Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races

Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races
Date: 27-28 June, 2026
Venue: Central Harbourfront
Tickets: Free

Chinese New Year Night Parade 2026

The annual Chinese New Year Night Parade lit up the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui on 17 February to celebrate the first day of the Year of the Horse.

This year’s parade, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and themed “Best Fortune. World Party”, featured over 50 floats and performing groups from around the world welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse.

Find out more events to celebrate the start of the Year of the Snake at the HKTB Guide to Chinese New Year in Hong Kong website.

International Chinese New Year Night Parade 2026
Date: 8pm, 17 February 2026
Venue: Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: Free

images: HKTB

Year of the Horse Night Parade

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) annual Chinese New Year Night Parade will light up the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui to celebrate the first day of the Year of the Horse.

The Year of the Horse symbolises strength, success and positive momentum in Chinese culture.

The first float and parade group will arrive at Canton Road at around 8:30pm and at Nathan Road at around 9pm. The last float will arrive at the endpoint at around 10:30pm.

Year of the Horse Night Parade
Date: 8pm, 17 February, 2026
Venue: Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: Free

Chinese New Year Night Parade

Chinese New Year Night Parade
Date: 8pm, 17 February, 2026
Venue: Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: Free

Hong Kong New Year Countdown

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted the New Year Countdown at the Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct in Central for the first time. The event featured a mix of live music and a light show, bringing locals, visitors and global audiences together to welcome 2026.

Air Supply and local artists Jay Fung and Cloud Wang performed to entertain the large crowds.

A themed “New Hopes, New Beginnings” three-minute light show was staged on the façades of eight buildings featuring giant countdown clocks and dazzling light patterns to welcome the New Year.

If we’re being honest, the event was kinda pathetic compared to New Year’s Eve countdowns across the world. An oppourtunity to promote Hong Kong to the world, while entertaining HongKongers, sadly wasted.

Hong Kong New Year Countdown
Date: Midnight, 31 December, 2025
Venue: Chater Street, Hong Kong
Tickets: Free

photos: HKTB