Halloween happenings in Hong Kong

Where to head to celebrate the city’s spookiest weekend. By Ifat Kafry Hindes

Bring the kids

Island Shangri-La's annual Best Dressed Contest

Halloween happenings in Hong Kong - join the costume fun at Island Shangri-La

For anyone who takes dress-up seriously, Island Shangri-La's annual costume contest in the Lobby Lounge is an unmissable seasonal fixture. It features a prize pool valued at more than HK$100,000, headlined by a stay in one of the hotel's Themed Family Suites.

Festivities kick off at 2.30 pm with character meet-and-greets, a carnival concession booth serving hot dogs and festive bites, professional studio portraits at the photo booth and a live theatrical performance at 4pm before the runway judging begins. Runway categories include Best Dressed Family, Most Creative Costume and Best Dressed Kids.

The contest anchors a full week of culinary specials running from October 24 to November 1, as cafe TOO presents a crab-themed buffet showcasing brown, flower, spanner, spider and steamed hairy crab, alongside pumpkin carving workshops (ages six to 11 years), pumpkin decorating for younger participants and face painting. Over in the Lobby Lounge, guests can book a Halloween Afternoon Tea served inside a novelty tram booth or standard lounge seating, with optional Bloody Sparkling Wine pairings.

Island Shangri-La Halloween Costume Contest, 3 to 5pm (arrivals from 2.30pm),  October 31; HK$998 for a family pass (up to four guests, max two adults),  or HK$358 per adult, and HK$258 per child (aged three and above).

Lobby Lounge, Island Shangri-La, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Central.

‘Next Stop, Mong Kok!’ Halloween Street Party

Halloween happenings in Hong Kong - enjoy live entertainment on the streets at Langham Place

Supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Langham Place is turning the pavement into Mong Kok's largest-ever Halloween street festival, staging an energetic, open-air celebration across three consecutive Saturdays.

The festival centres around playful Hong Kong-style monster characters designed by toy artist Dansin, including a 'Milk Tea Ghost' and a 'Sneaker Ghost' and a 'Mong Kok Haunted Minibus' installation. On October 31, this red minibus runs as a complimentary shuttle between Langham Place and Jordan. Visitors can catch appearances by World Cosplay Summit 2026 champions, Hong Kong breaking crews and live bands. On October 17, a special opening procession features Shaun the Sheep.

Local culinary favourites get a playful twist with 'vampire' strawberry egg waffles from The Captain's, severed-finger cookies from Coffganic, nostalgic black sesame coconut pancakes and complimentary soft-serve from the Mobile Softee truck. The celebration also extends indoors with more than 30 participating merchants across Langham Place and Cordis, Hong Kong handing out more than 50,000 rewards and surprises to guests who share the secret passcode: 'Next Stop, Mong Kok!'

Next Stop, Mong Kok! Halloween celebrations, 1 to 7pm, October 17 & 24, 1 to 8pm, October 31; entrance free of charge.

Outdoor Promenade, Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street, Mong Kok.

Bring the dog

Halloween Paw-ty at Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour

Halloween happenings in Hong Kong - grrreat fun at Sichuan Verandah

If your entourage includes four-legged companions, head to North Point for an afternoon designed specifically for pets and their humans.

Hosted at Sichuan Verandah, the hotel's pet-licensed dining venue, the event features a six-course Chinese feast by executive chef Jack Chan while pet pooches receive their own complimentary basket of steamed ‘Doggy Dim Sum’.

Pets can enter the Best Dressed Dog Contest to win dining vouchers, pose at the Halloween photo corner with an on-site professional photographer and browse a pop-up market featuring pet wellness brands like Good Grooming, Plume Care, and Wooffoo. Every ticket includes a gift bag valued at over$420, stocked with pet treats and grooming essentials.

Halloween Paw-ty, 3 to 5pm, October 31; early bird tickets from $342 per person (until October 17), guests may bring one dog free of charge, any additional dogs are $48 each.

Sichuan Verandah, Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour, 1 North Point Estate Lane, North Point.

Parents only

Cardinal Point’s ‘Dream of the Red Chamber’

Halloween happenings in Hong Kong - spooky fun overlooking the city

For those seeking an elevated party setting against sweeping skyline views, Cardinal Point transforms its sky-high terrace into a haunting imperial dreamscape inspired by the classic Chinese novel ‘Dream of the Red Chamber’.

Shrouded in vermilion lighting, glowing courtyard lanterns, and views across Victoria Harbour, the rooftop venue pairs atmospheric Chinese aesthetics with late-night party culture. Los Angeles-trained DJ Hovy Lee, founder of the viral Tea Rave series, headlines with his signature blend of Chinese musical motifs and electronic hip-hop. The night features a three-hour free-flow package pouring Perrier-Jouët Champagne, Codigo 1530 Tequila and tailored cocktails.

Dream of the Red Chamber, 10pm to 1am, October 31; early bird tickets $680 ($780 on the door) and include three-hour free-flow, table bookings via SevenRooms.

Cardinal Point, 43/F–45/F Gloucester Tower, Landmark, Central. 

1970s Villain Era at Dr. Fern's Gin Parlour

Halloween happenings in Hong Kong - have a retro cocktail at Dr Fern's

Central's favourite subterranean speakeasy trades botanical wellness for a wickedly stylish retro edge this Halloween, welcoming partygoers into its whimsical apothecary for a night dedicated to the ‘1970s Villain Era’.

Channel your favorite retro antagonist - think platform boots, sharp lapels, and vintage eccentric glamour - and settle in for an evening of curated gin elixirs. While regular walk-ins are welcome to pop in for à la carte prescriptions, the venue is offering an optional three-hour free-flow package from 10pm to 1am, making it a stylish late-night destination in the heart of Central.

1970s Villain Era, Dr Fern’s Gin Parlour, 10pm to 1am, October; early bird offer from $450 for three-hours of free-flow (walk-ins also welcome), WhatsApp 9642 8888 for bookings.

Dr Fern’s Gin Parlour, Shop B31A, B/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central.