2025 Central Harbourfront Event Guide | Music Festival Accommodation + Transportation Tips

Hong Kong’s second half of 2025 will be spectacular! The Central Harbourfront will host a series of world-class mega events, including "AIA Hong Kong International 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 International Hot Air Balloon Fest Hong Kong (HABFest)

Dates: 4–7 September 2025

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) 

• 10+ smaller 11m balloons 

• Golden hour (4:30PM–7PM) is 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

• Booking: HK Ticketing

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2. WATERBOMB Hong Kong 2025 

Dates: 4–5 October 2025 

Korea’s iconic "wet 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

3. Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival 2025

Dates: 5–7 December 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

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 | Check Early Bird Deals

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!)

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