Fill up your itinerary with our guide to fun events, top things to do and great activities for everyone including comedy nights, carnivals, exhibitions and more happening in Hong Kong this month
Tired of staring longingly at your friends’ gorgeous food shots on Instagram while you schlep around at home with a cold plate of spaghetti? Reinvent yourself as a knowledgeable foodie this summer with some delicious fun at Aberdeen Street Social. There’s also plenty of activities for the kids from Ocean Park’s Summer Splash to Fan Yang’s Gazillion Bubble Show as the school holidays are upon us. No matter what you’re interested in, there’s something cool, fun and interesting to do in Hong Kong in the month of July. Read on to discover more.
Pizzazz! By China National Acrobatic Troupe
For some real culture, don’t miss seeing one of China’s most established acrobatic troupes, the China National Acrobatic Troupe. The award-winning group mixes traditional skills like rope and rings, juggling and tumbling in the air with modern touches in music and dance. It’s a total entertainment package for all the family.
Pizzazz! By China National Acrobatic Troupe,July 6 – 9, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
In Search of Miss Ruthless
If you’re looking for a unique art experience, check out the exhibition In Search of Miss Ruthless. Inspired by Miss Hong Kong and Miss Chinese International pageants, 23 artists have created a variety of artworks based on the idea of a ‘future queer pageant queen’. The concept has also come from a line in the famous song, Hong Kong Our Home, so there’s a wide variety of influences behind these creations. This is definitely a must-see for anyone interested in Hong Kong’s modern art practice.
In Search of Miss Ruthless,June 30 – September 10,Para Site, 22/F Wing Wah Industrial Building, 677 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Ocean Park Summer Splash 2017 Presents Nostalgic Summer Fun
To tie in with Ocean Park’s on-going 40thanniversary celebrations, the widely-anticipated Ocean Park Summer Splash returns with a retro theme and exciting line-up of summer happenings. In collaboration with world-renowned sculptor Ray Villafane and homegrown label LT Duck, the annual summer bash urges guests to recall fond childhood memories of summertime water fun, sandy beaches and yellow rubber ducks. This year, Applause Pavilion will be transformed into a summer sandy beach adorned with giant sand sculptures – so join in the interactive sand workshops and ride on the new water attractions this summer.
Ocean Park Summer Splash, July 1 – August 27, Ocean Park, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
Aberdeen Street Social Transforms into Wimbledon HQ
English expats, tennis enthusiasts and all who appreciate the culture of the British summer can now embrace the Wimbledon spirit. Aberdeen Street Social, the quintessentially British social eatery in PMQ is bringing you a touch of this sporting and culinary culture. Join in on July 3 and July 16 for happy hour drinks in collaboration with Craft brewery. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, the Pimm’s and Ploughman’s Picnics is a good way to explore British classic dishes. Or better still, head to PMQ’s lawn for a game of swing ball or croquet.
Aberdeen Street Social, July 3 – 16, Aberdeen Street Social, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
One of the funniest events to come to Hong Kong, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, is coming back to the city. Featuring some of Australia’s funniest comedy stars from the country’s biggest comedy festival, there will be seven nights of laughs from stand-up and sketches, so make sure you get your tickets as certain nights are sure to sell out.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, July 17 – 23, Hong Kong Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong
HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair 2017
If you love to read you need to check out this Book Fair at the Hong Kong Convention Centre. There will be over 670 stalls with books from over 35 countries in lots of different languages so you’ll be sure to find something to suit your reading tastes. If you get tired searching for the perfect book, there will also be a bunch of different cultural events like Lifestyle seminars with Hong Kong artists Steve Lee and Gigi Wong showing off their cooking tips, tips on health from Yim Ho and a photography seminar by Hong Kong photography group Wandering Photography. This is a week long event so you can pop in and visit whenever you have the time.
HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair 2017, July 19 – 25 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Gazillion Bubble Show
If you love a bit of a spectacular, you need to check out the Gazillion Bubble Show that will be at Hong Kong City Hall. It’s a light, laser, ‘bubble’ performance that’s been running for 10 years off-Broadway in New York. You can even join in with the show’s audience interactive parts.
Gazillion Bubble Show, July 26 – 30, Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong
19th Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong
As one of the most popular summer carnivals for the younger generation, the 19th Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong is packed with a great selection of animation, comics, games, toys, limited edition collectibles and a variety of performances. Creative Paradise, one of the most influential platforms for the genre and the Kids’ Toy Fair will also be held during the same period. On top of that, there will be a bunch of cool Cosplay competitions as well as performances of famous Japanese anime songs.
19th Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong, July 28 – August 1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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