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Hotels
Mandarin Oriental The Landmark Reopens in Central
Central's reimagined icon is back after a year-plus revamp — a mansion-inspired redesign, 109 rooms and seven Michelin stars under one roof.
Things to Do
SummerFest 2026: Free Fun on the Wan Chai Harbourfront
Hong Kong's free summer festival is back on the Wan Chai harbourfront until 4 October — play zones, a sports playground and pop-up events. What's on and how to go.
Nightlife
Montana: Bar Leone's Cuban Sister Bar in Central
From the team behind the World's No.1 bar — a Cuban-inspired cocktail den on Hollywood Road. Drinks, food and how to visit.
Food & Drink
Don Pedro: Sai Ying Pun's Argentinian Steakhouse
A candlelit 35-seat steakhouse and wine bar on Second Street — in-house dry-aged steaks and a Malbec-led list. What to eat and how to book.
Music
Jason Chan Live in Frames: Two Coliseum Nights for 20 Years
Cantopop's 'hidden master' marks two decades with a 20th-anniversary show at the Hong Kong Coliseum on 18–19 July. Dates, tickets and MTR tips.
Food & Drink
Punjab Warriors: Central's New Indian Chop House
An army-mess bar on Lyndhurst Terrace with charcoal grills, draught IPAs and a 30-strong gin bar. What to eat and how to book.
Culture
Ryuichi Sakamoto at M+: A Free Sound Show in West Kowloon
The late composer's immersive 'async' installation is free at M+ — on until 12 July. What to see and how to visit.
Culture
Mona Lisa in Hong Kong: Free Da Vinci Show at the Heritage Museum
An immersive Mona Lisa journey and four real da Vinci manuscripts — free in Sha Tin until 27 July. What to see and how to visit.
Culture
Monet in Hong Kong: See the Water Lilies Free at HKMoA
Two real Monet paintings are on show in Tsim Sha Tsui — free — until 29 July. What to see at 'Blooming' and how to visit.
Things to Do
The Best Stargazing Spots in Hong Kong 2026
Where to find dark skies near the city — from Sai Kung's free Astropark to Tai Mo Shan — plus when to catch the summer meteor showers.
Sport
The Best Public Swimming Pools in Hong Kong 2026
Beat the heat from just HK$17 a swim — seven of the city's best LCSD pools, with water slides, harbour views, fees, hours and MTR access.
Food & Drink
Manteigaria Hong Kong: Lisbon's Cult Egg Tarts Land in Central
Lisbon's famous pastéis de nata bakery has opened its first Hong Kong store on Queen's Road Central. Hours, location and what to order.
Shopping
Hong Kong Summer Fun 2026: Your Guide to the City's Best Summer Deals
Scan-to-win mall rewards up to HK$500, up to 50% off shopping and dining, plus the city's biggest summer events — how to cash in.
Hotels
The Best Hotel Pool Day Passes in Hong Kong 2026
Swim, sun and spa for a day without a room — six of the city's best hotel pools you can visit on a day pass, with prices and MTR access.
Music
Candlelight Concerts in Hong Kong 2026: Live Music by Candlelight
Intimate, by-candlelight concerts — Vivaldi, Hans Zimmer and Coldplay tributes at The Repulse Bay and PMQ. Summer dates, prices and how to book.
Things to Do
Bubble Planet Hong Kong: A Giant Bubble Wonderland Lands at Kai Tak
An 11-room immersive bubble experience lands at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on 29 June. Tickets, hours and how to get there.
Culture
Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Inside Hong Kong's Blockbuster Palace Museum Exhibition
250 Egyptian treasures, from a colossal Tutankhamun to Saqqara coffins, are at the Palace Museum until 31 August. Tickets, hours and how to visit.
Things to Do
The Hong Kong Junk Boat Guide: How to Hire a Boat for Summer 2026
Junk season is here. What it costs, where boats depart, the best swim stops, and how to book a licensed, safe charter.
Food & Drink
The Tiffany Blue Box Café Opens at Lee Gardens, Causeway Bay
Tiffany's robin's-egg-blue café crosses to Hong Kong Island this June, with an all-day menu by Michelin chef Agustin Balbi. Here's how to book.
Sport
Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong 2026: World Volleyball's Best Week Comes to Kai Tak
China, Italy and four more nations play 12 matches at Kai Tak Arena, 8–12 July — with two-match evening tickets and a China v Italy closer.
Kids & Family
International Arts Carnival 2026: Hong Kong's Big Summer of Family Shows
Flying dancers, a McDull concert and a children's opera — the LCSD's family festival returns 11 July–17 August. Tickets are on sale now.
Sport
Fencing World Championships 2026: The World's Best Blades Come to Hong Kong
Fencing's flagship event hits AsiaWorld-Expo, 22–30 July — a first for the city. Dates, HK$250 tickets and the home medal hopes.
Food & Drink
New Hong Kong Openings This Week: 5 June 2026
Korean-style sashimi in North Point, world-champion pizza in Wan Chai and a fresh BaseHall trio — the week's best new tables.
Music
MC Cheung at the Hong Kong Coliseum 2026: Five Nights of E=MC²
Cantopop's hottest young star returns to the 紅館, 7–11 July — every original night sold out in a morning. The dates, the ballot and how to do it.
Culture
Hong Kong Book Fair 2026: Dates, Tickets & What's On
The 36th edition fills the HKCEC from 15–21 July. Hours, ticket prices, the 2026 theme and how to do it like a local.
Sport
Hong Kong Football Festival 2026: Man City, Chelsea, Inter & Juventus at Kai Tak
Four European giants play Kai Tak Stadium, 31 July–5 August. Fixtures, ticket prices and how to get there.
Music
A State of Trance Hong Kong 2026: Armin van Buuren's Only East Asia Show
Trance's biggest brand makes its East Asia debut at AsiaWorld-Expo on 12 June — tickets, lineup and how to get home at 3am.
Things to Do
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2026: Dates, Races & Where to Watch
The 50th International Races hit Tsim Sha Tsui on 27–28 June, in a 13-day harbourfront festival of racing, food and beer.
Music
International DJ Headline Acts Coming to Hong Kong This April
Global electronic music stars are set to light up the city's best clubs and festival stages this spring.
Things to Do
Hong Kong Flower Show 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Victoria Park blooms again — dates, highlights, entry info, and the best floral installations to see.
Music
These Japanese Rock Bands Are Playing Hong Kong This Season
J-rock is having a moment in HK. Here are the must-see live performances you cannot miss.
Food & Drink
The Best Things to Do in Hong Kong This Week
Art openings, market days, rooftop dinners and late-night disco — your weekly roundup is here.
Culture
Art Basel Hong Kong 2026: The Complete Insider Guide
Gallery highlights, satellite shows, after-parties and the artworks everyone will be talking about.
Food & Drink
New Restaurants Opening in Hong Kong in March 2026
A Cantonese izakaya, a Kowloon tasting menu and a rooftop wine bar — here's where to eat next.
Things to Do
Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong 2026: Dates, Tickets & What's On
The city's biggest anime, comics and games convention returns to Wan Chai this July — the full guide.
Sport
How to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Hong Kong
Now TV, free-to-air ViuTV, every match in 4K and the HKT kick-off times — plus where to watch.
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Meteorologists confirm the season's data and what it signals for Hong Kong's future climate.
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Culture
Lee Bul's Exhibition at M+ Is the Most Talked-About Show This Month
The Korean artist's retrospective opens at West Kowloon — why critics are calling it unmissable.
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Meet Jimmy Ho: The Hong Kong Tattoo Artist Taking on the World Stage
From a Sham Shui Po studio to international acclaim — the story behind HK's most in-demand ink artist.
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7SoulsDeep: The Street Artist Turning Hong Kong's Walls Into Canvases
Discover where to find the city's most compelling public murals and the mind behind them.
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