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AIA Carnival 2024-2025 in Hong Kong

Carnival style event for the whole family

Dates: December 18, 2024–February 16, 2025

The AIA Carnival, formerly known as The AIA Great European Carnival, is an annual winter festival held at the Central Harbourfront in Hong Kong. It has become one of the city's major attractions, drawing about a million visitors each year. The event features an array of rides, games, live performances, and food and beverage options, offering something for everyone. The carnival boasts exciting new rides, opportunities to win cute toys, and performances from both local and international artists.

Attractions

The AIA Carnival offers a wide range of attractions for all ages, featuring over 30 thrilling rides such as the Sky Flyer, Log Flume, and Xtreme, as well as family-friendly options like the Apple Coaster, Pony Adventure, and Carousel. With more than 26 rides to choose from, visitors can soar high or swing with the family. The carnival also boasts exciting games where you can roll, shoot, toss, or kick to win toys.

Food and beverage stalls are plentiful, offering everything from snacks to meals and classic treats like candy floss and popcorn. The Community Arena hosts a variety of live performances, interactive sports, and music from both local and international artists, making it a vibrant hub of entertainment throughout the event.

The World Circus

Gandeys Circus, a legendary circus, is performing at the AIA Carnival in Hong Kong. This 65-minute show features breathtaking acts like the Flying Caceres trapeze artists from Colombia and Argentina, Duo Go's balancing act from Mexico, and Troupe Habesha’s Hoop Diving from Ethiopia, blending acrobatics with Afrobeats. The Motorbikes in a Splitting Globe act will thrill audiences with high-speed stunts, while the London Show Girls bring dazzling dance performances from the UK. Tickets range from HK$150 to HK$450 for this unforgettable global spectacle.

Opening Hours

The AIA Carnival operates during different hours depending on the day. On off-peak days, the carnival is open from 12 pm to 10 pm, while on standard and peak days, it runs from 11 am to 11 pm.

Tickets

Ticket prices for the AIA Carnival vary depending on the day. On off-peak days, tickets start from HK$95. For standard days, the price begins at HK$100, while on peak days, it starts at HK$110.

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