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- FIBA 3x3 World Tour Macau 2026: Free Basketball at the Ruins of St. Paul's, 17–18 October: The FIBA 3x3 World Tour sets up its court in front of the Ruins of St. Paul's this weekend, 17–18 October 2026: 16 teams including world No. 1 Ub and Macau's own Cotai WOLFUNITED, and admission is free. Schedule, pools and practical tips checked 13 October 2026.
- Macau Grand Prix from Hong Kong: The Ticket + Ferry Package, Explained: The official box office has sold out every stand for Grand Prix Saturday and Sunday. This package pairs a weekend Lisboa Bend ticket with the one-way Cotai Water Jet ferry from Sheung Wan, where you also collect the physical ticket. Prices, collection point and ferry terms checked 13 October 2026.
- The Best Free Things to Do in Macau: Seven genuinely free things to do in Macau, each checked against live sources in October 2026: the Historic Centre walk, A-Ma Temple, the Kun Iam statue,…
- The Macau experiences actually worth paying for: Seven paid Macau experiences we would spend our own money on, with prices checked against live listings on 12 October 2026: House of Dancing Water, the…
- Hong Kong Bookings: Ferries & Hotels for Your Macau Trip: Book the Hong Kong side of your Macau trip: TurboJET and Cotai Water Jet ferries, the direct cross-border coach, and Hong Kong hotels. All bookable online.
- NBA China Games 2026 in Macao: Guide (7–11 October): NBA China Games 2026 in Macao, 7–11 October: Mavericks vs Rockets at The Venetian Arena. Game tickets are sold out, but NBA House is free and open to all,…
- Coloane Day Trip: A-Ma Statue, Hac Sa Beach, Fernando's & Hiking Trails: Coloane day trip guide: the 19.99m A-Ma statue, Coloane Village, Hac Sa black-sand beach, Fernando's restaurant, hiking trails and the buses that get you there.
- Bocuse d'Or Asia-Pacific 2026 in Macau: Dates, What We Know & How to Follow It: Bocuse d'Or Asia-Pacific 2026 comes to Macau for the first time on 1-2 November 2026: eight teams, two days, places at the Lyon Grand Final. Venue and…
- What's On in Macau 2026–2027: Events Calendar: Macau events calendar 2026–2027: Macau Grand Prix 19–22 Nov 2026, fireworks contest, music festival, NBA China Games, food festival, marathon and Chinese…
- October 2026 in Macau: Fireworks, NBA & Oktoberfest: October 2026 in Macau: the fireworks finale (4 Oct), NBA China Games (9 & 11 Oct), Sara Landry, Studio Creepy 3, Lusofonia Festival and Oktoberfest at MGM.…
- Macau Fireworks 2026: The 4 October Finale: Macau's 34th Fireworks Contest 2026: the 4 October finale (Philippines vs UK), the closing drone show and verified vantage points. Free to watch.
- More Visitors, Less Spend: Macau's Odd September: Macau's casino revenue fell to MOP18.06 billion in September 2026, the worst month of the year, even as visitor arrivals hit a record. What the…
- 38th Macao International Music Festival 2026: Guide: The 38th Macao International Music Festival runs 2 Oct to 29 Nov 2026: Lang Lang, Jackie Chan's Turandot, Tan Dun conducting Beethoven's Ninth, plus free…
- 45th Macao International Marathon 2026: Guide (6 December): The 45th Macao International Marathon runs 6 December 2026: registration opened 3 October (mini opens 4 October), first-come first-served. Categories, fees,…
- Light Up Macao 2026: Guide (5 December – 10 January): Light Up Macao 2026 runs 5 December 2026 to 10 January 2027: MGTO's free nightly light-art event across the city. Confirmed dates, what last year's edition…
- Macau Christmas and New Year 2026: Guide: Christmas and New Year's Eve in Macau 2026: confirmed holidays, Light Up Macao through the season, the NYE fireworks tradition on the Cotai Strip, and how…
- Best Luxury Hotels in Macau 2026: 7 Top Picks Compared: Macau's 7 best luxury hotels compared: The Venetian, Parisian, Londoner, Galaxy, Wynn Palace, MGM Cotai and Morpheus. Honest notes on which to book, Cotai…
- Best Family Hotels in Macau 2026: Pools, Kids Clubs & Space: Macau's best family hotels, compared honestly: Galaxy Macau's Grand Resort Deck, The Venetian Macao's all-suite rooms, Sheraton at The Parisian for family…
- Best Hotels on the Macau Peninsula 2026: Near Senado Square: The best hotels on the Macau Peninsula in 2026: Hotel Lisboa, Grand Lisboa, Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16, Pousada de São Tiago, Hotel Sintra and Grand Emperor…
- Macau Hotel Booking Guide 2026: When to Book & What to Pay: A practical guide to booking Macau hotels: when prices peak (Golden Week, Chinese New Year, Grand Prix weekend), how far ahead to book, direct vs Trip.com,…
- Macau Grand Prix 2026: The Spectator Guide: The 73rd Macau Grand Prix runs 19–22 November 2026 on the Guia Circuit: the race categories, when tickets go on sale, where to watch, and how the weekend works.
- 73rd Macau Grand Prix Tickets On Sale Now: Tickets for the 73rd Macau Grand Prix (19–22 November 2026) are on sale now. Prices, grandstands and where to buy.
- How to Get to Macau from Hong Kong: Ferries & Bridge Bus: How to get to Macau: TurboJET and Cotai Water Jet ferries from Hong Kong (fares, routes, journey times), the 24-hour HZMB bridge shuttle bus, and Macau airport.
- Macau Dining Guide 2026: Michelin Stars & Local Gems: Macau's dining scene in 2026: the two three-Michelin-star restaurants, the newly starred Don Alfonso 1890, Portuguese classics in Coloane and the local…
- Macau Local Spots: Three Places Regulars Go: Three local favorites in Macau, tipped by a Reddit comment and checked against live sources: the happy hour dice game at OTT in Taipa, Portuguese cooking at…
- Golden Week Border Crossings: Which Checkpoint When: Golden Week border guide for Macau, 1–7 October 2026: 5.2–5.4 million crossings forecast, peak days 3–4 Oct. Gongbei, Hengqin, Qingmao and HZMB bridge port…
- Things to Do in Macau: Attractions Guide: The essential Macau attractions: Ruins of St. Paul's, Senado Square, A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, teamLab SuperNature, the Cotai Strip resorts and Grand Lisboa…
- Where to Stay in Macau: Cotai vs Peninsula vs Taipa: Where to stay in Macau, honestly compared: Cotai Strip resorts for first-timers, the Peninsula for culture and the Grand Prix, Taipa and Coloane for food…
- Practical Macau: Money, Visas, SIM & Getting Around: Practical Macau travel advice: currency (MOP and HKD), visas, languages, SIM cards and WiFi, when to visit, and how to get around Macau.
- Day Trips from Macau: Coloane, Taipa Village & Hong Kong: Day trips in and from Macau: Coloane's beaches and egg tarts, Taipa Village's food streets, and Hong Kong as a day trip by ferry.
- Girls' Trip to Macau 2026: Spa, Dining & Nightlife Guide: The ultimate girls' trip to Macau: spas for a pamper day, where to eat, nightlife and ladies' night tips, plus a sample itinerary.
- Macau Grand Prix Hotels: Track-Facing Rooms (2026): Macau Grand Prix 2026 hotels (19–22 Nov): track-facing rooms at Hotel Lisboa, Artyzen Grand Lapa, StarWorld, Wynn Macau and Hotel Guia.
- Macau Food Festival 2026: Dates, Hours & What to Know: Macau Food Festival 2026: the 26th edition runs 20 Nov–6 Dec at Sai Van Lake Square. Hours, free entry, getting there, and Grand Prix weekend crowds.…
- Adrenaline in Macau: Bungy, Skywalk & Zipline Prices: Macau's adventure activities in 2026: the Macau Tower bungy jump (233m), Skywalk X, Skyjump, Tower Climb and ZipCity zipline, with verified prices and…
- Macau for Conferences & Events: MICE Guide 2026: Macau business events: MIF, G2E Asia, BEYOND Expo, Forum Macao, and the venues that host them, from Cotai Expo to Wynn Palace.
- Macau Sports Calendar 2026–2027: Key Events: Macau's sporting year: the 73rd Grand Prix (19–22 Nov 2026), SJM Macao Open golf, NBA China Games, marathon and where to play golf.
- Chinese New Year 2027 in Macau: Dates & Guide: Chinese New Year 2027 Macau: New Year's Day is 6 Feb (Year of the Fire Goat). Parades, fireworks, holidays and planning tips.
- Macau Hotel Buffets 2026: All-You-Can-Eat Guide: The hotel buffets in Macau you can actually book online: 17 all-you-can-eat restaurants with exact ticket links on Trip.com and Klook, session by session.
- How to Spend 3 Days in Macau: A First-Timer's Itinerary: A practical 3-day Macau itinerary for first-timers who aren't here for the casinos: the historic peninsula, Cotai's icons, and Taipa and Coloane, plus what…
- Plan Your Macau Trip: Interactive Trip Planner: Answer seven questions and get a day-by-day Macau plan: sights, meals and bookings, timed to your travel month.
- Macau with Kids: The Family Guide (2026): Macau with kids: the family-friendly attractions, where to base yourselves, stroller notes, eating with children, and rainy-day options. An honest family guide.
- Macau with Kids: A 2-Day Family Itinerary (2026): A 2-day Macau itinerary for families: the old town on day one, Cotai on day two, with pacing notes for mornings, midday breaks and evenings, and…
- Taking Kids to the Macau Grand Prix 2026: Family Guide: Taking kids to the Macau Grand Prix 2026 (19–22 Nov): where to sit with children, ear protection, pacing the weekend, and what to do when they need a break…
- Macau Ferry Guide: Hong Kong to Macau by Ferry: Macau ferry guide: TurboJET vs Cotai Water Jet from Hong Kong, fares, terminals, schedules and how to book online with QR code boarding.