Things To Do In Hong Kong: Best Events & Weekend Activities For Your Diary This January

Get your calendars ready, we’ve rounded up the best events in Hong Kong for the weekend and beyond this January, including Hong Kong Shift’s Community Event, M+ Cinema’s Winter Programme and more…

Wondering what to do this weekend? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up the best events and happenings in Hong Kong to add to your calendar now, from comedy nights to live music showcases, creative workshops, film screenings, craft markets, fitness classes and so much more. Scroll through for what to do around town this January 2023. We’ll keep refreshing this list with the latest upcoming events and activities, so bookmark this page to stay in the know!

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AIA Vitality Hub’s Free Wellness Classes & Activities

AIA Vitality Hub is back with an array of free wellness classes and activities for the new year, including fitness sessions, taekwondo, mindfulness, yoga, urban dance, Bollywood dance and more.

When: Saturday, 7 and Sunday, 8 January, various times according to class and activity — see the schedule here
Where: Hong Kong Observation Wheel & AIA Vitality Park, 33 Man Kwong Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free — reserve a space here

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Five Star Comedy ft. Tim Chan, Maitreyi Karanth, Kári Gunnarson, & Chris Mus

Head to Terrible Baby for a mid-week break, an evening of comedy and drinks featuring a stellar lineup of local talent. Stand-ups include Tim Chan (“Hall of Laughs”), Maitreyi Karanth, Kári Gunnarson and Chris Mus.

When: Wednesday, 11 January, 8pm to 10pm
Where: Terrible Baby, 4/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $210.80 for an early bird ticket (includes one drink), $263.50 for general admission (includes one drink) — buy a ticket here

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Hong Kong Shifts: Hong Kong Included – Exhibition + Storytelling + Music + Drinks

Storytelling project Hong Kong Shifts (cofounded by one of our That Girls Cynthia Cheng!) is an incredible social impact platform that raises awareness of the unsung heroes who work tirelessly in the background to keep our city running! This month, join a special community event and discover the latest collection of stories, hear from inspiring NGO guest speakers and get involved in interactive activities — accompanied by music and drinks.

When: Thursday, 12 January, 6pm to 12am, Friday, 13 January, 6pm to 10pm and Saturday, 14 January, 10:30am to 5pm; Opening Evening, DJ and party on Thursday, 12 January, 6pm onwards — see the full schedule here
Where: House Studio at Soho House Hong Kong, 33 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: $150 for an early bird ticket for Opening Evening, $100 for Friday and Saturday — buy a ticket here

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M+ at Night

M+ is presenting its first-ever “M+ at Night”, a Friday evening of creative workshops, a live music performance and screenings on Friday, 13 January. Complementing “Yayoi Kusama 1945 to Now”, this edition will take you on a journey through Kusama’s creative outpouring and philosophy of life with activities including tattoo collages, in-house animation screenings, artist interviews and more. Plus, music from neo-chamber ensemble Sea Island & Ferry!

When: Friday, 13 January, 6:30pm onwards, various timeslots according to activity — see details here
Where: M+, 38 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District, West Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry, with additional activities for Special Exhibition ticket holders

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Rulapalooza #7

Rulapalooza #7 is welcoming in the new year with a superb live music showcase, bringing us some of the most dynamic bands from the Hong Kong scene. The night opens with all-girl Japanese rock band NANA, followed by newly formed After Tales with fresh and sweet tunes, bubblegum pop from Musčat and a midnight hour ushering of rhythms and beats from Bluesymen. And the concert is totally free!

When: Saturday, 14 January, 8:30pm to 1am
Where: Rula Live, G/F, 58-62 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry!

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Handmade Hong Kong’s Chinese New Year Sunday Market

Get ready for the Lunar New Year at Handmade Hong Kong’s Chinese New Year Sunday Market! Browse through handmade offerings from local vendors, with everything from festive calligraphy to fresh flowers, Hong Kong art, jewellery, candles, activewear, apparel, sweet treats, savoury eats and so much more on offer.

When: Sunday, 15 January, 11am to 6pm
Where: DB Plaza, 1 Discovery Bay Road, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, New Territories, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

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Chinese New Year Flower Market 2023

Of the 15 flower markets held across the city for the new lunar year, the biggest is at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay with 175 stalls. Find everything from lucky kumquat trees to bunny plush toys and delicious festive treats to munch on as you shop around.

When: Monday, 16 January to Sunday, 22 January
Where: Victoria Park, 1 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

Soho House’s Lunar New Year Market Pop-Up

Grab a hot drink or festive snack and browse everything from skincare goods and festive nail polishes to handmade candles, mahjong sets, CNY puddings and more at this Lunar New Year market pop-up! Features over ten local and Soho House member-owned brands.

When: Friday, 20 and Saturday, 21 January, 12pm to 6pm
Where: DB Plaza, 1 Discovery Bay Road, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, New Territories, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

Lam Tsuen Well-Wishing Festival

When: Sunday, 22 January to Sunday, 5 February
Where: Lam Tsuen Wishing Square, Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

The Art of the Game: Behind Mah-jong Tiles

Discover the origin and evolution of mahjong tile-making and check out a collection of exhibits showcasing rare century-old ox bone mahjong tiles; Japanese bamboo-backed tiles dating back to the 1970s, and discontinued hand-carved sets from Hong Kong. Use your own creativity at the Chinese New Year Paper Art: Handcrafted Fairy Chun workshop while you’re there.

When: Until Sunday, 5 February, 11am to 8pm
Where: 1/F, Temple Mall North, 136 Lung Cheung Road, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Free Entry

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M+ Cinema’s Winter Edition Programme

Launching this month, the M+ Cinema Winter Edition promises to continue the museum’s enriching display of contemporary visual culture. This three-month programme (from January to March 2023) includes a thematic complementary piece to M+’s Special Exhibition, a range of artists’ films, documentaries and narrative features, previews of long-awaited local and foreign films (like Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale” with Brendan Fraser!), forgotten gems and old classics in original 35mm film prints, post-screening discussions and more!

When: Until Thursday, 30 March, various show times according to the screening and day
Where: M+ Cinema, M+, 38 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District, West Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $85 for adults, $68 for other tickets including for full-time students, seniors, persons with disabilities and more. Check out the lineup and showtimes and buy a ticket here.

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Ongoing Events & Weekend Activities In Hong Kong

Live Jazz Nights at Dan Ryan’s Chicago Grill!

Get a taste of American jazz at Dan Ryan’s Chicago Grill every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, featuring Hong Kong artists The Allen Youngblood Trio, along with a special jazz night-exclusive menu with a selection of seafood and premium beef dishes paired with wines from France, Italy and the US. Seats are limited, so make sure to reserve a table early.

When: Thursdays, 8:30pm to 10:30pm, Fridays, 8pm to 10pm, and Saturdays, 8:30pm to 10:30pm until Saturday, 7 January 2023
Where: Dan Ryan’s Chicago Grill, G40 & G41, Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: General Admission (until Saturday, 3 December) – $700 +$41.93 fee, Early Bird (until Saturday, 26 November) – $500 +$29.95 fee. Buy a ticket here.

Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival

The Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival is a three-year arts project that gives you the opportunity to explore the rich natural resources and the long and deep history and culture of four isles in Sai Kung Hoi. This year (the first year!), the Arts Festival will look at the Hakka culture of Yim Tin Tsai and the special landforms of Sharp Island, focusing on topics like villagers’ stories, rural-urban balance, nature conservation, religion and culture, supplemented by free guided tours and programmes (like kayaking and workshops!).

When: Until Sunday, 15 January 2023
Where: Yim Tin Tsai and Sharp Island, Sai Kung, Hong Kong (20 minutes by kaito from Sai Kung Public Pier to Yim Tin Tsai and Sharp Island)
How much: Free to join – find out more here

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The Whisky Library x Conspiracy Chocolate Pop-Up

Love whisky and chocolate? You’re in for a treat this winter! Homegrown brands The Whisky Library and Conspiracy Chocolate have joined forces to bring us a collaborative pop-up in ifc mall, showcasing the best items from both as well as new chocolate bars and bottles, freshly-made confectioneries, plus weekly tastings (chocolate, whisky, rum) and workshops (gifting, curating, pairing and more).

When: Until Thursday, 4 May, 11am to 8pm
Where: Podium Level 1, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry

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