Hong Kong market returns to The Barras this weekend - here's what you can expect

Taking place on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, the event will once again transform the Glasgow market into a vibrant Hong Kong-style street market, complete with authentic food stalls, live performances, traditional entertainment and independent traders.

Organisers say visitors can expect more than 50 stalls spread throughout The Barras, celebrating Hong Kong culture through street food, crafts, music and performance. The market will run from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday.

Among the highlights planned for the weekend are lion dances, Canton Opera performances and a wide range of traditional and modern Hong Kong cuisine. Food traders are expected to serve favourites including curry fish balls, bubble waffles, rice noodle dishes and Hong Kong-style snacks that have become increasingly popular across Glasgow in recent years.

This year’s event continues the annual tradition, bringing together local Hongkongers, Glasgow residents and visitors from across Scotland for a weekend celebration of food, heritage and community spirit.

Event organisers say the Hong Kong Market is designed to be family-friendly and free to attend, with visitors encouraged to explore the market’s mix of established Barras traders alongside specialist guest vendors and performers.

Have a look through these pictures from previous editions of the Hong Kong market to see what you can expect this weekend.