We’ve got comedians, wellness retreats, talented chefs hitting our shores. Check out what’s happening this month and jump into something new
Happy 2019! Why not try something new this year? We know what’s on in Hong Kong, from these new restaurants in Hong Kong, to cool art exhibitions or even these Hong Kong concerts. Start on your new year resolutions at these action-packed January events!
What’s on in Hong Kong: January events
Glorious brunch at Hugo’s
Celebrate New Year’s day in style at Hugo’s as they serve a wide selection of signature hors d’oeuvres and salads from the buffet, followed by a choice of main course and completed by a range of irresistible homemade desserts. It’s one of our fave brunches in Hong Kong, so definitely worth a trip this New Year’s day
Hugo’s ‐ Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 九龍尖沙咀河內道18號凱悅酒店
Tsuen Wan history walk
Need something quiet after a heavy NYE celebration? Go for a peaceful history walk on 5 January detailing the intriguing history of the Tsuen Wan district and concluding with a trip to a renowned roast goose restaurant – yummy! (Meeting details to be passed after booking).
Tsuen Wan History Walk, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, 香港荃灣
Take flight with Acroyoga
Think you know yoga? You don’t until you’ve tried acroyoga. Learn the fundamentals in a fun relaxed environment as the teacher takes you through flying, basing and spotting on 5 January. Acroyoga is an exciting variation of the traditional moves which pushes you to your limit.
And while you’re at it, check out our fave yoga studios in Hong Kong
Take flight with Acroyoga, The Hive Central, 14/F, Manning House, 38-48 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, 皇后大道中38-48號萬年大廈14樓
HK Voices – Rossini “Petite Messe Solenelle”
Hong Kong Voices, led by the award-winning conductor Grace Chiang, will team up with a league of young local talents and perform the choral masterwork of Rossini’s Petite Messe Solenelle on 5 January in Diamond Hill. If you’re looking to attend your first opera performance or are a fan of the arts, this is one concert you do not want to miss!
HK Voices – Rossini “Petite Messe Solenelle”, Jehovahjireh Concert Hall of the International Christian Quality Music, 182 Po Kong Village Road, Diamond Hill, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 九龍黃大仙蒲崗村道182號
Hive Studios Presents: A night with Vivek
Join us 10 January as Vivek Mahbubani returns to the stage. The bilingual and Hong Kong-bred stand up comedian who performs in both Cantonese and English was crowned 2007 Chinese and 2008 English Funniest Comedian in Hong Kong and was the host of the TV series “Hong Kong Stories” by RTHK, so his show is bound to be a hoot.
Find out where we catch stand-up comedy in Hong Kong
A Night With Vivek, The Hive Studio, 8/F, Cheung Hing Industrial Building, 12P Smithfield, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, 香港西環士美菲路12P號祥興工業大廈
Hong Kong Love Stories: Volume 1 – The beginning of us
Enjoy tales of Hong Kong as the Fringe Club offers an entertaining insight into the dating lifestyle in Hong Kong on 16 January as the Fringe Underground Theatre hosts the first volume of Hong Kong Love Stories. Watch two strangers, both hopeless romantics who haven’t had much luck as singles in Hong Kong, but are still holding out for someone special to come along. By coincidence, their respective best friends make it their mission to arrange blind dates for them… Book tickets now!
Hong Kong Love Stories, The Fringe Underground Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong, 中環下亞厘畢道2號
Marcus Brigstocke LIVE in Hong Kong
Tamarind welcomes Marcus Brigstocke Saturday 19 January to Hong Kong. The talented comedian boasts an impressive resume of work, from Love Actually, Edinburgh Festival to King Arthur in Spamalot. If you want to know what’s on in Hong Kong that’ll make you laugh? Look no further, get your tickets now for a night full of laughs.
Marcus Brigstocke Live in Hong Kong, Tamarind, 2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 灣仔港灣道30號新鴻基中心2樓
Mighty Oaks Green Charity Fair
Mighty Oaks Green Charity Fair will be held on January 19th (Saturday) from 10:30am – 4:00 pm and it will feature green vendors from all over Hong Kong! Shop til you drop as Mighty Oaks will match each dollar you spend and donate it to Against Child Abuse (Hong Kong) through the project of “CNY2019”.
Mighty Oaks Green Charity Fair, 1/F, Lungga Mansion, 46A Belcher’s Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, 西環卑路乍街46A號
HealthTechO2O Summit 2019 – StartMeUpHK Festival
The second edition of HealthTech promises to be bigger and better as the event brings together industry leaders and decision-makers to share, collaborate, network and discuss how to best transform the health, medical and wellness world through cutting edge technology! If you’re wondering what’s on in Hong Kong in January in the wellness world, this can’t be missed.
HealthTech020 Summit 2019, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 香港島灣仔博覽道1號
Meet the Maker Dinner – Rob Mack from Aphelion Wine Co.
The former accountant, now winner of the Riedel Young Gun of Wine 2018, will be hosting a night of seriously good wine and food. Book tickets for 23 January and experience the journey of Aphelion Wine Co. through their 2018 Affinity Grenache Mataro Shiraz and Confluence Shiraz.
Meet the Maker Dinner, Iberico & Co., 18 Shelley Street, Central, Hong Kong, 中環蘇豪些利街18號
Now you know what’s on in Hong Kong in January, keep yourself fuelled up with some delicious eats. Enjoy tea at Plantation by teakha, a brunch feast at Champagne Brunch on the Eighth or indulge in the 20 best meals of 2018 in Hong Kong.