Make October a Macao Getaway: Music, Culture and Family Fun

Music, neighbourhood discoveries and family fun offer plenty of reasons to plan an autumn escape to Macao this October. The 38th Macao International Music Festival sets the cultural pace, while San Kio’s traditional streets and a temple-inspired creative market invite visitors to explore local life and heritage. Families can enjoy playful encounters with Mak Mak and Mr. Bubbles, and Camqing Fair offers outdoor inspiration in Macao and neighbouring Hengqin. From concert halls to neighbourhood markets, there is plenty to fill a leisurely weekend of discovery.

Let Music Inspire Your Macao Getaway

An evening of live music makes a fitting centrepiece for an autumn getaway. Themed “Silk Resonances”, the 38th Macao International Music Festival draws inspiration from the Maritime Silk Road, bringing Eastern and Western traditions together through a programme that complements a day exploring the city.

October highlights include Laurence Cummings and Macao Orchestra at the Cathedral on 24 October, followed by Lang Lang in Recital: Iberian Rhapsody at the Macao Cultural Centre on 25 October. Opera lovers can experience Puccini’s Turandot on 31 October and 1 November, while Bravo Macao! showcases emerging local talent on 31 October.

The music also reaches beyond the concert halls. Through community performances, street percussion and other activities, “Floating Notes Across the City” brings music into local neighbourhoods, inviting visitors to encounter it as they explore.

38th Macao International Music Festival

Duration: 2 October–29 November 2026
Time: Varies by programme
Venue: Macao Cultural Centre, Cathedral and other locations across Macao
Admission: Ticketed programmes MOP120–980; selected activities free
Website: https://www.icm.gov.mo/fimm/38/en/index

Discover the Everyday Charm of San Kio

Continue your neighbourhood discoveries through the streets, stalls and flavours of San Kio. Running from October into early November, the 2026 San Kio Traditional Market Tour invites visitors into a traditional neighbourhood where veteran stallholders share stories of trade and craftsmanship amid narrow streets and alleys.

Join a guided tour to learn about everyday life in the area, browse the themed market, or try a creative workshop. Traditional Macao street snacks offer a taste of the neighbourhood, while booth games, flash performances and weekend lucky draws add to the fun. Look out, too, for spending offers at local businesses along the way.

With activities spread across Lin Kai Temple, San Kio Garden and nearby streets, there are plenty of reasons to slow down, linger at the stalls and enjoy exploring with family or friends.

2026 San Kio Traditional Market Tour

Duration: 9 October–3 November 2026
Time: Please refer to the SanKioYouth Facebook page for activity times
Venue: Lin Kai Temple, San Kio Garden, Rua da Emenda and Rua da Erva
Admission: Free

Follow Temple Trails and Discover Creative Treasures

For another perspective on Macao’s historic neighbourhoods, turn to its temple heritage. At Hong Kung Temple Square, the 2026 Temple Tracking Culture & Creative Market brings together locally inspired products, live performances and a screening of an original shadow puppetry production.

Delve deeper with an In-Depth Temple Heritage Tour on selected Saturdays. Starting at Senado Square, the route takes in Sam Kai Vui Kun (Temple de Kuan Tai), The Carpenters Guildhall and Hong Kung Temple before finishing at the market. Each tour accommodates 20 participants, with the MOP50 registration fee including a MOP50 consumption voucher.

The discoveries continue into the evening, when visitors can browse the market, enjoy performances and take part in a DIY workshop. Together, the activities offer an engaging way to explore the connections between temple traditions, neighbourhood life and contemporary creativity.

2026 Temple Tracking Culture & Creative Market

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, 17 October–8 November 2026
Time: 5:00pm–9:00pm
Venue: Hong Kung Temple Square
Admission: Free Admission

In-Depth Temple Heritage Tour

Dates: 17, 24 and 31 October; 7 November
Time: 3:30pm–5:00pm
Meeting point: Senado Square
Registration fee: MOP50 per person, including a MOP50 consumption voucher
Capacity: 20 participants per session; online registration available

DIY Workshops

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, 17 October–8 November
Time: 6:00pm–7:00pm
Registration: Online registration available

Make Time for Mak Mak and Mr. Bubbles

For families exploring the historic centre, the Mak Mak Experience Hub adds a playful stop at Senado Square. Inside the Ritz Building, visitors can discover displays featuring Macao’s tourism mascot and browse exclusive Mak Mak-themed cultural and creative merchandise.

This October, the “Mak Mak x Mr. Bubbles” activities give families more reasons to visit. Catch the exclusive pop-up meet-and-greets on selected dates, or join the exclusive reading workshops every Saturday, with three 15-minute sessions each afternoon.

On weekends and designated public holidays, Mak Mak craft workshops and picture-book reading sessions offer further opportunities to create, discover and enjoy time together. Cafés and light-snack stalls round off the experience, making the Hub an inviting pause between sightseeing stops.

Mak Mak Experience Hub

Duration: 1 October 2026–3 January 2027
Time: Monday–Friday, 12 noon–6:00pm; Saturdays, Sundays and 1–7 October, 11:00am–7:00pm
Venue: Ritz Building, Senado Square
Admission: Free

“Mak Mak x Mr. Bubbles” Exclusive Pop-up Meet & Greet

Dates: 1–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25 and 31 October
Time: 4:00pm

“Mak Mak x Mr. Bubbles” Exclusive Reading Workshop

Dates: 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 October
Time: 4:45pm, 5:15pm and 5:45pm (15 minutes per session)

Embrace the Outdoors at Camqing Fair

Carry the spirit of discovery outdoors with Camqing Fair, which combines music, food, shopping and hands-on activities across six themed areas. The main event takes place on 24 and 25 October at a 7,000-square-metre waterfront campsite in Hengqin, bringing together more than 80 market brands and over 30 outdoor experiences.

Browse food trucks, creative products and handicrafts from Macao and Hengqin, catch mascot parades, or join a family workshop. Two stages host music and DJ sets, while camping equipment displays and outdoor workshops offer inspiration for your next adventure. Rooftop tents and converted campervans showcase different ways to travel, alongside a dedicated play space for pets.

Visitors can also sample the outdoor theme in Macao at the satellite venue at NOVA Mall, Taipa, open free throughout October—another option to weave into a city break.

Camqing Fair

Dates: 24–25 October 2026
Time: 2:00pm-9:00pm
Venue: Station No. 5, Hengqin Flower Corridor
Admission: Free; advance reservation required

Macao Satellite Venue

Date: 1–31 October 2026
Venue: NOVA Mall, Taipa
Admission: Free

One Journey, Two Destinations

For eligible foreign visitors arriving in Hong Kong, Fly You to Macao makes it easier to include Macao’s cultural discoveries and seasonal activities in a twin-destination trip. Available until 31 December 2026, the promotion provides a free one-way direct coach ticket from the restricted area of Hong Kong International Airport to Macao via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

Overseas travellers can extend their journey with time to explore Macao’s attractions, enjoy its events and dining, and unwind at their own pace. With music, markets and family activities on the autumn calendar, there are plenty of reasons to make Macao part of the journey.

Fly You to Macao

Until 31 December 2026
www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/article/promotion/fly-you-to-macao