This Christmas, the lights, energy, and atmosphere of Hong Kong’s favourite festival is coming to the heart of Hong Kong Island at Central Market.
With a decadent Christmas market planned and vendors hosting special Christmas-themed bites and gifts, there may not be a better way to enjoy the festival than at Central Market.
The lights have gone up and Santa is coming our way, now it’s your turn to head down to Central! Read below for the best Christmas things to do at Central Market for the month of December.
Golden Christmas Market at Central Market
Spanning Dec. 13 to Jan. 1, 2026, Central Market teams up with Old But Gold HK to host one of the city’s largest vintage and sustainable Christmas markets for all merry and festive celebrations. The ground floor Oasis will be adorned with seasonal decorations, featuring market stalls selling Christmas cookies, artisanal treats, and gifts. Guests can also explore unique goods at the 24-hour passageway on the second floor. Especially from Dec. 24 to 26, a collective of vendors from Taiwan will be bringing their handmade crafts and treats across the ocean to Central Market.
From Dec. 18 – 28, the Christmas Urban Flea will showcase vintage fashion, collectibles, and accessories in the first-floor Event Space. Don’t miss the curated Swap Party from Dec. 15 to 17, where participants can exchange their pre-loved fashion items from new-to-them pieces from others.
G/F, 1/F, 2/F, Central Market, 93 Queen’s Road Central, Central
Christmas food specials with Chef’s Cuts
From Dec. 23 – 31, Chef’s Cuts is unveiling a new Christmas menu to order á-la-carte to enjoy the festive delights in the heart of Central. Their menu includes the scrumptious butternut squash cream soup (HKD88) and burrata and pickled beets (HKD148). For meaty mains, order for your table the half Boston lobster fettuccine (HKD288), festive turkey ballotine (HKD268), and grilled hanger steak (HKD388).
To wash it all down, their Xmas Fantasy (HKD76) mocktail is sweet to taste, with raspberry purée, green grapes, lemon juice, jasmine tea, and soda mixed into a creative concoction. Their skillet apple-pear crumble (HKD75) is a treat to taste! The Christmas menu can be ordered from 5PM everyday during the Christmas week. Party bookings are available for pre-orders before Dec. 23.
Chef’s Cuts, Shop G01-G03, G/F, Central Market, 93 Queen’s Road Central, Central, 9574 4254
Christmas cakes from The Mochiffon Cake
At Central Market, The Mochiffon Cake is introducing three Christmas-themed cakes. Made fresh everyday with low sugar and oil, these guilt-free cakes are Hong Kong’s number one mochi-infused cakes. With the 6-inch pistachio strawberry tree (HKD950), 4-inch or 6-inch Japan strawberry greek yogurt (HKD520/HKD720), and 4-inch or 6-inch chocolate oolong (HKD460/HKD650) stocked at the Central Market shop, every cake is rich with creamy flavours, perfect for gifting at your Christmas party this December.
The Mochiffon Cake, Shop 118, 1/F, Central Market, 93 Queen’s Road Central, Central, 6739 8550
Festive drinks with Chart Coffee
Co-created by their Head of Barista and multi-title champion Wilson Chung, Chart Coffee is ensuring their new winter menu – available from mid-December – hits all the warm Christmassy notes this month. Beginning with the dessert-inspired flavours, the masala chai latte (HKD40) is the perfect drink for those seeking a cup of joe that is made to hug. For snappier flavours, the ginger latte (HKD50) and peppermint mocha (HKD50) bring a kick with a natural ginger flavour and chocolatey peppermint touch. You will not want to miss the crème brûlée cappuccino (HKD50), the most indulgent drink of them all packed with caramel goodness.
Chart Coffee, Shop 218, 2/F, Central Market, 93 Queen’s Road Central, Central, 9531 3379
Advent calendars from Lantao
Specialising in local nibbles made on Lantau Island, Lantao operates a snack store in Central Market, perfect for that special thing to give to your loved ones. Their Lantao Christmas Advent Calendar (HKD168) features 24 grids with 16 pieces of handmade cookies made with nougat, dried fruits, and nuts. The calendar also features Christmas wooden ornaments to hang on your tree, and other surprises including stickers, keychains, and stickers. The cookies flavours include mango n’ nuts, matcha n’ nuts, and peach n’ oolong.
Lantao, Kiosk 6, Shop 122-123, 1/F, Central Market, 93 Queen’s Road Central, Central
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