What's on in December 2026
December in Hong Kong is packed with festive events, winter markets and year-end celebrations. From exhibitions and concerts to family activities and seasonal pop-ups, there’s something for everyone. Use the list below to plan your month—we’ve grouped events by “only this month”, “also this month” and “ongoing”, with dates and venues, so you can fill your calendar and book or save the ones you don’t want to miss.
Ongoing this month
Sha Tin
Reaching 25: Hong Kong Film Archive Treasures Exhibition — Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2026
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
Tsim Sha Tsui
Design Ah! — Experiencing the Wonder of Everyday Design
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)
Yau Ma Tei
The Journey of Light and Shadow at Yau Ma Tei Police Station
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!