Tai Kwun | Jockey Club x Tai Kwun - Small Gesture • Big Joy 2025: Hong Kong Annual Festival Celebrations Sharing the Joy of Togetherness

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This December, whether you're with dear friends, family, or a city visitor soaking up the holiday atmosphere, the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Tai Kwun cordially invite visitors to rediscover the pure joy of sharing and being together at 'Jockey Club x Tai Kwun - Small Gesture • Big Joy 2025'. This historic site will transform into a winter wonderland, where art, history, and community spirit intertwine to offer a month-long celebration filled with laughter and creativity.

As a beloved arts and cultural landmark, Tai Kwun invites everyone to join us for a unique holiday experience that goes beyond just photo-taking and checking in. Instead, we offer a journey of exploration filled with creativity and surprises. Tai Kwun will turn into a giant festive advent calendar, featuring a 12-meter-tall giant Christmas tree and interactive play spaces, astounding contemporary circus performances, and heartwarming melodies, offering new surprises and expectations every day. It will rekindle the endless childlike wonder and delight we feel during the festive season.

Meanwhile, visitors can savor festive dining menus, explore artisanal crafts, and participate in creative workshops at over 30 merchant shops in Tai Kwun, soaking in the heartwarming festival ambiance. Tai Kwun FANs can also enjoy festive rewards and exclusive privileges, making every visit even more surprising and delightful.

A Joyful Gift to Light Up the City

Festivals always remind us that the most precious gifts are, in fact, the purest ones – a smile, time spent together, a heart-to-heart connection. This winter, 'Jockey Club x Tai Kwun - Small Gesture • Big Joy 2025' will use art and creativity to awaken the city's festive energy and let joy bloom in every corner of Tai Kwun.

People of all ages can stroll through Tai Kwun's Parade Ground, soaking in the festive ambiance with performances, holiday installations, and seasonal experiences that weave a Hong Kong-style winter wonderland, sparkling and dazzling even without snow. The full-day experience will surely leave you lingering, and each visit will bring new surprises and joys to your senses of sight, sound, touch, and even taste.

Jockey Club x Tai Kwun - Small Gesture • Big Joy 2025
Date: 1 December 2025 - 4 January 2026
(Music Celebration: Christmas Lighting Ceremony starts from 6:00 pm, 1 December 2025)
Time: Daily, 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Venue: Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Admission: Free (ticket purchase required for designated programs)

Festive Spectacle: Joyful Gathering Playground

Tai Kwun's Parade Ground will transform into a sparkling winter wonderland, featuring a towering 12-meter-tall Christmas tree adorned with dazzling decorations and bathed in soft lighting, adding a warm glow to the historic architecture of Tai Kwun. Surrounding it is a whimsical world of art and light, inviting families and friends to pause, play, and reconnect. Here, imagination will be reignited, and every corner will hold precious moments worth cherishing.

This immersive festival celebration perfectly embodies Tai Kwun's core concept of blending historic sites with arts and culture to create unforgettable memories for every visitor.

Music Celebration: Let Music Resonate in Central

When the harmonious melodies of 'Music Celebration' fill Tai Kwun, you'll know the festival curtain has risen. Under the leadership of program music director Anna Lo, the local a cappella group VSing will present a series of live performances. With their soothing vocals, VSing will perform original and classic Cantonese pop songs and Christmas carols, infusing familiar melodies with festive cheer and offering heartwarming tunes that bring warmth and resonance during this joyous season.

On 1 December, starting from 6:00 pm, the Parade Ground at Tai Kwun will host a Christmas lighting ceremony, with free hot chocolate and spiced wine for the audience to share a moment of festive warmth amid the music and lights.

Music Celebration: Christmas Lighting Ceremony
Date: 1 December 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Venue: Tai Kwun Parade Ground
Admission: Free
Special Offer: Free hot chocolate and spiced wine

Music Celebration
Date: 5 - 6 December 2025
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue: Tai Kwun Parade Ground
Admission: Free
Details: https://qrs.ly/dah3pfs

Tai Kwun Circus Season: A Fun-filled, Engaging Global Extravaganza

As one of the highlights of Tai Kwun's festive programs, the much-anticipated 'Tai Kwun Circus Season' returns to inject surprise and vitality into Hong Kong's winter celebrations with world-class artistic standards and groundbreaking performances. This innovative platform continues to bring together multiple international and local top circus troupes, with several acts making their Asian premieres, allowing audiences to witness and engage with contemporary international circus performances up close. Beyond stage performances, 'Tai Kwun Circus Season' also focuses on nurturing local emerging performers, promoting cultural exchanges, and fostering the continuous development of Asian circus arts.

Tai Kwun Circus Season 2025
Date: 12 December 2025 - 1 January 2026
Venue: Various locations in Tai Kwun
Admission: Free (ticket purchase required for designated programs)
Details: https://qrs.ly/56h0g5z

International Circus Arts Extravaganza: Bringing Joy, Fun, and Connection

Throughout December, Tai Kwun will present a series of captivating circus programs, showcasing the artistic charm, humor, and sincere emotions of contemporary circus arts. From Denmark, making its Asian premiere, The Genesis features 12 acrobatic performers using powerful and high-difficulty stunts to tell a story with elegance and poetry, showcasing the ultimate beauty of the human body in motion.

World-renowned juggler Wes Peden from the USA will present Spiral Slide, making its Hong Kong debut. With a punk-inspired surreal juggling aesthetic, he challenges gravity by combining physics and art to create a visually stunning performance. In addition, Peden will conduct a juggling masterclass to share his exquisite skills and creative insights. La Triochka, an all-female trio from France, will present the breathtaking Top Down, a high-difficulty juggling act that blends strength and grace with an elegant performance that resonates with urban life.

Audiences of all ages can enjoy De Cuyper vs De Cuyper from Belgium, which turns a sibling rivalry into a sporting competition. The juggling brothers will engage in a hilarious battle of wits and skills through their circus performance. Tree, Tree, Tres by Korean troupe 64J will present a poetic performance that delicately explores 'balance,' 'teamwork,' and 'connection with nature.' Audience members can also join a parent-child workshop to experience the wonders and joys of the art of balance. The popular Ting Koo-ki Mad Skills Battle also makes a remarkable comeback, gathering circus talents from around the world to showcase their exquisite skills and unlimited creativity in an on-site impromptu battle.

Asian Circus Creativity Shines on the International Stage, Facilitating Cross-Regional Cultural Exchanges

The second edition of the Asian Circus Focus continues to spotlight the artistic talents and creativity of emerging Asian circus performers, providing a platform for the rapidly developing Asian contemporary circus scene. This year's performances bring together circus artists from Hong Kong, Beijing, and Taiwan, fostering creative exchanges, deepening cross-cultural connections, and allowing Asian circus arts to flourish on the international stage. Additionally, Kaleidoscope from Korea will guide audiences into the world of Korean physical theater, using physical movements to tell humorous and touching stories of women's growth, taking the audience on an emotional journey filled with laughter and tears.

New Chapter for Circus Talents: Presenting Stories, Skills, and Future Development

The 'Tai Kwun Circus Season' includes various programs focused on nurturing local talents, reflecting Tai Kwun's continuous support for and commitment to circus arts. The cross-disciplinary performance Circus Reels - Throw to Glow will bring together local and French artists to present a fast-paced contemporary circus show inspired by real stories, resembling the experience of browsing Reels (short videos) on social media. Additionally, the newly launched 'Professional Circus Program' gathers local and Asian circus artists and curators to drive the development of circus arts through dialogue, collaboration, and creative exchanges. Furthermore, the third edition of Circus Bootcamp - Time after Time will provide specialized training for emerging performers, continuing to cultivate a new generation of circus talents and laying a solid foundation for Hong Kong's future circus development.

A Festival Celebrating Joy, Sharing, and Inclusivity

In addition to astounding performances, visitors can also indulge in festive delicacies, limited-time offerings, and creative experiences at over 30 restaurants and unique shops in Tai Kwun.

Tai Kwun FANs can enjoy exclusive privileges and surprises, making each visit exciting and memorable. Whether it's gathering with loved ones for a festive feast, sharing intimate moments with a special someone, or treating yourself to little happiness and finding thoughtful gifts, Tai Kwun offers a warm festival ambiance for every visitor.

On 4 December, Tai Kwun will present 'The Gift of Night,' inviting visitors to experience a one-night-only exclusive nighttime shopping joy. Participating shops will extend their opening hours until 11:00 pm and offer multiple festive promotions and surprises. After shopping, visitors can enjoy festive cocktails or happy hour specials at the bars and restaurants within Tai Kwun, soaking in the sparkling festival atmosphere. Whether you're making a last-minute holiday dash or simply wanting to immerse yourself in the lively festival vibe, 'The Gift of Night' promises an unforgettable winter night experience.

The Gift of Night
Date: 4 December 2025
Time: Extended opening until 11:00 pm
Venue: Designated Tai Kwun merchants

Tai Kwun FAN Exclusive Privileges

This holiday season, Tai Kwun FANs can unlock exclusive privileges and surprises in December, making the festive atmosphere even warmer and merrier.

Festive Unboxing Rewards
Tai Kwun FANs who spend a net amount of HK$300 (up to two receipts) at Tai Kwun shops and restaurants can redeem a Tai Kwun exclusively designed calendar or a limited-edition pair of 'socks' at the Visitor Center, kicking off the festive season with surprises.

Christmas 'Calendar' Adventure
Tai Kwun FANs can also participate in various programs, including the 'Tai Kwun Circus Season,' Tai Kwun's permanent cultural heritage exhibitions, and special themed exhibitions. By scanning QR codes with the Tai Kwun APP to check in, they can collect electronic stamps to unlock rewards, unfolding layer after layer of festive fun.

Rewards include:

• 3 stamps - Redeem a Tai Kwun exclusively designed calendar

• 6 stamps - Redeem a limited-edition pair of 'socks'

• 9 stamps - Redeem HK$50 cash vouchers for shopping and dining at Tai Kwun

Redemption Period: 1 December 2025 - 4 January 2026
Redemption Location: G/F, Block 03, Barrack Building, Tai Kwun
Opening Hours: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

*Terms and conditions apply. Quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

'Jockey Club x Tai Kwun - Small Gesture • Big Joy 2025' blends history, culture, art, and festive celebrations, becoming an annual cultural event that reminds us that the true joy of the holidays lies not in grandeur but in those simple shared moments that tightly bind the entire city together, allowing us to reconnect and feel the pure connection between people.