What’s on in Hong Kong: January 2024
AIA Carnival
Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with excitement and endless fun at this award-winning annual winter festival. This year’s carnival features 25 thrilling rides, 30 games, and 40 interactive installations and “UBS Presents the World Circus,” a mesmerising production by the globally acclaimed Gandeys Circus.
When: Until February 25
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space
The Green Power Hike
This year, The Green Power Hike offers three routes running from The Peak to Big Wave Bay (50km); Tai Tam Country Park to Big Wave Bay (25km) and Aberdeen Country Park to The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association Sandilands Centre (10km).
The Green Power Hike focuses on a “Leave-No-Trace” concept with participants encouraged to take their own rubbish away, recycle and reduce usage. A green approach is adopted throughout the planning of the hike with materials reduced and reused as much as possible. During the event day, no disposable cups or bottles are distributed and collection bins are set up for sorting recyclables and fruit peels. Funds raised go towards the environmental education works of Green Power.
When: January 13
Where: Starting points depend on distance
FWD Insurance 10th Anniversary Presents teamLab Future Park
There are just a few days left to check out this exhibition that explores the crossroads between art and technology is coming to Hong Kong. Tickets available via the FWD MAX Platform and Trip.com.
When: Until January 14
Where: 13/F, Enterprise Square Five, MegaBox, 38 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay
Chinese New Year Flower Markets
There are many flower markets held across Hong Kong during Chinese New Year; the markets in Victoria Park, Causeway Bay and in Fa Hui Park, Mong Kok are the biggest and definitely worth a visit.
When: January 16-22
Where: Victoria Park, Causeway Bay and Fa Hui Park, Mong Kok
Mothercare Warehouse Sale
Great news for any expecting parents out there – Mothercare will host a warehouse sale with clothes, baby products and toys at up to 70% off and select items from $10.
When: January 18-22
Where: Unit D, 13A/F, Gemstar Tower, No.23 Man Lok Street, Hung Hom
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
Standard Chartered Bank has sponsored the Hong Kong Marathon since 1997.
In 2016, the event was upgraded to Gold Label Road Race status by the International Association of Athletics Federations. The full race is 42km, and there is also a half marathon and a 10 km wheelchair race. Although, unfortunately, it’s too late to enter this year’s race, you can still line the streets to cheer on the runners.
When: January 21
Where: Starting point is Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
KidsFest!
KidsFest! makes an exciting return to Hong Kong, dazzling young theatre lovers and enthusiastic fans with world-class theatre productions. The wildly popular and interactive Dinosaur Zoo offers children the chance to feed and touch realistic dinosaurs. Other highlights included productions based on the beloved children’s books, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and I Believe in Unicorns. Tickets are on sale now at HK TICKETING.
When: January 25-February 28
Where: Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre,The Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts, Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai
Mickey’s Year of the Dragon celebration
Spread your wings and experience the uplifting festive celebrations with beloved Disney friends in their brand-new festive attire. With Chinese New Year decorations nesting neatly throughout the park, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and many more friends don bright and festive outfits to ring in the Year of the Dragon with an all-new “Mickey’s Year of the Dragon Celebration” New Year performance. Click here for tickets and opening hours.
When: January 25 to February 25
Where: Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island
The Lion Rock Press Sample Sale
Over two days The Lion Rock Press are set to host their popular sample sale at their Sheung Wan showroom with end-of-line products, production samples, slight seconds, seasonal goodies and overstock at most excellent bargain prices!
When: January 26-27
Where: The Lion Rock Press, 1005 10/F Arion Commercial Centre, 2-12 Queen’s Road West, Sheung Wan
Disney Classic Live in Concert Presents Lang Lang
World-famous pianist Lang Lang is set to present a masterful music performance at the Castle of Magical Dreams to launch the Park’s “Magical Year After Year” Chinese New Year celebration, which will run from January 25 to February 25. Lang Lang and a talented string quartet will blend classic Disney melodies with stunning visual effects including projection mapping and engaging storytelling. Standard and VIP Seating Area Passes are now available for public sale here priced from $980.
When: January 27
Where: Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island
The Repulse Bay Handmade Hong Kong Chinese New Year Market
Throughout the day, The Repulse Bay will be filled with Hong Kong’s finest crafters and artisans. The market is free to enter.
When: January 27, 11am-6pm
Where: Seaview Terrace, The Repulse Bay, 109 Repulse Bay Road, Hong Kong
Hong Kong 100 Ultra Trail Race
Hong Kong 100 is an ultra endurance race that takes place in Hong Kong. Runner can choose routes of 56km or 103km. The 103km course starts in Pak Tam Chung on the Sai Kung Peninsula and covers some of the most beautiful scenery in Hong Kong, including remote and unspoilt beaches, ancient forests, nature trails, reservoirs and steep hills.
When: January 18-20
Where: Starting point depends on distance.
Auction of Playboy, Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe collections
Rare memorabilia, fashion treasures, and iconic artefacts from the collections of Playboy, Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe will go under the hammer at Hollywood’s Julien’s Auctions from March 28 to March 30 in Los Angeles. Prior to the auction, over 50 highlights will travel to Hong Kong for a public exhibition at the Fringe Club from January 27 to February 1.
When: January 27-February 1
Where: Anita Chan Lai-ling Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central
An evening of enhanced vitality at The Spa
Senior Spa Director, Dr Tania Bardhan at Four Seasons Hotel will host an enlightening evening focused on enhancing vitality as she invites Co-Founder of Joint Dynamics, Andrew Cox, Joint Dynamics’ exercise physiologist, Geoff Bland, and Miles Price, Functional Medical Practitioner specialised in nutritional therapy from Peak Metabolism to delve into the fascinating subject of longevity and prosperity in life. Tickets cost $780. Book directly with Spa at (852) 3196 8900, spa.hkg@fourseasons.com
When: January 30, 7 pm–10pm
Where: Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central
China Coast Marathon and Half Marathon
Entries closing soon for 2024 China Coast Marathon and Half Marathon. Don’t miss out on a chance to run in Hong Kong’s oldest road marathon run in the beautiful location of High Island Reservoir and UNESCO Geopark. Register here.
When: February 4
Where: Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung
Chinese New Year Race Meeting 2024
Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chinese New Year Race Meeting 2024 will take place at Sha Tin Racecourse, expect exciting horse racing, lion dance performances, festive flowers and a musical performance by singer Joey Yung.
When: February 12, 11am-6pm
Where: Sha Tin Racecourse, Sha Tin
