6 things to do in Hong Kong this Autumn
Backstreet Boys DNA World Tour
Prepare for some 90s nostalgia and head back to Macau to catch the Backstreet Boys on the road for their largest world tour in 18 years. Don’t miss your chance to relive more than 20 years of smash hits including Quit Playing Games With My Heart, I Want It That Way and Incomplete!
When: October 19 (Sat), 8pm
Where: Cotai Arena, The Venetian, Macau
Price: From $688. Tickets available online
Marco Polo German Bierfest 2019 (Cancelled)
October’s here, and you know what that means: the Marco Polo German Bierfest is here again! Set against backdrop of the spectacular harbour views at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, the party runs for 11 straight days, featuring performances by German band Die Notenhobler.
When: October 17-27 (Thu-Sun), 6-11pm
Where: Viewing Platform, Level 6, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui
Price: Sun to Thu: Adults $160, children $120. Fri and Sat: Adults $280, children $160
Rotten Head Festival (Cancelled)
Rotten Head Fest promises to become the most exciting thing to happen to Lantau Island since the Mongol invasion of 1276. Featuring 10 Hong Kong craft breweries, delicious food stalls, a handicraft market and even a dedicated kids’ dance tent, this family-friendly event is undoubtedly going to be one to remember!
When: October 26 (Sat), 12-10pm
Where: Tat Tung Road Park, Tat Tung Road, Tung Chung
Price: Adults $300, children $120 and under 12’s go free. Tickets available online
Pink Massage for Breast Health
Hong Kong Breast Massage Foundation is hosting a fundraising walk on the Peak to support International Breast Massage Awareness month. Make sure to do your part this year – don’t forget to dress in pink and bring a reusable bottle!
When: October 27 (Sun), 8:15am-1pm
Where: Peak Road Garden, The Peak
Price: $350.
Asia Contemporary Art Show
More than 1,500 pieces of modern art from the world’s most dynamic and promising artists will be on show across 65 different art spaces. Featured artists include Christophe Dénoux from France, who does stunning glass mosaic work, and Toshimitsu Imai, who was an influential 20th-century avant-grade Japanese artist.
When: October 4-7 (Fri-Mon), times vary
Where: Conrad Hotel, Pacific Place, Admiralty
Price: $270. Tickets available online
Read more: 5 art exhibitions to see in Hong Kong in October
RunITALY (Cancelled)
An Italian-style family run with an 8km individual run and 1km family run. After the races, participants and the public will be able to celebrate Italian-style, with freshly baked goodies, delicious Italian wines and exciting live performances to end the afternoon with fun.
When: October 7 (Mon)
Where: Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, Sha Tin
How much: Individual run $300, family run $220 per team