Hong Kong in October and November 2026 shifts into its most comfortable season, with clear skies, gentle breezes and a calendar full of fireworks, festivals and open-air gatherings. The city moves from public holidays to harbourfront parties, and the mood is celebratory without the midsummer humidity.
National Day (People's Republic of China)
1 October 2026 · Hong Kong
On 1 October 2026, Hong Kong marks National Day with a public holiday, fireworks and special events around Victoria Harbour. For travellers who enjoy civic celebrations, the city takes on a festive air, with crowds gathering along the waterfront and in Central. It is a day to feel the scale of the city's collective energy.
Official site: National Day (People's Republic of China)
National Day Fireworks
1 October 2026 · Hong Kong
The National Day Fireworks light up Central at 8:00pm on 1 October 2026, one of Hong Kong's largest pyrotechnic displays. For families and photographers, the harbour becomes a stage of colour and sound, with reflections rippling across the water. Arrive early to find a spot and soak in the anticipation.
Official site: National Day Fireworks
Central Market Oktoberfest
8–31 October 2026 · Hong Kong
Central Market Oktoberfest runs from 8 to 31 October 2026, with evening food, drink and party sessions from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. For food and drink lovers, the market fills with the clink of glasses and the smell of grilled sausages, and tickets range from HK$170 to HK$600. It is a relaxed way to ease into the city's autumn social scene.
Official site: Central Market Oktoberfest
Hong Kong China International Tattoo Exhibition
16–18 October 2026 · Hong Kong
The Hong Kong China International Tattoo Exhibition takes place in Kowloon from 16 to 18 October 2026, with tickets priced HK$200 to HK$300. For art and ink enthusiasts, the halls buzz with artists at work and curious visitors comparing styles. It feels like a living gallery where craft and personal stories meet.
Official site: Hong Kong China International Tattoo Exhibition
Chung Yeung Festival
18 October 2026 · Hong Kong
Chung Yeung Festival falls on 18 October 2026, a traditional day for ancestor worship and mountain climbing, with the public holiday observed on Monday 19 October. For hikers and those drawn to local customs, trails across Hong Kong fill with families making the annual ascent. The air is cooler, and the views from the ridges feel earned.
Official site: Chung Yeung Festival
Chung Yeung Festival (day following)
19 October 2026 · Hong Kong
The day following Chung Yeung Festival, 19 October 2026, is a public holiday for hiking and visiting ancestral graves at trails across Hong Kong. If you run or walk, this is a chance to join the steady flow of people heading uphill, with incense and conversation drifting through the paths. It is a quiet, grounded contrast to the city's usual pace.
Official site: Chung Yeung Festival (day following)
Aaron Chen Live in Hong Kong
22 October 2026 · Hong Kong
Aaron Chen brings his comedy show 'Technology' to Hong Kong on 22 October 2026 at 8:00pm, with tickets from HK$508.80 to HK$826.80. For comedy fans, the room tightens with laughter as his dry observations land. It is a sharp, intimate way to spend an evening in the city.
Hong Kong Open
22–25 October 2026 · Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Open runs from 22 to 25 October 2026, the city's longest-running international golf event at 65 years, with a USD2m prize purse. For golf lovers, the fairways offer a calm stage for world-class play, and the atmosphere is focused and respectful. Watching the pros navigate the course is a slow-burn pleasure.
Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival
29 October – 1 November 2026 · Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival takes over the Central waterfront from 29 October to 1 November 2026. For food and drink lovers, the harbour breeze mixes with the aroma of global dishes and pours, and the mood is casual and social. It is a chance to graze and sip while the skyline glows.
Official site: Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival
EVOKE Festival — Hong Kong
31 October 2026 · Hong Kong
EVOKE Festival — Hong Kong takes place on 31 October 2026, the city's first 270° Victoria Harbour open-air music festival with a Day of the Dead theme and an after-party. For music lovers, the setting turns the harbour into a surround-sound dance floor, with costumes and colour adding to the night. It feels like a one-off celebration of sound and spectacle.
Official site: EVOKE Festival — Hong Kong
Des Bishop Live in Hong Kong
31 October 2026 · Hong Kong
Des Bishop performs live in Hong Kong on 31 October 2026 at 8:00pm, with tickets at HK$649 in advance. For comedy fans, his storytelling and quick takes on life abroad make for an engaging hour. It is a warm, laugh-filled alternative to the street parties outside.
Official site: Des Bishop Live in Hong Kong
Lan Kwai Fong Halloween Street Party
31 October 2026 · Hong Kong
The Lan Kwai Fong Halloween Street Party takes over Central's Lan Kwai Fong district on 31 October 2026, and costumes are required. For nightlife lovers, the narrow streets become a costumed crush of characters, music and drinks. It is loud, playful and unmistakably Halloween in Hong Kong.
Official site: Lan Kwai Fong Halloween Street Party
Business of Design Week (BODW)
16–21 November 2026 · Hong Kong
Business of Design Week (BODW) runs from 16 to 21 November 2026, Asia's annual design, innovation and brands event, with Switzerland as first-time Partner Country. For design professionals and creative travellers, the sessions and networking feel like a concentrated look at where ideas are heading. The city's own design scene provides a fitting backdrop.
Official site: Business of Design Week (BODW)
Business of Design Week 2026 (BODW)
16–21 November 2026 · Hong Kong
Business of Design Week 2026 (BODW) also runs from 16 to 21 November 2026, Asia's premier design, innovation and brands event, with Switzerland as first-time Partner Country. For those in creative fields, the week is a chance to hear from global voices and meet like-minded people. It is a focused, inspiring pause in a city that never stops moving.
Official site: Business of Design Week 2026 (BODW)
With fireworks over the harbour, festivals on the waterfront and a calendar that rewards both curiosity and comfort, October and November 2026 are the months to book your Hong Kong escape.
Dates come from the organisers and our weekly events research; always check the official site before you travel.