Hong Kong will welcome 2026 with a large-scale New Year’s Eve celebration in Central, featuring a performance by Australian soft-rock band Air Supply. The event, a key initiative by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, aims too bolster tourism and showcase the city’s appeal as a global entertainment hub[[3]].This year’s countdown will utilize a new event format, “光影匯．中環” (Light and Shadow Convergence – Central), centered around a prominent countdown clock[[1]].
Air Supply to Headline Hong Kong’s New Year’s Eve Countdown Celebration
Pop fans in Hong Kong will ring in 2026 with a performance by iconic Australian soft-rock band Air Supply, as part of the city’s New Year’s Eve countdown celebration. The event, organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, promises a visually stunning spectacle centered around a giant countdown clock in Central.
The performance will take place in the pedestrian zone of Chater Road in Central, presented in a new format designed to convey positive energy and blessings, according to reports. Air Supply will be joined by local Hong Kong artists, including Fiona Fung and Yun Ho, adding a local flavor to the international event.
The “光影匯．中環” (Light and Shadow Convergence – Central) event aims to create a memorable experience for attendees. The Hong Kong Tourism Board is hoping the event will draw crowds and boost the city’s vibrant atmosphere as it heads into the new year. This announcement comes as Hong Kong continues to position itself as a leading destination for entertainment and tourism in Asia.
Details regarding the event’s schedule and specific performance times have not yet been released, but organizers have promised a visually captivating show. The countdown clock will serve as a focal point, amplifying the excitement as the clock strikes midnight.
