What to Expect at Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show in 2025
Horse racing fans, mark your calendars! One of the world’s biggest equestrian events, the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show(LHKIHS), is heading to the city with a range of events for the whole family.
Happening from Feb. 14 to 16, 2025 at the AsiaWorld-Expo, LHKIHS promises a three-day world-class equestrian event, featuring culinary delights, a shopping extravaganza with over 150 brands, fashion shows, activities for children, and many more immersive experiences.
Shop ‘til You Drop
One of the event’s highlights is the Lifestyle Village, which will feature a blend of lifestyle, gastronomy, and entertainment spaces for visitors to enjoy. Some of the brands gracing Lifestyle Village include fashion and beauty brands like NATACHA VAN, Novelty Lane, Xu's, and Novel Fineries; home decor shops such as FH&Home, Laurastar, and HIZERO; and culinary delights like CHAGEE, among others.
Equestrian lovers are also in for a treat at the equestrian shopping zone, which features innovative riding products from Harcour, Meraviglia Riding, PrestigeItalia, and Horse & Hound Hong Kong.
A special Idea Box area will also showcase carefully curated brands, which aim to highlight the world of design innovation. This zone offers products from 12 independent brands, including Lofree, XUEGU, LEBLAN, and WEIXUWANG.
Visitors can also purchase exclusive merchandise at the LHKIHS shop, which will offer apparel collections, stuffed animals, ceramics, and other products.
A Foodie’s Paradise
The festivity also promises an adventure for culinary enthusiasts, as it will feature the Chef’s Theatre, where guests can enjoy epicurean delights from renowned local chefs. The Chef’s Theatre will hold 20 cooking shows, where the chefs will host interactive demonstrations, share culinary secrets, and present their signature and favorite local dishes to the audience.
For those who love drinking, The Champagne Bar will be held in an exclusive area, where visitors will be able to sip on a glass of Taittinger Champagne while they watch riders and horses prepare for their competitions.
More Exciting Events for the Whole Family
The Hong Kong Jockey Club, LHKIHS’s founding partner, is also co-hosting the Jockey Club Live Zone. Here, guests can join in on a program featuring engaging talks and interviews, where they will get to know more about the sport and the work that goes behind it.
Local designers and brands will also take the spotlight at the Fashion Runway, which will feature runway presentations and interactive styling tutorials by popular stylists. Renowned Hong Kong designer Barney Cheng will also grace the event with his exquisite gowns during the opening show. Other highlights include iconic menswear designer Harrison Wong and Henry Lau’s streetwear brand SPYHENRYLAU.
Kids and the whole family will also enjoy the Kid’s Zone, where budding equestrian lovers can test their skills at horseback riding through a simulation; the Warm-Up Ring, where visitors will get behind-the-scenes looks at the players’ preparations; and Autocamper Hong Kong, featuring a glamorous outdoor camping experience for parents and children.
Tickets to the show are now available via HK Ticketing, with prices starting from HK$560. For those who are looking to visit only the Lifestyle Village, tickets are also available at a special price of HK$22 until Dec. 25 only.
For more updates on the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show, visit their website.
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