Happy New Year! Start the year right by making the most of the first month of 2025. If you’re still recovering from post-travel blues or counting down to the Chinese New Year break, these January 2025 events in Hong Kong can keep you occupied. We have listed below the best things to do in Hong Kong this month.
Have you got your New Year’s resolution sorted? After all, it’s the time for the “new year, new you” mantra to take over. But if you’re not thinking of a complete overhaul or transformation, why not start simpler? By that, we mean just enjoying what Hong Kong has to offer this month. Some may prefer to idle around, especially after post-vacation or wait for the next break in a few weeks but are you really making your time count? Keep yourself busy and entertained with these events in Hong Kong.
This month, there are plenty of art and cultural-related events to amaze you. Bring your family, friends, and loved ones to appreciate the neighbourhoods of Tsuen Wan and Sha Tau Kok at the #ddHK outdoor installations or catch one of the performances at the Fringe Festival. Step into the past through the set of Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In and discover what the famed Kowloon Walled City might have looked like. Rave to the electronic music and pulsating DJ tracks at the first-ever Z+ ACGxEDM HK 2025.
Check out the best events in Hong Kong in January 2025 from our picks below. Plus, don’t miss all the Chinese New Year festivities!
Hong Kong events: Top things to do in January 2025
1. #ddHK: Creative Journey · Infinite Discovery
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Creative tourism project Design District Hong Kong (#ddhk) will be running until February 14, 2025. The event brings visitors from around the world to explore the beautiful areas of Tsuen Wan and Sha Tau Kok. Embark on an in-depth exploration, and discover the creative elements, along with the cultural and natural offerings of the two neighbourhoods. This edition is the first to have creative designs at a declared monument, country park, and the sea. Admire the pop-up sculptures crossing over the local attractions at Sai Lau Kok Garden, Tsuen Wan Park, Shing Mun Country Park, and Sam Tung Uk Museum.
Date: Until February 14
Venue: Tsuen Wan and Shau Tau Kok
Website: discoverhongkong.com
2. ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ Exhibition
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After its successful debut at the Hong Kong International Airport last year, the ‘Live Out the Cinematic Charm of Hong Kong Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ exhibition relocates to Kowloon City. In the second phase, visitors can continue to visit a recreated version of the movie’s setting. The expanded exhibition includes several new photo spots and Easter egg shots that were not included in the movie. In addition, visitors can also take home movie-related merchandise such as snacks, toys and film collectables from the new stalls at the exhibition.
Date: Until April 13, 2025
Venue: Shop 108, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong
Website: discoverhongkong.com
3. M+ Cinema: Winter Edition
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M+ Cinema’s Winter Edition presents a retrospective on Tilda Swinton that spotlights her collaborations with some of the world’s most renowned filmmakers. Furthermore, the weekend programme ‘Colours of Life: A Celebration of Indian Cinema’ takes viewers on a cinematic journey through beloved classics and contemporary films. Recent local releases such as Remember What I Forgot and The Way We Talk also have screenings to show the bonds formed within communities facing adversity.
Date: Until March 31
Venue: M+ Cinema
Website: mplus.org.hk
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4. Fringe Festival 2025
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Watch as artists showcase their talents at the month-long Fringe Festival 2025. Choose from over 100 performances across diverse art forms including classical music, jazz, contemporary pop, traditional Chinese music, theatre, dance, multimedia, and more. The festival also features emerging artists and renowned masters from Hong Kong, Macau, mainland China, and overseas. Don’t miss the acclaimed jazz guitarist Eugene Pao, two-time world harmonica champion CY Leo, and award-winning pianist Rachel Cheung.
Date: Until January 26
Venue: Hong Kong Fringe Club
Website: hkfringeclub.com
5. Indie Narrative Book Fest
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The Indie Narrative Book Festival returns this month for its third edition! The event celebrates readers and creators and showcases comic art and storytelling with a focus on independent artists. This year’s edition moves to Tung Po in San Po Kong and includes over 120 creative booths, a comic art exhibition, risograph printing workshops, talks on publishing, a reading corner, and booking signings. Catch independent comic publishers and popular online writers who are attending.
Date: January 11
Venue: G/F and 2/F, Tung Po, 2 Tsat Po Street, San Po Kong, Hong Kong
Website: art-mate.net
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6. Z+ ACGxEDM HK 2025
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Calling all geeks! Get ready for Hong Kong’s first outdoor anime, comics, games, and electronic music crossover event. Popular DJs and artists are set to put on exciting performances including Taiwan’s Maz23, Malaysia’s DJ Amber Na, South Korea’s Rana, and Singapore’s DJ Sakura. If that’s not enough, famous cosplayers will also in attendance for additional fun.
Date: January 11 to 12
Venue: AXA x Wonderland
Website: zplus.com.hk
7. Discovery Bay Chinese New Year Market
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Discovering Bay’s famous Sunday Market is back for the Chinese New Year festivities. The market has a special themed event for one day only! Browse through dozens of products made by local craftsmen and independent artists such as calligraphy, flowers, candles, artworks, and jewellery. This is the chance to purchase a special souvenir or gift for the Chinese New Year celebration.
Date: January 19
Venue: Discovery Bay Main Plaza
Website: handmadehongkong.com
8. Chinese New Year Night Parade
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The Chinese New Year celebrations kick off with the annual Cathay Pacific Chinese New Year Parade. Marvel at the massive floats, impressive costumes, and elaborate lion and dragon dances during the event. Watch dancers, drummers, and other performers from Hong Kong and worldwide partake in the festivities to ring in the Year of the Snake.
Date: January 29
Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Website: discoverhongkong.com
This story first appeared here.
(Featured image credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board)
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
The top events in Hong Kong in January 2025 are the Fringe Festival, Chinese New Year Parade, and Discovery Bay Chinese New Year Market.
Outdoor activities in Hong Kong in January 2025 are the Chinese New Year Parade, Discovery Bay Chinese New Year Market, and #ddHK: Creative Journey · Infinite Discovery.
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