Advertisement
Advertisement
-
TOPIC

On Our Radar

On Our Radar
The latest news, analysis and opinion on On Our Radar. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
The Czech Republic’s National Theatre Brno will perform Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin at the 54th Hong Kong Arts Festival. Photo: National Theatre Brno
Hong Kong Arts Festival

The Hong Kong Arts Festival is back. These are the shows to book first

Tradition meets tech as stages both real and virtual host dance, music and immersive magic.

Year of the Horse 2026

Fireworks views, fortune tosses – and the city’s most wanted tables

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Beare’s Premiere Music Festival 2026 bids farewell to Hong Kong

Where to eat in Hong Kong

A Napa legend, a Cantonese feast and a very bold pairing

The Californian vineyard that stunned the wine world 50 years ago is being paired with Cantonese cuisine.

The Napa Valley’s Château Montelena is collaborating with Hong Kong restaurant Lai Ching Heen for a wine pairing dinner. Photo: courtesy Château Montelena
Christmas

What to do in Hong Kong this Christmas, from feasts to circus acts

Our guide to some of the events lighting up the city this holiday season – plus the best takeaway menus for Christmas dinner at home.

Architecture and design

Desert palettes with holographic projections at Maison&Objet Intérieurs

A Beijing courtyard home with a Parisian lens, New Delhi meets European geometry – here’s what you’ll see at the design fair’s second edition.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Music

Slow mornings, island air and 30-plus acts: CT Music Fest rethinks the formula

CT Music Fest heads to the Saiyuen campsite for 3 days of close listening, community vibes and a Hong Kong-first artist lineup.

A band plays at last year’s CT Music Fest, which is back for its third edition. Photo: courtesy CT Music Fest
Wellness

Yoga, ballet and kombucha: the festival helping Hongkongers slow down

Hong Kong Ballet dancers, scientists and local artists converge at Eaton HK’s Consciousness Festival to explore the art of self-care.

Art

Good enough to eat? What happens when a chef and photographic artist join forces

Chef David Lai and artist David Leung dish up a unique cross-disciplinary experience at the Tsim Sha Tsui art residency.

Hong Kong

The Avengers of pop culture are floating into Hong Kong. And one of them is purple

Colossal inflatables turn the harbour into their paddle pool from October 25, plus a waterfront market of collectibles and games.

Giant inflatable sculptures of (clockwise from top left) Labubu, Grimace, Elmo and Doraemon are prepared for a sea trial in Tsing Yi, Hong Kong, in September. Photo: Elson Li
Art

The exhibition where viral robots meet absurdist avatars and dark humour

From VR-driven games to sculptures exploring gender dynamics, Tai Kwun’s largest show yet examines China’s digital transformation.

Can’t Help Myself (2016) by Sun Yuan and Peng Yu. Photo: courtesy Sun Yuan, Peng Yu
Wine and Spirits

Where to drink ahead of the World’s 50 Best Bars awards in Hong Kong

Get the pre-gaming in as top local venues team up with some of the best watering holes on the planet.

Mid-Autumn Festival

The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance: a raucous tradition since the Qing dynasty

The flaming beast is ready to once again turn the neighbourhood’s sleepy streets into a riotous spectacle of sparks.

Hong Kong

The Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett is hosting a speaking tour in Hong Kong

The British entrepreneur and podcast host is bringing his ‘Business & Life Speaking Tour’ to Hong Kong – here’s what you need to know.

British entrepreneur and podcast host Steven Bartlett. Photo: Getty Images
LGBTQ

The Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival is more relevant than ever

Showing 22 movies and 37 shorts, the 36th HKLGFF is a critical reflection on the challenges faced by an LGBTQ community under threat around the world.

A still from Thai lesbian romance Flat Girls, one of the closing films of the 36th Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

See Hong Kong in a different light from a tethered hot air balloon

Cappadocia and New Mexico are famed for their stunning hot air balloon landscapes – now Hong Kong is offering its own take.

Photography

Inside Horst P. Horst’s vision and the photographs that defined a century of style

A retrospective at City of Dreams Macau explores Horst P. Horst’s iconic work, from the Mainbocher Corset to surrealist collaborations and portraits of the era’s most recognisable names.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Food and Drinks

Savour sustainability at Landmark Mandarin Oriental’s anniversary dinner

Amber, Roganic, Feuille and Mora are collaborating for the first time, sharing their signature dishes for one night at Landmark Mandarin Oriental.

Amber restaurant, at The Landmark hotel in Hong Kong, part of the prestigious Mandarin Oriental chain. Photo: Handout
Video gaming

Hong Kong’s Restart! Beyond Gaming Exhibition offers pure nostalgia

If Little Fighter 2 or Atari push your nostalgia buttons, head to this free Hong Kong exhibition of retro gaming.

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Opera Hong Kong brings The Merry Widow to the local stage

This retelling of Franz Lehár’s humorous tale promises an entertaining night for both novices and aficionados.

Food and Drinks

Hong Kong new openings, from a Cristiano Ronaldo museum to culinary delights

Be spoilt for culinary choice courtesy of ZS Hospitality, grab some yakitori at Torikizoku, enjoy Italian cooking at The Lasagna Factory and celebrate CR7.

CR7 Life Museum provides an in-depth look at the life and career of Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: courtesy CR7 Life Museum
Pets in Hong Kong

Headline mews: Hong Kong Cat Expo returns to Wan Chai

It’s all pyramids, pedigree shows and kitty paraphernalia at this 3-day event.

Jennifer Cheung with her cat Ho Choi, winner of the Household Pet competition at last year’s Hong Kong Cat Expo. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong Football Festival 2025

Counting down to the Hong Kong Football Festival

Liverpool, AC Milan, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will go head to head when the 4 high-profile clubs come to town next week.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Book Fair turns 35 with more than 600 events

The 35th edition of the annual week-long expo encourages visitors to add the worlds of food and future tech to their literary menus.

Hong Kong culture

‘Neon Heroes’ shines light on Hong Kong’s illuminated heritage

A grandfather-grandson exhibition celebrates the former’s contribution to the Hong Kong cityscape’s neon-lit heydays.

Reach for the Stars by neon artist Jerry Loo. Photo: Neon Heroes
Art

M+ exhibition celebrates evolution of 20th century Cantonese art

The paintings, prints and other visual media of Guangdong show its transformative contribution to 20th century Chinese art.

Sewing for You (1941) by Wong Siu-ling. Photo: courtesy The Hong Kong Museum of Art
Art

Take a magic carpet ride at the Hong Kong Palace Museum

The wonders of imperial carpets and Islamic arts in all their tufted splendour are making their way to Hong Kong.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement