HKTB New Year Countdown in Brand-New Format with Light Performance Themed 'New Hopes, New Beginnings'

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that this year’s New Year Countdown will take place at the Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct in Central.

Event Overview
- Location: Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct, Central, Hong Kong
- Theme: “New Hopes, New Beginnings”
- Date & Time: 31 December 2025, 11:30 pm – 00:10 am (local time)
- Format: Brand-new showcase combining live music performances and an immersive light show

Performances
- Headliner: Internationally acclaimed group Air Supply
- Local Artists: Jay Fung and Cloud Wan
- Special Acts: Children’s choir and the Hong Kong Police Band

Light Show
- Eight iconic buildings in Central will project a giant countdown clock and seasonal patterns.
- A three-minute light performance will spread blessings to both on-site and global audiences.

Broadcast & Livestream
- Live screens: Chater Garden, Edinburgh Place, and Hong Kong Cultural Centre (Tsim Sha Tsui)
- Projection: Giant countdown clock on Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Wan Chai)
- Streaming: HKTB website, Facebook, YouTube, plus satellite broadcast worldwide

Citywide Celebrations
- Hong Kong Disneyland: “New Year’s Eve Countdown Party Moment”
- West Kowloon Cultural District: Special countdown concert (first time)
- HKTB’s one-stop portal lists all countdown activities for locals and visitors.

This event is designed to spread positivity and blessings as Hong Kong welcomes 2026 with music, lights, and global connectivity.

Source: GlobeNewswire