Things To Do In Hong Kong: Best Events & Weekend Activities For Your Diary This January

Get your calendars ready, we’ve rounded up the best things to do in Hong Kong this January, including the much-anticipated Big Bounce World Tour, Chinese New Year-themed events and exciting pop-ups sure to delight your tastebuds and wreck havoc on your wallets!

Wondering what to do this weekend? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve assembled the best events and happenings in Hong Kong to add to your calendar now, from exciting events like the AIA Carnival returning for its 10th anniversary, globally-renowned chefs and artists bringing their marvels to the city, and all the Chinese New Year delights you could hope for! Scroll through for what to do around town this January 2025. Plus, never miss out on an event by checking out our regularly updated events calendar.

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New January Events & Weekend Activities In Hong Kong

The AIA Carnival Returns For Its 10th Anniversary

The AIA Carnival is back and bigger than ever, celebrating its milestone 10th birthday this year. Returning to its prime position on the Central Harbourfront, the event invites guests to enjoy over 20 thrilling rides, 30+ exciting games, and even more interactive installations – some never seen before! As usual, the much-loved winter tradition will feature Instagram-worthy New Year’s themed attractions, delicious food stalls, and inspirational performances by local community groups. Plus, the all-new AIA Alta presents The World Circus until Sunday, 9 February, captivating audiences with an incredible line-up of jaw-dropping acts like motorbike riders and acrobats on show in the Big Top tent!

Students can receive 2-for-1 prices for weekday circus seats using the code STUDENT50! Valid student ID must be shown at entrance. Discount available from 2 to 24 January, 2025.

When: Friday, 20 December to Sunday, 16 February (closed Friday, 10 January), 11am to 10pm
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: AIA Carnival Online Tickets – $160 (Off-Peak Days); $170 (Standard Days); $180 (Peak Days); The World Circus Online Tickets – $150 to $400 (Off-Peak Days); $175 to $450 (Standard Days); $200 to $500 (Peak Days)

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Join The World’s Largest Inflatable Bounce Party

It doesn’t matter how old you are, as long as you have some joy in your heart and a spring in your step, “HSBC Life The Big Bounce World Tour — Hong Kong” is going to be the highlight of your day (or night)! Incubase Studio is bringing the world’s largest inflatable event from America right here to the Great Lawn of the West Kowloon Art Park to cap off 2024 and kick off the new year. There will be multiple sessions running in custom-built giant inflatables so you can bounce from day to night. Families are encouraged to enjoy the morning and afternoon sessions. When the bounce house transforms into an “After Dark Party”, those above the age of 16 are invited to join the wildest outdoor party — complete with giant slides, ball pits and basketball hoops, not to mention live DJ performances throughout!

When: Saturday, 21 December to Sunday, 5 January, 2025
Where: Great Lawn, Art Park, West Kowloon Cultural District, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Tickets start from $179 — book here.

“Outlier 個別事件” Photography Exhibition

Head to multipurpose space Heath in Tsim Sha Tsiu to catch Wing Wong’s photography exhibition “Outlier”, which explores the quiet beauty of human connection and the spaces we inhabit. Blending intimacy with distance, her work captures fleeting moments with strangers, revealing glimpses of their worlds through her unique lens. The images offer a fresh and deeply personal perspective on modern life that’s both thought-provoking and visually stunning, so you and your friends can spend the day sharing your interpretations.

When: Thursday, 19 December, 2024 to Sunday, 19 January, 2025
Where: Heath, B/F, 36-44 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
How much: Free to attend — click here for more details.

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McDonald’s Celebrates 50 Years In Hong Kong

McDonald’s is bringing a dose of nostalgia to Hong Kong with its iconic Ronald McDonald benches popping up at 50 locations like The Peak, Ocean Terminal at Harbour City, and selected branches for a limited time! Snap a selfie with the mascot, scan the special QR codes on each bench to collect unique e-stamps, and if you’re one of the first 50 to collect all 50, you’ll win a year’s supply of free Big Macs — dreamy, right? The excitement doesn’t stop there, from 2 January, the McDonald’s App is serving up a week of daily discounts, from nuggets and shakes to burgers and pies, keeping the good vibes (and tasty treats) rolling all week long!

When: Wednesday, 1 January to Wednesday, 8 January, 2025
Where: Various McDonald’s locations around Hong Kong
How much: Discounts range according to day and order

Hong Kong Fringe Festival 2025

The highly anticipated Hong Kong Fringe Festival is back! If you’ve never explored this dynamic celebration of creativity, 2025 is the perfect year to start. From dance and music to art and comedy, the beauty of the Fringe Festival is its dedication to expression and inclusivity, and the range of talents on display is truly boundless. With dozens of events spread across January, there will definitely be something for everyone!

When: Thursday, 2 January to Sunday, 26 January, 2025
Where: Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Varies depending on event — book tickets here.

Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea At The Butterfly Room

Celebrate Chinese New Year in style at Rosewood Hong Kong with a fabulously festive Afternoon Tea! It’s a feast for the senses, starting with a delightful butternut squash and beet amuse-bouche, followed by a parade of posh finger sandwiches featuring salmon, crab, butcher’s ham and egg. There’s a cheeky pre-dessert of strawberry, shiro-an and azuki bean to tickle your taste buds before you tuck into warm scones and coconut buns. The grand finale? A stunning plated dessert with mandarin, jasmine, flan and millefeuille, plus a swoon-worthy mignardise chocolate trolley! Pair it all with Mariage Frères tea or coffee and you’ve got the ultimate excuse for a New Year celebration that’s as delicious as it is luxurious!

When: Monday, 6 January to Tuesday, 11 February, 2025
Where: The Butterfly Room, Victoria Dockside, 2/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
How much: $568 per person

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Miss Take’s “A New Term” Drag Comedy Show

Miss Take (aka the “Sexiest Teacher Alive”) has flown in fresh from her sold out shows in the UK to bring us an evening of laughter, music and life lessons. Every ticket comes with a free drink, and you can even try a new cocktail inspired by Miss Take herself. Get ready for a naughty comedy drag show unlike any other for one night only — but make sure you’re not late, because Miss Take starts her “lessons” at 10pm sharp!

When: Saturday, 11 January, 2o25, doors open at 9:30pm
Where: VIVERE, 11/F, Sugar+, 31 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
How much: $212 per person — book here.

Discovery Bay Chinese New Year Market

With over 70 vendors already confirmed to set up shops, this year’s Discovery Bay Chinese New Year Market is on track to be one of the best yet. Whether you’re looking for coffee or calligraphy, delicious eats and drinks or fine jewellery and home decor, you’ll find absolutely everything at Handmade Hong Kong’s DB market. Could there be a more perfect way to spend a Sunday in preparation for the Year of the Snake?

When: Sunday, 19 January, 2025, 11am to 6pm
Where: Discovery Bay Plaza, Discovery Bay Road, Discovery Bay, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry — find out more here.

PMQ’s Tea Round 2025

Hong Kong’s largest tea fair returns to PMQ this January! Themed “Tea Round”, the event will feature Hong Kong’s established tea houses alongside innovative regional brands from Taiwan, South Korea and beyond. With 40 tea and gourmet stalls, talks, tea-tasting sessions, a tea sealing event and hands-on workshops, the fair is a great opportunity to learn more about Hong Kong’s favourite beverage — all while snacking away!

When: Friday, 17 January, 2025, 3pm to 7pm; Saturday, 18 January and Sunday, 19 January, 2025, 11am to 7pm
Where: PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry — RSVP here.

Chinese New Year Charity Market

The Salvation Army is staging a “Joyful Charity CNY Chill Fest” at the iconic and festive Lee Tung Avenue, bringing together local artisans and sellers who have crafted handmade products, with part of the proceeds going to those in need! Themed workshops will also be organised to immerse buyers in the Lunar New Year vibe, including DIY Blessing Rubbing and Lion Dance Figurine Painting!

When: Friday, 24 January to Sunday, 26 January, 2025
Where: Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry — to participate, follow Lee Tung Avenue here.

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Natural Wine Party At La Cabane

The collective and pop-up record store Bad Times Disco has partnered with La Cabane once again to bring back its Natural Wine Party! The casual alfresco gathering takes place right before Lunar New Year and celebrates the in-between holiday spirit. The party will include a record fair, an all-vinyl DJ lineup, curated secondhand clothing to try on and of course natural wine tasting from La Cabane. It’s free, during the day and open to the public!

When: Saturday, 25 January, 2025; 3pm to 8pm
Where: La Cabane, 62 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry, non-ticketed.

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She Runs Collective’s Sunday Social

Open to friends, partners and pets, this Sunday Social includes a walk from Bowen Road up to The Peak (one of Hong Kong’s most popular shaded hikes!) and a group coffee date at the top. The pathway is only about four kilometres, although there are sections with a steep incline. Regardless, you can join in on this no matter your fitness level, as She Runs Collective is a community-focused group with members (and one-time joiners) on at different stages of their health journeys!

When: Sunday, 26 January, 2025; 10am 
Where: The Bowen Road Fitness Trail, Magazine Gap Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong
How much: Free – Reserve a spot here.

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SOPHY x Kendra Koh Open Session

The sixth iteration of Eaton HK’s “Open Sessions” workshop series welcomes Hong Kong singer-songwriter SOPHY and successful film director Kendra Koh! Led by SOPHY, the two will engage in an artist conversation that unpacks the intersections between visual storytelling and pop music, how collaborations impact their creative processes and the impact of visual branding in music videos.

When: Sunday, 26 January, 2025, 5pm to 6:30pm
Where: Kino, 1/F , Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry —  RSVP here.

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Get ready to dive into one of Hong Kong’s most iconic Lunar New Year celebrations — the Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival! Every year, Lam Tsuen in Tai Po buzzes with energy as hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors flock to make their wishes. Join the fun by tossing your hopes onto the legendary wishing tree or lighting up the night with glowing wishing lanterns. Make the trek and ensure your Year of the Snake goes to plan!

When: Tuesday, 29 January to Wednesday, 12 February, 2025, 8:30am to 10pm
Where: Lam Tsuen Wishing Square, Lam Tsuen Heung Kung Sho Road, Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

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Meet Industry Leaders At Consensus 2025

Get ready, because Consensus 2025 is coming in hot! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill conference, it’s the world’s boldest gathering of trailblazers, disruptors and decision-makers, all descending on the buzzing streets of Hong Kong, to shake up the future of finance, tech and innovation. For three electrifying days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Blockchain, Web3 and AI communities from across the globe are teaming up and convening, so you can network and broker deals with some of the most exclusive people in the tech and finance world. Rub shoulders with the industry’s finest, strike deals that actually matter and dive headfirst into conversations so cutting-edge they could slice through steel!

Get 15% off using the code ‘SASSY’ at checkout! Valid until 19 February, 2025

When: Tuesday, 18 February to Thursday, 20 February 20, 2025; 8am to 6pm
Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: Pricing starts at $5,051 — Secure your tickets here.