January 2026 Hong Kong Activities | Events, Exhibitions & Things to Do

A joint exhibition featuring nine artists, leading audiences into a pure creative world to discover the sincere artistic journey. The exhibition name originates from a piece of writing that inspired the artists' understanding of 'where the heart leads.' The artists chose 'Forest' (森) as the exhibition name, symbolizing a return to origins and cherishing the source of every piece of paper - reminding themselves that creation begins with the purest intention, not caring about good or bad, but that pure heart of creation. The artists collectively explore the mysteries of their inner selves, rediscovering their original intentions through this exhibition. The studio is not just a workplace, but a space for artistic exploration and self-discovery. Exhibition is free admission.

A lamp is the breath of a space, and a switch for memories. Japanese artist Ayano Tamuro continues to focus on "interior spaces" as the core of her creative work, constructing serene and warm worlds on canvas. In this solo exhibition "LAMP," she focuses on this silent guardian in the room—the lamp. The moment the light is turned on, the expression of the space quietly transforms, and the atmosphere, temperature, and emotions flow and merge. This is not just a change in physical light, but also symbolizes the awakening and return of inner emotions, like a gentle invitation, leading viewers to shed the distractions of daily life and face their truest inner desires. Ayano Tamuro's creations are rooted in the pursuit of "safe spaces." She intricately weaves precious moments spent with family, fragments of travel memories, and personal wild fantasies into narrative-rich images. She excels at using oil paints and oil pastels, layering colors on wooden boards, and then using unique scraping and carving techniques to create vivid, soft textures and touching relief patterns. Her works are both vibrant and gentle in color, outlining a peaceful universe that belongs uniquely to her. In recent years, Ayano Tamuro has emerged in the art world, not only winning the highest award at the "Independent Tokyo" art fair in 2024, but also winning awards at the JK-G Art Competition and exhibiting in Seoul, South Korea, continuously expanding her artistic influence. Each work in this "LAMP" exhibition is like a lamp of memory, with colors, patterns, and objects from personal experience transformed into layers of visual and emotional dimensions, inviting viewers to pause and immerse themselves. We sincerely invite you to enter the "interior space" created by Ayano Tamuro with light and color. May you linger here for a while, feel the subtle duality and definite warmth between the light turning on and off, and in dialogue with the works, hear the gentlest echo from the bottom of your heart.

Art creation begins with personal expression and ends with social resonance. This is not just an exhibition, but a profound dialogue between art and public welfare. Each artwork contains two intentions: one from the artist's creative soul, and one from your compassionate heart. We sincerely invite you to preview and participate in online bidding, allowing art to transcend geographical and time constraints to achieve good deeds.

An exhibition showcasing the original cover artworks by renowned artist Yuen Tai Yung, featuring his work for Yuk Long Comics. The exhibition displays original paintings created for comic book covers, presenting the artist's distinctive style and contributions to Hong Kong's comic and visual culture.

The first 'Shui Hau Bountiful Festival' spans from the Beginning of Winter to the Beginning of Spring the following year, covering the entire winter season. The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society shares with the public the conservation efforts of the past four years at Shui Hau Wetland through a series of activities, including rice field restoration and ecological conservation. This public exhibition brings the conservation highlights of Shui Hau Wetland over four years to the urban area. Exhibition is free and open to the public.

The 'Support Grassroot Bazaar Alliance' will join forces with over a dozen community groups and social welfare organizations to host a large-scale community bazaar - Hong Kong Grassroot Bazaar Festival 2025-2026. This is the first major community bazaar jointly organized by local vendors, bringing together organizations and bazaar vendors from 18 districts. The event will feature over 60 unique stalls from different districts, interactive booths, and performances.

Blue Girl Dai Pai Dong is going gangbusters on Friday 23 January with a Canto hip hop night. Come join the action from 7pm with a raucous range of hip hop DJs playing banging Rap, R&B and Hip Hop from Hong Kong. This is a unique event and not one to miss out on. This 3-hour event is for ages 18+ and features local hip hop DJs showcasing the best Cantonese rap, R&B and hip hop music from Hong Kong.

Join the 'Who Let the Dogs Out' beer party featuring 3 hours of unlimited beer and snacks. Enjoy four types of beer including refreshing Munich beer Löwenbräu, classic Budweiser, and two craft beers from local brewery Gweilo Beer - Gweilo Stout with coffee and cocoa flavors, and Gweilo IPA with fruity and floral aromas. Three types of bar snacks are provided: onion rings with BBQ sauce, wavy fries, and a DIY hot dog station where you can customize your hot dog with your favorite sauces and toppings. The party features exciting games including Beer Pong battles in team format, and the Titanic game where players take turns pouring beer into a floating shot glass - winners receive a Flower Years beer pass. DJs will spin energetic beats throughout the night, creating an unforgettable atmosphere of beer, food, and music.

From January 24 to February 10, 2026, the MOLLY 20th Anniversary Exhibition will make its first stop at the West Kowloon Cultural District Art Park Pavilion in Hong Kong. This touring exhibition comprehensively traces MOLLY's complete growth trajectory over the past 20 years, inviting visitors to embark on this wonderful journey spanning two decades. The exhibition uses an official website real-name ticketing system. Ticket purchases require filling in name, last 4 digits of valid ID (excluding numbers or letters in brackets), and phone number. One ticket corresponds to one ID number. Each ID can purchase a maximum of one ticket per day during the exhibition period, and each account can purchase up to 4 tickets per day. Regular Ticket (Single Person Single Day) HK$99: Includes entry for specified date and time slot, plus exhibition souvenir gift set (MOLLY 20th Anniversary Exhibition limited film x1 / MOLLY Little Painter commemorative ticket stub x1). VIP Ticket (Single Person Single Day) HK$299: Includes entry for specified date and time slot, plus exhibition souvenir gift set (MOLLY 20th Anniversary Exhibition limited film x1 / MOLLY Little Painter commemorative ticket stub x1 / MEGA ROYAL MOLLY 100% 20th Anniversary x1). First week tickets (January 24-30, 2026) go on sale January 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Full exhibition period tickets will be available from January 24, 2026 at 00:00. Daily admission is divided into 10 time slots. Visitors must enter according to their purchased time slot. Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily

From January 9 to February 8, 2026, "You'll Never Walk Alone" Vivian Ho Solo Exhibition will be held at NO IDEA GALLERY in Central. The speeding train may never stop, and we may never find the exit, but none of this matters. Because wherever people are, that's where home is. Facing the bizarre and strange things in the city, you don't need to be afraid—remember, you're not fighting alone. The exhibition features experimental creations using Acrylic and Marker pens, incorporating lenticular printing to bring new dimensions and visual stimulation to the images. She continues her observations of Hong Kong's urban life and culture, with vibrant colors and intricate lines interweaving the sense of disorientation in the city: dazzling yet inescapable. Opening Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday to Sunday

Chubb Life will host a three-day Australian Open viewing party from January 30 to February 1, 2026, inviting tennis fans to experience the exciting atmosphere of the Australian Open at Taikoo Place Sugar Street outdoor viewing party. The venue features a large screen broadcasting exciting Australian Open matches, food stalls, and tennis-themed interactive games for a rich experience! Join friends and family for a wonderful weekend, fully immersed in every thrilling match! As the official life insurance partner of the Australian Open, Chubb Life has been committed to providing excellent protection for customers and extending the concept of inheritance to sports development. Event highlights include: Match Broadcast Zone with large outdoor LED screen broadcasting Australian Open matches live; Carnival Fun with tennis-themed games, face painting, claw machines and other parent-child interactive activities; Dining Feast featuring popular brands such as Dong Suk Suk, Silk, Snack Baby, Bar Leone and more.

The Hong Kong Pet Expo 2026 returns to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 1 from January 29 to February 1, 2026. This year's expo features the largest gathering of world-renowned pet brands in Hong Kong, offering everything pet owners could need. A special highlight is the new Aquarium and Insect Pavilion, perfect for those interested in small pets. OneDegree will set up a special "Peach Blossom Bird Gate" photo spot with auspicious New Year themes, where pet owners can take precious photos with their pets. Visit the OneDegree booth (Hall 1|1E-C06) to receive free instant photos, participate in interactive games and health seminars, and have a chance to win various pet gifts and limited edition items.

Tea Round 2026 embraces 'Blended' as its theme, gathering tea artisans and enthusiasts from different regions, generations, and philosophies to celebrate Hong Kong's diverse tea culture. The festival showcases traditional Chinese tea blends, globally renowned Japanese matcha, classic Hong Kong milk tea, and modern fruit-infused beverages. Visitors can explore various workshops including 'Milk Tea Master Experience', 'The Art of Puer Tea Blending in Traditional Tea House', 'Song Dynasty Tea Ceremony Experience', and 'Fujian Gongfu Tea Themed Tea Ceremony'. The event demonstrates how Hong Kong serves as a cultural exchange hub, blending tradition with modernity and East with West. Free admission to the marketplace with additional costs for workshops.

Join the captivating "Yau Ma Tei Police Station Light and Shadow Journey" exhibition from January 1-31, 2026, at the historic Yau Ma Tei Police Station in Kowloon, built in 1922. This immersive experience celebrates Hong Kong's iconic crime films, allowing visitors to step into recreated scenes from classic movies, including a nostalgic theater entrance, a time tunnel showcasing action-packed moments, and even a replica of a vintage holding cell. With tickets priced at just HK$30, this unique event blends cinema, culture, and history, offering fans the chance to relive the thrill of Hong Kong's cinematic legacy. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the world of Hong Kong's crime dramas in a truly interactive setting!

The Hong Kong Palace Museum presents the largest, most comprehensive, and longest-running display of ancient Egyptian treasures in Hong Kong. This landmark exhibition features 250 precious artefacts from seven major Egyptian museums and the Saqqara archaeological site, organized in collaboration with the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt. The exhibition traces 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian civilization through four thematic sections: 'The Land of Pharaohs', 'The World of Tutankhamun', 'The Secrets of Saqqara', and 'Ancient Egypt and the World'. Highlights include colossal statues of Akhenaten and Tutankhamun, gold ornaments, large-scale coffins, animal mummies, and latest archaeological discoveries. All artefacts are displayed in Hong Kong for the first time, with many exhibited outside Egypt for the first time.

The first and exclusive CR7 LIFE Museum in Asia, showcasing Cristiano Ronaldo's journey, career, and life through an exclusive view with stories never told before. This unique experience offers visitors an intimate look into the world of one of football's greatest legends, featuring personal memorabilia, interactive displays, and immersive exhibits.

From September 1, 2025 to May 30, 2026, Tai Kwun presents the Fong Hung Music Gathering at the Laundry Steps. Tai Kwun, as a vibrant and community-gathering space, is committed to building a cultural platform that embraces creativity, diversity, and community connection. By providing a stage for emerging and independent creators, it promotes innovative storytelling and artistic expression, echoing the evolution of the city's cultural context. "Tai Kwun Stone Steps Cinema" and "Fong Hung Music Gathering" provide important exhibition and performance spaces for independent films and small-scale music productions, giving them opportunities for display and exchange. Entering the 25/26 season, this dual series will debut with a new curatorial direction and lineup, allowing different categories of film screenings and live performances to flourish and resonate together. Since 2021, "Fong Hung Music Gathering" has realized its artistic vision by creating an intimate stage presenting live performances of different styles from classical, jazz, pop to world music. The program is curated by independent musicians and producers, encouraging them to present the diverse landscape of Hong Kong's music industry from unique perspectives. Starting September 2025, the program will expand to cover broader musical territories including indie music, jazz, musical theatre, folk, and ambient music. Musicians will also share personal insights beyond performances, allowing audiences to genuinely experience the evolution of different musical styles. The season will kick off on September 5-7, 2025 with "Sound the Future," curated by veteran curator and producer Lung Chik Chi, showcasing Hong Kong's vibrant independent music scene. The program gathers indie singer-songwriters and bands of diverse styles, with performances by OJ Reambillo, ROSEMANCES, Joya, CHANCHARLIE, and Wing It Dawn. Opening Hours: Daily

This Christmas, GATE33 Gallery joins hands with Hong Kong-based non-profit ALAN (ARTISTS who LOVE ANIMALS & NATURE) to present a multimedia exhibition exploring coexistence of humanity and nature in our shared urban habitats through artists' works from Hong Kong, Japan, and Italy. The engaging and playful interactive art experience invites visitors to navigate the urban environment through the eyes of wildlife—encouraging empathy, respect for other species, and a renewed awareness of balance and harmony within our shared world. Featuring 10 international artist collectives, the exhibition includes interactive installations such as 'My Tail Generator' by Sino Inc. from Japan, 'RGB Landscape' by Carnovsky from Italy, and works by Hong Kong artists exploring urban wildlife coexistence. Admission is free, with weekend and holiday docent tours available.

The Repulse Bay Arcade presents 'Eileen Chang's Repulse Bay: Love, Fragility and Beauty' exhibition, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the renowned Chinese writer's passing. The exhibition explores the deep connection between this literary giant and the iconic Repulse Bay Hotel. Running from October 1, 2025 to March 1, 2026, the exhibition invites visitors to journey through the history of the Repulse Bay Hotel and Eileen Chang's literary brilliance, discovering how the hotel became a source of inspiration for this legendary Chinese literary figure and influenced her creative work during times of change. The exhibition features precious artifacts including the hotel's 1941 menu, historical photographs, and previously unreleased materials that witness the glorious history of the Repulse Bay Hotel. Additionally, the exhibition specially displays reproductions of Eileen Chang's manuscripts and letters generously loaned by Hong Kong Metropolitan University, allowing visitors to glimpse into Eileen Chang's inner world and understand how the Repulse Bay Hotel nurtured her exploration of desire and pursuit of beauty in a fleeting world.

Hong Kong's beloved winter tradition returns with thrilling rides, exciting games, and tasty treats! The AIA Carnival is coming back to the Central Harbourfront with new adventures and old favourites. This year features an adrenaline-pumping line-up of thrill rides, family favourites and kid-friendly rides, including headline rides making their debut in Hong Kong and even Asia for the very first time. The Carnival showcases a fresh range of toys, some made exclusively for the event, including many popular characters, plus three brand-new carnival games. Expanded food and beverage offerings serve up a wide array of international flavours, local favourites, and classic carnival snacks. Entertainment includes music programming every weekend, roving entertainers, and performances at the Henderson Land Community Arena celebrating the city's rich creative spirit. The fan-favourite Blue Girl Dai Pai Dong returns with a refreshed lineup from lively Canto-disco parties to label showcases spotlighting emerging local artists. Discover whimsical and eye-catching themed areas with Instagram-worthy installations perfect for photos. Special offers available for students with valid ID (free weekday admission except Jan 9 & 16) and seniors aged 60+ (buy-one-get-one-free circus tickets on weekdays).

The Qing Dynasty (1644–1911) was a Manchu-ruled regime whose military foundation was built upon rigorous military organization, excellent military technology, and a unique martial spirit. The Forbidden City, as the political and military center, carries over 200 years of Qing Dynasty military memory, fully reflecting the Manchu inheritance of martial traditions, absorption and innovation of military technology, and the cultural approach to creating ritual systems. It is a rich treasury of traditional military culture. The exhibition displays approximately 190 Qing Dynasty imperial military artifacts from the Palace Museum collection, including helmets, bows and arrows, swords, horse equipment, paintings, textiles, books, and scientific instruments among many categories of rich artifacts. The exhibition is divided into six units: 'Rise of the Eight Banners', 'Swords of the Realm', 'Archery and Firearms', 'Military Drills and Ceremonies', 'History Through Images', and 'Coastal Defense'. Through rich artifacts and diverse perspectives, it presents the development of Qing Dynasty military organization, technology, and art, enhancing the audience's understanding of Qing Dynasty military culture. The exhibition is jointly organized by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the Palace Museum to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Palace Museum. The exhibition is exclusively sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.