Advertisement
Advertisement
Lifestyle /
Arts
Related Topics:
Asian cinema
Film reviews
Art
European cinema
Performing arts in Hong Kong
Classical music
Art Basel
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 17-19
Trying to avoid the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend? Check out an exhibition by Marino Funahashi, then enjoy a rave or two.
17 Apr 2026 - 12:33PM
videocam
World of performing arts
How Japan’s kabuki theatre legacies are kept in the family
15 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
Art
US painter becomes Hong Kong Artists Association’s first non-Chinese member
14 Apr 2026 - 11:29AM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
Review
|
Hong Kong Ballet brilliantly dances to Beyond, Queen and Depeche Mode
Hong Kong Ballet’s ‘Glam Rock’ triple bill was a feast of popular music and dance that showcased its dancers’ versatility.
13 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
Dancers perform Andonis Foniadakis’ Strangelove, part of Hong Kong Ballet’s “Glam Rock” programme at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, in April 2026. Photo: Conrad Dy-Liacco
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 10-12
Travel back to the Han dynasty, visit an eco-conscious market, mix cocktails and make-up, or enjoy poolside yoga this weekend in Hong Kong.
10 Apr 2026 - 10:45AM
videocam
Art
Sold-out auctions suggest Hong Kong’s art market is back. But is it?
‘White glove’ sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s March Hong Kong auctions are cause for optimism, but must be put into perspective.
8 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Art
New film on M+’s giant screen asks Hongkongers to confront their imperial past
Shahzia Sikander’s video work offers a deep rumination on time and historic cycles as Hong Kong stands at a profound crossroads.
7 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
videocam
Shahzia Sikander stands in front of her work “3 to 12 Nautical Miles” (2026) playing on the giant TV screen on the M+ museum facade. The video will be shown every night until June 21. Photo: Winnie Yeung/Visual Voices
World of performing arts
‘A system of slavery’: ex-geisha apprentice on the dark side of the tradition
Kiyoha Kiritaka says she left Kyoto’s geisha world after experiencing sexual harassment, physical and verbal abuse, and more.
6 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
Art
Extraordinary tale of Chinese-British collaboration revealed in new exhibition
The London show spotlighting an English botanist sheds light on 18th century science and exchanges between China and England.
6 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Art
Top Hong Kong bartender swaps cocktails for cameras for first photo exhibition
Jay Khan of Coa and The Savory Project compares mixology and photography as his first photography exhibition opens at Sin Sin Fine Art.
5 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Art
How Seoul’s National Museum of Korea is pulling in record crowds
The South Korean museum has changed its focus to engaging attendees rather than just showing them exhibits, and visitor numbers are rising.
4 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Visitors browse a souvenir shop at the National Museum of Korea, in Seoul, which attracted a record 6.5 million visitors in 2025. Photo: Kyodo
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 3-5
Go on an Easter egg hunt, celebrate the traditional Thai New Year, attend a culture trend convention and more this weekend in Hong Kong.
3 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
Art
Gold by Serakai Studio’s ‘Certainly’ exhibition leans into unpredictability
Hong Kong’s Gold by Serakai Studio embraces unpredictability in its inaugural art exhibition, showcasing diverse, boundary-pushing artists.
2 Apr 2026 - 3:36PM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
Review
|
South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim, 22, wows the Hong Kong Arts Festival
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields put on a spirited performance with South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim and guest conductor Wilson Ng.
30 Mar 2026 - 7:19PM
Travel news and advice
When a €2 million, 244-year-old violin flew on her lap on ‘spooky’ flight
Carolin Widmann had to cradle her priceless violin in her arms during a flight: she complained to the Lufthansa boss, who changed the rules.
30 Mar 2026 - 5:52PM
Musician Carolin Widmann had to cradle her violin like a baby on a Lufthansa flight. She wrote to the company’s CEO and the rules were changed. Photo: Jan Woitas/dpa
Art
South Korea’s first major LGBTQ exhibition gives voice to queer artists
‘Spectrosynthesis Seoul’ at Art Sonje Centre signals a step towards acceptance in South Korea’s traditionally rigid and conservative society.
8 Apr 2026 - 5:22PM
World of performing arts
At 82, Monty Python’s Eric Idle is not slowing down
Eric Idle discusses Spamalot’s return to LA, his love for comedy and why being part of the Monty Python troupe ‘doesn’t make you brothers’.
29 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 27-29
Sample bespoke cocktails, upcycle and swap fashion items, go for a scenic beach run and watch a scary and funny horror film this weekend.
27 Mar 2026 - 11:07AM
videocam
The Doctor’s Residence by Dr Fern welcomes Hiro Nakayama of Bar Nayuta, in Osaka, for an exclusive guest shift on March 27. Photo: Facebook/Dr Fern’s Gin Parlour
World of performing arts
The world’s burning but ‘people just want to dance’, says Sadler’s Wells co-CEO
How do you make a cultural district out of a dumping ground for fridges? Ask the artistic director of Sadler’s Wells theatre in London.
26 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
World of performing arts
Will the UAE’s art industry be a casualty of the Iran war? Experts weigh in
Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation programming adviser Toufic Maatouk shares why the Iran war doesn’t worry him. But not everyone agrees.
25 Mar 2026 - 5:15PM
Art
Banksy unmasked: how will his naming affect the value of his art?
As fans slam a Reuters report sharing the street artist’s suspected identity, some art dealers say his value isn’t driven by anonymity alone.
25 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
World of performing arts
Chinese opera troupe’s retelling of ancient love story ends with a ‘brilliant’ surprise
At the Hong Kong Arts Festival, the new work ‘Red Wedding Bed’, based on the Liyuan opera classic, retells the tale of Chen San and Wu Niang.
24 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
A scene from “Red Wedding Bed”, Fujian Province Liyuan Opera Inheritance Centre’s retelling of the Southern Song dynasty Chinese tale “Chen San and Wu Niang”, but with a different ending. Photo: courtesy of Hong Kong Arts Festival
Performing arts in Hong Kong
Review
|
No heroes, no villains: a finely shaded Eugene Onegin in Hong Kong
National Theatre Brno’s Eugene Onegin at the Hong Kong Arts Festival centred on Tatyana and featured lush music and a minimalist set.
24 Mar 2026 - 6:56PM
Art
Why Hong Kong’s N+ Museum is calling out city’s ‘cringe’ nostalgia trend
At ‘Hong Kong Nostalgia-Bait’, indie art collective N+ uses images from the past to criticise the commodification of traditional culture.
24 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
Art
Sexual fantasy, fairy tales: Hong Kong queer artists challenge norms
Two Hong Kong queer female artists explore fantasy and reality in exhibitions that challenge norms and reflect on identity and migration.
23 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW