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.
Exhibition in Macau
Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition
The exhibition showcases a magnificent lineup of 1,500 competitive philatelic frames from over 40 countries and regions, alongside approximately 50 sales booths. Aimed at strengthening international exchange and cooperation, allowing philatelists to appreciate the exquisite of stamps. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: June 26 to July 1, 2026
- Time: Please refer to the website
- Venue: Cotai Expo Hall A, The Venetian Macao
- Admission: Free admission
Events & Festivals
36th Macao Arts Festival
Under the theme “New Streams of Inspiration,” and building on the central idea of a “Cultural Encounter on the Maritime Silk Road,” the programme revisits dialogues shaped by historical seaways through the arts. It features 15 selected programmes and 9 outreach activities, covering theatre, dance, Cantonese Opera and the visual arts. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: Until June 27, 2026
- Time: Please refer to the website
Highlights:
Swan Lake
- Date: June 19-20, 2026
- Time: 8 pm
- Venue: Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium
- Admission: From MOP150
The Old House of Orchid
- Date and Time: June 20, 2026, 7:45 pm; June 21, 2026, 2:45 pm
- Venue: Macao Cultural Centre Black Box II
- Language: Performed in Cantonese, with surtitles in Chinese and English
- Admission: From MOP300 (Restricted to audiences aged 18 or above. Includes depictions of violence and gore.)
Galaxy Entertainment Group Presents: Luso-Chinese Music Arts Festival
Centered on the theme “Music Without Borders, Cultural Coexistence,” this edition of the festival will deepen its three core dimensions: “Competition, Showcase, and Heritage.” By involving young artists from around the world, the event creates a cultural celebration that transcends language and geography. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: From May 30 to June 8, 2026
- Time: Please refer to the website
Highlights:
Thematic Concert: Tuna Macanese’s Night
- Date: June 5, 2026
- Time: 7 pm to 9:30 pm
- Venue: Ponte 1915 Arts Centre
- Admission: MOP430 (Include live performance, buffet and 1 of bottle of red wine per table)
Bossa Nova Concert
- Date: June 6, 2026
- Time: 4 pm to 5 pm
- Venue: Lou Kau Mansion
- Admission: Free admission
Variety Show & Concerts
The Long Christmas Dinner
Written in 1931 by American playwright Thornton Wilder, this one-act drama spans ninety years of Christmas dinners at a single table. Witnessing generations of joy, sorrow, life, and death, it is hailed as a landmark work in modern theater for its exploration of the themes of “time and existence.” Click HERE for more information.
- Date and Time: June 20, 2026, 7:45 pm; June 21, 2026, 2:45 pm
- Venue: Macao Cultural Centre Small Auditorium
- Admission: MOP220
Sport Event
2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races
The International Dragon Boat Races are back with passionate drumbeats echoing across Nam Van Lake. Dive into the excitement of this spectacular annual regatta and experience the profound charm of our deep-rooted traditional culture. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: June 13-14, 19, 2026
- Venue: Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre
- Admission: Free admission
Sands China Ltd. Macau Open Badminton 2026, Part of The HSBC BWF World Tour Super 300
This edition of the tournament will be held in 5 events: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed doubles. A total of 275 top athletes from around the world will gather in Macao to deliver a series of elite, high-level competitions. Click HERE for more information.
- Date and Time: June 16-18, 2026, 10 am; June 19-21, 2026, 12 pm
- Venue: Macau East Asian Games Dome
- Admission: From MOP200
