In 2020, we launched its very first Summer Festival, a three-month long line-up of transportive experiences. These curated, memorable experiences were designed to take Hong Kongers on culinary-led journeys, introducing new cuisines or learning the secrets behind our stories in guided masterclasses and culinary lessons from its line-up of all-star chefs. Since then, Summer Festival has curated some of the city’s most memorable summer moments from the five-week-long pop-up Primavera ad Amalfi at Tai Kwun and a series of wine-fuelled Cellar Strolls to the introduction of hands-on masterclasses like Buenos Aires Polo Club’s Martini Masterclass and Carbone’s Classic Cocktail Class.
This year, Summer Festival returns with a special line-up of events celebrating our 10 Years. Hot on the heels of the recent Papadakis (until 25 June) experience at Tai Kwun, get ready to celebrate the best of our world. Guests can expect to see new editions of some of the most loved events from the past ten years, including an all-out bash version of Buenos Aires Polo Club’s Rock Night and the long-awaited second annual Great Rajasthan Rifles Cricket Tournament, an afternoon of sport, Pimm’s and Anglo-Indian fare from MICHELIN-starred chef Palash Mitra.
Alongside the return of these extraordinary events are all new experiences crafted to celebrate this landmark summer. Expect a jubilant affair all summer long; bookings will open monthly, here is the line-up to get you through the coming months:
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JULY LINE-UP
HO LEE FOOK: GOOD FORTUNE CLUB
Sunday 3 July | From 12pm
SoHo’s Chinese restaurant with a Hong Kong heart invites hungry diners to join the Good Fortune Club, a gourmet banquet of delectable dim sum paired with a curated selection of Champagnes. Savour an opulent afternoon spurred by Chef ArChan’s homage to the city’s most beloved dining tradition, with baskets overflowing with fried turnip cakes, smashed cucumber, siu mai and Ho Lee Fook’s iconic hand-chopped pork jowl and cabbage dumplings. Fill up on har gow plump with prawns, with classic standbys mixed with creative new dishes to keep your taste buds tingling. Settled among plush velvet banquettes, glass of effervescent bubbly in hand time slips by in the rosy glow of the restaurant’s ruby-red interiors, as you are instantly transported to the glamour and elegance of past Hong Kong.
FUKURO: HIFI AFTER DARK
Thursday 14 July | 9pm
Evoking the hazy, neon-lit alleyways of Tokyo’s izakayas combined with the heart-thumping beats of Ginza’s world-renowned clubs, Fukuro’s brand-new HIFI: After Dark is the type of party that will have you boogying late into the night, channeling the energy and vivacity of the city that never sleeps. Fuel your appetite with an array of Fukuro’s signature izakaya bites, from chicken karaage to crispy caramel butter corn, washed down with plenty of sake, then embrace your inner night owl and submit to the electrifying tunes, as the party kicks into high gear with a live DJ spinning on deck.
LA VACHE!: BASTILLE DAY LE DISCO BRUNCH
Sunday 17 July | 12pm & 2:30pm
Celebrate Bastille Day with added joie de vivre as Hong Kong’s champion of entrecôte, La Vache!, brings back Le Disco Brunch for France’s national day this July. Raise your glasses with glorious gusto and prepare to loosen your belts as you tuck into a decadent feast of unlimited USDA prime ribeye steak, sliced and served to order, paired with a mountain of crispy golden frites and free-flow drinks, while the DJ turns up the disco tunes. Celebrate the red, white and blue in a très chic way as you indulge in the fête of the summer, drinking endless bottles of vin and enjoying ‘la belle vie’ as only the French know how.
BUENOS AIRES POLO CLUB: ROCK CLUB BLOW OUT
Thursday 21 July | 9pm
Lovers of rock and cocktails rejoice as Buenos Aires Polo Club’s late-night rock ‘n’ roll revelry returns with Rock Club Blow Out, an amped up affair infused with the passion and fiery spirit of the Argentinian steakhouse. As the lights dim the tables get ditched from dinner, guests are invited to spill out onto an impromptu dance floor as the equestrian-themed clubhouse takes on a rebellious edge with a soundtrack of rock ‘n’ roll’s most iconic and revolutionary hits, from the Talking Heads to The Rolling Stones and Oasis. Sip on exclusive concoctions such as the Hendrix Haze, a blend of vodka, taylor port and lemon, as you let loose to this nostalgic celebration of rock across the ages.
THE LAST RESORT: PONG WAR, THE LAST RED CUP
Sunday 24 July | 3pm
Think you have what it takes to be named “Beer Pong Champs of Peel Street”? It’s time to throwback to your college days and practise your toss (or beer-chugging) technique as The Last Resort presents the Pong War to end all Pong Wars at SoHo’s friendly dive bar. Come for the game, the fun, the bragging rights or just the cold beers—it’s sure to be a good time as teams test their muscle memory with the old party favourite. Not into throwing balls into plastic red cups? Place your bet on the side lines and cheer your favourite team on as you fuel up on fried chicken sandos and finger-lickin’ wings.
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COMING SOON: AUGUST
LE GARÇON SAIGON: SOUVENIR DE SAIGON
Thursday 11 August
Embrace warm summer evenings reminiscent of old Saigon as Chef John Nguyen presents a one-night-only menu inspired by his fondest memories of home.
GRAND MAJESTIC SICHUAN: THE GRAND MAJESTIC GALA
Friday 12 August
The night to see and be seen, don your finest threads and get ready to mingle at a Black-Tie affair unlike any other. Set against the glamourous, extravagant backdrop of Grand Majestic Sichuan, experience an evening of elegance and clink glasses over delectable dishes crafted by Chef Robert Wong at the most sensational night of the summer.
CELLAR STROLLS RETURNS TO SOHO
Saturday 13 August
For serious oenophiles to casual drinkers eager to expand their wine horizons, spend a leisurely summer afternoon strolling through SoHo in a wine-fuelled haze.
HOTAL COLOMBO: CRAB CLUB AT THE BEACH
Thursday 18 August
A feast of succulent mud crab and Sri Lankan sides served up by Chef Gizzy in true Colombo-style: right on the sandy shores of Shek O Beach.
THE GREAT PEAK RACE WITH RAJASTHAN RIFLES
Saturday 20 August
Assemble your regiment and trusty hounds and be the first to ascend Victoria Peak. Reward yourself for the brisk morning jaunt with a celebratory feast alongside a live band with a counter spread of Anglo-Indian dishes, Masala Chai and a special reward for those who prove their skills on the race up The Peak.
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COMING SOON: SEPTEMBER
MAISON LIBANAISE: SOUVENIR DE BERUIT
Thursday 8 September
Chef Teya Mikhael takes you on a sensational culinary journey through the streets of Beirut, using traditional ingredients to create a rich and resonant feast that reflects the story of her home.
RAJASTHAN RIFLES: THE GREAT RAJASTHAN RIFLES CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday 17 September
Returning in grand style, take your place on the pitch and compete for the chance to hold the Championship Trophy. Expect a day filled with exhilarating matches, delicious food and endless pours of the quintessential cricket tipple: ice cold gin & tonics!
OSTERIA MARZIA: PRIMAVERA AD AMALFI POPS UP
Monday 19 – Sunday 25 September
Evoking the coastal atmosphere of scenic seaside eateries perched atop the dramatic cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, dine on a curated menu replete with sublime seafood dishes and signature cocktails as you relive the magic and romance of Primavera ad Amalfi.
ASSOCIAZIONE CHIANTI: LA TAVOLA DEL MACELLAIO
Thursday 29 September
Spend a boisterous evening with Head Chef Joshua Stumbaugh at The Butcher’s Table. Learn the stories and nose-to-tail philosophy behind every dish including the cooking and dry-aging technique used to enhance each super prime cut as you embark on a journey through the heart of a true Tuscan trattoria. Stay true to Italian tradition and select from a curated wine list of Super Tuscan’s and other notable varietals from the region to compliment the meal.
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Stay tuned for more information on when tickets for this summer’s line-up of immersive experiences becomes available and visit https://10anniversary.com.hk/summer-festival
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