Attractions
The history of Hong Kong’s bamboo scaffolding
The sight of pale yellow rods strung together in boxy structures is a ubiquitous one in Hong Kong. These are often erected alongside buildings for construction...
Art & Culture
The latest art exhibitions, theatre, opera, and classical events – plus Hong Kong culture and city life
LGBTQ+
LGBTQIA+ events and happenings during Pride Month in Hong Kong
June has rolled around again, which means it is time for all the girls, gays, and theys to unapologetically slay. Whether you’re more for going to queer...
Theatre
The West End ‘Life of Pi’ play makes its debut in Hong Kong this month
From a globally acclaimed novel and award-winning film adaptation by Ang Lee, to two theatrical versions performed across the UK, it’s no exaggeration to...
Things to do
10 Things you might not know about the Dragon Boat Festival
The annual Dragon Boat Festival is upon us, which means we’re gearing up for a frankly unhealthy amount of rice dumplings. While most of us look forward...
Theatre
‘The Impossible Trial’ musical is coming back to the Hong Kong stage
The award-winning musical The Impossible Trial is returning to Hong Kong audiences for its third run following a tour of mainland China. After gaining...
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Music events in Hong Kong
Music
The Peninsula Hong Kong is reimagining Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ opera
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the legendary Carmen from French composer George Bizet, one of the world’s best-known operas, The Peninsula Hong...
Music
The 2025 MAMA Awards will be held in Hong Kong
Here’s something to perk up K-pop fans on this dreary day: the MAMA Awards will take place in Hong Kong this year! Originally standing for the Mnet Asian...
Music
Blackpink is coming to Hong Kong on their world tour early next year
Globally popular Korean girl group Blackpink has announced the highly anticipated Asia leg of their Deadline world tour, and Hong Kong’s on their...
Arts in Focus interviews
Art
Monster Chetwynd talks art, inspirations, and why she loves being a monster
Monster Chetwynd isn't exactly a typical name – and that's exactly the point. Formerly known as Marvin Gaye Chetwynd (and before that, Spartacus...
Shopping
Tattoo artists Karl Hung and Taps Chung ink their mark on Hong Kong
Stepping into Mofo Tattoo feels like opening a time capsule that belonged to a trinket-hoarding, toy figure-collecting, cartoon-loving child of the early 90s....
Things to do
Cheung Kwok-ho carries the weight of dragons on his shoulders
Every year towards the season of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the neighbourhood of Tai Hang lights up in the twilight gloom. Crowds gather as a great Fire Dragon...
Music
Joya is here to show the world exactly who she is: a Renaissance person
Sporting faded pink hair and a dusty blue tracksuit set, Joya makes it easy to lean into her warmth and feel a connection to her melancholic lyrics
Art
David Leung gets all up in your face with his food photography
With macrophotography and mirrored segments, he creates faces out of food photos that can be aliens, insects, puppies, and even Star Wars characters
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Theatre
The Sound of Music cast is reviving the original musical for Hong Kong audiences
Read on for insights on the musical’s highlights, the characters, and some behind-the-scenes peeks into this new production
Music
K-pop band ZEROBASEONE is gearing up for greater heights
We sit down with ZB1 for a chat during KCON about their music, their dreams, and performing to Hong Kong fans
Art
Sophia Hotung, ‘accidental’ artist promoting accessible creativity
One of Hong Kong’s most interesting young artists with a mission
Theatre
Tom Chan, child actor turned seasoned theatre virtuoso
Find out what it’s like being Hong Kong’s youngest theatre professional
Art
Lean Lui, fine arts photographer with coquette vibes
Lui’s work invites viewers into her ethereal world, where she captures moments that transcend conventional representations
The best of Hong Kong cinema
Film
Golden Harvest MegaBox announces closure – Hong Kong’s sixth cinema shutdown this year
Luckily, someone has stepped in to take its place
Film
The 11 Classic Stephen Chow movies every Hongkonger has watched
“There’s no difference between a salted fish and a man without a dream.” – Shaolin Soccer
Film
Part of the old Kowloon Walled City has reappeared in its original location
Relive life in this famously lawless enclave back where it all began
The latest film reviews
Film
Materialists
Pedro Pascal or Chris Evans? Dakota Johnson makes the tough call in this equivocating romantic drama
Film
The Piano Teacher
Haneke's adaptation of a novel by Elfriede Jelinek may be shot, edited and performed rather more conventionally than most of his work, but in many ways it's...