Hong Kong's 'A Symphony of Lights' to end 22-year run with fireworks finale on November 18

The Hong Kong Tourism Board confirmed on November 10 that 'A Symphony of Lights', the nightly light and sound show over Victoria Harbour, will be performed for the last time on Wednesday, November 18, with fireworks added to mark the end of its 22-year run. Hong Kong WinterFest opens the same day.

Nightly at 8 p.m.; once a Guinness World Record holder

'A Symphony of Lights' premiered in January 2004 and has run every night at 8 p.m. for about 10 minutes, with lights, lasers and music playing across the harbourfront towers. In November 2005 it entered Guinness World Records as the world's largest permanent light and sound show, initially involving 20 buildings. Tourism Board chairman Peter Lam said it was time to bring the curtain down, with fireworks added to the final show to mark the occasion.

Replaced by light festivals in different places and seasons

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has said the show will be replaced by light festivals held at different locations and at different times of the year. The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau told the Legislative Council that the Tourism Board can deploy about HK$200 million over the coming year on new light shows. Hong Kong WinterFest runs from November 18 to January 5, 2027. The final performance is free to watch; popular viewing spots include the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui, the waterfront outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Golden Bauhinia Square promenade in Wan Chai. The Tourism Board advises visitors to check for the latest arrangements on the night. Sources: Hong Kong Tourism Board (via RTHK and Dimsum Daily).