Written by HK Cheapo
April in Hong Kong is packed with culture, tradition, and action — and a little ice hockey thrown in, for good measure. The Cheung Chau Bun Festival brings towering bun displays and lively parades, while the French May Arts Festival fills the city with theatre, dance, and music. Film lovers can dive into the Hong Kong International Film Festival, featuring premieres and global cinema. And don’t miss these major art exhibitions.
Traditional Festivals
Tin Hau Festival 2025
If you’re planning a junk boat party in Hong Kong, attending the Tin Hau Festival might just be the best insurance policy for smooth sailing.
In Hong Kong, the Tin Hau Festival is a vibrant celebration honoring the Goddess of the Sea, reflecting the city’s deep-rooted maritime heritage. On this day, over 70 Tin Hau temples across the region become focal points for festivities. One of the most renowned celebrations occurs in the fishing village of Sai Kung, where locals decorate boats with colorful flags and offer sacrifices to ensure safe voyages.
Cheung Chau Bun Festival 2025
If you’ve ever thought, “Climbing a 60-foot tower covered in buns sounds like a blast,” then the Cheung Chau Bun Festival is your kind of party. Every year, the usually serene island of Cheung Chau transforms into a bustling hub of quirky traditions and vibrant celebrations. The festival’s pièce de résistance? The Bun Scrambling Competition, where daring participants scale towering bamboo structures adorned with thousands of steamed buns, all in the name of good fortune and bragging rights. The island goes vegetarian for three days, with even the local McDonald’s swapping out Big Macs for mushroom burgers.
Exhibitions
A Movable Feast: The Culture of Food and Drink in China
Ever wondered how ancient Chinese picnics looked? The Hong Kong Palace Museum is serving up ‘A Movable Feast: The Culture of Food and Drink in China’ from March 19 to June 18. This exhibition showcases over 110 artifacts spanning 5,000 years, from Neolithic pottery to Qing dynasty picnic sets.
Picasso for Asia — A Conversation
Prepare to have your artistic horizons expanded at M+ in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District, where the exhibition Picasso for Asia — A Conversation is turning heads from March 15 to July 13. This isn’t just another Picasso showcase; it’s a cultural dialogue featuring over 60 of his masterpieces alongside approximately 130 works by 30 Asian and Asian-diasporic artists. Co-presented by M+ and the Musée national Picasso-Paris, this exhibition explores Picasso’s influence on Asian art, offering fresh perspectives on his legacy.
Arts and Culture
French May Arts Festival 2025
French May Arts Festival 2025 runs from March 15 to July 13. This year’s theme, ‘Vive L’art’, brings over 60 diverse programs to Hong Kong, including art exhibitions, cinema, music, dance, theatre, and gastronomy. Highlights include the French GourMay Food and Wine Festival in May, celebrating French spirits and cuisine, and Le Bal, a Belle Époque-inspired street parade featuring horse-drawn carriages, dancers, and acrobats at Tai Kwun. Music enthusiasts can look forward to performances by renowned artists like Gautier Capuçon and the Trio Wanderer. There will be nearly a hundred programmes to choose from!
Hong Kong International Film Festival 2025
With nearly 200 films from 69 countries, including six world premieres, this year’s lineup offers a rich tapestry of storytelling. The festival opens with Tetsuya Nakashima’s “The Brightest Sun” and Chong Keat Aun’s “Pavane for an Infant,” and closes with Dag Johan Haugerud’s “Dreams (Sex Love),” fresh from its Golden Bear win at the Berlinale. Don’t miss the chance to engage with acclaimed filmmakers like Leos Carax and Sakura Ando, who will be conducting masterclasses.
Food and Drink
COFFEE HONG KONG x Tokyo Coffee Festival
The Tokyo Coffee Festival is set to bring its passion for specialty coffee to Hong Kong as part of COFFEE HONG KONG @ WestK. Since its inception in 2015, the Tokyo Coffee Festival has attracted top roasters, industry experts, and thousands of coffee enthusiasts. Now, it’s making its debut in Hong Kong.
Sports
Mega Ice Hockey 5’s
Calling all ice hockey fans! If you’re in search of a free yet exciting ice hockey event, look no further. The Mega Ice Hockey 5’s is a competely free tournament featuring over 80 teams from across the globe. Don’t miss this world-class ice hockey event.
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