Hong Kong WinterFest to Launch on Nov 18, with “Winter Wonderland” Expanding from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay

The Hong Kong WinterFest will run from 18 November 2026 to 5 January 2027. This year, the Winter Wonderland will expand beyond Central to include Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay. The three Wonderlands will each feature a distinct theme, complemented by a series of light shows that will fill the city with festive cheer.

The 2026 Hong Kong WinterFest. Photo source: HKTB

The Winter Wonderland in Central will be transformed into a European-style train station, where residents and visitors can take photos with a 12-metre-long classic steam train, prancing reindeer, and vintage toy hot-air balloons. The 22-metre outdoor Christmas tree will return this year, and Santa Claus will make surprise appearances from time to time at the Christmas Post Office within the Wonderland. The venue will feature a number of distinctive wooden chalets where visitors can purchase a selection of festive gifts, food, and beverages. A dedicated Christmas collectibles market will also be set up to sell vintage Christmas memorabilia, with proceeds going to charity. Visitors can also stop by the Christmas Wishing Station to write down festive blessings on postcards and send them to family and friends.

The Winter Wonderland in Central. Photo source: HKTB

The Winter Wonderland in Central will be transformed into a European-style train station, where residents and visitors can take photos with a 12-metre-long classic steam train, prancing reindeer, and vintage toy hot-air balloons. Photo source: HKTB

The classic steam train. Photo source: HKTB

During the WinterFest, the facades of several landmark buildings near Statue Square Gardens will stage a brand-new light show. The show will comprise eight acts, with a classic steam train serving as the central thread of the story and leading the audience through fantastical scenes, from a world of ice and snow to a toy world and a candy kingdom, while passing Hong Kong landmarks such as the Peak Tram. During the performance, the giant Christmas tree and the photo installations within the Wonderland will also change colours in sync with the lights and music, creating an immersive sensory experience.

During the WinterFest, the facades of several landmark buildings near Statue Square Gardens will stage a brand-new light show. Photo source: HKTB

As for the Prudential Hong Kong Winter Wonderland in Tsim Sha Tsui, the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre will become a stage for a spectacular showcase of light, music and seasonal art. The public can enjoy the show from the viewing platform of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, where cartoon animal friends such as penguins and squirrels will activate a magical jukebox one by one, reimagining familiar Christmas tunes as energetic pop dance tracks and lively swing jazz, weaving dazzling lights with dynamic music to inject festive energy into the waterfront.

The Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre will become a stage for a spectacular showcase of light, music and seasonal art. Photo source: HKTB

The Prudential Hong Kong Winter Wonderland in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo source: HKTB

Strolling along the waterfront, visitors can also step into a romantic world of light. The facades of the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Hong Kong Space Museum will present an “Aurora” display. The Museum of Art will be draped in dreamy, vibrant aurora colours, tracing enchanting northern landscapes, while the Space Museum will be transformed into a giant crystal ball, with swirling snowflakes and adorable reindeer dancing around it. The area will also feature a sea of lights composed of over 7,000 light orbs that change colour with the music, creating a romantic and moving winter world and allowing everyone to hold their loved ones under the giant crystal ball and make a wish together.

The Space Museum will be transformed into a giant crystal ball, with swirling snowflakes and adorable reindeer dancing around it. Photo source: HKTB

The Winter Wonderland in Causeway Bay will be themed around an “Elf Christmas Workshop.” During the WinterFest, the facades of two buildings on Lan Fong Road and Pak Sha Road will stage a light show depicting elves busy preparing gifts in the Christmas workshop. Yun Ping Road and Hysan Avenue will also be lit up with sparkling lights and festive decorations, adding a strong winter atmosphere to the bustling Elf Workshop.

The Winter Wonderland in Causeway Bay will be themed around an “Elf Christmas Workshop.” Photo source: HKTB

Hysan Avenue will also be transformed into a new relaxing space in the heart of the city, featuring a 40-metre outdoor elf bar where the public can enjoy specially crafted drinks and spend a joyful evening together.

Hysan Avenue will also be transformed into a new relaxing space in the heart of the city, featuring a 40-metre outdoor elf bar where the public can enjoy specially crafted drinks and spend a joyful evening together. Photo source: HKTB

Dr. Peter Lam, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), announced that the annual Hong Kong WinterFest will kick off next Wednesday, 18 November, on its largest and most content-rich scale to date.

The Hong Kong WinterFest

Dr. Lam noted that the Christmas Town will span across Central, Causeway Bay, and Tsim Sha Tsui, featuring distinct themes and light-and-shadow performances in each district. The HKTB is also collaborating with industry partners to offer over a hundred winter promotions.

The Hong Kong WinterFest

The year-end finale will be the Hong Kong New Year Countdown fireworks display. Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the HKSAR, it will provide a spectacular countdown experience for both residents and visitors.

The Hong Kong WinterFest