- Hong Kong's largest LGBTQ carnival, Pink Dot HK, has been cancelled for the second consecutive year, with organisers citing a failure to secure necessary licences and venue access.
- The 2026 outdoor carnival, planned for 14 June, was called off after venue operator Link Reit withdrew access to Stanley Plaza and Murray House.
- Organisers stated they had not received approval from relevant authorities for licences, leading to the difficult decision to cancel due to tight timelines.
- The 2025 event was also cancelled after the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority withdrew from negotiations for Art Park, prompting concerns about shrinking public space for queer events.
- Activists link these cancellations to the 2020 national security law, which has reportedly curtailed freedoms and made it harder for civil society groups to organise public gatherings in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong’s biggest LGBTQ carnival scrapped for second year due to venue issues
