As the holiday season greets, Macao's visitor scene heats up in a blaze of colourful celebration

For December, Macao becomes a vibrant canvas of lights, music and festivities, tempting locals and visitors alike to share in the seasonal joy.

Major sporting highlights include events for the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (Dec 8th-15th). Enthusiasts can also cheer on runners at the 2025 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon (Dec 7th). Elsewhere in the city, the 2025 CTA Tour SJM Professional Finals (Macau) and National Tennis Championships (Dec 1st-7th), along with the 2025 MGM Macau Tennis Masters (Dec 27th-28th), serve up some of the biggest Chinese and overseas tennis stars.

LIGHT UP MACAO 2025 (Dec 6th – Jan 11th, 2026) sees the city aglow, illuminating districts with dazzling art installations and immersive displays. The festive spirit continues at Tap Seac Square's Christmas Market (Dec 16th – Jan 1st, 2026). As the calendar year draws to a close, New Year's Eve Countdown Events (Dec 31st) promise an unforgettable night of celebration.

This month also marks the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region. As part of the festivities, The Concert of Celebration of the 26th Anniversary of Macao's Return to the Motherland "Morning Star Lilies Forever" (Dec 19th) offers an evening of music at one of Macao's most memorable landmarks, the Ruins of St. Paul's.

This season, let the city's lights and spirit warm your heart, and fill your days and nights with wonder.