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Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and rather appropriately for the Year of the Fire Horse, Hong Kong is putting on a dazzling spectacle to illuminate the night sky over Victoria Harbour during the holidays. On February 18, the 2026 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display will present a breathtaking showcase, themed after horses with a ‘Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong’ concept. Read on for what you need to know about the event, and how to make the most of the fireworks display.
What is the 2026 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display?
It’s pretty self-explanatory, but each year, the Hong Kong government puts on a prominent Chinese New Year Fireworks Display to commemorate the start of the Lunar New Year. Hong Kong Jockey Club is serving as the title sponsor as the event this year.
When and where will the 2026 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display take place?
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 18 – the second day of Lunar New Year 2026. At 8pm, the Chinese New Year Fireworks Display will kick off at Victoria Harbour. Spectators can watch the awe-inspiring show from both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
What kind of fireworks can I expect to see?
Spectators can expect the 2026 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display to run for approximately 23 minutes, during which a total of 31,888 firework shells will be launched into the air. Following this year’s theme, ‘Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong’, the visuals will be inspired by equine dynamism and energy, presenting eight scenes.
From the powerful ‘Galloping into the New Year’ to the grand ‘Celebrating the New Spring Together’, the show will highlight auspicious Lunar New Year symbols like the number eight, gold ingots, and the Chinese character for ‘good fortune’ for the Year of the Horse, in addition to high-density bursts of fireworks to wow the crowd.
Where’s the best spot to watch the 2026 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display from?
Both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon will have good vantage points to watch the show from, but the top choices will be Tsim Sha Tsui, Mid-Levels, Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, and Hung Hom. Avenue of Stars is hard to beat, as are Bauhinia Square and the Central Ferry Piers. If these places feel a little too crowded for comfort, you can also consider the West Kowloon Art Park. Here are some other spots for fireworks-watching. If you are looking to splurge, you could also consider booking a hotel room with harbour-facing windows, like Regent Hong Kong and Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.
What else can I see at the 2026 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display?
It’s going to be a fireworks-focused night, but the Hong Kong government has shared that lighting effects will be used to enhance the viewing experience of the fireworks show, so that’s something to look forward to. RTHK Radio 4 – on FM 97.6 to 98.9 – will be putting on music that is synchronised to the visual extravaganza for a multi-sensory experience.
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