Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance

大坑舞火龍

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MusicTai Hang
Dates24–26 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe dragon measures 67 metres and is studded
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: HKD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance in Tai Hang

The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance began in 1880, when the then-coastal Hakka fishing village performed a dragon dance studded with burning incense to dispel a plague, according to community legend. It has run annually since, inscribed on China's national Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2011.

The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance began in 1880, when Tai Hang was still a coastal Hakka fishing village rather than the inland Causeway Bay neighbourhood it has become through decades of land reclamation.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The dragon measures 67 metres and is studded with roughly 12,000 burning incense sticks, requiring more than 300 performers to carry, weave and dance through Tai Hang's narrow streets across three consecutive nights beginning on the fourteenth day of the eighth lunar month

02

The mystery stays covered

A smaller LED-lit dragon built for children accompanies the main procession, and the dance was further recognised in 2019 as a National-level Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Practice Case for its community-based transmission

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The fire dragon dance

Water and renewal

Living ritual

using a 67-metre dragon studded with incense

The sacred route

Living ritual

has run in Tai Hang since 1880 to mark Mid-Autumn Festival

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

24–26 September 2026

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Tai Hang you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Casual clothing, ideally something you do not mind smelling of incense smoke afterward.

Safety

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is best approached as a guest: follow local crowd guidance and avoid blocking participants.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance runs late.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

HKD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map22.28 N, 114.19 EOpen in Google Maps

Tai Hang, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Nearest airportHKG — Hong Kong
TransportStay close enough to the part of Tai Hang you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tai Hang via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tai Hang, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing, ideally something you do not mind smelling of incense smoke afterward.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Hong Kong and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance?

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is listed for 24–26 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance take place?

The festival is listed in Tai Hang, Hong Kong. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tai Hang, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLdiscoverhongkong.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates24–26 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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