The skyline alone is spectacular and a must see. The show was so-so. It wasn’t choreographed like the Bellagio water fountain in Vegas but they tried. If you’re in the area - go see it once, but you don’t need to go out of your way.

Light and music show that is unique for visitors of Victoria Harbour. The music emitted follows the building lights on the Hong Kong Island. A must see for first time Hong Kong visitors.

It's worth seeing at least once. Plus, it's free. Don't miss this choreographed light and audio show involving both sides of Victoria Harbor. You can watch anywhere along Avenue of Stars but the audio is heard better near the Star Ferry and old clock tower. Although, we found the show impressive, locals mentioned that the complexity and razzle dazzle has diminished over the years.

Last saw this show 10 years ago. Went to have a look during our visit on December 2023. The show is not as good as previously. The music was not as upbeat and the light seems to be lesser. Though the duration was still 10 minutes.

Our family of two adults, a 9 year old and a 6 year old watched this show many times during the busy Chinese New Year holidays. On arrival to HK, we had dinner at Outback restaurant in East TST and walked to the Avenue of Stars to pick a seat and watch the 8pm light show (see my separate reviews). There is some music audible from Avenue of Stars to accompany the show but it's quite faint. They should develop an app or have some kind of facility on the Discover HK tourism website to play some music or commentary. Other spots we watched the show from include dinner at Peking Garden and Choi Fook Royal Banquet restaurants (see my separate reviews). The lights on the skyscrapers and lasers shining from them are a bit of fun. It doesn't last long but it's still a tourist must-do when in Hong Kong. Enjoy.

2 night stay in HK. City is as great as ever. 1st night went to see the 'light show'. Music low, a few lazers on select buildings and no co-ordination with music-lights. We left after 5 mins as did alot of people. Saw it years ago and it was good- it now just feels even HK tourist board are bored of it. Skyline is lit up and impressive regardless and the show doesn't add anything sadly

I didn't expect a lot from this but thought I would watch it because it is always on one of the to do things in Hong Kong. I stood on the Tsim Sha Shui side watching Central. There were lots of people lining the waterfront but don't worry, you don't miss much. It started on time and I was confused what was actually going on. I couldn't hear the music properly and the lights did not seem to be in sync with the music. I didn't know where to look, there were lasers from some building tops and other lights just coming on and off. Maybe I was disappointed because I have seen spectacular light shows in other parts of the world. I believe it goes for 10 minutes but I only lasted 6 minutes and that was stretching it! It's nice to be at the waterfront at night and see the city lights but don't go out of your way to see it. Also avoid paying the extra price for harbour cruises during this time. Not worth it.

I totally agree with the vast majority of recent reviews about Symphony of Lights. It’s a major disappointment. We had read before we went that this was one of Hong Kong’s must-do tourist attractions. It’s not. We had finished an all day excursion at 5.30pm at Avenue of Stars and decided to wait around there to watch the sun go down, see all the building lights across the harbour switch on and watch SOL at 8pm for the 10 minute show. Fortunately, we found one of the few places for a drink, a good view and a nice seat - Ink Seafood Bar. There was one building that put on a bit of a show, with what looked like drone lights and maybe three other laser lights, with a bit of low background music. I definitely wouldn’t put it on your must-do list.