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

Hong Kong Opera is bringing Donizetti's beloved comic opera *L'elisir d'amore* to the stage this August at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. 🎭 Directed by internationally acclaimed director Tong Sun Sun, this semi-staged production offers an immersive experience where the orchestra and conductor perform alongside the singers, allowing audiences to feel the full power of live orchestral music combined with stunning vocal artistry. This marks the third collaboration between director Tong and Hong Kong Opera, following the success of *The Merry Widow* and *The Abduction from the Seraglio*. Known for her innovative vision and ability to weave local cultural elements into productions, Tong previously incorporated Cantonese dialogue in *The Merry Widow* to great acclaim. *L'elisir d'amore* blends romance, humor, and unforgettable melodies into an emotionally resonant evening of entertainment. Featuring talented local opera singers, this production promises to captivate both seasoned opera lovers and first-time audiences alike. 📅 Dates: August 14–15, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall 🎟 Tickets: HK$200 / $300 / $400 / $500 🎫 Public sale starts: June 9, 2026, 10:00 AM via URBTIX

Get ready for the biggest water party since Ocean Park Water World's opening! 🌊💃🎶 Dive into a nostalgic summer celebration as Water World transforms into a retro paradise with the "Beat The Summer" party series, featuring the classic 80s theme "Swim Like the 80s"! 🎵 CANTON BEATS [Night] Every Saturday and Sunday from July 4 to August 30 (except August 22), 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Dance to remixed Cantonese songs and classic hits spun by celebrity DJs! The first four sessions feature an incredible lineup: • DJ SURA - Electronic music queen from South Korea • AMBER NA (藍星蕾) - Super popular Malaysian DJ • DJ KIXON - Popular DJ sensation • DJ SUNB - The doctor DJ With dazzling visual effects and pulsating beats, the party atmosphere reaches its peak! 📸 Day & Night Neon Photo Spots + Online Life 3-Frame! The all-new retro theme "Swim Like the 80s" decorates the entire Water World, from the giant capsule toy machine in the Coral Lobby to the third-floor terrace. Photo installations include: • Nostalgic cha chaan teng (Hong Kong-style café) food themes • "Pipe King" glow-in-the-dark art gallery • Multiple giant neon light installations When the lights turn on at night, Water World transforms into the ultimate party venue! Plus, capture memories with the new 80s-themed "Online Life 3-Frame" photo experience. 🌟 ASIA IDOL Splash Night August 22, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM A special night featuring super popular Asian idol groups! Enjoy fan meet-and-greets, resident DJ performances, and rotating performances by six popular boy and girl groups from different regions. 🎮 Water Sports Battles + Poolside Bar Experience various water sports competitions and chill at the poolside bar with refreshing drinks while enjoying the party vibes. This is your chance to relive the golden era of the 80s while enjoying the coolest summer party under dazzling lights and electrifying music. Whether you're a retro enthusiast or party lover, this event promises unforgettable summer memories! 📅 Dates: July 4 - August 31, 2026 (Party nights: Saturdays & Sundays 6:30-9:30 PM, except Aug 22) ⏰ Park Hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily 📍 Ocean Park Water World, 33 Ocean Drive, Aberdeen, Hong Kong 🎟️ Tickets available from June 8, 2026

Discover the mythical creatures lurking in Hong Kong's peaks! 🏔️👹 Artist Choi King Hong is bringing his acclaimed "Hong Kong Mountain Monster" series back home after a successful exhibition in Tokyo, Japan in 2025. This decade-long artistic journey comes full circle with a reimagined showcase at AMAZ by Lokianno in Causeway Bay. For this special Hong Kong exhibition, the artist has completely redesigned all the mountain monsters, breathing new life into these fantastical beings. In a creative fusion of tradition and imagination, he transforms Hong Kong's four most challenging hiking trails — known in the local hiking community as the "four major exam routes" — into brand new monster characters. Each creature is brought to life through a unique blend of traditional Chinese ink painting techniques, creating a distinctive artistic style that bridges heritage and contemporary art. 🎨 Exhibition Highlights: • Reimagined mountain monster artworks from the complete series • New monster designs inspired by Hong Kong's legendary hiking trails • Fusion of traditional ink wash painting with modern creative expression • A decade of artistic evolution on display 🦍 Bonus Exhibition: Running concurrently at the same venue is the accompanying exhibition "Monkey Mountain Serial Robbery Case" — a collaborative showcase featuring modified soft vinyl toy artworks by various artists. This playful exhibition runs alongside the main show, adding another dimension to the creative celebration. Whether you're a hiking enthusiast, art lover, or collector of unique creative works, this exhibition offers a fresh perspective on Hong Kong's natural landscape through the lens of mythology and imagination. 📅 Dates: July 11 – August 12, 2026 ⏰ Hours: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM daily 📍 AMAZ by Lokianno (Causeway Bay), G/F & Basement, 2-4 Kingston Street, Fashion Walk

This June and July, Nikon invites you to step into a world where photography meets everyday life — right in the heart of Causeway Bay. Under the theme "Frame the Moment", the Nikon Experience Store is a multi-week pop-up destination designed for both seasoned shooters and curious newcomers alike. The headline attraction is the $2 Shoot & Stroll Causeway Bay experience — rent a Zf or the latest ZR camera for just HK$2, and spend 4 hours wandering the streets of Causeway Bay with your lens. Each rental comes with a specially designed photo map by Hong Kong Heritage Beauty to guide you to the neighbourhood's most iconic spots. When you're done, transfer your shots on the spot and pick your favourite to be printed as a 4R photo via the Epson EcoTank L18050 6-colour printer — a tangible memory to take home. You can even plaster extras onto the Photo Diary Wall and share your visual story with fellow visitors. Beyond the rental experience, four dedicated exhibition zones await: a Classic Nikon Camera Display tracing the evolution of optical craftsmanship across decades; an Image Recipe Gallery showcasing curated shots from the Zf and ZR; a Nikon Zf Colour Wall displaying the full range of body colours; and a hands-on Zf & ZR Try-Out Zone for those who want to feel the cameras in action. A special showcase of winning works from the Nikon x HKDI Denim Culture Fashion Photography Competition 2026 adds a creative, youth-driven dimension to the space. Exclusive limited-edition merchandise — including Nikon fashion tees, a GL x Nikon carry pouch, and a Nikon x Hakuba protective wrap — will be available on-site. And to top it all off, every visitor receives a complimentary cup of coffee to sip while soaking in the Zf & ZR experience. 📅 Date: June 5 – August 2, 2026 (Tuesday–Sunday), 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 2/F, 1-3 Pak Sha Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Safety Valve Gallery presents Tobe KAN's solo exhibition, "Good Afternoon, Good Evening, Good Night.", featuring a series of new and recent works by the artist. The exhibition title borrows the recurring line from the 1998 film The Truman Show — extending from the film's artificial constructed space into questions of how the everyday is repeated, how our sense of time becomes disrupted, and the structures and frameworks that quietly shape our imagination of home, nature, and identity — both physically and psychologically. Through painting and found objects, the exhibition unfolds along two parallel creative threads: one rooted in the artist's observations of plants encountered across Europe and Hong Kong; the other, more intimate and close to daily life — a series of domestic still lifes. Together, these works invite viewers to pause and reconsider the familiar — the routines we inhabit, the spaces we call home, and the quiet ways in which the world around us is always, subtly, being staged. Date: 6 June – 1 August 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Tuesday to Saturday) Venue: Safety Valve Gallery 3-F, Tai Sang Industrial Building, 25 Hing Wo Street, Tin Wan, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Film Archive, this special treasures exhibition is held at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum as part of the Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2026. 🎬 Featuring highlights from over 1.3 million archival items, the exhibition showcases rare film artefacts, costumes, posters, awards, and historical materials that trace the evolution of Hong Kong cinema. Visitors can journey through a "25th Anniversary Photo Tunnel," explore classic trailers, and experience immersive displays that bring the city's cinematic legacy to life. Interactive installations and oral history sections offer deeper insight into the people behind the films, celebrating decades of creativity and cultural impact. 📅 Dates: June 3, 2026 – March 29, 2027 ⏰ Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Tue, Wed–Fri); 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Sat–Sun); Closed Mondays 📍 Hong Kong Heritage Museum 🎟 Admission: Free

What if the humble chopstick, your toothbrush, or a traffic light held secrets you never noticed? This summer, M+ throws open its doors to "Design Ah!", a landmark exhibition that transforms the mundane into the marvellous. Originating from NHK's award-winning Japanese children's educational TV programme Design Ah! neo, this is the first time the exhibition has ventured beyond Japan — and it lands in spectacular fashion at the M+ Ground Floor Hall. Co-produced by NHK Education Corporation, NHK Promotions Inc., and TOKYO NODE, the show is helmed by celebrated designer Taku Satoh, with visual direction by Yugo Nakamura and music direction by Shuta Hasunuma. Spread across 21 interactive installations and immersive audio-visual spaces, the exhibition deconstructs the design logic hidden within 10 everyday human behaviours — walking, eating, sitting, gripping, and more. Far from dry theory, this is design you play with: hands-on games, participatory installations, and sensory rooms invite visitors of all ages to see the world with fresh eyes. Hong Kong gets its own special touch, with select exhibits incorporating local visual culture and culinary references. And every evening, M+'s iconic façade comes alive with M+ Ah!, a newly commissioned work that reframes Hong Kong street scenes through a bold new visual lens. This is the exhibition that makes you stop, look twice, and go — "Ah!" 📅 Dates: - Tuesdays to Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Fridays: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (June 27, 2026 – January 10, 2027) 📍 M+, 38 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District, Kowloon 🎟 Tickets: HK$190 (Standard) / HK$100 (Concession)

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!

Football history is coming to life right here in Hong Kong! The FIFA Museum is making its very first stop in the city with a spectacular special exhibition, running for six full months and packed with original artefacts, multimedia storytelling, and hands-on interactive experiences. Step into the world of the beautiful game and trace the journey of football from its earliest roots to the grandest stages on Earth. Marvel at legendary pieces from the official FIFA Museum collection — including Pelé's passport that accompanied him to the World Cup, the match ball from the iconic 2006 Italy vs France penalty shootout final, and Olga Carmona's boots from Spain's triumphant 2023 Women's World Cup campaign. The exhibition also shines a spotlight on Asia's remarkable football legacy — from hosting the inaugural FIFA Women's World Cup™ to a record-breaking nine AFC members qualifying for FIFA World Cup 2026™. Hong Kong's own century-long football heritage takes centre stage too, celebrating the city's enduring role in the development of Asian football. Don't miss The Trophies zone featuring replicas of the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy and the Jules Rimet Trophy, or the iconic Rainbow installation — a vibrant tribute to the diverse individuals who make up the global football family. 📅 Opening Gala: May 28, 2026 (Thursday), 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📅 Exhibition Runs: May 29 – November 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Daily 📍 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong 🎟️ VIP Ticket: HK$1,000 | Adult: HK$180–198 | Concession: HK$140 🗓️ Pre-booking Opens: April 16, 2026, 10:00 AM | Public Sales: April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

Dive into the fascinating world of games through art, technology, and culture! 🎮🎨 Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Bangor Gallery, City University of Hong Kong presents "Play with Art" (游於藝乎) — a groundbreaking exhibition that explores games as a significant and influential form of cultural and collective interaction. Curated by Professor Espen Aarseth, Dean of the School of Creative Media at CityU, this exhibition brings together a captivating collection of playable and interactive exhibits that trace the evolution of games while showcasing their profound impact on society. The exhibition embodies the School of Creative Media's interdisciplinary approach, combining art, technology, and academia to delve deep into the essence of gaming. 🎯 Exhibition Focus: The exhibition centers on two main themes: the evolution of games and their cultural impact. It aims to uncover and challenge common myths and misconceptions about gaming, presenting a comprehensive view of this dynamic medium. 🎲 Six Exhibition Zones: Through six distinct zones featuring diverse works, the exhibition traces gaming's evolutionary journey — from its origins before human civilization through major technological revolutions including writing systems, printing press, and digital computers. Visitors will discover how games have developed across different cultural and social contexts throughout history. 🌟 Exhibition Highlights: • Interactive and playable exhibits that engage visitors directly • Historical perspective on gaming evolution across millennia • Exploration of games as cultural artifacts and social phenomena • Interdisciplinary approach bridging humanities and sciences • Debunking gaming myths through academic research and artistic expression Since its establishment in 2016, the Bangor Gallery has been dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, knowledge transfer research, cultural innovation, and deep community engagement. "Play with Art" continues this mission by fostering the integration of humanities and sciences, breaking down disciplinary boundaries, and facilitating knowledge exchange. Whether you're a gamer, artist, researcher, or simply curious about the cultural significance of play, this exhibition offers a unique intellectual feast that redefines games as an essential cultural form. ⚠️ Advance booking required for visits 📅 Dates: July 4 – October 25, 2026 ⏰ Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily 📍 Bangor Gallery, City University of Hong Kong, 18/F, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong

Step into the extraordinary world of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the legendary aviator and author behind one of the most beloved books of all time! ✈️✨ To celebrate the 80th anniversary of The Little Prince's publication in France, the University Museum and Art Gallery at HKU, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Hong Kong, presents this captivating exhibition that takes you on a journey through the multifaceted life of Saint-Exupéry. Through rare photographs, letters, maps, personal belongings, manuscripts, and original editions, discover the man behind the masterpiece — a son, friend, writer, artist, aviation pioneer, and adventurer all rolled into one. The exhibition explores his remarkable life from multiple perspectives, revealing the real-life experiences that inspired him to create The Little Prince. 📖 At the heart of the exhibition lies the iconic tale itself. Trace the birth and evolution of the Little Prince character through design sketches and quotes, uncovering the initial concept, creative process, and fascinating editorial details that shaped this philosophical treasure. Plus, snap unforgettable photos with exclusive Little Prince character sculptures available only in Hong Kong! This cross-generational cultural celebration invites you to delve deep into the soul behind this literary gem and rediscover a timeless story about courage, love, and what truly matters in life. 📅 Dates: June 26 – October 18, 2026 ⏰ Hours: • Tuesday – Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM • Sunday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM • Closed on Mondays 📍 University Museum and Art Gallery, T.T. Tsui Building, 1/F, HKU Special thanks to IWC Schaffhausen and the Museum Society of the University of Hong Kong for their generous support in making this exhibition possible.

L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is bringing its most ambitious exhibition yet to Hong Kong — and it's one you won't want to miss. Running from 23 May to 11 October 2026 at K11 MUSEA in Tsim Sha Tsui, this landmark showcase brings together approximately 120 rare coral jewellery pieces and artistic specimens, making it the largest exhibition ever mounted by the school's Hong Kong chapter. Through three distinct lenses — biology, gemology, and art history — the exhibition invites visitors to explore the multifaceted world of coral: from its origins in the ocean's depths to its revered place in human culture and fine jewellery craftsmanship. Whether you're a jewellery enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply curious about the stories hidden within precious materials, this is a rare opportunity to encounter coral in a way that is both scientifically illuminating and visually breathtaking. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Room 510A, 5/F, K11 MUSEA.

The globally acclaimed immersive experience Bubble Planet has finally arrived in Hong Kong! Having toured New York, London, Singapore and beyond — with over 5 million visitors worldwide — Bubble Planet is now taking over the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal this summer. Step into a 27,000 sq ft surreal bubble universe featuring 11 themed zones designed to dazzle all five senses. From infinite mirror rooms and giant ball pits to cutting-edge VR journeys and bubble performances by futuristic robots, every corner is a photo-worthy, fully interactive adventure. 🫧 11 Themed Zones. Fully Interactive. All Ages Welcome. Whether you're an art lover, a family with kids, or just looking for a unique weekend outing, Bubble Planet offers an unforgettable escape from reality. 🎟️ Tickets from HK$170 (Children) / HK$210 (Adults). Use code 26EARLYHK10 for 10% off! Date: 29 June – 30 September 2026 Venue: Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, 2/F Baggage Hall A, 33 Shing Fung Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong Opening Hours: Mon–Thu & Sun: 10:00–19:00 (Last entry 18:00) Fri–Sat: 10:00–20:00 (Last entry 19:00) Duration: Approx. 60–90 minutes Admission: From HK$170 (children 3+); children aged 2 and under enter free

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.