Olympic Events in Hong Kong

Find Out about the Olympic Events Being Held in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is taking its role as co-host for the Beijing Olympics very seriously and those looking for Olympic Events in Hong Kong won't be disappointed. From art exhibitions to sports events, we've got a comprehensive list and profile of all the Olympic Events in Hong Kong.

Sports Arena

Try your hand as a major league pitcher or take a World Cup winning penalty in the science museum's specially installed sport simulators. Olympic nuts can even play at being Olympic judges. Aside from taking a swing or a kick, the displays explain the principles behind each sport. A must for the kids.

When - 20 Jun-4 Jan
Where – Science Museum, Salisbury Road
Admission – HK$35

Story of the Horse

Learn more about the role of the creatures that will be at the heart of Hong Kong's Olympic spectacle, in this exhibition on the horse in Chinese culture. The exhibit is a handpicked selection of ceramics, woodwork and paintings from Hong Kong's Museum of Art.

When – 27 Jun–28 Dec
Where – Hong Kong Museum of Art
Admission – HK$10

The Ancient Olympic Games

Hands-down the best of the various museum tributes to the Olympics. The Hong Kong Heritage Museum has managed to loan a superb selection of Olympic and Greek related artifacts from the British Museum. These include 110 items of pottery, bronzeware and sculptures. The centerpiece is a marble sculpture of the Discus thrower. The exhibition also explores the ancient city of Olympia and the ancient games.

When – 3 Aug–24 Nov
Where – Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Admission - HK$20

Olympic Sport and Art Contest

The winners and the runners-up from this competition for both sculptures and graphics highlighting the link between sport and art.

When - 2-25 August
Where- Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre
Admission - Free

Olympic Live Sites

Hong Kong has thrown up two big screens playing all the action from the big ticket events. The first screen is outside where the Olympics are being held in Sha Tin Park, while the other more centrally located, and more atmospheric is at Victoria Park. Each area will also be hosting a series of cultural events, including traditional Chinese music, opera and martial arts. You can see a full schedule at the LCSD website.

When- 2-24 August Where- Sha Tin Park and Victoria Park Admission - Free