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
Walking Culture 2.0 – Outdoor and Indoor Collective Exhibition
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Taipa Village Cultural Association, this showcase features a curated selection of works by 14 distinguished artists who have previously exhibited at Taipa Village throughout the past decade. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: July 1 to September 11, 2026
- Time: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 7 pm
- Venue: Exhibitions Gallery, Taipa Houses-Museum; Outdoor Public Spaces
- Admission: Free admission
Events & Festivals
Macao District Lifestyle Festival 2026: World Cup Series
Themed around the quadrennial World Cup, the event brings together elements of football, family-friendly experiences, trendy markets, live music performances and football-kit culture to infuse Macau’s summer with the excitement of soccer.
Lai Chi Vun
- Date: Until July 19, 2026
- Time: Every Saturday and Sunday, 1 pm to 6 pm
- Venue: Lai Chi Vun Shipyards
- Admission: Free admission
Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory
- Date: Until July 19, 2026
- Time: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 2 pm to 7 pm
- Venue: Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory
- Admission: Free admission
Barra District
- Date: July 4 to 19, 2026
- Time: 2 pm to 8 pm
- Venue: Navy Yard No.1&2, Outdoor Area
- Admission: Free admission
3rd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival
The event features a wide range of cultural and artistic activities, including performances, art exhibitions, a film festival, art camps, workshops, an arts carnival and children’s reading sessions, encouraging children, youth and families to get close to the arts and moving forward in the nourishment of arts. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: June 30 to August 30, 2026
- Time: Please refer to the website
Highlights:
“Little MICAF’s Paradise” Weekend Party
- Date: July 4 to August 16, 2026
- Time: Saturday and Sunday, 4 pm to 7 pm
- Venue: CCM Plaza, Macao Cultural Centre
- Admission: Free admission
Macao International Children’s Film Festival
- Date: July 10 to 26, 2026
- Time, Venue and Admission: Please refer to the website
2026 Sands Shopping Carnival
With over 580 booths featuring international brands and Macao specialties, from international brands to products made in Macao, cultural and creative products to global cuisine, family entertainment to home appliances. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: July 23 to 26, 2026 (Invitational session on July 23; Open to public on July 24 to 26)
- Time: 12 pm to 10 pm
- Venue: Cotai Expo Halls A & B, The Venetian Macao
- Admission: Free admission
Variety Show & Concerts
MAMAMOO 2026 WORLD TOUR <4WARD> in MACAU
MAMAMOO is returning to the world stage with their complete lineup. Four colors, one direction. The four vocal powerhouses will perform countless classic hits, along with brand new stages never seen before. Click HERE for more information.
- Date and Time: July 18, 2026, 6 pm; July 19, 2026, 4 pm
- Venue: The Londoner Arena
- Admission: From MOP988
Sport Event
Women’s Volleyball Nations League – Finals Macao 2026 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group
Eight top women’s volleyball teams from around the globe will compete in thrilling matches in Macao for the championship. Click HERE for more information.
- Date: July 22 to 23, 25 to 26, 2026
- Time: 4 pm, 8 pm
- Venue: Macao East Asian Games Dome
- Admission: Please refer to the website
