A calendar of exciting festivities is in place for those who enjoy visiting a charming, modern city that preserves Portuguese and Chinese history. Enrich your Macao trip by taking part in these spectacular September events!
“Hey, what brings you here?” is the theme of Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025. This three-month art event features 30 exhibitions across the city, showcasing modern masterpieces by artists from more than 10 countries and regions. Artists, including contemporary masters Xu Bing, Ann Hamilton and Gregor Schneider, craft innovative narratives, revitalize historical spaces and explore the community in six exciting sections.
Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025:
https://www.artmacao.mo/2025/prelaunch/en/
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Starting from 9 p.m. and 9:40 p.m. on 6, 13, 20 September and 1, 6 October, enjoy the night sky aglow against the backdrop of the Macau Tower accompanied by “wows” from spectators.
An internationally acclaimed event, the fireworks display contest will present creativity at its peak from 10 countries around the world, including Australia, South Africa, Korea, Austria, the Philippines, Japan, China, Portugal, the United Kingdom and first-time participant Brazil, each spanning around 18 minutes.
Elevating the visual feast is a Fireworks Carnival held next to the waterfront of Macao Science Center from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on each fireworks display night, bringing together delicacies, music, dance performances and games.
Furthermore, a photo contest, a student drawing contest and an AI Generative Art Contest add colours to the festivities. Don’t forget to check out the best viewing locations!
The 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest:
https://fireworks.macaotourism.gov.mo/en
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From 5-28 September, the entire city of Macao transforms itself into a stage and welcomes your participation. Take a leisurely stroll along the streets, stay curious and get ready for an artistic surprise! You may stumble upon performances in theatre, music, installations, exhibitions, dance, multimedia, puppetry, interactive digital theatre, clowns and more!
23rd Macao City Fringe Festival:
https://www.macaucityfringe.gov.mo/2025/en/
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Get to know more about the period leading up to the founding of the People’s Republic of China in this walking tour that takes you through the Northern District of Macao. Highlights include related historical sites such as the Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum and the Lin Zexu Memorial Museum. At the end of the tour, make your own sardine-themed keyring as a light-hearted souvenir of Macao’s Chinese-Portuguese culture, and sample a selection of special local refreshments. Don’t forget to register online for this free tour.
Red Memory: Macao North District Historical and Cultural Tour:
https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/events/whatson/11934/
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POP MART’s favourite characters debut in Macao! Offering limited-time photo spots, designer collectables, lucky draws and stamp-collection quests, they are featured with Macao’s classic egg tarts, waffles, Cha Chaan Teng and local delicacies at cultural landmarks, fully displaying Macao as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Make your first stop at the historical Ritz Building, the event’s main hub with the first-ever, Macao-exclusive giant Space Molly Egg Tart! Visit Baby Molly at Calçada da Igreja de S. Làzaro, CRYBABY at Camões Square, DIMOO at St. Augustine’s Square and LABUBU at the Leisure Area in Rua do Pai Kok.
POP MART MACAO CITYWALK:
https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/article/events/popmart-macao-citywalk
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Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, Hangyodon, My Sweet Piano and Gudetama transform Macao’s Northern District into an enchanting wonderland with huge photo installations and thematic decorations. For a truly immersive experience, take the free, event-limited Hello Kitty Theme Bus to visit the area. Capture joyful moments and take part in the lucky draw, booth games, dance performances and flash meet-and-greet.
Flora Fête with Sanrio Characters:
https://www.mocommunityevent.com/en/index.html
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International visitors holding valid foreign travel documents and transportation tickets to Hong Kong are eligible for complimentary one-way ferry or direct bus tickets from Hong Kong to Macau. Available first-come, first-served until 31 December 2025, book your free tickets from service operators now and come to Macao hassle-free!
Fly You to Macao:
https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/article/promotion/fly-you-to-macao
