Hundreds of Santas flooding the streets of HK can only mean one thing: SantaCon is back for another year! Amp up for a day of bar hopping at some of our fave watering holes at this annual Santa gathering.
When: Saturday, 2 December, 11am until late!
Where: All over Hong Kong!
How much: Free to join, just be sure to bring enough cash for a long day of boozing and clubbing!
Fancy a festive street party to kick off December? Get into the spirit of things with live music, art and food stalls, featuring some Sassy faves such as Tizzy Shots, Little Creatures Brewery, Little Miss Macarons and more!
When: Saturday, 2 December, 3pm to 10pm
Where: BiteUnite, G/F, 15 Lung On Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry! Just make sure to register here
Kick off the first weekend of December with some chilled out live music at Sofar Sounds. Featuring three live acts, the venue is kept a secret until the day before, so sign up now below for your chance to get on the exclusive guest list!
When: Sunday, 3 December, 6pm to 8pm
Where: Secret location! (address revealed the day before event)
How much: Apply for tickets here!
It’s never too early to spread a little Christmas cheer! Proudly supported by The Lion Rock Press, head to The Helena May to sing some carols, drink some wine and show your support in an effort to raise money for The Society for Community Organization (SoCO).
When: Friday, 8 December, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: The Helena May, The Helena May, 35 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $600 for drinks, canapés and carols! – Get your tickets here
We’ve heard of beer brewing, but how about making your own mead? Join HK Brewcraft at this month’s Freespace Happening where you will learn about the mead brewing process and be able to taste a selection of different meads. The workshop also includes a 500ml bottle of mead to bring home!
When: Sunday, 10 December, 2pm to 2:45pm, 3:30pm to 4:15pm and 5pm to 5:45pm
Where: Near the “SmartBike” Station of the Waterfront Promenade, Nursery park, West Kowloon Cultural District, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $200 – email [email protected] to register!
This December Women in Finance Asia will be holding a charity Santa’s Helpers run in aid of Operation Santa Claus, Free to Run and Suits for Success. Taking place on the Central Harbourfront, teams of 10 will have to complete three laps – dressed as Santa, of course.
When: Tuesday, 12 December, 6:30pm
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road Central, Central District, Hong Kong
How much: $10,000 per team, email [email protected] or [email protected]
Grab your blankets and get ready to snuggle up under the city lights for a week of iconic British cinema. With chick flick faves such as Bridget Jones’ Diary, Mama Mia and Notting Hill, along with the Christmas classic, Love Actually, tickets are sure to go fast, so get yours now!
When: Tuesday, 12 December to Sunday, 17 December, 6pmto 10:30pm nightly
Where: Tamar Park, Harcourt Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong
How much: $60 early bird / $80 standard / $100 at the door – get your tickets here!
If you’re a lover of all things food, Christmas and British, this is the event for you. With pop-up stalls from the likes of The Pawn, Brick Lane and Jamie’s Italian, (along with a Yorkshire pudding wrap stall!), gin and tonics, beers and the promise of Christmas carols, it’s the perfect taste of the season.
When: Tuesday, 12 December and Wednesday, 13 December, 5pm to 11pm; Thursday, 14 December to Sunday, 17 December, 11am to 11pm
Where: Tamar Park, Harcourt Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry!
Creamfields, the UK’s largest electro and dance festival is coming to Asia for the very first time this month. Helping to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the two-day music festival will feature an unbeatable line-up of world-class acts!
When: Friday, 15 December to Sunday, 17 December
Where: Asia World Expo, Hall 8 & 10, Cheong Wing Road, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong
How much: One-day pass from $888 / two-day pass $1,688 – get your tickets here!
Grab your friends and fam and head to Wong Chuk Hang to get well and truly into the Christmas spirit. The Butchers Club is bringing us its annual long lunch at its expansive rooftop space, complete with a sumptuous and seasonal buffet lunch, live music, a Christmas jumper competition and more.
When: Sunday, 17 December, 12pm to 4pm
Where: The Butchers Club, 16/F & Rooftop, Shui Ki Industrial Building, 18 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
How much: $250 for lunch / $450 to include free-flow wine, beer and soft drinks – get your tickets here!