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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 September!
After a sweltering and stormy August, September in Hong Kong finally brings a hint of relief — though the rainy season isn’t quite done with us yet! Between dodging dramatic downpours (perfect excuse to duck into a air-conditioned mall or hidden dai pai dong), soaking up the glow of countless lanterns during the Mid-Autumn Festival and getting an early taste of the excitement building for the National Day celebrations just around the corner, there’s no shortage things to do in Hong Kong. Whether you’re savouring mooncakes, chasing fire dragons or enjoying the last of those summer vibes with a cocktail in hand (balance is key, after all!), here’s everything on in Hong Kong in September 2026.
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CAVALLUNA ‘Gate to the Otherworld’ Has An Asia Premiere
For the first time in Asia, CAVALLUNA, Europe’s most celebrated equestrian theatrical spectacle, gallops into Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Arena, bringing 54 magnificent horses across eight breeds, international dancers, daring trick riders and a spellbinding fantasy story of courage and self-belief to audiences of all ages. Masterminded by an Emmy-nominated visionary and beloved by over 9 million spectators across 30+ European cities, this immersive production features cinematic stage design, a stirring original score and breathtaking liberty performances where horses dance freely without reins. The Hong Kong Jockey Club is the Exclusive Presenting Partner and Cultural Host of CAVALLUNA. The show is powered by Cathay Cargo as Official Equine Transport Partner, offering a once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience.
| Date | Tuesday, 8 September, Thursday, 10 September and Sunday, 13 September, 2026 |
| Location | Kai Tak Arena, Kai Tak Sports Park, 38 Shing Kai Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong |
| Price | From $395 to $4,495 per ticket — Purchase tickets via HK Ticketing, Ticketflap or CAVALLUNA |
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W Hong Kong & ELEMENTS Host Vibes Below Zero DJ Party
For Vibes Below Zero, W Hong Kong and ELEMENTS are teaming up to transform The Rink ice rink into a full-scale nightclub, featuring acclaimed Korean DJs HOWL and Breeze alongside local talent SimonGirl Lee for an electrifying night. Adding to the excitement, WOOBAR mixologist Jacky Poon partners with Darren Lim of Vender Bar — ranked #14 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars! — for an exclusive cocktail pop-up with signature drinks. You can also look forward to gourmet bites from Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised Fisholic, with package options available to suit every budget and vibe!
| Date | Friday, 11 September, 2026; 8pm to 11:30pm |
| Location | Ice Rink, Shop G001, G/F, Fire Zone, Elements, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Price | From $189 to $1,499 per ticket package — Purchase tickets via W Hong Kong |
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Hong Kong Nightlife & Clubbing Events — Concerts, Live Music & Parties
SouthSide Summer Festival Brings Four Weekends Of Music & Community Events
SouthSide Summer is a four-weekend festival across Murray House, The Pulse and The Repulse Bay, bringing together music, wellness and community. Murray House hosts a two-floor UMAMI Dayparty with 17 DJs, headliners from Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand via The Road to Shi Fu Miz, Afro Rave and Mozaik collectives, and a Chess Club x Mahjong Rave, plus a pop-up marketplace and wellness classes like sound baths, Pilates, and yoga. The Repulse Bay anchors the wellness side with residencies from Ikigai, Hcore, Mini Sports,and XYZ across all weekends. The Pulse features a pickleball pop-up by Aces Pickleball Academy, larger wellness events, daytime parties by Space and contributions from communities like Rise, Eventfull, Tova, Sobersweat and The Field Trip HK. Other highlights include Puppy Yoga, a 2016 throwback bikini & gelato rave, a daytime Hip Hop/R&B takeover by FWY and a Pickle & Pizza Party.
| Date | 29–30 August: Murray House (main music & DJs, marketplace, wellness classes); The Repulse Bay (wellness hub with Ikigai, Hcore, Mini Sports, XYZ)
5–6 September & 12–13 September: The Pulse (pickleball, wellness events, daytime parties); The Repulse Bay (wellness hub continues) 5–6 September: Second marketplace at The Pulse 5–13 September: Pickleball pop-up at The Pulse (full week) |
| Location | Murray House, 97 Stanley Village Road, Stanley, Hong Kong
The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong The Repulse Bay, 109 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong |
| Price | Prices vary by event — Purchase tickets here |
‘Party 4 U’ Singles Party At Graffiti
Party 4 U is taking over a Lan Kwai Fong spot with DJs, a free drink on entry and a simple icebreaker built right into the night. Pick a glow bracelet at the door — green means you’re single and open to chat, purple keeps people guessing and red says you’re taken and just there for the music. It’s straightforward: grab a drink, hit the floor and let the bracelet do the talking!
| Date | Friday, 4 September, 2026; 10pm till late |
| Location | Graffiti, 17 Lan Kwai Fong Road, Central, Hong Kong |
| Price | $200 per early bird, $259 per general admission — Purchase tickets here |
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‘No Curfew Club’ Y2K Party Returns To AER For Volume 3
No Curfew Club is back with a third instalment, this time trading in the usual late‑night chaos for a strictly 2000s‑themed party crafted especially for the 30‑plus crowd. For four hours, the night shifts across four distinct Y2K genres — from smooth R&B and hip‑hop heavyweights to full‑volume pop sing‑alongs and peak club anthems — heavy on the nostalgia tracks. ‘No Curfew Club Volume 3’ marks a return to the era of dial‑up, burnt CD, and Myspace quotes, with a back‑to‑school dress code that encourages pleated skirts, Von Dutch caps and baggy cargos.
| Date | Saturday, 18 September, 2026; 5pm to 9pm |
| Location | AER, 52-56 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong |
| Price | $250 per early bird, $350 per regular entry, $380 per last-minute — Purchase tickets here |
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Hong Kong Drink & Dining Events — Collaborations, Take-Overs & Tastings
Messina Pops Up At The Farmhouse Deli
The next time you’re around Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong and you’re feeling the heat, head in to The Farmhouse Deli to visit the gelato cart pop-up from Messina. Pick your flavour – Black Sesame Tong Yuen, Boysenberry, Chocolate Fondant, Hong Kong Milk Tea, Matcha, Pistachio, Salted Coconut and Mango Salsa or Vanilla – and gorge on your freshly churned Italian-style gelato.
| Date | Until Sunday, 11 October, 2026; 11am to 9pm |
| Location | The Farmhouse Deli, 2/F, West Tower, Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong, 1 North Point Estate Lane, North Point, Hong Kong |
| Price | $70 for one scoop, $85 for two scoops |
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Free Sober Mingle Night At Dead Poets Neighbourhood Bar
Dead Poets on Aberdeen Street is hosting a free sober mingle night. Show up, grab a mocktail from their zero‑proof menu if you like and just hang out. No icebreakers, no awkward games, no agenda. Just music and people who actually want to have a conversation — we know, hard to come by these days! You also don’t have to be sober or sober‑curious to take part, but taking a night off may just help form a real connection.
| Date | Sunday, 6 September, 2026; 4pm to 7pm |
| Location | Dead Poets, 41-49 Aberdeen St, Central, Hong Kong |
| Price | Free entry — Reserve a spot here |
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Hong Kong Wellness Events — Fitness Workshops & Feel-Good Resets
Summer Reset Radiance Programme AT YUN WELLNESS
Island Shangri-La unveils its Summer Reset Radiance Programme, a series of wellness events running throughout August and September that integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine principles into modern wellbeing. The curated programme features weekly movement classes including Vitality Flow with Bhakti (6 August), Yoga Wheel with Flora (12 August), Total Body Strength with Phil (28 August) and Tai Chi with Master Erhu (29 August), alongside Aqua Pilates sessions led by hydro-fitness specialist Raymond on 2, 9 and 23 August for zero-impact conditioning. Community sessions include Prep for Summer Body with Jenny (8 and 22 August) and Outdoor Run with Jenny (29 August), while beauty rituals like the Summer Reviving Massage and Summer Glow Renewal Package are available throughout the season.
| Date | Until September 2026 |
| Location | YUN WELLNESS, Island Shangri-La, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong |
| Price | $550 to $1,280 per session — Reserve your spot here |
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Sound & Massage Therapy Healing For Fragile Health
This gentle two‑hour workshop offers a welcoming space for anyone touched by cancer, combining sound meditation and healing touch massage to support physical ease, nervous system calm and emotional wellbeing. Led by an experienced practitioner, the interactive session introduces participants to singing bowl techniques, simple breathing practices and safe, tailored hands‑on massage — all designed to work alongside conventional care rather than replace it. The content adapts to the group’s needs, covering everything from stress regulation and pain management to self‑care techniques for daily use.
| Date | Saturday, 12 September, 2026; 5pm to 7pm |
| Location | Balance Health, 2201, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1–13 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong |
| Price | $720 per person — Purchase tickets here |
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Hong Kong Culture Events — Exhibitions, Talks, Installations & Festivals
ASEAN Film Festival 2026 Offers Film, Music & Cultural Exchange
Now in its fourth edition, the ASEAN Film Festival 2026 is kicking of with 30 free screenings that span all 11 ASEAN member states alongside guest works from Australia, Kazakhstan, Russia and beyond. Organised by the Hong Kong‑ASEAN Foundation, this year’s programme weaves music throughout many selections and features filmmaker sharing sessions, a first‑ever Timor‑Leste debut and special appearances by international directors. With a diverse lineup spanning contemporary dramas, animated features, musical romances,and intimate family portraits, the festival invites audiences to discover fresh perspectives while celebrating the power of cinema to build understanding across borders.
| Date | Thursday, 20 August to Sunday, 27 September 2026 |
| Location | Screenings take place in various cinemas across Hong Kong |
| Price | Screenings are free with registration — Learn more here |
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CATS The Musical Returns To Hong Kong
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS is returning to Hong Kong this summer at the Grand Theatre! This world-class production features the legendary score including the timeless hit “Memory,” alongside fantastical oversised sets, inspired choreography and mischievous costumes. Based on T.S. Eliot’s poems, the show has been seen by over 73 million people worldwide, and Hong Kong audiences can once again experience the magic of the Jellicle Ball live on stage.
| Date | Friday, 6 August to Sunday, 13 September, 2026; 7:30pm (Tuesday to Friday); 2:30pm and 7:30pm (Saturday and Sunday) |
| Location | Xiqu Centre, Grand Theatre, 88 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong |
| Price | $1,188 (Jellicle Orchestra Seats), $988 (VIP Stalls), $888 (VIP Box Seats), $788 (Category A), $588 (Category B), $388 (Category C) — Purchase tickets here |
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TEDxTinHau Women’s 10th Anniversary Edition
TEDxTinHau Women returns for its milestone 10th anniversary, and it’s going bigger than ever. Inspired by Tin Hau, the Chinese Goddess of the Sea, and Hong Kong’s legacy of navigating change, this year’s theme “UNCHARTED” invites you to step beyond the familiar and embrace the unknown.
| Date | Friday, 6 August to Sunday, 13 September, 2026; 7:30pm (Tuesday to Friday); 2:30pm and 7:30pm (Saturday and Sunday) |
| Location | Xiqu Centre, Grand Theatre, 88 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong |
| Price | $500 for Early Bird Half-Day; $800 for Early Bird Full-Day; $650 for General Half-Day; $950 for General Full-Day — Purchase tickets here |
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“Art In Residence: Tea Time Stories” With Nomkakaii
Cordis has teamed up with one of our favourite cha chaan tengs, Tai On Coffee & Tea Shop, and food illustrator Kai for the exhibition “Art In Residence: Tea Time Stories,” celebrating Hong Kong’s beloved afternoon tea culture. The showcase features Kai’s illustrations of everyday dining moments, plus a lineup of limited-edition treats reimagined by Executive Pastry Chef Roy Ma and the Tai On team, including Peanut Butter and Condensed Milk Mille-Feuille, Coconut Red Bean Mousse Cake and a Salted Kumquat Espresso Tonic. Throughout the exhibition, both venues are running daily interactive experiences at 3:15pm, including instant photo sessions and themed paper tape giveaways, plus a limited-edition tote bag featuring Kai’s artwork.
| Date | Until Saturday, 31 October, 2026 |
| Location | Tai On Coffee & Tea Shop, G/F, 830 Canton Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong The Place, Cordis Hong Kong, 555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Price | Free entry — More info here |
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Hong Kong Retail Activities — Shopping, Workshops & Pop-Ups
‘Fresh Is Best’ Face Mask Workshops At LUSH
LUSH is doubling down on its “Fresh & Handmade” ethos by keeping its local Hong Kong kitchen running strong, making skincare fresh daily with local ingredients instead of mass production. It’s running 45-minute Fresh Face Mask Workshops every Saturday in August across their Hong Kong and Macau stores, where you can make your own mask guided by their compounders — plus, enjoy live product demos in-store with limited fresh masks available for purchase that day.
| Date | Saturday, 29 August 2026; 2pm, 3:30pm and 5pm |
| Location | All LUSH locations across Hong Kong and Macau |
| Price | $200 per person — Purchase tickets here |
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PAÑPURI Unveils Pop-Up At Hysan Place & Pacific Place Store
PANPURI, the Thai niche fragrance and wellness brand, has opened a pop‑up at Hysan Place, followed by a permanent store at Pacific Place! Designed by DEFT around the idea of “A Quiet Current,” both spaces take cues from wind moving through the city — open, airy, with curved partitions and a floral installation inspired by drifting seeds. The focus is on the brand’s new Care Eau de Parfum collection: ten water‑based, alcohol‑free scents that sit close to the skin.
| Date | Pop-up runs until Thursday, 10 September; Store opens on Wednesday, 30 September, 2026 |
| Location | PAÑPURI Hysan Place Pop-up, Atrium, 1/F, Hysan Place, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
PAÑPURI Pacific Place, Shop 156, L1/F, Pacific Place, Admiralty, Hong Kong |
| Price | Free entry |
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