What to expect during 'Hong Kong Halloween Month'
Hong Kong is preparing for a month-long Halloween celebration this year thanks to a major campaign led by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB).
HKTB is partnering with destinations across the city to launch the first ever ‘Hong Kong Halloween Month’, a citywide dress-up themed street party event that will take place over several weeks at popular tourist attractions like Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Ocean Park and venues around the city.
Anthony Lau, executive director at HKTB said the aim is to transform Hong Kong into the ‘go-to’ Halloween destination in Asia. “We want to turn up the festive energy across all corners of the city and invite visitors and locals alike to dress up, join the street party themed ‘Make the Streets Your Runway’, and experience a Halloween celebration found ‘Only in Hong Kong’,” he said.
From October 17 and spanning three consecutive Saturdays, districts including Central, Kai Tak, Lan Kwai Fong, Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui will feature street parties and a variety of events like music parties, dress-up carnivals and immersive experiences, blending Halloween elements with local culture like Cantopop and Hong Kong’s renowned red minibuses. The festivities will culminate on October 31.
What to expect
Halloween in Central - October 17, 24 and 31
Hong Kong Halloween Month - fun for kids at Monster Mash Fest on Chater Road (all images provided by HKTB)
This is Hong Kong’s first large-scale Halloween celebration, inspired by the heritage streetscape of Central. The event includes two major landmarks, Statue Square Gardens and Chater Road, transforming the area into a Halloween playground with art, culture and festivities.
Chater Road will stage a variety of themed programmes, including a wellness experience day, an outdoor music carnival, and the ‘Monster Mash Fest’ family carnival on October 24 with costume booths, face painting and a bouncy castle.
Statue Square Gardens will feature large-scale Halloween-themed art installations and photo spots including giant eyeballs and a haunted gaol. Each night, the installations will be illuminated.
The event will be collaborating with merchants at HKTB’s Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival to launch a Central Passport programme to encourage visitors to explore different corners of Central; more details online.
'Disney Halloween Time' at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort - until November 1
Halloween Month - Disney Halloween Time with Mickey and friends
This year the resort will present ‘Disney Halloween Time’, transforming the park into a dress-up Halloween playground and launching a line-up of entertainment, including the all-new music celebration, ‘Mickey’s Happy Halloween’, ‘Uninvited! A Villain's Takeover Party’, and ‘Let’s Get Wicked’. A variety of themed food and drinks will be available, as well as merchandise and trick-or-treat experiences; more details online.
Open-top bus rides - October 17 & 18, 24 & 25 and 30 & 31
Halloween Month - Citybus will be stopping at Statue Square
Dress up and ride for free on Hong Kong’s Open-Top Sightseeing Buses. HKTB has teamed up with Citybus to offer complimentary Halloween night rides, a great way to soak up the atmosphere and take a few snaps along the way. The special Halloween-themed open-top sightseeing bus route will operate on three Saturday evenings, calling at Statue Square in Central, Langham Place in Mong Kok, Kai Tak Sports Park, Tsim Sha Tsui Centre and Lan Kwai Fong. Bus riders in Halloween costumes get to travel for free; departures every 45 minutes from 6 to 10.30pm, boarding points at Statue Square, Langham Place (Shanghai Street), Kai Tak Arena VIP drop-off and Tsim Sha Tsui Centre.
Ding ding fun - October 17, 24 and 31
Halloween Month - dress up to claim a free ride on the Halloween party tram
Hong Kong Tramways will transform two themed trams into special Halloween party trams, running between Causeway Bay and Sheung Wan (Western Market) on the same three Saturday evenings. The party trams are normally reserved for private hire but in this instance will be open to the public. Visitors in Halloween dress-ups get to ride for free; departures every hour from 6 to 10.15pm, boarding point at designated tram stop in Central.
Kai Tak Sports Park Halloween Party - October 17, 24 & 25 and 30 & 31
Halloween Month - celebrate on the waterfront at Kai Tak Sports Park
Expect dress-ups, a Canto DJ party, dance performances and vibrant light installations. There will also be family friendly activities and a dedicated pet photo zone. On October 31, special festivities like trick-or-treating, a treasure hunt and body painting will be available. These events will be complemented by live music and a festive marketplace, all on the Kai Tak waterfront; more details online.
Next Stop, Mong Kok! Langham Place Halloween Street Fest - October 17, 24 and 31
Halloween Month - enjoy the party at Langham Place
Langham Place is turning the pavement into Mong Kok's largest-ever Halloween street festival. The open-air event 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. And don't miss the special opening procession featuring Shaun the Sheep on October 17; more details online.
TST East Halloween Beats - October 17, 24 and 31
Halloween Month - get ready for the Grand Halloween Gala in TST East
Enjoy fancy dress, electronic dance music and street carnival fun. The venue will also feature limited-edition neon photo installations, a festive market, food stalls and face painting. There will be a different theme each weekend, starting with ‘Character Cosplay’, then ‘Movie Magic’ and ‘Grand Halloween Gala’; more details online.
Only in LKF! Halloween Cosplay Party @ LKF Monster Mash - October 17, 24 and 31
Halloween Month - ghoulish goings on in Lan Kwai Fong
And of course Halloween in Hong Kong wouldn’t be Halloween in Hong Kong without the infamous Lan Kwai Fong celebrations. This year there will be three major themed street parties throughout the month, starting with ‘Monster DJ Night’, then ‘Wizard Block Party’ and finally ‘Monsters Night’. Each event will feature fancy dress, live street broadcasts, themed photo installations, DJ performances and dining experiences; more details online.
'The Grave Rave' at Ocean Park - until November 1
Halloween Month - spooktacular happenings at Ocean park
The popular Hong Kong Island theme park presents 'The Grave Rave' as its annual ‘Halloween Fest’ this year, with four thrilling scare experiences and a packed line-up of Halloween entertainment. Highlights include a collaboration with internationally renowned artist Jackson Wang for an immersive, multi-sensory horror experience. In addition, there’ll be themed dining, limited-edition merchandise and a series of interactive activities; more details online.
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