What's Happening in Hong Kong, July 2026
Updated: Jul 4
Welcome to the second half of the year, and to continuing feeling sticky, hot, and ever so slightly irritable from all the umbrella dodging. With any luck, the worst of the rain is behind us, and it's smooth sailing into sunny days and trips to the beach from here. If not (it isn't), we've rounded up plenty of What's Happening in Hong Kong this July to keep you distracted: World Cup finale parties, ten days of dining deals from Black Sheep, Hong Kong's first Jesus Christ Superstar, and Sham Shui Po's inaugural comedy festival, to name a few!
Market Place: Flavours of Europe, until 30 July
Euro Summer without the plane ticket! Market Place is taking shoppers on a taste tour of the continent this summer with Flavours of Europe, running until 30 July. Expect new arrivals like Spain's SanLucar flat peaches (HKD$39 per 500g), Hergosan Iberian pork (selected cuts at HKD$69 per pack), Pastificio Gaetarelli's handcrafted pasta (HKD$70 per pack), and Carabineros Scarlet Shrimp XL (HKD$588 per 400g box), alongside European snacks, chocolate, wines, and beers. Selected stores are also hosting prosciutto carving demos and cheese and wine pairings throughout the run. Note that promotional prices are only guaranteed until 10 July, so make sure not to miss out on the deals!
📍 Market Place at The Wai, K11, Olympian City 2, Repulse Bay, Discovery Bay, plus 3hreesixty at ELEMENTS and Oliver's The Delicatessen in Central. Until 30 July 2026 (promotional prices valid until 10 July 2026). For more information, click here.
Flower Miffy Pop-up, until 16 August
Japan's beloved Flower Miffy has hopped into Causeway Bay with a pop-up dedicated to all things bunny and blooms. The highlight is the Flower Buffet, where you can build your own personalised Miffy bouquet from plush flowers, greenery, and the brand's signature packaging, or opt for a ready-made dried arrangement if DIY isn't quite your thing. Beyond the bouquets, expect a full haul of cute collectables: illustration-inspired vases, plant pots, tea sets, and totes galore, plus a bonus collectable card with every HK$300 spent.
📍 G-01, wwwtc mall, 280 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay. Until 16 August 2026.
Jesus Christ Superstar, 8 July - 1 August
Over 55 years after it first hit Broadway, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera classic finally makes its Hong Kong debut this July. This Olivier Award-winning revival, first staged at London's Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and directed by Timothy Sheader, brings glittery, modern-rock energy to the biblical story of Jesus's final days, told through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Expect all the iconic numbers: "Superstar," "I Don't Know How to Love Him" and "Gethsemane" among them, performed in English with Chinese subtitles. Following sold-out seasons in London, North America, the UK and Australia, this is definitely one to book ahead of time!
📍 Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
8 July - 1 August 2026. Tue - Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm & 7pm; For more information and tickets, click here.
International Arts Carnival, 10 July - 16 August
Hong Kong's summer arts staple is back, bringing over 100 performances and family-friendly programmes to venues across the whole city. This year's lineup features artists from the UK, Spain, Canada, Korea, and Hong Kong, spanning from acrobatics, dance and music, to theatre and multimedia. The opening act is Starchitects by the UK's Motionhouse, a space-themed acrobatic spectacle, combining aerial stunts with digital projection, making its Hong Kong debut from 10 - 12 July. Other highlights include the martial arts theatre production Soul of Shaolin, Spain's playful contemporary dance show PLAY, and a full slate of interactive theatre, concerts, and workshops designed to spark young imaginations.
📍 Various venues, including Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hong Kong Space Museum, Yuen Long Theatre and Sha Tin Town Hall
11 July - 16 August 2026; For more information and tickets, click here.
Black Sheep's Black Series, 10 - 19 July
Black Sheep's signature dining festival returns for its Summer Tour edition, bringing 10 days of curated menus and exceptional value across its citywide restaurant portfolio. The headline act is the Hong Kong debut of LA's Tacos 1986, taking over Taqueria Super Macho from 15 - 17 July with flame-grilled carne asada and pork al pastor sliced straight off the trompo. Michelin-starred Belon is opening its Chef's Counter for a 10-course anniversary menu (HKD$2,088), whilst a run of new burger-and-drink pairings lands at Le Bar at Jean-Pierre, The Polo Club and La Vache!, alongside decadent weekend brunches and everyday deals like HKD$50 slices at Butter (YES!). Bookings are open from day (3 July) on a first-come, first-served basis, and are non-refundable, so it is very worth getting in early if there's a menu you've got your eye on.
📍 Across Black Sheep Restaurants; 10 - 19 July 2026; For more information and bookings, click here.
Royal Garden Kowloon East Hotel, 11 July - 30 August
Hong Kong's newest urban resort, Royal Garden Kowloon East Hotel, is rolling out its first-ever family programme, and it's a step up from the usual "kids stay free" deal. Available on weekends only, the Summer Fun Family Package includes a one-night stay in a newly renovated Urban Oasis Room, a 90-minute Candy Workshop, and a Sunday morning Parenting Yoga session for a proper family reset. Little ones can also pick from two brand-new themed family rooms: the fairytale-inspired Mountain Dream Castle or the adventure-ready Forest Explorer Camp, both complete with slides, secret hideaways, and a souvenir "bear" room key to take home. Round it out with daily breakfast, access to the new Giggle Hill kids' club, and an optional dinner add-on at Ponentino, the hotel's new Italian rooftop restaurant, and it's the best weekend escape without leaving the city.
📍 The Royal Garden Kowloon East, Tseung Kwan O
Weekends only, 11 July - 30 August 2026. From HKD$2,388 for two adults and one child (one night).
For more information and bookings, click here.
Sham Shui Po International Comedy Festival, 11 - 19 July
Sham Shui Po gets its first comedy festival this July, bringing together Hong Kong and UK-based performers for four nights of stand-up at cultural hub Wontonmeen. Split across four distinctly themed programmes, expect everything from the trials of "literary youth" to eccentric elderly tales, with each night bringing a fresh line-up and a different flavour of humour. Kick things off with Literary Youth Self-Help Plan on 11 July, followed by Dog-Head Snake Banquet on 12 July, Eccentric Elderly Tales on 18 July, and the festival closer, Snakes, Vegetables, Cakes, and Rice Dumplings, on 19 July. An independent affair, grounded in Sham Shui Po's community-first character; this festival is worth catching if you want a taste of Hong Kong comedy away from the usual Central circuit.
📍 Wontonmeen, 135 Lai Chi Kok Road, Sham Shui Po; 11, 12, 18 & 19 July 2026, 8pm - 10pm. HK$180 per show.
For more information and tickets, click here.
The 36th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 15 - 21 July
Asia's biggest literary gathering is back for its 36th edition, transforming the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre into a week-long marketplace of ideas. This year's theme, "World of Art & Culture," brings together over 600 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions, spanning fiction, non-fiction, children's books, rare collectibles, and everything in between. Beyond shopping for your next great read, expect a packed programme of author talks, cultural forums, new book release sessions, and autograph signings, making it as much a cultural event as a retail one. Last year's edition drew in nearly 50,000 visitors, so try your best to arrive early or aim for a weekday afternoon if you want to browse in peace, and make sure to bring a tote bag as you'll most likely leave with more than you planned.
📍 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai; 15 - 21 July 2026; For more information and tickets, click here.
2026 FIFA World Cup Finals, 18 - 20 July
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest edition yet, with 48 teams and 104 matches across the US, Mexico and Canada, reaches its peak this July, with the final kicking off at 3am HKT on 20 July! Lan Kwai Fong is going all in for the Grand Finale Weekend (18 - 20 July), shutting down streets for a full open-air fan zone with giant screens, live music, food stalls, and street games, capping off a six-week carnival across more than 20 participating venues. Prefer something a little cosier? Dockyard at the Kerry Hotel is throwing a final-day party with a three-hour free-flow package, while Jack's Racquet Room at Tai Kwun runs all-day screenings with priority access for the knockout stages, and Wan Chai Stadium stays open 24 hours for anyone determined to catch every single match, day or night. Whichever way you're watching, expect Hong Kong's night-owl sports bar scene to be operating at full capacity for one last hurrah!
📍 Various venues, including Lan Kwai Fong, Dockyard at Kerry Hotel, Jack's Racquet Room, and Wan Chai Stadium. 18 - 20 July 2026.
All event details are subject to change. Please check with the official organisers for the most up-to-date and accurate information before attending.
