MGM and Chef Nic Welcome the Return of “MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest 2026” This December

The highly anticipated annual gastronomy and music extravaganza makes its return! Jointly presented by MGM and lifestyle and gourmet brand “Chef Nic”, the fifth “MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest” will take place on December 5 and 6 at the Roof Terrace of MGM COTAI. Tickets will go on public sale starting from November 2. Led by multi-talented artist Nicholas “Chef Nic” Tse and his team of top regional chefs, the event brings together MGM’s international culinary team that delivers a diverse range of flavors and acclaimed music acts from the Greater China. Combining global gastronomy, live music, and entertainment, this multi-sensory festival invites guests to an immersive interplay of flavor, rhythm, and visual spectacle, highlighting Macau’s distinctive charm as the Creative City of Gastronomy and the City of Performing Arts.

Ten Celebrity Chefs Assemble to Showcase Culinary Creativity

The star chef lineup for this edition of “MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest” has been fully elevated, gathering culinary talents from the Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, France, Korea and Thailand. Participating chefs from the “Chef Nic Team” include Danyi Gao, winner of the mainland culinary competition Chef Nic, known for creative contemporary cuisine; Rain Qu, champion of “Chef of China Season One” and master of molecular gastronomy blending heritage and artistry; and Jerry Tian, founder and head chef of the two-diamond Black Pearl restaurant Avant in Shenzhen, whose pioneering three-dimensional flavor philosophy to create sophisticated modern dining experiences. Joining them are three contestants from “Chef of China Season Two”, including Frankie Wong, winner of the Young Chef Award in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2025 and head chef of Ankôma in Hong Kong; Toni Au, founder and head chef of French restaurant Ébauche in Hong Kong, who honed his craft in MICHELIN-starred establishments across Spain and Hong Kong; and Wenwen Zhang, Executive Chef at Lilan of Park Hyatt Changsha specializing in the fine techniques of Cantonese cuisine infuse with Hunan culinary traditions.

Joining the stellar lineup is MGM's acclaimed team of master chefs, including Olivier Elzer, Consultant Chef for Aux Beaux Arts at MGM MACAU, who has earned 30 MICHELIN stars throughout his three-decade culinary  career; Tony Yoo, Consultant Chef for MGM, former Executive Chef at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United Kingdom, and one of the first Korean chefs recognized by MICHELIN Guide Seoul; Xiao Qiang, Co-founder of Chengdu Xu's Cuisine, author of Xiaoqiang Shidiao Yishu (The Food Carving Art by Xiao Qiang), and the Consultant Chef for MGM; and

Phaithun Hangsabut, Sous Chef at MGM with over 20 years of experience known for authentic Thai flavors. Over the two consecutive days, these ten master chefs will demonstrate their extraordinary craftsmanship across Asian and European culinary creations, delivering surprises to every palate.

Popular Asian Singer Lineup Delivers a Marathon Rock Celebration

The event brings together popular singers and musical groups from the Greater China to deliver a fiery audio-visual feast. Nicholas Tse, stepping onto the outdoor stage both as a master chef and rock singer for two consecutive nights, will demonstrate his rock charisma. Chinese pop singer-songwriter Bibi Zhou, vocal powerhouse Andy Hui, ballad queen Janice Vidal, popular band Accusefive, legendary Hong Kong rock band Tai Chi, rock bands Dear Jane and Supper Moment, next-generation rapper SKAI ISYOURGOD, alongside rising music stars Arvin Tsang and girl group VIVA, will perform in a marathon relay to energize the crowd and ignite an electric rock celebration.

The venue will also feature giant rock-themed “Chef Leo” and “Chef Nic Family” photo installations, alongside merchandise booths selling event-exclusive collectibles for guests to capture memories and shop for keepsakes.

On December 5 and 6, the “MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest 2026” will transform the Roof Terrace on Level 1 of MGM COTAI into a vibrant celebration of gastronomy, music, and entertainment. Tickets will go on sale on November 2 at 11:00 AM at the MGM Box Office at the Lion Lobby of MGM COTAI, the official MGM website, and major ticketing platforms, from MOP 788 per person. Admission tickets include unlimited food offerings on-site, excluding some selected beverages. For ticketing details and event information, please visit https://www.mgm.mo/en/entertainment/happening/chefnic2026.

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About MGM

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in Greater China. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai.  

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. The POLY MGM MUSEUM spanning almost 2,000 square meters, is constructed in accordance with Chinese national standards for the exhibition of Grade-One cultural relics. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities also include conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, MGM COTAI offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings, food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience.  MGM has joined hands with renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou to set up the “Macau 2049” residency in MGM Theater. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

About Chef Nic

Founded in 2015, Chef Nic is a multi-faceted gourmet lifestyle concept personally led by Nicholas Tse. Since its inception, Chef Nic has centered around the concept of “taste” to create a whole new universe of gastrono-lifestyle. Quality, consistency, and safety are the brand’s core principles, having launched widely popular products such as Chef Nic’s Cookies and Chef Nic’s Noodles.

Beyond in-house R&D, Chef Nic has also joined forces with famous food brands to launch highly anticipated co-branded premium products. Leveraging "taste" as a universal language to enter the global market, it bridges Eastern and Western culinary cultures and creates connections among people, allowing foodies to experience “the farthest flavors within the shortest distance.”

Beyond the culinary field, Chef Nic has also ventured into the smart kitchen domain, enhancing food textures through technology to bring consumers a surprise-filled cooking experience.

In 2021, the brand co-founded Chef Nic Pi, a brand dedicated to kitchen delicacies, bringing users fresh cooking experiences while spreading a passion for living with consecutive e-commerce hits such as black pork sausages and pasta.

In 2022, Chef Nic became the first designated brand to collaborate with Xinhua Premium, a subsidiary of Xinhua News Agency. The collaboration continuously showcases traditional Chinese food in innovative forms while supporting the revitalization of rural industries, helping local delicacies reach global markets and promoting Chinese culinary culture.

Driven by its signature "Nicholas Tse + Food" identity, Chef Nic continues to expand its flagship show footprint and diversify into new formats like the micro-documentary “Walk with Chef Nic”. Today, the brand's MCN network covers top-tier social platforms globally—including Sina Weibo, WeChat, Douyin, Tencent Video, iQiyi, Youku, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook—engaging audiences worldwide with compelling stories behind local culinary cultures.

The brand also founded Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest, an all-in-one experience combining food, drink, music, and entertainment. Creating a refreshing cross-sensory resonance of gastronomy and music, signature dishes brought straight from the Chef Nic show alongside high-energy music conquer the taste buds and ears of the audience. This star-studded rock-and-roll food festival is set to roll out in various locations around the world in the near future.

Chef Nic's core business sectors include: Gourmet Products, Digital Content, and the Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest.

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