The best events happening in Hong Kong this December

Ho, ho, ho! Santa’s snug grotto at The Murray is ready for little ones to spill their festive wishes, with Penhaligon’s sparkling décor adding extra magic. Friendly elves will snap a free instant photo in a keepsake frame, while mulled wine warms the grown‑ups and hot chocolate or juice (and a surprise gift) delights the kids. Carry the fun forward and head over to The Tai Pan to catch the enchanting Christmas tree dressed in Penhaligon’s decorations – the perfect backdrop for joyful family photos. Meet & Greet sessions run December 6–7, 13–14, and 20–26, 3–6.30pm, Level 2. Tickets start from HKD308; Book now.

Keep the festivities alive on weeknights! On December 17, 23, and January 7, Happy Valley’s Happy Wednesday shines as a glittering Winter Wonderland packed with lights, music, and holiday magic. Snap selfies at the Beer Garden’s twinkling Christmas trees, snowflakes, and giant crystal ball, or catch Santa at the sleigh on December 23. Enjoy fun games with prizes, plus performances by international stars and Janaia. Feast on winter specialties from food trucks, sip mulled wine or hot chocolate, and explore dining spots like ‘The Beat’, ‘Vantage’, and ‘Keiba’. Book now for a sparkling winter!

All activities and offers are subject to relevant terms and conditions. All photos are for reference only. All merchandise and gift items on sale or offer are designated items. Food and other items for sale are subject to availability. The Hong Kong Jockey Club may cancel, suspend or modify any content of the event (including but not limited to venue, date or time, performance or other activities, entry requirements, gift, discount or other offerings) or amend the relevant terms and conditions, at any time without notice, and without liability for refund, compensation or otherwise. 

 Racecourse entrants and those who bet should be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.

Hong Kong’s annual winter celebration returns to Central Harbourfront this December, paying tribute to Hong Kong’s cultural heritage with performances from local talents, local cuisine, and photo ops inspired by the city’s beloved landmarks and neighbourhoods. As always, thrilling rides, carnival games, and limited-edition prizes at over 30 different attractions await you, as well as Gandeys Circus’ brand-new winter-themed show, “The Winter World Circus,” a new act that adds a delightfully frozen flair to Gandeys’ signature choreo numbers and acrobatics. 

AIA Carnival will take place at Central Harbourfront from December 22, 2025 to March 1, 2026.

In a landmark collaboration between the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) and the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) of Egypt, 250 treasures and relics from the land of the Pharaohs will be on display in Hong Kong for nine and a half months. Named ‘Ancient Egypt Unveiled’, this exhibition is the largest, most comprehensive, and longest-running display of ancient Egyptian artefacts Hong Kong has ever seen, displaying archaeological finds loaned straight from Egypt, many of which are being shown outside of their home country for the very first time.

Some of our favourite highlights include a set of canopic jars used to store internal organs in the mummification and burial process; statues of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut and Rameses II; painted coffins of wood and stone; a Book of the Dead papyrus scroll; and even an ancient Egyptian toilet seat.

Swing by the gift shop to find a wide range of Egypt-related merch, including an adorable series of blind box plushies created by HKPM which depict pharaohs, canopic jars, mummies, and more.

‘The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Art Plaza Project at the Hong Kong Palace Museum’ is a multimedia initiative that takes traditional Chinese garden aesthetics as the main inspiration. The project features large installations by five local artists and an architect, each creative bringing a unique contemporary interpretation of traditional zen garden elements to the showcase, where iconic pavilions, flowing water, and aesthetic rock formations are reimagined with materials found in our bustling city, such as bamboo, metal, and fabric. 

This exhibition will be open to the public until November 2, 2026 at the Museum Plaza at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Entry is free of charge during the museum’s opening hours.