‘2026 Sands Shopping Carnival’ at Cotai Expo This Weekend

Macao’s annual signature shopping event is back! The 2026 Sands Shopping Carnival is at Halls A and B at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo this weekend, running four consecutive days July 23-26, beginning with an exclusive invitation-only opening day. As the largest sale event in Macao, this year’s event combines shopping, food, cultural and creative arts, sports, and parent-child experiences. The 2026 Sands Shopping Carnival is open to the public for free from noon to 10 p.m. daily Friday-Sunday, with free shuttle bus transportation at various ports of entry. The public are welcome to plan their itineraries early and enjoy a wonderful and fulfilling summer holiday filled with one-stop food, fun, and shopping with family and friends.

First-ever Sports Experience Zone debuts with pickleball and various sports games

Keeping pace with global sports trends, this year’s carnival features a Sports Experience Zone for the first time. A key highlight of the zone is a pickleball experience, allowing the public to feel the fun of this internationally popular, fast-growing, and easy-to-learn sport firsthand. Furthermore, with The NBA China Games 2026 set to take place this October at The Venetian Arena, the zone will also feature a free basketball shooting challenge, letting young fans kindle the passion of the tournament this summer. Additionally, the Bank of Communications Presents: “Play and Fun” Kids Area will feature various fun sports game booths to create unforgettable family moments.

Besides the “Play and Fun” Kids Area, the carnival will feature a wealth of family-friendly activities, including the BOC Smart Kids Presents: Little Master Chef Workshop, and The Busking Corner. These activities offer on-site registration free of charge, adding excellent leisure and entertainment options for visitors of all ages.

More highlights:

• Over 580 booths with daily special MOP 1 items and limited-time discounts
• ICBC ePay Presents: Greater Bay Area Karaoke King Singing Competition July 25-26
• A multitude of cultural and creative brands from the Greater Bay Area
• Carnival’s largest-ever food court gathers internet-famous eateries and local souvenirs

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