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Singing along to Christmas carols and going to church on Christmas Eve is a wonderful way to celebrate the festive season. We’ve rounded up Christmas carol events and Midnight Mass and Christingle services for festive fun with the whole family.
When it comes to Christmas events in Hong Kong, we are spoilt for choice with festive markets and holiday fairs, restaurant menus and Christmas lights sparkling all around the city. With your Advent calendars counting down, it might not feel like Christmas until you listen to Christmas carols. For some families, this will be the time of year to show your faith by attending a religious church service. Enjoy traditional (and new) Christmas carols and soak up the seasonal atmosphere at these Christmas carol events and church services in Hong Kong.
Editor’s Note: This article is currently being updated for Christmas 2023. In the meantime, please browse our 2022 content and subscribe to the Sassy Mama newsletter to be the first to know when our content drops!
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Christmas Carol and Festive Music Events in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort – Sing Christmas carols with Mickey and friends
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a staycation and a live classical, jazz and musical orchestra at Disneyland Hong Kong. Sing along to classic Christmas carols and Disney songs along with appearances from Santa Mickey, Minnie Mouse, Goofy and more!
When: Three consecutive Fridays and Saturdays from 25 November to 10 December 2022.
How Much: Three staycation package offers with prices starting from $610
Disneyland Hong Kong, Sunny Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, www.hongkongdisneyland.com
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SAR Philharmonic Orchestra and Kids’ Gallery – Kids concert with Christmas carols
Discover the magic of Christmas in a musical spectacle hosted by the SAR Philharmonic Orchestra and Kids’ Gallery as it brings back its Classics for Kids Christmas Concert. As a special treat, children seated in the first two rows are invited to conduct the orchestra which features a festive symphony of music and live theatre.
When: Saturday, 17 December to Sunday 18 December 2022
How Much: Prices start from $365
The Box, Freespace, Art Park, West Kowloon Cultural District, Kowloon, Hong Kong www.tickets.kidsgallery.com
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Grand Hyatt Hong Kong – Meet Santa and sing Christmas carols
The Grand Hyatt’s Mezzanine floor will transform into a winter wonderland where Santa will tell stories to kids (and kids at heart). Junior carolers from Red Academy will serenade you with festive classics to get your family into the holiday spirit!
When: From Friday, 2 December to Sunday, 25 December 2022; Click here for performance times.
How Much: Free of cost
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong, 2584 7722 www.hongkong.grand.hyattrestaurants.com
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Pacific Place – Festive marching band with musicians and dancers
Pacific Place is hosting a Christmas on Parade Marching Band where musicians, dancers and Santa’s helpers will party their way through the mall for a super fun celebration.
When: Every Saturday from 3 December to 24 December 2022 and on 25 and 26 December 2022 at 3pm.
How Much: Marching band performances are free of cost.
Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong, 2844 8988, www.pacificplace.com.hk
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Hong Kong Players Panto – Festive pantomime musical performance
Sure to be a hit with the whole family, sing along with pantomime performers as they entertain you with the classic tale of Robin Hood! Not only does it fascinate the kids, it also teaches them to help those in need and persevere in times of difficulty.
When: Thursday, 1 December to Sunday 4 December 2022 and Friday 9 December to Sunday 11 December 2022.
How Much: $295 to $395
Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Center, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, www.popticket.hk
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Other Christmas carol and music events:
- The Cecilian Singers – An evening of festive music at various churches in Hong Kong. ceciliansingers.com
- The Hong Kong Ballet – Go on a magical journey with Septime Webre’s The Nutcracker. hkballet.com
Church Services In Hong Kong
St John’s Cathedral (Anglican) – Christingle service, Midnight Mass
This impressive building is a familiar face on the Central landscape. Here you can expect traditional Christmas church services and, if previous years are anything to go by, you’ll need to book your spot in advance. Keep an eye on the website for the announcement of midnight mass ticket arrangements.
St John’s Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2523 4157, general@stjohnscathedral.org.hk, www.stjohnscathedral.org.hk
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Discovery Bay Church (Anglican/Episcopal) – Family-friendly Christmas church service in Discovery Bay
A daughter church to St John’s Cathedral, the Discovery Bay Church will continue to have services every Sunday at 10am. There will also be other festive programmes that you can enjoy including the line of lights at the main road, a live on-stage recreation of Jesus’ birth, and a service at Tai Pak Beach on Christmas Eve.
Discovery Bay Church, LG09, Block 1, North Plaza, Discovery Bay, Hong Kong, 2987 7061, www.dbicc.org/christmas2022
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St Andrews Church Kowloon (Anglican) – Christmas Carol singing and children’s Christmas services
While the full list of Christmas services for 2022 is still being finalised (do check the website for the latest information), the popular Carols by Campfire is set to be held on Friday, 9 December.
St Andrews Church Kowloon, 138 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2367 1478, info@standrews.org.hk, www.standrews.org.hk
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Union Church (Christian Mission Church) – Family-friendly Christmas services, carol singing services
At Union Church, you’ll find a whole array of Advent services, Christmas fairs, children’s musicals and traditional carols and candlelight services on Christmas eve.
Union Church, 18/F Dah Sing Financial Centre, 248 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2523 7247, info@unionchurchhk.org, www.unionchurchhk.org
St Stephens Chapel (Anglican) – Christmas carols by candlelight and family-friendly Christmas service
Located within the campus of St. Stephen’s College, Stanley, you’ll find a good selection of Christmas services at the chapel. There will be Christmas lessons and carols with candlelight, crib service with carols for young families, midnight mass on Christmas eve and Christmas holy communion on Christmas day.
St. Stephen’s Chapel, St. Stephen’s College, 22 Tung Tau Wan Road, Stanley, Hong Kong, 2813 1047, newman@stjohnscathedral.org.hk, www.ststephen.org.hk
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More Church services in Hong Kong
- Community Church Hong Kong – A variety of advent services including kids musicals, advent stations and Christmas eve and day services. www.communitychurch.hk
- Lifehouse – Lively and energetic services and kids’ bible-based programme. www.mylifehouse.com
- The Vine – Church service with an upbeat rock band. www.thevine.org.hk
- Resurrection Church – Modern church service serving the English-speaking community. www.resurrection.org.hk
- Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong – Over 100 Catholic churches all over Hong Kong. www.catholic.org.hk
Editor’s Note: Christmas Carols and Church Services: Carol Singing To Christmas Eve Mass in Hong Kong was updated most recently in November, 2022 by Najuka Redkar.
