2024 Christmas is just around corner and Christmas celebrations is on the way. The skyscrapers will be once again decorated with glittering lights. Locals have many ways to celebrate this holiday season: creative shopping mall Xmas displays, classic concerts, traditional markets, fairs as well as tours. Hotels offer various Staycation promotions. Major attractions, such as Disneyland, Ocean Park and Ngong Ping 360, will also put up special arrangements for this festive season. Most of the events will extent to New Year.
This year the Christmas celebrations have started from the beginning of November and the first Xmas event has started on the 7th of November.
Check out where are the best places for you to enjoy the holiday.
Best 2024 Christmas Celebrations and Events in Hong Kong (keep updating)
- What to do on 2024 Christmas in Hong Kong?
- Hong Kong WinterFest 2024 (giant Xmas tree & fireworks) (Nov 22, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- Christmas lighting installations and illuminations
- Citywide Xmas Lights, Display and Illuminations (till Jan 2, 2025)
- 2024 ICC Light & Music Show Christmas Edition (Dec 6 – 26, 2024)
- Top 23 themed Christmas displays in shopping malls (various dates)
- Hong Kong Christmas concerts & art performances
- Disney Live in Concert! in Disneyland (Nov 23 – 24, Nov 30 – Dec 1, Dec 7 – 8, 2024)
- The Nutcracker (The Hong Kong Ballet) (Dec 13 – 29, 2024)
- The Snowman and The Bear Christmas Concert (Dec 21, 2024)
- Christmas Carnival X Anime Symphony (Dec 6, 2024)
- The Christmas Fairy Symphony (Dec 14 & 15, 2024)
- New Year Celebration by Hong Kong Philharmonic (Dec 29 – 30, 2024)
- Celebrate Christmas on tours:
- Watch lighting installation on open-top bus tour (Now – Jan 1, 2025)
- Aqua Luna Christmas Santa’s Adventure Cruise (Dec 8 – 25, 2024)
- Bauhinia Christmas Dinner Buffet (Dec 24 – 26, 2024)
- Christmas Fireworks Tour on Star Ferry (Dec 24 – 26, 2024)
- Christmas Fireworks Tour on Luxury Yacht (Dec 24 – 26, 2024)
- Dukling Christmas Fireworks Cruise (TBC)
- Best 13 Hong Kong Christmas markets and fairs (various dates)
- Hong Kong Christmas Parties in Bars and Restaurants (various dates)
- Major events and celebrations at Hong Kong top attractions:
- The Great AIA European Carnival 2024/2025 (Dec 18, 2024 – Feb 16, 2025)
- Ngong Ping 360 x “Red A” Christmas Dream Factory 2024 (Nov 18, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- 2024 A Disney Christmas Celebration (Nov 17, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- Ocean Park Christmas Celebration 2024 (Dec 7, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- sky100 Christmas celebration 2024 (TBC)
2024 Christmas Celebration and Event in Hong Kong
Christmas is one of the most important holidays for locals due to the history with Britain. Although locals have only two days, 25th and 26th of December, as the official public holidays, the Christmas celebrations are way ahead of that. If Hong Kong is a splendid and attractive city in her normal days, Christmas is definitely an upgrade.
What to do on 2024 Christmas in Hong Kong? Where to celebrate?
Christmas is one of the most important holidays in town. Everyone gets in the mood of celebration throughout the city. Besides gift exchanging and partying, there are many other ways to enjoy Christmas.
- Relax in hotel: Many hotels give out special Christmas Staycation deals and package. It is a perfect way to recharge yourself.
- Book a delicious Xmas meal: Besides Staycation packages, book a Xmas buffet from hotels and fine restaurants is another way to enjoy the holiday. Booking from authorized platforms can get some extra discount.
- Visit Xmas decorations and displays: Hong Kong is filled fully with Xmas decorations everywhere. Shopping malls will put up with the unique and themed Christmas displays and installations to celebrate the holiday. From the traditional style to cute and sweet design, you will find everything.
- Take photos of Xmas lighting installations: Streets, skyscrapers and landmark buildings are dressed in glittering and colorful Xmas lighting installation and illuminations. Take your camera and capture the beautiful scenes.
- Take a special tour: To enjoy the Xmas decorations in a relax way, the open-top bus tour or the Christmas fireworks harbour are very good options.
- Have fun at Christmas Markets: Christmas Market is not only a place for gift shopping, but also a treasure trove of delight. Find out Christmas Markets in Hong Kong (2024) interests you.
- Spend a day in theme parks: All the major theme parks and attractions will turn into Christmas look. The beloved mascots will put on the holiday outfits. It’s definitely a bonus for those who plan to visit the parks. It’s only once a year after all.
So, how will you celebrate Christmas in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong Christmas celebrations along Victoria Harbour
Hong Kong WinterFest 2024 by Hong Kong Tourism Board
Hong Kong WinterFest has been an annual event organized by Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). For 2024, it will start from the November 22, 2024 to January 1, 2025.
Besides the annual giant glowing Christmas Xmas tree installation and sparkling Christmas Town at West Kowloon Cultural District, this year Hong Kong will also have winter harbourfront fireworks on the selective dates for the first time.
It is also expected to engage a Xmas-themed “A Symphony of Lights” show as well as some holiday-themed lighting installations in Tarmar Park and Central Promenade.
#1. Christmas Town and giant Christmas Tree at West Kowloon Cultural District
Every year, a LED enlighten Christmas tree will stand on Statue Square, the center of the city and accompany the lightening skyscrapers around. However, this year the location changed to Kowloon.
At West Kowloon District, a Christmas Town with a giant Xmas tree and other decorations add a special holiday atmosphere to this international art and culture hub.
Christmas Town - WinterFest 2024 (Photo credit: HKTB)
The Christmas Town invites visitors to an exploration of various Christmas settings full of fun. Besides, visitors can meet Santa Claus in person, enjoy live music performance as well as join some handcrafty workshops.
Date: November 22, 2024 – January 1, 2025
Time: 8:30am – 11:00pm (22 Nov, 2024)
5:00pm – 11:00pm (Mon – Fri / 23 Nov – 20 Dec, 2024)
11:00am – 11:00pm (Sat + Sun / 23 Nov – 20 Dec, 2024)
11:00am – 11:00pm (21 Dec, 2024 – 1 Jan, 2025)
Venue: Harbourside Lawn West, Art Park, West Kowloon Cultural District
Ticket: Free admission
#2. Winter Harbourfront Fireworks
Once again, Hong Kong will celebrate Christmas with special fireworks display. On 8:00pm of the selected days (November 22, December 24-26), a 10-minute fireworks show will take place on the Victoria Harbour. You can find one of best locations for watching fireworks show, or book a fireworks harbour cruise to enjoy in close distance.
Fireworks show - WinterFest 2024 (Photo credit: HKTB)
#3. Winter edition of A Symphony of Lights show
In order to celebrate Christmas, the nightly “A Symphony of Lights” show will be added with special light effects.
You can think about enjoy the show from both sides of Victoria Harbour, or taking a harbour cruise.
A Symphony of Lights Winter Edition
(Photo credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board)
READ MORE:
WinterFest 2024 – Christmas Town, Giant Xmas tree, Fireworks, Best way to celebrate
2024 Christmas Celebrations:
Lighting Installations and Illuminations
The magic of Hong Kong’s Christmas always starts with illuminating decorations along Victoria Harbour. Usually, buildings will be lit up from the mid of November followed by the major shopping malls’ spectacular and creative displays. The highest building ICC will upgrade its nightly Light & Music Show with Xmas scenes.
The best place to enjoy Christmas illumination is without a doubt along the Victoria Harbour. When all the skyscrapers are decorated with Xmas lighting, Victoria Harbour will add a layer of sparkling color.
Highlight: Citywide Christmas Lights, Illuminations and Displays
The annual citywide Christmas display and illuminations are another highlight of Hong Kong Christmas events. Usually the first skyscrapers start decorating by the end of October / beginning of November (just right after Halloween).
As always, the first lighting installation lit up from the end of November 2024 at East Tsim Sha Tsui. Along the harbour, it includes Tsim Sha Tsui Center, Empire Center, Wing On Plaza, Kowloon Shangri-la Hotel, Royal Garden Hong Kong, Regal Kowloon Hotel, New Word Millennium, South Seas Center as well as InterContinental Grand Standford Hotel. They have switched the Xmas lighting together for the last 41 years.
This year the East TST Xmas illumination will last between 6:00pm till 11:00pm starting from November 28 2024 to January 2, 2025. It is one of the most popular locations for enjoying glittering illuminations. After the New Year, the light installation will switch to the theme of Chinese New Year immediately.
Xmas lighting installations in Tsim Sha Tsui 2024
Mody road in East TST is another highlight photo spot with panda lighting. Don’t miss the Royal Garden hotel on the corner with 38 giant snowflakes.
Xmas lighting installations in Mody Road 2024
Pandastic Christmas Light Show on Tsim Sha Tsui Center and Empire Center
This year, the 4000 sqm LED screen of Tsim Sha Tsui Center and Empire Center will present “Pandastic Christmas” light show to celebrate the arrival of two pandas as well as the two new-born panda babies.
Lighting installations in Empire Center 2024
Lighting installations in Empire Center 2024
Lighting installations in Empire Center 2024
From now on, all the major skyscrapers, shopping malls and landmarks will gradually put up special designed light installations (e.g. China Hong Kong City, Sino Plaza, Bank of China, HSBC, etc.) by the end of November.
Best way to enjoy: Make sure to take a stroll along Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront promenade. Since most of the skyscrapers are on Hong Kong Island, it is one of the best location to enjoy the changes of Hong Kong’s skyline during the festive season.
Another convenient way is to enjoy the lighting decorations from “Open-top Bus Tour“. It offers an one-hour tour on the open-top bus throughout Tsim Sha Tsui East.
Lights and decorations at China Hong Kong City (2018)
Lights and decorations in East TST (2024)
You also can enjoy the illuminated skyscraper on Hong Kong Island. From Central, Wanchai, Admiralty to Causeway Bay, along the Victoria Harbour, there are many buildings decorated with Christmas-themed lights.
Lights and decorations on Admiralty Center (previous year)
Giant Crystal Christmas Tree in Central
Besides the East Tsim Sha Tsui, there are some additional Christmas decorations in Central district on Hong Kong Island. Between The Murray hotel and Bank of China Tower stands an illuminated giant white Christmas tree. It is at the end of the staircase decorated with star-shape LED lights.
If you plan to visit the Peak Tram and walk from Queen’s Road Central toward Peak Tram Lower Terminus, you can stop by to take a look of the illuminated displays.
Illuminated 10-meter-tall Christmas Tree (2024)
Starry Staircase (2024)
Don’t forget one of the every year’s illuminaton highlights – the lighting installation in the Peninsular Hotel.
The Peninsula hotel decorated with Chanel ribbons this yeaar
ICC Light & Music Show
Hong Kong’s tallest building, the International Commerce Center (ICC), has a special light and sound show every night called the ICC Light & Music Show.
The largest light and sound show on a single building (2013 Guinness World record) is free to watch. During every Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year, they will add some additional thematic shows.
ICC Light & Music Show Christmas Edition
Best way to enjoy:: Usually the Christmas animation on ICC lasts from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The best vantage points to enjoy the nightly ICC Light & Music Show are either along the waterfront promenades of Hong Kong Island or from the P3/P4 Terraces of the ifc Mall.
Date: December 6 – 26, 2024
Time: display time to time from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Venue: Waterfront promenades of Hong Kong Island and P3 & 4 Terraces of ifc Mall
Ticket: Free admission
Top Christmas displays, decorations, events in shopping malls (keep updating)
Every year’s Xmas, New Year and Chinese New Year, it’s the best time to visit shopping malls in Hong Kong. Most malls will compete who have the best, cutest or most stylish Christmas display and decorations.
The highlights usually are Xmas-themed displays and decorations, exclusive popup stores, game booths, markets and workshops. BTW, be prepared for the non-stop Xmas songs (from Jingle Bells to Santa Claus is coming to town) once you step into the mall. You will hear even when you go to washroom.
– 2024 Christmas displays, decorations and themes in shopping malls
This year, some shopping malls under the same company team up for the same theme.
• For example, shopping malls of Sino Group, such as Landmark North, TKO Plaza, Popwalk, Chelsea Heights will showcase the Disney related themes and lighting installations.
• he shopping mall +WOO, Ma On Shan Plaza, Metropolis Mall and Fortune City One Market which belong to Fortune Malls Group will display the Cheap Century theme decorations.
• Shopping malls such as MOSTown, MOKO and East Point City are focusing on Sanrio related themes.
What to expect for 2024 Christmas: Besides Disney and Pixar themes as always, there are also Little Twin Stars, Teletubbies, Care Bears, Piano, Pokemon, Kero Kero Keroppi, Pom Pom Purin, Gundam, Kanahei as well as Labubu from popmark. If you are more for traditional and classic settings and decorations, then take a look at IFC Mall, Citywalk, Lee Tung Avenue and Tai Kwun.
Here is list of the shopping malls’ displays and decorations for 2024 Xmas (keep updating).
– Disney and Pixar themes:
- Landmark North – Pixar Sweet Dreams (Nov 14, 2024 – Feb 23, 2025)
- Popwalk – Pixar Sweet Dreams (Nov 14, 2024 – Feb 23, 2025)
- Chelsea Heights – Pixar Sweet Dreams (Nov 14, 2024 – Feb 23, 2025)
– Sanrio themes:
- MOSTown – MOST-Fluffy Winter Musical (Nov 9, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- East Point City – My Sweet Piano Sweet Winterland (Nov 11, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- MoKo – KeroKeroKeroppi Merry KissMas (Nov 16, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
– Popular cartoon and movie themes:
- Fortune Malls – Cheap Century X’mas Amaze Shing (Nov 2, 2024 – Dec 29, 2024)
- Langham Place – Love Love Love (Nov 22, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- life@KCC – Meow Christmas Express (Nov 14, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- LCX – Merry Pop Bean Out for Christmas (Nov 15, 2024 – Jan 3, 2025)
- Plaza Hollywood – Piske & Usagi Pink Canival (Nov 22, 2024 – Jan 5, 2025)
- MCP Central – Teletubies Christmas Treature Hunting (Nov 15, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- iSquare – My “Deer” Christmas (Nov 8, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- tmtplaza – Gundam 45th Anniversary (Nov 16, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- Citygate Outlets – Marshville’s Winter (Nov 20, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- Windsor House – Pokémon Winter Adventure (Nov 22, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
– Classic themes and others:
- Lee Tung Avenue – Streets of Christmas Joy (Nov 16, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- Cityplaza – Dazzling Christmas (Nov 12, 2024 – Jan 14, 2025)
- Harbour City – The Big Little Christmas (Nov 16, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- The Whampoa – Vivid Luminary Fest (Nov 15, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- ifc – Santa’s Magic Toy Factory (Nov 21, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
- Pacific Place – Christmas Ville (Nov 15, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025)
- Citywalk – Gingerbread Man Inflatable Playground (Nov 22, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
For more detailed information, you can check the following article.
Cheap Century X’mas Amaze Shing in Fortune Malls
Tatsuya Tanaka’s miniature exhibition in Harbour City
My “Deer” Christmas in iSquare
Christmas Concerts & Art Performances
Hong Kong hosts a whole bunch of Christmas concerts and art performances. From ballet, classic music, orchestra to heartwarming children theatre, it will enchant the audiences of all ages.
“Disney Christmas Live in Concert!” in Hong Kong Disneyland
This holiday, for two consecutive weekends, Disney and music fans can enjoy the exclusive concert from the magical Disney world. Disney friends will gather in front of the Castle in holiday outfit, including Anna and Elsa in winter outfits. Mickey will also show up on each night.
Disney Live in Concert
This year’s Disney Christmas Live in Concert will take you on a journey made of many heartwarming and beloved Disney songs. Highlight of the concert will be the appearance of Gin Lee (Nov 23 – 24), Morissette (Nov 30 – Dec 1) and Janice Yan (Dec 7 – 8).
Disney Live Concert
Concert tickets, VIP Seating tickets and Semi-Buffett combo tickets can be booked directly online. Ticket prices range from HK$ 299 (standard seat) to HK$ 349 (VIP area pass).
Date: Nov 23 – 24, Nov 30 – Dec 1, Dec 7 – 8, 2024
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Main Street, U.S.A., Hong Kong Disneyland
Ticket: HK$ 299 – 349
Ticket: Advanced Booking from Hong Kong Disneyland
The Nutcracker by the Hong Kong Ballet (2024)
This Christmas in Hong Kong, you and your family can enjoy the timeless ballet performances of The Nutcracker. Get in the mood of Christmas and watch how the heroic Nutcracker reunites with his Ballerina love.
The Nutcracker by Hong Kong Ballet (2024)
(Photo credit: HK Ballet)
This version of The Nutcracker is from Septime Webre. This time the story will unfold Hong Kong elements and combines with Hong Kong traditions, local historical characters as well as whildlife.
Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music will live performed on select dates and recorded music will be used on other dates.
It is suitable for the whole family and in case you are interested to enjoy this special holiday event, make sure to secure your tickets as soon as possible. Tickets probably will sell out very fast.
Date: December 13 – 14, 20, 22, 24 – 25, 2024 (with live accompaniment) and 27 – 29, 2024 (with recorded music)
Time: 2:30 pm or 7:30pm (last around 1 hour 45 min)
Venue: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Ticket: HK$ 180 – HK$ 1200
Detail info: https://www.hkballet.com/en/see-hkb/production/the-nutcracker-2024
The Snowman and The Bear Christmas Concert (2024)
When snow falls, a cute snowman comes to life at Christmas Eve. The adventure story from Raymond Briggs accompanied with the enchanting music from Howard Blake will be a wonderful experience for the whole family.
The Snowman and The Bear Christmas Concert 2024
(Photo credit: CCOHK)
Date: December 21, 2024
Time: 2:30pm or 5:00pm
Venue: Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium
Ticket: HK$ 100, HK$ 220, HK$ 380, HK$ 480
Detail info: https://www.ccohk.com/events/2024-2025/the-snowman-and-the-bear
Christmas Carnival X Anime Symphony
A great news for all the anime fans. This Christmas, Hong Kong Youth Symphony Orchestra will bring everyone a heartwarming holiday with the classic anime songs.
Christmas Carnival X Anime Symphony (Photo credit: CHK Youth Symphony Orchestra)
Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Venue: Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditoriuma
Ticket: HK$ 190, HK$ 250, HK$ 350
Detail info: https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/12356/
The 2024 Christmas Fairy Symphony
The SAR Philharmonic Orchestra invites everyone to enjoy an enchanting and musical Xmas this year.
The Christmas Fairy Symphony
(Photo credit: SAR Philharmonic Orchestra)
Date: December 14 & 15, 2024
Time: 2:30am and 6:30pm (Dec 14); 11:00am and 2:30pm (Dec 15)
Venue: HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
Ticket: HK$ 220, HK$ 330, HK$ 440, HK$ 660
Detail info: https://www.hkapa.edu/event/
Hong Kong Philharmonic: 2025 New Year Celebration
One of the concert highlights is the Hong Kong Philharmonic New Year Celebration. Ring out the old year and usher in the new with some classic music performances. Program highlights include waltzes by Strauss, opera from Mozart and as well as fabulous film scores by Korngold.
15% discount on ticket is available upon purchasing 4 or more tickets for public. Tickets can book through URBTIX (here).
Date: December 29 & 30, 2024
Time: 3:00pm (Dec 29) or 8:00pm (Dec 30)
Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
Ticket: HK$ 220, HK$ 320, HK$ 420, HK$520
Detail info: https://www.hkphil.org/concert/china-life-overseas-proudly-sponsors-new-year-celebration-vienna
Christmas celebrations on tours (harbour cruise and bus tour)
Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate Christmas? Then take a close look at the open-top bus tours or Victoria harbour cruise.
Christmas Lights Tour: enjoy 2024 Christmas lighting installation on open-top bus tour
For those who would like to enjoy the Xmas lights and displays in the easiest way, how about an open-top bus tour in Tsim Sha Tsui? While you enjoy the stunning views, bus driver will slow down or even stop if possible for better photographs.
The tour lasts 45 minutes and booking is already available online. Secure your ticket as soon as possible while stock lasts.
Open-top Bus Tour during Xmas season
Open-top Bus Tour during Xmas season
Date: Now – January 1, 2025
Time: 6:05pm, 6:10pm, 7:05pm, 7:10pm, 8:05pm, 8:10pm, 9:05pm, 9:10pm
Venue: Start from Park Lane Boulevard or InterContinental Grand Stanford
Ticket: HK$ 250 (adult and child)
Discount: Start from HK$ 48 – 150 (adult and child) (book from kkday)
Discount: Start from HK$ 55 – 150 (adult and child) (book from Klook)
(the two booking platforms have different available dates and time slots)
2024 Aqua Luna Christmas Sail – Santa’s Adventure Cruise
One of the Christmas highlights in Hong Kong is the harbour-side lighting decorations. Is there a better way to treat you for Christmas with Victoria Harbour and its famous skyline as a backdrop? Take a close look at one of the Victoria Harbour Cruise. Every Halloween, Xmas, New Year and Chinese New Year, the iconic Aqua Luna offers special sailing event on their junk boat for cultural journey.
Aqua Luna “Santa’s Adventure Cruise”
It’s surely a great experience for kids to share the trip with Santa and enjoy Xmas fun time during the 60-min harbour tour. What’s more special? Kid can look for the hidden candy canes, make the Xmas handicraft and enjoy the fairy stories with Santa and his helpers. And of course, everyone will get a special gift from Santa.
Mark down the dates: December 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 and book your tickets while stock lasts.
Aqua Luna Harbour Tour at night
Date: December 8 – 25, 2024 (selective dates)
Time: Sail time varies on different dates (12:00nn – 4:15pm)
Highlight: Sail on Victoria Harbour with Santa; Christmas cookies and hot chocolate; Handcraft
Venue: Embark from Central Pier No.9 or TST Pier No.1
Ticket: HK$ 250 (adults) / HK$ 330 (kids)
Booking: Booking cruise on Klook
Official Site: https://aqualuna.com.hk/experiences/santa-cruise/
2024 Bauhinia Christmas Dinner Buffet
The large cruise and on-the-harbour restaurant “Bauhinia Cruise” is offering Christmas Buffet with/without watching A Symphony of Lights.
Bauhinia Christmas Dinner Buffet Harbour Cruise 2024
Bauhinia Christmas Dinner Buffet Harbour Cruise at night
Date: December 24 – 26, 2024
Time: Sail time on 5:30pm – 7:00pm / 7:20pm – 9:30pm
Highlight: Luxury dinner buffet, live band, cruise sightseeing (with/without A Symphony of Lights)
Venue: Embarks from North Point (East) Passenger Ferry Pier
Ticket: HK$ 400 (adults) / HK$ 300 (kids)
Ticket: HK$ 720 (adults) / HK$ 480 (kids) (with Symphony of Lights show)
Discount: Check details and book ticket
Star Ferry Christmas Fireworks Tour on World Star
This year, the iconic Star Ferry also offers special boat tour for watching the Xmas fireworks on World Star ship.
Star Ferry Harbour Tour (Night Tour)
Date: December 24, 25, 26, 2024
Highlight: cruise sightseeing, watch Christmas fireworks, watch A Symphony of Lights
Venue: Embark at 7:45pm from Waiting Concourse of Star Ferry Harbour Tour and return around 8:30am
Ticket: HK$ 330 (for both adult and child)
Discount: Check details and book ticket
Luxury Yacht Christmas Harbourfront Firework Tour
You can also enjoy the fireworks on luxury yacht.
Luxury Yacht Harbour Tour (Night Tour)
Date: December 24, 25, 26, 2024
Highlight: 2-hour yacht experience, watch Christmas fireworks + unlimited supply of soft drinks, beers and snacks
Venue: Embark at 7:00pm from Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and return around 9:00am
Ticket: HK$ 298 (for both adult and child)
Discount: Check details and book ticket
(TBC)Dukling Watching Winter Fireworks & Christmas Lights Cruise
This year’s WinterFest, besides the glowing Christmas lights, once again Hong Kong will celebrate with fireworks show on selective dates. The Dukling Junk Boat offers special harbour tour to watch the winter fireworks show as well as Christmas lights on both sides of Victoria Harbour.
Dukling Christmas Fireworks Harbour Tour
Imagine enjoying this splendid night on the fireworks boat tour with the stunning skyline on both sides of Victoria Harbour.
Date: TBC
Time: Sail time on 7:30m
Highlight: Sail on Victoria Harbour and watch fireworks show
Venue: Embark from Tsim Sha Tsui Avenue of Stars
Ticket: HK$ 240 (adults) / HK$ 190 (kids)
Booking: Booking cruise on kkday
There are actually many more options for Victoria Harbour Tours. Check out the following review article for a complete picture.
More to Know
Top Harbour Tours on Victoria Harbour
Nothing can be more natural than taking Hong Kong harbour tours to enjoy Hong Kong’s impressive skyline and coastal lines. Check the top Harbour Tour options and the available discounts…
2024 Top Christmas Markets and Fairs
Hong Kong Christmas has prepared various traditional markets for families and the Western expatriate community. It’s great fun and Hong Kong Christmas tradition to pick up some special gifts for the beloved ones at these places.
Here are top Christmas markets, fairs and workshops for 2024 Xmas (sort according to date, keep updating).
#1. Cheeky Cheeky Christmas Market 2024 @ Langham Place (Nov 11 – Dec 31, 2024)
#2. 2024 Xmas Life Style and Gift Fair by Prestige Fairs @ Conrad Hong Kong (Nov 18, 2024)
#3. Christmas Sunday Market 2024 @ Discovery Bay (Nov 24, 2024)
#4. My Dear Deer Christmas Market 2024 @ iSquare (Nov 30 – Dec 29, 2024)
#5. 2024 White Christmas Street Fair @ One Taikoo Place (Dec 4-8, 2024)
#6. Marshville Outdoor Ski Park Christmas Market 2024 @ Citygate Outlets (Dec 6 – 26, 2024)
#7. 2024 Car Boot Eco-friendly Christmas Market @ China Hong Kong City (Dec 7, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
#8. The Noir Cold Christmas Soiree 2024 @ Stanley Plaza & Murray House (Dec 14-15, 21-26, 2024)
#9. Xmas Woof Woof Market by SOHO Market @ Airside (Dec 20, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025)
#10. Marketoo x DinDong Christmas Party 2024 @ The Mills (Dec 21–26, 2024)
#11. 2024 Life Mart x DDED Christmas Market @ D2 Place (Dec 21-26, 2024)
#12. 22nd HK Mega Showcase 2024 @ HKCEC (Dec 25 – 28, 2024)
#13. 22nd Hong Kong Food Festival 2024 @ HKCEC (Dec 25 – 28, 2024)
READ MORE:
Where and when are the best Christmas Markets, Fairs for 2024 Hong Kong? What to expect?
Stanley Christmas Market
White Christmas Street Fair
Christmas Parties in Bars and Restaurants
Hong Kong locals averagely live in the relatively small apartments. Eating out is kind of Hong Kong Christmas tradition (similar to the Chinese New Year celebration). Most restaurants and hotels offer special holiday menus and events. In fact, meeting family and friends in an upscale (hotel) restaurants with some good food is usual Xmas celebration for many locals. Therefore, if you would like to dine out on Christmas Eve or the following days, make sure to reserve your table in advance. Same rule applies of course for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Ozone Bar Christmas Eve Party
Hong Kong’s highest bar, Ozone at Ritz-Carlton, hosts its annual themed Christmas Eve Party. Every year the party has a special theme or motto. In past years, you could enjoy a Hawaiian Xmas Eve Party (with Hula Dancers) or “It’s Christmas, I am Famous”.
The view from Ozone Bar is irresistible. Enjoy Hong Kong’s magnificent views while you wait for the countdown to midnight and welcome Christmas day 2024.
Date: TBC
Time: 10:00 pm – late
Venue: Ozone Bar
Ticket: (TBC)
Lan Kwai Fong Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Street Party
Lan Kwai Fong is well-known for its legendary street parties. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are undoubtedly no exception. In fact, Lan Kwai Fong parities are the central event for party goers on Hong Kong Christmas and New Year celebrations. Both dates attracts thousands of party goers to this most popular party zone in town. Prepare to party the night of your life. The restaurants, pubs and bars will be stacked with people and the party action spills on the streets all over Lan Kwai Fong.
It usually will be very crowded and road block will be arranged for crowd management.
Date: December 24 & 31
Time: TBC
Venue: Lan Kwai Fong, Central
Ticket: Free admission
Available promotions for 2024 Christmas Party in hotels, restaurants and bars
1. The Emperor Hotel offers special GATSBY Countdown Christmas party in “The Crown”.
Offer in Emperor Hotel
2024 Christmas Party
Bonus: unlimited drink flow and snacks
Date: The 24th of December 2024
Time: 9:30pm – 00:30am
Price: HK$ 660
Discount: discount price at HK$ 450 (32% off)
2. The five-star W Hotel in Kowloon offers special party package at their Woobar for the 2024 Countdown Party.
Offer in W hotel
2024 “Rhymes and Chimes” and “Jingle Bash” Christmas Eve DJ Party & Festive Buffet
Bonus: Semi-buffet with free-flow sparkling wine, cocktails, wines, beers, chilled juice & soft drink;
Date: The 24th of December 2024
Price: HK$ 438 – HK$ 528
Discount: Get 20% early bird discounts
Major Christmas Celebrations and Events at Hong Kong Top Attractions
Undoubtedly Hong Kong’s theme parks and top attractions will launch all kinds of special activities and events to promote their business during this festive season. If you have planed to go to these attractions, or you travel with children, this will be the extra bonus for visiting these places during Christmas season.
#1. The Great AIA European Carnival 2024/2025
The AIA Great European Carnival has turned to be one of annual Hong Kong Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year events since 2014. It usually starts before Christmas, lasts to New Year and closes after Chinese New Year.
Hong Kong AIA Great European Carnival
The 2024/2025 Great European Carnival, you can expect a fresh new look, new attractions, games, events as well as the world-class circus performance.
The carnival is a great option to spend the holidays with the whole family.
Date: December 18, 2024 – February 16, 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 10:00pm (Off-Peak Days) / 11:00am – 11:00pm (Standard & Peak Days)
Location: Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central
Ticket: HK$ 150 (Off Peak Days)/ HK$ 180 (Peak Days)
Discount: Ticket + tokens
Discount: Extra discounts on kkday
#2. Ngong Ping 360 x “Red A” Christmas Dream Factory 2024
Ngong Ping 360 on Lantau Island is another place filled with Xmas atmosphere every year. In case you plan to take the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car to visit the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, prepare for a very special celebration at 2023 Ngong Ping 360 Christmas holiday this year.
In 2024, Ngong Ping 360 teamed up with local brand “Red A” for Christmas celebration. “Red A” is a 70-year local company famous for its plastic household products. It connects closely with many generations’ memories and daily life.
The Ngong Ping 360 Christmas event consists of a colourful classic Christmas tree, magical Ferris Wheel, classic Christmas train, Hong-Kong retro-themed cable cars and nostalgic “Red A” game booths. Besides that you can enjoy an exhibition, learn about the local “Red A” brand and reminiscence old memories.
Red A Christmas Train
Get discounted tickets in advance. Discounts can be up to 25% off plus extra cash coupon.
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Ngong Ping 360 x “Red A” Christmas Dream Factory 2024
Date: November 18, 2024 – January 1, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Venue: Ngong Ping 360, Lantau Hong Kong
Ticket: from HK$ 235 (adults) (round trip)
Discount: Crystal Cabin up to 25% off
Discount: Standard Cabin up to 20% discount
#3. 2024 A Disney Christmas in Hong Kong Disneyland
The Hong Kong Disneyland Christmas celebration is always an unforgettable event. The whole theme park transforms into a magical winter wonderland. Everyone beloved Disney characters dress up in special holiday costumes. The uplifting Christmas carols and magnificent sparkling Xmas decorations will definitely get you in the mood of the festive holiday season.
A Disney Christmas 2024
In fact, the Disney Christmas is one of the most popular event and activities in Hong Kong. Aside from the Christmastime Ball with Mickey and friends, “Duffy and Friends Winter Wonderland”, “Wish Upon a Star Photo Moment with Duffy and Friends” and “Santa Goofy’s Magical Snowfall” stage performance will be the other three highlights. With the new member LinaBell’s join, it will definitely be overwhelming for all the fans.
Wish Upon a Star Photo Moment with Duffy and Friends
The traditional “A Holiday Wish-Come-True” Christmas Tree Lighting is at 6:15pm in front of Castle of Magical Dreams every evening.
There will be plenty of themed food, limited souvenirs and special gifts for you to take home.
Special themed Christmas food
Limited Xmas souvenirs
Date: November 15, 2024 – January 1, 2025
Time: 10:30am – 9:45pm
Ticket: Star from HK$ 639 (adults) / HK$ 475 (children)
Discount: HK$ 590 (adults) / HK$ 449 (children)
(More promotion combo with meal available)
#4. Ocean Park Wondrous Winter Gala ‘Tis the Season for Panda Joy 2024
The Christmas celebrations at Ocean Park Hong Kong is always fun to visit. While Hong Kong Disneyland has their beloved characters, Ocean Park Hong Kong is another place for Xmas celebration. You can enjoy special Christmas themed and related attractions, food, rides, shows and performances.
Ocean Park Christmas Sensation HOHOHO
In 2024, Aside from the giant Christmas tree and crystal snowflakes decorations, Ocean Park celebrates the arrival of its latest family members. The whole city is getting crazy about the new pair of Pandas..
Pandastic Xmas journey
Of course the park will not forget the Christmas themed meals, snacks and desserts.
Ocean Park Hong Kong Christmas themed food
Date: December 7, 2024 – January 1, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Ticket: HK$ 498 (adults)/ HK$ 249 (children)
Discount: HK$ 368 (adults) / HK$ 233 (children)
(More promotion combo with meal available)
#5. sky100 Observation Deck Christmas Joy with MOMO and ICHILLIN’ in the sky 2024
This year, the popular indoor observation deck attraction sky100 features the cute elf MOMO. Besides enjoying the festive atmosphere and spectacular views over the city, you also can enjoy e.g. surprise appearances of Santa Claus, DIY workshops, magic performances, special ticket promotions and brand-new Christmas exclusive afternoon-tea and dinner sets from Café 100 by The Ritz-Carlton.
sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck x Christmas Joy with MOMO in the sky
Get discounted tickets in advance. Discounts can be up to 50% off.
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sky100 Observation Deck Christmas Joy with MOMO in the sky 2024
Date: December 16, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 8:30pm
Venue: sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Hong Kong
Ticket: from HK$ 198 (adults) / HK$ 148
Discount: Get ticket discount online
Did You Know
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During the two public holidays, the 25th and 26th of December 2024, shopping malls, shops, restaurants, markets, attractions (e.g. theme parks) and museums are open. Many of them even extend the service hours.
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Public transportation will extend service hours. The MTR will operate overnight on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve (except Disneyland and Airport Express lines). Light Rails Trains will also operate overnight on both dates.
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At the night of Lan Kwai Fong Christmas party, the area around Lan Kwai Fong will get very crowded and road blocks will be engaged for crowd control. In case you travel with baby trolley, it’s not recommended to visit such crowded area.