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Photograph: AFP/Dale De La Rey
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Hong Kong in June: the best things to do for 2024

Have yourself an eventful month with the arrival of summer

Jenny Leung
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June is a great month in Hong Kong. The temperature is just cool enough to keep us from melting into the ground – which makes it the perfect time to challenge yourself with the best hiking trails in Hong Kong – and even if the weather is a bummer, there are still plenty of fun indoor activities to keep you entertained while staying dry. Read on to see what the city has in store for us this month.

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Hong Kong events in June

  • Things to do
  • Sai Ying Pun

High Street’s infamous haunted house has turned into a colourful art space! Designed by local architect Stanley Siu, the ‘Love in the Light’ Luminart exhibition combines art, architecture, and technology in a stunning shows that takes visitors on a romantic journey through time. Running from now to May 21, 2025, this year-long exhibition sees the arched veranda of  the Sai Ying Pun Community Complex light up in a rainbow of colours every 10 minutes in the evening from 6pm to 10pm.

The site has a rich history in the district as an iconic landmark that was completed in 1892. Even after renovations in 1998, the unique L-shaped granite veranda stands tall with its early Baroque detailing, including intricately carved arches and finely chiselled granite throughout. Despite being nicknamed as the ‘High Street Haunted House’ – due to the numerous ghostly sightings and its supposed past as a former execution hall used by the Japanese troops in the war, this unique location has been a popular spot for wedding photoshoots over the years, and its charming design makes the perfect location for the exhibition’s intimate storytelling. Immerse yourself in the historic surroundings and dance between the lights and the shadows, letting the music take you through the tales of love, from the first glance to a promise of forever.

  • Things to do

GlowBall Hong Kong is the city’s first pop-up bar that features a 700sq ft ball pit as its main attraction. Guests can have a ball of a time as they dive into a dreamy pool filled with over 750,000 balls and let out their inner kid. Don’t forget to head to the bar to try GlowBall’s vibrant and creative cocktails like Murder in the Ball Pit decorated with LED lights, and Soft Ball made with marshmallow-flavoured vodka! For more information, check out our complete guide to GlowBall.

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  • Things to do

This summer, the Hong Kong Jockey Club is bringing back their Twilight Race Meetings to ensure the safety and well-being of racehorses and participants. Scheduled for June 15, and 23, as well as July 1, 6, and 14, the races will commence at 4pm and offer an array of exciting experiences beyond the races. Witness the races against the backdrop of a breathtaking sunset and delight in irresistible dining options, energetic live music performances, as well as fun interactive activities. Tourists holding a valid foreign passport can enjoy free entry to the public seating area. Visit here for more info.

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  • Nightlife
  • Central

Infuse your Friday nights with soulful house and disco vibes at the newly launched The Aubrey After Dark at Mandarin Oriental. Starting May 24 from 10pm, the Japanese izakaya The Aubrey transforms into 'The Aubrey After Dark,' offering upscale nightlife events with innovative beats inspired by the underground scenes of London, New York, and Paris. Celebrating Mandarin Oriental’s 60th anniversary, The Aubrey After Dark brings back the glitz of 60s Hong Kong nightlife. The venue, formerly known as the Harbour Room, was once a nightlife hotspot hosting international icons like Les Dawson, Barry Humphries, Bob Monkhouse, Eartha Kitt, Dave Allen, and Max Bygraves.

The Aubrey After Dark is curated by creative masterminds Andrew Bull (aka DJ El Toro), a legend with over 50 years on the decks; Marina Bullivant, a café-society personality with deep roots in hospitality and club management; and Cosmo Webber, a trailblazer from London’s contemporary party circuit, as The Aubrey’s first curator-in-residence. Partygoers can look forward to live music from diverse international DJs and local talents, covering a variety of music genres, including Amapiano, Afro, and Latin vibes. At the launch, expect a powerhouse lineup featuring New York City DJ Hank Korsan and Hong Kong’s own Gia Fu.

Entry is priced at $150 and includes a welcome drink. Book your slots at this link

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  • Art
  • Architecture
  • West Kowloon

M+ will host the first full-scale retrospective of renowned Chinese-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei, his life, his philosophy, and his works, presented through various mediums. Better known as I. M. Pei, he is the mastermind designer behind some of the world’s most recognisable works of modernist architecture, including the glass-and-steel Louvre Pyramid, the Miho Museum in Shigaraki, and Hong Kong’s own Bank of China Tower. Sorted into six themes that place Pei’s architecture within sociocultural contexts, the exhibition will consist of over 300 items on display, most of which have never been exhibited before. Several international photographers have also been commissioned to photograph Pei’s buildings, and architectural models of some of his most significant projects have also been made. 

The exhibition will open on June 29 with a free public talk featuring Pei’s son, Sandi Li Chung Pei, as well as Pei’s close collaborators Calvin Tsao and Aslıhan Demirtaş – they will discuss the relevance and impact of Pei’s life and work across various cities. Tickets for this special exhibition are priced at $160, with concessions available. Ticket holders can also access all general admission exhibitions at M+ on the same day.

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