Welcome 2026 in style with the New Year Countdown at the Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct in Central! Enjoy a brand-new format of live music performances combined with stunning light shows, sharing positive energy and heartfelt blessings! Additionally, there will be multiple countdown events happening throughout the city for residents and visitors to ring in the new year together.
This year's Hong Kong New Year Countdown will take place at the Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct in Central, with a brand-new format that combines live performances by singers and captivating light shows. Featured performers include local artists Jay Fung and Cloud Wan, as well as the internationally acclaimed group Air Supply, who will deliver a special performance of their timeless classic hits. The event will also feature a children’s choir and the Hong Kong Police Band, setting the stage for the countdown moment.
Additionally, the walls of eight iconic buildings participating in the Immersive Light Show in Central will feature light projections of a giant countdown clock and seasonal patterns. Then, a three-minute light performance themed 'New Hope, New Beginnings' will unfold, sending blessings to on-site and global audiences as we collectively welcome the new year.
The event will be broadcast live across multiple media platforms, allowing global audiences to join in the countdown, to share positive energy and goodwill with both residents and visitors as they usher in 2026.
Note: To facilitate the event, special traffic and transport arrangements will be in place that evening. The Hong Kong Tourism Board urges members of the public to pay close attention to detailed announcements from the relevant government departments.
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