Catharina Cheung

From menu takeovers by renowned chefs to creative baked goodies and exclusive pop-ups, Hong Kong's food and drink scene is always hard at work to keep us happy, well-fed, and forever curious. If you're a bona fide foodie who's always on the lookout for the latest eats, turn your attention to these delicious happenings in the city right now. RECOMMENDED:  😋 New restaurants to check out in Hong Kong🍽️ 50 best restaurants in Hong Kong🍜 Unique Hong Kong dishes you need to try

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 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🖼 Top art exhibitions to check out in Hong Kong🎶 Upcoming concerts and music festivals in Hong Kong and Macau

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 July🎡 Top attractions in Hong Kong🛍️ Your ultimate Hong Kong checklist 2025

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📆 June events in Hong Kong🥹 Free things to do in Hong Kong

Hong Kong was once the Hollywood of the East. At its peak around the early 90s, our local movie industry was the first in the world – in terms of per capita production and as the second-largest exporter of films – second only to the US.The influence of Hong Kong cinema can still be seen far and wide. Even 50 years after his death, Bruce Lee remains a global icon and his martial arts movies are classics. The groundbreaking action of The Matrix would never have come about if not for John Woo films and the action choreography of Yuen Woo-ping. Quentin Tarantino ripped off Ringo Lam’s City on Fire for his 1992 debut Reservoir Dogs. Moonlight owes much to the style of Wong Kar-wai films and the auteur was also acknowledged by Soffia Coppola as an influence when she collected the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Lost in Translation.So with such a massive cultural legacy, what are the best Hong Kong movies of all time? Some of our choices are forgotten classics, some are cult hits, while others define art born of this city. Read on for a definitive ranking of the best films made in Hong Kong dating as far back as the 1930s. RECOMMENDED: 😂 Classic Stephen Chow movies to watch🥋 The 20 best martial arts movies of all time🖥️ Best Hong Kong movies available on streaming services

Between luxury designer brands and independent boutiques, there’s not much you can’t find when shopping in Hong Kong. And while we love supporting local businesses, there’s just something about shopping malls that we love – whether it’s their convenient locations (a lot of them are attached to MTR stations), the diversity of shops, restaurants, and entertainment like cinemas and ice rinks, or just the fact that they’re a great place to hide out come rain or shine. Here are some of the best ones we recommend visiting. RECOMMENDED: Up your style with a pair of kicks from the best sneaker stores in Hong Kong, or pick up a paperback at Hong Kong's best bookstores.

Hong Kong is relatively safe from natural disasters, but we’ve definitely seen our fair share of typhoons. They’re a regular occurrence during summertime, and though they are mostly more Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day rather than The Day After Tomorrow cataclysm (not that we’re complaining), the worst ones can be pretty terrifying as our city’s history shows. Here’s a look back on some of the biggest typhoons that have ever hit Hong Kong. RECOMMENDED: Don’t let the drab weather stop you from exploring the city (as long as it’s safe, of course); here are the best indoor activities to escape the rain in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong and Macau’s music scene has been thriving with activity. From homegrown talents performing at intimate venues to international stars taking on the big stage, there’s much to look forward to for eager concertgoers. If you want to be in the know on all the latest music performances, festivals, concerts, and gigs happening in Hong Kong and Macau, bookmark this page and come back regularly for more updates.  RECOMMENDED: In the meantime, check out our list of the best live music venues in Hong Kong. 

Hong Kong is packed with superb eateries, but for a truly local vibe, you definitely need to dive into our street food culture. Head to bustling spots like Causeway Bay, Mong Kok, Kwai Fong, or Sham Shui Po, and you’ll encounter an amazing array of snacks sizzling away right on the sidewalks. We’re talking spicy fishballs, crispy egg waffles, chewy cheung fun, and even some seriously stinky tofu. These tasty treats are not only delicious but also super budget-friendly, so you can fill up without emptying your wallet.RECOMMENDED: Prefer something sweet instead? Indulge in Hong Kong’s coolest ice creams!

Hong Kong is an exciting city, there's always something going on. From music gigs to art exhibitions, theatre shows to foodie happenings, whatever you're looking for, it's happening somewhere in town. If you're in the mood for an adventure today, here are some of the best things to do right now. RECOMMENDED:  🎡 Hong Kong's top attractions😍 Free things to do in Hong Kong✅ 63 most incredible things to do in Hong Kong

We all know how unpredictable the weather in Hong Kong can be – one minute it’s the perfect beach day, and the next rain is pelting down hard enough to hurt. But don’t let our bipolar weather stop you from having fun in the city. Whether you’re trying to dodge the summer heat or escape a sudden rainstorm, Hong Kong has an incredible lineup of indoor venues and activities that promise just as much excitement as hitting up a hiking trail or exploring a country park. Here are all the best places to go when the weather won’t cooperate, rain or shine. RECOMMENDED: 😍 65 things you need to do at least once in Hong Kong🎉 Free things to do in Hong Kong🛍️ Hong Kong shopping mall guide

Time really flies by, and it’s crazy that it’s officially July. Temperatures have really been picking up, and while the bravest of us (and those with super strong sunscreen) are happy to sweat it out on Hong Kong’s best hiking trails, there’s still plenty to do, see, and eat for the more air conditioning-inclined. Read on to see what the city has in store for us this month. RECOMMENDED: Make sure you check out our definitive list of the most 65 incredible things to do in Hong Kong!

Finally, the King of K-pop G-Dragon (GD) is making his way to Hong Kong! He was originally scheduled to perform in Hong Kong for two nights on August 9 and 10. But due to overwhelming demand for tickets, GD has now added another date to the Hong Kong leg, so we can see him on August 8, 9, and 10, 2025, at the AsiaWorld-Expo. Tickets to GD’s Hong Kong concerts range from $799 to $2,399. VIP tickets will get you a VIP pass and lanyard, access to the soundcheck, and an exclusive photocard, while VVIP will give you all that plus priority entry for the soundcheck and a send off event.

The pet cat of K-pop star G-Dragon takes over our city with the Zo&Friends pop-up in Times Square. Inspired by his Scottish fold named Princess Zoa, GD has spent two years creating and designing this original IP, and the results can’t be any cuter. A large Zoa sits in the middle of Times Square’s second-floor atrium, surrounded by flowers and the daisy A&ne. According to the brand, Zoa looks cynical and even somewhat gloomy (it has a literal cloud hanging over its eyes) but hides a soft, gentle nature. Walk through and snap pictures at photo spots, explore Zoa’s room, and see plenty of artworks, decals, BTS captures, and more.

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.

The highly anticipated Chiikawa Days exhibition has finally taken over K11 Musea! Even after two separate rounds of ticket releases, entry was all sold out within half an hour, so the organisers have decided to extend the exhibition until August 31. Additional tickets for the extended dates of August 25 to 31 (excluding August 28) will go on sale at 5pm on August 1 via Klook, so get clicking! Expect to see multiple giant inflatable sculptures in the mall’s outdoor areas, including some adorable food-themed ones that we love. There are also over 100 3-D figures and lifelike recreations of scenes from the beloved manga. Observe the cute Chiikawa Days critters at play, in battle, in jail, at mealtime, and more.  Don’t forget to stop by the merch store afterwards to pick up themed cookies and snacks, as well as the special Hong Kong collection of yum cha-themed plushies designed exclusively for this event by Chiikawa’s creator Nagano!

This summer, the weeping cuties of Crybaby are taking over Festival Walk in Kowloon Tong with multiple giant installations. Themed after a playground, eight oversized blind box characters from the Crying For Love series are dotted around the main atrium of the mall for fans to admire and take photos with. The centrepiece is the giant Love You Cherry Much figures, sitting side by side in their cherry outfits above a red-and-white ball pit. Other cute installations include the angel and devil Kiss Kiss characters pouting towards each other in a smooch, a Stupid Cupid heart-shaped swing set, and a translucent red box housing a Heart Broken Crybaby. Pop Mart also brings a pop-up store to this event, with plenty of goodies from the Crying For Love series – like the gift box containing the angel and heart plushies, an adorable straw cup, and vinyl plush hanging dolls – but also from Crybaby’s other lines. Keep your eyes peeled for items that are out of stock online!

Mark your calendars for October 4 and 5, as Waterbomb will be taking over the Central Harbourfront. The 2025 lineup has yet to be confirmed, but last year saw major Korean artists like Rain, Jay Park, Loco, Gray, Jessi, StayC, PH-1, and more perform on our stage, so this edition is bound to be pretty stellar as well. If you’re planning on going, log onto their Instagram and comment who you’d like to see at the festival in their artist wishlist post – and hopefully with enough fan support, you’ll get to see your favourite musicians live in Hong Kong.

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. Tickets start from $799, with VIP packages available as add-ons, which will grant access to the pre-show soundcheck, hi-touch and send-off sessions, autographed posters, and even a one-on-one professionally taken photo with Satur for the highest ticket tiers. The Live Nation pre-sale starts at 10am on July 17, and general sales will open at 12 noon on July 18.

Rising Filipino pop band SB19 is embarking on their first world tour, and Hong Kong is on their list. For those who don’t know them, this quintet is the first Filipino act to receive a Billboard Music Award nomination back in 2021, and they’ve also reached top slot in the Billboard World Digital Song Sales Charts with this year’s hit Dam. Catch Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin at the MacPherson Stadium on September 13 and 14. Tickets run from $599 to $799, and VIP concert-goers will receive a VIP-exclusive photocard, a laminate and lanyard, as well as access to the hi-bye event after the show.

The Landmark’s sky terrace and bar Cardinal Point is hosting a range of artists this July to heat up our summer nights. The Summer Sessions have already been going on for a couple of Saturdays, but head over on July 19 to catch Hong Kong’s Beat Friday mixing up golden-era Cantopop future-leaning, bass-heavy beats. On July 26, actor and DJ Tom Price will fuse electro, house, and deep groove in unexpected mashups of anthems that pay tribute to Hong Kong’s musical legacy. The Canto Disco Night on July 19 is priced at $400 at the door, including a glass of Champagne, while July’s grand finale on the 26th is free entry.

Underground DJ sensation JYOTY is making her Hong Kong debut with her 2025 Asia tour. If you’re into electronic music or club culture, or have been to Boiler Room sets, then you’ll probably already be familiar with the Amsterdam-born artist’s signature blend of sound, atmosphere, and storytelling. Get ready to be soaked with sweat as she tears up the dancefloor with Arthur Yeti and 0159 in Soho House on August 2. Ticket prices start from $288.

Popular vocaloid Japanese singer Yama is taking to the Hong Kong stage once again, this time with their one-night-only Asia tour performance. Fans can look forward to hearing tracks from their new album, as well as some long-time favourites such as Haru wo Tsugeru, Shikisai, and Slash. If you missed seeing this enigmatic genderfluid artist performing at Clockenflap last year, then make sure not to miss their show on October 22 at the MacPherson Stadium. Tickets run from $699 to $1,599, with VIP ticketholders getting a limited VIP postcard autographed by Yama, priority entry, an exclusive laminate and lanyard, as well as a post-show meet and greet with a group photo session.

The latest special exhibition at M+ showcases Cantonese art in the 20th century, highlighting this period’s significance in visual and artistic modernism within China and beyond. The port cities of Guangzhou and Hong Kong were the centres for radical new ways of thinking about art and its purpose during China’s modern revolution. Cantonese artists moved on from the classical ink paintings to create prints, photography, and even cartoons that were more accessible to all. After the founding of the PRC, Guangdong artists in mainland China used art to shape their national image through social realism and propaganda, while Hong Kong artists embraced international movements. Explore over 200 works from institutional and private collections, many of which are on public display for the first time, and see the connections and disconnections between the two groups of Cantonese artists before and after 1949. From now until July 13, tickets to access all of M+’s special exhibitions run for $240, but starting July 15, all entry to the museum will be under a single-price ticket at $190.

The hurdles are truly never-ending for the queer community. Hong Kong’s largest LGBTQIA+ event, Pink Dot, has had to cancel this year’s edition after being denied its usual venue in the West Kowloon Cultural District. According to the organisers, they were already busy preparing for the event that was to be held on October 12, when they were suddenly told ‘that the venue could not be rented to us, without any explanation provided’. Since there are few other outdoor venues suitable, and how hard it would be to find another location on such a tight timeline, they’ve had no choice but to cancel this year’s event. 2025 would have marked Pink Dot’s 11th edition running. Every year, Pink Dot is a carnival that raises awareness for the queer community and promotes diversity in Hong Kong with talks, performances, booths, and more. LGBTQIA+ events have been finding it harder to host large-scale gatherings in Hong Kong over the past few years – the last time our city saw a pride parade was back in 2018. Pink Dot’s cancellation comes at a time when the Hong Kong government is attempting to pass a bill on legally recognising same-sex partnerships for couples who have registered their union overseas. 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: The best things to do in Hong Kong this August ‘Space oil’ drug renamed as ‘etomidate’ by Hong Kong government Relive the heydays of old-school gaming fr

Whether you love or hate gaming culture, it’s undeniably a large part of most people’s childhoods and hobbies even into adulthood. 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 – see how many of these consoles you recognise and once owned. Bringing back to the now-disappearing arcade, the exhibition allows you to redeem coins to try your hand at ‘The King of Fighters ‘98’ and ‘Bubble Bubble’. An interactive installation also transforms visitors into game characters from different eras. If you’ve ever wondered what you’d look like as an eight-bit pixelated dude, a 2-D ‘Street Fighter 2’ character, or a 3-D player from the early years of ‘Winning Eleven’, this is your chance to find out. Photograph: Courtesy Marti Wong / Nan Fung Group Hongkongers of a certain age will remember the ‘Little Fighter’ series by Marti Wong, a

In early July, the Hong Kong government announced their plans to rename the ‘space oil’ drug as its current street name makes it sound too appealing. The authorities have now decided to officially call it ‘etomidate’, after its main narcotic ingredient. Hong Kong’s security chief Chris Tang said on Thursday, August 1, that ‘drug traffickers make use of the name to promote a sort of fantasy [...] and I think this is absolutely wrong’. Space oil is essentially a narcotic substance containing etomidate, a short-term anaesthetic used in clinical practices to induce sedation. The government has been clamping down hard on this drug since it gained popularity around 2023, especially among Hong Kong’s youth, since it is relatively cheap and convenient to consume when inhaled through vaping devices. According to the authorities, 327 people in the city were recorded to have used etomidate in the first half of 2025, which exceeds the total record from the entirety of last year. Among these drug users, approximately 60 percent were aged 21 or younger. In February this year, the categorisation of etomidate was upgraded to a dangerous drug, alongside cocaine and ketamine. The government believes that by not referring to etomidate as space oil any more, the drug will be glamourised less and people will be increasingly deterred from taking it. Do you think this smear campaign on ‘space oil’ is going to work? Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best o

Ahead of G-Dragon’s concerts in Hong Kong, the K-pop star’s pet cat takes over our city with the Zo&Friends pop-up in Times Square. Inspired by his Scottish fold named Princess Zoa, GD has spent two years creating and designing this original IP, and the results can’t be any cuter. A large Zoa sits in the middle of Times Square’s second-floor atrium, surrounded by flowers and the daisy A&ne. According to the brand, Zoa looks cynical and even somewhat gloomy (it has a literal cloud hanging over its eyes) but hides a soft, gentle nature. Walk through and snap pictures at photo spots, explore Zoa’s room, and see plenty of artworks, decals, BTS captures, and more. Of course, what’s a good pop-up without some merch to bring home? There’ll be a range of Zo&Friends products on sale, such as soft toys, plush keychains, kitchenware, rugs, stickers, and wearable accessories. Visitors will need to register online before being allowed access to the pop-up store – make sure you get there early to queue up.  Visit GD’s cute cat and his daisy friend from now until August 31. 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: 4 Hong Kong ‘peaks’ will become the city’s next big tourism destinations A Scandinavian cafe and wine bar has just opened near Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan WestK unveils new season programmes, including Hong Kong’s first-ever Cabaret Festival

If you’ve been to and liked the Norwegian-inspired cafe Hjem in Sheung Wan, you would have been sad to hear that it closed earlier in April this year. However, the good news is that the hospitality power couple behind Hjem, Nelson Htoo and Elin Fu, are now opening a new Nordic cafe within the same space! Venner, meaning ‘friends’ in Norwegian, is an all-day hangout that serves small-batch cakes, coffee, and curated natural wines. Instead of being just another pit stop for a cup of joe, the idea is for Venner to flow effortlessly from coffees and cakes to drinks and snacks as the day turns to night – the way Nordic cafes are run. Photograph: Courtesy Venner Their menu consists of baked goods that are all made in house, such as the classic cinnamon and cardamom bun ($48), rye sourdough skolebrød ($48), as well as a moreish breakfast plate ($88) with Jarlsberg cheese, homemade lingonberry jam, rye sourdough, and whipped butter. Caffeine addicts can expect medium- to light-roast coffees and ceremonial-grade matcha served straight or in seasonal flavours like matcha coconut ($55) or double matcha ($60). Some signature drinks from Hjem have also made it over into Venner, so we can enjoy their honey golden latte ($48) again. Come evening, the focus shifts to natural wines from small producers, presented on a rotational basis and served by the glass from $88. To go with the drinks, there will also be small plates including a savoury goat’s cheese cheesecake ($98) or dates with pros

Segur que quan t’imagines una ciutat plena d’edificis alts, Nova York és l’únic lloc que et ve al cap. Malgrat que Hollywood ens ha fet creure que la ciutat que mai dorm és l’única amb gratacels, amb plans panoràmics de l’skyline novaiorquès en sèries com Gossip Girl i Sex and the City, la realitat és que no és la líder mundial en gratacels.  Segons el Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat del Regne Unit, un gratacel és un edifici que mesura 150 metres o més d’altura, i Hong Kong és la ciutat del món que més en té.  Foto: Shutterstock/Hong Kong Amb una quantitat relativament petita de sòl urbanitzable entre el mar i el terreny muntanyós, la ciutat sempre ha optat per créixer en vertical, i ara té més de 550 gratacels acabats, fet que la converteix en la ciutat amb més gratacels del món. El segon lloc l’ocupa la ciutat veïna xinesa de Shenzhen, una megaciutat amb més de 380 gratacels. Amb un skyline ple d’edificis imponents com el Ping An Finance Center, de 115 pisos, no hi ha cap dubte que la “Silicon Valley de la Xina” encara ampliarà el seu repertori de gegants arquitectònics els pròxims anys. Foto: Shutterstock/Shenzhen Nova York ocupa el tercer lloc, amb edificis icònics com l’Empire State Building, el Chrysler Building, el One World Trade Center i les torres residencials de Billionaire’s Row, que sumen més de 320 gratacels.  Les 10 ciutats amb més gratacels del món 1. Hong Kong 2. Shenzhen 3. Nova York 4. Dubai 5. Canton 6. Shanghai 7. Tòquio 8. Kuala Lumpur 9.

When you’re trying to come up with the image of a city crammed with soaring buildings, Hollywood would have you believe that New York City is the one place that comes to mind – remember all those sweeping shots of the NYC cityscape in everything from Gossip Girl and Sex and the City to Mad Men? But, the fact remains that it is not actually the world leader for skyscrapers – Hong Kong is! According to the UK’s Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, skyscrapers are buildings that measure 150 metres or taller. Hong Kong, with a relatively small amount of valuable land area sandwiched between mountainous terrain and the sea, has always chosen to expand upwards, and now boasts more than 550 completed skyscrapers, making us the city with the most skyscrapers in the world. The second place goes to our mainland Chinese neighbour Shenzhen, a mega-city that has more than 380 skyscrapers. With a skyline full of enormous buildings like the 115-storey Ping An Finance Center, there’s no doubt that the ‘Silicon Valley of China’ will be expanding its portfolio of architectural giants even further in the years to come. New York comes in at number three, with the city’s iconic builds like the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center, and the residential towers of Billionaire’s Row making up over 320 skyscrapers. The other cities rounding out the top 10 cities with the most skyscrapers are Dubai, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Chicago, and Wuhan, respect

Hong Kong woke up this morning on July 29 to find dark skies and extremely rainy weather. After rainfall steadily worsened, the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) issued the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal at 9.10am, which later got lowered to the Red Rainstorm Warning at 11.05am.  A broad trough of low pressure is the culprit bringing showers and thunderstorms to the coast of southern China today and tomorrow. As of 10am today, the tropical cyclone Co-May was also centred around 390 km east of Wenzhou, edging closer to the coast of eastern China as it moves across the East China Sea today and tomorrow. The weather for the rest of today will mainly be cloudy with showers and squally thunderstorms, with occasional showers and thunderstorms carrying over into tomorrow. In fact, according to the HKO forecast, there will be rain every day until next Wednesday, with the finest weather on this Thursday and Friday, July 31 and August 1, expected to bring sunny intervals between showers and thunderstorms. What is a Black Rainstorm? A Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued when heavy rain exceeding 70 ml in an hour is falling or is expected to fall over Hong Kong. As of 10.50am today, more than 100 ml of hourly rainfall has been recorded, which means this is a severe rainstorm. The HKO warns that the rain is particularly heavy in the Eastern and Southern districts, where there is an increased risk of landslides. Does this mean we don’t have to go to work or school? In general, if a Red or B

Hot on the heels of McDonald’s time-limited Chiikawa Days-themed menu items comes more collaboration products between the fast-food giant and these cute Japanese critters. McDonald’s Hong Kong is now releasing a range of Happy Meal toys on Chiikawa and friends, to be changed up each week. From now until the end of August, purchase a McDonald’s Happy Meal to receive a Chiikawa toy. There are eight versions altogether, with each type being offered on specific dates throughout the promotion period, so make sure you keep an eye on the dates to get your favourite. The Hachiware calendar will be released on July 28, followed by the Rakko measuring device on August 1, the Chiikawa pen holder on August 4, the Usagi hotcake box on August 8, the Momonga pen cap on August 11, the Hachiware photo frame on August 15, the Chiikawa notepad on August 18, and finally the Usagi sticker dispenser on August 22. Photograph: FB/mcdonaldshongkong | © Onagano / chiikawa committee Jul © 2025 McDonald's Customers who want to get their hands on their collectable toys must purchase a Cheese Egg Bun Happy Meal set or a four-piece McNuggets Happy Meal via the McDonald’s app to receive specific Chiikawa Days designs, released each Monday and Friday at 11am. After receiving a confirmation of purchase with a QR code, you can then pick up your meal with the toy at selected McDonald’s restaurants. Make sure you go collect them within the specific dates and times, otherwise it will be considered forfeit! Alte

You know how you’ve made it in life when you get an Hermès bag named after you, like the Birkin or the Kelly? Well, Hong Kong’s twin panda cubs have definitely made it to celebrity status from the moment they were born, now further solidified with the fact that popular collectable Labubu is releasing a special figurine in honour of the cubs’ birthday. The Hong Kong Tourism Board has teamed up with Ocean Park, where the bears are homed, and the creator of Labubu, Kasing Lung, to debut a limited-edition Labubu x Panda Twins birthday collectable. The whimsical figurine features a bamboo green Labubu in a polka dot party hat, happily cradling two baby pandas in its arms. Fans of original artwork will enjoy that this doll is designed after Lung’s older drawings of his ubiquitous Nordic monster, instead of the rounded, fuzzy versions we’re used to seeing on plush keychains. You’ll need a spot of luck to get your hands on these limited-edition Labubus. All visitors to Ocean Park Hong Kong – Hong Kong citizens and travellers alike – can now pre-register to join a lucky draw taking place from August 1 to 31, for a chance to win a panda birthday gift box containing the Labubu figurine. The set comes in a custom gift box and also includes a handcrafted birthday card from Lung himself. There will only be approximately 300 gift boxes available during this stage of the celebrations, so get your entry in quickly. Additional birthday-edition Labubu boxes will be available during the pandas’

Whenever Hongkongers like something, we go all out in the hyperfixation. In celebration of the upcoming Chiikawa Days exhibition in K11 Musea, Octopus is soon releasing two special-edition Octopus cards themed after the popular Chiikawa Days characters.  Featuring Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi running around with their extermination sticks, these cards will have a day design with recognisable buildings from the Hong Kong cityscape in the background, and a dark blue night version with fireworks. The physical Octopus cards are priced at $128, and will be available for preorder on the Octopus app from August 1 to 31.  For those who don’t want to lug around another card in their wallets, the Chiikawa-themed cards are also available for digital purchase on the Octopus app for $18. After the theme is purchased and applied, the Chiikawa characters will grace the app’s home screen, the Octopus activation screen, as well as the digital card image. Are you going to swap out your boring old Octopus card for these Chiikawa Days designs? 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: Giant Crybaby installations take over Festival Walk, with a Pop Mart pop-up store All Hong Kong taxis are required to accept e-payment from April 2026 Hong Kong’s anime convention returns bigger and better this year

We’ve been itching to go to a music festival soon, and Waterbomb has finally answered our prayers, announcing confirmation of their Hong Kong dates this year. This festival originates from South Korea, and is well-known for being a water party with liberal use of water guns on top of a music festival, so be prepared to get soaked. Mark your calendars for October 4 and 5, as Waterbomb will be taking over the Central Harbourfront. The 2025 lineup has yet to be confirmed, but last year saw major Korean artists like Rain, Jay Park, Loco, Gray, Jessi, StayC, PH-1, and more perform on our stage, so this edition is bound to be pretty stellar as well. If you’re planning on going, log onto their Instagram and comment who you’d like to see at the festival in their artist wishlist post – and hopefully with enough fan support, you’ll get to see your favourite musicians live in Hong Kong. This year also marks the first time ever that the Waterbomb Festival is going to Macau. The precise venue hasn’t been confirmed yet, but the dates are coming up soon next month, on August 9 to 10. Ticket information for both events will be released soon, so check this space. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that this year the festival’s queues will be managed better – and also praying that we won’t be hit by a typhoon during the event again! Keep an eye out for tickets here. 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