What’s New In Hong Kong 2026: Events, Openings, And Family-Friendly Experiences

Big Family-Friendly Events In 2026

There's an abundance of exciting events on the horizon for 2026 that the whole family will love! And parents, rest assured—we've got some fantastic experiences lined up just for you as well! Whether you're looking for fun-filled activities for the kids or engaging events for adults, there's something for everyone to enjoy this year!

• The AIA Carnival 2026 brings 70 days of non-stop fun and excitement from December 22 to March 1! This year’s theme, “Hong Kong Tradition,” pays tribute to the city’s vibrant cultural heritage with over 30 exhilarating rides, engaging games, stunning photo opportunities, and world-class live performances—all set against Hong Kong’s iconic skyline. Don’t miss the Gandeys Circus, back with their brand-new “Winter World Circus” show, or the beloved Blue Girl Dai Pai Dong, where you can enjoy local dishes, refreshing draught beer, live music, and interactive games.
• Festilumi Hong Kong: Step into a world of light and imagination at Festilumi—a breathtaking nocturnal experience transforming Hong Kong’s Wan Chai Harbourfront into a glowing realm of wonder. Featuring over 20,000 stunning light sculptures, immersive themed worlds like Enchanted Maples & The Infinite Poles, and the world’s tallest tree of lights, this magical journey is perfect for families.
• The Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show 2026 brings world-class show jumping, elite riders, and thrilling family fun to kick off the Year of the Horse in style!
• Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon: Bring out those running shoes and challenge yourselves to the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon—perfect for moms and dads looking to stay healthy and fit together!
• KidsFest: This January and February, beloved children's books like The Gruffalo's Child and The 91-Storey Treehouse will come to life at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Don't miss out!
• Disney On Ice: Get ready to "Magic In The Stars" from January 23 to 26, 2026, and watch characters from Frozen, Encanto, Moana, and more skate to your favorite music.
• The 54th Hong Kong Arts Festival, Hong Kong’s premier international arts festival, returns in February and March 2026 with over 45 productions featuring 1,100 international and local artists, alongside 300 educational and outreach events (many of which are free to the public). Highlights include Ballet Nacional de España’s La Bella Otero (opening night), ballet superstar Roberto Bolle in Caravaggio, Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducting Bach and Mozart, Hong Kong’s Van Cliburn winner Aristo Sham, and the world premiere of KAGAMI—a mixed-reality performance created by the late Ryuichi Sakamoto and Tin Drum.
• The Big Bounce 2026: The world’s largest inflatable bounce experience returns to Hong Kong, certified by Guinness World Records! Covering 100,000 sq. ft., the event features four giant inflatable zones: the World’s Biggest Bounce House (16,000 sq. ft., 12 meters high), a 150-metre inflatable obstacle course, a Sport Slam arena, and the space-themed airSPACE Pink Alien fortress.
• Chinese New Year 2026: Hong Kong is welcoming the Year of the Horse with a bang! Expect fireworks, festive events, stunning floral displays, and memorable meals. Have you booked your Chinese New Year Camps yet?
• HSBC LIV Golf Hong Kong: The world’s most electrifying golf tournament returns for its third year in March 2026 with a landmark title partnership with HSBC. Watch 54 of LIV Golf’s international stars compete in simultaneous individual and team competition across three days of fan-fueled action, fast-paced play, live entertainment, and vibrant experiences. Expect LIV Golf’s signature fan village, live music performances, interactive experiences, and enhanced viewing platforms.
• WestK FunFest 2026: The family-friendly cultural event returns this spring with a packed schedule of international acts from March to April 2026—stay tuned!
• Hong Kong Rugby Sevens: Experience a Sevens like no other at their new home at Kai Tak Stadium! This year promises surprises and thrills. Book your tickets now for this 3-day extravaganza in April 2026.
• Keinemusik Hong Kong: Get ready for a night of dance (April 5, 2026) and dream by the water as Keinemusik—the Berlin-based electronic music collective featuring Adam Port, &ME, and Rampa—brings their signature deep house and melodic techno sound to Hong Kong. This outdoor waterfront event promises an unforgettable sonic journey with one of the world’s most celebrated DJ collectives.
• World-Class Concerts and Music Festivals: Stay updated with the best musical happenings coming to Hong Kong and Macau in 2026. But be quick—tickets sell out fast!
• Amazing Art Exhibitions: There's much to look forward to in 2026, including Art Basel, Art Central, Affordable Art Fair, and so much more!
• Buddha’s Birthday Carnival at Victoria Park: Integrating arts, entertainment, cuisine, and religious culture, this beloved annual celebration offers cultural performances, booth games, and vegetarian delicacies. Various activities to cleanse and purify the mind are available, including bathing the Buddha, sutra transcription, wish-making by striking a bell, reading at the Cloud and Water Mobile Library, and tea chan (zen) ceremonies—all designed to cultivate a sense of inner peace and serenity.
• HYROX: Get on the HYROX bandwagon this year—everyone is doing it! Stay tuned for when registration opens again in Hong Kong for 2026.
• Hong Kong Palace Museum is rolling out nine new exhibitions in 2026, including four new shows co‑organised with Beijing’s Palace Museum and three major international collaborations (Met Museum jewellery, Silk Roads Buddhist art, Eastern Orthodox icons). Ongoing blockbusters like “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” (extended to 31 August 2026) and immersive digital show “The Ways in Patterns” (extended to 30 March 2026) give you ready‑made “edutainment” angles for families.
• Hong Kong Comic Con 2026: Hong Kong will host its first official Comic Con in 2026, marking a major moment for the city’s pop culture and entertainment scene! Expect celebrity guest appearances (possibly including Marvel or DC actors based on past San Diego and Tokyo Comic Cons), cosplay competitions, gaming areas, art displays, exclusive merchandise, and themed panels designed for fans across comics, film, television, anime, and games.

New & Trending Activities And Things To Do With Kids In Hong Kong 2026

• KidZania: One of Hong Kong's most eagerly awaited attractions is still surrounded by uncertainty, with various sources suggesting a potential opening in 2026 or 2027. Stay tuned here for updates as more information becomes available.
• Kai Tak: The New Family Powerhouse
  Kai Tak has officially become one of Hong Kong’s hottest family destinations for 2026. With Kai Tak Sports Park fully operational (anchored by the Kai Tak Get Set Go! 2026 carnival on January 31–February 1), plus two major malls (The Twins and AIRSIDE), you can easily spend an entire weekend here.
  • The Twins (SOGO Kai Tak): The 6th Floor is entirely dedicated to Baby & Kids, housing Hong Kong’s largest “Baby Mart” with 120+ brands, including Miki House, plus flagship sportswear stores like FILA and ASICS on lower levels.
  • EpicLand Kai Tak Chapter: The Discovery Bay playground legend has opened a massive new branch at Kai Tak Retail Mall 2.
  • Kai Tak Get Set Go! 2026 (Jan 31–Feb 1): Over 60 free game booths, baby crawling competitions, sports trials, balance bikes, roller skating, fencing, and rope nets.
  • Playfield 5: The stunning playground at Kai Tak continues to draw crowds.
• Hopewell Mall: The Wan Chai Family Kingdom
  The new Hopewell Mall has positioned itself as the “Queen’s Road East Family Kingdom,” where you can genuinely spend an entire Saturday without leaving the building. There's also an entire floor dedicated to kids' amenities, toys and clothes.
  • Kiztopia (Largest in HK): 17,000 sq. ft. with an 18-zone superhero theme.
  • Whimsy: A massive 36,000 sq. ft. flagship bringing back classic carnival games, bumper cars, and redemption games.
  • One Small Step: A chic family café and playroom combo where parents can enjoy proper meals (think avocado toast and quality coffee) while toddlers play in a visible, pastel-toned zone.
• The Peak: Dining Renaissance
  The Peak has been revitalized as a family-friendly dining destination, thanks to Black Sheep Restaurants leading the charge with a cluster of crowd-pleasing venues, but they’re not alone in transforming this iconic mountaintop into Hong Kong’s most exciting new food hub and family-friendly neighbourhood. Other than Falcone, Peak Pizza, Messina, La Vache!, we've seen exciting new openings by Bakehouse and Snack Baby Gelato.
• New Playgrounds & Outdoor Spaces: Sai Ying Pun Waterfront Park, East Coast Boardwalk, The Wonderful Town Of Play and many more.
• New Karting Track in Yuen Long: Have you checked out the newly opened Devil Karting yet?
• The West Kowloon Lyric Theatre Complex, the final piece of the West Kowloon development, is set for completion in 2026. Expected to open for public performances by late 2026 or early 2027, this state-of-the-art venue will become Hong Kong’s new hub for dance and theater, with family-friendly matinees likely relocating from the Cultural Centre.

New Restaurants In Hong Kong For Families In 2026

When it comes to the diversity of cuisines in Hong Kong, we are truly spoiled for choice! The fast pace of city life means a new restaurant always seems to be opening somewhere, whether on the Island, the Kowloon, or in the New Territories. Keep up to date with all the latest restaurant openings in 2026 here - we update it every month!

Hong Kong's healthy dining scene is thriving in 2026, fueled by a fitness boom and the demand for macro-friendly, Instagram-worthy brunch spots. Mason Pocket (Sheung Wan) opened in December 2025, offering artisanal breads, hearty brunch plates, and must-try Portuguese egg tarts at Queen’s Terrace. Matcha lovers can now visit Matchali Central (Lyndhurst Terrace), which debuted the same month, featuring exclusive drinks like the Banana Bread Matcha Latte alongside ceremonial-grade matcha products. Social Goods (Central), led by Chris Lafayet, just opened in January 2026 on Pottinger Street, serving French pastries, modern brunch dishes, and protein-packed options for the fitness crowd, plus a Matchali collaboration latte. Meanwhile, Jamba continues to expand after its Hong Kong debut in 2025, now with a new location in Central’s L Place and more openings planned for 2026. Also on the horizon for this year: the arrival of Manteigaria, the famed Portuguese tart specialist.

New Hotels In Hong Kong For 2026

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New Family-Friendly Hotels In Asia For 2026

• Bulgari Resort Ranfushi, Maldives – Opening 2026 A 20‑hectare private‑island escape in Raa Atoll with just 54 keys (including a standalone Bulgari Villa), four signature restaurants and a serious spa, bringing polished Italian glamour to barefoot Maldivian island life.
• KAIA Koh Phangan, Thailand – Opening 2026 A “conscious luxury” retreat on Koh Phangan’s quieter northeast, pairing tented suites and sea‑facing villas with fire‑cooked beach dinners, nature‑led wellness and community‑driven programming—very much the eco‑design darling to watch.
• Chatrium Rawai Resort Phuket, Thailand – Opening 2026 Five‑star hideaway on Phuket’s calmer southern coast with a fishbone layout that maximises Andaman Sea views, a spa, beach hut and waterfront pool deck—built for slow‑motion family holidays away from Patong’s chaos.
• Meliá Aurea Nha Trang, Vietnam – Opening 2026 Mediterranean‑inspired beachfront resort tied into a lively coastal precinct of theatres, casinos and a boardwalk, blending lush gardens, full‑service spa and European polish with Nha Trang’s fun, seaside energy.
• Park Hyatt Phu Quoc, Vietnam – Opening Spring 2026 Ultra‑refined, low‑rise hideaway on a 160‑acre site in southwest Phu Quoc, with villas and suites tucked between forested hills and the sea, plus a serious spa and destination dining—positioned as one of Vietnam’s most luxe new stays.
• Anantara Xiling Snow Mountain Chengdu Resort, China – Opening 2026 Alpine‑style resort an hour from Chengdu offering direct access to skiing at Xiling Snow Mountain, Huashuiwan hot springs and the nearby Giant Panda Reserve—ideal for combining snow, hot springs and panda spotting in one trip.
• Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel (Re‑opening Q2 2026), Thailand: Bangkok’s grand dame returns from a major transformation with new Garden Suites featuring private plunge pools and a Jim Thompson‑designed signature suite, plus its legendary Sunday brunch and World Gourmet Festival still anchoring the city’s food scene.
• Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Opening Late 2026 Landing in KL’s Golden Triangle with 23 floors and 272 suites, this high‑rise flagship promises big‑city glamour, sky‑high views and one of Malaysia’s most impressive pillarless ballrooms—built for splashy events and luxe urban staycays.
• JW Marriott Bali Ubud Resort & Spa, Indonesia – Opening March 2026 Perched above Ubud’s jungle with 101 villas, four restaurants and a “Sunset Jungle Club,” this is set up as Bali’s new go‑to for wellness‑leaning travellers who still want a bit of scene with their spa time.
• Imperial Hotel, Kyoto, Japan – Opening March 5, 2026 A revival of the iconic Imperial brand inside century‑old Yasaka Kaikan in Gion, featuring tatami‑lined rooms, handcrafted details and views across Kyoto’s rooftops—one of the most atmospheric new city hotels in Japan for 2026.

New Movies In Hong Kong For 2026

Moviegoers can look forward to an exciting lineup of films, particularly family-friendly ones. From beloved characters returning for new adventures to fresh stories that promise to captivate audiences of all ages, this year is set to deliver a diverse array of cinematic experiences. With animated features, live-action adaptations, and heartwarming tales, families will have plenty of options to enjoy together at the theater. Here’s a look at some of the most anticipated releases for 2026. Need help finding family-friendly movie theatres? Click here - we will sort you!

Upcoming family-friendly movies in Hong Kong 2026: