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

Looking for things to do in Hong Kong this weekend? From nightlife and culture to drinks, dining, community and shopping, keep reading to discover the best events in Hong Kong this July!

Hong Kong is heating up! Whether you’re planning to spend the summer lounging by the beach, checking out pop-ups happening around town, finding your new favourite cocktail at The Aubrey’s unofficial Asia’s 50 Best Bars party or scoring tickets to an international DJ headliner, there are plenty of things do in Hong Kong this month. Scroll through for what to do around town throughout July 2025!

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Hong Kong Nightlife & Clubbing Events — Concerts, Live Music & Parties

Summer Sessions: Ignite the Night at Cardinal Point with Don Julio and Ruinart

This July, Cardinal Point, Hong Kong’s sky terrace and bar atop The Landmark, transforms sweltering summer nights into an electrifying experience with a stellar lineup of international and local DJs and acts. In partnership with Don Julio and Ruinart, guests are invited to toast the carefree spirit of summer by sipping on champagne or tequila at high-energy celebrations on Saturdays from 9pm to 2am, where sick beats fuel nights out under the stars. Globetrotting selector Andreas Vural kicks off the Summer Sessions on July 5 with Afro-house rhythms, with San Francisco legend turntable pioneer DJ Shortkut and Hong Kong’s own BEAT FRIDAY and Tom Price to follow.

When: Every Saturday from 5 to 26 July 2025; 7pm to 12am
Where: Cardinal Point, Forty-Five, 43/F – 45/F Gloucester Tower, Landmark, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $300 for Early Bird; $400 at the door (includes a complimentary glass of Ruinart by R Champagne) — Purchase  tickets here.

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Eaton Radio Relaunch Party At Terrible Baby Music Room

Eaton Radio has championed underground music and grassroots voices since 2018 through DJ mixes, interviews and original shows. Now, it’s bringing back its website to serve as a hub for shows, mixes and stories. The relaunch will be celebrated at Terrible Baby with special guest Nativesun, the DC-based producer and Black Rave Culture co-founder known for his electrifying blend of house, techno and global club sounds.

When: Saturday 5 July 2025; 9:30pm to 1:30am
Where: Terrible Baby, Music Room, 4/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $105 per person — Purchase  tickets here.

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Melbourne-Based DJ Life Headlines 宀 Club

Chaotic Pavilion brings Melbourne’s rising star DJ Life to 宀 Club, showcasing his fresh take on progressive and tech house. With tracks from his upcoming X-Kalay EP “Bring the Beat Back” already turning heads at Boiler Room sets and festivals and a hotly anticipated 9finity EP on the way, his dynamic sound has earned support from heavyweights like Ben UFO and Jennifer Loveless. Fresh off an Australian tour and Solace Club residency, catch him before his move to Europe.

When: Saturday 5 July 2025; 11pm to 6am
Where: 宀 Club, 4/F, 279 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: $150 for advanced tickets — Purchase  tickets here.

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Gone Fishin’ x SLIMEFEST x Yee SLAP 拍 Take Over

SLAP 拍 gets a wild three-way takeover as boundary-pushing crews Yee., SLIMEFEST and Gone Fishin’ collide for a genre-bending night across both rooms. Yee. brings global bass and breaks, SLIMEFEST returns with their signature warehouse energy after a year off and Gone Fishin’ promises wobbly basslines and chaotic vibes. The stacked local lineup features ILLI, Ed Innocent, adam., Tuesday, Yoon Yanks, Cheetos and more going back-to-back.

When: Saturday 12 July 2025; 11pm to 6am
Where: SLAP 拍,  Spark City, 25 Tong Mi Road, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $100 for advanced tickets — Purchase  tickets here.

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Hong Kong Drink & Dining Events — Collaborations, Take-Overs & Tastings

The Opposites’ Limited Dessert Pairing Cocktails

The Opposites presents an East-meets-West dessert cocktail experience on 10 July from 7pm to 10pm, where award-winning pastry chefs Justin Lee (JL Dessert Bar, Seoul) and Fabio Bardi (ex-Tozzo) collaborate on four globally inspired dessert pairings with cocktails by Antonio and Samuel. If you miss the collab, you can still get a preview of these unique creations from 1 to 13 July!

When: Tuesday, 1  to Sunday, 13 July, 2025
Where: The Opposites, Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Cocktails start at $130 

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The Aubrey Hosts Unofficial Asia’s 50 Best Bars Opening Party

The Aubrey at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong throws an exclusive “Unofficial Asia’s 50 Best Opening Party,” uniting global bar talent ahead of the official awards week. Curated by The Aubrey’s Stefano Bussi, the night invites four boundary-pushing bars: Albuquerque’s Happy Accidents (helmed by Netflix’s Drink Masters finalist Kate Gerwin), Sydney’s experimental PS40, London’s legendary Artesian (with head bartender Giulia Cuccurullo, and Singapore’s Manhattan Bar. Guests can try two signature cocktails from each bar at this one-night only event.

When: Saturday, 12 July, 2025; 10:30pm to 2am
Where: The Aubrey, 25/F, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $170 per cocktail 

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Anti-Loneliness Club Brings “Dinner With Strangers” To Hong Kong

Ever had dinner with complete strangers? Anti-Loneliness Club’s event throws you into exactly that – spontaneous evenings where four to six random Hongkongers connect over good food. No apps, no forced networking, just real conversations with people from different walks of life. Each month spots a different local restaurant (you cover your meal; the ticket just locks in your seat). Miss the last-minute signup cutoff? Refunds or rainchecks offered. Part of a global project tackling urban loneliness, one awkward-but-fun dinner at a time.

When: Saturday, 19 July, 2025; 8pm
Where: Dependent on which restaurant is selected for your group 
How much: $12 per ticket — Reserve your spot here 

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Mr. CHEESECAKE Pop-Up At ifc 

After its resounding success at K11 MUSEA and Pacific Place, Mr. CHEESECAKE has opened its third pop-up store, this time at ifc mall. Not only can you sample its signature hot sellers, but get excited for the season’s newly launched BASQUE CHEESECAKE Original. This is a treat we never sleep on… 

When: Until Thursday, 21 August, 2025
Where: Kiosk LA15, Podium L1, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry 

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Hong Kong Culture Events — Exhibitions, Installations & Festivals

Discovery Bay’s TheNextwave XX25 Beach Music Festival Is Back

TheNextwave XX25 Beach Music Festival returns to Tai Pak Beach, Discovery Bay, bringing sun, sea and sensational performances! Day One stars Joey Hung Ka Ho (debuting with love songs) and mando-pop sensation Eric Chou, while Day Two heats up with K-pop icons ITZY and CHUNG HA. This year’s “Friendship” and “Romance”-themed event features exclusive wristband perks at DB merchants and $400,000 worth of free ferry rides (via the Discovery Bay app). 

When: Saturday, 5 to Sunday, 6 June, 2025
Where: TheNextwave XX25 Beach Music Festival, Tai Pak Beach, Discovery Bay, Hong Kong
How much: From $788 per person — Purchase tickets here

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Cristiano Ronaldo “CR7 LIFE Museum” Opens At K11

Get ready for the grand debut of Asia’s very first CR7 LIFE Museum, launching at K11 MUSEA! Thee immersive 12,000-sqft exhibition honours the legendary career of Cristiano Ronaldo, showcasing his most iconic trophies, rare collectibles and engaging experiences — including a replica of his UR CR7 YouTube studio. Meanwhile, the CR7 LIFE Flagship Store debuts the same day at Times Square in Causeway Bay, offering an immersive retail experience blending tech and lifestyle.

When: Monday, 7 June, 2025
Where: CR7 LIFE Museum, 6/F, K11 MUSEA, K11 Art & Cultural Centre Kunsthalle, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $180 per person — Purchase tickets here

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Joan Cornellà Brings Dark Humour Back To Hong Kong

Joan Cornellà’s darkly comic art holds up a warped mirror to modern life with its vibrant, vicious and brutally funny imagery and slogans. This exhibition packs in over 100 original works plus new limited edition prints and figures that’ll make you laugh — then question everything. Come for the absurdity, stay for the merch: fresh Ts, books and plenty of existential dread to take home.

When: Friday, 11 to Saturday, 26 July, 2025; 12pm to 8pm
Where: Anita Chan Lai-ling Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $50 per person — Purchase tickets here

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WestK Cabaret Nights Launches July Programme

This July, WestK Cabaret Nights at Tea House Theatre spotlights Hong Kong’s finest cabaret talent across two special evenings. Catch 2024 Hong Kong Film Award winner Tse Nga-yi in a heartfelt solo act recalling her street performance days, plus an ensemble showcase: Yeung Chun-to’s witty take on theatre survival, Cecilia Lau’s poetic music-drama fusion and Nicole Tam’s soulful musical reflections on life’s journey.

When: Monday, 14 to Tuesday, 15 July, 2025; 8:30pm
Where: Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District, 88 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Tickets start from $300 — Purchase tickets here

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Hong Kong Retail Activities — Shopping, Workshops & Pop-Ups

Speed Dating Circuit Training At GO24 Fitness’s K Town Branch

GO24 Fitness is celebrating summer love its Kennedy Town location with a unique Speed Dating Circuit Training event. Meet fellow fitness enthusiasts while enjoying a fun, interactive workout designed to help you connect and stay active. The best part? It’s a free workout class!

When: Tuesday, 1 July, 2025; 3pm to 4pm
Where: GO24 Fitness, Shop F, G/F, Wah Po Building, 1 New Praya, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
How much: Free trial class — RSVP here

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Candle Making Workshop With Mulled Wine

Unleash your creativity at this hands-on candle-making experience where you’ll craft a personalised scented candle from start to finish! Learn professional techniques as you blend two to three premium fragrances to create your signature scent, then work with eco-friendly coconut apricot wax to pour either a solid-colour or marbled design. While your creation sets, enjoy a complimentary glass of mulled wine or mulled wine tea!

When: Sunday, 6 July, 2025; 5pm
Where: Hiraya Scent & Co, 4/F, Block A, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: $580 per person – book here 

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Citygate Outlets Rolls Out BELLYGOM Pop-Up

Hong Kong’s first-ever BELLYGOM pop-up is coming to Citygate Oulets, it’s packed with over 250 cute merch drops you won’t find anywhere else! Score exclusive Citygate Outlets goodies (limited editions, so move fast), plus CLUB CG members get sweet summer freebies like a BELLY Chill beach towel, foldable travel bag or a portable UV beach tent. Spend and earn up to $350 in mall e-vouchers, or $1,600 extra when you pay with UnionPay.

When: Friday, 11 July to Sunday, 31 August, 2025
Where: Citygate Outlets, 18-20 Tat Tung Road, Tung Chung, Lantau, Hong Kong
How much: Items start from $100