Hong Kong, the bustling Asian metropolis, comes alive with a rich tapestry of festivities throughout the year. Especially when the summer comes closer, Hong Kong holds an array of energetic and fun annual festivals that let visitors enjoy to the fullest.
Here are the details of the 3 delightful festivals in June you should not miss out on to fulfill your trip in HongKong!
S2O Hong Kong Songkran Music Festival (S2O亞洲潑水音樂節)
Time: early June
Location: Central Harbourfront Event Space
Website: https://s2ohongkong.com/
Following the Hong Kong Songkran in late April, the World’s First and Wettest Party, S2O Songkran Music Festival is considered as the most exhilarating summer event in Hong Kong. S2O Songkran Music Festival originated in Bangkok in 2015, then the festival now taking place across Asia to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
The music festival has evolved into a must-attend annual event celebrating from 1:00pm to 11:00pm, attracting thousands of fans from all over the world. Highlights of the event features all-star DJs and Singers line-up, electrifying music performances, and vibrant water fight splashing everywhere.
Stanley International Dragon Boat Championship (赤柱國際龍舟錦標賽)
Time: early June
Location: Stanley main beach and Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Website: https://www.dragonboat.org.hk/en
Stanley International Dragon Boat Championship is a special tradition to kick off the Dragon Boat Festival. It features over 150 teams from Hong Kong and foreign countries, and attracts more than 5,500 paddlers racing for the throne.
The 2024 event was held from 4 May to 16 June with warm-up races, Sun Life Championships, and 22nd Hong Kong Dragon Boat Races.
Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival (香港國際龍舟邀請賽)
Time: Mid June
Location: Victoria Harbour
Website: https://www.dragonboat.org.hk/en
Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most reputable and fun events that is held every year in early summer along the beautiful waterways of Hong Kong. This two-day event attracts thousands of the world’s top dragon boat racers competing on a 500m track.
The 2024 festival took place on 15-16 June with a hundred thousand spectators. Beyond the thrilling races, the festival also features lively cultural performances, traditional Chinese cuisine, and interactive activities such as 2024 LINE FRIENDS Hong Kong Summer Chill Photo Spots.
Line team limited photo spots have been set along the Avenue of Stars for two weeks to promote the festival!
Visit Hong Kong in June to indulge in a vast array of activities that enable you to immerse in the city’s vibrant water festivities and take pleasure in the experience to the utmost! Don’t forget to check the information of each festival/event related to time, location in advance.
