The highly anticipated Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair, the largest annual event of its kind in Hong Kong, officially launched on February 11, 2026, marking the commencement of the city’s week-long festive celebrations leading up to the Lunar New Year. Spanning seven days until the dawn of the first day of the Lunar New Year on February 17, the fair features a massive congregation of 400 diverse stalls, offering everything from traditional seasonal flora and year-of-the-Horse themed merchandise to a delectable array of fast food options, drawing massive crowds eager to embrace the festive spirit.
Located in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay, the iconic Victoria Park transforms into a bustling marketplace dedicated to the annual spring festival (known locally as Nian Huo). This year’s configuration highlights the market’s traditional structure, balancing both merchandise and culinary offerings for visitors.
Market Composition and Offerings
The 2026 fair features a carefully segmented distribution of stalls, designed to enhance the flow of foot traffic and the overall shopper experience.
The 400 total booths are categorized as follows:
- Wet Stalls (Seasonal Flora): 180 units, specializing in auspicious flowers and plants—essential purchases for decorating homes for good luck in the coming year.
- Dry Stalls (Goods and Gifts): 216 units (comprising 170 standard and 46 large stalls), offering novelty items, toys, and specialty goods, with a strong focus on products celebrating the Year of the Horse.
- Fast Food Stalls: 4 designated units, providing a vital source of hot and savory sustenance for visitors navigating the expansive market. The presence of these four dedicated dining spots ensures that the culinary aspect remains a central, enjoyable part of the market experience, a crucial draw for many attendees.
The market hours vary throughout the week to accommodate peak visitor times, with extended operating periods in the days immediately preceding the Lunar New Year, culminating in an overnight session until 7:00 am on February 17.
Managing the Festive Rush
Recognizing the immense popularity and subsequent congestion of the Victoria Park Fair, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) is proactively utilizing technology to enhance crowd control and visitor safety across all 14 major Lunar New Year Fairs citywide.
The FEHD’s system provides real-time updates on crowd congestion using a simple, accessible traffic light indicator displayed on its official website:
- Green: Low attendance; minimal crowding.
- Yellow: Slightly crowded; potential minor delays.
- Red: Extremely crowded; significant wait times expected.
Visitors are strongly advised to check these real-time updates prior to departure, especially during weekend evenings and the final two days of the market, which typically experience maximum density. Furthermore, the market will halt admissions 15 minutes before the stated closing time each day, requiring attendees to plan their visits accordingly.
Streamlining Access and Transport
The Victoria Park Fair is situated at 1 Hing Fat Street, accessible via two main entry points near Hing Fat Street and Gloucester Road. Due to the high volume of visitors, specific public transport and traffic changes are implemented annually.
Key transit options include:
- MTR: Causeway Bay Station (Exit E) provides direct signage toward the market entrance, while Tin Hau Station (Exit A2) allows a short 3- to 5-minute walk along Hing Fat Street to the opposite entry point.
- Tram/Bus: Various bus routes and trams stop near the park (e.g., Victoria Park, Hing Fat Street, or Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter stops), requiring a brief walk.
The Transport Department has implemented special phase-one traffic arrangements, including road closures and adjustments to bus and minibus routes in the Causeway Bay and Tin Hau vicinity, facilitating pedestrian access and mitigating vehicular stagnation. Visitors are encouraged to utilize public transport and allow extra travelling time given these critical festive road restrictions.
The Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair remains a foundational element of Hong Kong’s seasonal celebrations, offering a vibrant sensory experience of tradition, commerce, and community as the city prepares to welcome the Year of the Horse. Patrons seeking further details regarding stall layout, transport changes, or real-time crowd numbers should consult the official FEHD and Transport Department advisories.