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Looking for things to do in Hong Kong this weekend? From nightlife and culture to drinks, dining, community and shopping, keep reading to discover the best events in Hong Kong from Friday, 16 October to Sunday, 18 October, 2026 — including last-minute Chung Yeung Festival celebrations over the public holiday!
September in Hong Kong went out with a bang, but there’s no time to catch our breath — October is shaping up to be just as action-packed. We’re kicking things off with free activities, cultural happenings and nightlife parties, because there’s no shortage of things to do in Hong Kong. Oh and we are looking forward to a well-deserved public holiday for the Chung Yeung Festival (perfect timing for a hike!). And then, of course, Halloween takes over the city for the rest of the month. Whether you’re searching for a wholesome way to spend a Sunday or pre-planning which Halloween party to attend, here’s everything going on in Hong Kong in October 2026.
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Sweet and Sour Productions’ New Play Spotlights Judy Garland
Sweet and Sour Productions is staging Over The Rainbow, Under Ethel: The Story of Judy Garland and her Mother, a new dark comedy by Candice Moore that digs into the complicated bond between the woman who pushed the star into the spotlight, while featuring iconic songs from Garland’s Hollywood classics. Rather than another straightforward tribute to Garland’s career, the play looks at the relationship behind the fame — the ambition, the pressure and, perhaps most ominously, the price of stardom. It’s the kind of intimate, character-driven storytelling Sweet and Sour has built a reputation for on Hong Kong’s independent theatre scene.
| Date | Wednesday, 4 November to Saturday, 7 November, 2026; 7:30pm to 9pm |
| Location | Underground Theatre, Hong Kong Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong |
| Price | $240 to $300 person — Purchase tickets here |
Cathay • WestK Jazz Fest 2026 Brings 10 Days Of One Of Asia’s Top Jazz Events
WestK Performing Arts’ annual flagship music event is back this November for its eighth edition. This time, Cathay · WestK Jazz Fest spans two weekends and features 10 days of exceptional music and cultural experiences, bringing together over 100 local and international musicians. Headliners include Kenny G (returning to Hong Kong for his first performance in 18 years!), alongside Grammy winner Diana Krall and jazz vocalist Stacey Kent, while guitarist Cory Wong teams up with local harmonica champ Cy Leo for a groove-heavy set. There’s also plenty of newer talent to catch, from Korean vocalist Song Yi Jeon and rising Italian jazz pianist Francesca Tandoi to Hong Kong’s own JACE and guitarist Teriver Cheung. Beyond the ticketed shows, the M+ Green Lawn becomes a Music Healing Zone – Groove Grove, complete with sound bowls and harbour breeze!
| Date | Friday, 13 November to Sunday, 15 November; Tuesday, 17 November to Sunday, 22 November; and Tuesday, 24 November, 2026 |
| Location | Across Freespace, Xiqu Centre, Wonderland, Freespace, WKCDA Tower, West Kowloon Cultural District, 8 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Price | Prices vary— More info here |
Things To Do In Hong Kong This Weekend: Friday, 16 October to Sunday, 18 October, 2026
Enrol For The Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Walk 2026
Pink Walk, the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation’s annual charity walk returns to The Peak on Sunday, 25 October, offering participants a meaningful opportunity to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for patient support, screening, research and advocacy. Enjoya serene 3.5km morning walk in pink attire with friends and family, with prizes including Top Fundraiser, Highest Participation and Best-dressed Pink, plus a goodie bag for all registered attendees.
| Date | Enrol by Friday, 16 October, 2026; Walk on Sunday, 25 October, 2026 |
| Location | Peak Road Garden, The Peak, Hong Kong |
| Price | From $380 per person – More info here |
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188 Collective Presents ‘BACKSPIN’ At Versus
If you’re looking for a night of electronic bliss, get your tickets to this asap. 188 Collective is hosting BACKSPIN at Versus in LKF and you can expect a ton of Hong Kong’s emerging underground talent to show up. Vibe to House, UKG, Minimal Techno, Trance and more tunes, courtesy of a great lineup of DJs. This is the event for electronic music lovers this weekend! Oh, and each ticket includes two complimentary drinks (it’s worth it to buy online beforehand, as on-the-door tickets are $50 more).
| Date | Saturday, 17 October 2026; 10:30pm to late |
| Location | Versus Club, 36-44 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong |
| Price | From $190 per person (includes 2 drinks) – Buy your ticket here |
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No Curfew Club: Y2K Riot Act Edition
No Curfew Club is back with its fourth volume, and this time it’s the Riot Act Edition. The Y2K chaos is back – so make sure you dress accordingly, think studded belts, Converse, band tees, chipped black nail polish and load up on the eyeliner – and the focus is on Rock. It starts chill with Hoobastank and Coldplay, then heads into Pop-Punk Revival with Blink-182, Avril & Fall Out Boy, then scream along to Linkin Park & Evanescence and end on a high with My Chemical Romance, Paramore and Green Day (and still get to bed at a reasonable hour). It’s also a Pontiac takeover with guest shifts from Nicole and Jen. One ticket includes a burger and a drink!
| Date | Saturday, 17 October 2026; 5pm to 9pm |
| Location | AER UG/F, Soho, Ming Hing House, 52-56 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong |
| Price | From $250 per person – Buy your ticket here |
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Mineral Painting Workshop In Wan Chai
Trying to embrace more analogue activities? It doesn’t get more interesting or relaxing than mineral painting. Head the working studio of a mineral-pigment artist in Wan Chai and, with her guidance, discover different minerals, colour and layering, and create your own textural masterpiece. Still Tess offers a 3.5 hour workshop – including an introduction, practical demonstration and time for individual painting – that is suitable for beginners.
| Date | Saturday, 17 October 2026; 2pm to 5:30pm |
| Location | Still Tess, 10/F, Foo Tak Building, 367 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong |
| Price | $600 per person – Buy your ticket here |
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OPEN by HE.R Hosts Halloween Masquerade At Chater Road
In case you missed the last time OPEN by HE.R took over Chater Road in the most epic street party of the year, never fret – they’re coming back! And this time, ANDHIM headlines the event, with more great acts in the international and homegrown lineup: Charmeine, HE.R Soundsystem and CASAMUSICA. This music party will ring in the spooky season in the best way possible, with 7 hours of hundreds of people vibing out to thumping basslines and perfect mixes. Tickets include one welcome drink each, there are special offers for group bookings, students and children.
| Date | Sunday, 18 October 2026; 3pm to 10pm |
| Location | Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong |
| Price | From $734 per person – Buy your ticket via Ticketflap or Trip |
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Free Entry To The Pontiac’s OKTOBERFEST
San Miguel is sponsoring this urban take on the traditional beer hall, turning your Sunday afternoon into ‘Ponto-Toberfest’. Head on over to the iconic bar in Central to try a signature San Miguel beer cocktail – a custom Michelada or a beer and Campari mix – and soak it up with house-made hot dogs (topped with beer cheese and mustard sauce). There will also be Bierfest Bingo with fun prizes. While you can just walk in, if you RSVP beforehand, you’ll get your first San Miguel beer on the house!
| Date | Sunday, 18 October 2026; 4pm to 8pm |
| Location | The Pontiac, 13 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong Kong |
| Price | Free entry – RSVP here |
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Free Langham Place Halloween Street Fest On Saturdays In October
The rest of your Saturdays this month are sorted! As part of ‘Hong Kong Halloween Month’, the largest Halloween party in the district is happening right outside Langham Place in Mong Kok. It will bring together cosplay, live music, street culture and a ton of quintessentially Hong Kong elements. During ‘Next Stop, Mong Kok!’, hop onto the Mong Kok Haunted Minibus (a complimentary shuttle between Langham Place and Parkes Street in Jordan), check out the street food experience (including the strawberry-filled Vampire Egg Waffle), get some face painting done complete with temporary tattoo stickers, and enjoy the packed lineup of music and dance on Halloween night!
| Date | Saturday, 17, 24 & 31 October 2026; 1pm to 7pm (until 8pm on 31st) |
| Location | Outside Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Price | Free entry – Find out more here |
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Celebrate Oktoberfest & Beerfest At Happy Wednesday
This October, Happy Valley Racecourse is bringing back Oktoberfest and Beerfest as part of Happy Wednesday, with three consecutive weeks of racing, live entertainment and Bavarian-inspired festivities. The festivities kick off with Oktoberfest on 7 October and continue with Beerfest on 14 and 21 October, with racegoers enjoying racing, live music, interactive games, German bites and plenty of festive fun.
| Date | Wednesday, 14 October and Wednesday, 21 October, 2026 |
| Location | Happy Valley Racecourse, Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong |
| Price | Prices vary — Book your spot here |
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Free Exhibition At Heath On Things We Wish We Didn’t Do
Around 40 real stories and objects from strangers make up this exhibition on the decisions we wish we could take back, from small missteps to life-altering ones. Designed by Honmi Studio, the show leans into vulnerability over shame, with guided meditations on letting go, a visitor wall of regrets and a closing act by Sonia Wong.
| Date | Until Tuesday, 27 October, 2026 |
| Location | The Garage @ Heath, B/F, 36-44 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Price | Free — More info here |
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“Art In Residence: Tea Time Stories” With Nomkakaii
Cordis has teamed up with one of our favourite cha chaan tengs, Tai On Coffee & Tea Shop, and food illustrator Kai for the exhibition “Art In Residence: Tea Time Stories,” celebrating Hong Kong’s beloved afternoon tea culture. The showcase features Kai’s illustrations of everyday dining moments, plus a lineup of limited-edition treats reimagined by Executive Pastry Chef Roy Ma and the Tai On team, including Peanut Butter and Condensed Milk Mille-Feuille, Coconut Red Bean Mousse Cake and a Salted Kumquat Espresso Tonic. Throughout the exhibition, both venues are running daily interactive experiences at 3:15pm, including instant photo sessions and themed paper tape giveaways, plus a limited-edition tote bag featuring Kai’s artwork.
| Date | Until Saturday, 31 October, 2026 |
| Location | Tai On Coffee & Tea Shop, G/F, 830 Canton Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong The Place, Cordis Hong Kong, 555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Price | Free entry — More info here |
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Shop And Raise Awareness Of Breast Cancer At ALICE + OLIVIA
Contemporary womenswear label ALICE + OLIVIA is putting its “by women, for women” ethos into action this October, by teaming up with the Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry for its SHOP PINK campaign. Shoppers who donate directly to the Registry via a designated link unlock an exclusive 15% discount in stores or online, with proceeds funding free genetic testing and counselling for high-risk, underprivileged local families.
| Date | Until Saturday, 31 October, 2026 |
| Location | All ALICE + OLIVIA stores in Hong Kong + official e-shop |
| Price | 15% discount unlocked with donation |
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Fly Me To The Moon Exhibition Lands At K11 MUSEA
This immersive space exhibition trades science-showcase vibes for a full-blown sensory voyage across 380,000 kilometres of cosmos. Expect panoramic visuals — including watching the Earth rise over the lunar horizon — and unleash your creativity to design your dream moon base using AI. Whether you’re satisfying your cosmic curiosity or just want futuristic ‘moon landing’ photos with friends, this journey is sure to bring you surprises.
| Date | Until Sunday, 22 November, 2026; 10am to 9pm daily |
| Location | 6/F, Exhibition Hall & Sculpture Park, K11 MUSEA, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Price | $200 per adult – Tickets at the door or book here |
Pink Season Hong Kong 2026
Hong Kong’s biggest annual LGBTQ+ festival returns for another two months of celebration. Expect a jam-packed calendar of parties, sports events, film screenings, drag shows and community meet-ups. Rather than one big parade, Pink Season spreads its celebrations across multiple venues over several weeks, giving the community plenty of ways to get involved. From reading session of She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan on Sunday, 3 October to the GLTA Gay Tennis Tournament on 16 October, there’s something for every interest.
| Date | Daily events until Monday, 30 November, 2026 |
| Location | Multiple venues across Hong Kong |
| Price | Ticket prices vary by event – More info here |
Mizunara Pours Out Over 50 Whiskies And Spirits For Tasting
Bring your crew and work your way through 50+ bottles of whisky, gin, rum, vodka and shochu at Mizunara: The Shop. Every guest walks away with a $190 tasting glass plus four complimentary 10ml pours of their choosing, ideal for an easygoing afternoon of sipping and comparing notes with friends. Cheers!
| Date | Until Wednesday, 30 December, 2026; Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm; Saturday, 11am to 5pm |
| Location | Mizunara The Shop, 901, 19/F, Sun Hing Industrial Building, 46 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong |
| Price | From $190 – Book here |
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