The 25 best festivals, street fairs, and annual events in Macau

A-Ma Temple – A Spiritual Stop with a Memorable Prayer Experience Our visit to A-Ma Temple in Macau was not just a sightseeing stop, but a meaningful spiritual experience. The temple is one of the oldest and most famous in Macau, rich in history and culture. What made our visit truly memorable was the moment we offered a giant incense stick — so large that it took three people to carry it. We lit it and prayed sincerely for the success and prosperity of our business. It felt powerful, respectful, and deeply symbolic. The atmosphere of the temple is peaceful and sacred, filled with the scent of incense. Whether you are religious or simply curious, A-Ma Temple offers a calm and beautiful setting to reflect and connect. Highly recommended if you are visiting Macau and want to experience something spiritual and culturally meaningful.

A beautiful temple with nice positive vibes. It is accessible by public transport. The temple has steps to climb. So little difficult for people with disabilities. The vibes in the temple was peaceful. The idols were beautiful.

A hidden jewel in Macau, stories had it that for 5 centuries, the A-Ma Temple in other parts of the world this diety is known as Ma Choa a toist diety had clung to the rocky slope of Macau where the shrine stands. A fragrant scent of incense and smells of ancient stone filles the air. Before venturing to the neon decor and the blistering sights of casinos, there was this: the salty breath of the South China Sea mingling with sandalwood smoke, a sanctuary built by grateful fishermen for the protector the honour as the goddess of the sea. Sunlight, filtered through banyan trees, dapples the granite flagstones. Worn steps lead past ornate pavilions with upturned roofs, their ceramic figures frozen in silent drama. The air is thick with devotion; the soft chime of a bell, the rustle of prayer slips tied with red string, the murmur of a name repeated—A-Ma, A-Ma. Here, hope is a tangible thing. It rises in coiled incense spirals towards the carved granite cliffs. It rests in the cupped hands of an old woman, her prayers as steady as the tides. This is not just a monument, but a living heart. It is the soul of Macau itself—resilient, enduring, and forever watching over the water, a serene guardian amid the modern city's roar. For centuries estimated over 600 years of history this tiny little hut has endured through time. Ma Chor as the protector of ancient fishermen did a splendid job to be honoured and respected till today. The tradition has not settled eventhough Macau has since development into a modern day city with skyscraper filling every corney of the island. I am sure you will not be disappointed having fulfilled your devotion expected from a faithful taoist.

Nice holy place to visit on your macau city tour. Great divine vibes. A UNESCO World Heritage site that is dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess A-Ma (aka Mazu). On some of the rocks are poems and writings. There you will find several worshippers. You will find a nice view from the top. There is no entry fee.

It features traditional Chinese architecture, incense coils, and scenic viewpoints overlooking the sea — a peaceful cultural landmark showing Macau’s maritime heritage.

Very charming temple, strongly recommend to have a look and feel the atmosphere, whether you're a believer or just a visitor.

UNESCO world heritage site…buy some incense pray to your ancestors or just take some photos of this historic 15th century temple

The cars sound dope and some of them even spit flames

Excited

(Translated by Google) Dedicated facilities are always available on the main straight of the Guia circuit. When I arrived, the date for next year's event was already posted. (Original) Guia circuitのメインストレートで、専用施設が常時有ります。来訪時には既に来年開催日が掲示されてました。

Beautiful Place

(Translated by Google) Watching a car race for the first time So noisy and exciting 🤣 (Original) 第一次看賽車比賽 好吵好刺激🤣

(Translated by Google) A scene from race day. If you use a telephoto lens around the curve, you can take good photos. (Original) レースの日の光景です。カーブしてるあたりで望遠レンズを使うといい写真撮れそうです。

(Translated by Google) When passing through the city, you can't see each road behind a curtain, but you can guess its speed by the roar. (Original) 시내를 지날때면 도로마다 장막에 가려 볼 수는 없지만 굉음으로 그 스피드를 짐작할 수 있음

Senado Square is a great place to explore local food, tourist attractions, and do some shopping. As a legacy of Portuguese colonial times, the square is surrounded by beautiful architecture and many UNESCO World Heritage sites, all within walking distance. A must-visit when in Macau!

A must-visit spot in Macau! *Senado Square* offers a perfect mix of history, architecture, and local culture. The vibrant atmosphere, beautiful colonial buildings, and nearby shopping and food options make it a great place to explore and relax. Loved the overall experience!

Amazing at night time, most stalls open at 10 am. Very friendly community, everyone will help you when you're lost, especially the Filipino community!

Europe vibes-like in the middle of Macao. The vibe is very Europe-like with buildings are so colorful and beautiful tiles in the floor too. The location is Not to far from Ruins of St Paul. It's very crowded place too. If you want to enjoy this place a little bit quiet, come in earlier in the morning. There are many shops and restaurant too.

I absolutely loved this place! Walking through Senado Square feels like traveling back in time and to another part of the world entirely. The beautiful Portuguese-style architecture, cobblestone streets, and colorful buildings make it feel nothing like the rest of Asia. It’s lively, full of charm, and surrounded by great shops, cafés, and historical sites. A true must-visit spot in Macau that perfectly captures the city’s unique blend of cultures and history. Follow me in IG: @ogolphotos

Too hot to walk during summer. You really need to bring umbrella and water. Lots of tourist visiting here. The building and surroundings are very stunning and instagrammable. There are also shops around here like clothing and food stalls.

2025 August 3★ It's a square with a fountain in the center.. It's ok. Especially when the fountain isn't working. Certainly looks pleasing though. Sometimes there's pop up shops.. like the labubu when I went. Otherwise, the square is so so. Though if you're here, it's still worth checking out.

Macau Tower is absolutely breathtaking! The 360° panoramic view of the city is simply mesmerizing — from the glittering skyline to the serene waters, every angle is picture-perfect. As a bit of a daredevil myself, I loved the thrilling activities they offer — from the skywalk to the bungee jump, it’s an adrenaline rush like no other. Whether you’re there for the views, the adventure, or both, Macau Tower is a must-visit experience that will leave you in awe.

As i said... one of the best of this country... A must place to visit... You'll enjoy everything up there. The view is breathtaking.

Nice view with good food from 365 cafe. But the staffs are not friendly. We went there 30 pax for lunch. Restaurant is always busy and staffs are rushing to finish the food. Only few minutes they didn’t give us to pack things to leave. They come & shout to leave.

Must see for those visiting Macau. You can get a view of the island around and for those daredevils, it’s got good activities.

I didn't get to go inside, but it's a beautiful walk from the ferry harbour. I like the Snoopy theme they chose this this year. Macau Tower is truly a beautiful sight to behold. I wish I had more time to enter the premises and will return here some day.

It was nice place to view the Macao. People can do activities there on upper deck.

An excellent landmark to explore, shop and unwind. For the thrill seekers there is bungee jumping and other activities when you get to the top of the tower. For lazy tourist like me, I love the food and souvenir shops at the basement. Place is accessible via public transport or taxi.

Love this space and added bonus for being free. Perfect if you want to be away from the crowds and enjoy some quiet art moments.

we were here on public holiday. it's free of charge and the venue is big enough to facilitate the crowd on holiday. we only had time to visit 1 exhibition. it was good. lots of arts to see with some having macau culture and some with other meanings, make it multi interests for different people. the guided tour made it even more meaningful! the guide has good and thorough knowledge of arts so was able to explain and bring us more inspirations. happy to have this visit and am willing to come again. more travel ideas, photos & videos👇🏾 follow me on ig: food.n.cats.not1less

Museum in quiet corner of Macau. Often has quite interesting Special Exhibitions, and free to visit.

This is a large museum spread across five floors. They usually feature an artist or a period per floor. The design of this museum is very modern and industrial but as with most museums, it does have a lot of space which adds to the nice atmosphere inside. There's a gift shop near the entrance

Such a fun day out for me and my three year old. The gallery spaces are well curated, presenting a great range of local art, craft and contemporary installations. It's not too big that you feel fatigued and the art square surrounding the buildings is really pleasant. I really enjoyed the diverse work on show. The interactive sections of the exhibitions allowed for some fun free play. The guards and reception staff are relaxed, friendly and welcoming to families. Check it out!

The MAM is the only true art museum in Macau but has a rather limited collection compared to its international peers and lacks pieces capable of giving a 'wow' factor. We visited in the afternoon and found the museum quiet with only 5 or 6 other visitors. It took us around 40 minutes to make our way through the available exhibition rooms. On the fourth floor there were two galleries dedicated to Chinese Calligraphy and some nice scrolls and historical Chinese pieces from the 17th century. This was a large collection which is potentially difficult for western visitors to appreciate without sufficient background of Chinese art and knowledge of Chinese characters. The third floor offered a contemporary art exhibit and featured works of interesting compositions of mixed media, paintings and informally created images. This was worth a quick look but nothing stuck a huge interest for us unfortunately. On the same floor there is a small area where you can find Macau landmarks that have been photographed in the distant past next to more recent photographs. We always enjoy these 'Now-and-Then' themes. Also there are a few rooms on this floor featuring sketches and drawings by George Chinnery from the 1850s. This affords a peek of early Macau from a European perspective and gives an idea of what certain places in Macau must have looked like 160 years ago. The second floor was closed for renovation. The 1st floor currently houses a temporary exhibition called 'City Face', which features eye-catching print and poster pieces from around the world, each uniquely designed to highlight and draw attention to their respective locales. Overall we found the current collection in the MAM less substantial than expected, but we look forward to future visits as this museum transforms its mega-space of art.

Love the renaissance drawing show. It was an informative art show about a few ancient painters and their sketches and techniques. Love it there. Art lovers please just go. It is Free of charge! Just perfect

The resort's expansive casino spans approximately 420,000 square feet, featuring 496 gaming tables and 487 gaming machines. City of Dreams is also home to the Dancing Water Theatre, renowned for its spectacular water-based performances. With over 30 restaurants and bars, City of Dreams caters to diverse culinary preferences. Notably, the three Michelin-starred Jade Dragon restaurant showcases exquisite Chinese culinary masterpieces crafted with the freshest seasonal ingredients. The resort's retail space spans 175,000 square feet, housing a curated selection of luxury brands and boutiques, offering guests a premium shopping experience.

A quick stop here. There are some shops and restaurants like McDonald's and Starbucks. We didn't really get to explore but we find the other casino hotels more interesting.

A very high end casino & hotel. The restaurants are a very expensive set menu option, ie no individual menu choices. A lot of food at an extremely high price for each person. Bring your credit cards.

The home of House of Dancing Water! You've got to see it! It's breathtaking!!

City of dreams is a beautiful mall and the best thing is Casino. You get a free booze and play at Casino from cheaper rates than any other nearby. The ambience is just superb 👌 I will give 9 out of 10. I will definitely prefer the visit this place once more. The charm after midnight is at par as you will be lost in the ambience and services they offer. Thanks COD

Did not stay took picture because lked the look of the building

Nothing too exciting about a bunch of branded shops congregated in 1 place, if you're shopping for many of such items then sure it's convenient, but it's purely for shopping, similar to many of the malls in Cotai strip. Was a bit empty compared to the other malls in the area, could be because I was there later in the evening however

I went to the place but it was closed, so just had to enjoy the view from the outside. It is very near, and you can just walk thru it.

Nicely preserved theatre. The first western style theatre in China built in 1860.

Dom Pedro V Theatre is one of the UNESCO World Heritage attractions in the Historic City Centre of Macau, situated at St. Augustine Square. Entry is free during opening hours 10.00am to 6.00pm. Inside, there is an performance waiting room with three chandeliers, wall mirrors as well as an entrance into the main theatre. You can look into the modern small theatre seating area and walk up a single staircase and take a look inside from the balcony level of the theatre. Photography is allowed throughout the attraction. The interior of Dom Pedro V Theatre is ok. The real star of this attraction remains the outside façade, which dates back to the 1870s. The façade is neo-classical style and beautifully decorated in a pastel green color. It is during the day and is very nice in evenings during sunlight hours. Overall, we much enjoy this particular attraction, finding it a unique inclusion in the World Heritage collection. While not much to actually see inside the theatre, the atmosphere is still very nice and its just fun entering and having a look inside the first Western style theatre house built in all of China.

Well preserved theatre and still in used today. If just walking in, you’re able to go upstairs to the Gallery to take a peek. If you’re lucky enough, go when there’s events happening, then you’ll be able to take a seat in the Circles.

Glad to be here to visit UNESCO world heritage... Enjoyed the way walking up and quite relax along the way. Just to be careful as the road is narrow but busy with cars and motorcycles..

Stunning area. Tiny theater but so cozy to see. Very impressive architecture.

It is small and beautiful place for performances has long history.

Venue turn into 24th Macao Food Festival. For nov-dec 2024. Zone A-B-C-D-E-F.... International cuisines.

This place is HUGE empty like Park. This is like for big events and entertainment area... Just infront of Macau's Tower and Convention Center

Small oval shaped square in front of Macau Towers and Convention Centre. This is the location of the annual Food Festival each November 2019. No reason to visit other than this and other temporary exhibitions and fairs held here.

(Translated by Google) I'm really sorry for not commenting immediately! It’s been a few months and I still want to say it! marvelous! The food festival was really well done! You must come to the food festival! So many delicious foods! I have to say it’s really great! Next time, I will come to the Lai Food Festival to eat all you can and enjoy it! (Original) 沒有第一時間的去評論，真的很抱歉！ 過了幾個月了還是想說！ 太棒了！美食節辦的實在是太好了！ 美食節一定要來啊！ 太多美食太多好吃的東西了！ 不得不說真的是太棒了！ 下次還要在來美食節吃到飽、吃到爽！

(Translated by Google) You can take a photo of the Macau Tower ~ there is nothing to browse in the square (Original) 可拍到澳門旅遊塔~廣場沒有東西逛

(Translated by Google) Every year during the Macau Grand Prix, which is a food festival, a special bus will arrive at the venue from the side of Nanwan International Bank. The food festival in 2023 begins to regain the previous feeling. At the 2022 Macau Food Festival, there were few tourists this year and the trip was comfortable. (Original) 每年的澳門大賽車就係美食節的時候，由南灣國際銀行側就有專車到達會場。 2023的美食節開始回復以前的感覺。 2022澳門美食節，今年遊客稀少，行得舒服。

(Translated by Google) There is a party on the third day of the Lunar New Year, with a parade of floats. (Original) 初三舉行晚會，有花車巡遊。

Lovely views of the lake and casinos in the distance. One house had a souvenir shop with good selection.

Nice view, near the old town of Taipa. You can see the hotel area through the lake view.

I visited at the end of August, and the weather was extremely hot. We explored the area while moving from the Cotai hotel to Taipa Village, and the "Taipa Houses Museum" was located at the far end. Although there wasn’t much to see, the beautiful mint-green buildings, some small attractions, the wide river, and the chance to buy cute travel items made the visit worthwhile. It’s not a must-visit spot, but if you have time, it’s worth a look. Since it was a weekday with light rain, the place was quiet and there were no other visitors during our time there.

Beautifully conserved houses, great vibe. Love the setting and gardens. Lots of seats outside to rest and take in the views.

Very well preserved Portuguese houses in the area.

Simply love this place because the house's color is my fav. Sitting here in a cool weather and fresh wind was one of my highlight moments in Macau. Should visit this place, it totally free entry.

A row of cute old houses that's converted to a tourist spot. The stores are very sleepy here. The garden and pond is filled with lotus and probably during come times it will be spectacular. It's easy access from the Venetian hotel. But wonder it's outdoors, it's way too hot to bother coming in the summer.

An extraordinary museum showing the history of Macau GP. There were a lot of games or simulators for you to play. I visited on Friday afternoon and there were just a few visitors inside. But I still needed to queued for 20-30 minutes for some of the games. I believe it requires much more queuing time during weekends. Thus, I recommend to spend at least half of the day for visiting the museum. The ticket price was cheap. I would definitely come again next time.

The Macao Grand Prix Museum is an absolutely magnificent place! It is superbly organized, providing visitors with a fantastic, engaging opportunity to learn all about F1, F3, and various other racing categories. The experience is made even more fun and interactive with the chance to play racing games and even test drive an F3 simulator! I wholeheartedly recommend this spot to anyone visiting Macau—it is a truly brilliant, exhilarating, and worthwhile destination.

So I'm stood in the gift shop after visiting the Macau GP Museum. Wow! All this, at this quality, for free? Even if it had cost a bit I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you give it a visit if you even have a passing interest in racing at any level. If you have children, just bring them along as there are tons of interactive activities. I cannot recommend it enough

Not only are cars and bikes displayed with their histories written up, but some also include video. Although I am not a fan of race cars or motorcycles, the display was impressive. Additionally, there were many interactive VR points where you could become an F1 driver, motorcyclist, or other position in the games. We’re definitely enjoying our visit

An amazing place for Motorsport enthusiasts. A must visit destination in Macao other than the casinos. The gift shop inside the museum was another great attraction.

Newly renovated and many updated features to help understand their annual historical event. Includes lots of good information on F3

If you're visiting Macau, this is a must-see! We had left this for last on our list as we didn't think it would be great, but it really is. Half the day can be spent here as there's lots to do - cars and bikes on display, bike and car simulators, etc. It is home to some really famous cars and bikes. This place will educate you on the history of racing in Macau and the Macau Grand Prix.

The Macao Science Center is a stunning architectural gem, with a sleek, futuristic design that’s perfect for photos. Inside, spiralling stairways lead to interactive, hands-on exhibits, though they’re more geared toward kids. Adults may find it less engaging but will appreciate the planetarium and the building’s beauty. A great spot for families and architecture lovers!

This place is full of fun and discovery. I’m from New York, and honestly, the Macao Science Center blew me away, it’s way better than the one back home. My 3-year-old had such a great time exploring all the interactive exhibits, and I was impressed by how up to date everything was. They even had displays about artificial intelligence, which shows how forward-thinking the center is. It’s clean, well-organized, and perfect for families. Highly recommended if you’re visiting Macau with kids or if you just love science.

This is a fun museum for kids and on weekends, this place does get packed with kids and their parents. You can buy tickets near the entrance and there's a gift shop near the toilets. This museum utilizes a lot of projectors for showing videos. This museum is spacious is nice for school field trips

Good place to visit if you have children or interested at science. The tickets are affordable price. The view form there were very beautiful and peaceful. Had a really nice time there. Visit time about 2-4 hours.

Just pass by here because the building looks interesting to take a photos. Surrounding was nice with mini garden and sea area. The price actually not expensive to enter and inside there if i look from the picture on internet it's also looks cool. It's a planetarium and space science museum. But maybe it's more suitable for kid i think.

It’s wonderful if you like architecture. The exterior design and internal space planning is marvellous. It’s only satisfactory if you are solely looking for a science museum.

There are so many interactive displays. My daughters really love it. There are 14 sections inside. The ticket is 15 MOP (= HK$) for children (<18 y.o) and 50 MOP for adults. I paid with a visa credit card.

Beautiful exotic building belonging to the Port Authority. The building uses a mogol style in the façade and has neo-classical spacial structure inside, in a typical revivalist solution of the 19c. The use of military corps from different parts of the empire was a fashion of the times, for the sake of imperial showoff (the British used Punjabi corps as they don't drink nor smoke, making them a safe asset to have near gunpowder). The original purpose of the building, in 1874, was to function as barracks for a goan military corps. In 1905 it becomes the headquarters of the Port Authority. The outer arcade is free of access, but the inside of the building is accessible only if an exhibition is showing, and even so only within the exhibition area.

The Moorish Barracks is one of the UNESCO World Heritage attractions in the Historic Centre of Macau. However, it is one of the member sites that is not normally open to the public. During most Chinese New Year (CNY) Day (Jan-Feb), the 238-metre dragon parades its way through the Historic Centre of Macau, making stops at specific landmark buildings, including the Moorish Barracks for a few minutes, allowing visitors some great photograph opportunities. The dragon passes by the Moorish Barracks after calling upon at St. Lawrence Church. it stops here briefly before continuing onward to Barra Square. If you are following the dragon through the Historic City Centre, be ready to move with the crowd of photographers after each picture as the dragon moves surprisingly quick for its size. Note: If we have a sunny day, it can be difficult difficult to take picture of the dragon as it pauses and curls in front of the Moorish Barracks as the sun is directly in front of you. If this is the case, simply move down the street a bit and change your angle. If you go past the barracks, you can take pictures as the dragon passes by, this is probably the best photography angle on sunny days.

Moorish Barracks has beautiful architecture except the interior of the building is not accessible.

Can’t access into the building. The facade itself is stunning and can see that it was built to be felt home away from home for the soldiers from Goa.

Doesn‘t seem open.

Even though it was made by an Italian Architect, it was built to fit the military from Goa in India. But is merely like a building from Portugal was lifted away and placed in Macau! Well worth a visit, and it is on the historical Macau trail which is well worth practicing.

Nothing much to see. It's now occupied by the public water works and maritime office. Only a small main hall with a few canons and cold steel weapons. Nothing was said of its reason and history of its creation. The other side of the building path under reconstruction.

Nice little temple to walk around and take in some local culture. There weren’t folks there to give any information, but the peace and tranquility were nice.

Well, it gives a kind of exceptionally exotic and indigenous experience to travelers, but I'm not sure about the reason for this place's popularity. Note that incense smoke filled the entire place and you might feel obvious discomfort while breathing in and out. I just went out right after entering because of that.

Pek Tai Temple and is found on a small square, Largo Camóes in the small village of Taipa. This temple was built 1844 and is the only temple in Macau dedicated to the God Pek Tai. This is a small and simple temple of typical Chinese design, featuring a main hall with shrines and figures of Pek Tai and other deities. There is a small open court, plenty of incense coils, leather drum, bells, festival lanterns and decorative plaster above the entrance and inner hall entrances. This temple also features Cantonese opera performances held for the public during the (unofficial) celebration and Feast of Pek Tai. This can be enjoy to see if you happen to be visiting during such occasions. In the end, this is not a priority temple visit in Macau yet it is nice to see if you happen to be in the Taipa Village area. You can conveniently stop by for a few minutes. The temple is a 2 minute walk from Rua do Cunha and quite easy to find. It is just across from the Old Taipa Tavern

Nice place with Chinese ambient in Macau and one of the power spots in old town. I took the photos at the altar by my compact (small) camera during my visit. a shrine people came and told me cannot take photo inside the hall (i looked around, there is no any sign to say so), it might be better to ask before snap the photo around the altar.

A small old temple in a square.

Very special and calm atmosphere- especially compared to the many Casinos that surround Pak Tai.

Cool temple that is tucked away as part of this neighborhood. Come in, make a donation and burn some incense.

Modern & well planned cultural centre, located on the harbor front not too far from Sands & Artyzen hotels. Acoustics of concert halls are well designed

It's not a very big museum, so you can get through it quickly. While the history of Macau has never really interested me, it was insightful to visit somewhere dedicated to it, especially in a city which seems to have very little that isn't tied to the casinos.

Great place for cultural events while in town

Yesterday I whatched the Korean performance The Drum of the Shaman. Absolutely wonderful.

A modern building of 45 thousand square meters renovated after the typhus and in 2017. Founded in 1999, it hosts concerts and festivals worldwide. An extremely modern and elegant auditorium with a very young organization of high-level technicians. In terms of artistic professionalism, China is always at the top.

A great work, a multicultural center easily accessible from all sides and by all means. An avant-garde structure perfectly integrated into the city's architectural fabric. Venue for artistic events of any kind.

A very nice concert hall with great acoustics.

Television is exciting racing and I'm wishing i could attend

The sound and the excitement

Great racing