The Hong Kong Arts Festival, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, is one of the biggest art events in Hong Kong, attracting an impressive lineup of artists, ballet troupes, orchestras, dancers, conductors, pianists, and singers, although there will be no international component this year thanks to COVID-19.
There will be a number of specially commissioned works for the festival including ‘Laila’, described as an immersive and interactive opera experience, and ‘A Tribute to Cantonese Opera Legend Sun Ma Sze Tsang’, who performed in the inaugural event. Also noteworthy is the premier of We Are Gay, a collaboration between award-winning director Tony Wong and esteemed playwright Candace Chong, which was originally scheduled for the 2020 event.
In addition to the in-person shows and performances, there will be online programmes, including performances beamed in from international performers and troupes outside Hong Kong.
Regardless of whether you like live theatre, Western opera, classical piano or modern dance, the Hong Kong Arts Festival has a wide range of programs to choose from and enjoy.
Performances take place at various venues, including the Hong Kong Cultural Center in Tsim Sha Tsui, and the Hong Kong City Hall Theatre in Central.
You can register to buy purchase tickets on the HKAF website.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, many events have been canceled. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
