9 Hong Kong Events You Can't Miss In October

From craft beers to simulated racing and action on the golf course, the month is packed with events to delight all in the family

1. Beertopia

Above Photography: Chris Lusher/Lusher Photography

When: October 5-6

Where: Central Harbourfront

What: Beer lovers learn about and taste quality brews as they enjoy live entertainment at the city’s biggest annual craft beer festival.

Purchase tickets at beertopiahk.com

2. Sideways 24 Hour Endurance Race

Above Photo: Courtesy of the Sideways Driving Club

When: October 6-7

Where: Sideways Racing Simulator & Sports Bar

What: Hosted by the Sideways Driving Club, the charity endurance race tests the driving skills of 15 teams in a simulated racing environment, with funds raised going to HandsOn Hong Kong, which supports local communities in need.

Purchase tickets at sideways-driving-club.com

3. Jazz on the Beach

Above Photo: Courtesy of Treasure Island Restaurant & Bar

When: Oct 6

Where: Treasure Island Restaurant & Bar

What: The city’s first sunset beach jazz event features leading musicians, including Ted Lo (pictured), Eugene Pao, Sylvain Gagnon, Andy Gander and Angelita Li.

Purchase tickets at Ticketflap

See also: Art Insider: Johnson Chang

4. Hong Kong Tennis Open

Above Photo: Courtesy of HK Tennis Open

When: Oct 6-14

Where: Victoria Park Tennis Stadium

What: The annual Hong Kong Tennis Open returns in 2018 with players including Alizé Cornet, Garbiñe Muguruza and Wang Qiang.

Purchase tickets at hktennisopen.hk

5. Clearwater Bay Open

Above Photo: Courtesy of PGA Tour Series China

When: October 11-14

Where: Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club

What: The season finale of the PGA Tour Series-China is a great opportunity to catch some of the region’s best golfers in action, including Yi Cao and Charlie Saxon.

Purchase tickets at Ticketflap

6. Great Hong Kong Craft Beer Festival

Above Photo: Shutterstock

When: October 12-13

Where: PMQ

What: The inaugural festival will present the best brews from more than 25 local and international breweries.

Find out more at beerfesthk.com

7. The Opera House Hong Kong

Above Photo: Courtesy of The Met

When: October 21

Where: Grand Cinema

What: A new film by Emmy-winning documentary maker Susan Froemke, which chronicles the creation and history of New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, is screened as part of The Met: Live in HD series.

Purchase tickets at thegrandcinema.com.hk

8. Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival

Above Photo: Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival

When: October 25-28

Where: Central Harbourfront

What: More than 400 booths tickle the tastebuds with everything from gourmet food and wine pairings to single malts and craft beer against one of the world’s great skylines.

Find out more at discoverhongkong.com

9. Giselle

Above Photo: Ken Browar/Deborah Ory

When: October 26 to November 4

Where: Cultural Centre

What: The Hong Kong Ballet, accompanied by the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, presents a new production of the classic choreographed by Septime Webre and Charla Genn and coached by ballet star Julio Bocca.

Purchase tickets at urbtix.hk

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