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Dates: 29 August – 23 October 2023
Venue: Along Lee Tung Avenue, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island
This Mid-Autumn Festival, Lee Tung Avenue presents the ‘Moon Fest Lumiere’ on the 200-metres-long, tree-lined pedestrian walkway with over 800 auspicious lanterns, including designs like the Jade Rabbit and goldfish for the first time. The ‘LED Fire Dragon Fiesta’ is also making a comeback so visitors can get up close to the glowing dragon and experience this unique rendition of the intangible cultural heritage.
Dates: 8 September – 28 November 2023
Venue: Various Venues
Great Music 2023 gathers renowned musicians and ensembles from all over the world in Hong Kong. They will perform an array of exciting and diversified music programmes, including Warabe performed by Japanese leading taiko drumming troupe Kodo; two concerts starring national-level orchestra, China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra. American male a cappella group Naturally 7 will showcase their mastery of vocal performance, while cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott will play in a duo recital together.
Dates: 15 September – 8 October 2023
Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Located at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza water pool, The Moon Machine is an interactive lighting installation, with colours that change in response to the size of the crowd gathering in its vicinity. Visitors can witness how the moons of myriad faces evolve.
Dates: 20 September to December 2023 (Every Wednesday evening)
Venue: Happy Valley Racecourse, Hong Kong Island
Every Wednesday, members of the public and visitors can enjoy free admission to Happy Valley Racecourse’s Public Enclosure for an evening of fabulous fun and excitement. Enjoy the trackside thrill of Hong Kong’s world-class horse racing, as well as an array of thematic entertainment and gourmet delicacies from the food trucks on-site.
Dates: 22 September – 14 October 2023 (Every Friday & Saturday)
Venue: K11 MUSEA & Avenue of Stars, 18 Salisbury Road, Victoria Dockside, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
The Avenue of Stars pays homage to Hong Kong’s film scene, with names of the industry’s brightest stars inscribed on commemorative plaques along the harbourside walkway. Co-organised with K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong’s first cultural waterfront market is a nostalgic tribute to the spirit of Hong Kong cinema, lined with nearly 30 market booths, offering a range of street delicacies and live performances of classic films’ theme songs.
Dates: 23 September – 2 October 2023
Venue: Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island
This year’s lantern carnival at Victoria Park showcases traditional elements of the Mid-Autumn Festival. There will also be a range of intangible cultural heritage programmes.
Dates: 27 September – 2 October 2023
Venue: Water Sports and Recreation Precinct, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island
The Waterfront Carnival is the first nostalgic night carnival taking place at the Wan Chai harbourfront area. Blending elements of Hong Kong culture, art, music and technology, the event comprises classic Hong Kong street food, music and dance performances, drone shows, film screenings, special workshops and art exhibitions, as well as stalls selling different products, snacks and drinks.
Date: 1 October 2023
Venue: Victoria Harbour between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui
Join the huge crowds heading to Victoria Harbour to celebrate the 74th birthday of the People's Republic of China with a glittering fireworks display comprising eight scenes.
Dates: 3–26 October 2023
Venue: Freespace, Art Park, Wonderland, M+ and Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District
Freespace Jazz Fest returns for its fifth and largest edition. The festival features over 500 local and international top musicians in indoor and outdoor music programmes and a series of free programmes, workshops, food and beverage offerings and weekend market in the West Kowloon Cultural District, connecting music fans through diverse jazz music and audience experiences.