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The Savage Soiree installation at the Disgusting Food Museum. Photo: courtesy Disgusting Food Museum
Italy

Global-hit Disgusting Food Museum challenges Hong Kong with a bold question: what do we consider edible?

Peruvian frog juice, deep-fried bull testicles and the smelliest canned food in the world – come to the Disgusting Food Museum for the controversial delicacies, stay for the reflections on what’s considered edible, what’s not and why.

Hong Kong

WestK Picnic Fest brings Hong Kong’s favourite pastime to the heart of the city

Asian cinema

HKLGFF: 37 years of queer cinema, from Leslie Cheung to RuPaul

Hong Kong

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats musical returns to Hong Kong, with a Cantonese twist

With a flash of whiskers and the timeless anthem of ‘Memory’ in the air, the Jellicle cats take over Hong Kong for a ‘purr-fect’ comeback.

Cats returns to Hong Kong, putting a Cantonese twist on “The Moments of Happiness”. Photo: Nardus Engelbrecht
Hong Kong

Cavalluna to dazzle Hong Kong with equestrian magic at Kai Tak Arena

With the rhythmic clip-clopping of 216 hooves, Europe’s most popular horse show Cavalluna arrives in Hong Kong for its Asia debut.

Hong Kong

From ancient Senet to Counter-Strike and Nintendo – CityU’s ‘The Power of Play’ redefines games as culture

CityU’s latest exhibition investigates ‘the power of play’ as a socio-cultural phenomenon down through the ages and all around the globe.

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Hong Kong

Discover Hong Kong’s cinematic magic at Tai Kwun’s summer show

Tai Kwun’s summer exhibition is here, focusing on the spirit of collaboration in Hong Kong cinema.

“Breaking to Rebuild”, scene seven of the "Better Together – Partnering Up for Hong Kong Movies" exhibition. Photo: courtesy Tai Kwun
United States

Exhibition sheds new light on The Little Prince and its author, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

For the 80th anniversary of its publication in France, an exhibition about the book and its aristocratic author adds new layers to the classic tale and the remarkable man behind it.

Hong Kong

Silver screen exhibition marks Hong Kong Film Archive’s silver jubilee

The Hong Kong Film Archive celebrates 25 years with a showcase tracing a century’s worth of local cinematic history.

What to do in Hong Kong

Inaugural Hong Kong Comic Con unites global fandoms with star-studded line-up

Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 brings celebrities, geeks and cosplayers together in a pop culture extravaganza mixing Stranger Things, Harry Potter, Star Wars and local gems.

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An attendee poses for photos with Godzilla during Comic-Con International in San Diego, California, on July 26, 2025. Photo: AFP
Mainland China

Explore art’s future at Hong Kong’s Affordable Art Fair this May

Discover affordable art, Cantopop-inspired installations, British talent and hands-on workshops at Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong 2026 – where accessibility meets creativity.

A visitor takes in Kristina Sretkova’s 3D-effect Universal Love at last year’s edition of the Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Amigo restaurant: 59 years of Hong Kong fine dining and new caviar delights

French fine-dining hotspot Amigo’s golden sun still shines – with 59 years of Hong Kong history and, now, Heilongjiang caviar.

Canada

Greg Girard’s photo exhibition shows five decades of Hong Kong and Tokyo

Photographer Greg Girard’s new exhibition puts two Asian metropolises – Hong Kong and Tokyo – in the frame over five decades.

Hong Kong International Film Festival

Hong Kong International Film Festival brings out the big guns for its 50th year

The city’s flagship cinema event marks its Golden Jubilee with a global slate, major auteurs and a spotlight on Asian storytelling.

Yeo Yann Yann and Andi Lim in a still from We Are All Strangers, directed by Anthony Chen. Photo: courtesy Giraffe Pictures.
Hong Kong Arts Festival

The Hong Kong Arts Festival is back. These are the shows to book first

Tradition meets tech as stages both real and virtual host dance, music and immersive magic.

The Czech Republic’s National Theatre Brno will perform Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin at the 54th Hong Kong Arts Festival. Photo: National Theatre Brno
Year of the Horse 2026

Fireworks views, fortune tosses – and the city’s most wanted tables

The best restaurants in Hong Kong to see in the Year of the Horse, from Lai Ching Heen to China Tang.

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Beare’s Premiere Music Festival 2026 bids farewell to Hong Kong

As the curtain falls on the city’s principal chamber music event, the stellar line-up of musicians promises to send it off on a high note.

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Where to eat in Hong Kong

A Napa legend, a Cantonese feast and a very bold pairing

The Californian vineyard that stunned the wine world 50 years ago is being paired with Cantonese cuisine.

The Napa Valley’s Château Montelena is collaborating with Hong Kong restaurant Lai Ching Heen for a wine pairing dinner. Photo: courtesy Château Montelena
Christmas

What to do in Hong Kong this Christmas, from feasts to circus acts

Our guide to some of the events lighting up the city this holiday season – plus the best takeaway menus for Christmas dinner at home.

Architecture and design

Desert palettes with holographic projections at Maison&Objet Intérieurs

A Beijing courtyard home with a Parisian lens, New Delhi meets European geometry – here’s what you’ll see at the design fair’s second edition.

Music

Slow mornings, island air and 30-plus acts: CT Music Fest rethinks the formula

CT Music Fest heads to the Saiyuen campsite for 3 days of close listening, community vibes and a Hong Kong-first artist lineup.

A band plays at last year’s CT Music Fest, which is back for its third edition. Photo: courtesy CT Music Fest
Wellness

Yoga, ballet and kombucha: the festival helping Hongkongers slow down

Hong Kong Ballet dancers, scientists and local artists converge at Eaton HK’s Consciousness Festival to explore the art of self-care.

The Hong Kong Ballet performs at Eaton HK. Photo: courtesy Consciousness Festival
Art

Good enough to eat? What happens when a chef and photographic artist join forces

Chef David Lai and artist David Leung dish up a unique cross-disciplinary experience at the Tsim Sha Tsui art residency.

Hong Kong

The Avengers of pop culture are floating into Hong Kong. And one of them is purple

Colossal inflatables turn the harbour into their paddle pool from October 25, plus a waterfront market of collectibles and games.

Art

The exhibition where viral robots meet absurdist avatars and dark humour

From VR-driven games to sculptures exploring gender dynamics, Tai Kwun’s largest show yet examines China’s digital transformation.

Can’t Help Myself (2016) by Sun Yuan and Peng Yu. Photo: courtesy Sun Yuan, Peng Yu
Wine and Spirits

Where to drink ahead of the World’s 50 Best Bars awards in Hong Kong

Get the pre-gaming in as top local venues team up with some of the best watering holes on the planet.

The Opposites on Hollywood Road, Hong Kong. Photo: The Opposites Bar
Mid-Autumn Festival

The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance: a raucous tradition since the Qing dynasty

The flaming beast is ready to once again turn the neighbourhood’s sleepy streets into a riotous spectacle of sparks.

Hong Kong

The Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett is hosting a speaking tour in Hong Kong

The British entrepreneur and podcast host is bringing his ‘Business & Life Speaking Tour’ to Hong Kong – here’s what you need to know.

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