The year 2025 is already on the corner. As always, Hong Kong will welcome the year 2025 with the splendid New Year’s Eve countdown fireworks display.
The Hong Kong tourism authorities just announced some details of this year’s fireworks and countdown party. This year’s fireworks display theme is “The Symphony of Happiness” with five elements of nature. It will be once again 12-minute fireworks show with the broadest distance over Victoria Harbour.
The best places to watch and celebrate the countdown fireworks show will be along Victoria Harbour, on Harbour Tours, from the Peak and Peak Tower, rooftop bars or hotel rooms (more details of vantage locations).
2025 New Year’s Eve Countdown Fireworks Display in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s fireworks display is one of the best in the world. Not only because it has Victoria Harbour’s stunning night view as the backdrop, but also you can enjoy the fireworks in very close vicinity and feel the fireworks bursting right over your head with a bang. If you have no idea how great the fireworks show is, let’s feel the vibe first (due to the pandemic, the latest one is on the end of 2017).
When and where is 2025 Hong Kong New Year’s Eve countdown fireworks
2025 Hong Kong New Year’s Eve countdown fireworks (computer-animated)
(Photo source: HK Tourism Board)
– 11:00pm, December 31st, Victoria Harbour – Pre-show
Starting from 11:00pm onwards till the fireworks show, mini fireworks show will shoot from 3 high-rising buildings on Hong Kong Island in 15 minutes intervals as wish-making session.
Performance time: 11:00pm, 11:15pm, 11:30pm & 11:45pm
– 00:00am, December 31st, Victoria Harbour
As usual, 2025 New Year’s Eve fireworks display will take place from the last second of December 31st, 2025 till January 1st, 2025.
Sharp at 00:00am (midnight), thousands of pyrotechnic shells would be discharged in the night sky from barges on the water. These barges are all floating in the middle of the harbour This year the fireworks display will surpass the previous year on both scale and duration.
The fireworks display will extend from Central to Causeway Bay, spanning thousand of meters long over Victoria Harbour. So, basically you can enjoy the dazzling action from both sides of Victoria Harbour. The complete fireworks show will last around 12 minutes.
In the past, the New Year’s Eve Countdown fireworks show spent about 14-million HKD (around 1.8 million USD)
Fireworks shooting from barges on Victoria Harbour
Where are the vantage points to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks?
Where should you watch fireworks in Hong Kong? Or 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 the best place ASAP.
Here is a detailed review of the best options and ways to watching fireworks in Hong Kong. You can find out the full compiled list from “Where Are the Best Places to Enjoy Hong Kong Fireworks Show”.
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, free)
- Ocean Terminal Deck (top option, free)
- The waiting concourse of Star Ferry (top option, Book ticket)
- 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 New Year’s Eve Countdown 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
2. Watching New Year’s Eve Fireworks from Fireworks Harbour Cruises and Boat Tours
Looking to enjoy the New Year’s Eve countdown in the most memorable way? How about celebrating this special anniversary aboard one of local’s iconic traditional Junk boats, a harbour cruise with dining or a luxury yacht?
Imagine sailing to the middle of Victoria Harbour and feel the stunning scenery in the ultra-close distance. Nothing beats these views and there is no better vantage point to enjoy the spectacular fireworks. You can enjoy the illuminated skyscrapers plus be right at the heart of the spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration show.
There are 8 major harbour our and boat ride operators offering harbour cruises. For the moment for New Year’s Eve fireworks, the Chinese junk boat Aqua Luna, luxury yachts, floating restaurant Bauhinia Cruise and Oriental Peal, as well as Water Taxi have announced their offer for the New Year’s Eve Countdown Fireworks Cruises.
The available 2025 New Year’s Eve Countdown Fireworks Harbour Tour and Boat Ride (ready for booking)
2025 Aqua Luna New Year’s Eve fireworks junk boat ride (Sold out)
Price: HK$ 1688
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;
2025 New Year’s Eve countdown fireworks harbour cruise from Bauhinia (without meal) (Budget offer)
Price: HK$ 280
Highlight: 1.5-hour party and night tour with fireworks show, cruise sightseeing
2025 New Year’s Eve countdown fireworks harbour cruise with luxury buffet from Bauhinia (Open for booking)
Price: HK$ 2,028 + 10% service charge
Highlight: 3-hour party and night tour with fireworks show, live band, cruise sightseeing, dinner buffet
2025 Luxury Yacht New Year’s Eve Countdown harbour tour (Open for booking)
Price: HK$ 1642
Highlight: harbour tour with fireworks
2025 Luxury Yacht New Year’s Eve Countdown harbour tour (Chinese-style & Western-style) (Sold out)
Price: HK$ 1188 (Chinese style) / HK$ 1388 (Western style)
Highlight: harbour tour with free drinks, snacks and dessert with 8-course dinner
Luxury Yacht New Year’s Eve fireworks harbour tour with buffet on board and open-bus tour (Last call)
Price: HK$ 1,428
Highlight: 5-hour sightseeing harbour tour with fireworks + open-top bus tour + hot pot buffet
Luxury Yacht New Year’s Eve fireworks harbour tour with buffet on board (Last call)
Price: HK$ 1,268
Highlight: around 2.5-hour tour + unlimited drinks and buffet on board
Luxury Yacht New Year’s Eve fireworks harbour tour with buffet on board (Last call)
Price: HK$ 1,128
Highlight: around 2.5-hour tour + unlimited drinks and light snack on board
2025 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Yacht Tour with drink and snack (Sold out)
Price: HK$ 880
Highlight: around 3.5-hour boat tour with fireworks + drinks and snack on board
Watch 2025 New Year’s Eve Countdown Fireworks on World Star (Sold out)
Price: HK$ 688
Highlight: 3-hour harbour tour and watch fireworks display
Oriental Pearl 2025 New Year’s Eve Countdown fireworks harbour cruise with light buffet (Sold out)
Price: Start from HK$ 1200 (with/without window seat)
Highlight: harbour tour with free flow of selected drinks, light buffet and live band performance
2024 Watertours New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise (Sold out)
Price: HK$ 688 (early bird price)
Highlight: 2-hour harbour tour and watch fireworks display + snack + unlimited drink
Water Taxi 2024 New Year’s Eve fireworks harbour cruise with dinner (Sold out)
Price: HK$ 580
Highlight: harbour tour with fireworks watching with drink and snack on board
Fortune Ferry 2025 New Year’s Eve fireworks harbour cruise with dinner (Open for booking)
Price: HK$ 280
Highlight: harbour tour with fireworks watching on board + a bottle of drink
For more details and comparison of each harbour tour, just check the following guide on 2025 New Year’s Eve Countdown Fireworks Harbour Tour. Secure a spot while tickets are still available.
More to Know
Best 2025 New Year’s Eve Countdown 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 just checking out for standard harbour tour (Day Harbour Tour, Night Harbour Tour and Symphony of Lights Harbour Tour), you can get an overview and some discount information from The Best Harbour Tours and Boat Rides in Hong Kong.
3. 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 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 the clear vision of the harbour.
The promotions for 2025 New Year’s Eve Fireworks in hotels, restaurants and bars have started.
1. 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 dinner and the ticket to the Ink Cafe for the alfressco firewroks DJ Party and watching fireworks show.
(Sold out) Harbourside 3-course dinner at HUE Dining & New Year’s Eve Firework Party at INK Cafe
Highlight: 3-course dinner + Fireworks watch at INK (inclusive of 1 main & 1 dessert)
Date: Start from 6:30pm – 9:30pm, The 31st of December, 2024
Price: HK$ 1,768
Booking: Check discount 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 December they offer New Year’s Eve Fireworks party that guests can enjoy the fireworks show from their 28th-floor rooftop garden.
(Sold out) New Year’s Eve Fireworks Party at Pullman Hotel Rooftop Garden
Highlight: Fireworks party at Dockyard with free-flow drinks, wine and snacks and live band performance
Date: 10:30pm – 00:30am, the 1st of December, 2024
Price: HK$ 800
Booking: Check details and book ticket with extra discount at HK$ 700
3. The Kerry Hotel Hong Kong of Shangri-la Group is a five-star hotel in Hung Hom close to Victoria Harbour. To welcome the year of 2025, they are offering special New Year’s Eve Countdown Party in Dockyard and Red Sugar.
• Attendees to Dockyard can enjoy free flow selection of prosecco/champagne, draft beer, wine and soft drinks; and live band performance;
• The seated ticket to Red Sugar includes a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne; Standing ticket includes a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne;
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Party at Kerry Hotel Dockyard
Highlight: Free flow selection of prosecco/champagne, draft beer, wine and soft drinks; with live band performance;
Date: 9:00pm – 01:00am, the 1st of December, 2024
Price: HK$ 500 – HK$ 888
Booking: Check details and 15% early bird discount
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Party at Kerry Hotel Red Sugar
Highlight: the seated ticket includes a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne; Standing ticket includes a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne;
Date: 9:00pm – 01:00am, the 1st of December, 2024
Price: HK$ 537 (standing ticket) – HK$ 1857 (seated ticket for two)
Booking: Check details and get 15% early bird discount
4. The YMCA in Tsim Sha Tsui sits close to the Victoria Harbour. To welcome 2025, they offers New Year’s Eve Fireworks BBQ Banquet as well as fireworks tickets. Guests can enjoy the fireworks show from their rooftop garden.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Countdown BBQ Banquet with fireworks in YMCA
Highlight: BBQ banque in YMCA with free ticket to watch the New Year’s eve fireworks on the rooftop
Date: 7:30pm – 11:00pm, the 1st of December, 2024
Price: HK$ 1,362
Booking: Check details and book ticket with extra discount at HK$ 828
5. The The Emperor Hotel in Wanchai sits close to the Victoria Harbour. The Crown in Emperor Hotel is on the 25/F with amazing view. Come and celebrate the 2025 New Year’s eve countdown party and the fireworks show.
The Rooftop Open Mic Countdown Party with fireworks in the Crown
Highlight: Live band and fireworks on the rooftop with two drinks
Date: 9:30pm – 00:30am, the 1st of December, 2024
Price: HK$ 750
Booking: Check details and book ticket with extra discount at HK$ 300 (30% off)
Did You Know
“Whatever you decide, keep in mind that it will be extremely crowded. Hot spots like Golden Bauhinia Square, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Star Ferry Piers, Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, Tamar Park, Central waterfront will be filled up very quickly and are always very crowded. If you would like to have a front row in these areas, you need to get there at least 2 hours in advance.”
“Maybe you would like to enjoy the fireworks from a restaurant, hotel or on a boat in the middle of the harbour. Then make sure and book your arrangements as early as possible.”
“Special traffic arrangements are in effect before and after the Hong Kong New Year’s Eve Countdown Fireworks show. This includes closure (!) of roads and MTR Exits around 8:00pm – 1:00am.”
“You will find many photographers with tripods waiting along the waterfront. If you want to find a spot for photo shooting, be sure to be there hours before the schedule.”
Photographers waiting with tripod from daytime already
Programmes of 2025 New Year’s Eve fireworks and celebrations
One of the highlights of the Hong Kong New Year’s Eve celebrations is to countdown and enjoy the impressive fireworks show. The whole city anticipates the New Year and counts down the minutes to welcome 2025.
Especially after cancellation of fireworks display for many years, it is highly anticipated by both locals and international visitors. On the 1st of October, the National Day Fireworks show attracted over 43-thousand people watching.
So, if you would like to join the locals and spend the last minute of 2024 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks show, remember to mark down the date and secure the good spot for watching fireworks in advance.
Fireworks with skyline background
This year the New Year’s Eve celebration is divided into two parts: “Making-wish session” countdown party and the official New Year’s Eve Countdown and Fireworks show – themed “The Symphony of Happiness”.
Many local singers will give their best performance at the countdown party. The popular group Crash Adams from Toronto Canada are also invited to make their first appearance in Hong Kong.
Part 1: Making-wish Session (11:00pm – 00:00am)
The mini fireworks celebration started one hour before midnight. Fireworks will be shot to the sky in 15 minutes intervals as part of the New Year’s Eve countdown celebration called “Wish-making Session”.
From 11:00pm onwards, fireworks of four colors (red, green, gold and silver) will illuminate the sky every 15 minutes, representing love, health, happiness and wealth respectively. In 2024, the mini fireworks is expected to be launched from the rooftop of three of the most iconic skyscrapers on Hong Kong Island, including Cheung Kong Center (Central), Harcourt House (Wanchai) and Harbour Centre (Wanchai).
Wish-making session with mini fireworks from rooftop (2017)
(Photo source: Hong Kong Tourism Board)
Each of fireworks color represented one specific good wish for the New Year such as Love, Health, Happiness and Wealth. So if you spot the fireworks when you look up the sky, make sure to make a wish for 2025!
Part 2: New Year’s Eve Fireworks (the 1st of January 2025 00:00am)
In the countdown and cheers of the crowds, the large countdown clock will show up at the façade of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition. Right at midnight the pyrotechnics will be discharged from the five boats on Victoria Harbour. Acompanied by the newly composed music of Western and Chinese, the 12-minute display is expected to be the biggest and longest to date.
This year’s fireworks show is designed by Mr. Liu Lin, Chief of the Fireworks Project at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies. The 2025 New Year’s Eve fireworks theme “The Symphony of Happiness” focuses “the blessings of life by interpreting diverse forms of nature, including flourishing tree, an ever-changing waterfall, and shining iridescent clouds”.
Two themes “The Propitious Clouds” and “Blooming Blossoms” with new colours and techinique are shown for the first time in Hong Kong. “The finale uses gold to represent the shining future. Combining seven color and silver fireworks to symbolize “the seven-colored auspicious clouds”, wishing for the courage and spirit to move forward in the coming new year.” – according to HKTB.
“Blooming Blossoms”, 2025 Hong Kong New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Countdown party – Earth: Beautiful Home (computer-animated
(Photo source: HK Tourism Board)
“Propitious Clouds” – Metal: Light of the Future (computer-animated
(Photo source: HK Tourism Board)
60-second “Golden Waterfall” – Water: Water is Life (computer-animated
(Photo source: HK Tourism Board)
Fire: Fire Dance (computer-animated
(Photo source: HK Tourism Board)
220-meter tall “Evergreen Tree” – Wood: Life and Growth (computer-animated
(Photo source: HK Tourism Board)
The focal point of the fireworks is around Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), which is equipped with a large LED billboard. Once the night falls and midnight approaches you shall read words “2025” and New Year greetings in multiple languages.
New Year’s Eve Countdown Fireworks from Kowloon
Splendid fireworks display on Victoria Harbour
General Info and Details
Date: Dec 31st, 2024 – Jan 1st, 2025
Time: Pre-show: 11:00pm, 11:15pm, 11:30pm and 11:45pm
Time: Fireworks: Midnight
Location: Victoria Harbour
Ticket: Free Admission
Other options for celebrating 2025 New Year’s Eve
Besides counting down with thousands of crowds and watching the New Year’s Eve fireworks, there are some other ways to welcome 2024.
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Where to celebrate 2025 New Year’s Eve in Hong Kong
Find out top selective ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Hong Kong. Secure your spots/tickets if necessary.
Hong Kong New Year’s Eve Parties
If you are keen on celebrating New Year’s Eve with a party, you may consider the parties in Times Square. Similar to New Year Countdown in New York, the crowd is waiting that the clock hits midnight. It is one of the focal party events with live music and entertainment.
Alternatively, another hot spot to welcome 2025 is Lan Kwai Fong (LKF). Although it’s arguably one of the best party zones on Hong Kong Island, on New Year’s Eve the party will spill from the pubs onto the streets.
In case you are looking for something more stylish and fancier? Hong Kong has several top-notch bars, plenty of luxury hotels and restaurants to celebrate the turn of the year. However, seats fill up quickly.
New Year’s Eve countdown at sky100
sky100 Observation Deck is not only the highest indoor deck in Hong Kong with stunning views, but also a great place to spend the New Year’s Eve. Act fast while the ticket discounts are still available.
(Open for booking) 2025 sky100 New Year’s Eve Countdown Party Package
Program: 2.5-hours countdown party at the city’s highest indoor observation deck in town (1 admission ticket to sky100 + snack/drink + party favours)
Highlight: Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks, party and live band performances
Date: December 31, 2024
Location: sky100 Observation Deck
Price: HK$ 738
Fireworks view from sky100
Enjoy amazing shopping mall New Year displays
Hong Kong Christmas display in shopping malls is one of the best in Asia, most of which will extend to the New Year. Visiting, enjoying and taking photos with various shopping mall Christmas displays has turned to the must-do as a locals’ tradition. Check out the best displays in the shopping malls and take a photo for memory.
Countdown at The AIA Carnival with family and kids
The AIA Carnival is an annual event throughout Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. The 2024-2025 AIAa Carnival has better and larger rides and games. You can spend New Year’s Eve with the whole family and enjoy a combination of carnival, festival and amusement park.
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Ticket |
Adult |
Kids (aged 3 – 11) & |
Ticket Discount |
|
Off Peak Days |
HK$ 150 |
HK$ 100 |
HK$ 140 |
|
Standard Days |
HK$ 170 |
HK$ 100 |
HK$ 150 |
|
Peak Days |
HK$ 180 |
HK$ 110 |
HK$ 160 |
This seems wrong, Bloomberg reported yesterday that:
“ Hong Kong has canceled its traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks show over security concerns, the latest popular event to be scrapped in the Asian financial hub amid ongoing pro-democracy protests.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board confirmed Wednesday that the fireworks show had been canceled and would be replaced by an enhanced version of the daily light show that plays over the city’s iconic harbor.”
Thanks for the heads-up. The post has been updated according to the recent change.
Is the fireworks happening this yr? I specifically planned a trip to HK for new years just to watch the famous fireworks.
Unfortunately, the Hong Kong Tourism Board finally decided to cancel the New Year’s Eve Fireworks due to safety reasons. You can take a look of the updated info from above.