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Performing arts in Hong Kong

What to expect from Clockenflap 2024, Hong Kong’s music and arts festival

From November 29 to December 1, the weekend promises exciting music from former White Stripes member Jack White, indie darling St Vincent, rapper Central Cee, English rock band Suede, and many more.

22 Nov 2024 - 5:46PM

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 22-24

22 Nov 2024 - 4:30PMvideocam

5 must-sees for arts fans in Hong Kong this weekend, Nov 22-24

22 Nov 2024 - 12:14PM

Hong Kong’s Daniel Yeung on revival of his nude dance show

Yeung, 57, reflects on age catching up with him as he revisits exhibitionist solo dance work at Freespace in Hong Kong.

18 Nov 2024 - 3:49PM

A promotional shot for Daniel Yeung’s Freespace Dance-exhibitionist. Photo: Hoi Chiu

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong from November 17 to 23

Eat, try, do and see something new, from Fukuro’s one-night only offering to Eaton HK’s Movement Festival and Korean rapper Lee Youngji’s gig.

18 Nov 2024 - 6:15AM

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub eyes Middle East ties, annual deficit narrows

Betty Fung, CEO of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, says music centre the next construction priority, if funds available.

14 Nov 2024 - 9:18PM

5 must-see music and arts events in Hong Kong this weekend, November 15-17

From an auction where you can bid with stories to a night of dreamy classical music under the stars, here is what is happening this weekend.

14 Nov 2024 - 1:18PM

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra perform during Swire Symphony Under The Stars in 2020. The event returns for another concert this year at the Central Harbourfront. Photo: Hong Kong Philharmonic/Christine Cheuk

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 8-10

Immerse yourself in Indian arts, culture and heritage, try on a pair of new Nike kicks and eat and drink at a great wine bar before it shuts.

8 Nov 2024 - 5:11PMvideocam

India by the Bay festival back in Hong Kong with dance, food, talks, music

Usha Uthup will sing and speak, and there are yoga classes, writers’ talk and more at Hong Kong event celebrating one of the oldest cultures.

7 Nov 2024 - 6:15PM

5 arts events to catch in Hong Kong this weekend, November 8-10

Digital art, the annual India by the Bay festival, choral concerts and a post-apocalyptic musical are among the highlights for arts fans.

7 Nov 2024 - 11:15AM

Kādal Kaḍal: Endless Love, a dance choreographed, directed and performed by Rukmini Vijayakumar (pictured), is part of the 2024 India by the Bay festival programme in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of India by the Bay

Letters | Hong Kong must give high-calibre talent a reason to come

Readers discuss how Hong Kong can attract well-connected professionals, a local ballet’s cross-cultural appeal, and why the second phase of the city’s plastic ban shouldn’t be delayed.

2 Nov 2024 - 11:30AM

Travellers walk through Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok, on July 15. Photo: Elson Li

Review | A glittering turn from Elina Garanca in Hong Kong operatic gala

Showcase for mezzo-soprano’s vocal virtuosity sometimes came at the expense of musical purity, but Macao Orchestra impressed nonetheless.

31 Oct 2024 - 5:45PM

Why was Russian pianist Evgeny Kissin’s Hong Kong concert scrapped?

Hong Kong government says it cancelled Russia-born Kissin’s recital for ‘scheduling reasons’, yet his nine other Asia concerts will go ahead.

1 Nov 2024 - 12:08PM

Review | Herbie Hancock as incredible as ever at Hong Kong jazz festival

Jazz legend Herbie Hancock showed he’s still got it at the Freespace Jazz Fest 2024, with other stand-out acts including Ted Lo and Heidi Li.

11 Nov 2024 - 7:20PM

5 food and drink must-dos in Hong Kong this weekend, Oct 31-Nov 3

From an immersive theatrical experience to afternoon tea to an elevated champagne brunch, five menus and happenings you shouldn’t miss.

30 Oct 2024 - 3:15PM

Sichuan mixed mushroom clay pot at Chilli Fagara. Photo: Chilli Fagara

Good or bad? Pick a side in Secret Theatre’s new Hong Kong show

Secret Theatre’s latest show, Art of Dying, is packed with gangsters, CIA agents and creepy characters running amok in a Hong Kong hotel.

29 Oct 2024 - 6:15PMvideocam

Review | Deft conducting by Hong Kong’s Sharon Choa lights up Czech showcase

Sharon Choa draws inspired playing from City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong and oboe and harp soloists, until lack of balance lets them down.

28 Oct 2024 - 5:45PM

Exclusive | Russian art and Bolshoi in Hong Kong? Envoy says top museums ‘ready to share’

Envoy Anatoly Kargapolov says Moscow hopes to strengthen collaboration with Hong Kong in the arts, tourism and education.

28 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM

An envoy says Russian museums are considering sharing works with top Hong Kong institutions such as M+. Photo: Eugene Lee

What is HKT x WestK Popfest – and who’s performing?

Over 4 nights, the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong will host over 60 performances by local and international artists at this upcoming music festival.

27 Oct 2024 - 5:00AM

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 25-27

Try your hand at cocktail making, immerse yourself in jazz music, learn about endurance running and more this weekend.

25 Oct 2024 - 3:15PMvideocam

5 must-see shows and arts events this weekend in Hong Kong, Oct 25-27

Our pick of the best shows and exhibitions this weekend includes the Freespace Jazz Fest and Chung Ying Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors.

24 Oct 2024 - 12:57PM

The Chung Ying Theatre’s Cantonese performances of the Little Shop of Horrors will take place at the Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium from October 25-27. Photo: Instagram/chungyingtheatre

Review | Hong Kong Ballet’s The Butterfly Lovers is a triumph of choreography

Created in-house, this version of the classic story blends ballet with Chinese dance, and has an incredible score and amazing choreography.

22 Oct 2024 - 5:15PM

Lai Pengxiang in a scene from Hong Kong Ballet: the Butterfly Lovers. Photo: Conrad Dy-Liacco/Hong Kong Ballet

Antonio Sánchez on composing the soundtrack to the Oscar-winning Birdman

Sánchez’s latest album features Dave Matthews and Trent Reznor on guest vocals; he also hung with Jeff Goldblum and Bill Murray.

21 Oct 2024 - 5:45PM

Review | In Tan Dun’s Sound River, thought-provoking art meets public spectacle

Forces of four symphony orchestras perform beneath giant screen at Hong Kong Coliseum to open this year’s Greater Bay Area arts festival.

21 Oct 2024 - 4:15PM

This week in PostMag: Hong Kong is having a real music moment

We dive into Hong Kong’s current musical happenings, including the upcoming Freespace Jazz Fest where Antonio Sánchez will perform.

21 Oct 2024 - 4:18PM

Herbie Hancock, pictured in 1981, graces the October 20 issue cover of PostMag. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

5 of the best things to do this weekend in Hong Kong, October 18-20

From the Hong Kong Ballet to the Asian Film Festival and World Shochu and Awamori Festival, our pick of the best things to do this weekend.

18 Oct 2024 - 4:09PM

Choreographer Ricky Hu Songwei directed the dance programme for Hong Kong Ballet: The Butterfly Lovers.

How the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra transformed for a new generation

Former general manager John Duffus, in his memoirs Backstage in Hong Kong, recalls the challenges of leading the orchestra into the 20th century

18 Oct 2024 - 12:15PM

Hong Kong’s East Kowloon Cultural Centre finally opens first venue

The Theatre at the EKCC kicks things off with Remediation Ensemble, a mixed-media musical performance in which appliances become instruments.

18 Oct 2024 - 11:15AM

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Performing arts in Hong Kong

For news and reviews of the performing arts in Hong Kong - ballet, contemporary dance, opera, theatre, musicals and more - and interviews with key players from Hong Kong performing arts groups and visiting troupes, this is your page. Read about the productions of Hong Kong Ballet, Opera Hong Kong, Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, City Contemporary Dance Company, Zuni Icosahedron, Hong Kong Dance Company, Chung Ying Theatre Company, as well as original commissions by the Hong Kong Arts Festival, New Vision Arts Festival, Chinese Opera Festival and the World Cultures Festival.

last updated:

9 September, 2024