Chinese New Year celebrations are front and center with the plethora of dragon parades, carnivals and lion dances, fireworks, lanterns and firecrackers which all culminate with the traditional Spring Lantern Festival. February also welcomes the Hong Kong Marathon and for culture lovers the Hong Kong Arts Festival kicks off this month.
Here are the top Hong Kong events for February.
Chinese New Year Events
Please note that Lunar New Year celebrations may fall on January or February.
- Chinese New Year Flower Markets
- Chinese New Year Parade
- Chinese New Year Fireworks
- Chinese New Year Race Day (Horse Racing)
- Lunar New Year Lantern Displays and Lantern Festival Carnivals
- Chinese New Year Celebration at Disneyland Hong Kong
- Ocean Park Lucky Lunar Fiesta
- Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival
- More on Lunar New Year Celebrations
Make the most of Chinese New Year!
Also Coming in February to Hong Kong
Ongoing Events
- Free cultural exhibitions: Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Feng Shui
- The Symphony of Lights, Hong Kong's light and sound show
- It's race time! The Horse Races at Happy Valley are on!
Pleasant, dry and cooler temperatures continue through this month, a light jacket will definitely come in handy but leave your heavy stuff at home.
February will be packed with exciting Spring Festival events but do make some time to head to the parks and outdoors and enjoy the marvelous weather! For nature lovers, this is the time to enjoy our fantastic reserves and trails, migrating birds are here in spades.
Hong Kong Lunar New Year Highlight Events (May take place in January or February)
Hong Kong Chinese New Year Flower Markets
A popular tradition in anticipation of Chinese New Year, Hong Kong Flower Markets are buzzing with a frenzy of activity as households prepare decorations as well as gifts for their loved ones.
Besides the normal flower markets that run year-round, one of the most popular Chinese New Year Flower Markets is set up just for the occasion in Victoria Park, although open during the day, best time to visit and catch all the electrifying atmosphere is at night, but be prepared for the crowds!
When? Markets start approximately a week before Chinese New Year and stay open throughout
until the early hours (6:00 am) of New Year's Day when it will come to a close.
Hours from 12:00 noon to midnight
Where? Several locations, main venue at Victoria Park, MTR Causeway Bay Station Exit E, then follow the crowds along Great George Street or MTR Tin Hau Station Exit A2, turn left at exit.
How Much? Free to browse!
Chinese New Year Night Parade
The Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade is a classic event featuring colorful floats, marching bands, troupes of acrobats, lively dragons, traditional Chinese dancers, international troupes from all over the world, drummers, Chinese lions, and of course, firecrackers.
It has been traditionally held on the first night of the New Year and is together with the fireworks, one of the hallmark celebrations of the Lunar New Year.
When? On New Year's Day - 8:00 p.m.
How Much? Free along the Parade route, fee applies for spectator stands.
Chinese New Year Fireworks
You really don't want to miss this one! It's one of Hong Kong signature events.
To welcome the Lunar New Year, a fleet of boats and barges set up in the middle of Victoria Harbour launches the pyrothechnic wonder as the sky above the harbour explodes in bursts of shimmering color.
The breathtaking
show lasts approximately 20 - 25 minutes.
When? Second Day of Lunar New Year - 8:00 p.m.
Where? Victoria Harbour, all along the waterfront or where there is a view just above the Harbour.
How Much? FREE
Chinese New Year Race Day (Horse Racing)
This has for years been Hong Kong's most popular horse racing event of all.
This is not only an exciting day at the horse races but for visitors also a chance to enjoy a full programme of traditional festivities including a grand opening show, the traditional lion dance, a variety of cultural and entertainment performances, and jockeys greeting fans with good luck messages.
The featured race of the day is the Chinese New Year Cup.
When?: 3rd Day of Lunar New Year - Noon - 6pm
(Gates open at 11am)
Where?: Sha Tin Race Course
How Much?: General Admission at Public Enclosure HK10 or Members' Enclosure with Tourist Badge HK190 (must bring passport)
Lunar New Year Lantern Displays and Lantern Carnival
The Government of Hong Kong's Leisure and Cultural Services Department sponsors a series of events to foster Chinese ethnic culture to residents and tourists alike.
As part of the Lunar New Year festivities, the department sets up an amazing annual Lantern Exhibition in the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in the lead up to the Lantern Carnival which mark the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations.
When? Lantern displays typically start a week prior to Lunar New Year and run for the next two weeks.
The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th Day of Lunar New Year, and carnivals take place around this time
Where? Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza by the Water Pools in front of the Clocktower, Tsim Sha Tsui and locations in New Territories East and West.
How Much? Free
Magical Year After Year Chinese New Year Celebration at Disneyland Hong Kong
During Chinese New Year, Disneyland Hong Kong transforms once again after the rush of the Christmas season. This time instead of fluffy snow and holiday wreaths, it is lanterns, red envelopes, mandarin oranges, chinese lions, drums and gongs...
And in typical Disney fashion, our favourite characters will be there dressed in full
Chinese traditional gear to celebrate and wish you Gung Hay Fat Choy!
When? January / February
Where? Hong Kong Disneyland
How Much? CNY events are free with entrance ticket
Remember you can buy discount tickets online at Klook.com:
HK Disneyland Discount Tickets Adult HK669 HKD622, Children HK499 HKD475
More Info and Booking at Klook.com
Also available are exclusive experience for World of Frozen and Arandelle Royal Breakfast Buffet
Dining Offers at Hong Kong Disneyland
Ocean Park Lucky Lunar Fiesta
Every year, the park goes all out to celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional events throughout: Leaping lions at the Waterfront, dazzling dragon dances at the Summit, incredible board-busting Kung Fu shows, lucky red packets at the God of Fortune Palace, roaring dances at the Waterfront Plaza while Old Hong Kong plays host to Golden Lions dancing on the streets and Kung Fu troupes galore.
Giant drums and spectacular acrobatics and lots of memorable photo opportunities and all restaurants of course, will be featuring seasonal specials.
When? January / February
Where? Ocean Park Hong Kong
How Much? CNY events are free with entrance ticket.
Remember you can buy discount tickets online at Klook.com:
Ocean Park Discount Tickets Adult HK498 HK$468, child (3-11) HK249 HK$234
Ticket + Halloween Attractions packages also available.
More Info and Booking at Klook.com
Offers for Water World Ocean Park HK Ticket
Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival
Two popular traditions: wishing trees and wishing lanterns, in addition to performances and cultural activities and lots and lots of local foods.
If you missed the Chinese New Year Parade, this is your chance, all the floats will be on display and the troupes from the parade will also perform here. This is not exactly "around the corner" but well worth the trip.
When? Starts on Lunar New Year's Day and runs through the next two weeks culminating with the Lantern Festival
Where? Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees, take MTR to Tai Wo Station (New Territories) then a free shuttle or taxi to Lam Tsuen Wishing Square.
How Much? Most events are free, there is a fee for banquets and feasts.
The A1A Carnival in the Waterfront
The giant, amazing outdoor event in one of Hong Kong's most iconic settings with sweeping views of Victoria Harbour is back!
What's coming? Two months of thrilling rides for all, carnival games, live entertainment including local and international music artists and comedy performers, and of course, festival food from around the world!
Highlights vary from year to year. The World Circus with its exciting performances from all over the world, performance art, interactive sporting events, live music, and local community acts all have a home at the AIA Carnival.
When?: December through February
Where?: Central Waterfront Event Space, at the Central Waterfront next to the Observation Wheel
How Much?: General Admission from HK$140 for adults on Off-Peak Days to HK$160 for Peak Days, Children Off-Peak HK$95 Peak HK$110, add-on tokens HK$180+
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
This is a signature international sporting event in Hong Kong attracting some 70,000 participants and a total prize money for the Marathon of US$ 300,000.
The 42-kilometer Marathon Route starts in Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui and ends in Victoria Park in Hong Kong Island.
There is also a Half-Marathon, a 10km Race, a Wheelchair Race as well as just for fun non-competitive family runs.
When?: January or February
Where?: Watch along Race Route on both sides of the harbour
How Much?: FREE for spectators
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From romantic strolls, a quiet restaurant with killer views, the iconic sunset cruise on the harbour or a mind-blowing flight as you soar over the magnificent skyline...
Hong Kong Arts Festival
This is Hong Kong's foremost event dedicated to the performing arts featuring more than 1,400 outstanding international and local artists in over 150 performances of 45 programmes, and more than 350 outreach and education events.
Four weeks of spectacular performances with all genres of the performing arts well-represented including concerts, ballets, operas, drama by leading international orchestras, performers and artists in world-class venues.
Previous participants have included the Shanghai Yue Opera House, the Orchestra of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Hippolytus National Theatre of Greece, the Czech National Ballet, Li Biao and the Philharmonic Percussion Group of Berlin and many many more!
When?: February / March
Where?: Many venues including the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the Xiqu Centre in West Kowloon, Hong Kong City Hall, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Wanchai.
How Much?: Ticket prices for in-venue performances vary, many free of charge to the public upon registration.
Ongoing Hong Kong Events
These are some popular ongoing events that are worth checking out, specially since they are FREE or offered for a low fee!
These events feature some of the great and ancient traditions of the territory and are offered by experts in their corresponding fields:
The Symphony of Lights
The Symphony of Lights is Hong Kong's light and sound show, a tribute to the city and its people, their diversity, energy and vitality.
The stage is the entire city, which is what makes it so unique, you can watch the lights from just about anywhere in the waterfront.
This free show offered by the city, takes place every night at 8:00 pm and lasts about 12 minutes.
When?: Every Night
Where?: Can be seen from both sides of Victoria Harbour, specially stunning aboard a Harbour Cruise.
How Much? Free
The Horse Races Are On! This is how you can attend
The horse races in Hong Kong whether or not you are a horse racing enthusiast is an experience not to be missed!
The beautiful horses, the skillful jockeys, the crowds going wild, they all add up to an exciting, fun-filled, thrilling atmosphere in two world-class venues, at the Sha Tin Racecourse and the iconic Happy Valley Racecourse.
The Happy Valley race course itself is a sight in itself, the city has built around it through the years and it is now practically surrounded by skyscrapers, an awesome experience specially at night when the city is illuminated.
When?: Happy Valley Night Races on Wednesday Nights. On race day, first race starts at 7:15 p.m. and the gates open at 5:15 p.m.
The races are done by 11:00 p.m.
Sha Tin Day Races are on Sundays. First race normally starts at 1:00 pm, earlier if there are more than 10 races. Gates open at 11:00 am.
How Much? There are many ways to experience the races, from General Stand to Private Boxes and
special packages including dinner and drinks. General Stand entrance starts at HK10.
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