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Nightlife
Take 5: A New Live Jazz Bar Opens at H Queen's in Central
A rotating live-music calendar curated by jazz guitarist Skip Moy, five signature cocktails at HK$110, inside Avalon at H Queen's.
Restaurants
The Communal: A New Coffee Lounge at Mandarin Oriental, The Landmark
A walk-in coffee lounge has opened at the reopened Mandarin Oriental, The Landmark — Hazel & Hershey beans, no reservations, from HK$101.
Theatre
Modern Wuxia: To Turn, To Be — Hong Kong Repertory Theatre's New Play
A 53-year-old trains for three years to become a martial hero, then comes home to a city with no villains left. HKRep's new play, 19 Sep–4 Oct.
Sport
Hong Kong Squash Cup 2026: A Free Week of Squash in Central
A week of competitive squash on a glass show court beside the Peak Tram terminus — free entry, 10am–10pm daily, 6–12 September.
Restaurants
Gettin: A Korean-Inspired Cafe Opens in Kennedy Town
A new Korean-inspired cafe has opened on Davis Street with a Pink Matcha, a tiramisu latte and a pet-friendly outdoor area.
Culture
Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 2026: 37th Edition Guide
Asia's oldest LGBTQ+ film festival returns 4-20 September 2026 at Broadway Cinematheque and Palace IFC with 37 features and 38 shorts.
Music
Great Music 2026: Hong Kong's Autumn Classical Concert Line-up
Renaud Capuçon, Sol Gabetta, Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Jan Lisiecki headline three remaining Great Music 2026 recitals at City Hall.
Wellness
Corelle Pilates: A New Six-Person Reformer Studio in Sheung Wan
A new reformer Pilates studio has opened on Bonham Strand East, capping classes at six people inside spa-like interiors.
Restaurants
Canto Jade: Old-School Dim Sum Carts Return in Quarry Bay
A new Cantonese restaurant at Cityplaza brings back rolling dim sum trolleys inside a Song dynasty-styled dining room.
Theatre
Dunhuang: In Search of Light — Hong Kong Ballet's Autumn World Premiere
A new full-length ballet inspired by the Dunhuang grottoes and Hesse's Siddhartha, 16-18 October at the Grand Theatre.
Culture
HKPAX 2026: Hong Kong's Performing Arts Expo Opens to the Public
Free public programmes run 6-9 October across the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tai Kwun and more, including the City Reverie opening performance.
Things to Do
Mid-Autumn Lighting Installation at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
A free, harbourfront Mid-Autumn lighting display runs 17 September-11 October, distinct from Victoria Park's lantern carnival.
Shopping
Winnie the Pooh Turns 100 at Festival Walk
A free Hundred Acre Wood pop-up with Hong Kong-exclusive merch runs 6 August to 3 September 2026 at Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong.
Restaurants
Karun Thai Tea, the 'Hermès of Thai Milk Tea', Is Coming to Airside
Bangkok's premium Karun Thai Tea confirms its first-ever overseas store will open at Airside, Kai Tak, expected October 2026.
Bars
Messina x Mius Turn Cocktails Into Gelato
A two-week-only gelato collaboration between Messina and Asia's 50 Best Bars newcomer Mius, running 18-31 August 2026.
Culture
Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey
A 1922 heritage police station has quietly reopened as an immersive set inspired by decades of Hong Kong crime cinema — tickets, hours and how to book.
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