2024 National Day Fireworks display will come back to town and light up the sky over Victoria Harbour again. If you love fireworks, then this event is for you. It is one of the highlight events in Hong Kong and everyone is looking forward to this special day. For the first time, there will a 5-minute drone show ahead of fireworks display.
Fireworks over Victoria Harbour
FYI, Hong Kong has one of the best fireworks display in the world. It has Victoria Harbour’s stunning night view as backdrop. Besides, one can enjoy the fireworks in a very close vicinity and feel the fireworks bursting right over your head with a bang. If you have the chance, you definitely shouldn’t miss it. Find out where are the best locations for watching this massive fireworks show and secure a good spot.
2024 National Day Fireworks display in Hong Kong
- Why is there the National Fireworks Show?
- When is 2024 National Fireworks display?
- Scenes of 2024 National Fireworks display
- where to watch fireworks – vantage locations, best ways
- Along Victoria Harbour waterfront (Kowloon & Hong Kong Island) – Top 25 locations
- Watch on Victoria Harbour – fireworks harbour tours (start booking)
- From harbour-view hotels rooms, bars and restaurants (with special offers)
Why is there the 2024 National Day Fireworks Display in Hong Kong?
The 1st of October is the day for Chinese to celebrate the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Since the handover in 1997, the 1st of October becomes a one-day public holiday in Hong Kong (Mainland China has 7-day golden week holiday).
Every year, Hong Kong celebrates this day with a wide variety of activities, such as fireworks display, special flag raising ceremony as well as a special horse-racing event. The China’s National Day fireworks display turns to be a Hong Kong tradition and naturally it is also the best of all celebrations.
This tradition so far canceled several times in past years. One was in 2013 as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragic ferry crash (where 39 people lost their lives when two boats collided during fireworks show). Another cancelation was in 2014 due to “Occupancy Central” Protest. Due to the impact of pandemic, the National Day Fireworks show was suspended since 2019.
The 2024 National Day Fireworks show is to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Fireworks Show in Hong Kong
Watch fireworks display from Hong Kong Island
Fireworks Show in Hong Kong
Did You Know
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If you happen to be in town during the time, you may also have chances to enjoy one of the most traditional Chinese festival – Mid-Autumn Festival this year. This year’s Mid-Autumn Day is on the 17th of September 2024, which is very close to the National Day. Hong Kong will also celebrate this special day with various activities. Some of the celebrations start from 6th of September and will last till October 6. Check out which event of Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Day celebrations match your time frame.
When and where is 2024 National Day Fireworks Display in Hong Kong?
– 9:00pm, October 1st, Victoria Harbour
This year’s firework display will take place on October 1st, 2024 (Tuesday). Sharp on 9:00pm, a total of 31,888 pyrotechnic shells will be discharged in the night sky from the 3 barges and 6 pontoons on Victoria Harbour. These barges are all floating in the middle of Victoria Harbour in front of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. The 9 shooting spots will generate 800-meter broad and 250-meter high fireworks show. So, basically you can enjoy the dazzling action from both sides of Victoria Harbour.
The complete firework show will last about 23 minutes.
Fireworks shooting from barges on Victoria Harbour
What to expect from 2024 National Day fireworks display – drone performance, 8 scenes and special fireworks designs
Drone Performance: Besides the traditional fireworks show, this year for the first time, there will be five minutes drone performance before the fireworks. 600 drones launching from a barge (instead of land) will display the lovely panda display and “75” sign to celebrate 75th Anniversary of founding of PRC.
Hong Kong Government spent 18 millions of dollars for this big event. The theme of this year’s National Day Fireworks Celebration is “The splendid fireworks shine over the prosperous China” with eight scenes.
The first fireworks theme “Spectacular Display” start with red-five-pointed stars and purple five-petal flowers, symbolizing Hong Kong looking up to the motherland and leading us towards a more glorious century of achievements. Background music: The Yellow River Piano Concerto.
The 1st scene of fireworks with red stars and purple flowers (2024)
(Photo source: Hong Kong Information Services Department)
The 2nd scene with the background music “Wishful” is to wish all different positions in the society can sparkle like the colorful fireworks and all wishes will come true.
The 2nd scene of fireworks (2024)
(Photo source: Hong Kong Information Services Department)
The 3rd scene is “City Lights” with background music “The Best Nessun Dorma”. The highlight will be fireworks of Big Brocade Crown, Big Dahlia and Colourful Changing Peony.
The 3rd scene of fireworks with dahlia and peony (2024)
(Photo source: Hong Kong Information Services Department)
The 4th scene is “70 Years Under the Lion Rock” with the background music “Under the Lion Rock”.
The 4th scene of fireworks (2024)
(Photo source: Hong Kong Information Services Department)
The 5th theme “Keep Smiling” consists of many smiley faces and heart-to-heart designs. Background music: Keep smiling.
The 5th scene of fireworks featuring giant smiley faces and heart designs (2024)
(Photo source: Hong Kong Information Services Department)
The 6th scene “National Treasures” ‘s highlight in 2024 is the green fireworks resembling the bamboo leaves with song “Kung Fu Fighting” as background music. This theme is to celebrate and welcome the new pandas to Hong Kong
The 6th scene of fireworks (2024)
(Photo source: Hong Kong Information Services Department)
The double circle and crown fireworks in the 7th scene symbolizes the unity of 56 ethnic groups in China.
The 7th scene of fireworks (2024)
(Photo source: Hong Kong Information Services Department)
The final scene is always the best and push the whole fireworks display to the climax. At the last 33 seconds, all the 3 barges and 6 pontoons shot the fireworks together with faster pace. The sky over Victoria Harbour will be filled with high density of purple and red fireworks.
The 8th scene of fireworks (2024)
(Photo source: Hong Kong Information Services Department)
The fireworks show will be also broadcast through Radio Television Hong Kong Radio 4 (FM 97.6-98.9) to listen to the music while enjoying the fireworks.
Where are the best vantage points to watch National Day Fireworks?
Where to go to watch fireworks in Hong Kong? Where is the best place to enjoy the stunning show? No matter you decide to join thousands of spectators along the waterfront of Victoria Harbour, hop on one of the many fireworks cruises, or simply enjoy dinner in one of the hottest restaurants or bars, you should secure a best place ASAP.
Check out the detailed review about the best options and ways for watching Hong Kong fireworks. You can find out the full compiled list from “Where are the best places to enjoy Hong Kong fireworks show”.
More to Know
Best Ways to Enjoy Hong Kong Fireworks Show
Check out complete information of the best options to watch Hong Kong fireworks, advantages and disadvantages, how to get to there, ticket prices and discounts and more…
1. Along Victoria Harbour Harbourfront (watch from close distance)
Since the fireworks will be launched from four barges on Victoria Harbour, the best vantage points to enjoy the fireworks Celebration are along Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui (TST), Central, Wan Chai and of course on the water.
Best spots from Kowloon side
- Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade (top option)
- Ocean Terminal Deck (top option, free)
- The waiting concourse of Star Ferry (top option, Book Ticket)
- Renovated Avenue of Stars (top option, free)
- Green Plaza of Hong Kong West Kowloon Station (free)
- Tsim Sha Tsui The Garden of Stars (free)
- Hung Hom Bypass (free)
- West Kowloon waterfront promenade (free)
- K11 Musea viewing platform (free)
- Harbour City Rooftop Car Park (Book Charity Ticket)
- West Kowloon Art Park (free)
Best spots from Hong Kong Island side
- Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai (top option, free)
- Tamar Park in Admiralty (top option, free)
- Wanchai Waterfront Promenade (top option, free)
- Central Ferry Piers No.9 & No.10 (free)
- Central harbourfront (free)
- Observation Deck of Wanchai Ferry Pier (top option, Book Ticket)
- Hong Kong Observation Wheel (subject to ticket, HK$ 20)
- ifc Rooftop Garden (free)
- Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter (free)
- Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park (free)
- East Coast Park Precinct (free)
Other hot spots for viewing Hong Kong fireworks
- The Victoria Peak and Peak Tower
(Book Peak Tram/Peak Tower Ticket) - sky100 Observation Deck
(Book Ticket for National Day Fireworks) - Rooftop bars (various locations and price)
To know more details of How to get to each location and how to secure the best spot, check out the ultimate guide:
Where to watch fireworks in Hong Kong? – best locations and free vantage places
Usually, Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront promenade from Clock Tower, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to Salisbury Garden is the best spot of all the options to enjoy the show. Not only because it is right facing the stunning skyscrapers and skyline, but also there are speakers installed on the Observation Deck next to the TST Clock Tower. You can enjoy the fireworks show along with the special composed music (which upgrades the fun).
Without a doubt, the best place is also the most crowded place. Every year, majority of the visitors will come to the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront to enjoy the fireworks show. If you decide to visit the fireworks at this spot, get there earlier and prepare a lot of crowds.
Other hot spots like Golden Bauhinia Square, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Star Ferry Piers, Tamar Park, Central harbourfront will also be filled up very quickly. Bars and restaurants with top views, such as Ozone Bar, Aqua Bar, Sevva Bar etc, will be booked out very fast.
In a word, be prepared that all the vantage points will fill quickly and will be very crowded. Keep in mind that the fireworks schedule and prepare plenty of time to travel to and from the locations.
Did You Know
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The harbourfront (waterfront) of Victoria Harbour is always the favorite spot of photographers. Professional or amateur photography lovers will get to the best spots very early. You will find many tripods waiting along Victoria Harbour hours ahead of time. If you want to find a spot for photo shooting along Victoria Harbour, be sure to be there before 5:00pm.”
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Some venues may be subject to tickets. However, considering that you will have a secured spot without worrying about arriving in advance and crowds with thousand people, it’s actually a nice option.”
2024 National Day fireworks harbour tours in Hong Kong
Looking to enjoy the Hong Kong fireworks in the most memorable way and without pressure of getting a good spot? How about celebrating this special anniversary aboard one of Hong Kong’s iconic traditional junk boats, a harbour cruise or a luxury yacht?
Imagine sailing to the middle of Victoria Harbour and feel the stunning scenery in the closest distance. Nothing beats these views and there is no better vantage point to enjoy the spectacular fireworks.
There are 8 major harbour tour operators offering Hong Kong National Day Fireworks and Dinner Cruise on Victoria Harbour.
For the moment for 2024 National Day Fireworks, the Chinese Junk boat Aqua Luna, luxury yachts, floating restaurants Bauhinia Cruise and Oriental Pearl as well as Watertours, Watertaxi have announced their special offers for National Day Fireworks harbour tour.
The following fireworks harbour tours have open for booking.
2024 Aqua Luna National Day Fireworks junk boat ride (open for booking)
Price: HK$ 1488
Highlight: 2-hours night tour with 2 glasses of Sparkling Wine, House Wine, Beer, Soft Drink or Juice; Pass around Canapés from Hutong & Aqua restaurants;
2024 National Day Fireworks harbour cruise with luxury buffet from Bauhinia (open for booking)
Price: HK$ 750 (early bird); HK$ 880 (regular price) + 10% service charge
Highlight: 140-minute party and night tour with fireworks show, live band, cruise sightseeing, dinner buffet
2024 Luxury Yacht National Day harbour tour (Chinese-style & Western-style) (sold out)
Price: HK$ 980 – 1288
Highlight: harbour tour with free drinks, snacks and dessert with meal
Luxury Yacht National Day Fireworks harbour tour with buffet on board (sold out)
Price: HK$ 668 – 788
Highlight: 2-hour harbour guided tour with dinner buffet (with/without open-top bus tour)
2024 Luxury Yacht National Day harbour tour (Chinese-style & Western-style) (open for booking)
Price: HK$ 778 – 1168
Highlight: 3.5-hour harbour tour with dinner on board, also with complimentary drink and snacks
Luxury Yacht National Day Fireworks harbour tour with buffet on board (sold out)
Price: HK$ 508 – 568
Highlight: 5 to 7-hour harbour guided tour with on-board buffet or all-you-can-eat Korean hot pot barbecue.
Oriental Pearl 2024 National Day fireworks harbour cruise with dinner buffet (open for booking)
Price: Start from HK$ 1200 (with/without window seat)
Highlight: harbour tour with free flow of selected drinks and dinner buffet
2024 Watertours National Day Fireworks Cruise (open for booking)
Price: HK$ 688 (early bird price)
Highlight: 2-hour harbour tour and watch fireworks display + snack + unlimited drink
Water Taxi 2024 National Day fireworks harbour cruise with dinner (sold out)
Price: HK$ 300
Highlight: harbour tour with fireworks watching and a bottle of drink on board
If you want to know more details of each harbour tour, then check out the related article about the available offers for 2024 National Day fireworks harbour tours.
More to Know
Best 2024 National Day Fireworks Harbour Tour and Boat Trip in Hong Kong
Can you imagine watching fireworks on Victoria Harbour with the breathtaking skyline on both sides as background? Act fast and secure a ticket for the Fireworks Harbour Tour.
If you are looking for a standard harbour tour (Day Tour, Night Tour, A Symphony of Lights Tour), check out different Victoria Harbour Cruises and their possible discounts.
From harbour-view hotels rooms, bars and restaurants
In case you would like to enjoy the fireworks from the convenience of your hotel room or while enjoying dinner or glass of wine, beer or cocktail, then the hotels are very good alternatives. There are plenty of hotels along both sides of Victoria Harbour with great harbour views, from where you are able to enjoy the fireworks. Check out the best 19 hotels providing Victoria Harbour views (ranked according to distance from fireworks center).
Besides hotel rooms, don’t forget the bars and restaurants that also provide giant windows and clear vision of Victoria Harbour.
Did You Know
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Watching from the rooms, bars or restaurants of hotels is an option behind windows with a little bit far distance. If you would like to feel the bang over head, the best option is still the above vantage spots or the Fireworks Harbour Tours or book a dinner set from the waterfront restaurants.”
Available promotions for 2024 National Day Fireworks in hotels and restaurants
1. The Ink Seafood Bar is a waterfront restaurant located at the ground floor of Hong Kong Museum of Art. They are offering the Ink Fireworks Party on the 2024 National Day with front-seat for watching fireworks (in front of Avenue of Stars).
Offer in INK Cafe Fireworks Party for 2024 National Day Fireworks
Highlight: Table with up to 4 seats: Fireworks watch + 1 Bottle of Champagne + 8 drink tickets for wine, beer & non-alcoholic drinks + Limited snacks
Highlight: Table with up to 2 seats: Fireworks watch + 4 drink tickets for wine, beer & non-alcoholic drinks + Limited snacks
Date: The 1st of October, 2024
Price: HK$ 2232 (for 2) – HK$ 4463 (for 4)
Booking: Check details and book ticket
2. The Park Lane Hotel Harbour & Windsor Hong Kong in Causeway Bay is a Pullman hotel close to Victoria Harbour. This October they offer National Day Fireworks party that guests can enjoy the fireworks show from their 28th-floor rooftop garden.
National Day Fireworks Party at Pullman Hotel Rooftop Garden
Highlight: Fireworks party at rooftop garden with free-flow drinks, wine and snacks
Date: 8:00pm – 10:00pm, the 1st of October, 2024
Price: HK$ 580
Booking: Check details and book ticket with extra discount at HK$ 580
3. The Conrad Hong Kong is one of the 5-star hotels on Hong Kong Island, with the overview of Victoria Harbour. This year they offer National Day Fireworks buffet dinner. Booking from kkday now starting from HK$ 1747 per person. Customers can enjoy the fireworks show from their Executive Lounge on the 59th floor.
(sold out) Dinner buffer at Conrad Hong Kong with ticket to fireworks watching on the 59/F Executive Lounge
Highlight: Dinner buffet + ticket to Executive Lounge for fireworks watching
Date: 7:00pm – 10:00pm, the 1st of October, 2024
Price: HK$ 1747
Booking: Check details and book ticket with extra discount
4. The Hue Dining is in the Hong Kong Museum of Art with sea-view seats over Victoria Harbour. They are now offering the 3-course brunch and the ticket to the Ink Cafe for the National Day Fireworks Party.
Harbourside 3-course Brunch at HUE Dining & National Day Firework Party at INK
Highlight: 3-course brunch + Fireworks watch at INK (inclusive of 1 main & 1 dessert)
Date: Start from 3:00pm, The 1st of October, 2024
Price: HK$ 1300
Booking: Check details and book ticket
5. The ALTO Bar and Grill is a sky bar in Causeway Bay. For the moment they offerthe 4-course dinner set with National Day Fireworks watch on the rooftop. Customers can enjoy the rooftop party at 7:30pm as well as the fireworks show.
Package: 4-course set dinner + Rooftop Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 977 per person
Booking: Check details and book the tickets now
Harbour City Restaurant packages + fireworks ticket
There are several restaurants inside Harbour City shopping mall now offering meal deal + the ticket on the Harbour City Rooftop Car Park for watching fireworks. They are all close to the car park that you can easily walk to watch fireworks.
1. (open for booking) Gold Garden Shang Hai Cuisine
Package: Set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 1588 for one
Booking: Check details and get 38% discount at HK$ 988
2. (sold out) Art of Canton
Package: Grand Gastronomy Set Menu for 4 + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 5512 to HK$ 7272 for 4
Booking: Check details and get 21% discount at HK$ 4312 for 4
3. (open for booking) Three on Canton @ Marco Polo Gateway Hotel
Package: Dinner Buffet + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 1123 for one
Booking: Check details and get 44% discount at HK$ 618 for one
4. (sold out) Cafe Marco @ Marco Polo Hotel
Package: Dinner Buffet + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 1079 for one
Booking: Check details and get 49% discount at HK$ 585 for one
5. (sold out) Hiyama Japanese Dinning
Package: Matsu set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 3456 for two
Booking: Check details and get 17% discount at HK$ 2856 for two
6. (sold out) Shiawase Japanese Cuisine
Package: 7-dish set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 2976 for two
Booking: Check details and get 20% discount at HK$ 2376 for two
7. (sold out) Jiang Nan by Crystal Jade
Package: 6-dish Chinese cuisine set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 1112 for one (min 2 pax)
Booking: Check details and get 56% discount at HK$ 488 for one
8. (open for booking) Harbour Side Grill
Package: 3 or 5 course set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 958 to HK$ 1417 per person
Booking: Check details and get 31% discount starting from HK$ 658 for one
9. (sold out) YAMAMOTOYA – Handmade Udon Store
Package: Dining credit + E-coupon + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 1600 for two
Booking: Check details and get 31% discount at HK$ 1000 for two
10. (sold out) CaN LaH – Singapore cuisine
Package: Dinner set for 4 + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 1788 for four
Booking: Check details and get 47% discount at HK$ 1788 for four
11. (sold out) Duck Victoria – Chinese cuisine
Package: Peking Duck Dinner set + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 918 for one
Booking: Check details and get 56% discount at HK$ 400 for one
12. (sold out) Auntie Malay – Malaysian cuisine
Package: Southeast Asian dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 1502 for two
Booking: Check details and get 45% discount at HK$ 812 for two
13. (sold out) Nara Thai Cuisine
Package: Classic delight Thai set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 1600 for two
Booking: Check details and get 45% discount at HK$ 880 for two
14. (sold out) SEOLHAMYEOK
Package: Classic delight Thai set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 1328 for one
Booking: Check details and get 38% discount at HK$ 820 for one
15. (sold out) 818 The Seafood
– Seafood-centric Chinese Restaurant
Package: Set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 5788 for 6
Booking: Check details and get 36% discount at HK$ 3688 for 6
16. (sold out) Prince Restaurant
– Chinese Restaurant
Package: Set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 1070 for one
Booking: Check details and get 53% discount at HK$ 500 for one
Watch 2024 National Day Fireworks online
For the first time, the fireworks display will be broadcast using aerial photography and 5G technology to bring a novel viewing experience to the public. For those who cannot watch the fireworks in person, Hong Kong will share the moment of joy and celebration through livestream and TV.
Did You Know
1. Whatever you decide, keep in mind that it will be extremely crowded. That is not only due to Hong Kong’s public holiday, but also that Mainland China are enjoying their “Golden Week” holidays. Usually there will be thousands people watching fireworks in Tsim Sha Tsui area. Hence, it is wise to plan ahead. Make sure to arrive early. Some of people try to get their prime location already around noon time.
2. If you watch the fireworks far away from Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront promenade, you still can enjoy the musical program by tuning in your radio or cellphone to FM 97.6 – 98.9.
3. Special traffic arrangements are in effect before and after the Hong Kong National Day Firework show. This includes closure (!) of roads and MTR Exits around 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Be prepared for a very large crowd. I highly recommend to plan your arrival way ahead of the schedule fireworks time.
4. You will find many photographers with tripods waiting along Victoria Harbour. If you want to find a spot for photo shooting along Victoria Harbour be sure to be there before 5:00pm.”
General Info and Details
Date: October 1st, 2024
Time: 9:00pm (the firework show will last 23 minutes)
Location: Along Victoria Harbour
Ticket: Free Admission
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