Events to Attend This May in Hong Kong

01. The Corner Shop Busking Festival

Visit The Corner Shop, an art space across from Mondrian Hong Kong, for live music on four May Saturdays. Eight emerging independent artists will showcase diverse styles from folk and hip-hop to jazz and ballads, each with unique voices and stories.

When: 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st May 2025
Mondrian Hong Kong, 11A-D, 8A Hart Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

02. The Magic Flute

Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” comes to Hong Kong this May, blending Eastern philosophy with urban themes. This Opera Hong Kong collaboration features an international cast including Andrés Moreno García, Sofia Troncoso, John Chest, and Aigul Khismatullina, alongside local performers.

When: 15th – 18th May 2025
Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

03. Ginsanity 2025

Ginsanity returns, showcasing over 100 gins from global producers. Bring your cup or purchase one for HKD 30 to sample various brands. Entry is free, but tastings cost extra. See something you like? Order for convenient delivery.

When: 16th and 17th May 2025
PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong

04. Hong Kong International Reggae Ska Festival

The Hong Kong International Reggae Ska Festival returns, celebrating reggae, rocksteady, ska, and dub with performances by Trojan Recording legend Roy Ellis (Mr. Symarip) and artists from the US, UK, Thailand, and Hong Kong.

When: 17th May 2025
Qube, 2/F, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong