Hong Kong in June: the best things to do for 2024

Originated in Thailand, the world’s first water music festival ‘S2O Songkran Music Festival’ is a brilliant fusion between the water-sprinkling rituals of Songkran – the traditional Thai celebration for washing away bad luck and embracing the new year, and the high-energy of pulsating electronic dance and pop music. Since its launch, the festival has been held in Asian countries such as Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and this summer, it’ll be returning to Hong Kong in full force.

From June 8 to 9, over the Dragon Boat Festival long weekend, expect to get soaking wet at the Central Harbourfront Event Space as the festival welcomes partygoers to dance under the glow of bright lights, get splashed with an enhanced 360 degree water splashing system with patterns synchronised to the music, and enjoy electrifying sets from heavy-weight DJs from around the world.

Alternatively, stay nice and dry by the Summer Beats Stage (non-wet zone), which will see the addition of Rap Shows & Dance Battles this year with rappers and street dance enthusiasts from Hong Kong and around the world showcasing their skills in friendly competitions. Last year's Glam Zone and Food Village will also make a comeback, ensuring that everyone can look fabulous and stay fuelled with food and drinks throughout the entire night.

Early bird tickets are available from 11am on Wednesday March 27 on Klook.com, where General Admission and VIP tickets will range from $780 to $2,680. Public ticket sales will begin immediately after early bird tickets are sold out, with General Admission and VIP tickets ranging from $980 to $2,880.

High Street’s infamous haunted house has turned into a colourful art space! Designed by local architect Stanley Siu, the ‘Love in the Light’ Luminart exhibition combines art, architecture, and technology in a stunning shows that takes visitors on a romantic journey through time. Running from now to May 21, 2025, this year-long exhibition sees the arched veranda of  the Sai Ying Pun Community Complex light up in a rainbow of colours every 10 minutes in the evening from 6pm to 10pm.

The site has a rich history in the district as an iconic landmark that was completed in 1892. Even after renovations in 1998, the unique L-shaped granite veranda stands tall with its early Baroque detailing, including intricately carved arches and finely chiselled granite throughout. Despite being nicknamed as the ‘High Street Haunted House’ – due to the numerous ghostly sightings and its supposed past as a former execution hall used by the Japanese troops in the war, this unique location has been a popular spot for wedding photoshoots over the years, and its charming design makes the perfect location for the exhibition’s intimate storytelling. Immerse yourself in the historic surroundings and dance between the lights and the shadows, letting the music take you through the tales of love, from the first glance to a promise of forever.

The iconic Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships is back! Returning to Stanley Main Beach on June 10, this year's event will feature over 150 teams with more than 5,500 paddlers from Hong Kong and abroad.

To get Hongkongers amped up for the event, a #PaddleTogether Parade Truck will be stationed along Haiphong Road in Tsim Sha Tsui for seven consecutive weekends from now until June 16. Inside the truck, visitors will be able to play the role of dragon boat drummer in a mini-game and receive a small gift in return.

More details about the upcoming dragon boat championships coming soon – so keep your eyes on this page!

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GlowBall Hong Kong is the city’s first pop-up bar that features a 700sq ft ball pit as its main attraction. Guests can have a ball of a time as they dive into a dreamy pool filled with over 750,000 balls and let out their inner kid. Don’t forget to head to the bar to try GlowBall’s vibrant and creative cocktails like Murder in the Ball Pit decorated with LED lights, and Soft Ball made with marshmallow-flavoured vodka! For more information, check out our complete guide to GlowBall.

If you’re on the clock app, then you’ll already know imase, the 23-year-old Japanese singer who went viral just one year after getting into music. His hit track Night Dancer has gone on to become the first J-pop song to chart within the top 20 on South Korean streaming platform Melon. It’s been wild seeing how imase has gone from making music from a desk underneath his bunk bed to performing and winning awards at the MMAs and the CCMAs last year – we can’t wait to see him live.

Tickets range from $888 to the $1,288 VIP package, and will be going on sale from 11am onwards on April 25.

Calling all gin fanatics! Wine Luxe Magazine’s annual Gin Fest is set to return for its 2024 iteration in June. This year, the festival will take place at Central Market’s event space, running from June 7 to 9 to coincide with World Gin Day on June 8. Attendees of the festival will be able to sip on an extensive selection of unique gins from the world’s biggest brands and distilleries such as Hanabi, Four Pillars, Perfume Trees, and more.

Aside from providing plenty to drink, the Gin Festival will also offer a selection of food pairings for guests to enjoy, as well as a range of masterclasses led by brand ambassadors and Hong Kong’s top mixologists. Early-bird tickets to the festival are available for $250 each, which includes five tokens that can be used to sample spirits and enjoy snacks, along with a commemorative steel cup to take home.

Purchase your tickets on Wine Luxe’s website.

The annual SummerFest is back! This year, the annual programme will be held at the Wan Chai Harbourfront Event Space from April 5 to July 3, before heading over to the Central Harbourfront Event Space for its second round (dates TBC).

As with previous years, visitors can expect an exciting mix of events and activities spanning from arts and music to outdoor markets and sports. Thematic events will also be held on weekends, public holidays, and specific dates during this period. Together with the A-Maze-ing Harbourfront themed mazes, along with the illuminate! Run Beyond outdoor light installation, everyone is welcome to chill, play, and simply enjoy a great summer by our gorgeous waterfront.

Don't miss highlight events like the Hong Kong Dance Competition 2024, K-Wave Fiesta, Balance Bike Carnival, the Awaken Your Inner Warrior: Fit & Well Festival, Lanka Fest Hong Kong, and many more.

With only under a month to go until Jin gets discharged from military service and the band’s 14th anniversary around the corner, ARMYs are understandably excited to see the return of the South Korean super band BTS. Get more hyped at the Monochrome BTS pop-up store, which is finally making its way to our shores! 

Monochrome first launched in Seoul and made its way around Asian cities like Bangkok, Manila, Tokyo, and Jakarta, as well as all the way to Los Angeles – and they were extremely well-received in all locations. Going off from previous editions, attendees can expect to find official merch like photo cards, posters, stickers, and even home goods such as candles, magnets, and storage boxes. Who knows, if we’re lucky, there may even be products from RM’s second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person which was released very recently.

Pre-registration is not required and attendees will just have to queue and wait to be admitted. There may also be quantity restrictions for purchasing certain items, so you might not be allowed to clear the shelves of your bias, sorry! Refer to the post below for some house rules before your visit.

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In celebration of their sixth anniversary, Shake Shack is teaming up with Sheung Wan’s hottest bar (and Bar of the Year winner at the Time Out Bar Awards 2024), Bar Leone, to create a time-limited carbonara milkshake ($79)! The commemorative treat starts with a malted vanilla frozen custard base, which is then combined with a sweet egg yolk sauce and a smoky oaked Bourbon for a light kick. Finally, it’s topped off with black pepper and sea salt, along with crispy applewood-smoked bacon bits for a finishing touch. This collaborative beverage is Shake Shack’s first-ever boozy milkshake, but there will also be a non-alcoholic version available ($64). Be the first to try it on June 5 at Shake Shack’s IFC location – the first 50 customers who purchase the carbonara shake will receive a limited-edition Bar Leone and Shake Shack tote bag valued at $189. Alternatively, visit any of Shake Shack’s locations in Hong Kong and Macau from June 6 to July 16 to try the exclusive treat.

Japan's hugely popular Naked Flowers exhibition is coming to Hong Kong for the first time! Set to run from April 27 to October 27 at 1881 Heritage in Tsim Sha Tsui, the exhibition will take visitors on an immersive journey through the world of flowers and uncover their hidden secrets. Explore colossal flower gardens and interactive spaces, and delve into the mysteries of floral life across eight experiential rooms, including the 'Naked Big Book' featuring original Naked design with projection mapping; the 'Big Flower Garden' where visitors can enjoy the fragrance of flowers; 'Microscopy of Flowers', a kaleidoscope-like space with mirrors that rotate to reflect digital art; and more. Be sure to stop at the Naked Cafe Bar where visitors can enjoy floral teas (or cocktails after 6pm!) on an interactive round table with projections of floral designs when a drink is placed down.

Tickets are available at $180 and $150 for children aged three to 11, full-time students, persons with disabilities, and seniors aged 65 or above. Children under the age of three can enter for free. Bank of China Chill Card credit card holders can also take advantage of an exclusive package for $260 to get two adult tickets and a BOGOF deal on selected drinks at the Naked Cafe Bar.

Here are just some of the highlights from the exhibition:

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Fans who missed seeing Epik High last year will get another chance this June as the three-piece hip-hop group returns to the Macau stage for another concert. Tablo, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz will be kicking off this Asia tour with Macau before moving on to Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and other cities that have yet to be announced. Tickets range from MOP $788 to $1,588, and will go on sale on June 7. All attendees can join the ‘Hi Bye’ session and will receive a photo card and official poster, while VIP ticket holders will additionally get a chance for a group photo, signed polaroid, and signed poster.

Infuse your Friday nights with soulful house and disco vibes at the newly launched The Aubrey After Dark at Mandarin Oriental. Starting May 24 from 10pm, the Japanese izakaya The Aubrey transforms into 'The Aubrey After Dark,' offering upscale nightlife events with innovative beats inspired by the underground scenes of London, New York, and Paris. Celebrating Mandarin Oriental’s 60th anniversary, The Aubrey After Dark brings back the glitz of 60s Hong Kong nightlife. The venue, formerly known as the Harbour Room, was once a nightlife hotspot hosting international icons like Les Dawson, Barry Humphries, Bob Monkhouse, Eartha Kitt, Dave Allen, and Max Bygraves.

The Aubrey After Dark is curated by creative masterminds Andrew Bull (aka DJ El Toro), a legend with over 50 years on the decks; Marina Bullivant, a café-society personality with deep roots in hospitality and club management; and Cosmo Webber, a trailblazer from London’s contemporary party circuit, as The Aubrey’s first curator-in-residence. Partygoers can look forward to live music from diverse international DJs and local talents, covering a variety of music genres, including Amapiano, Afro, and Latin vibes. At the launch, expect a powerhouse lineup featuring New York City DJ Hank Korsan and Hong Kong’s own Gia Fu.

Entry is priced at $150 and includes a welcome drink. Book your slots at this link. 

Hong Kong’s fast-paced urban environment can sometimes be detrimental to our overall health and well-being. The constant hustle and bustle takes a toll on our bodies. If you need some time to reconnect with yourself and find inner peace, mark your calendar for June 5 for a unique forest bathing experience.

Forest Bathing, also known as shinrin yoku, is a Japanese practice that enhances both physical and mental well-being. It enables participants to alleviate stress, boost happiness, and fully engage their senses with nature by immersing themselves in the serene forest atmosphere.

The Pavilia Forest, the first residential project by New World Development and Far East Group at the former Kai Tak airport runway, incorporates wellness into its design and concept. Making the most of its scenic waterfront setting and the lush recreational amenities of Kai Tak, this development will seamlessly integrate the forest bathing concept into its serene environment this summer. On June 5 (Wednesday) from 4 pm to 5 pm, a Forest Therapy Guide from The Balanced Jungle, certified yoga instructor Janet Fong, will lead the forest bathing experience. Please note that the session will be conducted in Cantonese only.

Register for a slot today via this link; the registration deadline is May 28 (Tuesday) at 11.59pm.

French patisserie brand Paul Lafayet is celebrating its eighth annual crème brûlée festival. From June 4 to 6, the patisserie will be rolling out a set of 10 crème brûlée discount vouchers (originally valued at $500) for just half the price! This means that customers will get twice the amount of their signature dessert for their original prices with one crème brûlée for $25 only. 

In honour of the crème brûlée festival’s eighth anniversary, Paul Lafayet has partnered with French illustrator Jennifer Bouron to transform their signature desserts into an adorable mascot named Brû Brû. With every purchase of two voucher sets, customers will receive a complimentary Brû Brû plush toy keychain valued at $158; or a giant Brû Brû plush toy cushion valued at $438 with every eight sets of vouchers. Get them now at all Paul Lafayet locations across Hong Kong and on their official website.

Along with these exciting deals, four Brû Brû buses in Paul Lafayet’s signature turquoise colour will be cruising around town to promote the crème brûlée festival – hop on Citybus routes 5B, 2, 101, 104, or 112 to catch Brû Brû in action!

The popular M+ at Night event series is back for another edition, this time themed around gaming culture, from old-school consoles to today’s biggest titles. Retro arcade games, which sparked joy for a whole generation, has inspired plenty of music, dance, and other forms of visual art we see today. M+ will capture this joy of retro video gaming through music, fashion, and design through the years. 

Join a bout or five of Street Fighter II, enjoy special performances on dance arcade games, and listen out for DJ sets by vintage pop label Neoncity Records and South Korean retro DJ Night Tempo, who is well-known for his 80s future funk and citypop music. This M+ at Night event will be the last one before the series goes on a short hiatus, and will only return in October, so we wouldn’t miss it for the world. 

Tickets are selling for $180, which includes access to all galleries, including special exhibitions, during the event. M+ members and patrons can join the event for free, while the latter can also bring up to three guests at no charge.

Following on from their performance at Hong Kong’s first KCon, Highlight are coming back to us again with their own concert. The K-pop quartet will be kicking off their Lights Go On, Again Asia tour with Hong Kong as their first stop. Having debuted in 2009, the boy band is a rare example of a second-generation K-pop group that is still actively creating and promoting music together. Since their last album Daydream was released back in 2022, it’s pretty safe to bet that Highlight’s concert setlist will contain a wide mix of tracks from their previous releases. 

Tickets range from $888 to $1,688, and are available for purchase on Cityline. All concert-goers will receive a randomised photo card, while attendees at the higher ticket tiers will also get signed posters, VIP photo card sets, access to group photos, and the goodbye session.

M+ will host the first full-scale retrospective of renowned Chinese-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei, his life, his philosophy, and his works, presented through various mediums. Better known as I. M. Pei, he is the mastermind designer behind some of the world’s most recognisable works of modernist architecture, including the glass-and-steel Louvre Pyramid, the Miho Museum in Shigaraki, and Hong Kong’s own Bank of China Tower. Sorted into six themes that place Pei’s architecture within sociocultural contexts, the exhibition will consist of over 300 items on display, most of which have never been exhibited before. Several international photographers have also been commissioned to photograph Pei’s buildings, and architectural models of some of his most significant projects have also been made. 

The exhibition will open on June 29 with a free public talk featuring Pei’s son, Sandi Li Chung Pei, as well as Pei’s close collaborators Calvin Tsao and Aslıhan Demirtaş – they will discuss the relevance and impact of Pei’s life and work across various cities. Tickets for this special exhibition are priced at $160, with concessions available. Ticket holders can also access all general admission exhibitions at M+ on the same day.

Local photographer David Leung will be showing five collections of his artwork that explore the boundaries of perception and how the mind can process everyday occurrences – in this case, dining. After an eye injury, Leung began to incorporate pareidolia (perceiving meaningful images in random visual patterns) into his food photos, pulling imaginary faces out of the food that he eats. Part of the exhibition also invites fellow food enthusiasts to submit their own unique food photos for a chance to be featured by Leung. This is sure to be a journey that satisfies both gastronomically and aesthetically.

Looking to pick up a new sport? From May 10 to July 19, Taikoo Place is partnering up with Padel+ and Adidas to shine a light on Padel, the trending racquet sport that combines elements of tennis with squash. To encourage city dwellers to explore this new sport, a full-scale professional padel court has been set up at One Island East (next to Taikoo Park), allowing sports enthusiasts to get acquainted with the sport. The experienced team from Padel+ will also be on hand during the weekdays of the first month to give participants some tips and coaching support. 

And just to make your experience easier (and more stylish), Adidas will be debuting its professional line of padel racquets and balls in Hong Kong for the first time, so you'll have access to the best gear you need to conquer the court! Don't forget to share your padel moments on social media using the hashtag #PadelWithTaikooPlace to redeem yourself an exclusive Padel Tour 2024 laptop sleeve. Visit taikooplace.com/whatson/pa6padel2024 for more details.

Be sure to check out our beginners' guide to Padel, where we had a chat with Weston and Curtis Yu, the father-son duo and founders of Padel+, to learn all about the sport.

This is the first major exhibition of contemporary artist Bruce Nauman’s work in Hong Kong, with works that span six decades of his artistic career. Nauman is known for working across a wide variety of mediums, from sculpture, photography, and video work, to drawing, neon, prints, and performance art. This institutional survey will showcase drawings, large-scale sculptures, and sound installations, as well as Nauman’s early work with neon all the way to his recent Contrapposto series. 

Step into the weird, wacky, and wonderful world of acclaimed British artist Gary Card at his first large-scale solo exhibition in Hong Kong titled People Mountain People Sea. Gary's diverse talents span painting, sculpture, illustration, graphic design, and set design, having worked with some of the biggest artists and designers from around the world. For this exhibition, Gary was inspired by the vibrant fusion of East and West cultures in Hong Kong. Using various objects and elements he's observed during his visits to the city, Gary has crafted a series of bold and unique artworks to transform the historic Oi! Warehouses into a multimedia art space, where animation and sound merge to create an immersive visual and sensory experience. Visit Oi! Street Art Space between now and July 28 to his works and be sure to snap pics of the giant outdoor sculpture on the Oi! Lawn.

Celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile (CHAT) with their exciting Spring Programme 2024, Factory of Tomorrow. From now to July 14, immerse yourself in a fascinating group exhibition that showcases CHAT's contemporary art collection and newly commissioned works. With artworks by 19 Asian artists, the exhibition explores the role of textiles in Hong Kong's past while delving into the present and future. Through textile works, sculptures, immersive installations, and videos, artists examine themes such as technology, diversity, climate change, and our collective future. Additionally, be sure to experience new elements like the Misfitted: Unspoken Stories of Tailoring display, the interactive Illumin-Loom, as well as the reopening of the CHAT Lounge.

NCT Dream, a subunit of South Korean boy band NCT, will be returning to Hong Kong with their brand-new world tour. Expect to hear hits from their latest EP Dream()scape, such as Icantfeelanything and the Fruit Ninja-themed Smoothie, as well as from their ISTJ album which was released in the latter half of 2023. The seven members will perform in Hong Kong for two nights before doing shows in three more Southeast Asian countries, and then bringing their tour to Latin America, the US, and Europe.

If you have an NCTzen Dream membership on Weverse, the special members pre-sale starts on April 30, while the Live Nation members' pre-sale starts on May 2. General sales will open to the public on May 3. Ticket prices range from $799 to $2,099 – VIP ticket holders will get early entry, access to the sound check party, exclusive merch like postcards and lanyards, as well as a dedicated lane for the merchandise stand. 

Since opening in early 2024, Draft Land’s Causeway Bay branch has flourished and become a popular hotspot for drinkers on the hunt for high-quality and affordable cocktails on tap. From May 16 to July 19, the Causeway Bay-based bar will partner with popular Scottish whisky brand, Monkey Shoulder, to promote their latest Scotch whisky release, Smokey Monkey. To kick off the highly anticipated collaboration, the bar will hold a party on May 16 from 6pm to 9pm. On the day, guests can drop into Draft Land to catch live DJ performances and enjoy the lively atmosphere that Causeway Bay’s Tang Lung Street has to offer.

During the collaboration period, Draft Land will be offering two exclusive cocktails made with Monkey Shoulder’s blended whiskies. Customers can enjoy Monkey Shoulder’s latest whisky release in Let It Burn ($110), a refreshing cocktail made with ingredients like hojicha, as well as summer fruits like pineapple and raspberries for a touch of acidity. Draft Land also uses Monkey Shoulder’s original blended malt whisky to create Salute ($120), made with ingredients like Earl Grey tea, ripe mango, and lemon, resulting in a tropical and bright cocktail. 

Discover the fusion of art and community at the TypePop Show hosted by Gate33 Gallery (3/F) at Airside. As part of Hong Kong's Art Month, this exhibition showcases the creative works of 10 contemporary artists, including Katol Lo, Jonathan Mak, Chi-wing Lee, Adonian Chan, and more. Expressing art through words, they weave together stories of Hong Kong's sentiment, culture, and history, focusing on the neighbourhoods of Kowloon City, San Po Kong, To Kwa Wan, and Wong Tai Sin. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in large-scale installations and interactive works that capture the essence of these historic pockets of Hong Kong until June 12. 

This will be the Japanese singer-songwriter’s first time touring Asia in six years since her last tour in 2018. So far, dates for Taipei and Hong Kong have been confirmed, with Shanghai and more cities promised to come. Risa Oribe, better known by her stage name LiSA, said in a message to her fans, ‘I can finally meet you all! Thank you for waiting so long!’ Fingers crossed she’ll be singing her hit singles Gurenge and Homura.

This June, Sheung Wan’s casual Italian drinking establishment Bar Leone will mark its first anniversary by hosting a series of food and drink collaborations with local chefs as well as renowned bartenders from some of the world’s best bars. 

The bar kicks off its month of celebrations on May 26 by inviting award-winning bartender Simone Caporale from Sips – currently ranked No. 1 in the World’s 50 Best Bars – and the legendary Boadas, Barcelona’s oldest cocktail bar. Guests can expect to catch Caporale shaking up time-honoured cocktails, and enjoy an array of Spanish plates created by chef Rafa Gil of La Rambla by Catalunya. On the following Sunday (June 2), Bar Leone will host Hedda Bruce, bar manager of popular Swedish restobar Tjoget. Joined by Bar Leone’s staff, Bruce will recreate Tjoget’s unique cocktails with flavours from regions like Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. Additionally, chef Jim Lofdhal from Embla will be at the bar to serve Swedish-inspired snacks to pair with Bruce’s cocktails.

Then, on June 9, Keila Urzaiz de Calignon from London-based cocktail establishment, Satan’s Whiskers, will hold a guest shift at Bar Leone. During the evening, guests can sip on Satan Whiskers’ fuss-free cocktails, while trying modern interpretations of British bites, such as black pudding croquettes and mini Yorkshire puddings with Welsh rarebit, by chef Mark Catchpole from Roganic. Finally, on June 27, Riccardo Rossi from Roman cocktail bar Freni e Frizoni will conclude Bar Leone’s celebrations by pouring exciting drinks all night long. Along with the bar’s cocktails, chef Marco Xodo from Milanese trattoria Testina will whip up an array of delightful Italian nibbles like toasted sourdough with cacciatore sauce and suppli carbonara. 

Aside from Rossi, all of the participating bartenders will be hosting mixology masterclasses where they will eagerly share the history and cocktail philosophies of their respective bars. Reserve your spot for these exclusive sharing sessions by emailing tuttobene@barleonehk.com.

Alexander 23, whose real name is Alexander Glantz, will be performing across five cities in Asia, starting with Hong Kong on June 9. Aside from putting out his own critically acclaimed tracks, the artist has also gone on tour with musicians such as Alec Benjamin, Omar Apollo, John Mayer, and Lauv, and co-produced Olivia Rodrigo’s good 4 u. Seeing him perform live is bound to present another level of appreciation for his musicality. Tickets are going from $399 to $899.

As part of the large-scale outdoor art project Art@Harbour 2024, the international art collective teamLab will present teamLab: Continuous at Tamar Park as well as the Central and Western District promenade. The installation will consist of hundreds of luminous ovoids that continuously change colours based on how visitors interact with them. Dozens of trees in the park will also be lit up to change colours and play sounds in response to the ovoids. See this stunning installation on the lawns of Tamar Park, where they will extend out onto Victoria Harbour to highlight Hong Kong’s vibrant waterfront. 

Art@Harbour 2024 will also see the Science in Art exhibition along the Central and Western District promenade, featuring two interactive art installations called Harbour Cup and Schrödinger’s Bed. Visit the waterfront to experience these art exhibits for yourself – teamLab has extended its run until June 8. Pre-registration will also no longer be required starting Wednesday, May 8.

This summer, Central's modern izakaya Zuma is hosting a summer party that coincides with the restaurant's 17th anniversary. On June 15, drop into Zuma in your best blue and white summery garments, and party all night long at the restaurant's bar space, where guests can expect live DJ sets, exhilarating live performances, and much more. Entry to Zuma's summer party includes two signature cocktails, unlimited R de Ruinart Champagne, beer, and soft drinks. On the same evening, Zuma will offer a special summer edition of their crowd-favourite Yashoku night brunch ($1488 per person). Guests can expect to enjoy a wide array of Zuma's signature dishes, which include unlimited starters, tempura, sushi and sashimi platter, two main courses to share. What's more, the brunch also includes free-flow R de Ruinart Champagne, sake, beer, and soft drinks, as well as party access.

Early-bird tickets to Zuma's summer party are priced at $388 each, followed by $488 each for general admission tickets. Diners at the restaurant can also purchase tickets to the summer party for $248 each. Tickets to the summer party are available for purchase on Zuma's website. 

New-gen Japanese pop group Atarashii Gakko! are coming back to Hong Kong after capturing eyes and hearts during their relentlessly energetic set at last year’s Clockenflap music festival. Performing in Asia on their world tour, the four young women will be touring across Bangkok, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Singapore.

If our previous encounters with their music was anything to go by, then we can expect to see high-octane dance moves, head banging, and their arresting blend of pop, Showa-era kayokyoku, rap, and punk music – all performed while dressed in the band’s signature seifuku uniforms. We absolutely cannot wait.

Tickets run from $680 to $980, and a pre-sale for Live Nation members will begin on April 2 while general sales start on April 3.

Café 103 at The Ritz Carlton teams up with popular American cookie brand, Poppins, to launch an all-American inspired afternoon tea. The afternoon tea set throws it back to the United States in the 1940s and 50s, and allows guests to try a curated range of retro American morsels. Enjoy flavourful savoury bites like mini reuben sandwiches and barbeque smoked pulled pork in choux puffs, or dig into sweets like red velvet cake, key lime pie verrine, or carrot cake. During the afternoon tea, guests will get to savour Poppins’ best-selling item – Rocher hazelnut cream pie – as well as the pistachio cookie, an exclusive new cookie flavour created for the collaborative afternoon tea menu. All guests who enjoy Café 103’s afternoon tea set will receive a 10 percent discount voucher, which can be used to purchase the Poppins’ cookies from their pop-up store at Sogo in Causeway Bay.

Hong Kong creative Vaevae Chan and New York-based artist Jordan Kasey have collaborated to present a joint project that reflects the parallels between their lives, even though they live halfway across the world from each other. Hidden behind four identical doors in a nondescript industrial building – some of which simply open to artsy dead ends – Chan has created a subterranean world which follows on from her cave installation She Told Me to Head to The Sea from a couple of years ago, only this time the pitch-black darkness has been lifted by crystals and their refracted rainbows.

Make your way through the exhibition space to find a series of charcoal drawings and murals by Kasey which play on light, darkness, and the ensuing shadows. This is truly a multisensory journey that deserves to be experienced. See if Chan happens to be in her art space when you visit, and have a chat to understand the deeply personal story of loss, collective trauma, and multi-dimensional parallel universes that drove this series of work.

Check out a sneak peek of this special cave:

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EXO member Baekhyun will be in Hong Kong for his Lonsdaleite Asia tour. His initial schedule only accounted for two days in the city, but the responses from his fans have been so overwhelming that they have now added an extra date to the concert set – these extra tickets are going on sale on April 10. Tickets range from $899 to $2,099, and while all ticket tiers will receive a photocard of unreleased Baekhyun images, VIP ticket holders will also get to attend the soundcheck and the send-off session.

Broadway International Group brings the International Tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music to make its Hong Kong stage debut. Catch the heartwarming tale of governess Maria as she joins the family of Captain Von Trapp and his seven children, and ignites their love of music, all set against a pre-World War II backdrop. The original Broadway musical has won Tonys and Grammys over the years, and will be celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2024.

Audiences will also get to hear perennial favourite songs such as My Favourite Things, Edelweiss, Do-Re-Mi, and the title track The Sound of Music. Having been sold out for its seasons in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the soon-to-open Shanghai, make sure to catch the Sound of Music stage production at the Xiqu Centre from April 16 to June 9.

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After the overwhelming popularity of The Peninsula’s collaborative afternoon tea with the Star Ferry, the hotel returns with their Afternoon Tea on the Harbour experience until June 30. Diners can hop aboard a lavishly decorated World Star ferry and enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea package as they sail along Victoria Harbour. The Peninsula’s tea menu provides plenty of savoury bites, such as abalone tart with seaweed cauliflower mousse, ham and mustard seed sandwich, smoked salmon and avocado spread sandwich, and more. As for desserts, guests can indulge in treats like milk tea choux puff, fermented bean curd and peanut brownie with milk chocolate cream, and the hotel’s signature raisin scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam.

From March to June, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is set to return with its Masters of Mixology guest shift series. For two evenings during those months, Daniel Valencia, MO Bar’s hotel director of mixology, will be joined by fellow bartenders from various Mandarin Oriental bars around Asia to offer a lineup of 12 exclusive cocktails and food pairings for guests to enjoy.  The mixology series kicks off on March 21 and 22 with Kengo Oda, head bartender of Mandarin Bar in Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, and Stefano Bussi, head mixologist of Vida Rica in Mandarin Oriental Macau, joining Valencia behind the bar. During the guest shifts, each bartender will pay homage to their hometowns, such as Bussi shaking up cocktails with Italian flair, and Oda showcasing his passion for whisky with a Japanese twist. 

On April 25 to 26, Valencia will invite Charlie Kim, bar manager of MO Bar at Mandarin Oriental Singapore, and Jason Huang, head bartender of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing Beijing, for a guest shift. Visitors will be able to try Kim’s signature cognac-based and gin-based concoctions, as well as Huang’s delicate cocktails with Chinese influences. Finally, Valendia will partner with Tiger Chang, director of beverages from Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen, and Roddick Ye, manager of The Loft in Mandarin Oriental Guangzhou on June 20 to 21 to wrap up the guest shift series. All three bartenders will create mesmerising beverages inspired by Chinese cultures and flavours that are sure to impress guests. Reserve your spots for these exciting bar shifts by calling 2132 0077 or by emailing lmhkg-restaurants@mohg.com.

As part of Black Sheep Restaurants’ ongoing Plated series, the restaurant group has refreshed its monthly dining discounts. Every Monday and Tuesday this June, customers can relish in unbeatable set menus for $228 per person at Motorino, Hotal Colombo, and Artemis & Apollo. 

Visit Soho’s casual Sri Lankan restaurant, Hotal Colombo, to dig into sharing portions of flavourful dishes like deviled shrimp, crab kothu, or chilli potato fry. Gather your group of friends and dine at Greek tavern Artemis & Apollo to enjoy classics like Cypriot salad, spit-roasted chicken, or lemon orzo avgolemono soup. Finally, Wan Chai’s Neapolitan pizza joint Motorino offers a variety of hearty Italian plates such as braised meatballs, roasted bell peppers, and a selection of oven-fired pizzas like spicy salami with fior di latte or Margherita.  

Along with offering discounted set menus, Black Sheep’s Plated series also comes with a monthly corkage deal. Throughout June, guests can bring their own bottles of wine and enjoy waived corkage fees at Maison Libanaise.

Madame Fu’s newest afternoon tea menu, Radiance and Vitality, is created in collaboration with  South African skincare brand Esse, and promotes the brand’s latest range of skincare products.Madame Fu’s exquisite afternoon tea set offers plenty of indulgent morsels for guests to relish in. Nibble on savoury bites such as prawn couscous salad, smoked salmon blinins with beetroot mayo, as well bobotie vol au vent. Guests with a penchant for all things sweet will rejoice in desserts such as white peach yogurt delight, lemon poppy seed éclair, and lavender blueberry tartlet. What’s more, guests that enjoy Madame Fu’s afternoon tea set will receive a gift set with full-sized versions of Esse’s Radiance products (until stocks last).