Here’s your guide to the best things to do in Macau this August!
Events & Festivals
Play Hub 11
Play Hub returns for its 11th edition, offering an all-in-one experience of food, play, and shopping. This year marks the debut of the “Idol All Star Festival,” featuring sensational performances by fan-favourite personalities from China, Japan, and Korea. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: August 15-17, 2025
- Time: 11 am to 8 pm
- Venue: Cotai Expo Hall D at The Venetian Macao
- Admission: Free admission
21st Macau Comic Festival
Now in its 21st consecutive year, the Macau Comic Festival continues to champion anime and manga creation and exchange. Featuring creative showcases and stage performances, the event enjoys strong support from youth communities both locally and abroad. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: August 30-31, 2025
- Time: 1 pm to 6 pm
- Venue: 2/F at Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre
- Admission: MOP40 (tickets available on-site)
Variety Show & Concerts
Dance drama “A Dream Of Red Mansions” – in Macau
The folk dance drama “A Dream of Red Mansions” by Jiangsu Centre for the Performing Arts will make its Macau debut. Honoured with the 13th China Dance Lotus Award for Dance Drama, it has been staged in 39 cities across China and abroad, with nearly 360 performances to date. Click HERE for more information.
- Date and Time: August 15, 2025, 8 pm; August 16, 2025, 3 pm and 8 pm; August 17, 2025, 3 pm
- Venue: Grand Auditorium at Macao Cultural Centre
- Admission: From MOP428 (suitable for individuals aged 6 or above)
DAESUNG 2025 ASIA TOUR: D’s WAVE IN MACAU
BIGBANG’s lead vocalist DAESUNG is bringing his Asia tour D’s WAVE to Macau, showcasing a diverse range of musical styles in rock, soul, trot, and his distinctive stage charisma. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: August 23, 2025
- Time: 6 pm
- Venue: Macau Studio City Event Center
- Admission: From MOP899
Other Activities
MakMak & AmazeStar Coastal Immersive Puppet Theatre for Families
Combining Macao’s tourism mascot, “Mak Mak,” and local character “AmazeStar,” this immersive puppet theatre experience blends parent-child interaction, storytelling, sea excursion, and cultural guided tours. Through fun and engaging missions, participants embark on an educational adventure while exploring Macao’s rich cultural heritage. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: August 16-17, 2025
- Time: 1 pm to 3 pm, 4 pm to 6 pm (2 sessions per day)
- Venue: Barra Pier and Coloane Pier area
- Admission: MOP50 per group (limited to families with a child aged between 6 and 10 years and an adult, a maximum of 3 people per group)
Temple Tracking Cultural & Creative Market
Blending traditional culture with innovative experiences, this event offers participants a deeper understanding of Macao’s folk beliefs. Highlights include a cultural market, shadow puppetry workshops, live performances, and a guided tour to the iconic Na Tcha Temple—inviting all to explore the charm of local heritage. Click HERE for more information.
In-depth tour of Na Tcha Temple
- Date: August 16, and 23, 2025
- Time: 4 pm to 6:30 pm
- Venue: Teatro Capitol (meeting point)
- Admission: MOP50 (online registration in advance is required)
Cultural & Creative Market
- Date: August 16-17, and 23-24, 2025
- Time: 5 pm to 9 pm
- Venue: Hong Kung Temple Square
- Admission: Free admission
