Hong Kong plans largest WinterFest as Symphony of Lights nears end
Hong Kong will stage its biggest winter tourism campaign, with expanded festive installations in three districts and an upgraded New Year's Eve fireworks show. The long-running A Symphony of Lights will end on 18 November after 22 years.
Hong Kong is preparing to stage its most extensive winter tourism campaign to date, the Hong Kong Tourism Board announced on 10 November. The 2026 edition of the Hong Kong WinterFest will feature multi-district festive installations, citywide retail promotions, and an upgraded New Year's Eve fireworks display themed around the 30th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Speaking at the launch event, Tourism Board Chairman Peter Lam Kin-ngok said the programme would consolidate Hong Kong's standing as the premier winter holiday destination in Asia. The initiative represents a unified effort between tourism authorities, major commercial property developers, financial sponsors, and retail associations to drive local spending and promote in-depth cultural experiences.
A central feature is the expansion of the Hong Kong Winter Wonderlands attraction, which debuted in Central last year. The Tourism Board has partnered again with Hongkong Land to present the Central showcase, while two additional festive hubs will open in other districts. Tsim Sha Tsui will host an installation under the title sponsorship of Prudential, while Causeway Bay will feature a themed hub developed with Hysan. Each will showcase distinct visual concepts and coordinated illumination performances.
The winter festivities are scheduled to commence on the evening of 18 November, accompanied by more than one hundred seasonal discounts, Hong Kong-exclusive dining specials, and curated local souvenirs. That evening will also mark the farewell performance of A Symphony of Lights, the multimedia light and sound production that has run for 22 years across Victoria Harbour. The final show will incorporate special pyrotechnic components, paving the way for a new series of harbourfront light projects set to debut next year.
The annual New Year's Eve countdown fireworks display will undergo a major scale enhancement, centring on the upcoming 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong SAR. The Tourism Board expressed gratitude toward key commercial partners, including Hongkong Land, Prudential, Hysan, the Quality Tourism Services Association, and Alipay, noting that collaborative corporate support has been vital in staging the largest seasonal showcase in the city's history.
