The Hong Kong Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks were closed on 20 July 2025 due to the typhoon. For affected individuals seeking refunds for unused ticket(s), please note the following arrangements:
Individuals who purchased ticket(s) for the three fairs (including regular adult tickets, child tickets and concession tickets) at 7-Eleven Convenience Stores, Circle K Convenience Stores or via the Octopus mobile app may present the eligible unused ticket(s) for a refund at the HKTDC Design Gallery in HKCEC between 1 and 7 August 2025 during the designated hours noted below.
Individuals who purchased e-ticket(s) for the three exhibitions via The Club, AlipayHK or Alipay, and have not used them, may contact the customer service hotline of the respective ticketing platform between 1 and 7 August 2025 to apply for a refund.
Individuals who purchased e-ticket(s) for the three exhibitions via 01 Space, and have not used them, may apply for a refund on the website of 01 Space between 1 and 7 August 2025.
Super Pass, VIP tickets, complimentary tickets and Weekend Re-entry Offer tickets are not eligible for refunds.
Thank you for supporting the Hong Kong Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks.
HKTDC Design Gallery
Address: G/F, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition, Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Refund Operation Hours: 10:30am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 7:30pm
The Club CS hotline: +852-183300 (8:00am – 12:00am)
AlipayHK, Alipay CS hotline: +852-22453201 (9:00am - 9:00pm)
01 Space: https://space.hk01.com/
A Hong Kong spotlight event in July and a feature of Hong Kong Summer Viva, the 35th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 8th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 5th HKTDC World of Snacks drew to a successful close today. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the three events brought together more than 770 exhibitors, combining the fun of reading, sports, leisure and food to create a summer extravaganza with widespread appeal. Although the passage of the typhoon forced a full-day closure on Sunday, the three exhibitions still attracted 890,000 visits. For details, please refer to the press release.
20 July 2025 – As the Hong Kong Observatory will consider issuing Strong Wind Signal No. 3 between 7 and 9 pm, the Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will reopen earlier to the public at 9am tomorrow (21 July), with extended evening hours, allowing residents and tourists to immerse themselves in the worlds of literature, sports and leisure activities and snacks with a single ticket.
The opening hours for the remaining two days of the fairs are as follows:
21 July
22 July
Admission tickets purchased on 20 July may be used within the remaining fair days. Alternatively, ticket holders may request a refund upon presentation of unused valid tickets. VIP tickets and complimentary tickets are not eligible for refunds. Refund arrangements will be announced on the Book Fair website.
The 35th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair opened yesterday alongside the 8th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and the 5th HKTDC World of Snacks. The three events, which have attracted more than 770 exhibitors, are running until 22 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). For details, please refer to the press release.
The 35th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 8th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 5th HKTDC World of Snacks opened today, running concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) for seven days (16 to 22 July). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the three events offer a one-stop experience encompassing literature, shopping, leisure and sports for residents and tourists alike. For details, please refer to the press release.
The 35th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 16 to 22 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). For details, please refer to the press release.
The 34th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 7th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 4th HKTDC World of Snacks, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded today after a successful seven-day run that saw an enthusiastic response from the public, with the total number of visits reaching 990,000. The three cultural and leisure events featured 760 exhibitors, with diverse activities and interactive experiences at the Book Fair, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the enjoyment of reading, exciting sports experiences and mouthwatering global treats. For details, please refer to the press release.
The 34th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 7th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 4th HKTDC World of Snacks all commence today, running for seven days (17 to 23 July) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the three summer cultural and leisure events offer a diverse range of activities that cater for the whole family. For details, please refer to the press release.
The 34th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 17 to 23 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), running concurrently with the HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and HKTDC World of Snacks. For details, please refer to the press release.
The 33rd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 6th Sports and Leisure Expo, and 3rd World of Snacks, drew to a successful close. The seven-day event attracted nearly one million visitors, of which 10% were tourists. Book Fair visitors spent an average of HK$872 (US$112) per person. Close to 780 exhibitors from 36 countries and regions participated in the three events, offering the public a diverse and extraordinary summer experience. For details, please refer to the press release.
The 33rd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair will run from 19 to 25 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). With the theme of Children’s and Young Adult Literature, the Book Fair will showcase children’s and young adults’ literature, explore the depth of it and promote the fun of reading in the city, echoing the tagline Reading the World: The Joy of Reading for Children and Youth. For details, please refer to the press release.