From craft beers to simulated racing and action on the golf course, the month is packed with events to delight all in the family
Beertopia
When: October 5-6
Where: Central Harbourfront
What: Beer lovers learn about and taste quality brews as they enjoy live entertainment at the city’s biggest annual craft beer festival.
Purchase tickets at beertopiahk.com


Sideways 24 Hour Endurance Race
When: October 6-7
Where: Sideways Racing Simulator & Sports Bar
What: Hosted by the Sideways Driving Club, the charity endurance race tests the driving skills of 15 teams in a simulated racing environment, with funds raised going to HandsOn Hong Kong, which supports local communities in need.
Purchase tickets at sideways-driving-club.com

Jazz on the Beach
When: Oct 6
Where: Treasure Island Restaurant & Bar
What: The city’s first sunset beach jazz event features leading musicians, including Ted Lo (pictured), Eugene Pao, Sylvain Gagnon, Andy Gander and Angelita Li.
Purchase tickets at Ticketflap
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Clearwater Bay Open
When: October 11-14
Where: Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club
What: The season finale of the PGA Tour Series-China is a great opportunity to catch some of the region’s best golfers in action, including Yi Cao and Charlie Saxon.
Purchase tickets at Ticketflap

Great Hong Kong Craft Beer Festival
When: October 12-13
Where: PMQ
What: The inaugural festival will present the best brews from more than 25 local and international breweries.
Find out more at beerfesthk.com


The Opera House Hong Kong
When: October 21
Where: Grand Cinema
What: A new film by Emmy-winning documentary maker Susan Froemke, which chronicles the creation and history of New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, is screened as part of The Met: Live in HD series.
Purchase tickets at thegrandcinema.com.hk
See also: Hong Kong Philharmonic’s Jaap van Zweden Takes New York

Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival
When: October 25-28
Where: Central Harbourfront
What: More than 400 booths tickle the tastebuds with everything from gourmet food and wine pairings to single malts and craft beer against one of the world’s great skylines.
Find out more at discoverhongkong.com

Giselle
When: October 26 to November 4
Where: Cultural Centre
What: The Hong Kong Ballet, accompanied by the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, presents a new production of the classic choreographed by Septime Webre and Charla Genn and coached by ballet star Julio Bocca.