Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Hong Kong

Everything you need to know for the festive season in Hong Kong

By Time Out Hong Kong Posted: Wednesday November 21 2018

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us! By which we mean Christmas in Hong Kong. Okay, so the festive season here might not be quite the epic occasion it is in some cities – we blame the lack of snow – but with the temperature and humidity finally dropping to pleasant levels, this is still a jolly time to be Hong Kong.

During the holiday season, you’ll spot Christmas lights and trees all over town and in seemingly every mall. You’ll also find pop-up markets in every corner of the city, providing excellent gift ideas for your friends and family.

Our guide will help you plan and navigate the merriest time of year in Hong Kong leading up to New Year’s Eve. Keep checking back to find out about the latest events as they’re announced and let the good tidings roll.

Celebrate Christmas and NYE in Hong Kong

Shopping

Hong Kong’s best Christmas markets

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Hong Kong's best ice skating rinks

If you’re more Bambi on ice than Blades of Glory, worry not. There’s a rink for everyone in Hong Kong, whatever your skill.

Shopping

The best alternative advent calendars available in Hong Kong

Who says advent calendars are only for kids?

News

5 Cantopop Christmas songs to get you in the holiday spirit

Need something more local? Move over Bublé, step aside Mariah – this is how Hong Kong does Christmas.

Film

The 50 best Christmas movies

From psycho Santas to feelgood fireside frolics, our cinematic sack is bulging with treats.

News

The Christmas playlist

Forget Santa and Rudolph, Christmas is all about Slade, Wham and Mariah.

Things to do

Guide to Hong Kong festivals

Your ultimate handbook to Christmas and other festivals in the 852.

Christmas highlights

Things to do

Lump Christmas Ceramics Market

A Christmas market with a ceramics twist.

Things to do Buy tickets

Christmas Carol Concert Appeal

It’s not truly Christmas without carol singers.

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Things to do

Stanley Plaza Finnish Christmas Wonders

This annual market reeks of delicious Xmas spirit.

Things to do

Italian Christmas Market

Love gelato, pizzas and cheese? Here’s where to go.

Dance Buy tickets

The Nutcracker

It’s not really Christmas without The Nutcracker.

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Things to do

Conrad Christmas and Lifestyle Gift Fairs

There’s nothing like shopping at a five-star hotel.

Things to do

St Stephen's Chapel Christmas Fete

A traditional English fete in Stanley.

Sport and fitness

Hope Worldwide Great Santa Night Run 2018

Dress up as Saint Nick and raise money for charity.

Christmas shopping in Hong Kong

Shopping

The best shops in Hong Kong

Our city is packed with places to satisfy even the pickiest Christmas shopper.

Shopping

Hong Kong’s best independent shops

If you’re feeling the need for something different, this is your ultimate guide to the good, the quirky and the downright best independent shops in Hong Kong.