Few experiences capture the spirit of 2026Chinese New Year in Hong Kong quite like the moment the season comes alive along Victoria Harbour. At Regent Hong Kong, the festivities begin not only with panoramic harbourfront views, but also with time-honoured traditions that set the tone for the year ahead. A traditional Lion Dance blessing marks the arrival of the Lunar New Year, filling the hotel with rhythmic energy, symbolism, and the promise of prosperity as the Year of the Horse begins.
From its unrivalled harbourfront vantage point, Regent Hong Kong offers a rare perspective where the city’s most spectacular Chinese New Year moments unfold in elegant tranquillity—away from the crowds, yet at the heart of the celebration. As drums echo and the skyline glows beyond the windows, the season’s rituals and revelry come together in a setting that balances cultural immersion with refined calm.
From our perch along Victoria Harbour, we explore the enchantment, traditions and infectious energy of Hong Kong’s most vibrant festival. The 2026 Chinese New Year, welcoming the Year of the Horse, begins on 17 February 2026, ushering in a three-day public holiday filled with world-class events and time-honoured customs.
Hong Kong’s Chinese New Year celebrations blend contemporary spectacle with ancient tradition, creating an atmosphere that is both exhilarating and deeply meaningful. Below is a curated guide to experiencing the season’s highlights.
Kick Off the Year with the Chinese New Year Night Parade
(Tuesday, 17 February 2026)
The legendary Chinese New Year Night Parade in Tsim Sha Tsui is one of the most anticipated events of the season. As dusk falls on the first day of the Lunar New Year, streets surrounding Victoria Harbour come alive with elaborate floats, vibrant performances, and international troupes.
Street performances begin around 6:00 PM, building momentum before the main parade sets off at 8:00 PM, transforming the harbourfront into a river of colour, rhythm and celebration.
New Year Firework 2026: A Sky Ablaze Over Victoria Harbour
(Wednesday, 18 February 2026)
On the second night of the celebrations, Victoria Harbour becomes the stage for one of the world’s most breathtaking New Year Firework 2026 displays. Choreographed bursts of light fill the night sky, synchronised with music to mark the Lunar New Year in dramatic fashion.
While thousands gather along the promenade, those viewing from the harbourfront locations enjoy a more serene experience—an uninterrupted panorama where the fireworks unfold in elegant stillness, framed by the city’s iconic skyline.
Traditions That Define Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
(Thursday, 19 February 2026)
The festivities continue with cherished cultural traditions. At Sha Tin Racecourse, the Chinese New Year Cup delivers an energetic blend of sport and pageantry, drawing crowds in celebration of luck and renewal.
For a quieter ritual, the Lam Tsuen Well-Wishing Festival in the New Territories offers a reflective counterpoint. Visitors write wishes on red placards and place them on well-wishing racks beside the famed trees—a tradition thoughtfully adapted to preserve the original wishing trees.
The season concludes with the Spring Lantern Festival, where thousands of glowing lanterns illuminate the city, often centred around the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza.
For more inspiring ways to experience Hong Kong Chinese New Year beyond the harbourfront, explore the city’s full calendar of festive celebrations via the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Your Harbourfront Sanctuary During Chinese New Year
At Regent Hong Kong, every highlight of the Chinese New Year is within reach. Step outside to join the energy of the parade route, or remain indoors as New Year Firework 2026 lights up the harbour beyond your window.
Recognised by The Most Perfect View Certified Program with a perfect 100/100 score, Regent Hong Kong is the first and only hotel in Asia to receive this distinction—an accolade that affirms its status as the ultimate address for panoramic Victoria Harbour views.
Here, the city’s festive energy meets refined calm, offering a rare balance between immersion and retreat. We invite you to welcome the Year of the Horse in unforgettable style and experience the magic of a 2026 Chinese New Year in Hong Kong from an unparalleled perspective.
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