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Culture
The Cha Chaan Teng Codex: Hong Kong's Diners, Decoded
A clever new exhibition at Airside's Gate33 Gallery in Kai Tak decodes the city's beloved diners across seven chapters — until 31 July 2026.
Sport
FIFA Museum Hong Kong 2026: World Cup History at Times Square
Trophy replicas, a wall of 211 national jerseys and hands-on football challenges land in Causeway Bay — open daily until 28 November 2026.
Concerts
XG in Hong Kong 2026: THE CORE Tour at AsiaWorld-Expo
XG bring their THE CORE world tour to AsiaWorld-Expo for one night on 2 August — six ticket tiers, the seven-member line-up and how to get there.
Sport
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo 2026: Three Fairs, One Ticket
The HKTDC sports-and-leisure expo returns to the HKCEC, Wan Chai on 15–21 July — free trials, gear bargains and one HK$30 ticket that also covers the Book Fair.
Art
The Forbidden City and the World: Inside the Palace Museum's New Show
The Hong Kong Palace Museum's new thematic exhibition gathers 130+ imperial treasures across the Yuan, Ming and Qing — in Gallery 1 on a standard General Admission ticket.
Concerts
I.O.I in Hong Kong 2026: K-Pop Reunion at AsiaWorld-Expo
The nine-member I.O.I reunion plays its first-ever Hong Kong shows on 20–21 June at AsiaWorld-Expo — the LOOP tour finale. Dates, ticket tiers and getting there.
Food & Drink
Central Table: All-Day Dining Lands at The Landmark
A new all-day restaurant on the 3/F of Landmark Atrium — Southeast Asian plates, live-tank seafood and a bakery counter, from breakfast to dinner.
Food & Drink
The Best Afternoon Tea in Hong Kong 2026
From The Peninsula's legendary lobby queue to a 102nd-floor lounge — six of the city's best afternoon teas, with prices, hours and MTR tips.
Concerts
Seventeen's V8 in Hong Kong 2026: Vernon & The8 at AsiaWorld-Expo
Seventeen subunit V8 — Vernon and The8 — play AsiaWorld-Expo for two nights on 18–19 July. Dates, venue, MTR route and the latest on tickets.
Concerts
NMIXX in Hong Kong 2026: Zero Frontier at AsiaWorld-Expo
K-pop's NMIXX bring their first world tour to AsiaWorld-Expo for two nights on 25–26 July — dates, ticket prices, MTR access and entry rules.
Travel
Cheung Chau Day Trip: The Ultimate 2026 Island Guide
The car-free island escape, decoded — the Sun Ferry from Central, beaches, the pirate cave, windsurfing and the island's best seafood.
Things to Do
Water World Ocean Park 2026: Your Summer Splash Guide
Hong Kong's all-weather water park is back for summer — Pre-Summer Splash tickets from HK$98, the First Hon Summer event, the best slides and how to reach Tai Shue Wan.
Restaurants
Tiffany Blue Box Café Opens in Causeway Bay
Tiffany & Co.'s new Blue Box Café opens on the first floor of its Lee Gardens Three flagship — with an all-day menu overseen by one-Michelin-starred Ando chef Agustin Balbi.
Restaurants
Yakiniku Yama Oku: Causeway Bay's New Wagyu Counter
An intimate 12-seat kappo yakiniku counter has soft-opened at CUBUS in Causeway Bay, grilling premium Omi and Oita wagyu to order — menu, prices and how to book.
Bars
Blanc de Noirs: Hong Kong's New Champagne Bar
A 30-seat Champagne bar lands on the seventh floor of Mandarin Oriental The Landmark — 25 by the glass and a 500-label cellar, in the heart of Central.
Sport
Hong Kong Racing Season Finale 2026: The Sha Tin Guide
The season ends with a twilight meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday 12 July — champions crowned, live music, and racing from HK$10. Date, transport and tips.
Shopping
Forever Toys @ Harbour City: A Free Toy Story 5 Takeover
Ocean Terminal turns into a Toy Story 5 playground from 19 June — five free photo zones, an 800-item pop-up store, and how to visit.
Art
Yayoi Kusama's Pumpkin Lands in Kai Tak — Free to See
A three-metre emerald-green Kusama Pumpkin is now on free public view at The Twins in Kai Tak — Hong Kong's first permanent outdoor Kusama.
Restaurants
Mila at Rosewood Hong Kong: A Levantine Residency
Rosewood Doha's Bib Gourmand Levantine restaurant takes over Botanical Kitchen at Rosewood Hong Kong — 15 July–9 August 2026. Dates, menu and how to book.
Things to Do
XVENTURE: Hong Kong's New Indoor Sportainment Park
A new 20,000 sq ft indoor adventure park at Kornhill Plaza, Quarry Bay — the city's steepest slide, a ninja run, tickets and how to get there.
Restaurants
ThongSmith: Bangkok's Premium Boat Noodles in Wan Chai
Bangkok's cult premium boat-noodle brand picks Wan Chai for its first outpost abroad — an 8-hour Wagyu broth, five Hong Kong-exclusive dishes and bowls from HK$98.
Concerts
The Weeknd at Kai Tak Stadium 2026: Four Nights
The global superstar brings four After Hours Til Dawn nights to Kai Tak Stadium on 24–25 & 30–31 October — his first Hong Kong shows. Dates, prices and tips.
Sport
World Team Chess Championship 2026: Carlsen in Hong Kong
Magnus Carlsen and 48 teams play the FIDE World Team Chess Championship at Queen Elizabeth Stadium, 17–21 June. Tickets, stars and a free fan village.
Design
PMQ Hong Kong: 2026 Guide to the Creative Hub
Central's heritage creative hub (元創方): local design shops, studios, food and markets, with opening hours and MTR access.
Heritage
Tai Kwun: Hong Kong's Heritage & Arts Hub — 2026 Guide
Central's free-to-enter heritage and arts centre (大館): exhibitions, dining, opening hours and how to get there.
Concerts
Ian Chan GROWTH LIVE 2026: Nine Nights at Kai Tak Arena
MIRROR's Ian Chan plays nine nights at Kai Tak Arena from 23 July — the first six sold out fast. Dates, ticket prices, MTR access and safe-buy tips.
Restaurants
Minyoung Fresh Fish Factory: Korean Sashimi in North Point
A popular Korean seafood chain opens its first overseas branch on Electric Road — hoe (Korean-style sashimi), sushi and spicy seafood dishes.
Art
Treasures of Global Jewellery: The Met's Hong Kong Debut
The Met's celebrated jewellery collection travels abroad for the first time — around 200 dazzling pieces at the Hong Kong Palace Museum until 19 October 2026.
Things to Do
Temple Street Night Market: The Complete 2026 Guide
Hong Kong's most famous night market, decoded — street food, fortune tellers and Cantonese opera in Yau Ma Tei, plus how to get there and when to go.
Food & Drink
Helen's Konditori: A Swedish Bakery Lands in Central
A much-loved Swedish home bakery opens its first shop just off Bonham Strand — cardamom cinnamon buns, semla and proper Swedish fika.
Restaurants
Stübli: Hong Kong's New Swiss Fondue & Steakhouse
A cosy Swiss fondue and steakhouse in Kennedy Town from the team behind Nocino — bubbling Gruyère, Alpine steaks and a 36-seat chalet-style room.
Hotels
WM Hotel Sai Kung: Hong Kong's Beach-Resort Staycation
A rooftop infinity pool, sea-view rooms and summer watersports on the Sai Kung shoreline — the city's most resort-like staycation.
Things to Do
The Best Waterfalls in Hong Kong 2026
From the 35-metre Ng Tung Chai to family-friendly Bride's Pool and Lantau's Silvermine — where to find Hong Kong's best waterfalls, and how to stay safe.
Restaurants
Solstice Culinary Space: Central's Three-in-One Dining Hub
SOL's Korean fine dining, Barry Quek's casual Uncle Quek and a Snøhetta-designed cooking studio — three concepts under one Lyndhurst Terrace roof.
Shopping
Hong Kong Summer Sales 2026: Where to Shop the Best Deals
When the sales hit, how the HKTB Summer Fun scan-to-win mall reward works, and the best outlets and malls — from Citygate to Causeway Bay. Up to 90% off.
Things to Do
JOYPOLIS SPORTS Hong Kong: Japan's First Overseas Sports Park
SEGA's five-floor indoor sports park lands at Kai Tak — SONIC Stadium, a Ninja Dojo and AR climbing. Tickets from HK$180, opening hours and how to get there.
Concerts
ITZY at AsiaWorld-Expo 2026: Tunnel Vision Lands in Hong Kong
K-pop headliners ITZY bring their Tunnel Vision world tour to AsiaWorld-Expo on 20 June — their only Hong Kong show. Dates, ticket prices, MTR access and entry rules.
Exhibitions
Design Ah! at M+: Hong Kong's Most Playful New Exhibition
M+'s hands-on, family-friendly design show opens 27 June — everyday actions turned into interactive games and immersive rooms. What to see, tickets and how to visit.
Restaurants
Vincenzo Capuano: Naples' World-Champion Pizza in Wan Chai
Naples' world-champion pizzaiolo brings his airy 'cloud' pizzas to Lee Tung Avenue, Wan Chai — cut at the table with golden scissors. The menu, prices and how to visit.
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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