What's on this month in Hong Kong

A short list of exhibitions, visits, and family plans still worth going to — not every listing in the city.

This month's picks

Four plans still running this month, with a lead you can actually decide on.

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Aberdeen

Beat The Summer Water World Party - Classic 80s Theme

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

Around town — neighbourhoods with something on

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Tsim Sha Tsui

Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci

Opera Hong Kong closes out the 2026 season with one of the most enduring pairings in the repertoire: Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, staged back-to-back at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre from 8 to 11 October. Both works belong to the Italian verismo tradition — short, sharp, and unflinching in their portrayal of jealousy, honour, and revenge. Cavalleria Rusticana unfolds on Easter morning in a Sicilian village, where Santuzza's love for Turiddu curdles into betrayal and bloodshed; its famous Intermezzo alone is worth the price of admission. Pagliacci follows a travelling commedia troupe whose performance collapses into real tragedy when Canio discovers his wife Nedda's affair — the aria "Vesti la giubba" remains one of opera's most heartbreaking moments. Warren Mok produces; Roberto Gianola conducts the Hong Kong Philharmonic, with the Opera Hong Kong Chorus and Children Chorus. Enrico Castiglione directs and designs the production. Sung in Italian with Chinese and English surtitles. Performances: 8, 9 and 10 October at 7:30 PM; 11 October matinee at 2:30 PM. Alternate casts appear on 8/10 October and 9/11 October respectively. Tickets from HK$280 to HK$1,280 via URBTIX: https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/15371/ Early-bird booking at 20% off until 31 August 2026.

Coming up later this season

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