Chinese New Year Celebrations, The Manly Seabirds & The World's Largest Inflatable Bounce Party: What's On In Hong Kong in February
Hong Kong is ready to welcome the Year of the Horse with one of the world's most vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations. On 17 February, the first day of the Chinese New Year, the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will transform the city into a glittering carnival of light, music, global cultures and festive spirit – complete with a touch of Aussie style with Manly Waringah Sea Eagles' very own cheerleaders dancing their way into the festivities. Celebrate a Chinese New Year like no other.
Street Party & Parade
Get ready for the first night of Chinese New Year with a pre-parade street party, leading up to the dazzling procession of floats and performances from around the world. The Parade will start from Hong Kong Cultural Centre and travel through major roads in Tsim Sha Tsui, beginning at 8 pm on 17 February. With the theme "BEST FORTUNE. WORLD PARTY.", the festivities celebrate the energetic spirit of the horse, a symbol of strength, vitality, progress, and success in Chinese culture.
The 2026 Parade will be an authentic night-long celebration showcasing a spectacular line-up of themed floats sweeping in the best luck of the year. Some float sponsors will celebrate milestone anniversaries " with Cathay marking its 80th anniversary and Hong Kong Disneyland celebrating its 20th " adding extra excitement to the parade. The Ocean Park Hong Kong will invite its adorable Panda Friends to spread new year blessings to families and friends, while the Hong Kong Jockey Club will spotlight the zodiac year with shimmering horse installations to bring prosperity to all. Multiple dazzling floats will be on display at Kai Tak Sports Park from 18 to 26 February, extending the Parade excitement to visitors throughout the festive season.
Beyond the floats, a dynamic line-up of performances from around the world during the Parade will reinforce Hong Kong's status as a truly international festival city. Not only will France's FierS à Cheval set the tone with illuminated horse tableaux that capture the spirit of the Year of the Horse, the exhilarating performances including the precision of the Xi'an Acrobatic Troupe from the Chinese Mainland, the comic acrobat duo Les Vitaminés from Canada, and the debut of Australia's Manly Seabirds cheer performers (Sea Eagles, NRL) will bring high-energy sparkle to the parade route.
The Manly Seabirds Director, Monique Carroll, said, "We are absolutely thrilled and honoured to make history as the first Australian professional cheerleading team invited by the Hong Kong Tourism Board to perform at their world-renowned Chinese New Year celebrations. Bringing our high-energy Australian spirit to such an iconic international event is a dream come true, and we cannot wait to help ring in the Year of the Horse on the streets of Hong Kong!"
Lunar New Year Fairs
For a week leading up to the early hours of Chinese New Year's Eve (11–17 February), visitors can dive into the festive spirit at Lunar New Year Fairs, commonly known as Chinese New Year flower markets, where parks and community hubs will burst with seasonal flowers, symbolic decorations and joyful atmosphere.
Year of the Horse Raceday
As we gallop into the Year of the Horse, visitors cannot miss at the much-loved Year of the Horse Raceday on the third day of Chinese New Year (19 February), where Sha Tin Racecourse will be filled with thrilling horse-racing, entertainment and festive excitement.
Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival
Visitors can also take part in heartfelt blessings at the Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival in Lam Tsuen from 17 February to 3 March, where visitors can write their wishes on a piece of joss paper attached to an orange and toss it up to the tree. It is believed that wishes will come true if they successfully cling to the wishing tree. Those seeking spiritual connection can visit Hong Kong's many historic temples, including Wong Tai Sin Temple, Che Kung Temple and Kwun Yum Temples, to pray for fortune, love, prosperity and success in the Year of the Horse.
The Big Bounce
The world's largest bounce experience, The Big Bounce, is making a return for Chinese New Year 2026 with the "Sun Life The Big Bounce World Tour – Hong Kong". Certified by Guinness World Records, INCUBASE Studio has been touring this inflatable playground worldwide, and first landed in Hong Kong at Christmas 2024, drawing over 76,000 visitors in just two weeks. In 2025, it wowed crowds in Jakarta and Bali. Now, it's bouncing back to Hong Kong.
From 6 to 22 February 2026, it will transform the Great Lawn at Art Park, WestK into a spectacular bounce wonderland. The event will feature four giant inflatables, including the World's Biggest Bounce House covering 16,000 square feet, and Hong Kong's longest inflatable obstacle course stretching more than 150 meters. On select days, the anime cultural experience hub INCUBASE Arena will bring anime cosplay madness to life, inviting fans to dress up as their favourite characters and leap into the action. As night falls, the energy shifts into high gear "After Dark Party" powered by CantoPop beats. With dazzling lights and music beats, both day and evening visitors are in for an unforgettable surge of fun and excitement.
Each ticket gives you 90 minutes of bounce bliss, including a 40‑minute designated slot in the World's Biggest Bounce House plus unlimited access to all other inflatable zones. Other "Sun Life The Big Bounce World Tour – Hong Kong" highlights:
Street Party & Parade
Get ready for the first night of Chinese New Year with a pre-parade street party, leading up to the dazzling procession of floats and performances from around the world. The Parade will start from Hong Kong Cultural Centre and travel through major roads in Tsim Sha Tsui, beginning at 8 pm on 17 February. With the theme "BEST FORTUNE. WORLD PARTY.", the festivities celebrate the energetic spirit of the horse, a symbol of strength, vitality, progress, and success in Chinese culture.
The 2026 Parade will be an authentic night-long celebration showcasing a spectacular line-up of themed floats sweeping in the best luck of the year. Some float sponsors will celebrate milestone anniversaries " with Cathay marking its 80th anniversary and Hong Kong Disneyland celebrating its 20th " adding extra excitement to the parade. The Ocean Park Hong Kong will invite its adorable Panda Friends to spread new year blessings to families and friends, while the Hong Kong Jockey Club will spotlight the zodiac year with shimmering horse installations to bring prosperity to all. Multiple dazzling floats will be on display at Kai Tak Sports Park from 18 to 26 February, extending the Parade excitement to visitors throughout the festive season.
Beyond the floats, a dynamic line-up of performances from around the world during the Parade will reinforce Hong Kong's status as a truly international festival city. Not only will France's FierS à Cheval set the tone with illuminated horse tableaux that capture the spirit of the Year of the Horse, the exhilarating performances including the precision of the Xi'an Acrobatic Troupe from the Chinese Mainland, the comic acrobat duo Les Vitaminés from Canada, and the debut of Australia's Manly Seabirds cheer performers (Sea Eagles, NRL) will bring high-energy sparkle to the parade route.
The Manly Seabirds Director, Monique Carroll, said, "We are absolutely thrilled and honoured to make history as the first Australian professional cheerleading team invited by the Hong Kong Tourism Board to perform at their world-renowned Chinese New Year celebrations. Bringing our high-energy Australian spirit to such an iconic international event is a dream come true, and we cannot wait to help ring in the Year of the Horse on the streets of Hong Kong!"
Lunar New Year Fairs
For a week leading up to the early hours of Chinese New Year's Eve (11–17 February), visitors can dive into the festive spirit at Lunar New Year Fairs, commonly known as Chinese New Year flower markets, where parks and community hubs will burst with seasonal flowers, symbolic decorations and joyful atmosphere.
Year of the Horse Raceday
As we gallop into the Year of the Horse, visitors cannot miss at the much-loved Year of the Horse Raceday on the third day of Chinese New Year (19 February), where Sha Tin Racecourse will be filled with thrilling horse-racing, entertainment and festive excitement.
Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival
Visitors can also take part in heartfelt blessings at the Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival in Lam Tsuen from 17 February to 3 March, where visitors can write their wishes on a piece of joss paper attached to an orange and toss it up to the tree. It is believed that wishes will come true if they successfully cling to the wishing tree. Those seeking spiritual connection can visit Hong Kong's many historic temples, including Wong Tai Sin Temple, Che Kung Temple and Kwun Yum Temples, to pray for fortune, love, prosperity and success in the Year of the Horse.
The Big Bounce
The world's largest bounce experience, The Big Bounce, is making a return for Chinese New Year 2026 with the "Sun Life The Big Bounce World Tour – Hong Kong". Certified by Guinness World Records, INCUBASE Studio has been touring this inflatable playground worldwide, and first landed in Hong Kong at Christmas 2024, drawing over 76,000 visitors in just two weeks. In 2025, it wowed crowds in Jakarta and Bali. Now, it's bouncing back to Hong Kong.
From 6 to 22 February 2026, it will transform the Great Lawn at Art Park, WestK into a spectacular bounce wonderland. The event will feature four giant inflatables, including the World's Biggest Bounce House covering 16,000 square feet, and Hong Kong's longest inflatable obstacle course stretching more than 150 meters. On select days, the anime cultural experience hub INCUBASE Arena will bring anime cosplay madness to life, inviting fans to dress up as their favourite characters and leap into the action. As night falls, the energy shifts into high gear "After Dark Party" powered by CantoPop beats. With dazzling lights and music beats, both day and evening visitors are in for an unforgettable surge of fun and excitement.
Each ticket gives you 90 minutes of bounce bliss, including a 40‑minute designated slot in the World's Biggest Bounce House plus unlimited access to all other inflatable zones. Other "Sun Life The Big Bounce World Tour – Hong Kong" highlights:
- Sport Slam, a sport arena; and airSPACE Pink Alien, the space‑themed fortress
- Interactive play: basketball battles, climbing towers, ball games, giant slides, ball pits – perfect for friendly competitions and Lunar New Year workouts
- Non‑stop bubble parties plus local & international DJs hyping the crowd day and night
- New After Dark "Bigger Kids" sessions for families, or the Adults‑only "After Dark Party"
- On‑site food stalls serving global snacks and drinks all day
To begin planning your journey, visit the Discover Hong Kong website for more details: www.discoverhongkong.com/anz/what-s-new/events/chinese-new-year.html
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