Calendar of Major Events

in Hong Kong
(for the period from 1 Dec 2023 to 30 Nov 2024)

Date Title of Event Nature of Event Organiser

Dec 2023
22 Apr–3 Dec Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2023 - Exhibitions - Leisure and Cultural Services Department
- Stage Performances
- Others
(Film Screenings)
19 May onwards Traces of Human Touch - Hong Kong Intangible - Exhibition - Intangible Cultural Heritage Office
Cultural Heritage Exhibition
Jun 2023– The 9th Hong Kong Games - Race/Competition - Sports Commission
Jun 2024
26 Jul–31 Dec 2023 youthfest@HK - Others - Home and Youth Affairs Bureau
- Youth Development Commission
29 Jul 2023– Madame Song: Pioneering Art and Fashion in - Exhibition - M+
14 Apr 2024 China
8 Sep–17 Dec A Tale of Three Cities: Guangdong-Hong Kong- - Exhibition - Hong Kong Museum of Art
Macao Greater Bay Area and Export of Silk - Guangdong Museum
Products in the Ming and Qing Dynasties - Macao Museum
15 Sep onwards Extinction．Resilience - Palaeontology Gallery - Exhibition - Hong Kong Science Museum
27 Sep 2023– Gazing at Sanxingdui: New Archaeological - Exhibition - Hong Kong Palace Museum
8 Jan 2024 Discoveries in Sichuan - Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan
- Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu
18 Oct 2023– Po Leung Kuk 145th Anniversary: Building - Exhibition - Hong Kong Heritage Museum
19 Feb 2024 Charity with Benevolence - Po Leung Kuk Museum
3 Nov 2023– The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Titian and - Exhibition - Hong Kong Museum of Art
28 Feb 2024 the Venetian Renaissance from the Uffizi - Galleria degli Uffizi
10 Nov 2023– The Shaw Prize 2023 - Exhibition - Hong Kong Science Museum
10 Jan 2024 - The Shaw Prize Foundation
15 Nov 2023– Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival - Others - Tourism Commission
14 Jan 2024
15 Nov 2023– The Reflection - Art & Design of Hon Bing-wah - Exhibition - Hong Kong Heritage Museum
8 Apr 2024
20 Nov – 10 Dec Monumental Ink Art Installation II - Others - The “Star” Ferry Company, Limited
22 Nov 2023– Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the - Exhibition - Hong Kong Palace Museum
11 Apr 2024 National Gallery, London - National Gallery, London
24 Nov 2023– Hong Kong Winter Fest - Others - Hong Kong Tourism Board
1 Jan 2024
27 Nov–2 Dec Business of Design Week - Exhibition - Hong Kong Design Centre
- Seminar/ Talk
27 Nov–3 Dec TTI Milwaukee Hong Kong Squash Open 2023 - Race/Competition - Squash Association of Hong Kong, China
30 Nov–3 Dec JMA Hong Kong International Jewelry Show - Exhibition - Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association
30 Nov–3 Dec EMSD 75th Anniversary Ceremony and E&M 75th - Exhibition - Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
Anniversary Fun Day - Carnival
1–3 Dec Asia Pacific Stroke Conference 2023 - Conference - Hong Kong Stroke Society
1 Dec 2023–18 Feb China Manned Space Exhibition - Exhibition - The Government of the Hong Kong Special
2024 Administrative Region of the People's Republic of
China
- China Manned Space Agency
1 Dec 2023– Under the Same Roof: Origin and Art of Lingnan - Exhibition - Development Bureau
2 Jun 2024 Traditional Architecture - Seminar/Talk - National Cultural Heritage Administration
- Others (Workshops) - Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the
Government of the Macao Special Administrative
Region
Date Title of Event Nature of Event Organiser
2–3 Dec Happy Hong Kong - "Sonic + · Visual + · Carnival" - Carnival - RTHK
(95 Years of Public Service Broadcasting
Carnival)
5–6 Dec 3rd AALCO Annual Arbitration Forum - Seminar/Talk - AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre
(Sponsored by Department of Justice (DoJ))
5–6 Dec Hong Kong Forum - Conference - Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)
- Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations
Worldwide Limited
5–8 Dec The 22nd Asia Pacific Information and - Race/Competition - Office of the Government Chief Information
Communications Technology Alliance (APICTA) Officer (OGCIO)
Awards - Hong Kong Computer Society
6 Dec InnoHK Summit - Conference - Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC)
- Exhibition - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks
Corporation
6–7 Dec Insurtech Insights Asia 2023 - Conference - Insurtech Insights
6–11 Dec Hong Kong 2023 World Boccia Asia-Oceania - Race/Competition - Sports Association for the Physically Disabled of
Regional Championships Hong Kong, China
7 Dec 2023 Colloquium on International Law - Seminar/Talk - Asian Academy of International Law (AAIL)
- AAIL Foundation
- Chinese Society of International Law
(Supported by DoJ)
7 Dec Hong Kong Sub-forum of Guangdong-Hong - Conference - Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province
Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Fair for Trade in - Zhuhai Municipal People’s Government
Services - Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau
7–8 Dec FII PRIORITY Summit - Conference - Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute
7–8 Dec HKTDC Entrepreneur Day - Conference - HKTDC
- Exhibition
7–8 Dec Business of Intellectual Property Asia Forum - Conference - HKSARG
- Exhibition - HKTDC
8 Dec Asian Insurance Forum 2023 - Conference - Insurance Authority
8–10 Dec 16th Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society Congress - Conference - Asia Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society
11–13 Dec Thirty-Fourth Meeting of the Asia/Pacific Air - Conference - Civil Aviation Department (CAD)
Navigation Planning and Implementation - International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Regional Group (APANPIRG/34)
11–15 Dec The Hague Academy of International Law’ - Seminar/Talk - DoJ
Advanced Course in Hong Kong - 1st Edition: - The Hague Academy of International Law
Current Trends on International Commercial - Asian Academy of International Law (AAIL)
and Investment Dispute Settlement
12 Dec MPF Symposium 2023 - Seminar/Talk - Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme Authority
(MPFA)
13–15 Dec Learning & Teaching Expo 2023 - Exhibition - Bailey Communications HK Limited
14–15 Dec Asia-Pacific Region Innovation and Capacity - Seminar (Symposium) - Civil Aviation Administration of China
Building Symposium 2023 - Exhibition - CAD
- Hong Kong International Aviation Academy
15 Dec -
Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence Others - Environmental Campaign Committee
Presentation Ceremony
15–16 Dec WDSF Breaking for Gold World Series - Hong - Race/Competition - DanceSport Association of Hong Kong, China
Kong 2023
15–17 Dec Diving & Resort Travel Expo Hong Kong (DRT - Exhibition - LX Development Group Limited
Show Hong Kong)
15 Dec 2023– Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of - Exhibition - Hong Kong Science Museum
29 May 2024 Imagination - Science Museum, London
17 Dec Hong Kong Streetathon 2023 - Outdoor activity - RunOurCity Foundation Limited
18–19 Dec The Thirteenth Meeting of the Asia/Pacific - Conference - CAD
Regional Aviation Safety Group (RASG-APAC/13) - ICAO
23–26 Dec Chill 11 - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Public Fair
Date Title of Event Nature of Event Organiser
24 Dec 2023– Timeless Diva: Anita Mui - Exhibition - Hong Kong Heritage Museum
2 Sep 2024
29–31 Dec Super Sixes - Hong Kong - Race/Competition - Hong Kong, China Lacrosse Association
31 Dec 2023– 2023-24 Hong Kong New Year Countdown - Outdoor activity - Hong Kong Tourism Board
1 Jan 2024 Celebrations
31 Dec 2023– Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 - Race/Competition - The Hong Kong, China Tennis Association
7 Jan 2024
Dec HKEX Impact Summit - Seminar/Talk - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)
(tbc) - Exhibition
Dec 2023– Hong Kong Great Outdoors 2023–2024 (Winter - Others - Hong Kong Tourism Board
May 2024 Phase)
(tbc)
2023 DesignInspire - Exhibition - HKTDC
(Year-round) - Others
Jan 2024
1 Jan Hong Kong Dragon and Lion Dance Extravaganza - Outdoor activity - Hong Kong Dragon and Lion Festival Preparatory
2024 Committee
8–11 Jan HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade Fair
8–11 Jan HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade Fair
8–11 Jan Hong Kong International Stationery & School - Exhibition - HKTDC
Supplies Fair 2024 - Trade Fair - Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd
17–18 Jan The 35th Meeting of APEC Expert Group on - Conference - Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
Energy Data and Analysis
21 Jan Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2024 - Race/Competition - Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates
22 Jan ForeSight 2024 - Seminar/Talk - Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC)
24–25 Jan Asian Financial Forum - Conference - Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau
- Exhibition - HKTDC
25–28 Jan HKTDC Education & Careers Expo - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Public Fair
30 Jan–4 Feb 2024 Hong Kong Race Week - Race/Competition - Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China
Jan–Jun Investment Law and Investor-State Mediator - Seminar/Talk - DoJ
Training - ICSID
- Asian Academy of International Law (AAIL)
2024 International Infrastructure and Projects - Seminar/Talk - Development Bureau
(tbc) Leaders Summit
Feb 2024
2–19 Feb and HKIA Roving Architecture Exhibitions - Hong - Exhibition - The Hong Kong Institute of Architects Biennale
23 Feb–11 Mar Kong Stop Foundation
10 Feb Cathay International Chinese New Year Night - Outdoor activity - Hong Kong Tourism Board
Parade
11 Feb 2024 Lunar New Year Fireworks Display - Territory-wide - Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (Coordinator)
events/ Carnival
14 Feb Ceremony to Mark the First Trading Day of the - Others - HKEX
Lunar New Year (Market Open
Ceremony)
20–25 Feb 2024 Lunar New Year Lantern Carnivals - Territory-wide - Leisure and Cultural Services Department
events/ Carnival
20 Feb–24 Mar 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival - Stage performance - Hong Kong Arts Festival Society Ltd.
- Others
26–27 Feb ASEAN Capacity Building Training on Retro- - Seminar - Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
commissioning
27–28 Feb The Economist -“Technology for Change Asia” - Conference - The Economist
2024
Date Title of Event Nature of Event Organiser
27 Feb–2 Mar HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem - Exhibition - HKTDC
& Pearl Show - Trade Fair

29 Feb–4 Mar HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade Fair
Feb (tbc) IOSCO Asia Pacific Regional Committee - Conference - Securities and Futures Commission
meetings and SFC Regulatory Forum - Seminar/Talk
End of Feb Countryside Eco-festival - Exhibition - Countryside Conservation Office
Mar 2024
7–11 Mar World Hong Kong Luminous Dragon and Lion - Race/Competition - Chinese Martial Arts Dragon and Lion Dance
Dance Championship 2024 Association of Hong Kong, China
7 Mar–16 Apr Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2024 - Territory-wide - HKTDC
(tbc) events/Carnival
11–14 Mar EntertainmentPulse - Conference - HKTDC
11–14 Mar Hong Kong International Film & TV Market - Exhibition - HKTDC
(FILMART)
12–14 Mar World Cargo Symposium - Conference - International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Airport Authority Hong Kong
- Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
13 Mar MarketingPulse & eTailingPulse - Conference - HKTDC
15–17 Mar 2024 Tissot UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup, Hong - Race/Competition - The Cycling Association of Hong Kong, China
Kong, China
15–24 Mar Hong Kong Flower Show 2024 - Exhibition - Leisure and Cultural Services Department
16 Mar–7 Oct A Path to Glory - Jin Yong’s Centennial - Exhibition - Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Memorial, Sculpted by Ren Zhe (tentative title)
23–24 Mar 2024 World Triathlon Cup - Hong Kong - Race/Competition - Triathlon Association of Hong Kong China
(tbc)
26–27 Mar WOW Summit Hong Kong - Conference - WOW Summit Pte. Ltd.
27–28 Mar Fortune Innovation Forum 2024 - Conference - Fortune
28 Mar–8 Apr 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival - Territory-wide event - The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society
29 Mar–1 Apr Hong Kong Lacrosse Open 2024 - Race/Competition - Hong Kong, China Lacrosse Association
Mar onwards Arts in Hong Kong - Others - Hong Kong Tourism Board
(tbc)
Mar– Apr Croucher Science Week 2024 - Others - Hong Kong Science Museum
- Croucher Foundation
- Education Bureau
Mar–May Art@Harbour 2024 (tbc) - Exhibition - Art Promotion Office
- Science Promotion Unit
Apr 2024
5–7 Apr Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2024 - Race/Competition - Hong Kong, China Rugby
6–9 Apr HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair - Exhibition - HKTDC
(Spring Edition) - Trade fair
6–9 Apr HKTDC Smart Lighting Expo - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade fair
10–12 Apr Hong Kong 2024 International Urban Forestry - Conference - Development Bureau
Conference - Seminar
12–13 Apr Digital Economy Summit (DES) 2024 - Conference - OGCIO
- Seminar/Talk - Cyberport
13–16 Apr HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring - Exhibition - HKTDC
Edition) - Trade Fair
13–16 Apr InnoEX - Exhibition - HKSARG
- Conference - HKTDC
- Seminar/Talk
- Trade Fair
13–16 Apr Smart Hong Kong Pavilion - Exhibition - OGCIO
(To be part of InnoEX)
Date Title of Event Nature of Event Organiser
20–21 Apr Hong Kong Reading for All Carnival (tbc) - Carnival - Hong Kong Publishing Federation
(tbc) (with exhibition)
20–23 Apr Fashion InStyle - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade Fair
20–23 Apr Home InStyle - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade Fair
22–23 Apr Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering - Conference - ACAMS
Specialists (ACAMS) – The Assembly APAC
26 Apr Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC) 2024 - Competition - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks
Corporation
27–29 Apr HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade Fair
27–29 Apr Asian Licensing Conference - Conference - HKTDC
27–30 Apr HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade Fair
27–30 Apr Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging - Exhibition - HKTDC
Fair - Trade Fair - CIEC Exhibition Company (HK) Limited
27–30 Apr DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade Fair - CIEC Exhibition Company (HK) Limited
28 Apr–2 May 57th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association - Conference - Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS)
of Pediatric Surgeons 2024
Mid Apr Opening of Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival - Outdoor activity - Leisure and Cultural Services Department
2024
Apr Hong Kong Reading for All Day - Others - Hong Kong Public Libraries
Apr–Jul The Ancient Civilisation of the Xia, Shang and - Exhibition - Hong Kong Museum of History
Zhou Dynasties in Henan Province - Henan Museum
(tentative title)
May 2024
5–8 May ICCA 2024 Hong Kong - Conference - Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
6–10 May Mediation Week and Mediation Conference - Seminar/Talk - DoJ
2024 - Conference - HKTDC
7–9 May Asia Funeral and Cemetery Expo and - Exhibition - Brilliant Vertical Exhibition (Hong Kong) Limited
Conference
16–17 May Asia Summit on Global Health - Conference - HKTDC
16–18 May HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and - Exhibition - HKTDC
Healthcare Fair - Trade Fair
16–20 May 18th International Conference on Electronic - Conference - International Union of Materials Research
Materials 2024 Societies
16–31 May International Healthcare Week - Others - HKTDC
28–30 May Vinexpo Asia - Exhibition - Vinexposium
- Trade Fair
May National Student Handball Competition - Race/Competition - Handball Association of Hong Kong, China Limited
May–Jul World Cultures Festival - Stage performance - Leisure and Cultural Services Department
- others
Jun 2024
6–9 Jun International Society of Radiographers & - Conference - ISRRT
Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) World
Congress 2024
14–16 Jun Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) 7th Annual - Conference - APSS
Meeting 2024
15–16 Jun Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races - Race/Competition - Hong Kong Tourism Board
16–21 Jun The 22nd International Meeting on Lithium - Conference - City University of Hong Kong
Batteries for Automobile Applications 2024
Jun Start-up Express Pitching Final - Race/ Competition - HKTDC
(tbc)
Jun–Aug Chinese Opera Festival 2024 (Chinese Culture - Stage performance - Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Festival programme) - Seminar/Talk
Date Title of Event Nature of Event Organiser
Jun–Sep Chinese Culture Festival 2024 - Stage performance - Leisure and Cultural Services Department
- Seminar/Talk
- Exhibition
Jun–Sep Fragrance of China : The Culture of Incense in - Exhibition - Hong Kong Museum of Art
Ancient Times (tentative title) - Shanghai Museum
Jul 2024
1–3 Jul Asia Pacific Financial Services Association - Conference - Asia Pacific Financial Services Association
(APFinSA) Annual Meeting cum Award (APFinSA)
Presentation Ceremony
5–6 Jul Summer TechEd Fest - Exhibition - HKPC
- Seminar/Talk
- Others (experience
zones and
workshops)
17–23 Jul HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Public Fair
17–23 Jul HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Public Fair
17–23 Jul HKTDC World of Snacks - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Public Fair
Jul–Aug International Arts Carnival 2024 - Stage performance - Leisure and Cultural Services Department
- Others
Jul/ Aug Youth Development Summit - Conference - Home and Youth Affairs Bureau
(tbc)
Jul–Sep APEC Workshop on Digital Solar Resource Maps - Seminar - Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
and Management Technologies
Aug 2024
15–17 Aug HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade Fair
- Public Fair
15–17 Aug HKTDC Food Expo PRO - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade Fair
15–19 Aug HKTDC Food Expo - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Public Fair
15–19 Aug HKTDC Home Delights Expo - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Public Fair
15–19 Aug HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Public Fair
15–25 Aug 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 - Race/Competition - Hong Kong, China Lacrosse Association
Championship
Aug Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum (DELF) - Conference - Cyberport
2024 - Seminar/Talk
Sep 2024
3–7 Sep HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair/ Salon de - Exhibition - HKTDC
TIME - Trade Fair
- Public Fair
4–7 Sep CENTRESTAGE - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade Fair
- Public Fair
11–12 Sep Belt and Road Summit - Conference - HKTDC
(tbc)
13 Sep Belt and Road Global Forum Annual Roundtable - Others (Roundtable) - HKTDC
(tbc)
24–27 Sep East Asia Insurance Congress 2024 - Conference - The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers
Mid–Sep 2024 Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnivals - Territory-wide - Leisure and Cultural Services Department
events/ Carnival
Sep–Nov The Shaw Prize 2024 - Exhibition - Hong Kong Science Museum
- Talk - The Shaw Prize Foundation
Date Title of Event Nature of Event Organiser
Oct 2024
13 Oct Hong Kong Cyclothon - Race/Competition - Hong Kong Tourism Board
13–15 Oct 5th International Arts Leadership Roundtable - Conference - Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC)
13–16 Oct HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn) - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade Fair
13–16 Oct electronicAsia - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade Fair - MMI Asia Pte Ltd
14–18 Oct 1st Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo - Others - HKADC
24–27 Oct Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival - Outdoor activity - Hong Kong Tourism Board
27–30 Oct HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair - Exhibition - HKTDC
(Autumn Edition) - Trade Fair
29 Oct–1 Nov HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor and - Exhibition - HKTDC
Tech Light Expo - Trade Fair
30 Oct–2 Nov Eco Expo Asia - International Trade Fair on - Exhibition - HKTDC
Environmental Protection - Trade Fair
- Public Fair
Oct–Nov Asia+ Festival - Stage performances - Leisure and Cultural Services Department
- Exhibition
Oct–Nov The 4th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater - Stage performance - The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the
Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival - Seminar/Talk People's Republic of China
- Exhibition - The People's Government of Guangdong Province
- Others - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
(SAR) Government
- The Macao SAR Government
Oct–Dec EMSD Symposium - Seminar - Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
- Exhibition
Nov 2024
6–8 Nov HKTDC Hong Kong International Optical Fair - Exhibition - HKTDC
- Trade Fair
7–9 Nov HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits - Exhibition - HKTDC
Fair - Trade Fair
- Public Fair
7–10 Nov 28th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of - Conference - Hong Kong Thoracic Society
Respirology
20–22 Nov International Consumer Product Import Show - Exhibition - Global Sources Exhibitions
for The Greater Bay Area
Nov (tbc) Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation - Conference - HKSARG
Conference - Exhibition - HKTDC
Nov (tbc) Hong Kong Fintech Week 2024 - Conference - FSTB
- Exhibition - InvestHK
Nov (tbc) Hong Kong Maritime Week 2024 - Seminar/ Talk - Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board
Dec 2024
Dec DesignInspire - Others - HKTDC

Revision date: 1 Dec 2023