10 DECEMBER
Sting
Baroque lute extraordinaire Edin Karamazov joins everyone’s favourite Police-man at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Jockey Club Auditorium. The duo will perform highlights from a special edition of Sting’s Deutsche Grammophon album Songs from the Labyrinth. Tickets: HK$988 to HK$2,888
www.lushington.com

19 DECEMBER
Handover Anniversary Concert
The Cultural Centre’s Grand Auditorium welcomes conductor Zheng Xiao-ying as she performs her musical poem Echoes of Hakka Clay Buildings to celebrate the ninth anniversary of the city’s handover. Tickets: MOP80 to MOP120
www.ccm.gov.mo

19-27 DECEMBER
The Nutcracker
Relive the magic with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as the Hong Kong Ballet performs this holiday classic at the Cultural Centre’s Grand Theatre. Tickets: HK$140 to HK$1,000
www.hkballet.com

16 DECEMBER
Young Musician of the Year
Four young performers battle it out at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre’s Concert Hall for the coveted title of Young Musician of the Year, accompanied by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.
Tickets: HK$100 to HK$250
www.hkpo.com

13-14 DECEMBER
Fee Fi Fo Fum
Pint-size music lovers will love the tunes featured in Face Productions’ musical at the Hong Kong Arts Centre’s McAulay Studio. Based on the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, the story follows Jack as he climbs bravely ever upwards into the sky.
Tickets: HK$100 to HK$180, +852 2501 4842
www.kidsgallery.com

A Kassia Christmas Carol

The Kassia Women’s Choir strut their stuff at the Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre in a concert based on Dickens’ classic holiday tale. Sing along to Throw the Yule Log On, Mr Scrooge, and Christmas classic It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Narrated by local actor Michael Harley.
www.katterwall.com

19-22 DECEMBER
Asia Game Show
Gamers of all ages will be flocking to the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre for the seventh annual Asia Game Show. Showcasing everything from next generation systems and online games to mobile phone applications, there’s something to bring out the geek in everyone.
www.asiagameshow.com

15-16 DECEMBER
Strauss Waltz New Year’s Eve Concert
Glide into the New Year with a dance or two at the Shenzhen Concert Hall. The Blue Danube and a full roster of Strauss’ best-known waltzes will be performed, as well as some polkas. Tickets: RMB180 to RMB1,080
www.shenzhenconcerthall.com

14 DECEMBER
International Races
The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races sees the world’s best jockeys and horses descend on Sha Tin for the highlight of the Asian racing calendar. The showpiece event is the Group 1 Hong Kong Cup, won last year by Ramonti and Frankie Dettori. Tourist Badge: HK$150
www.cxhkir.com

07 DECEMBER
Macau Marathon
The streets of Macau, Taipa and Coloane are set to take a pounding from some of Asia’s top long distance runners with the 27th staging of the Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon. Three marathon categories – full, half and mini – ensure there’s plenty to cheer for those who’d rather stand on the sidelines.
www.macaumarathon.com