“Macau 2049” debuts at Beijing’s National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) as part of the “Archive of Possible Worlds: 2026 International Tech & Art Exhibition,” reimagining intangible cultural heritage through cutting-edge tech art.
When the sea breeze meets the rhythm, and music connects body and mind—This November, an annual experience of music, movement, and urban trends is set to unfold in Macao. Jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and MGM, “hush! Beach Concerts x Urban Sports Wellfest 2026” will return to Hac Sa Beach on 14–15 November.
The competition kicks off on 10-11 October at Macau's World Heritage landmark, Barra Square, featuring 25 elite lion dance teams from 14 countries and regions competing for the prestigious Lion King title.
Prost! Celebrating 16 Years of Tradition, Bringing Macau a Second Golden Week in October! The city’s annual highlight in October, Oktoberfest Macau at MGM, returns for its spectacular 16th edition! Once again, our iconic giant beer tent brings the authentic Bavarian experience back to Macau. Soak up the festive atmosphere with lively German bands, performers dressed in traditional costumes, our beer partner, and an array of authentic German delicacies, all coming together to deliver the true spirit of Oktoberfest.
Hiroyuki Sato, chef-owner of Tokyo’s acclaimed Hakkoku, joins forces with his protégé, Chef Manato Ueno, Head Chef of SUSHIDAN, to present a four-day-only omakase experience.
MGM MACAU
This year’s "MGM Lion Dance Festival” highlights include the "Lion Dance Culture in Chinese Life" exhibition, which brings together four lion dance inheritors from different regions and five contemporary cross-media artists. The exhibition showcases nine lion dance artworks that fuse traditional craftsmanship with modern creativity, connecting the world through the spirit of the lion. Tracing the roots and transformation of lion dance culture, the artistry of lion head making, and the journey of the lion dance from folk activity to the international stage, the exhibition reveals how lion dance heritage continues to thrive and shine in the new era.
BARRA DISTRICT
On October 16-17, Chef Pan Sihui, Executive Sous Chef of MGM COTAI and helm of Aji, joins hands with Chef Louis Han, Chef-Founder of NAE:UM, to present a two-night-only degustation dinner. For the first time, chefs from both MICHELIN-starred establishments bring together the creative sparks of refined Asian cuisine and contemporary Korean delicacies.
MGM COTAI