What's on this Christmas in Hong Kong

Buckle up for a fun-filled couple of months - here's where the Christmas party's at!

‘Dreaming of Christmas' at Pacific Place - November 13 to January 3, 2027

What's on this Christmas in Hong Kong - it's story time at Pacific Place

Pacific Place and Starstreet Precinct have released details of their much-anticipated Christmas installation, as well as Santa’s Grotto dates. This year, the mall will transform into a living storybook, ‘A Dreamy Winter Tale’, featuring Big Bear, Little Bear and their woodland friends. The story begins with the bears gathering fallen stars beneath a Christmas moon and then journeying across a lake and to a storybook village and a starlit forest. Not to be missed are the 3D animated moon and starry skies, Santa’s Grotto with meet-and-greet photo session, The Dreamer’s Workshop craft activities and live performances in the mall. 

*Santa’s Grotto registration opens to the public from 11am, November 13; register online.  

'Party with DJ Santa' Christmas Light Show - November 17 to January 3, 2027

What's on this Christmas in Hong Kong - join Santa at his illuminated party in Tsim Sha Tsui

This year, Tsim Sha Tsui Centre and Empire Centre introduce 'Party with DJ Santa', an all-new AI-powered light show and musical party featuring DJ Santa joined by his gingerbread, snowman and reindeer friends. Expect illuminated facades, toe-tapping tunes and dazzling visual effects on giant LED screens overlooking Victoria Harbour. Selected photos submitted by the public will be transformed into AI-generated images and showcased on the giant screens - submit the online form by November 23 to be in with a chance of seeing you and your loved ones lit up.

Party with DJ Santa by Tsim Sha Tsui Centre and Empire Centre, 6 to 11pm, Sino LuminArt Facade (facades of Tsim Sha Tsui Centre and Empire Centre); photo submissions should be made online.

A Disney Christmas at Hong Kong Disneyland - November 17 to January 3, 2027

What's on this Christmas in Hong Kong - Goofy will be lighting up the Disney Christmas tree

Expect winter experiences, festive characters and special discounts on tickets as Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates the festive season with A Disney Christmas. The World of Frozen will be decked out with plenty of Christmas decorations and this year there’ll be the new addition of a winter market. Minnie and Mickey will be taking centre stage at the Castle of Magical Dreams with a daytime Christmas party, and come nightfall Santa Goofy makes an appearance for the nightly tree lighting ceremony, ‘A Holiday Wish-Come-True’. Special ‘Double the Fun’ ticket prices enable guests to visit on any two days, including public holidays, from November 11 to March 31, 2027. 

A Disney Christmas, Hong Kong Disneyland, Penny's Bay, Lantau Island; tickets hongkongdisneyland.com.

Merry Balloon Hong Kong - December 18 to 27

What's on this Christmas in Hong Kong - it's all just hot air at Kai Tak Sports Park

'Merry Balloon Hong Kong' is making a triumphant return this year after a successful first event last year. This time, the action moves to Kai Tak Sports Park, bringing an even more spectacular 'Merry Balloon Parade' with nearly 20 popular characters. This year's Merry Balloon Hong Kong includes giant balloon displays, a giant bounce, interactive game booths, an arts and culture bazaar, specialty coffee and food offerings and venue-exclusive crossover merchandise. The event promises a joy-filled festive season for residents and visitors alike. The main event, the Merry Balloon Parade, takes place on December 27.

Merry Balloon Hong Kong, Kai Tak Sports Park, 38–39 Shing Kai Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon; merryballoonhk.com.

Disney Christmas Live in Concert - November 21 & 22 and December 5 & 6

What's on this Christmas in Hong Kong - enjoy heart-warming festive tunes at Hong Kong Disneyland

Gather in front of the Castle stage to welcome the return of this popular musical event. This year, enjoy live musicians including renowned Hong Kong pianists Joyce Cheung and Oscar Tao, alongside more than 100 members of the Hong Kong Children’s Choir filling the night with Christmas melodies. Expect a night of Disney classics and festive tunes along with synchronised water fountains, whirling snowflakes, pyrotechnics and projections onto the Castle.

Disney Christmas Live in Concert, Hong Kong Disneyland, Penny's Bay, Lantau Island; tickets hongkongdisneyland.com.