Written by HK Cheapo
The weather is warming up and so is Hong Kong’s events calendar! Post-Lunar New Year, flagship arts events are back in full swing, while concerts and cultural fests are here to offer a festive vibe. There’s a lot to look forward to in March, officially designated Hong Kong Arts Month. Oh and if you haven’t heard: the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens are coming back to town, this time at a spanking new venue.
Sports
Hong Kong Rugby Sevens
The Hong Kong Rugby Sevens returns– this time at a brand new venue. Bringing three days of world-class rugby, electrifying crowds, and legendary party vibes, this is one of the biggest stops on the global Sevens circuit. The tournament features top international teams battling it out in fast-paced matches. Expect outrageous costumes, live entertainment, and non-stop action both on and off the pitch.
Live Music and Performance
Mogwai Live in Hong Kong
Scottish post-rock band Mogwai makes a long-awaited return to Hong Kong for a live show at The Box, Freespace in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Known for their sweeping instrumentals and atmospheric soundscapes, Mogwai have been redefining the genre since the ’90s. Tickets for this event have already sold out, but you can sign up to a waitlist to know if tickets become available.
| Advance sales: HK$590.00 | ||
Ginger Root Live in Hong Kong
Ginger Root is heading back to Hong Kong. After wowing the crowd at Clockenflap 2023, Cameron Lew’s indie soul project is set to play his first-ever headline show at The Box, Freespace. Expect smooth grooves, retro aesthetics, and effortlessly cool tracks.
Jazz in Macao 2025
Just a short trip from Hong Kong, Macau is set to host its first-ever Jazz in Macao festival in March 2025. Held at the Macao Cultural Centre and Fisherman’s Wharf, the festival will feature an exciting lineup of local and international jazz talent. With Macau’s unique blend of Portuguese and Chinese heritage as the backdrop, this new event celebrates jazz’s rich, cross-cultural roots.
Arts and Culture
ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025
Since 2016, ComplexCon has operated as a two-day extravaganza in Los Angeles, uniting musical acts, creatives, and influencers for an eclectic fusion of fashion, sneakers, art, food, and music. Marking its Asian debut, ComplexCon will unfold at the AsiaWorld-Expo during Hong Kong Arts Month. Expect a wide variety of musical performances by top DJs in the region, as well as exclusive merch.
WestK FunFest 2025
WestK FunFest is a six-week celebration of art, performance, and interactive experiences, running alongside Hong Kong Art Month. Held across the West Kowloon Cultural District, the festival features outdoor art installations, theatre performances, live music, and hands-on workshops. This year’s highlights include Pollinator by Alex Schweder and Ward Shelley, Circa’s Carnival of the Animals, and La bulle by CORPUS.
Hong Kong Flower Show 2025
The Hong Kong Flower Show is back at Victoria Park, boasting stunning arrangements. Explore dozens of stalls offering flowers, gardening items, food, drinks, books, and crafts. Enjoy musical performances, demos, workshops, and guided visits.
Hong Kong Art Festival 2025
Since first launching in 1973, the Hong Kong Arts Festival has grown into one of the city’s most vibrant cultural events. Celebrating its 53rd anniversary this year, the Hong Kong Arts Festival attracts an impressive lineup of artists, ballet troupes, orchestras, dancers, conductors, pianists, and singers.
Art Basel 2025
With a calendar full of exciting arts events, Hong Kong is steadily regaining its footing as a premier destination for the creative and artistically inclined. This March will see the return of the Hong Kong edition of Art Basel, a leading platform connecting collectors, galleries, and artists. Representing more than 200 galleries from a across the world, the 12th edition of this art extravaganza is one to attend.
Art Central 2025
Shining a spotlight on contemporary work coming out of the Asia Pacific region, and showcasing established artists across the globe, Art Central is a platform for more than 100 international galleries, from Tokyo, Taipei, Sydney and Seoul, to name just a few. Though there is no doubt a strong focus on emerging Asian artists, you can also see works from Europe, South America, and North America, making it a dynamic and varied international art event.
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