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Looking for things to do this weekend? Here’s our rundown of the best events and things to do in Hong Kong. See what else is coming up in our events calendar.
World-famous Nigerian-American jazz trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and his quartet will launch the new Jazz Signatures concert series at the Xiqu Centre on Friday, 26 July. Find out more here.
Comics fans rejoice—the Ani-Com & Games fair is returning to Hong Kong this July. A staple in the city since 1999, this annual convention is the biggest opportunity for comic, anime, and manga lovers to browse and purchase new volumes and collectibles, meet their virtual idols, as well as embody some of their favourite animation and video-game characters. Learn more here.
West Kowloon Cultural District’s upcoming Freespace Noise Fest is unlike most music festivals, offering visitors the opportunity to engage with an exploration of sound and sonic experimentations through performances, workshops, and talks. Find out more here.
The International Arts Carnival (IAC) is a summer-long art event packed with live performances and workshops for families. The immersive experiences are a great way for children to learn, play, and exert themselves. Click here for more details.
Here we go again—the hit musical Mamma Mia! is coming back to Hong Kong this summer! As the last stop of its current China tour, the Abba-inspired musical created by band members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus will perform 24 shows at the Lyric Theatre in the heat of the summer season from 26 July to 15 August. Discover more here.
The Film Programme Office and the Leisure and Cultural Department Services are presenting the Summer Family Cine Fest 2024 as part of the International Arts Carnival, with family-friendly film screenings. Learn more here.
Following the success of its “Vital Signs” neon exhibition last year, Tai Kwun is once again hosting a summer show highlighting a unique facet of Hong Kong. This time, the senses have shifted from sights to sounds, as “Soundtrack of Our Lives: Joseph Koo x James Wong x the Rise of Cantopop” takes visitors on a musical journey from the 1970s to the early 2000s. Find out more here.
After blowing up in 2018 with his single Let Me Down Slowly, Alec Benjamin released multiple versions of his songs in Mandarin, including a studio version of Water Fountain with famed Chinese actress Zhao Lusi. Fans now have the chance to hear him sing live when he visits Hong Kong on 25 July. Discover more here.
If you’re on the hunt for fun things to do with your friends over the summer, look no further than Lan Kwai Fong and its “Electric Summer” campaign, running from 1 July to 31 August. Learn more here.
School’s out, and kids will be looking for fun activities to engage in over the summer holidays. Fortunately, the playground experts at Kiztopia are bringing the Splashtopia bounce and splash summer carnival to Discovery Bay! Find out more here.
For the third time, Eaton HK is organising the Unheard Sound and Music Festival from 18 to 28 July. The festival is a celebration of sound, an exploration of its subjectivity in life and in music, and music technology. Most events are free to the public, but you still need to register to join. Find out more here.
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