What’s On HKG: Gelato-gather Festival, HK Holiday & Travel Expo, & More
Looking for plans in Hong Kong this September? You’ll find a little of everything: glowing lanterns for Mid-Autumn, cutting-edge home and travel expos, gelato markets, queer cinema, and even a Wagyu steak workshop. With so many choices, you can plan a week full of discoveries. Explore our list of events below!
In-Home Expo 2025 Autumn 2025
Step into the future of home living at In-Home Expo 2025 Autumn from Sept. 25-28, 2025, at Hall 5BCDE, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organized by the Exhibition Group, this final edition of the year will feature over 570 booths across eight themed areas, showcasing everything from furniture and eco-friendly products to interior design and smart home solutions. Highlights include the new Senior Living Zone and Glow Gallery, plus seminars, shopping deals, and giveaways.
Admission is priced at HK$30 via Klook, with free entry for seniors, children under one meter, and disabilities registration card holders. Don't miss out!
Hong Kong Holiday & Travel Expo 2025 Autumn
Explore endless travel opportunities at Hong Kong Holiday & Travel Expo 2025 Autumn from Sept. 25-28, 2025, at Hall 5FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Featuring over 250 booths, the expo brings together airlines, travel agencies, tourism boards, cruise operators, and lifestyle brands, offering exclusive promotions on flights, hotels, and tour packages.
With seminars, cultural performances, a photography exhibition, and giveaways worth HK$180,000, it’s the ultimate travel showcase! Tickets are priced at HK$30 via Klook.
Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival 2025
Join Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival from Sept. 25 to Oct. 19, 2025, across Hong Kong, where dazzling lantern displays and cultural performances light up the season. Highlights include the "Flowerworks on the Water" installation at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, the inclusive "We Dance, We Care" show on Sept. 28, and grand lantern displays at Victoria Park from Sept. 30 to Oct. 7. Visitors can also enjoy markets, fire dragon dances, and festive activities. Admission is free!
Stay Connected: Navigating the Cloud
Discover Stay Connected: Navigating the Cloud from Sept. 26, 2025, to Jan. 4, 2026, at JC Contemporary and F Hall Gallery, Tai Kwun, where more than 50 works by 35 artists and groups explore how digital technology and the internet have shaped art and society since 2008. Curated by Dr. Pi Li and Ying Kwok, the exhibition spans eight thematic sections and features artists like Cao Fei, Wong Ping, and Samson Young. Admission is free!
Gelato-gather Festival
Celebrate Gelato-gather Festival, the city’s first Italian gelato market, from Sept. 26-28 and Oct. 3-5, 2025, from 12 PM to 10 PM at PMQ's Courtyard and Marketplace. Indulge in sweet creations from Yonna Yonna Gelato, Sofe Coffee, and The Frozen Club x Kwan Hong Bakery, while exploring booths featuring crafts, lifestyle goods, and pet items. With eight interactive workshops and plenty of treats, this free-admission festival is perfect for foodies and families alike.
Sizzle & Savor: The Ultimate Wagyu Steak Masterclass
Sharpen your culinary skills at Sizzle & Savor: The Ultimate Wagyu Steak Masterclass on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, from 3 PM to 6 PM, at the Hive Sheung Wan. Led by home chef Ian Fong, this three-hour workshop explores beef breeds, marbling, and techniques like sous vide, reverse sear, and pan frying. Participants will enjoy tastings of premium Wagyu and Argentinian beef, with snacks, a HK$50 voucher, and Argentine sea salt included.
36th Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (HKLGFF)
Don't miss the final days of the 36th Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (HKLGFF) until Sept. 27, 2025, at cinemas across Hong Kong. As Asia’s longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival, the event features a lineup highlighting Rohan Kanawade’s award-winning "Cactus Pears" as its centerpiece and premieres of "Four Mothers" and "Flat Girls" as closing highlights. With feature films, six short programs, panels, and filmmaker Q&As, HKLGFF offers a vibrant platform for queer cinema and cultural exchange.
Happy Wednesday: Fashion Wednesdays
Celebrate the return of Happy Wednesday with "Fashion Wednesdays," with its last day happening on Sept. 24, 2025, at the Happy Valley Racecourse Beer Garden. Like the previous nights, the event will channel the energy of New York, London, and Milan Fashion Weeks with live performances, fashion-inspired décor, and themed entertainment.
Guests can enjoy music by Rechelle Mansour and Natalia D, curated bites and drinks, and Instagram-worthy experiences like a photo booth and makeup station. Admission is open to ages 18 and above. Event details are subject to change.
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