and surprises as an array of enchanting Disney-themed Halloween experiences, whimsical themed merchandise, and limited-edition delicacies await.
The Night Continues
Extend your evening by indulging in Hong Kong’s vibrant nightlife. Savour delicious late-night local delicacies or embark on a bar-hopping adventure to experience the city’s diverse culinary scene and lively atmosphere. Start planning your trip to Hong Kong today and immerse yourself in the magic of these world-class events.
