Category: Culture
Central Yards Turns Temporary Walkway Into a 100-Color Art Installation at Central Harbourfront
Hong Kong’s newest harborfront development, Central Yards, has transformed a temporary pedestrian passageway connecting IFC Mall and the Central Ferry Piers into an immersive art experience. The installation, titled “100 colors no. 54 ‘FLOW,’” was created by renowned French architect and artist Emmanuelle Moureaux. Approximately 4,000 hand-crafted, colorful cut-outs in 100 different shades adorn the…
Hypebeast Flea Opens Largest-Ever Edition in Guangzhou
Hypebeast Flea Guangzhou officially opened May 1 at Chongkou Warehouse Taikoo Li Julong Wan, marking the brand’s largest-scale flagship event to date. Tens of thousands of street culture enthusiasts filled the venue on opening day, kicking off a month of weekend programming during the May Day Golden Week holiday. The VIP preview on April 30…
Award-Winning ‘Matilda The Musical’ Brings Original UK Production to Shenzhen
The internationally acclaimed British production of Matilda The Musical is heading to the Greater Bay Area. The show will run at the Opera Hall of the Bay Opera of Shenzhen from May 1 to 24, offering Hong Kong audiences a world-class theatre experience just around 30 minutes from the Shenzhen Bay Port. Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved…
Taiwanese Lifestyle Brand EVERYDAY OBJECT Opens First Overseas Pop-Up at EAST Hong Kong
Taiwanese lifestyle media and brand EVERYDAY OBJECT is launching its first overseas pop-up at EAST Hong Kong, running from May 2 to July 31. The select shop, co-curated with Hong Kong city-exploration platform SCANNOW, spans two floors and features over 60 brands, with the lineup rotating monthly across three themes. May’s theme, “Way to Travel,”…
WestK Cabaret Festival Debuts in Hong Kong
WestK Performing Arts launches the inaugural WestK Cabaret Festival from May 30 to June 7 at the Xiqu Centre, marking Hong Kong’s first major cabaret celebration. Broadway legend Patti LuPone makes her Hong Kong debut with “A Life in Notes” (May 30–31), an Asia-exclusive show revisiting her six-decade career. Paradis Latin, Paris’s oldest cabaret troupe…
Hong Kong’s Premier Reggae Festival Returns for Its 10th Anniversary
The Hong Kong International Reggae Ska Festival is back — and this year it’s a milestone. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the beloved annual event returns to PMQ in Central on Saturday, May 30, 2026, bringing together an international lineup spanning reggae, ska, rocksteady, dancehall, and dub. Headlining this year’s festival is Jamaican legend Errol Dunkley,…
From Ancient Canals to Modern Charm: HK Express Launches Daily Flights to Wuxi
If you’re looking to explore a side of China that balances serene water towns with a booming modern food scene, your travel options just expanded. HK Express has announced a new daily direct service between Hong Kong and Wuxi Shuofang Airport (WUX), officially taking flight on July 17, 2026. Often called the “Pearl of Taihu…
Hong Kong International Film Festival Celebrates 50 Years with City Hall Exhibition
The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) has officially kicked off its golden jubilee celebrations with the opening of “50 and Beyond: The Hong Kong International Film Festival Golden Jubilee Exhibition”. Running from April 1 to 12, 2026, the showcase returns to the festival’s original roots at the Hong Kong City Hall. The exhibition offers…
Hong Kong International Film Festival Kicks Off 50th Anniversary with Asian Premiere
The 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF50) has officially commenced at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, marking the start of a 12-day celebration of global cinema. The milestone edition opened with the Asian premiere of We Are All Strangers, directed by Anthony Chen. The festival’s core mission remains discovering new talent and premiering a…
Hong Kong High-Society Revenge Drama “The Season” to Debut Globally This Summer
The glitz and cutthroat world of the Hong Kong elite is coming to screens worldwide this June as PCCW Media prepares for the global premiere of its premium drama series, The Season. Produced in collaboration with SK Global—the studio behind Crazy Rich Asians—the six-part series will debut simultaneously across several major streaming platforms, including Viu…
Global Phenomenon CATS Returns to Hong Kong This Summer at WestK’s Xiqu Centre
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical CATS is set to make its Hong Kong comeback this August, playing at the Grand Theatre of Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District from August 6 to 16. The production, which has been seen by more than 73 million people across 30 countries since its 1981 premiere, brings…
Tai Kwun Art Week 2026 Offers Live Performances, Extended Hours and Site-Wide Events
Tai Kwun Art Week returns for its 2026 edition from March 23 to 29, transforming the heritage site into a hub of live performances, exhibitions and after-dark programming during Hong Kong’s Art Month. Presented in collaboration with Art Basel Hong Kong, the week features a lineup of cross-disciplinary events across the heritage site. Live Performances…
