Calendar · Dates verified 20 September 2026
What's on in Macau.
Updated 3 October 2026
The 2026–2027 calendar, with only dates we've verified from published sources. Confirm with official channels before booking travel. Dates move.
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Oct 2026
Macao International Fireworks Display Contest: the 4 October finale
One night left. The contest closes on Sunday 4 October: Philippines vs United Kingdom at 9:00pm and 9:40pm over the sea in front of Macau Tower, followed by the contest's first-ever closing drone finale around 10:00pm. Free to watch from the waterfront. Full fireworks viewing guide.
Sep – Oct 2026
Arena concerts
Confirmed shows: Sara Landry, Londoner Arena, 4 October; ENHYPEN, Galaxy Arena, 16–18 October; Ian Chan "Music Unbounded Live", Londoner Arena, 24 October (MOP 888–1,488). Book through Cotai Ticketing or the venues' own box offices.
Resident show
House of Dancing Water
The reimagined aquatic spectacular at City of Dreams mixes acrobatics, dance and water effects in a purpose-built theatre. It's the one big-ticket show you can reliably book in advance, with seat-tier options on Klook.
Oct 2026
National Day holidays: 1 & 2 October
The 77th anniversary of the PRC falls on 1 October, with the day after (2 October) also a public holiday. Expect mainland visitor peaks, plus the fireworks contest finale on the 4th. Book hotels early.
Oct – Nov 2026
Macao International Music Festival: 2 October to 29 November
Two months of classical and traditional music: 10 programmes, a music camp and 12 citywide activities. The lineup includes a Brazilian programme for the China-Brazil Cultural Year, Lang Lang, Tan Dun, the China National Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, the Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe, and Turandot directed by Jackie Chan, his directorial debut.
Oct 2026
NBA China Games: 9 & 11 October
The Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets play two preseason games at the Venetian Arena (presented by Taobao 88VIP). It's the NBA's return to Macau, now a recurring fixture. Game tickets sold out across all authorized channels as of 23 September 2026. Full 2026 guide. See the full Macau sports calendar.
Oct 2026
SJM Macao Open: 15 to 18 October
One of Asia's leading professional golf tournaments, back at the Macau Golf & Country Club.
Oct 2026
Chung Yeung Festival: 18 October
The Festival of Ancestors, or Double Ninth. Families visit cemeteries and climb Guia and Coloane hills. A public holiday.
Oct 2026
Macao International Trade & Investment Fair: 21 to 24 October
The 31st MIF (first held 1996): Macau's flagship trade and investment fair at Cotai Expo.
Oct 2026 · dates TBC
Lusofonia Festival: late October
Two weekends of Portuguese-speaking-world food, music and community pavilions at the Taipa Houses. Macau's Lusophone heritage on show. Exact 2026 dates had not been announced as of 20 September.
Oct – Nov 2026
Oktoberfest at MGM: 28 October to 8 November
Macau's big Bavarian fortnight: the giant beer tent returns to the MGM Cotai roof terrace with German bands, traditional costumes and Bavarian food, 6:00pm to midnight. Party sets by Cantomania on 30 and 31 October.
Oct – Nov 2026
Halloween: Studio Creepy 3, weekends from 9 October
Studio City's Halloween horror run: an immersive cinematic escape through special-effects makeup, mechanical installations and interactive gameplay, every Friday to Sunday until 22 November. Standard tickets MOP 144.
Nov 2026
All Souls' Day: 2 November
A Macau public holiday observed at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery.
Nov 2026
hush! Beach Concerts x Urban Sports Wellfest: 14 & 15 November
Beach concerts meet urban sports at Hac Sa: the loud, young end of Macau's November calendar, the weekend before the Grand Prix.
Nov 2026
73rd Macau Grand Prix: 19 to 22 November
The headline act on the 6.12 km Guia street circuit: the FIA Formula Regional World Cup (third year, new Gen2 Tatuus T-326 cars), the FIA Formula 4 World Cup, the FIA GT World Cup with a new Silver Cup for emerging drivers, and the TCR World Tour. The 73rd edition is listed on the official Kong Seng / Macau Ticketing network (19 to 22 November 2026): grandstand tickets from MOP 100 on Thursday–Friday, MOP 400–1,200 for the weekend depending on the stand, on sale from 12:00 PM on 9 October 2026. Trip.com also carries an official 73rd-edition event listing (19–22 November 2026), with tickets on sale from 9 October 2026. See our ticket sale guide for the full price list. Klook does not yet list a 73rd-edition ticket product (its only Grand Prix ticket product covers the 2025, 72nd edition). Hotels across Macau sell out for race weekend, so book months ahead. Where to stay for the Grand Prix.
Nov – Dec 2026
Macau Food Festival: 20 November to 6 December
Seventeen days and around 150 local food and drink stalls beside Macau Tower. It's the tastiest fortnight of the year, opening right on Grand Prix weekend. Entry is free; you pay for what you eat. Full 2026 guide.
Dec 2026
Macau International Short Film Festival: 4 to 12 December
Organised by IEEM and Creative Macau (founded 2010 as the 'Sound & Image Challenge'): a week of short films across city venues.
Dec 2026 – Jan 2027
Light Up Macao 2026: 5 December to 10 January
The winter light festival returns: projection mapping, lighting, decorative and interactive installations across multiple districts, free and running nightly from about 6pm to 10pm through the holidays. Full 2026 guide.
Dec 2026
Macao International Marathon: 6 December
Marathon, half marathon and mini marathon, starting at the Olympic Sports Centre and crossing the Nobre de Carvalho and Sai Van bridges past A-Ma Temple. One of Asia's oldest city marathons (running since 1981). Registration is open now, first-come first-served. Full 2026 guide.
Dec 2026
December public holidays
8 December: Feast of the Immaculate Conception. 20 December: Macao SAR Establishment Day. 22 December: Winter Solstice (Dongzhi). 24–25 December: Christmas.
Dec 2026 · dates TBC
IFFAM & Kart Grand Prix: December
The 10th International Film Festival & Awards Macao (first held 2016) is expected in December, and the Macau International Kart Grand Prix returns to the Coloane karting circuit. Exact dates for both had not been announced as of 20 September.
Dec 2026 – Jan 2027
New Year's Eve countdown: 31 December
Macau sees in the new year with government countdown concerts across the peninsula, Taipa and Cotai, plus parties in every major resort. It's one of the year's busiest and priciest weekends for hotels, so book well ahead. Christmas & New Year 2026 guide. Where to stay in Macau.
Feb 2027
Chinese New Year: 6 February 2027
New Year's Day falls on Saturday 6 February 2027 (Eve Friday 5 February), the Year of the Fire Goat. Macau marks it with parades, fireworks and festivities across the city. It's one of the busiest and priciest fortnights in Macau's calendar, so book hotels and transport early. Parade dates for 2027 had not been announced at the time of writing. Full 2027 planning guide.
Not yet announced
Lusofonia Festival exact dates, IFFAM 2026 dates, the Macau International Kart Grand Prix 2026 dates and a UFC Macau date had not been announced as of 20 September 2026. Art Macao is a biennale and held no 2026 edition (last: July–October 2025); the next is expected in summer–autumn 2027. 2027 arena concerts had not been announced.
Dates and details are as published by organisers in September 2026 and can change or be cancelled without notice. We list only verified dates. If you're planning a trip around an event, confirm the dates with the official organiser before booking anything non-refundable. Calendar compiled from the MGTO event calendar, the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Sports Bureau and organiser announcements.
Questions
Frequently asked
When is the Macau Grand Prix 2026?
Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 November 2026: the 73rd edition, headlined by the FIA Formula Regional World Cup on the Guia Circuit. Book hotels well in advance.
When is Chinese New Year 2027?
Saturday 6 February 2027, the Year of the Goat. Expect parades, fireworks and peak-season prices across Macau.
Are the Macau fireworks free?
Yes. The International Fireworks Display Contest is fired over the sea in front of Macau Tower, free to watch from the waterfront.
When is the Macau Food Festival 2026?
20 November to 6 December 2026 at Sai Van Lake Square: 17 days, around 150 local stalls, free entry. Full guide.
Where do I buy concert tickets in Macau?
Through Klook, Cotai Ticketing and the venues' own box offices.
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