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

Get your calendars ready, we’ve rounded up the best events in Hong Kong for the weekend and beyond this December, including TEDxTinHauWomen, fundraising cocktail parties and more…

Wondering what to do this weekend? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up the best events and happenings in Hong Kong to add to your calendar now, from arts and craft workshops to live music performances, the Hong Kong Island Coastal Trail Challenge, record fairs and so much more. Scroll through for what to do around town this December 2022. And, we keep refreshing this list with the latest upcoming events and activities, so bookmark this page to stay in the know!

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Editor’s Note: The situation in Hong Kong regarding closures and restrictions on opening hours due to the coronavirus is constantly evolving. It’s a good idea to check via the event provider’s website and social media accounts to see if there are any last-minute changes to these events and to ensure you’re aware of any restrictions they’ve put in place.

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Hong Kong Players’ Robin Hood, THE PANTO!

The Hong Kong Players Panto is back, marking its 61st consecutive year of annual pantomimes! Get in on the action early and book a seat today — because this is almost guaranteed to sell out. This year’s play centres on folk legend Robin Hood: the heroic outlaw with an agenda against greed and corruption, his Band of Merry Men and his true love, Maid Marion. Expect singing, dancing and a whole lot of fun. Grab your tickets now.

When: Thursday, 1 December to Sunday, 11 December, various show times according to day including 11am, 2:30pm, 3:30pm and 7:30pm
Where: Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: Balcony – $345, Stall – $395. Buy a ticket here.

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Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s Stride for a Cure 2022

Join the Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s annual virtual walkathon and give back during the festive season! By raising funds that all go directly to local cancer research and cancer care, Stride for a Cure helps make lives brighter not just for those with cancer now, but countless future generations. This year’s goal is $3 million. All you need to do is sign up! Invite friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you to hit the minimum fee of $500, as you walk, run or cycle. Every step you take will make a lasting difference. For more information, call 3667 6333.

When: Challenge Period – December 2022
Where: Online
How Much: $500 per person — register online now by Wednesday, 23 November. If you’re unable to join, you can also consider making a donation.

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Evercohol’s Speed Dating x Wine Tasting

Bored of online dating? We hear you! After years of restrictions, it’s time to get back out there — physically — and meet people in person. This speed dating soiree brought to you by Evercohol Wine Shop is the perfect opportunity to chat with new people as you engage in some wine tasting. Sip on 10 luxury wines from seven different countries (including Prestige Narince white from Turkey and Sparkling Moscato red sweet from Italy), play some dating-related games and even smoke a little hookah/shisha (provided upon request!).

Mention the code EVERCOHOL when buying your ticket via WhatsApp or email and get 10% off. Valid until Wednesday, 30 November 2022.

When: Friday, 2 December, 7pm to 9:30pm
Where: Unknown Shisha Bar, 73-75 Wyndham Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $660 per head, including wine, hookah/shisha and Mezze food
Contact: WhatsApp 5600 7571 or email evercohol@gmail.com

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A WOMAN ON THE MOON – Experimental Physical Theatre

Treat yourself to a night at the theatre, with this live experimental physical drama based on the myth of the Moon Goddess ‘Chang E’. “A Woman on the Moon” is an original contemporary play told for the first time by a stellar cast with an original live score and what promises to be an ethereal set. Carry your journey further by joining the exclusive VIP after-party on Friday, 2 December at a secret location (to be announced). This is a great chance to celebrate and support Hong Kong’s talented creative community!

When: Thursday, 1 to Sunday, 4 December, 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Where: Studio 303, Chong Yuet Ming Cultural Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
How much: $180 to $990 — buy a ticket here

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TEDxTinHauWomen – In Bloom

TEDxTinHauWomen returns this December with another thought-provoking theme “In Bloom” — representing the energy and perseverance that helps us grow and develop. Here we are in 2022, blossoming and opening our hearts to the world to emerge as strong, radiant women! ” In Bloom” sets the tone for you to hear from some truly inspirational speakers, enlightening us on topics as diverse as organised crime and censorship, sustainability and psychology and so much more.

When: Thursday, 1 December, 1pm to 7pm
Where: Xiqu Centre, Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $600 — buy a ticket here

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The Hong Kong Island Coastal Trail Challenge

Did you know you can walk around the entire coast of Hong Kong Island? Starting this December, this challenge invites you to walk or run any part of the Hong Kong Island Coastal Trail — a 65km-long loop divided into eight stages, covering the city’s history, heritage, greenery and, of course, its scenic shores. Walk the trail and get a goodie bag, and race for a chance to win amazing prizes!

When: Thursday, 1 December, 2022 to Tuesday, 31 January, 2023
Where: The Coastal Trail on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
How much: Free to join!

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Garage Greens Urban Farming Experience

Get some hands-on experience with growing your own food with this interactive urban farming workshop, where you’ll learn about organic farming, regenerative agriculture, the crops and plants that are able to thrive in Hong Kong’s unique climate and more while planting seeds and pruning greens.

Sassy Tip: Use the code SASSY10 to get 10% off your ticket!

When: Saturday, 3 December, 10am to 12pm
Where: Garage Academy Campus, 4/F, Beverly House, 93 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: $250+Eventbrite fees — buy a ticket here

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Bad Times Disco’s Record Fair & Swap at Terrible Baby

Calling all vinyl lovers! Bad Times Disco is partnering with Eaton to curate its first-ever community Record Fair & Swap, inviting local DJs and collectors to sell records from their prized collections. Browse vinyl records and secondhand and vintage clothing all afternoon with plenty of tunes, food and drinks to keep you going. You can even bring up to five records of your own (in good condition!) to exchange and trade!

When: Saturday, 3 December, 12pm to 5pm
Where: Terrible Baby, 4/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

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Holiday Improv Show by Hong Kong Improv

Kick off the holiday season with some laughs! Hong Kong Improv will be playing a variety of short-form and long-form improv games and Hong Kong Stories will tell some true holiday stories to inspire the performance. Seats are limited, so get yours soon.

When: Saturday, 3 December, 8:30pm to 10pm
Where: Terrible Baby, 4/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: From $263.50 ($250 +Zicket fee) — buy a ticket here

Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide x The Ritz-Carlton Wellbeing Program

Treat yourself to a day of healing therapies brought to you by Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide and The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. Hosted at the lofty Ritz-Carlton Spa on the 116/F of the ICC, your four-hour morning or afternoon session includes relationship coaching, a spa treatment, sound bath meditation and more — find out and see the full rundown here.

When: Saturday, 3 and Sunday, 4 December, 9:30am to 6pm
Where: Xiqu Centre, Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $1,960 — buy a ticket here

WeWeave Cultural Festival

Celebrating the 4th anniversary of The Mills, the WeWeave Cultural Festival is bringing together art, culture and music — with a series of live music experiences across the weekend and a pop-up with dessert stalls and special edition souvenirs. Talented local singers and performers in the line-up include local indie duo The Absent Brother, indie band The Hertz, Cantopop singer Mag Lam, the Hong Kong Chamber Orchestra and plenty more!

When: Saturday, 3 and Sunday, 4 December, 2pm to 5:30pm — see the schedule here
Where: Music performances on the G/F and pop-up stalls on the 1/F of The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong
How much: Free to join; live music experience requires tickets for entry that can be redeemed via the NF touch app

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HABITŪ’s Christmas DIY Workshops

Homegrown brand HABITŪ has organised three arts and crafts workshops this December where you can hand pour your own scented natural wax Christmas candle (Saturday, 3 December), use Belgian chocolate and jam to decorate festive desserts (Saturday, 10 December) and make your own holiday wreath with a Christmas garland, pine nuts and dried flowers (Saturday, 17 December).

Christmas Candle Workshop

When: Saturday, 3 December, 3pm to 4:30pm
Where: HABITŪ Mira Place One, Shop B142, B1, Mira Place 1, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $538, includes a box of HABITŪ homemade Gingie Family Cookies and one White Truffle Chestnut beverage — book here

Chocolate Art Workshop

When: Saturday, 10 December, 3pm to 4:30pm
Where: HABITŪ Hysan Place, Eslite, L804, 8/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
How much: $498, includes a box of HABITŪ homemade Gingie Family Cookies and one White Truffle Chestnut beverage — book here

Christmas Wreath DIY Workshop

When: Saturday, 17 December, 3pm to 4:30pm
Where: HABITŪ Mira Place One, Shop B142, B1, Mira Place 1, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $528, includes a box of HABITŪ homemade Gingie Family Cookies and one White Truffle Chestnut beverage — book here

Angels Christmas Cocktail Party 2022

Join Angels For Children for a special cocktail party this Christmas, helping the organisation raise awareness and funds for charities in Hong Kong, Cambodia and Indonesia that work tirelessly on the ground to improve the lives of the many children in their care. Free flow drinks, nibbles, minced pies, festive tunes and stocking filler shopping opportunities from great local businesses!

When: Thursday, 8 December, 7pm to 9:30pm
Where: Percy’s, G/F, 18 Shelley Street, Mid-Levels, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $500, all-inclusive — buy a ticket here

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The Cehryl Trio

Join local singer-songwriter cehryl, Akira Mimasu and MATLUI for an intimate set followed by more drums, bass, sounds and jams.

When: Friday, 9 December, 9pm onwards
Where: “Secret-ish” location revealed after buying a ticket
How much: $250, includes one drink — RSVP here

y2k at Ping Pong 129

To celebrate its second anniversary, music events brand y2k is heading to Ping Pong 129 to spin tracks all night with a few surprises and exciting merchandise on offer. Expect a line-up of talented local DJs!

When: Saturday, 10 December, 7pm to 12am
Where: Ping Pong 129, 129 Second Street, L/G, Nam Cheong House, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

HKTB’s Christmas Wonderland

Head to West Kowloon for a winter wonderland full of Christmas-themed lodges, festive events and activities, a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, music performances, handicraft workshops and charity bazaars. More details to come!

When: Friday, 23 to 27 December, 11am to 11pm
Where: Harbourside Lawn East, West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

Ongoing Events & Weekend Activities In Hong Kong

Xiqu Centre’s Black Box Chinese Opera Festival 2022

Black Box Chinese Opera Festival 2022 returns to the West Kowloon Cultural District, continuing to blend contemporary aesthetics, the traditional heritage of xiqu and state-of-the-art technologies. This year’s edition will see the premiere of two new experimental Cantonese opera productions — Cantonese opera legend Law Ka-ying’s The Asura Judgement (Solo Performance) and The Imperial Decree (Preview), the third original production by the Xiqu Centre’s award-winning team — and reruns of two acclaimed original productions! Tickets are on sale now.

When: Until Saturday, 3 December, various times — see the schedule here
Where: The Box, Freespace and Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre in West Kowloon Cultural District, West Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: — buy a ticket here

The Grounds Is Back!

We can’t contain our excitement! Open-air entertainment space The Grounds is back at AIA Vitality Park for a second season, with all new activities, pods, ticket types, food options and blockbuster movies. Expect a jam-packed schedule of film nights, wellness and fitness sessions and more, in an “elevated setting”. Tickets are on sale from tomorrow (Thursday, 29 September) — so grab them while you can. Keep up with The Grounds on Instagram and see the whole schedule here

When: Until Sunday, 4 December — see the whole schedule here
Where: AIA Vitality Park, Central Harbourfront, 33 Man Kwong Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Various prices according to event — buy a ticket here

Nights at Studio 54 at Felix, The Peninsula Hong Kong

“Nights at Studio 54” is making its global premiere at The Peninsula Hong Kong — a dazzling disco dinner show at the Felix that recalls the heyday of Studio 54, the iconic Manhattan club that transformed New York City nightlife. Written and directed by Richard Crawford, enjoy an immersive production as you dine and sip on cocktails, in your most glamorous 1970s-inspired attire!

When: Every Thursday to Sunday until Saturday, 10 December, 7pm onwards
Where: Felix, 28/F, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $2,388 to $3,100 — buy a ticket here

Italia Mia 2022: The Italian Art & Culture Season

Presented by The Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Hong Kong and Macao, the fourth edition of Italia Mia features everything from art exhibitions to music performances, cinema, gourmet pop-ups, educational workshops and courses, charity events and more. Highlights include screenings of documentaries and films by Pier Paolo Pasolini and a Vino Condiviso featuring 70 Italian Alpine wines.

When: Until Friday, 23 December 2022, various dates and times according to event
Where: Various locations across Hong Kong
How much: Various pricing according to event

Xiqu Centre “A Thousand Faces: Cantonese Opera Legend Yau Sing-po” Exhibition

This free-entry exhibition staged at Atrium of the Xiqu Centre highlights the accomplishments of the late Cantonese Opera veteran and legend Yau Sing-po, who appeared in countless major Xiqu productions over 80 years and boasts multiple accolades. Access rare stage recordings and interview footage and view an array of costumes and props from classic shows.

When: Until Saturday, 31 December, 10am to 10pm
Where: Atrium, Xiqu Centre, 88 Austin Road West, West Kowloon Cultural District, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How Much: Free entry

Live Jazz Nights at Dan Ryan’s Chicago Grill!

Get a taste of American jazz at Dan Ryan’s Chicago Grill every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, featuring Hong Kong artists The Allen Youngblood Trio, along with a special jazz night-exclusive menu with a selection of seafood and premium beef dishes paired with wines from France, Italy and the US. Seats are limited, so make sure to reserve a table early.

When: Thursdays, 8:30pm to 10:30pm, Fridays, 8pm to 10pm, and Saturdays, 8:30pm to 10:30pm until Saturday, 7 January 2023
Where: Dan Ryan’s Chicago Grill, G40 & G41, Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: General Admission (until Saturday, 3 December) – $700 +$41.93 fee, Early Bird (until Saturday, 26 November) – $500 +$29.95 fee. Buy a ticket here.

Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival

The Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival is a three-year arts project that gives you the opportunity to explore the rich natural resources and the long and deep history and culture of four isles in Sai Kung Hoi. This year (the first year!), the Arts Festival will look at the Hakka culture of Yim Tin Tsai and the special landforms of Sharp Island, focusing on topics like villagers’ stories, rural-urban balance, nature conservation, religion and culture, supplemented by free guided tours and programmes (like kayaking and workshops!).

When: Until Sunday, 15 January 2023
Where: Yim Tin Tsai and Sharp Island, Sai Kung, Hong Kong (20 minutes by kaito from Sai Kung Public Pier to Yim Tin Tsai and Sharp Island)
How much: Free to join – find out more here

The Whisky Library x Conspiracy Chocolate Pop-Up

Love whisky and chocolate? You’re in for a treat this winter! Homegrown brands The Whisky Library and Conspiracy Chocolate have joined forces to bring us a collaborative pop-up in ifc mall, showcasing the best items from both as well as new chocolate bars and bottles, freshly-made confectioneries, plus weekly tastings (chocolate, whisky, rum) and workshops (gifting, curating, pairing and more).

When: Until Thursday, 4 May, 11am to 8pm
Where: Podium Level 1, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

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