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Join the spectators on both sides of Victoria Harbour on the second day of Chinese New Year to witness an astounding fireworks display as Hong Kong ushers in the Year of the Snake! Don’t miss the chance to kick-start the new year with this awe-inspiring spectacle. Coordinator: Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau The 2025 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display will light up the sky over Victoria Harbour on Thursday (January 30), the second day of the Chinese New Year, at 8pm to celebrate the festival with members of the public and visitors in Hong Kong. The 2025 Chinese New Year fireworks in Hong Kong promise to be a breathtaking celebration of tradition and modernity. Whether you choose a free public spot or a luxurious private experience, planning ahead is key to enjoying this iconic event. Don’t forget to capture the moment and immerse yourself in the festive spirit of Hong Kong! Hong Kong recently had a fireworks display on January 1, 2025, to welcome the new year. Hong Kong’s most recent pyrotechnics display was on January 1 to usher in the year 2025. This event was also held at Victoria Harbour, was 12 minutes long, had rainbow-coloured smoke with silver pyrotechnics for the first time, and three pre-show What to expect from 2025 Chinese New Year fireworks display – Scenes and Special Designs. The theme of 2025’s Chinese New Year Fireworks celebration has nine scenes. There will be lots number 8, smiley face, golden ingot, heart shape fireworks in the show. This year, the fireworks take place on January 30, 2025. Tips. Because the fireworks are so popular, you’ll want to get there early and get a good spot. The fireworks start at 8pm, and there is no admission fee to any of the public viewing areas. Kick off the Year of the Snake in spectacular fashion with Hong Kong’s iconic Chinese New Year Fireworks Display on January 30, 2025, at 8 PM.Witness the breathtaking pyrotechnic show illuminating the night sky over Victoria Harbour, a much-anticipated highlight of the city’s festive celebrations. This year’s Lunar New Year Fireworks Display will begin with a scene dedicated to the lucky number 8 (©GovHK) The next fireworks show in Hong Kong will begin at 8pm on January 30, 2025, at Victoria Harbour. The 23-minute-long Lunar New Year Fireworks Display will feature nine scenes created by over 23,000 pyrotechnic shells. Hong Kong is one of the best places in the world to experience Chinese New Year (CNY), blending ancient traditions with modern festivities. In 2025, the Year of the Snake, the city will come alive with vibrant parades, dazzling fireworks, and cultural events. Here’s your ultimate guide to making the most of your visit during this festive “2025 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display Package is valid from now to 28 January 2025 (“Promotion period”), except for: 1. sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck (“sky100”) closure dates due to special events; or 1.2. Special timeslot or programs which require a separate admission charge; or 1.3. Chinese New Year is one of Hong Kong’s biggest festivals and is celebrated with red lanterns, lion dances, markets, prayers for good fortune and auspicious cuisines. From interactive installations to festive decorations there are plenty of celebratory events throughout the city to start the new year with joy and prosperity. Held on the second day of Chinese New Year above our iconic Victoria Harbour, the Lunar New Year fireworks display will take place on January 30 this year to welcome the Year of the Snake. Join the spectators on both sides of Victoria Harbour on the second day of Chinese New Year to witness an astounding fireworks display as Hong Kong ushers in the Year of the Snake! Don’t miss the chance to kick-start the new year with this awe-inspiring spectacle. Coordinator: Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau Here’s a quick look at some of the key events to kick off the Year of the Snake: Chinese New Year Night Parade. Experience floats and dazzling performances along Tsim Sha Tsui’s streets. Date: 29 January 2025; Location: Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon; Lunar New Year Fireworks Display Join us at Victoria Harbour to countdown the new year with a spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display, featuring stunning 'pyromusical' effects that will light up the night alongside the city’s magnificent skyline. Hong Kong is hands down one of the best places to celebrate Chinese New Year and the city’s extravagant New Year markets, spectacular displays and hearty dining treats are a testament to that. In 2025, the city folks are leaving no stone unturned to mark the Year of the Snake – streets enveloped The Chinese New Year celebrations to welcome the Year of the Snake continue this month and we still have to look forward to a plethora of dragon parades, carnivals and lion dances which will all culminate with the traditional Spring Lantern Festival on February 12, 2025. This month we also welcome back the Hong Kong Marathon and the return of the Hong Kong Arts Festival. Approximately 400,000 revellers are expected to gather at Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour to watch a 23-minute fireworks display for the Lunar New Year on Thursday. The fireworks display is set to Chinese New Year Fireworks. Hong Kong’s first Chinese New Year fireworks celebration took place in 1982; fireworks displays had largely been banned up to that point, with the most recent event held to mark the visit of Queen Elizabeth II in 1975. Join the spectators on both sides of Victoria Harbour on the second day of Chinese New Year to witness an astounding fireworks display as Hong Kong ushers in the Year of the Snake! Don’t miss the chance to kick-start the new year with this awe-inspiring spectacle. Coordinator: Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau
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