Free Events at Central Harbourfront

The annual SummerFest is back at Central Harbourfront for its ninth year, offering city dwellers a series of free events ranging from cool bamboo art to music, dance, and sports activities. Here’s what you need to know:

How long is SummerFest 2025 open for?

SummerFest 2025 will go on for 66 days straight, from May 30 to August 3 at the Central Harbourfront Event space. It’s open 3pm to 9pm on weekdays, and 1pm to 9pm on weekends and holidays.

Photograph: Courtesy SummerFest

What is the theme of SummerFest 2025?

This year’s theme is Bambooscape, which celebrates one of Hong Kong’s most unique cultural treasures – bamboo scaffolding. Architects from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan, along with local craftsmen, will create six impressive installations that mix old-school techniques with new ideas.

Free guided tours are also available for those who want to learn more about each piece, or you can get hands-on by taking part in workshops to learn everything from bamboo weaving to making bamboo mats.

What are the free events at SummerFest 2025?

The SummerFest programme schedule is jam-packed this year, filled with events that have been split into four categories: sports, music, dance, and culture. Highlights include the WanderFest outdoor markets (June 21-22) featuring local designs, live music, and more, and the Mermazing Summer Splash (June 28-29), where there’ll be water-themed activities, music and dance performances, and colourful bubbles. Only July 1, the Tao of Enjoyce will even gather over 1,000 people to attempt a world record with participants holding a one-minute chair-holding pose! And don’t miss Summer Vibes on July 12, where the Hong Kong Festival Wind Orchestra will be playing familiar Japanese anime theme songs, J-pop tunes, Hollywood movie soundtracks, and Disney classics.

There are plenty more programmes to explore throughout the summer, so head to SummerFest’s official website to find out more.

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