The best things to do in Hong Kong this week (October 6-12)

The dynamic Thai sensation Jeff Satur once again returns to Hong Kong, this time on his Red Giant tour where he will perform at the MacPherson Stadium stage for one night on October 9. Known for his cinematic stage presence, Satur will be treating fans to a blend of synth-pop, alt-rock, R&B, and ballads.

After selling out his Bangkok show immediately, the singer-songwriter and actor is currently kicking off the global leg of his tour in Latin America, performing in festivals, and working on a new drama series – talk about keeping busy.

For those who couldn’t fend off scalpers to snag the latest Labubu series at PopMart, you’ll be delighted to know that Belgian premium chocolatier Godiva has collaborated with this mega-popular franchise to launch the Icy Delights Collection, featuring the cheeky creatures as the stars of the show. Snack on three indulgent soft serve flavours and two creamy milkshakes, all inspired by Dubai chocolate – yet another viral sensation that Hongkongers can’t get enough of.

Each sweet treat is generously topped with dried mixed berries and crispy pistachio-flavoured kunafa, and comes in limited edition Labubu 3D packaging. Plus, the soft serves include a limited-edition stainless steel Labubu ice cream spoon, which is sure to add a touch of playfulness with each scoop.

Local bubble tea brand Silk. and Cantonese spirit-centric cocktail bar Kinsman are teaming up to combine beloved cha chaan beverages with cocktails. Enjoy an inventive take on yuen yeung with the Silk. Stocking, which elevates the bubble tea brand’s Smooth Latte – made with milk tea and espresso – by adding rice-aroma baijiu from Guangdong and sweet vermouth into the mix. This results in a smooth and balanced cocktail, which gets topped with a velvety milk foam made by Black & White evaporated milk, offering a cheeky nod to familiar flavours found in cha chaan tengs.

Prefer something tart? Go for the refreshing Homecoming, which combines Silk.’s Smooth Lemon – crafted with cold-steeped lemon tea, lemon infusion, and clarified lemon foam – with fragrant osmanthus wine. For more floral flavours, this cocktail also sees sparkling jasmine green tea, Italicus bergamot liqueur, and yuzu liqueur. Head to Kinsman from September 15 to October 11 to sip on these exclusive cocktails served in bespoke retro glassware.

M+ is hosting this adaptation of Trevor Yeung’s solo show that represented our city at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. Drawing inspiration from his surroundings that include pet shops, seafood restaurants, public fountains, feng shui arrangements, and more, Yeung examines the relationship between humans and aquatic systems. See pet fish shops and filtration systems that are abandoned and devoid of aquatic life, and a defunct fountain in a European courtyard. The exhibition runs from June 14 to October 12, and entry is $120.

Titled “A Celestial Mid-Autumn,” this illuminated display features adorable renditions of the Jade Rabbit and full moon along Kai Tak’s waterfront. In addition to this megasized photo spot, Kai Tak Sports Park is bringing a series of festive, family-friendly activities to the neighbourhood, including a soap and fog bubble party and live busking performances. 

White Cube Hong Kong is staging an exhibition showcasing the works of the seminal Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi. ‘A Feeling’ revolves around the pieces Noguchi created after meeting and studying under Chinese master ink painter Qi Baishi, exploring how the teachings influenced his later sculptural approach. 

A selection of Noguchi’s abstract ‘Peking Brush Drawings’ and complex bronze sculptures are displayed alongside Qi’s scrolls in this exhibition, creating a narrative between the two artists. Noguchi’s work pushes the boundaries of sculptural positive and negative space, testing the boundaries of three dimensions, but his use of bronze as a medium reflects his desire to blend ancient and modern.

For the fifth consecutive year, Oktoberfest returns to BaseHall 01. This one-night-only event is unmissable as the Central food hall transforms into a Bavarian beer tent, with a traditional keg tapping ceremony to kick things off at 7pm. Hong Kong’s own Young Master Brewery has brewed an exclusive batch of Festbier, available only at this event, while BaseHall’s vendors will serve hearty, German-inspired snacks.

There will also be a stein-holding competition where participants stand to win a full case of Young Master beer, BaseHall dining vouchers, and merch. A DJ and an Oompah band will be there to keep the party going, so expect bierhall tunes, singalongs, and lots of tipsy chanting. Tickets cost $220 when bought online, and $260 for walk-ins – all guests will receive one Festbier with their entry.

Kerry Hotel in Hung Hom is bringing back their Docktoberfest event with an array of traditional German brews and delights. Every Friday and Saturday from September 26 to October 25, guests can enjoy live band performances while tucking into dishes such as whole German crispy pork knuckle, pork schnitzel, and German sausage platters, as well as enjoy Löwenbräu beer that has been specially imported for this season.

As is tradition, there will also be games to participate in, like the beer drinking contest where the fastest drinker will stumble away with a five-beer drinking pass, and the beer stein holding competition, which is a feat of endurance as participants hold a one-litre beer stein for as long as possible. There will also be German games including Shovel for Points and Cornhole. Take part in Docktoberfest for as little as $78 for a pint of selected beer; two pints and a snack combo for $240; or get the three-hour free-flow package for $350 per person. All guests who purchase a free-flow package or any beer and food combo set can participate in one party game for free.

If, like us, you’re still not over the devastating tale of freedom and subjugation that is Attack on Titan, then you can dedicate your hearts at this officially licensed exhibition that’s in town! Make your way through eight themed zones containing nearly 200 artworks, reproductions of author Hajime Isayama’s precious manuscripts, and a huge nine-metre-long screen showing classic titan battles that’s sure to thrill fans of both the anime and the original manga.

One of the highlights is definitely the 6.2-metre figure of a Colossal Titan peering menacingly over a three-metre wall, which might give you an idea of what Eren Jaeger meant when he said, “Humanity remembered the terror of being ruled by them.” There will be about 40 merchandise items in the gift shop that are exclusive to the Hong Kong event, so this is not the time to be counting those pennies!

If Oktoberfest is more about the food than the beers for you, then you’ll want to make a reservation at Heimat’s Bavarian à la carte experience. Their kitchen will be churning out a spread of traditional festive fare, including chef Peter’s signature crispy schweinshaxe pork knuckle, roasted Nürnberger wurst with sauerkraut, smoked sausage with black truffle, Käsekrainer cheese sausage with Bavarian cabbage salad, homemade kartoffelsalat potato salad, and more. Save room for desserts, as you won’t want to miss the apfelstrudel apple strudel or the Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte Black Forest cake!

Of course, there will also be plenty of German beers to wet your whistle, from Kaiserdom’s Kellerbier unfiltered lager to Karlsbrau Helles Natur Weizen. The menu ranges from $45 for a selection of fresh-baked pretzel to $328 for the crispy pork knuckle, and is available for lunch and dinner from September 30 to October 26.

Immerse yourself in the forgotten days of the Kowloon Walled City at this epic movie set exhibition, located on the original site of the infamous Kowloon Walled City. Featuring incredibly detailed recreations of shops and other setups from the award-winning Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, the exhibition will let visitors travel back in time to the Walled City in the 1980s.

From the local cafe to the dental clinic, the attention to detail is truly impressive. There's even a small 'screen room' mimicking the rooftops of old buildings back in the day, where visitors can sit and watch the neighbourhood turn from day to night, and listen to the roaring sound of low-flying airplanes over the Walled City area.

Check out our guide for everything you need to know about the exhibition, from dates and opening hours to highlights not to be missed.

From August 1 to October 31, the Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) is staging a centenary tribute to Fung Wong-nui, the Cantonese opera legend, to celebrate her impact on Chinese performing arts. Screenings of 16 classic films starring the seminal actress will be shown as part of ‘Phoenix on the Silver Screen – A Centenary Tribute to Fung Wong Nui’ in the HKFA’s Morning Matinee series, making Fung’s influential work accessible to a wider audience.

HKFA has curated a selection of Fung’s films under four categories – ‘Gems of Cantonese Opera,’ ‘The Unforgettable Villainess,’ ‘Martial Heroine,’ and ‘Comedy and Drama’ – to give audiences a comprehensive overview of the actress’s accomplishments and versatile style. Post-screening talks will take place after select screenings, led by notable figures in the performing arts industry such as Cantonese opera veteran Professor Yuen Siu-fai and Ko Lai, one of Fung’s own disciples.

Head to Oasis at the Central Market on October 9 for the third edition of the Central Market x Stormies Oktoberfest. Get stuck in with roasted pork knuckle, grilled Nuremberg sausages, as well as renowned brews like Löwenbräu and Franziskaner Weissbier. German folk band Die Notenhobler will also be on stage to keep up the Oktoberfest vibes.

This year’s event also sees the first-ever Kids & Family Oktoberfest, filled with family-friendly fun like games booths, face painting, and specially curated mini burgers and gelato. The children’s version of this festival runs on Sundays from 3pm to 7pm.

From the Magnavox Odyssey – the first home-use video gaming console – to the latest Nintendo Switch 2 release, gamers have seen the rise and fall of many trends and technologies from the 70s to the present day, and you can now reminisce on them all at this exhibition on gaming, its art and designs, and collective memories.

Airside is hosting the ‘Restart! Beyond Gaming Exhibition!’, which explores how gaming extends beyond simple personal entertainment and has become an integral part of Hong Kong’s cultural tapestry. Check out the wall of gaming consoles to find vintage consoles such as the Atari 2600 from the 70s, the Nintendo Famicom from the 80s, over 300 Nintendo games from the 80s and 90s, and more; and try your hand at ‘The King of Fighters ‘98’ and ‘Bubble Bubble’ on arcade machines.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of ‘Little Fighter 2’, the exhibiton will feature the remastered game with an Airside-exclusive backdrop of the famous Kowloon Walled City for an added touch of Hong Kong heritage.

Following Grand Hyatt Hong Kong’s immersive Le Petit Chef dining experience, the hotel is set to unveil ‘The Magic Table’, a brand-new dining experience that fuses captivating 3D projection mapping technology with exceptional fare. From September 19 onwards, this one-of-a-kind show features Thommy Ten & Amélie van Tass from America’s Got Talent, as they deliver dazzling magic performances and storytelling to leave guests enthralled. During ‘‘The Magic Table’, diners can choose from the Wizard’s Essentials ($1,550 per person) or the Grand Illusion ($1,850 per person) to enjoy a curated menu with sumptuous dishes like beef tartare, foie gras with port wine gel, butternut pumpkin topped with potato foam, a choice between surf or turf for mains, and a delectable chocolate sphere with poached peaches to conclude.

Vegetarian diners will enjoy the Enchanted Garden menu ($1,150 per person), featuring sumptuous options such as beetroot tartare and baked celeriac. Little ones can also join in the fun with the Young Magician’s Feast ($750 per child), ensuring an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Tai Kwun Contemporary is presenting a two-part exhibition under the theme ‘Stay Connected: Art and China Since 2008’. Centred around an expansive exploration of the transformations and social shifts within 21st-century China brought about by the prolific spread of the internet and digital technologies, the first chapter will take over all three floors of the JC Contemporary art spaces, running for a little over three months.

‘Stay Connected: Navigating the Cloud’ will present more than 50 pieces mapping the creative pursuits of over 35 artists and groups whose practices are influenced by social media, the internet, and digital technologies. Divided into themed segments such as artificial intelligence, information bubbles, online communities, and more, the showcase explores how to ‘stay connected’ in today’s world. Li Shuang, Li Yi-fan, Miao Ying, Wong Ping, Lu Yang, Shao Chun, Zhang Yibei, and the Xijing Men collective are among the many artists exhibiting. Collaborative duo Sun Yuan & Peng Yu – whose claim to fame is the Can’t Help Myself kinetic sculpture with a robotic arm – is also participating.

A new exhibition at M+ showcases 12 immersive installations by pioneering women artists from Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including three new works by Asian artists. Dream Rooms: Environments by Women Artists 1950s–Now emphasises the multisensory experience of art and highlights women’s contributions to installation art, a field often overshadowed by male artists. Visitors can actively engage with the environments, which include nine historic pieces that have been painstakingly reconstructed, such as Aleksandra Kasuba’s Spectral Passage (1975), which invites individuals to journey through interconnected nylon structures as a metaphor of the life cycle; Judy Chicago’s Feather Room (1966), an all-white space filled with 300 pounds of feathers; and more.

M+ will also host talks with co-curators Andrea Lissoni and Marina Pugliese to discuss the concept behind the exhibition, and a panel discussion with the three Asian artists whose new, commissioned work is part of Dream Rooms. Additionally, M+ Cinema will screen three documentaries about some of the exhibited artists to supplement the show.

Head to the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) to find our city’s first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to Mughal art. The Mughal empire was one of the world’s most powerful kingdoms that encompassed much of modern-day Indian, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, ruling from the 16th to the 17th centuries. Though they ruled a mainly Hindu population, the Mughals were Muslim with Mongol origins, and were known for their rich culture and architecture – the Taj Mahal is one such legacy from this empire.

Over 100 artefacts from the golden age of the Mughal dynasty, from paintings and jewellery to weaponry, architectural segments, and even some rare surviving textiles from this period are now on show – Hong Kong is this exhibition’s only Asia venue after its London premiere in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Under the rule of three emperors, the Mughal court greatly fostered artistic development and embraced cross-cultural influences, shown here in jade pieces that have incorporated motifs from the Chinese court. Highlights include a casket with mother-of-pearl inlays, a thumb ring from Emperor Akbar’s reign with western enamelling that shows the Mughal court’s hybrid aesthetic, and a beautiful dagger sheath and hilt lavishly decorated with gold and red gemstones.

‘Treasures of the Mughal Court’ runs until February 23, 2026, and tickets are priced from $150 which also grants access to HKPM’s thematic exhibitions in galleries one to seven.