Catharina Cheung

Looking to make your weekend worthwhile? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you want to catch some live music, check out a new art exhibit, or just find a casual spot to relax with friends, Hong Kong knows how to keep you busy. Come rain or shine, day or night, here’s everything you need to plan the perfect weekend.  RECOMMENDED:  📆 Hong Kong events in August🎡 Top attractions in Hong Kong🛍️ Your ultimate Hong Kong checklist 2026

News of club closures and sober youngsters might have you thinking that nightlife is dead. We’re here to tell you – with proof! – that you couldn’t be further from the truth.  The way we go out might be different, but people are by no means staying in. Cities are adapting to our changing nightlife habits: as summers get hotter, street parties and rooftop raves are bigger than ever. Rather than heading to one or two big-name venues, locals are flocking to new nightlife districts for an evening of bar-hopping and curbside drinking. And, trust us, the nightclub isn’t going anywhere – in fact, communities and local governments have successfully rallied to save historic nightlife venues (in Berlin’s case, they’ve even managed to grant techno UNESCO-listed status). So, we’re here to celebrate going out in the city. From Bangkok to Berlin, Medellin to Mexico City, Time Out’s Best Cities for Nightlife with Intrepid Travel is the ultimate guide to today’s after-hours capitals. To curate the ranking, we went straight to the people who know their city best – the locals – and asked them to tell us all about the nightlife scene in their hometown right now. We asked them about everything from clubbing to cocktail bars, how affordable it is to go out at night, the overall quality of nightlife in their city, how easy it is to find community, and how safe, exciting, welcoming and diverse their city is. After crunching all that data, a panel of nightlife experts – Time Out’s city editors, cult

What’s scarier than a ghost story? One that’s set close to home! Satisfy your appetite for disturbing supernatural tales during the month of the Hungry Ghost Festival with our pick of the creepiest local urban legends. Just hopefully not before bedtime though, as the bone-chilling locations featured in these horrifying stories might be a little closer than you think. You have been warned.  RECOMMENDED: If you prefer to do the creeping yourself, pick out a scary outfit from Hong Kong’s best costume shops and prepare to have a fantastically horrifying party!

Not sure how to spend your free time this week? We’ve rounded up some of the best happenings across the city – from art exhibitions and food pop-ups to music nights and kid-friendly activities – so you don’t have to go searching. But if all else fails, you can always turn to one of Hong Kong’s best restaurants, or cross things off our ultimate Hong Kong checklist. Whatever you decide, we’ve got you covered for the next seven days. RECOMMENDED:  🎨 Art exhibitions to check out right now🥹 Free things to do in Hong Kong

Hongkongers are a superstitious bunch, but who can blame us when there are so many creepy, haunted locations in the city? From eerie abandoned villages to sites with spooky stories and murders attached to them, there’s no shortage of possible frights in the city – if you know where to look (or not look). Here are some places in the city you should probably avoid visiting this Hungry Ghost Festival. Please note that some of the places below are private properties – so no trespassing! RECOMMENDED: 👻 Hong Kong’s spookiest ghost stories & urban legends🙅‍♀️ 8 Things not to do during Hungry Ghost Festival💸 Your guide to Chinese paper offerings for spirits

Whenever the Hungry Ghost Festival rolls around, metal tins and mysterious scorch marks start appearing on roadsides across the city. Little piles of oranges accompanied by joss sticks can be found propped up outside buildings. Most tellingly, there’s usually a faint whiff of burning materials in the air and little ash clumps drifting everywhere. Read on to find out what the Hungry Ghost Festival is, and why people are burning stuff out in the streets. RECOMMENDED: Go scare yourself silly at Hong Kong’s most haunted locations, and find out what you shouldn’t do during the Hungry Ghost Festival if you don’t want to incur the wrath of wandering spirits!

You don’t need any occasion to show your appreciation for someone with some beautiful blooms, but they sure do make a celebration that much more special. Even if you don’t have a lavish present or a Michelin-starred booking in the works, a beautiful bouquet of flowers can still be a lovely gift to melt someone’s heart. From well-established spots to modern florists with a hipster spin, here are some of our favourite places to pick up blooms. RECOMMENDED:  🕰 The latest Hong Kong shopping news🛍 Places for cheap shopping

The Hungry Ghost Festival, also known as Yulan Festival, marks the 15th night of the seventh month in the lunisolar calendar. For 2026, this falls on Thursday, August 27, but festivities and rituals are continuously carried out throughout the seventh lunar month (August 13 to September 10 this year). According to Chinese culture, this is the one time of year when the gates of the underworld are opened, and the deceased get to visit their loved ones again. With all these spirits roaming our streets, it’s easier than ever to invoke supernatural wrath, so here are some things you should never do during the Hungry Ghost month! RECOMMENDED: If you love nothing more than spine-tingling tales, check out some of the spookiest stories in Hong Kong. Or learn more about this festival with our explainer on why people burn stuff during this time of year!

Let’s face it: August is never the easiest month to get through in Hong Kong. One minute you’re sweating through your shirt in the stuffy summer heat, and the next you’re running from a typhoon and trying to stop your eye being taken out by people’s umbrellas. So if you need something to take your mind off our bipolar weather, we’ve got just the ticket. From the latest foodie happenings in the city to soaking up some sun at one of Hong Kong’s best beaches, there’s a slew of summer events happening across the city this month – read on for the best of the bunch. All you have to worry about is how to fit them all into your busy schedule!  RECOMMENDED: 🇭🇰 The 65 most incredible things to do in Hong Kong

It’s that time of year again – the annual Time Out Recommends campaign is rolling out once more! Before you ask, yes you do know what it is. You’ve seen our red Time Out stickers in shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and more that we have deemed the best in our city. They’re an industry-recognised sign of excellence, but we also care about what you think. What are your favourite eateries, shopping spots, and places to hang out? Tell us your opinions in our Readers’ Choice survey and stand to win six fantastic prizes, worth an approximate total value of $8,500 including dinner buffets at the Shangri-La hotels, staycation packages across Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, and free drinks at some of the best bars in town. Scroll down to see details on these prizes, and to cast your votes!

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The world’s smallest sport might also just be the world’s most niche and hilarious. Sperm cells are collected from six competitors, put onto a microscopic track, and sent off to race towards an artificial egg. Launched in Los Angeles last year, the new Sperm Race Asia Division is hosted by president Dick Gay who will hype things up WWE-style, just like if racing swimmers is a high-octane combat sport. If you’d like to see some random men’s swimmers racing against each other, head over to AOAO on Wednesday, August 5. Tickets are $150, including a free drink. 

Gold is a contemporary salon that produces, exhibits, presents, and interacts with visual arts, fashion, performance art, music, and product design. Serakai Studio’s philosophy is that meaningful cultural progress needs dialogue, experimentation, and being open to the unexpected, so Gold is a cultural test lab – part exhibition space, part concept incubator, and part creative gathering point.

This intimate, 13-seater bar on the lower part of Peel Street isn’t a place you go to smash drinks before legging it to the next gin joint. The point is to visit and stay, and soak in the vibes for at least an hour. Sink into one of the retro-futuristic armchairs (if you’re lucky enough to snag one) and enjoy a blend of jazz, lounge, and hip-hop amidst the walls stacked with the founder’s own vinyl records. A great spot to catch up with friends in style over drinks.

Cassio Social Club has been rewriting the script for mid-week shenanigans since launching the Silver Tray Society in May. Every Wednesday, their ‘Adult Happy Meals’ offer live-grilled burgers, truffle fries, and chilled classic and espresso martinis via a roving trolley. On the final Wednesday of each month, they create a special edition with high-octane bar takeovers and culinary pop-ups. Head to the Cassio Terrace on July 22 for a one-night-only guest shift by The Pontiac, who will be shaking up exclusive cocktails only available at this event. Cheese House will also be around for a cheese tasting pop-up, while Crème by Sonia Lau will be serving gelato. The Pontiac team will also be making a special custom cocktail topped with a scoop of Crème’s gelato. Of course, the Silver Tray Society signatures of the burger grill, fries, chicken bites, and martini trolley will also be available. And if you’re worried about how volatile the weather has been recently, the entire event will be moved inside if it starts chucking it down, so there’s no reason not to turn up! Entry is free, but do RSVP beforehand.

Following the success of their May debut, the No Curfew Club is back at Aer for another round of pure Y2K energy! Get ready for another four hours of absolute bangers from the 2000s, cycling through R&B, hip-hop, pop singalongs, and big throwback anthems. If you’re in the mood to whip out your Motorola Razr and throw it back to Usher, Backstreet Boys, and Britney, then join us on August 1. As with the first event, millennial bedtimes are being kept in mind, so the clubbing will run from 5-9pm, giving you more than enough time to tire yourself out and get home at a decent hour. Entry includes a burger, a drink, and a scoop of gelato from Crème Club Hong Kong, with more available to purchase at the bar. Tickets ($380) are selling out fast, so get a move on!

Cj Hendry will be taking over Pacific Place with Juju world, an immersive experience centred around the signature character with the floppy ears and a flower over one eye. First up, a huge sculptural centrepiece will display Juju characters amidst a surreal universe; then, there’s also an infinity mirror zone where visitors can step into a dream-like reflection of Juju’s world. The star of the show, though, has got to be a room where you can be cocooned by over 400 Juju plushies. This exhibition event will also come with Jujus to be collected. The limited series features nine distinctive colourways that have slightly iridescent bodies, inspired by Hong Kong’s ever-changing energy and metropolitan spirit. These nine Juju types will be solely exclusive to our city, so get ready to grab your blind boxes!

If you’re up for some fun partying, you can’t go wrong with Fa Gai. They’ve always got a packed schedule, from themed drag nights to comedy shows and costume contests. One time, we stumbled in to find a Lady Gaga-themed night and spent hours having the best time with some fabulously dressed gays.

As part of Cordis, Hong Kong’s Alibi Mixer Series, Musical Trio transforms the hotel bar into a live theatrical stage. The troupe has always been trying to shape the landscape of musical theatre in Hong Kong, and are also known for placing audience engagement at the forefront of their shows for emotionally resonant experiences – so expect the opportunity to interact closely with the performers through their blend of music and storytelling. Tickets are available at $150 with reserved seating, but a bundle price of $650 is also available for those who want to attend all four of The Alibi Mixer Series shows, including live comedy, jazz night, and Brit-pop.

Jazz collective Fountain de Chopin have been embedding jazz into Hong Kong’s urban calendar through immersive performances, interactive workshops, jam sessions, and more. If you enjoy a jazzy moment, then swing by Cordis, Hong Kong on July 18 for a night of smooth grooves with cocktails. Tickets are available at $150 per person, though a bundle price for all four of the Alibi Mixer Series shows (including comedy, Brit-pop, and immersive theatre) is also available for $650.

Tai Kwun pays tribute to the social value of camaraderie and having brothers-in-arms with its newest summer exhibition ‘Better Together – Partnering Up for Hong Kong Movies’, which celebrates the ethos of paak zyu soeng (拍住上) – a Cantonese phrase for team spirit which evokes the image of partnering up with arms around shoulders – as seen in several decades of filmmaking since the 60s. Among the immersive recreations of iconic scenes from eight films and sequels, visitors can expect to walk through the famous upside-down heist scene from Once a Thief starring Chow Yun-fat; contrast two robotic figures from Aces Go Places 2 and Gen-Y Cops; and an iconic stunt action sequence involving a helicopter, motorbike, and gold bars from Police Story 3 – Super Cop. A must-visit for any Hong Kong film buff.

Eaton HK’s Pride activities culminate in Queertopia: Evolution, bringing together a diverse lineup of drag performers both experienced and emerging, for a fabulous night of transformation and queer celebration. Performing drag queens and artists include Balatro, Bauhinia Black, Boy Bawang, Falanja, Gin Pan, Holok, Kameleon, Quasiturtle, and Sailor Ying. Guests who have joined the drag workshop held on June 15 and learned choreography will also get the opportunity to join the drag queens onstage for the final performance number. Tickets are priced at $250, inclusive of one drink. 

Hotel and creative hub Eaton HK is hosting a range of Pride month events, including an exhibition that draws from the Hong Kong LGBTQ+ Archive of Printed Matter. The city’s queer community is revisited through relics from the pre-internet era, such as newsletter, indie zines, handwritten letters, promotion brochures, AIDS leaflets, and more rare materials from the 80s to the early 2000s. More than a record of the past, this show aims to open dialogue for new visions of future queer memory.

Bad news for Hong Kong Posties, as word has come in from the official organiser that Post Malone’s upcoming concert has been postponed. The artist was supposed to bring The Big Stadium Tour to Kai Tak Stadium on September 16, but things have taken a southwards turn, with no official reason given for the sudden change. There is no word yet on when Post Malone will eventually put on his Hong Kong show, but judging from the fact that organiser Live Nation is refunding tickets in full, we have a sinking feeling that it’s going to be a bit of a wait. We’re not the only ones affected though – the entire Asia and Australia leg of this tour has been pushed back.  This development comes right after Posty was forced to cancel his July show in Edmonton, Canada, after only performing two songs as a violent storm ripped through the venue. It’s crap luck, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed the artist will come to our shores sooner rather than later. Keep an eye out here as we’ll be updating when we hear more! Stay in the loop: Sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Casa Cucina is serving up a limited-edition French onion soup pizza for three weeks only Bruno Mars will perform four nights in Hong Kong on The Romantic Tour in May 2027 Hong Kong has been voted the 12th best city in the world for nightlife

The 16-time Grammy-winning, globally loved singer, songwriter, and producer Bruno Mars is finally coming back to Hong Kong! It has just been announced that Mars will return to Asia as part of his The Romantic Tour global stadium run, which spans more than 115 stadium shows worldwide. The upcoming Asia leg of his tour in 2027 will bring him to Singapore, Bangkok, Kaohsiung, Manila, and Goyang – and, of course, Hong Kong, where we are promised four massive shows at Kai Tak Stadium on May 7, 8, 11, and 12, 2027. Fans of Mars’ Silk Sonic project will also be glad to hear that Anderson .Paak will be joining as a special guest on all concert dates to perform as DJ Pee .Wee, so we’ll definitely be seeing some Silk Sonic action. Since this tour follows Mars’ fourth solo album The Romantic, we can expect to hear newer chart-topping hits like ‘I Just Might’ and ‘Risk It All’, but there’s no way he won’t be performing some of his classic bangers as well. Photograph: Courtesy Daniel Ramos / Live NationBruno Mars on The Romantic Tour Tickets start from $799. The artist pre-sale begins at 12 noon on Wednesday, September 23; fans can sign up to access this pre-sale from now until September 7. Live Nation’s members pre-sale also opens at the same time as the artist pre-sale, on September 23, from 12 noon to 11.59pm. Trip.com’s priority access runs from noon on September 23 to 24, then general sales will begin from Thursday, September 24 onwards. Mars performed near our shores when he went

By now, we’ve all heard it repeated on social media and news outlets: the younger generation are not drinking alcohol or going out partying all night any more. The abundance of sober daytime raves – or events naming themselves as raves despite bearing no resemblance to the actual activity – might suggest that this is true. But even though the way that the Gen Z and younger prefer to spend their time might be different, people are definitely not just staying in. In fact, Hong Kong has just been ranked as the 12th best city in the world for nightlife culture. Time Out’s experts asked people from all over the globe about the current nightlife scene in their hometowns right now – from cool venues and affordability, to the ease of finding community and how safe, exciting, and diverse things are – and voted for their favourite cities in the world for after-dark shenanigans. Photograph: Courtesy Asia’s 50 Best BarsLorenzo Antinori Hong Kong’s nightlife has been in the spotlight for a while now, especially given that we have Bar Leone, the best bar in the world as crowned by World’s 50 Best Bars 2025. Plenty of other bars are also multi-award-winning (think the likes of Coa, Quinary, Penicillin, and more) with no small amount of creativity when it comes to the craft of cocktails and warm hospitality. Our bar industry really doesn’t play when it comes to quality experiences, and we couldn’t be more proud of it. While sipping on cocktails in dimly lit watering holes or on the slopes

Update, August 25: The summer’s hottest restaurant pop-up Marrow has had such good responses from Hong Kong foodies that they’re extending their run. Meat lovers can now enjoy open-fire dishes until September 30 at Lee Tung Avenue. What’s more, chef Chris Ma is keeping things fresh with five new dishes which draw deeply on local ingredients and flavours. Tuck into smoked threadfin in fermented soybean sauce ($188); grilled mantis shrimp with nduja chilli and shrimp oil ($268); and grilled local market squid paired with black curry ($168). For more hearty dishes, there’s also the grilled venison with preserved mustard ($288) and Chinese silkie chicken ($228) with ‘sauce supreme’. Of course, Marrow originals like the croissant pain perdu, Sichuan beef tartare, and typhoon shelter bone marrow will still be available to enjoy. Photograph: Courtesy MarrowMarrow Wan Chai is getting a juicy new dining spot this summer, and it’s promising to do some pretty interesting things with open flames. Marrow, an unapologetically meat-led pop-up, is landing in Lee Tung Avenue for a limited two-month run from July 1 until August 31. Curated by chef Chris Ma – whose career has taken him to respected kitchens like Amber and Tate Dining Room – the concept aims to break away from traditional steakhouses. Instead of focusing solely on premium cuts, the kitchen turns to lesser-known meats while weaving in distinct local and regional flavours. Photograph: Courtesy MarrowSichuan beef tartare (left),

Despite the surge in cute chameleons and geckos on social media (or is that just our algorithm?), most people are still pretty scared of reptiles and wouldn’t ever touch a snake voluntarily. However, reptiles are a key link in the animal food chain and are vital in our planet’s continued biodiversity. Ocean Park Hong Kong is here to dispel myths and encourage interest in these animals, with the opening of the brand-new Reptile Territory. Located right next to The Rapids raging river ride, the Reptile Territory houses almost 20 species, and is built to show that these cold-blooded critters can also be fascinating and loveable. Among the animals on display are rhinoceros iguanas, which resemble mini dinosaurs and are on the endangered species list; Chinese crocodile lizards, which are an endangered species endemic to China and have existed for more than 100 million years – though now less than 2,000 of these lizards remain in the wild. Photograph: Courtesy Ocean Park Hong KongChinese crocodile lizard Visitors can also expect to see a vibrantly coloured panther chameleon, the giant horned lizard, blue-tongued skinks, sailfin lizards, European legless lizard, and more. Talk sessions are also scheduled daily, giving curious guests the chance to see the reptiles up close and being handled by their carers. There’s also a button embedded in a tree trunk that allows you to chat live with the experts as they go about caring for and feeding the animals. Several of the critters in the

Summer is obviously the best time for ice creams, and we have the perfect spot you should check out soon. Hong Kong ice cream brand TeemTonefai, well-known for their creative and quirky frozen treats, is celebrating its 10th anniversary by finally opening a brick-and-mortar flagship store. For ages, we’ve only been able to encounter their products at pop-ups around town, but from August 21 onwards, ice cream lovers can find TeemTonefai at their permanent home in Sheung Wan. TeemTonefai remains dedicated to crafting ice cream flavours that carry Hong Kong heritage, using real ingredients, and free from artificial colourings or additives. Their opening menu incorporates Chinese teas, spices, and local ingredients into the frozen snacks for a real taste of home. From their new tea series, try the lychee bi luo chun, caramel apple da hong pao, and the white peach oolong; the Sichuan spice and wellness range also includes sea salt green Sichuan pepper, da hong pao Sichuan pepper black sesame, as well as red date and purple rice. Photograph: Courtesy TeemTonefaiTeemTonefai ice cream There are also other specialty and classic flavours to choose from such as watercress honey and young coconut sorbet, ginger tofu pudding, mango sticky rice, and lemon licorice ginger tea sorbet. Of course, TeemTonefai’s signatures such as the corn cob-shaped sweetcorn ice cream will also be available. The shop itself reflects the brand’s love for experimentation and the retro aesthetic, with deep bro

Disney fans were very excited when it was announced almost a year ago that Hong Kong Disneyland is undertaking two major expansion projects: for a Pixar entertainment offering, and new Marvel-themed experiences. Well, we now have further details about what’s in store for our House of the Mouse! The biennial D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event was just hosted in Anaheim, California, from August 14 to 16, where they unveiled the upcoming plans and projects that Disney has in store – including a first look at the exclusive Pixar and Marvel attractions coming to Hong Kong. In Toy Story Land, there will be an all-new Pixar theatrical spectacular, expected to debut in the first half of 2027. The massive theatre space will host Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, Rex, and more beloved Pixar characters, and the executive creative director of Disney Live Entertainment, Michael Serna, promises that “guests will experience an emotional adventure that explores how meaningful friendships are built, nurtured, and celebrated over time”. Photograph: Courtesy Hong Kong DisneylandHong Kong Disneyland Toy Story Land This new show introduces Poppy, an original Pixar character created exclusively for Hong Kong Disneyland – this is a plush toy from Hong Kong who accompanies her owner Aria to Andy’s neighbourhood, and curls up into a ball when she feels nervous or overwhelmed. Guests can also look forward to Aria’s keepsakes and childhood memories which nod to Hong Kong culture, as well as two original

Update, August 7, 2026: Evidently, Hong Kong audiences are avid theatre-goers and we love to see it! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats, which opened in town on August 6, has announced that they’re extending their Hong Kong run due to overwhelming response.  Musical fans will be able to catch the show and its feline antics until September 13. Showtimes run from Tuesdays to Sundays at 7.30pm, with additional weekend matinees at 2.30pm. Photograph: Courtesy Nardus Engelbrecht / Season EntertainmentCats musical Calling all musical-theatre fans: Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s world-class Cats returns to Hong Kong this summer. The Jellicle Ball will hit the Grand Theatre’s stage at Xiqu Centre in West Kowloon, with performances running on Tuesdays to Sundays.  Photograph: Courtesy Cats Since its world premiere in 1981, Cats has been performed in over 30 countries, translated into 15 languages, and presented to more than 73 million viewers worldwide, giving you all the more reason to catch this classic if you haven’t already. Aside from the show’s fantastical set, Cats features an iconic score composed by legendary composer Andrew Lloyd-Webber, the mastermind behind musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Combined with energetic choreography, intricate costumes, and unforgettable songs, the production creates an immersive theatrical experience that continues to enchant audiences of all ages.  Photograph: Courtesy Ca

If you thought men getting emotional at sports and yelling at players kicking a ball around onscreen is peak masculine competitiveness, you might want to think again. A new sport is making its way to Hong Kong, and it pits men’s virility against each other – by literally racing their sperm. Yes, sperm cells are collected from six competitors, put onto a microscopic track, and sent off to race towards an artificial egg. The world’s smallest sport might also just be the world’s most niche and hilarious. Launched in Los Angeles last year, the new Sperm Race Asia Division is hosted by president Dick Gay who will hype things up WWE-style, just like if racing swimmers is a high-octane combat sport. Photograph: @mr.spermracingThe Sperm Race Aside from being testosterone-fuelled chaos, the Sperm Race is actually on a mission to raise awareness for the declining state of sperm health all over the world. According to their official website, global sperm counts have fallen by over 50 per cent since the 1970s, and are decreasing by about two per cent each year. Men are becoming less fertile, which means declining birth rates due to lower fertilisation successes and less healthy children, Gay says. By creating party-like events that inject a good dose of fun and competitiveness into the proceedings, the issue of sperm health is broached to men without embarrassment or shame. If you’d like to see some random men’s swimmers racing against each other, head over to AOAO on Wednesday, August

Hong Kong’s popular after-dark museum parties are coming back next month for three editions of monthly events until the end of this year. This autumn season of M+ at Night parties will celebrate the museum’s fifth anniversary, Hong Kong folklore, and also the general end-of-year revelry, so clear your schedules for the first Friday of each month! The September party will be themed after M+’s upcoming exhibition on myths and monsters in Asia, so dress up as your favourite demon before rocking up to performances by hip-hop collective Yack Studio, featuring Novel Fergus, LeShing, SoWhat, and DJ ChunChun618; Wong Hin Yan and Nelson Fung; as well as electronic music producer Loisey. There’ll also be special events such as a tattoo experience, so drop by with enough time to try everything out. November’s late-night session will mark M+’s fifth anniversary in what is sure to be an exuberant celebration. Expect entertainment and music from Cantopop band RubberBand, local indie band Goodnight Lillie, The Recycled Orchestra of Cateura with their upcycled instruments crafted from landfill items, The Quickies dance troupe, and more.  The final edition of the year comes in December, with names like Cloud Wan, Matt Force, Teriver Cheung, Jan Curious, Jamiez, Nelson Fung, Bowen Li, and more on the lineup. As usual, all eventgoers will be able to access the museum’s galleries in the nighttime well after their normal closing hours. Early-bird tickets are currently on sale for the September M+

We’re sure you’ve seen the bright red Time Out stickers in restaurants, cafés, and more around town, but in case you’re not quite sure where they come from, here’s a quick rundown. Every year, the Time Out Hong Kong team compile a list of top-notch entertainment spots, eateries, coffee shops, cheap bites, shops, and beauty and wellness venues – and we also ask you, the people of Hong Kong, which ones are your particular favourites.  The winners of these Readers’ Choice awards from each category are presented with a special plaque instead of just a sticker, so look out for them when you’re out and about! Without further ado, here are the winners of the Readers’ Choice awards 2026, as voted by Time Out Hong Kong readers. Photograph: Courtesy The Spoon Pasta BarThe Spoon Pasta Bar Favourite Restaurant: The Spoon Pasta Bar Trendy pasta bars started cropping up everywhere last year, and The Spoon is one of the venues that still pull in the crowds. Head chef Dylan is Malaysian so he brings a touch of Southeast Asian flavours into his Italian classics. We love the Wagyu bolognese ragu bianco with curry coconut cream pappardelle, a surprisingly homey creation that harmoniously blends Malaysian curry with classic white ragu. Photograph: Joshua LinNot 2 Sweet Favourite Bar: Not 2 Sweet Sitting on the less rowdy lower part of Peel Street, Not 2 Sweet is one of the best dive bars in the city. Go here for unpretentious drinks, good vibes, and special events like open mic nights and ka

If you’ve ever been out and felt the urge to nick a glass, then you’ll agree with us: we love when bars have cute drinking vessels! It tracks that Bar Leone, whose founder Lorenzo Antinori is all about curating the best hospitality experiences, has now upgraded things at the newly crowned third best bar in Asia even further with a fresh range of glassware. Created in collaboration with Swedish glassware house Bobo, the Popolare Collection (or should we say Bobolare Collection?) consists of four brand-new glass designs: the Highball, the Spritz, the Rock, and the Martini. Just like Bar Leone itself, there’s nothing overtly fancy here, just a well-designed sense of ease and simplicity that makes you like it immediately.  Photograph: Courtesy Bar LeoneBar Leone Bobo glassware Each glass is uncomplicated in its elegance, with a subtle flare at the rim to fit over thirsty lips. Our favourite is the Highball glass with its short, sturdy stem. This four-piece collection of professional-grade glassware was designed to withstand the hectic, high-volume environment of bars, but it can just as easily serve within households for years to come. The Popolare Collection is now being used in Bar Leone, complementing their new cocktails perfectly. Retailers, hospitality partners, or even customers and fans interested in these glasses can register their interest with the bar staff or via hello@bobo.store. There isn’t a firm date on the official release yet, but it’s likely to be around autum