Dates to be confirmed. The Food Expo runs for five days in mid-August each year. Exact 2026 dates and the public-day schedule are confirmed by the HKTDC nearer the time.
In short: Five days of tastings and food bargains at the HKCEC, Wan Chai in mid-August 2026. Gourmet zone, health foods and frantic final-day deals.
The Food Expo is where Hong Kong stocks up — a vast hall of free samples, premium dried seafood, snacks, wine and health products, all building to the famously chaotic bargain-hunting of the closing days.
Event Essentials
WhenFive days, mid-August 2026
WhereHKCEC, Wan Chai
Getting thereMTR Wan Chai / Exhibition Centre
CostPublic ticket; Gourmet Zone separate
OrganiserHKTDC
Officialhktdc.com
What to expect
Hundreds of stalls of packaged foods, drinks and delicacies, a premium Gourmet Zone for fine produce, cooking demonstrations and endless tastings. The last day is when vendors slash prices to clear stock.
Tips for visitors
Bring a trolley bag and cash, go on a weekday to browse in comfort, or brave the final day for the deepest discounts.