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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.
Negroni Week, organised by Imbibe Magazine and Campari, is back in Hong Kong from 16 to 22 September! The 2024 edition marks 12 years of honouring the beloved Negroni cocktail while supporting Slow Food’s sustainable food mission. Under the theme “No Negroni Without Campari,” over 100 bars and restaurants across the city will be mixing up the iconic drink—crafted from Campari, gin, and vermouth—while contributing to a good cause. Find out more here.
As it launches in 2024, Open House Hong Kong will join a global network of Open House festivals around the world, from Athens to Zurich. In partnership with Design Trust, this festival invites the public to visit approximately 50 unique Hong Kong sites. Learn more here.
Prepare to feast your eyes on an unprecedented line-up of 30 ultra-luxury vehicles from the world’s leading automotive brands, valued at over $1.5 billion. With support from the Macau Government Tourism Office, these coveted hypercars are displayed at multiple locations throughout Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace. Discover more here.
Curated by the expert teams of both the Hong Kong Museum of Arts and the Shanghai Museum, 160 sets of artefacts will be showcased to take the audience on an olfactory journey across thousands of years. This constellation of precious relics, spanning four sections, features ceramics, bamboo carvings, paintings, and bronze objects dating from the Neolithic period to the Qing dynasty. Learn more here.
It’s time to deck out your spook-tastic costumes and candy buckets for another year of wicked celebrations as Hong Kong Disneyland welcomes Halloween! If your villainous senses are tingling, prepare to meet up with your mischievous counterparts at this year’s Disney Halloween Time. Find out more here.
After the success of the “Madame Song: Pioneering Art and Fashion in China” exhibition, M+ has announced its next big fashion exhibition: “Guo Pei: Fashioning Imagination” will be unveiled in September 2024. Curated with the help of Guo Pei herself, M+ has put together the first large-scale exhibition of the fashion designer’s work in East Asia. Find out more here.
Hong Kong is about to experience a party like never before! Mark your calendars for 21 September—Cubed³ is offering a thrilling three-part adventure that spans land, sea, and sky. Headlined by the legendary Sandy Rivera, this event is a celebration of everything that makes Hong Kong special. Check out the details here.
Get ready for a sparkling experience at the Jewellery and Gem World Hong Kong 2024, set to shine from 16 to 19 September at the AsiaWorld–Expo, and from 18 to 22 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This event is renowned as the globe’s leading fine jewellery exhibition, attracting thousands of industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. Discover more here.
Pink Dot attendees can expect both corporate booths and info-tainment stalls from local LGBTQIA+-oriented or LGBTQ+-friendly organisations, including Rainbow Church, an initiative hoping to make traditional church infrastructures more open towards its religious and queer devotees, and Pink Talk, where speakers explore topics of sexuality, gender, and identity. Learn more here.
The ASEAN Film Festival 2024 is set to captivate audiences from 5 to 28 September with a remarkable collection of 20 screenings featuring films from Southeast Asian countries. This vibrant festival, hosted by the Hong Kong-ASEAN Foundation, highlights the diverse cultures and storytelling traditions of Southeast Asia through free film screenings. Learn more here.
Hong Kong Green Building Week is back, and it’s all about embracing a greener, more sustainable future for our city. From 21 to 29 September, get ready to embark on an eye-opening journey towards carbon neutrality by 2050. “Move Forward with Green Building. Next Station: Carbon Neutrality” is this year’s theme and it promises to be a vibrant celebration of innovation, community, and commitment to an eco-friendlier Hong Kong. Check out the details here.
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