What's on in January 2027
January in Hong Kong kicks off the year with winter festivals, New Year events and cosy indoor experiences. From exhibitions and markets to live music and family activities, there’s plenty to fill your weekends. We’ve rounded up the best things to do this month—whether you’re after a quiet gallery visit, a lively market or a day out with the family. Browse dates and venues below and plan your month ahead so you don’t miss what’s on.
Ongoing this month
Sha Tin
Continue to Cherish: Leslie Cheung 70th Birthday Memorial Exhibition
Hong Kong Heritage Museum marks what would have been Leslie Cheung's 70th birthday with a fuller, richer sequel to the 2023 "Continue to Cherish" memorial show. Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and curated by Florence Chan (陳淑芬), with support from LesFANmily (「哥」迷會), it looks back at the singer-actor who still defines Hong Kong pop culture for generations of fans — and for the "post-Leslie" wave discovering him online. Expect selected vinyl and albums, stage costumes, film posters and stills, awards, and pop-culture memorabilia, woven through multimedia programmes and photo spots. For the first time, parts of Leslie's former home are reconstructed on site — a quieter, more intimate chapter beside the glitter of the concert stage and the silver screen. The exhibition traces his music beyond Hong Kong — from Japan and Korea to Malaysia, the US, Canada, Australia and the UK — and the film career of over fifty titles that won him Hong Kong Film Awards and international recognition. 📅 Dates: 9 September 2026 – 10 May 2027 ⏰ Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Tue–Fri); 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Sat–Sun); closed Mondays (except public holidays) 📍 Special Exhibition Gallery 5, 1/F, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Sha Tin 🎟 Admission: check museum website for ticket details 🔗 https://hk.heritage.museum/tc/exhibitions/leslie70th.html
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)