The best things to do in Hong Kong today

Whether you’re a casual Instagram user or a photography fanatic, you’ve likely come across a post by Accidentally Wes Anderson (or AWA for short), a platform known for showcasing moments in daily life that replicate the American filmmaker’s signature symmetrical style. This internationally acclaimed art project has held exhibitions in cities such as London, Tokyo, Seoul, and Los Angeles, and this July, it’ll be arriving in Hong Kong for the first time at The Mills and Airside simultaneously. Find more information about these exhibitions here.

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.

Kiang Malingue’s Hong Kong headquarters is currently hosting a collection of recent works by Liu Yin – remember her peach paintings with bright manga eyes at Art Basel? This show is a continuation of Liu’s exploration of nature beginning with her ‘Spring’ series in 2023, which portrays human emotions in greenery, flowers, fruits, and bodies of water. She continues to paint shojo manga eyes over nature, turning the environment into sentient beings. Among the bright, joyful works, there are also some quieter portrayals of nature at nighttime, where the peaches and a moon above a pond are more solemn and reflective. Don’t miss the intense and more powerful Waves and Rocks, which clearly take inspiration from Japanese ukiyo-e works. This exhibition is running until September 13.

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.

Super Junior is celebrating their 20th anniversary (!!) this year, and they’re bringing their world tour ‘Super Show 10’ to both Hong Kong and Macau. The second-generation group will also release their 12th studio album Super Junior 25 on July 12, which is their first album in about three years. This gives fans plenty of time to get familiarised with their new songs, as the nine active members will take the stage at AsiaWorld-Arena on September 5 and 6, and then at Galaxy Arena in Macau early next year on January 10 and 11, 2026.

If you are experiencing post-concert withdrawals from G-Dragon’s Hong Kong shows, then head on over to his Übermensch media exhibition in Harbour City, which combines virtual reality, 3D motion graphics, and real-time hologram projections to bring visitors into an immersive concert experience like no other. From music video props and life-like 5G holograms of the singer dancing and ‘interacting’ with visitors, to a VR headset experience to bring you into a GD music video, fans can feel closer to the K-pop star than ever. Don’t miss the chance to film yourself with G-Dragon in a special video that’s tucked the corner at the end of the exhibition, and head on over to Gateway Arcade to see his giant Übermensch daisy installation.

Maggie Choo’s cabaret bar is many things – an antique shop front, a speakeasy-style bar, an after-dark venue with live performances – but now it’s finally living up to its name as a cabaret spot. They’re bringing their first-ever cabaret show to Central’s nightlife scene, promising live vocalists, a jazz band, and a troupe of international dancers. With Maggie Choo’s dark wood interiors, velvet drapings, and dramatic spiral stairs, the bar is a great setting for this kind of sultry performance. Audiences can expect a range of dance styles including jazz, ballet, and of course, classic cabaret, performed in tailor-made costumes and iconic cabaret elements like top hats. Performers weave fluidly through the crowd and guests are encouraged to participate in an interactive blend of elegance, sensuality, and humour that defines the art of cabaret – and, as with most things at Maggie Choo’s, boasting an Asian twist. This new cabaret show will take place every Thursday from 9pm to 11pm. More show dates in the week will be added from March onwards.

Stay cool during Hong Kong’s brutal summer by grabbing an icy treat from Snack Baby, one of Hong Kong’s top gelato shops. From now until September 13, the gelateria is holding a pop-up at BaseHall 02, where they’ll be offering a rotating selection of their crowd-pleasing gelatos. Expect flavours such as BB Cinnamon, olive oil dark chocolate, speculoos, pistachio crunch, as well as Strawberry Moon, a BaseHall exclusive strawberry sorbet swirled with strawberry coulis. Snack Baby’s gelato offerings will be updated every fortnight, and customers can enjoy up to three gelato flavours in each cup ($68), so be sure to swing by and try their new flavours.

In need of a sweet treat to cool down this summer? From now until September 28, The Lobby Lounge at Regent Hong Kong is churning out exclusive ice cream creations that are sure to please any dessert fiend. Stop by from now until August 24 to dig into vibrant, summer-y flavours with the Golden Tropics – a refreshing blend of coconut ice cream and passionfruit sorbet, garnished with a medley of tropical fruits and crispy pineapple slices. Then, from August 25 to September 28, be sure to return for the decadent Pistachio Gold Baklava, featuring rich honey pistachio ice cream, crispy kataifi, roasted pistachios, and sweet honeycomb. Book your table for The Lobby Lounge on Regent Hong Kong’s website and savour these decadent desserts today.

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.