Macao beckons visitors with its blend of Portuguese and Chinese culture amid its glittering skyline. Tune into the pulse of this fascinating city with the taste, sights and sounds of these amazing August events!
Embark on an aesthetic journey through the cityscape at Art Macao
“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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Family fun at the 2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival
Join this extensive programme that covers art camps, performances, exhibitions, a film festival, arts carnival, and workshops in music theatre, painting and dance.
Highlights include Cinderella by the Czech Republic’s Ballet of the National Theatre Brno, and Slava’s renowned Snowshow. Babies will enjoy Bebeethoven by Portugal’s Full Moon Theatre. Performances under the theme “East-West Encounter, Asia in Harmony” feature the multimedia Poli Pop by South Korea’s Brush Theatre. Locally, Macao’s Rolling Puppet Alternative Theatre performs Chong Chong’s Hamsters, while the Macao Chinese Orchestra and acappella group Water Singers present the Musical Magic Wand IV – Percussion vs. the Bull Demon King.
2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival:
https://www.icm.gov.mo/micaf/2/en/
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Savor the flavors and feel the rhythm of the streets at ZAPE TASTE Jam
Wander along Rua de Cantão and Rua de Xangai to taste local favourites and Southeast Asian specialties from eye-catching food trucks and booths every evening at 3:30pm till 10pm from 15 to 24 August. Water that down with artisanal coffee, tempting cocktails and wines! As you check out the handcrafted creations and play interactive games, get into the beat with live music, energetic dance and stage performances.
ZAPE Taste Jam:
https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/article/events/zape-taste-jam-2025
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Explore lesser-known Macao at Play Fun of Northern District – Iao Hon
Get off the beaten path to Iao Hon Market Park – a lively public space – where a bustling marketplace and themed workshops await you from 22 to 24 August at 2:30pm to 7:30pm. There you can live like a local by joining a guided tour “Iao Hon Market Sightseeing Tour – Internet Celebrity Food Tour” on 9 to 10 and 16 to 17 August at 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Led by internet KOLs “Macaudaddy” and “Babyieong”, the tours will reveal the must-visit spots to check-in, taste market delicacies and listen to stories of the community.
Play Fun of Northern District – Iao Hon:
https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/events/whatson/12020/
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Brew your cuppa at Macao Coffee Festival
Discover Macao’s vibrant coffee culture at Macao Coffee Festival, held from 4pm to 9pm from August 12 to 17 and 19 to 27 at the Heart-shaped Tree Square of Macao Science Center with free admission. Follow your nose in the specialty market for the aroma of Macao’s leading coffee and roasting brands. Enjoy your perfect hand brewed coffee accompanied by live music, and join parent child workshops for a journey from bean to cup.
Macao Coffee Festival:
https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/events/whatson/12040/
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Stroll the city for a surprise at POP MART MACAO CITYWALK
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 MEGA 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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Explore northern Macao and meet your favourite Sanrio characters
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 with ease. Apart from taking memorable photos with them as backdrop, come 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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Get free ferry and bus tickets to Macao!
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
