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Face your fears at the Hong Kong Ocean Park Halloween Fest: The Cursed Collection, where six terrifying new experiences await to test your courage. Running this Halloween season, the Park transforms into a realm of dread and dark delights.

Dare to confront The Hatred Box presented by AEON Card, where despair lurks inside every lid, or unravel grisly mysteries in The Unsolved Terrors presented by Kowloon Alcohol Unlimited Co. Brave the chilling experiments of H25: Rising Fear, face a sinister cult in The Ritual Mansion presented by Trip.com, and escape the sinister tribe of The Cannibal Woods. Beware of disturbing spirits at The Soul Graveyard, where the dead are restless and waiting.

The frights don’t stop there! Enjoy electrifying performances like the debut of Gangnam’s Devils, the return of the haunting Diva Paper Doll Reviving Night, and the lively Skelebration Fiesta parade. Families can join Everyone Trick-or-Treat presented by ecHome Appliances, where games and candies bring playful spooks. Conclude the night with the dazzling Gala Of Lights: Halloween Spooktacular, a breathtaking Halloween spectacle.

This year’s Halloween Fest promises unrelenting horror, vibrant entertainment, and festive fun at every corner! Book your tickets now via Klook or Trip.com.

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Experience the world’s rich artistic traditions and modern creativity at Asia+ Festival 2025, one of Hong Kong’s most anticipated cultural events. Running from Sept. 9, 2025, this year’s edition promises a dynamic lineup that bridges cultures through theatre, music, dance, and exhibitions.

The festival will open with “The Cherry Orchard,” directed by internationally acclaimed Simon Stone and starring Korean icons Jeon Do-yeon and Park Hae-soo, offering a bold reimagining of the classic play. Audiences can also look forward to the rhythms of taiko drums from Japan, the passion of Argentinian tango, the energy of Zulu music and dance, and captivating recitals by globally renowned musicians such as Nikolai Lugansky, Dang Thai Son, and Mischa Maisky.

Adding to the vibrancy, the much-loved Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances+ outdoor carnival will return, alongside thematic exhibitions and collaborative works between local and international artists. With productions ranging from “Hinotori – The Wings of Phoenix” to Kung Fu Artistry — Bruce Lee’s No Way as Way, the festival is set to enchant audiences with its breadth and diversity. Check the full programme here!

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Discover the intersection of art and technology at Stay Connected: Navigating the Cloud, running from Sept. 26, 2025, to Jan. 4, 2026, at JC Contemporary and F Hall Gallery, Tai Kwun. With free admission, this expansive exhibition showcases more than 50 works by over 35 artists and groups, exploring how digital technologies and the internet have transformed society and art since 2008.

Curated by Dr. Pi Li and Ying Kwok, the exhibition examines themes such as artificial intelligence, online communities, shifting labor practices, and the impact of information bubbles. Through eight thematic sections, visitors are invited to reflect on how digital and physical worlds intersect and how these forces shape everyday life. Participating artists include Cao Fei, Chen Chieh-Jen, Guan Xiao, Lawrence Lek, Wong Ping, Samson Young, and more.

Beyond the main exhibition, the program includes screenings such as "Safe House" on Oct. 3-4, 2025, which explores kinship and memory through queer and gendered perspectives, as well as guided tours, family days, and workshops designed to foster dialogue between art and audiences.

This landmark exhibition is part of the larger series Stay Connected: Art and China Since 2008, which continues in 2026.

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Celebrate the return of Oktoberfest 2025 from Oct. 9 to Nov. 2, 2025, at Central Market Oasis in Central, Hong Kong. This highly anticipated festival brings the heart of Bavaria to the city with authentic German music, beer, food, and festive cheer.

The beloved German folk band Die Notenhobler will headline the stage once again, filling the air with lively tunes every Monday to Saturday from 6:30 PM to 10 PM and every Sunday from 3:30 PM to 7 PM. Guests can savor a hearty feast from Chef’s Market and Stormies, including classic Pork Knuckle, award-winning German Sausages, and Vienna Apple Strudel, paired with world-class brews from Löwenbräu and Franziskaner Weissbier.

With ticket options ranging from HK$100 for kids to HK$600 VIP passes on weekends, there’s something for everyone. Each ticket includes festive perks such as souvenir mugs and the iconic beerfest hat.

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