The best things to do in Hong Kong this week (June 9-15)

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.

The annual SummerFest is back at Central Harbourfront and Wan Chai for its ninth year, bringing with it a whole bunch of free programmes like bamboo art, open-air concerts, sports competitions, outdoor markets, and much more – one of the programmes will even try to break a world record! Running from now to August 3, this is a great event to check out if you're looking for some weekend plans.

Find out more about SummerFest 2025 in our guide

The circus is in town! Running from now to July 13, the internationally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil will be stunning audiences with high-flying acrobatics, whimsical characters, lavish costumes, and powerful music that the circus is known for. This new production also includes a solo aerial silk performance, a repertoire of Icarian games, and a high-octane diabolo act with a triple world champion – all never seen before in Hong Kong. Tickets ($450 to $1,998) are getting snatched up pretty quickly, so don't miss out and book yours now.

From now to July 13, Airside is hosting The World of ASMR exhibition in collaboration with London’s Design Museum. Showcasing over 40 works by contemporary artists, ASMRtists, and designers, the exhibition presents an immersive experience that delves into the crackles, pops, feather brushes, whispers, and tappy noises that have become a whole culture and community around the world. The highlight of the show is a giant sofa room lined with wavy, sculptured pillows woven together to form over a kilometre of squishy comfort. Visitors are welcome to lounge on the pillows while watching and listening to various ASMR-related videos. There’s even an entire room dedicated to Bob Ross, who many in the community dub the 'Godfather of ASMR'. Last but not least, don’t forget to try creating your own ASMR noises before you leave! Tickets to this exhibition at Gate33 Gallery cost $30.

Local artist Chang (formerly referred to as Ernest Chang) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his gallery, The Stallery, with an exhibition exploring the conflicts between time, technology, and life. Chinese scholar’s rocks are typically prized for their natural resemblance to things – ‘Artifice’ overlays the heresy of modern-day symbols onto the purity of natural rock forms, and asks if this strips away its artistic value. To match these rocks, the gallery has been transformed into a Zen garden with pebbles on the floor, artificial grass, and even a traditional Chinese bridge. This exhibition is running until August 31.

Hong Kong Times Square has teamed up with Japanese illustrator Tomato Market to create the world's first physical Super Tomato Market! From now until June 15, step inside a retro grocery with giant food props and take snaps with the illustrator's signature characters. Team Times members can also participate in the Grocery Hunter game and search for seven hidden ingredient stickers around the mall to redeem exclusive Tomato Market merchandise or a $50 e-coupon.

Ever wondered what it feels like to be a giant? From now until June 23, the Joyful Miniature Association (JMA) is presenting a series of incredibly detailed miniature displays of life in Hong Kong. Peek into recreations of Sunday dim sum at Maxim’s Palace in City Hall, chaotic nightlife along Lan Kwai Fong, a moving model of the fifth generation of the Peak Tram funicular railway – and look out for the new dioramas like the legendary old Kowloon Walled City, aquatic animals on sale at one of the many shops along Goldfish Street, the cable car at Ngong Ping 360, and more.

These miniature displays will be on show at The Peak Tower from April 25 to June 23 – JMA’s longest exhibition in the city.

Stitch has taken over Harbour City! From now until June 15, strike a pose with Stitch at the Ocean Terminal Forecourt, or head up to the Ocean Terminal Deck to take pics with a seven-metre-tall Wisher Stitch. Fans can also get their hands on over 800 types of merch and snacks at the themed pop-up store, while the little ones can get their creative juices going by taking part in Hawaiian-themed DIY workshops and activities.  All proceeds from the event will be donated to Make-A-Wish Hong Kong after deducting costs.

To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong, a large-scale exhibition has been set up at Tamar Park and the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section) from now to June 13. Created by internationally acclaimed artist Simon Ma, the exhibition features hundreds of inflated transparent 'water droplets' – with two giant water drop sculptures at heights of 28.8m and 18.8m respectively – to symbolise inclusion and vitality.

Please note that advance online booking is required. Each person is allowed to book no more than one session (lasting 20 minutes) at a maximum of five quotas each day. 

From now to June 30, Nonfiction collaborates with Salisterra to present an exclusive afternoon tea experience that combines the brand’s refined aesthetics with exquisite culinary creations. This thoughtfully curated tea set invites guests on a sensory journey inspired by summertime moments and Nonfiction's citrus collection. The menu brings vibrant citrus notes to life through delicately crafted treats like the bergamot and honey tart, grapefruit pâte de fruit, and yuzu chocolate ganache with brown sugar shortbread – each showcasing the complexities of citrus paired with natural ingredients and aromatic flavours.

One of Hong Kong’s most unforgettable and unique creatives, local first-generation performance artist Frog King has an intriguing exhibition at Mercury Recalls. This Causeway Bay bar is housing a range of two-dimensional ink art as well as some dizzying multi-dimensional new media art, inspired by the Akashic records – believed by the Theosophical religious group to contain all universal events and thoughts that have and will occur. Swirls, lights, and shapes reflect the intangible concept of collective subconsciousness, and since it’s being hosted in a bar, there will also be a special range of cocktails to accompany the art. To gain access, guests at Mercury Recalls must show a token to unlock the speakeasy-style space Corsican Stars hidden inside, where Frog King’s works lie in wait.

Hong Kong's first large-scale Crayon Shinchan interactive exhibition is now open. Spanning over 10,000 square feet, this playful experience welcomes all to join Shinchan and the 'Kasukabe Defence Force' on a thrilling time-travelling rescue mission. The exhibition features nine immersive zones, alongside a special museum section dedicated to 35 years of Crayon Shinchan history with original artwork and movie memorabilia. Of course, no Hong Kong exhibition is completely without a pop-up shop, so be sure to check it out before you leave to browse through more than 200 themed merch.

Visit this special exhibition at M+ to see more than 60 masterpieces by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso spanning from the late 1890s to the early 1970s. Split into four sections that show how Picasso fits into four artist stereotypes – such as the genius in his self-mythologising works, and the outsider with how he consistently chose to upend artistic styles and traditions – this exhibition explores how Picasso became the quintessential modern 20th-century artist. Tickets cost $240, with half-price concessions and adult-and-child combo deals available.