Moon Festival 2025
One of Hong Kong’s biggest and most cherished cultural celebrations is almost upon us — the Mid-Autumn Festival, which will fall on October 6, 2025. Beyond the beloved tradition of shopping for and gifting beautifully crafted mooncakes to family, friends, and colleagues, there are numerous vibrant activities and events that you can explore to truly immerse yourself in the festive spirit. Imagine colourful lantern carnivals lighting up the night, awe-inspiring fire dragon dances weaving through the streets, and an innovative, first-of-its-kind drone show illuminating the sky. Be sure to mark your calendar for a whole month filled with exciting and unforgettable Mid-Autumn Festival events that you won’t want to miss.
Victoria Park Mid-Autumn Festival And Lantern Display
For a perfect family outing, visit the Victoria Park Mid-Autumn Festival. Celebrate traditional Chinese elements and the 2025 National Games with dazzling lantern displays. Enjoy a vibrant market featuring pop-up shops, food stalls, traditional snacks, and unique crafts for all ages.
How much: free
When: September 30 – October 7, 2025 | Lighting-up time: 6:30pm - 11:00pm (extended to midnight on October 6, 2025)
Where: Victoria Park Soccer Pitch, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, https://www.cpo.gov.hk/
Hong Kong Cultural Center Piazza
Mid-Autumn Lantern Display
The Hong Kong Cultural Center Piazza always has some beautiful lantern displays, and if you're in the area, it's always worth checking out as it's close to the Star Ferry Terminal and on the way to major hotspots in TST. Kids will love it.
How much: free
When: September 25 to October 19, 2025: Lighting-up time: 6:30pm - 11:00pm (extended to midnight on October 6, 2025)
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Center Piazza, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, https://www.cpo.gov.hk/
Moon Fest Lumiere At Lee Tung Avenue
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Lee Tung Avenue, one of Hong Kong’s most iconic pedestrian streets. Don’t miss Moon Fest Lumiere 2025, where over 800 colorful lanterns, including goldfish-shaped designs, light up the 200-meter tree-lined walkway, creating stunning photo opportunities. Enjoy extended hours until midnight on the festival day (6 October 2025) and weekends, with the magical lights glowing from 5pm. Highlights include Fire Dragon Dance performances, charity markets, workshops, and enchanting Chinese music by young talents—perfect for a festive family outing!
How much: free
When: October 1 - 26, 2025
Where: Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen's Road East, Wan
Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance
The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is a dazzling Mid-Autumn Festival tradition in Hong Kong. Originating in the 19th century to ward off a plague, a massive dragon made of thousands of incense sticks winds through Tai Hang’s streets, carried by 300 performers. Now a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, it draws crowds for three nights of vibrant, fiery spectacle.
How much: free
When: October 5-7, 2025 at around 8:15–10:30pm
Where: Tai Hang, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong | Best vantage point: Wun Sha Street and Tung Lo Wan Road
Mid-Autumn At Kai Tak Sports Park
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in elegant style at Kai Tak Sports Park until 13 October with the enchanting event A Celestial Mid-Autumn. Marvel at the impressive 5-meter tall glowing Jade Rabbit and luminous moon, perfect for capturing stunning photos by the shimmering water. Don’t miss the vibrant Light-Up Bubble Party from 4 to 7 October, featuring lively live music performances, exciting Magic AR experiences in collaboration with Hong Kong Disneyland, and the chance to indulge in exquisite cuisine at new waterfront dining venues such as Phaya Asura and La Baia.
When: Now - October 13, 2025
Where: Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong, https://www.kaitaksportspark.com.hk/
Joyful Night, Moonlit Blue Exhibition at Blue House
Every Mid-autumn festival, Wan Chai’s iconic Blue House organises its annual “Joyful Night, Moonlit Blue” exhibition, where hand-painted lanterns decorate one of best heritage buildings in Hong Kong. Up to 700 lanterns are usually suspended from the building’s façade facing Stone Nullah Road and in the courtyard.
Where: Blue House, 72A Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai
When: October 1-20, 2025
How to get there: Head to Wan Chai MTR Station (Exit A3) or the O’Brien Street tram stop, and turn left on to Spring Garden Lane from Johnston Road. Then turn left again on to Queen’s Road East. Walk another two minutes to reach Stone Nullah Lane.
Tai O Water Village Lantern Festival
Tai O, known as Hong Kong's Venice, features stilt houses, shrimp paste, and a lantern festival honoring the moon goddess Chang’e. Over 800 paper lanterns light the waterways, viewed best from Tai O Square’s mural. Visitors can join the Tai O Night Boat Parade on traditional sampans, showcasing lantern-lit boats and riverside displays. Online registration is recommended.
Where: Tai O village, Lantau Island
When: October 1, 2025 onwards
Lights on: 6:30pm-9:30pm
How to get there: Take the MTR to Tung Chung Station and take the No. 11 bus to Tai O. Alternatively, you can take the Mui Wo Ferry from Central Pier No. 6, and then take the No. 1 bus to Tai O. There is also a Tuen Mun-Tung Chung-Tai O ferry service.
Don't forget to check out our detailed guide on how to make Moon Cake next, so you can enjoy this traditional treat made beautifully at home.
