Arts of Hong Kong: Hong Kong Arts Festival Announces Full Programme Lineup of 54th HKAF in 2026

HONG KONG – As the city readies itself for another dazzling season of creativity, the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) is once again setting the stage for a world-class celebration of music, dance, theatre and innovation. The Festival’s 54th edition, running from February to March 2026, will bring together more than 1,100 artists from around the world for over 170 performances — a testament to … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Hong Kong Arts Festival Announces Full Programme Lineup of 54th HKAF in 2026

Arts of Hong Kong: 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2025 concludes, with 51 programmes and over 90% of tickets sold

HONG KONG – The 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) celebrated its official finale today (29 March) with a performance by the China National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra. The Finale Toasting Ceremony was held after the performance at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The officiating party included Guest of Honour Mr Eric Chan Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of The Government of the … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2025 concludes, with 51 programmes and over 90% of tickets sold

Arts of Hong Kong: Reflecting on the Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival 2024-25 as a Celebration of Art, Community, and Connection

HONG KONG – Over the course of two months, from November 2024 to January 2025, the Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival transformed Hong Kong’s coastal landscapes into a living, breathing canvas of creativity. Organised by the Tourism Commission, supported by Hong Kong Geopark, and curated by One Bite Design Studio, the Festival returned for its third and final edition with a triumphant send-off, embracing the … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Reflecting on the Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival 2024-25 as a Celebration of Art, Community, and Connection

Arts of Hong Kong: The 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2025 opens

HONG KONG – The 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) officially opened on 28 February with a performance by Italy’s Orchestra of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna. This year, more than 1,300 acclaimed international and local artists will stage over 45 programmes in more than 125 performances during the month-long Festival, including four new works/world premieres, five Asian premieres and two co-productions. As of 28 … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: The 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2025 opens

Arts of Hong Kong: 3rd Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival Narrates the Past and Present of Sai Kung

HONG KONG – The Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival, organised by the Tourism Commission, supported by the Hong Kong Geopark and curated by One Bite Design Studio will be held from 13th November, 2024 to 12th January, 2025. Following last year’s accolades, including the Singapore Good Design Award 2024 (Experience Design category) and the Golden Pin Design Award 2024 (Integration Design category), this year’s Festival … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: 3rd Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival Narrates the Past and Present of Sai Kung

Arts of Hong Kong: Hong Kong Arts Festival Announces Full Programme Lineup of 53rd HKAF in 2025

HONG KONG – The 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) is set to take place in February and March 2025, with more than 1,300 outstanding international and local artists in over 125 performances of more than 45 programmes. The Festival Opening performance features the exceptional Orchestra of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna under the baton of revered Maestro Donato Renzetti, performing the music of Rossini and Mendelssohn. This … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Hong Kong Arts Festival Announces Full Programme Lineup of 53rd HKAF in 2025

Arts of Hong Kong: 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival officially concludes with over 1,400 outstanding international and local artists across 47 programmes in over 150 performances

The 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) celebrated its official finale today (22 March) with a performance of A Sigh of Love by the Shanghai Ballet. The Finale Toasting Ceremony was held after the performance at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The Officiating Party included Guest of Honour Mr Chan Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, who was … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival officially concludes with over 1,400 outstanding international and local artists across 47 programmes in over 150 performances

★★★★☆ Arts of Hong Kong: Miwa Matreyek’s World of Animation (Review)

Animation meets shadows in this family-friendly show about conservation. Multimedia artist Miwa Matreyek invites audience members of all ages to come journey with her into her dreamlike World of Animation. Combining animation and shadow silhouette, the highly accessible work activates the imagination as we view her interactions with animation across a small screen, beginning by measuring out a line to represent the timeline of what … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Arts of Hong Kong: Miwa Matreyek’s World of Animation (Review)

Arts of Hong Kong: An Interview with Hong Kong Arts Festival Executive Director Flora Yu

HONG KONG – For a little over a decade, Flora Yu has been working for the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF), starting out as a Development Director in late 2011, before filling the shoes of Tisa Ho, the festival’s former Executive Director of 16 years, in 2022. This year’s festival is bigger than ever, with 45 international and local productions produced as part of the … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: An Interview with Hong Kong Arts Festival Executive Director Flora Yu

Arts of Hong Kong: 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival opens at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

The 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) officially opened on 22 February with the Bayerische Staatsoper (Bavarian State Opera) performing Richard Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos. This year, more than 1,400 acclaimed international and local artists will stage over 45 programmes in more than 150 performances during the one-month Festival, including the world premieres of 11 new works, five Asian premieres and three co-productions. As of today, … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival opens at Hong Kong Cultural Centre