Hong Kong Wide: November!
What's happening across Hong Kong
VICTORIA HARBOUR RACE
On November 15, marine traffic pauses as thousands of swimmers race across Victoria Harbour from Wanchai to Tsim Sha Tsui, against the iconic skyline. Watch the action from the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade near the Star Ferry Terminal for the finish, or Wanchai's Golden Bauhinia Square for the 7.30am start. Both competitive racers and leisure swimmers are set to take part. Find out more at hkharbourrace.com.
INDIA BY THE BAY
India by the Bay returns to the Asia Society Hong Kong Center from November 26 to 29 for its 11th edition, themed Heritage, Reimagined. The festival celebrates Indian culture through music, dance, literature, cinema, fashion, textiles, food and wellness. Highlights include an opening-night conversation with author Twinkle Khanna and events for young readers. Find tickets at indiabythebay.com.
HONG KONG JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
The 2026 Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival runs from November 7 to 15 at Golden Scene Cinema and Emperor Cinemas. The festival opens with Lucky Star (La Bonne Étoile), a wartime comedy-drama set in Nazi-occupied France. Find film schedules and purchase tickets at hkjff.org.
ARTS IN THE PARK
The culmination of Standard Chartered's annual youth education programme, this year's Arts in the Park takes place from November 14 to 15 in Victoria Park. The family-orientated carnival teatures a full calendar of stage events, workshops and art exhibitions, and is themed around classic fairytales. Expect 17 interactive arts booths, live performances, storytelling sessions, African drumming workshops and an exhibition of more than 900 artworks. Admission is free.
ATSUKO OKATSUKA LIVE!
Award-winning comedian and viral sensation Atsuko Okatsuka brings her eccentric humour and infectious energy back to AsiaWorld-Expo on November 22 with The Big Bowl Tour. The LA-based stand-up star blends family stories, immigrant experiences and everyday absurdities with sharp wit and audience interaction. Fans, dust off your bowl-cut wigs! Purchase tickets at Ticketflap.
