Macau Now highlights the best things to do in Macau, crafted for locals and visitors alike. Dive into family activities, free events across the peninsula and islands, ongoing exhibitions at iconic venues, and must-see cultural highlights to make the most this vibrant destination.
Events & Festivals
The 15th Macau Literary Festival
This edition under the motto of celebration and intercultural dialogue, the festival will be staged mainly at the historic Casa Garden, with events extending to various art spaces across the city, including cinema, theatre, music, and visual arts. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: March 5-15, 2026
- Time: Please refer to the website
Rodrigo Leão Live in Macau “The Boy From The Mountain”
Portuguese music maestro Rodrigo Leão has crafted tracks with an even stronger Portuguese flavor, where urgent melodies intertwine with deeply meaningful lyrics, leading audiences on a musical journey that reveals the multifaceted soul of Portugal. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: March 11, 2026
- Time: 8 pm
- Venue: Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium
- Language: Portuguese (with Chinese and English subtitles)
- Admission: Student – MOP150, Standard – MOP250
Prima Facie
This acclaimed one-woman show, which has toured 30 cities worldwide, is directed by Portuguese director Tiago Guedes, and mark the return to Macau of actress Margarida Vila-Nova. Click HERE for more information.
- Date and Time: March 14, 2026, 8:30 pm; March 15, 2026, 4 pm
- Venue: Macao Cultural Centre – Small Auditorium
- Language: Portuguese (with no subtitles)
- Admission: Student – MOP150, Standard – MOP250
Northern District Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival Market features around 40 stalls offering hot dishes, light snacks, and retail items, selling themed merchandise and specialty products. The programme includes performances, interactive game booths, souvenirs, and festive decorations, along with photo spots such as a Wishing Tree. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: March 6-8, 2026
- Time: 5 pm to 9 pm
- Venue: Lotus Square, Ilha Verde
- Admission: Free admission
Holi Festival 2026 @ Macau
Step into a world of colour, featuring a live DJ spinning Bollywood and global hits, Bollywood dance performances, colour yoga, fun games with prizes, henna and face painting experiences, as well as traditional snacks and drinks. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: March 8, 2026
- Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
- Venue: Pousada De Coloane
- Admission: MOP250 (Registration & payment is required in advance)
Variety Show & Concerts
The first Chinese Culture Performances Season – Dance Drama Mulan
Winner of the 11th China Dance Lotus Awards, the dance drama Mulan follows the themes of filial piety, loyalty, courage, and love, vividly portraying how an ordinary young woman of the Northern Wei Dynasty embarks on the heroic journey. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: March 27 to 28, 2026
- Time: 7:30 pm
- Venue: Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium
- Admission: From MOP120
Sports Events
2026 FISE: Battle of the Champions‧Macau
The 2026 FISE: Battle of the Champions returns to Macau, gathering finest skateboarders from around the world for three days of international-level competition. The tournament continues with its 1V1 battle format, showcasing high-difficulty tricks and technical mastery. Click HERE for more information.
- Date and Time: March 13, 2026, 2 pm to 10 pm; March 14, 2026, 10:45 am to 10 pm; March 15, 2026, 1:15 pm to 9:30 pm
- Venue: Studio City Event Center
- Admission: From MOP150 (Free admission for open practice day on March 13)
ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup Macao 2026 Presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group
The Men’s and Women’s Singles events will bring together 48 male and 48 female world-class table tennis players, including defending the ITTF Women’s World Cup champion Sun Yingsha, to compete for 1,500 ITTF World Ranking points. Click HERE for more information.
- Date and Time: March 30 to April 1, 2026, 9:30 am and 5 pm; April 2 to 4, 2026, 11 am and 6 pm; April 5, 2026, 11 am and 7:30 pm
- Venue: Galaxy Arena
- Public Sale: March 6, 2026, 12 pm onwards
- Admission: From MOP90
Other Activities
Chinese New Year Drama Troupe x Creative Parade Float Market
The Drama Troupe Performance presents short theatrical performances celebrating Macau’s festive traditions, while the creative market brings together over 20 local cultural, F&B, and retail stalls. Mini float parades and workshops are also featured, inviting all to experience the joy of the Chinese New Year. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: March 1-8, 2026
- Venue: Tap Seac Square
Chinese New Year Drama Troupe Performance
- Date: March 1-8, 2026
- Time: 5:15 pm to 6 pm
- Admission: Free admission
Creative Parade Float Market
- Date: March 7-8, 2026
- Time: 2 pm to 6 pm
- Admission: Free admission
Mini floats decoration workshop
- Date: March 7-8, 2026
- Time: 1 pm; 2:30 pm; 4 pm
- Admission: Pre-registrationis required, materials fee of MOP50 payable on site (suitable for individuals aged 5 or above; children under 10 must be accompanied by at least one parent)
Mini Parade Floats
- Date: March 7-8, 2026
- Time: 2 pm; 3:30 pm; 5 pm
- Admission: Free admission
