A perfect fusion of Chinese heritage and Portuguese culture, Macao fascinates visitors as a city of tourism where historic monuments and modern installations stand side-by-side, and where traditional festivals are celebrated alongside modern art, gastronomy and sports events. This July, get ready to explore Macao with these exciting summer activities!
Ignite your taste buds at the 2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao
Experience Macao as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy! From 11-20 July, the Roman Amphitheatre Square and Legend Boulevard of Macau Fisherman’s Wharf will transform into a food paradise with around 100 food stalls under the theme “Spices and Herbs”. This fantastic feast is showcasing renowned chefs from 28 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy worldwide, conducting over 60 cooking demonstrations. Savour amazing cuisines, chill out in the bar area, have fun at the game zone, enjoy live performances, gain secrets from top chefs at culinary demonstrations and take part in the International Gastronomy Forum.
2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao:
https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/article/events/gastronomy-fest-2025
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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, held from 19 July to 19 October.Curated by renowned international curator Feng Boyi, 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.gov.mo/en/news/359863/
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Marvel at the official flower of Macao at the 25th Macao Lotus Flower Festival
The lotus flower is the floral emblem of Macao and is represented in the city’s flag. Awe at the sea of beautiful blooms and soak up the tranquil ambience at the 25th annual Macao Lotus Flower Festival, held from 6-20 July from 6am to 10pm with free admission. Don’t forget to visit the lotus photo and literature exhibition, plant flowers hands-on, join lotus-themed workshops such as making short lotus videos and lotus related cooking classes, and participate eco-tours on lotus appreciation.
The 25th Macao Lotus Flower Festival:
https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/events/whatson/11833/
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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
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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
