Central Harbourfront Events 2025
Guide to Music Festivals, Accommodation, and Transportation Tips
Hong Kong’s second half of 2025 will be spectacular! The Central Harbourfront Event Space in Hong Kong will host a series of world-class mega events, including AIA Hong Kong Hot Air Balloon Festival (HABFest), WATERBOMB Hong Kong 2025, and Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival 2025. Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong, located between Causeway Bay and Wan Chai, offers complimentary shuttle buses directly to Central Harbourfront—making it the top budget-friendly accommodation for event-goers!
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1. AIA Hong Kong Hot Air Balloon Festival (HABFest)
Hong Kong’s first hot air balloon carnival—no need to fly to Japan or Turkey! Highlights:
- Six 20m-tall giant balloons (including Japanese red panda & Hong Kong panda designs)
- More than 10 smaller 11m balloons
Dates
4–7 September 2025
Golden hour
4:30 PM–7 PM is the prime time for Instagram-worthy shots
Ticket Info
Early Bird (10 July sale):
- Morning Session (from 7:30AM): HKD150/Pax Family Package HKD480 (2 adults + 2 kids)
- Twilight Session (from 4:30PM): HKD680/Pax Family Package HKD2,040
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2. WATERBOMB Hong Kong 2025
Korea’s iconic wet pool party returns! Expected lineup (Seoul edition reference): AESPA, ZICO, Kwon Eun Bi, SUNMI, JESSI.
- Dance battles + EDM rave under water cannons
- Age 18+ only
- Must-bring: Waterproof phone case, change of clothes, flip-flops!
- Official Site: WATERBOMB Hong Kong
Dates
4–5 October 2025
3. Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival 2025
Hong Kong’s largest outdoor music fest featuring:
- Franz Ferdinand (Scottish rock legends)
- Yoga Lin, Panther Chan, Rich Brian
- Beth Gibbons (Portishead)
- Tickets: 3-Day Pass HKD1,990｜Single Day HKD1,280
- Website: Clockenflap 2025
Dates
5–7 December 2025
Why Stay at Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong?
- Prime Location: Between Causeway Bay & Wan Chai
- 8-min walk to Times Square/MTR | 12-min to Happy Valley Racecourse
- Free Shuttle: Direct to Central Harbourfront (Pier 9), easy transfer to Star Ferry
- Budget Rooms: 13–83㎡ options for 2–6 guests
Perfect for Festival-Goers:
- Skip crowded MTR—shuttle drops you at the venue
- Quick late-night returns post-event
- Steps away from Causeway Bay dining/shopping
Survival Tips for Outdoor Events
- Sun Protection: Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Wear sandals + waterproof backpack
- Arrive early (peak hours get packed!)
Enjoy Exclusive Festival Rates
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