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The 2026 Asian Games are well underway in Aichi-Nagoya, and Hong Kong’s elite athletes are already making their presence felt across arenas, pools, and combat rings. From world champions delivering stellar performances to fresh faces stepping up on the big stage, Team Hong Kong has picked up an impressive collection of medals in the opening stretch of the competition. If you’re trying to keep track of who won what without digging through dozens of match reports, we’ve gathered everything here for you. Read on for the full lowdown on every single gold, silver, and bronze medal secured by Hong Kong’s athletes so far. Photograph: Courtesy ©AINAGOCSiobhan Haughey takes gold for the women’s 100m freestyle Hong Kong gold medals Swimming Golden girl Siobhan Haughey showed up to business as usual, retaining her regional crown in the women’s 200m freestyle with a time of 1:54.96. She kept the momentum going in the women’s 100-m freestyle, bagging yet another gold for the city. Photograph: Courtesy ©AINAGOCLydia Sham claims gold in women's changquan final Wushu Opening ceremony flag-bearer Lydia Sham scored 9.713 in the women’s changquan final, pocketing Hong Kong’s very first gold of the Games against Macau’s Sou Cho-man. Rowing Veteran rower Chiu Hin-chun paced himself brilliantly over the first 1,000 metres before executing a decisive late surge to win the men’s lightweight single sculls in 6:50.32, securing Hong Kong’s fourth gold medal of the Games. Hong Kong silver medals Fencing Hong Kong’s fencing star Ryan Choi turned in an exceptional performance in the men’s individual foil, slicing through the knockout bracket all the way to the final bout to seal a silver medal. Karate Karate world champion Grace Lau bagged a well-deserved silver in the women’s individual kata, while fellow athlete Tsang Yee-ting had an outstanding run in the women’s kumite, beating through a tough final against Malaysia’s Shahmalarani Chandran. Swimming Swimming continues to deliver the goods for Hong Kong, with Ian Ho putting down an explosive sprint in the men’s 50m freestyle – touching the wall just 0.1 seconds shy of the top spot – and Haughey adding two more silvers to her tally in the women’s 50m freestyle as well as the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay alongside her teammates Natalie Kan, Li Sum-yiu, and Gilaine Ma. Photograph: Courtesy ©AINAGOCLeung Yu-hong fights for silver in wushu-sanda: men’s 60kg semifinals Wushu Hong Kong’s martial artists recorded a series of breakthroughs on the mat, with Lau Chi-lung putting together two routines in the men’s nanquan and nangun all-around event to take silver, while Leung Yu-hong made his Asian Games debut and fought his way through to the men's 60kg sanda final to a historic silver of his own. Rowing Adding two more shiny silvers to the city’s tally, Winnie Hung Wing-yan powered through the women’s lightweight single sculls to cross the line in 7:28.54 for second place, before teammates Cheung Yuen-shan and Leung Wing-wun staged a dramatic comeback in the second half of the women’s lightweight double sculls and finished second. Hong Kong bronze medals Fencing Fong Hoi-sun battled his way through to the semi-finals against Kazakhstan in the men’s epee individual event to earn a bronze medal. Karate Howard Hung Ho-wai executed a sharp series of routines in the men’s individual kata to lock up third place on the podium. Hung then joined forces with teammates Martin Li and Tang Yu-hin in the men’s team kata, edging out Taipei 3-2 in a tense battle for the bronze. Meanwhile, Wong Cheuk-lee held her nerve in the women’s kumite -68kg category, striking late in the contest to secure a bronze medal finish. Photograph: Courtesy ©AINAGOCWomen's road race cycling final at the 2026 Asian Games Cycling Chloe Leung Wing-yee shook off earlier setbacks in the time trials and pulled clear into the leading group on the third lap of the women’s road race to claim bronze. Swimming Natalie Kan has set a brand new Hong Kong record – one previously held by Haughey – and claimed a historic bronze in the women’s 100m butterfly. Triathlon Made up of Cade Write, Oscar Coggins, Bailee Brown, and Robin Elg, Hong Kong’s mixed relay team delivered an outstanding performance across all four legs, reaching the podium to grab yet another bronze for the city. Rowing Lam San-tung and Chan Tik-lun combined for a solid race in the men’s lightweight double sculls, finishing in 6:24.84 to add a bronze medal to the team's haul. Wushu Making her Asian Games debut, Chan Tsz-ching took home bronze in the women’s 52kg division after facing off Iran’s Sogand Sinkaeichetan in the semi-finals. Head to aichi-nagoya2026.org for more updates on other games and results. Stay in the loop: Sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Michelin Keys 2026 awards 10 hotels in Hong Kong and nine in Macau Urban Brew Summit brings global coffee brands under one roof at The Mills Disney Halloween Time brings wicked fun, new shows, and fresh characters to Hong Kong Disneyland

Several of our city’s hotels shone brightly during the second edition of Michelin Keys, collecting keys like restaurants collecting stars. 10 Hong Kong hotels were listed, as were nine hotels in our neighbouring Macau, totalling one more property between the two cities than last year’s list. Rosewood Hong Kong has retained its three-key status, making it the only three-key hotel in Hong Kong. Aside from a variety of experiences and gorgeous environments across its 65 floors, including a whopping 11 restaurants and bars, Rosewood also stands out in its connection to the city and encourages guests to engage with Hong Kong beyond the comforts of the hotel. Photograph: Courtesy Rosewood Hong KongGrand Harbour View Room A new joiner to this year’s list is the Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong, with two Michelin keys. This hotel could not be more centrally located, and was extensively renovated until its reopening this summer, boasting designs by Joyce Wang that drew inspiration from Hong Kong’s urban landscape. Understated luxury is the name of the game for this hotel, wrapped in a palette of terracotta and deep green hues.  Meanwhile, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has been elevated from one to two keys this year. Its location on the Central harbourfront means that views of Victoria Harbour are maximised throughout the hotel with floor-to-ceiling windows, framing a beautiful, ever-changing backdrop for the venue. With the release of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026, the Four Seasons also boasts a total of seven Michelin stars across three of its restaurants. Photograph: Booking.comCity of Dreams - Morpheus in Macau A ferry ride away, Macau gets its first three-Michelin-key hotel after City of Dreams – Morpheus got promoted from last year’s two-key status. Designed by the late Dame Zaha Hadid, this hotel is best known as the world’s first high-rise supported by a free-form steel exoskeleton, featuring an undulating steel frame wrapped around the glass façade. The Banyan Tree Macau, featuring suites with private relaxation pools and villas with crystal jacuzzi pools, has also been promoted from one to two keys this year. See below for the full list of Michelin-keyed hotels in Hong Kong and Macau this year. Photograph: Courtesy Four Seasons Hotel Hong KongFour Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Hong Kong hotels awarded Michelin Keys 2026 Rosewood Hong Kong (🗝️🗝️🗝️) Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong (🗝️🗝️) Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong (🗝️🗝️) Upper House Hong Kong (🗝️🗝️) The Peninsula Hong Kong (🗝️🗝️) Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong (🗝️) The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel (🗝️) The St. Regis Hong Kong (🗝️) Hotel ICON Hong Kong (🗝️) The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong (🗝️) Macau hotels awarded Michelin Keys 2026 City of Dreams – Morpheus (🗝️🗝️🗝️) Banyan Tree Macau (🗝️🗝️) Grand Lisboa Palace Macau (🗝️🗝️) Palazzo Versace Macau (🗝️🗝️) The Karl Lagerfeld (🗝️🗝️) Four Seasons Hotel Macao (🗝️) The Londoner Hotel, Macau (🗝️) The Ritz-Carlton Macau (🗝️) The St. Regis Macao (🗝️) Stay in the loop: Sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Urban Brew Summit brings global coffee brands under one roof at The Mills Disney Halloween Time brings wicked fun, new shows, and fresh characters to Hong Kong Disneyland Don Pedro creates The Good Bottle Club dinner series to spotlight amazing wines and makers

If you’re not up for squeezing among the hordes of costumed revellers near LKF nor having the bejeesus scared out of you at haunted houses, perhaps Hong Kong Disneyland provides a nice alternative this Halloween. From the looks of the giant Mickey pumpkin head at the park entrance and Maleficent’s dragon breathing smoke at Castle Hub, Disney is not playing about spooky season, but they’re still keeping things fun. The baddies are back once again, with Disney fiends like Hades, Captain Hook, Maleficent, Jafar, Gaston, Oogie Boogie, and more taking over an expanded villainous parade that’s larger than ever. Photograph: Courtesy Hong Kong Disneyland ResortUninvited! A Villains Takeover Party At the Castle of Magical Dreams, the Mickey’s Happy Halloween Adventure performance will feature a new song alongside brand-new seasonal looks on Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore, while CookieAnn and LinaBell rock Halloween outfits. Deeper into the park, the Lion King show gives way to the Let’s Get Wicked musical performance, where Ursula, Mother Gothel, Gaston, Maleficent, and Dr Facilier take the stage with spectacular vocals on iconic villain numbers. It would actually be diabolical if you didn’t sing along to these anthems. Photograph: Courtesy Hong Kong Disneyland ResortDisneyland Halloween villains Halloween also means that the character encounters in Disneyland will switch up, so look out for figures like Cruella, Jafar and Jasmine, Gaston and Belle, Lady Tremaine with Anastasia and Drizella, and more popping up across the park. But we have to be honest, we’re most looking forward to finding and taking photos with everyone’s favourite talking trash can, which will be roaming around wearing a white sheet! Halloween themes run throughout the food and drink outlets across the park and the resort hotels, but fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas should hit up the River View Cafe, where Jack Skellington’s The Nightmare Before Dinner returns with a new menu, and guests can mix their own bottomless welcome drink called Sally’s Sweet Potion, as well as meet Jack, Sally, and Oogie Boogie. Photograph: Courtesy Hong Kong Disneyland ResortJack Skellington’s The Nightmare Before Dinner If you’re a Magic Access member, there’s a ‘Bring A Friend’ offer to be used over the Halloween period, granting 40 percent off regular park tickets for guests spending the day with you. Gather a crew of three or more people to enjoy a 20-percent discount on Magic Access memberships, plus receive complimentary Disney Premier Access for each member when you all sign up by December 30. Stay in the loop: Sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Don Pedro creates The Good Bottle Club dinner series to spotlight amazing wines and makers BigBang adds one more concert date to their November shows in Hong Kong Enjoy four weekends of outdoor picnics with the WestK Picnic Fest

Don Pedro may be a steakhouse, but if you’ve dined there or even peeked through the window you’ll know that the wine here is just as important to them as the steak. That’s why they’ve recently launched The Good Bottle Club, a recurring dinner series built around an invited sommelier or a standout winery, with pours paired with each course. The idea is for each featured winery or sommelier to share their favourite wines, while the kitchen whips up a five-course menu to match the bottles. The first dinner will highlight Catena Zapata, Argentina’s oldest family-run winery that was named the World’s Most Admired Wine Brand 2025 by Drinks International. To this day, the fourth-generation descendants of founder Nicola Catena still run the estate and vineyards in Gualtallary. Photograph: Courtesy Don PedroDon Pedro Good Bottle Club Expect robust flavours to go with each pour, such as bluefin akami with dulce tomatoes and green olives paired with the 2023 Catena Alta Chardonnay; seared beef tongue with romesco and butternut squash with the 2022 Catena Zapata Birth of Cabernet Sauvignon; and a classic roasted Argentinian striploin with bone marrow bordelaise, crispy potatoes, and glazed carrots accompanied by the 2022 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino. This first edition of The Good Bottle Club with Catena Zapata starts on October 7, and is priced at $998 per person. Keep an eye out for more editions and guests. Stay in the loop: Sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: BigBang adds one more concert date to their November shows in Hong Kong Enjoy four weekends of outdoor picnics with the WestK Picnic Fest The Disgusting Food Museum comes to Hong Kong with over 80 gross foods from all over the world

Update, September 22: BigBang has added an extra show to their Hong Kong concerts! Read on for details: OG K-pop fans will have been eagerly awaiting news ever since it was announced that BigBang will be coming to Hong Kong in concert later this year. Since this year celebrates the second-generation K-pop music act’s 20th anniversary, read on for everything you need to know about their concert here. When and where are BigBang’s Hong Kong concerts? Hong Kong is getting three nights with G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung. They will be performing at the Kai Tak Stadium on November 13 to 15. The band has also just announced that they have added an extra show on Tuesday, November 17 due to overwhelming demand by Hong Kong VIPs. How much are tickets to see BigBang? Prices for seated tickets run from $699 to $2,699 for VIP2 category entry, which includes a VIP basic set of exclusive merchandise, and access to an express shopping lane. The highest VIP1 ticket tier costs $3,099 and includes standing entry in the middle of the stage area, a VIP plus set of merch, and an express shopping lane. Photograph: Courtesy YG EntertainmentBigBang XX: Cosmos World Tour seating plan When are BigBang tickets available on sale? Tickets for the shows on November 13, 14, and 15 have all sold out, but sales for the added November 17 show will start soon. The BigBang membership presale starts at 10am on Monday, September 28. Pre-sales for QQ Music, JOOX, and Kugou Music follow at 10am on Tuesday, September 29. Later on the same day, pre-sales for Trip.com and Klook start at 2pm, and finally general sales open at 4pm on HK Ticketing. What tips should I know before buying BigBang tickets? HKTicketing will open the online waiting room 30 minutes before each sale stage begins, so log on early. Make sure you’ve already registered for a HKTicketing account so you don’t have to waste time creating an account later. Also note that each registered account can purchase a maximum of two tickets for each show date across all sale phases. Photograph: Facebook / BIGBANGBigBang What is the setlist for BigBang’s concerts? As always, concert setlists are subject to change, but if their XX: Cosmos World Tour opening shows in Goyang last month are any indication, here’s what VIPs can expect to hear BigBang perform. Fantastic Baby Hands Up Tonight Blue Loser If You Bad Boy Bae Bae Haru Haru Lies Universe (Daesung solo) Wings (Daesung solo) Hando Chogua (Daesung solo) Look At Me, Gwisun (Daesung solo) Bad (Taeyang solo) Ringa Linga (Taeyang solo) Live Fast Die Slow (Taeyang solo) Power (G-Dragon solo) Good Boy (G-Dragon x Taeyang) Crayon (G-Dragon solo) Crooked (G-Dragon solo) Bang Bang Bang Stupid Liar Sober We Like 2 Party BiiiG Home Sweet Home Encore My Heaven Sunset Glow Last Farewell Feeling Still Life Stay in the loop: Sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Enjoy four weekends of outdoor picnics with the WestK Picnic Fest The Disgusting Food Museum comes to Hong Kong with over 80 gross foods from all over the world Chill Hill serves up froyo inside a self-service coin laundry shop

With the weather finally cooling down a tad, we can actually hang around outdoors in Hong Kong without melting into a puddle. Autumn is the perfect time to sprawl out on a nice warm patch of grass with snacks and a good book, and the West Kowloon Cultural District is making the most of it with the WestK Picnic Fest. Launching for the first time this year, the Harbourside East Lawn will be taken over by al fresco fun over four consecutive weekends, conveniently spanning the Mid-Autumn Festival, Golden Week, and the Hong Kong Cyclothon. 16 vendors will offer food and drinks, ranging from Lau Kee Boat Noodles, Asian-French from Pano, vegan and vegetarian fare from Play with Years and Yau Veggie Truck, to coffee from Cupping Room. There will also be craft cocktails by The Captain’s Bar x Tankyu Distillery, modern street food staples from Kowloon Walled City, Korean-inspired bites from Dotom, doughnuts from Donut Demo x Being Soda, and craft beer from Mak’s Beer x Fisholic. Photograph: Courtesy West Kowloon Cultural District AuthorityWestK Picnic Fest You won’t even have to bring your own picnic mats if you don’t want to, because WestK-branded picnic essentials will be available for rentals. Foldable chairs for both adults and children, picnic tables, picnic mats, portable fans, and even lanterns can be borrowed at $40 to $50. If you purchase designated food sets, you can even borrow two foldable chairs for free on the same day, so make sure you keep those receipts. For an added dose of wellness, WestK has partnered with tokyobike hk to launch the time-limited Bike & Picnic Pass ($348), which comes with a rental bicycle, picnic mat and lantern redemption, and more. While you’re there, don’t forget to get up from your mat every now and then to check out the themed workshops, live music performances, and wellness leisure activities like farm-to-table experiences, harp therapy, and botanical ceramics. Photograph: Courtesy West Kowloon Cultural District AuthorityWestK Picnic Fest WestK Picnic Fest runs on weekends and public holidays from September 18 to October 11, at the Harbourside East Lawn of the Art Park. Stay in the loop: Sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: The Disgusting Food Museum comes to Hong Kong with over 80 gross foods from all over the world Chill Hill serves up froyo inside a self-service coin laundry shop A guide to moon gazing in Hong Kong this Mid-Autumn Festival

When a museum hands you a vomit bag along with your entry ticket, you know things are going to be seriously gross – and if that tickles your fancy, then the Disgusting Food Museum is definitely for you! Hailing from Malmö in Sweden, this museum famously gathers over 80 of the world’s most polarising foods for your multi-sensory (dis)pleasure. Expect a real assault on your senses with a combination of real foods, models, photo and video archives, scent installations, and interactive displays. Some of the disgusting foods on display include Surströmming, fermented herring from Sweden that’s long been considered the smelliest canned food on Earth; fermented shark meat from Iceland; cheese with live maggots that’s officially banned by the EU; frog smoothies; and Rocky Mountain Oysters (which you may know is actually a nice moniker for bull’s testicles). Photograph: Courtesy Mo Styles / Disgusting Food MuseumCasu Marzu cheese Beyond shocking visitors, the Disgusting Food Museum actually also challenges people to consider what truly makes something ‘disgusting’. These dishes are all not considered very intimidating in their own cultures, so what do your reactions say about underlying food biases? And as unpalatable as these foods may seem, the exhibition also presents high-protein, low-carbon solutions that could tackle future food security. The official Swedish museum team are also introducing unique touches just for the Hong Kong run, including new interactive displays and collaborations with local perfumers to recreate scents of specific foods authentically. Of course, after seeing everything, visitors will also have the opportunity to taste a curated selection of unusual foods. These could range from Australian Vegemite and crunchy crickets, to final bosses like Icelandic fermented shark! Keep your vomit bag handy, but if you manage to complete the challenge, you’ll earn the title of ‘Tastebud Warrior’. Photograph: Courtesy Disgusting Food MuseumDisgusting Food Museum The Disgusting Food Museum runs from September 29 to November 26 at Gate33 Gallery in Airside. Standard tickets are priced at $68 from Mondays to Thursdays, and $88 from Fridays to Sundays, with concessions and group discounts available. Right now, early-bird tickets starting from $48 have been released, but these are limited to 200 passes in total, so get a move on if you’d like to take on a Survivor-like food challenge! Stay in the loop: Sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Chill Hill serves up froyo inside a self-service coin laundry shop A guide to moon gazing in Hong Kong this Mid-Autumn Festival Victoria Park lights up for the first International Lantern Spectacular this Mid-Autumn Festival

There must be something about watching clothes spin in a self-service laundry shop that makes you want to get on with doing something else, because how else do you explain the fact that we have a bar hidden behind a laundromat and what used to be one of the best cafés in Sai Ying Pun (RIP Clean) also coexisting with a laundry shop? Here’s another dual-concept to add to the list, as Chill Hill opens as a frozen yoghurt store tucked inside a coin-operated laundromat. Photograph: Courtesy Chill HillChill Hill Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef Shena Wong, who also founded Café Twenty One from Eight, is the brains behind this new chill spot. Instead of the usual soft-serve machines that squeeze out a mixture of water, emulsifiers, and artificial air, Chill Hill uses a high-density, homemade brick of yoghurt instead that’s mixed with fresh fruits. This base features 100-percent pure Australian yoghurt and French cream, with natural dairy fats that give it a creamy texture without artificial oils or trans fat.  As a clean-label brand, Chill Hill also doesn’t mess with white sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, choosing to use natural trehalose instead which reduces glycemic impact – if you’re health-conscious with a sweet tooth, this froyo is made for you.  Photograph: Courtesy Chill HillChill Hill frozen yoghurt Choose from one of their curated cups like Very Berries (acai, mixed berries, mango, honey, and vanilla) or Medi Delight (tahini, pistachio, dates, and honey) from $50, or build your own cup from $40. With blends, toppings, and sauces galore such as Lotus Biscoff, genmai rice puffs, nuts, and fresh fruits to choose from, there’ll be plenty of possibilities for you to play around with. During Chill Hill’s soft opening, four curated creations will be available, but keep an eye out for more in the future. Visit Chill Hill at 31-37 Hill Road, Sai Ying Pun. Stay in the loop: Sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: A guide to moon gazing in Hong Kong this Mid-Autumn Festival Victoria Park lights up for the first International Lantern Spectacular this Mid-Autumn Festival Wan Chai’s Starstreet Precinct is officially one of world’s coolest neighbourhoods

The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, and the city is getting ready for one of the most atmospheric nights of the year. Whether you’re after glowing lantern displays, a breezy lawn to unpack a nighttime picnic, or just a clear view of the night sky over the harbour, finding the right spot makes all the difference to your evening. Here’s your complete guide to timing it right and setting up camp at the best vantage points across this city. Photograph: ShutterstockHong Kong moon When are the best times for moon gazing? Timing your moon viewing properly means knowing when it rises and when it hits transit, which is when the moon reaches its highest point in the sky due south. On September 24, the eve of Mid-Autumn Festival, moonrise is at 4.47pm, reaching transit at 10.40pm before setting at 4.38am the following morning. On the Mid-Autumn Festival night itself, September 25, the moon rises at 5.20pm and hits its highest elevation at 11.24pm, setting at 5.33am the next day. If you’re staying out on September 26, the day after the festival, moonrise happens at 5.54pm, reaching transit at 12.09am on September 27. The full moon then lands shortly after at 12.49am, with the moonset coming at 6.29am. Best moon-viewing locations in Hong Kong For the clearest views right as the moon comes up, position yourself somewhere with an open horizon facing east. If you prefer a late night out, wait until transit when the moon sits directly overhead. Here are some of our favourite spots to hit up: Photograph: Courtesy LCSD維園中秋綵燈會2026 Victoria Park Visiting Victoria Park is simply a no-brainer. It’s the liveliest place to spend Mid-Autumn Fest as it hosts one of the city’s biggest lantern displays every year. For 2026, the park is introducing its first-ever International Lantern Spectacular, featuring over 3,000 lanterns from 20 countries, giant Qinhuai lantern installations, and more than 400 traditional Hong Kong handcrafted lanterns. Read more about it here. Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade Another go-to pick for locals and tourists alike, this harbourfront stretch offers a sprawling view of the city’s skyline as you gaze up at the moon. Don’t miss the thematic lantern display over at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, but be sure to get there early as the crowds can get pretty intense as the night goes on. Ocean Terminal Deck If you want those iconic island skyline views without fighting through the thick of the TST promenade crowds, this rooftop deck at Harbour City is a great alternative. It’s elevated, open, and gives you a panoramic view of Victoria Harbour. It’s also super convenient if you’re grabbing dinner nearby, or you can just book a table at one of the waterfront restaurants along the deck’s edge to dine under the night sky. West Kowloon Art Park The expansive lawns at Art Park offer front-row views of the harbour with plenty of space to lay out a picnic mat and unpack a box of mooncakes. Since it’s pet-friendly, you won't have to feel guilty leaving your furry mates at home for the evening either. Photograph: Joshua LinVictoria Peak Garden Victoria Peak Garden Heading up the Peak for moon gazing may seem like an obvious shout, but if you think about it, you’re literally closer to the sky than everybody else. The main viewing area around Peak Tower is bound to be packed, so dodge the crowds by walking further up Mount Austin Road to Victoria Peak Garden. You’ll get a much quieter lawn to stretch out on, and your dog can tag along too. East Coast Park Precinct East Coast Park Precinct is one of our favourite waterfront spaces in Hong Kong, featuring a long breakwater that extends straight out into the harbour. Walking out to the end puts you right in the middle of the water, giving you unobstructed, 360-degree views of the night sky where you’ll feel completely wrapped up in the atmosphere. New Territories If you want to skip the chaos of the main city hubs altogether, consider heading to the New Territories for a change of scenery. Places like Tai Po Waterfront Park, Butterfly Beach in Tuen Mun, Tseung Kwan O Promenade, and Sai Kung Promenade are all great spots to visit, especially with families and kids. You won't get huge lantern installations or impressive displays out here, but without towering skyscrapers walling you in, the open skies and calm neighbourhood energy make for a much more relaxed evening under the moon. Stay in the loop: Sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Victoria Park lights up for the first International Lantern Spectacular this Mid-Autumn Festival Wan Chai’s Starstreet Precinct is officially one of world’s coolest neighbourhoods Octopus and HeyMax are giving away free air miles every time you tap your Octopus card

If you don’t like Negronis, close this tab because you don’t belong here! This month sees the return of the 14th edition of Negroni Week, featuring a global series of events in bars and restaurants that is the most extensive programme to date. Acclaimed bartenders from globally recognised bars will be doing guest shifts, collaborations, and exclusive events across Asia, and Hong Kong, along with our sister SAR Macau, is of course on the schedule.   Photograph: Courtesy CampariNegroni Week   Monday, September 21 Zuma will be hosting a double guest shift on September 21, with the Negroni Week opening party helmed by Matteo Cadeddu from Opium Bangkok (recently named No. 25 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026) and Michele Montauti, director of beverage and bars at Aman Nai Lert Bangkok. The speakeasy-style Opium is no stranger to guest shifts in our city, always serving liquid hits, but this is a great chance to also try drinks from the Aman Lounge, part of Bangkok’s ultra-luxurious Aman Nai Lert hotel and residences. In addition to the guest bartenders’ creations, Zuma will also be serving two exclusive Negroni variations, available only during this week. The full six-drink special menu will range from a white truffle Negroni to a lacto-fermented tomato riff on the Americano made with Campari.   Photograph: Courtesy Capella at Galaxy MacauPony & Plume     Thursday, September 24 On September 24, pop over to Pony & Plume in Capella at Galaxy Macau where Joash Conceicao from Singapore’s Offtrack will be behind the stick. They recently snagged No. 16 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026, so if you’re not planning a trip to the Lion City soon, hop on a ferry to Macau instead. But if you want to stick closer to home, there’s also a Negroni Night Fever party at Cassio that same evening. Enjoy up to three hours of free-flow classic cocktails and contemporary favourites, including the Rosita, the Campari Spritz, and of course, the iconic Negroni. Saturday, September 26 Towards the end of the week’s activities, café-bar hybrid Dio will host a hands-on Negroni workshop, where guests can learn to make three drinks of their own: a classic Negroni, a Canton Negroni, and a Garibaldi. This event is limited to only 10 to 12 people, so get your slot before it’s too late. Stay in the loop: Sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Soho’s hidden ‘sul jib’ alcohol house Obp closes to close permanently on September 19 HKDI pays tribute to Leslie Cheung with rare photos and immersive experiences G-Dragon collaborates with McDonald’s to launch a new Gochujang Butter series

It’s no secret that we love this city and all it has to offer, and we’re always proud to call ourselves Hongkongers. But if there’s one gripe we have – a bone to pick, if you will – it is that Hong Kong is not exactly the most pet-friendly place in the world. We have the bustling city, the teeming nightlife, the lush greenery, and so much amazing food, but when we look at other cities all around the world, Hong Kong pet owners can’t help but think about how we can’t simply stroll into malls or places of entertainment with our furry companions, or even ride on the subway with them. Luckily, things are taking a turn for the better, with the Hong Kong government recently announcing the introduction of a special permit that will allow selected restaurants to welcome dogs indoors. Targeted for approval by mid-2026, between 500 and 1,000 permits will be issued to restaurants which apply for them. This means that we could see a sudden influx of restaurants that actively embrace patrons dining alongside their pets within this year – an absolute dream for dog owners who are tired of being relegated to outdoor seating with no air conditioning. View this post on Instagram A post shared by April & Artie (@aprilandartie) To address some of these queries: restaurants granted the pet permit will be allowed to determine the extent of their participation, and the policy does indeed cover air-conditioned areas in restaurants. Pet owners will be required to keep their dogs under control at all times with a leash no longer than 1.5 metres or secured to a fixed object. Dogs will also not be allowed on dining tables or to come in contact with food and tableware. It remains to be seen whether there’s a limit on how many dogs each pet owner can bring into eateries, and secretary for environment and ecology Tse Chin-wan also said on February 10 that dog diapers will most likely not be made mandatory as it may cause discomfort to dogs who don’t need them. High-risk venues like hotpot or barbecue restaurants will not be granted pet permits.  When asked which restaurants they would want to see welcome their pets in the near future, Hong Kong’s pet owners are not picky – they’re just happy that the option to do so is happening in the first place. Stephanie Lown, who works at the SPCA Hong Kong and is the founder of the outdoor adventure group Exploring Dogs, is just “thrilled to have any options open up to dogs at all!” Her rescue dog Lola is an energetic, active adventurer of the great outdoors, so Lown can think of “nothing better than ending a hike with your dog and being able to stop at a café or restaurant for a nice refreshing drink or meal”. Cho would love to see Korean restaurants and dim sum places adopt a pet-friendly attitude, while Dorathy wants to see their dining options expand to include cha chaan tengs or fast-food joints. We don’t know if Maxim’s Palace in City Hall or your local Café de Coral will soon embrace hungry pups, but it sure is a nice thought! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Life in Hong Kong with Lola (@livin_da_vida_lola) Promoting pet-friendly eateries is a great step in making Hong Kong a more inclusive city for animals. Considering that the local pet economy is a multi-billion dollar market driven by mostly younger citizens with the financial means and the inclination to provide the best for their animals, there is plenty more that can be done to make people happy while tapping into this sizable income pocket. Hong Kong is already trying out having pets on public transport, with select bus routes accommodating animals on certain days of the week and the Light Rail in the New Territories allowing pets on the weekends. Pet owners are now eagerly waiting for expanded transportation options, as well as regulations that don’t require their pets being placed in carriers – it’s easy to put a Pomeranian in a bag, but try doing the same with a Bernese Mountain Dog.  “Right now, I am always on foot or taking cabs everywhere whenever I travel with my dogs,” Cho muses. “I hope one day dogs will be allowed on either the MTR or on buses.” Dorathy concurs, saying that as a medium-sized dog owner, “it would be fantastic to bring my dogs on the MTR and buses”, adding that she wouldn’t mind putting her Samoyeds in diapers to ensure hygiene if needed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Exploring Dogs (@exploringdogs) Cho also adds that there are not enough dog-friendly parks and beaches in Hong Kong – dogs are currently banned from most parks and public beaches, with only a handful open to dog owners and their pups. “We usually end up on unregulated beaches that are filled with plastic, broken glass, and trash, which is so dangerous for dogs. Hopefully we’ll see more dog-friendly places so our fur babies can enjoy nature too.” Lown looks even further ahead, hoping to see more housing options open up to pet owners as well. “The last couple of years have definitely shown promise with ferries, KMB buses, and the MTR welcoming dogs for SPCA’s Dogathon, but we still have some ways to go. Other countries have had these pet-inclusive policies for years, if not decades!” Lastly, she hopes that with this recent wave of pet-friendly sentiment, the Hong Kong government might review the city’s animal cruelty laws, which she laments have not been updated in 90 years. “It would be good to see the government finally implementing a ‘Duty of Care’ policy which would help improve animal rights and welfare in Hong Kong.” Hear, hear! Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Hong Kong’s recent food poisoning outbreak linked to raw oysters Calbee opens a limited-time Chinese New Year pop-up at Citygate Outlets for snack fans Macau is the most active region in Asia when it comes to love and sex, according to Time Out

Ever wanted to go back in time and shop at a supermarket from the 1950s? It might come off as a rather specific fancy, but for those who harbour such a dream, you’re in luck: Hong Kong’s homegrown supermarket giant, Wellcome, is hopping aboard the nostalgia train with the launch of a retro-inspired concept store in Yau Ma Tei. Designed as a tribute to Hong Kong’s extensive retail history, Wellcome has repurposed its Prosperous Garden branch in Yau Ma Tei as an exhibition destination to celebrate the supermarket’s 80-year-plus legacy. Founded in 1945, Wellcome has been a constant in the lives of local families, serving the needs of generations of Hongkongers. As the city evolved, Wellcome evolved with it, but this branded concept shop preserves a slice of the supermarket as shoppers might have seen it back in the 1950s to the 1970s, complete with vintage character, photogenic interiors, and time-limited collectibles. Each aisle, stocked with a curated selection of products, doubles as a fetching backdrop oozing charm and colour, so no doubt this location will quickly become a popular attraction! Photograph: Courtesy Wellcome Snap photos of the LED-emblazoned shopfront, which takes its cues from Hong Kong’s famous urban landscape of neon lights; discover classic interior design elements such as the vintage silver-and-green turnstile, a sea of red plastic lamps popularised in wet markets, and patterned floor tiles; and admire nostalgic grocery setups and heritage exhibits that showcase the allure and shared memories of Hong Kong’s past.  As part of the concept store activation, Wellcome is also launching special deals and brand collaborations to commemorate the occasion, including a reusable Wellcome Retro Eco Bag for $28 with a single transaction of $100 – it’s reminiscent of Wellcome’s old-school red-and-yellow carrier, making for a keepsake that’s both practical and sentimental. Additionally, Wellcome will team up with tech equipment manufacturer Smeg to offer a limited-edition Lifebox ($88 with any purchase of $100 or more) from February 6 to 19, and Hong Kong’s own lifestyle brand G.O.D. for a Lunar New Year-themed game set ($68). Photograph: Courtesy Wellcome Wait, there’s more! While the weather’s still below 20 degrees Celsius, pop over to Prosperous Garden to sip warmed Vitasoy soy milk from glass bottles – a Hong Kong childhood memory that many will dwell on fondly. You can also take your chance at a Lee Kum Kee capsule machine from now until March 31, which will dispense a surprise miniature magnet depicting one of the condiment maker’s signature products. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Harbourside Swing Fest returns for its 2026 edition in late April Shiro brings its signature ‘crystal sushi’ to its second location in Tai Kwun Everything you need to know about Japan’s official cherry blossom forecast 2026

Love dim sum and surreal imagery? You’re in good company. Hong Kong street artist Lousy, best known for his bold graphics resembling glyphs and pictorial shapes, is collaborating with viral food photographer-artist David Leung – also known as Davidgoodtime, who specialises in capturing reflected food images highlighting pareidolia – for a dynamic exhibition about dim sum and the ritual of yum cha.  Hosted at JPS Gallery, ‘Double Umami’ is an artistic ode to Hong Kong cuisine, reimagined through the unique lenses of two distinctly different creators, who shaped their love of dumplings and morning teas into a visual celebration of Hong Kong’s DNA.  Photograph: Courtesy JPS Gallery In the exhibition space, visitors will encounter a customised dim sum cart installation, decorated by David and Lousy, in addition to photographs depicting beloved dim sum dishes in Leung’s signature mirrored style, mounted inside bamboo steamers crafted by master artisan Lui Ming of Ming Sang Steel Bamboo Receptacle. ‘Crab’s Kid Burn & Sell’ shows siu mai in a different light, appearing almost like the face of a crustacean, while ‘Char Siu Cat No. 2’ draws parallels between char siu bao and felines. We also particularly liked the birdcage installation which houses real emu eggs and plastic cards from dim sum carts inscribed with the Chinese onomatopoeia for bird chirps. Photograph: Courtesy JPS Gallery Branching out from photography onto canvas and installation work for the first time, Leung is also presenting the ‘Sauce’ series, applying the same mirrored techniques to create patterns reminiscent of Rorschach inkblot tests. Inspired by traditional Fu Lu Shou statues representing fortune, prosperity, and longevity, Leung uses foldable boards loaded with pigment to ‘find’ faces hidden in the paint. In contrast, Lousy – rather than focusing on the food aspect of dim sum – aims to capture the feeling of community and chaos experienced during a yum cha get-together. He paints and draws on top of old dim sum order sheets to give graphic form to the hustle and bustle of a Cantonese restaurant, depicting figures sat at a table, abstract interpretations of food, hands pouring tea, and more. Photograph: Courtesy JPS Gallery David and Lousy’s collaborations don’t end there. Lousy has teamed up with Wendy’s Wok World for a ‘Special Collab Soy Sauce’. 22 bottles of Tiu Yuen small-batch soy sauce are covered in custom packaging artwork created by Lousy. Meanwhile, Leung worked with chef May Chow of Little Bao to wrap 50 bottles of her handcrafted Fook Jiang chilli sauce in original ‘chilli sauce’ Rorschach artworks, bringing the food-focused project one degree closer to the art of Chinese cooking. ‘Double Umami’ is on exhibition at JPS Gallery from January 30 to March 7. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Art book publisher Taschen is having a huge sale in early February Starbucks opens at the Hong Kong Palace Museum with Hong Kong’s first Chinese calligraphy shop sign and exclusive products Fujifilm releases a camcorder-instant camera hybrid in the instax mini Evo Cinema

Listen, we love a good beat drop or screaming chart-toppers like any other nighttime reveller in the city, but in this era of EDM and throwback pop-heavy party scene, it would be nice to enjoy something authentic that sounds different for once. Well, it looks like we got our wish, because a vinyl record-based bar has just announced they’ll be opening in Lan Kwai Fong. The brainchild of longtime friends Brian and Ah Hei, the 8055 vinyl bar has had previous iterations based in Causeway Bay and Wan Chai, which grew in popularity to welcome even local celebrities and creatives like Eason Chan and Tyson Yoshi as patrons. The pandemic eventually saw the shuttering of the bar – but not for good. Photograph: Courtesy 8055 Building on their seven-year brand identity as a hotspot for authentic vinyl DJ-ing, graffiti art, and Japanese chill drinking culture, 8055 is now back in the game with a new home in the heart of Hong Kong’s nightlife district, Lan Kwai Fong. Expect the warmth and pops of analogue sound being played all night, with a focus on Japanese hip-hop, jazz, funk, and city pop – a sound that’s pretty unique within our nightlife scene and, frankly, a breath of fresh air from all the other clubs around. To pair with the music, 8055’s drinks turn the focus on premium Japanese whiskies and umeshu plum wine. Their signature tipple is an elegant, simple umeshu soda, but you can also truly do things the Japanese way by leaving the choice up to the bartender, omakase-style. Staying true to the brand’s history, 8055’s new venue will also allow guests to freely draw, scribble, and unleash creativity all over the walls with graffiti markers, so if you’ve ever left your mark in bars like Not2Sweet, you’ll want to do the same here as well. Photograph: Courtesy 8055 Check things out at 8055’s grand opening party on January 24, when they’ll be hosting a 10-hour DJ relay from 8pm onwards. The lineup will include Andrew Bull, better known as DJ El Toro or the ‘Father of Hong Kong DJs’, who is famous for initiating the city’s first disco in The Peninsula hotel as well as the iconic Canton Disco. Sounds like a party and a half! Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Kodak Apparel opens a time-limited concept store in Hong Kong New brasserie Chouchou brings French comfort food to an elevated setting in Wan Chai Sai Ying Pun’s historic steakhouse Sammy’s Kitchen announces closure this month

The popular Japanese mascot series Namagaki is taking over Festival Walk in Kowloon Tong with a themed installation! Since Namagaki characters began popping up inside claw machines and arcades across town, so many hearts have been captured by their simple yet lovable designs and adorably blank expressions. The Namagaki Festival features a series of installations and exhibits for fans to take pictures with, as well as a charming merch pop-up with exclusive items for sale. Photograph: Courtesy Yell / Festival Walk At the centre of the installation is a four-metre-tall giant oyster can, where Namagaki characters spill out alongside rainbow-coloured sweets. Right next door is the pastel-coloured Namagaki Washoku House, where cute oyster characters act as chef and waiter at this makeshift traditional Japanese eatery. See if you can spot the pink pumpkins dotted around the space – it’s the installation’s discreet nod to the upcoming spooky season.  Beyond photo ops, fans will definitely delight in browsing through the themed pop-up store housing over 100 exclusive Namagaki products, including 80 first launches in Hong Kong that span everything from stationery to t-shirts and tote bags. Don’t forget to stop by the Namagaki claw machine and the collectible trading card capsule machine for an adorable surprise!  Photograph: Courtesy Festival Walk In the spirit of Halloween, Festival Walk is inviting visitors to trick or treat around designated stores in the mall. Exclusive to My Festival members, take part in this seasonal activity by purchasing a $1,000 gift card to receive a limited-edition Baby Namagaki birthstone bag charm and candy can clutch – where you can store your hard-earned sweets.  Namagaki Festival will be at Festival Walk from October 24 to November 13. See footage of the Namagaki Festival pop-up here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Hong Kong (@timeouthk) Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: 18 hotels in Hong Kong and Macau have been awarded 2025 Michelin Keys OneRepublic is coming back to Hong Kong in February 2026 The best Halloween parties in Hong Kong this year

Remember when we all saw a giant Doraemon sitting unexpectedly at the dockyard along Tsing Yi last week? Well, the news is out and it’s not that a robotic cat is invading Hong Kong – instead, a fleet of floating inflatable sculptures will be making their appearance along Victoria Harbour next month. AllRightsReserved, the local creative brand behind last year’s thousands of panda sculptures and the recent Chiikawa exhibition in Tsim Sha Tsui, is putting on the Water Parade, where a set of four giant, floating inflatable figures will be making a debut at sea. In the lineup is Doraemon, perched on his favourite dorayaki snack; Elmo from the Kaws & Sesame Street collaboration; McDonalds’ purple blob-shaped mascot Grimace; and Labubu, the globally viral Nordic-inspired monster by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung. After a trial run in the waters of Tsing Yi on September 20, these four figures will be set afloat along Victoria Harbour on October 25, and will be shown in brand-new poses. Visit them just off of Tamar Park in Admiralty and snap plenty of photos, because when else are you going to see such universally recognised and different cartoon characters all sitting together? Photograph: Courtesy AllRightsReserved On November 1, the floating sculptures will be taken on a water parade between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, sailing along both sides of Victoria Harbour, before departing from our waters on the evening of the same day. For the entire duration of the sculpture display, there will also be a Water Parade Market at the promenade near Tamar Park. Aside from pop-up stores, F&B stands, game booths, photo spots, and a capsule toy zone, the market will also feature other internationally popular IPs from KPop Demon Hunters, season five of Stranger Things, Squid Games, Snoopy and the Peanuts, as well as Hong Kong’s classic TOLO Founding Duck, which is marking its 40th anniversary. Early-bird tickets to the festivities will be available at $50 for adults, starting at 12 noon on September 26. Walk-in tickets can also be purchased on site, subject to availability. All tickets include a $20 merchandise voucher, which can be redeemed cumulatively on purchases of every $200. Attendees can also buy a viewing platform special ticket at $150, which includes entry to the Water Parade Market. See some footage of the Water Parade here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Hong Kong (@timeouthk) Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: The best Oktoberfest events happening in Hong Kong this year The best things to do in Hong Kong this week (September 22-28) Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong braces for the strongest typhoon of the year as it approaches the city

Do you remember an exhibition last summer that displayed miniature scenes of the Central and Western districts in Pacific Place? In case you missed it, the Joyful Miniature Association (JMA) is back once again, this time with more incredibly detailed dioramas of life in Hong Kong, including seven brand-new miniatures that have never been seen before. The 24 art pieces will highlight some of Hong Kong’s famous landmarks, cultural customs, and unique lifestyles. Peek into painstaking recreations of Sunday dim sum at Maxim’s Palace in City Hall, chaotic nighttime revelry along Lan Kwai Fong, the customs of worship and pin wheel buying at Man Mo Temple and Wong Tai Sin Temple, a moving model of the fifth generation of the Peak Tram funicular railway, views of Victoria Harbour complete with boats sailing and fireworks, and more.  Photograph: Courtesy Joyful Miniature Association The new miniatures at this show include the Kai Tak Sports Park, the legendary old Kowloon Walled City, night scenes of Temple Street, horse racing, aquatic animals on sale at one of the many shops along Goldfish Street, the cable car at Ngong Ping 360, and Hong Kong’s transhipment history at the Insta-famous Western District Pier. The JMA brings together over 100 Hong Kong artists who collectively integrate the traditionally European craft of miniatures with our distinctly local culture using cutting-edge technology. If there’s one way to stroll through the most iconic sights and experiences of Hong Kong in just a few steps, this exhibition is definitely it. ‘Hong Kong: Through the Looking Glass Miniature Exhibition’ will be on display at The Peak Tower from April 25 to June 23 – JMA’s longest exhibition in the city. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Hong Kong ranked as the 10th most walkable city in the world; 1st in East Asia Hong Kong Airport Express proposes fare increase of 9.4 percent The Cheung Chau Bun Festival is hosting a carnival this Sunday

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