Hong Kong is not a traditional Christmas destination, but the city, as always, strives to put on a good show. Christmas events in Hong Kong range from the traditional Nutcracker to Slava the Clowns on-stage antics. For more information on Christmas events in Hong Kong head too the Hong Kong Tourism Board, however the best picks are listed below.
Disney’s Sparkling Christmas – 28th Nov – 2nd Jan
Disney will be decking the halls and turning the park into a winter wonderland for the holiday period – well as much as you can in the sub-tropics. Fairy lights, Santa and an arsenal of fireworks mean few places do Christmas better than Disney. From the 21st to the 30th, the park will open until 11pm each night. Hong Kong Disneyland for more details.
Slava’s Snowshow – 11th – 30th December
Said to be one of the world’s best clowns, Slava has been dousing himself in water and tripping over his own big feet for more than thirty years. Touring all over the world, Slava he takes his clowning seriously, luckily his audience doesn’t, and the show promises a Santa’s sack full of laughs. See Slava Show for more details.
The Nutcracker – 14th -26th December
The original Christmas show, the Nutcracker, with its dancing Plum Fairy, is a family favorite and sure to keep the kids entertained. Tickets $150 – $550. See Hong Kong Ballet for more details.
Christmas with the Hong Kong Philharmonic 22nd -24th
Raise your Christmas Spirits with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, who’ll be joining forces with Hong Kong’s Children Choir to bring you the sounds of the holidays. Tickets $130 - $300. See Hong Kong Philharmonic for more details.
