THE PONTIAC ANNOUNCES AN ACTION-PACKED FALL LINEUP: SAN MIGUEL OKTOBERFEST, ‘LADIES WHO PINK’ VOL 6, NEON LIT RAVE, AND BAD B*TCH BINGO

HONG KONG, October 6, 2026 — The Pontiac is turning up the volume this fall with a powerhouse lineup of events, blending high-energy dive bar culture with impactful community initiatives. From a punk-rock Oktoberfest and a fully immersive Halloween rave to a new era for an all-female charity guest shift and the return of a Sunday staple. As always at The Pontiac, all events are strictly walk-in.

THE PONTIAC OKTOBERFEST: Fueled by San Miguel 

When: Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Where: The Pontiac 

The month kicks off with a gritty, urban take on the traditional beer hall. San Miguel is fully sponsoring the event, transforming a Sunday afternoon into "Ponto-berfest". While the event is walk-in, guests who RSVP in advance via Eventbrite will receive their first San Miguel beer on the house. The exclusive menu will feature two signature San Miguel beer cocktails, including a custom Michelada and a unique beer and Campari mix. To soak it all up, the team is serving up house-made hot dogs topped with a signature beer cheese and mustard sauce, a bierfest bingo session and prizes!

Ladies Who Pink Vol. 6: Fight Like a Girl

When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 7:30 PM Onwards

Where: The Pontiac

Now in its sixth year, Hong Kong’s highly anticipated charity bar takeover is entering a brand-new era. Building on a half-decade legacy of rallying the city's best female bartenders for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, "Ladies Who Pink" is officially moving to The Pontiac. Co-headlined by Midnight Espresso Communications and The Pontiac, Volume 6 will raise funds to be donated directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, continuing the initiative's credible history of funding vital clinical research. The walk-in event features a formidable head-to-head lineup of Hong Kong’s leading female bartending talent taking over the rails:

• Katherine Leung  – Crushed

• Nishma – Socio

• Crystal – Snackbaby

• Nic Ho – Dead Poets

• Chloe Rose – Call Me Al

• Yuki Leung – HK Bar Guide

  
  

Neon Lit Rave: Glow in the Dark Party 

When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 9:00 PM Onwards 

Where: The Pontiac 

For Halloween, The Pontiac is shutting down the street with a high-octane "Neon Lit Rave." The walk-in party features free entry with a glow-in-the-dark theme, utilizing black lights, strobes, and neon pink face paint. Guests are highly encouraged to adhere to the "Come in White" dress code to maximize the visual impact of the fully transformed, neon-lit space. DJ Blade will be on the decks all night providing a heavy-hitting techno set. The walls are set to be graffitied with neon lit pens and paint for you to make your mark! FREE Entry. 

Bad Bitch Bingo 

When: Sunday, November 8, 2026 

Where: The Pontiac 

Closing out the major event run is the highly anticipated return of bingo to The Pontiac. Branded as "Bad Bitch Bingo," the event welcomes walk-ins looking for a high-energy Sunday session. Guests can choose between two entry tiers: $150 for one bingo card and one drink, or $388 for a full free-flow package that includes bingo cards with MC Jer and prizes valued at $1500HKD. Walk in only.

MEDIA & VENUE INFORMATION

• High-Res Imagery & Release: Available for download [HERE]

• Address: 13 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong Kong

• Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Saturday & Sunday: 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM

• Instagram: @wearethepontiac

Press Contacts — Midnight Espresso Communications:

• Marcellia Debenoit: marcellia@midnight-espresso.com | +852 6702 0179

  
  

ABOUT THE PONTIAC Founded in 2015, The Pontiac is a legendary rock-and-roll dive bar nestled in the heart of Hong Kong. Consistently ranked among the best bars in Asia, it is a celebrated institution in the city's nightlife scene. Known for its rebellious spirit, world-class cocktails, and an atmosphere that seamlessly blends gritty charm with sophisticated mixology, The Pontiac stands as a movement, a vibrant hub where punk rock energy meets polished craft, challenging traditional notions of a high-end cocktail experience.