Written by HK Cheapo
June promises to leave you feeling fired up -– and we’re not just talking about the blistering hot weather. Sample whisky, learn about Hong Kong’s maritime legacy, and party it up all family-friendly along two of the city’s harbourfronts.
Festivals
French May Arts Festival
This year’s edition of the French May Arts Festival offers a diverse array of cultural events celebrating French heritage and promoting cultural exchange. The festival encourages audience participation with workshops and interactive experiences. All in all, there will be nearly a hundred programmes to choose from.
Refugee Week
Refugee Week is an annual open source festival each June celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking asylum. Founded in 1998 and held every year around World Refugee Day (20 June) in cities across the world, the Hong Kong chapter of the festival will be marking its third year this June. The series, running throughout the month, will feature arts, food, and cultural and educational activities.
SummerFest
SummerFest is an annual festival that takes place along two harbourfronts — Central and Wan Chai. Especially great for families, expect plenty of sports, games, and musical performances to liven up your weekends this summer.
Arts and Culture
A Movable Feast: The Culture of Food and Drink in China Special Exhibition
This exhibition offers a compelling journey through 5,000 years of culinary history, tracing how food, ingredients, and dining traditions have evolved across dynasties, trade routes, and cultures. There will be over 110 extraordinary artefacts, including eight national treasures from the Palace Museum, as well as rare loans from institutions such as the British Museum and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
ARTS‧TECH Exhibition 3.0 – The Lighthouse
Step into a glowing, dreamlike world at The Lighthouse, a site-specific art installation blending neon light, sound, and interactive tech on the Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront. Part of the ARTS‧TECH Exhibition series, it explores themes of home, memory, and connection through striking visuals and ambient soundscapes.
Picasso for Asia — A Conversation
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Picasso for Asia — A Conversation brings together over 60 iconic works by Picasso from the Musée national Picasso in Paris alongside 130 pieces by 30 artists from Asia and its diasporic communities. Beyond the artworks, visitors can engage with multimedia experiences, guided tours, and family-friendly activities. Public programs include talks, film screenings, and educational workshops exploring Picasso’s impact on contemporary art.
Food and Beverage
Whisky Festival
This two-day extravaganza will showcase an array of over 1,100 spirits sourced from renowned brands worldwide. There will be whisky masterclasses hosted by brand ambassadors and industry experts, vintage whiskeys from decades ago to sip and appraise, and even exclusive rarities.
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