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Tam Kung Festival @ Eastern District 2026 - Hong Kong Festival Events

Tam Kung Festival @ Eastern District 2026 by Hong Kong Eastern District Community Association at Factory Street Playground, 9 Factory Street, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island<br>Tam Kung Festival Parade: Shau Kei Wan Main Street East, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island, in Welcome Tam Kung: 18 May 2026;
Paper Crafting Exhibition: 18–19 May 2026
Docent Tours (different topics each day): 18–22 May 2026;
Variety Show: 19 May 2026;
Cantonese Opera Performance: 20–22 May 2026;
International Lion Dance Competition: 23 May 2026;
Tam Kung Festival Parade: 24 May 2026;
Send Off Tam Kung: 26 May 2026. You can view the Tam Kung Festival @ Eastern District 2026 event venue, event theme, etc. on this page.


  • Festivals Event Name: Tam Kung Festival @ Eastern District 2026
  • Related Themes: Chinese Festivals - Festivals
  • Organiser(s): Hong Kong Eastern District Community Association
  • Festival Description: The oldest and the most celebrated Tam Kung Temple, located in Shau Kei Wan, hosts one of the Eastern District’s signature events: the Tam Kung Festival, held annually on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month. The festival will consist of diverse activities including a variety show, Cantonese opera, a parade with lion and dragon dances, and an international lion dance competition.
    This year, an exhibition on traditional paper crafting has also been added, while docent tours will explore themes such as Cantonese opera, Taoist rituals and paper crafting appreciation, further enhancing the public's understanding of traditional Chinese culture.
    Find out more about the history and celebrations of the Birthday of Tam Kung and other major traditional Chinese festivals in Hong Kong
    here
    .
  • Festival Date: Welcome Tam Kung: 18 May 2026;
    Paper Crafting Exhibition: 18–19 May 2026
    Docent Tours (different topics each day): 18–22 May 2026;
    Variety Show: 19 May 2026;
    Cantonese Opera Performance: 20–22 May 2026;
    International Lion Dance Competition: 23 May 2026;
    Tam Kung Festival Parade: 24 May 2026;
    Send Off Tam Kung: 26 May 2026
  • Festival Time: Welcome Tam Kung: 10am to Noon, 18 May;
    Paper Crafting Exhibition: 10am to 10pm, 18–19 May;
    Docent Tours (different topics each day): 9:30am to 12:30pm, 18 May & 2–3:30 pm, 19–22 May;
    Variety Show: 6:30–10pm, 19 May;
    Cantonese Opera Performance: 6:30–10pm, 20–22 May;
    International Lion Dance Competition: 9am to 7pm, 23 May;
    Tam Kung Festival Parade: 9am to 4pm, 24 May;
    Send Off Tam Kung: 10am to 1pm, 26 May
  • Venue Remarks: Factory Street Playground, 9 Factory Street, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island
    Tam Kung Festival Parade: Shau Kei Wan Main Street East, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island
  • Ticketing: Admission Tickets are required for Variety Show, International Lion Dance Competition and Cantonese Opera Performance; While prior registration by phone is required for Guided Tour
  • Ticket_Price: Free Admissio
  • Tel: 8482 5352
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