The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre presents ‘Sleep’ by the Nobel laureate Jon Fosse. The past, present and future juxtapose in an unusual ‘existence’. Couples of different ages move into a new house. They don’t acknowledge each other but seem to be aware of each other. This play, directed by Yau Ting Fai, creates a beautiful and touching theatrical experience for all.

Image courtesy of Hong Kong Repertory Theatre

Food culture is a vital component of traditional Chinese heritage, boasting a rich and diverse history. ‘A Movable Feast: The Culture of Food and Drink in China’ takes the audience through a feast that traverses spiritual, cultural and physical spaces. It explores the culinary culture and lifestyle of ancient Chinese people through the evolution of food vessels, eating practices and traditions, presenting approximately 110 exquisite works. These objects, primarily on loan from The Palace Museum, span from the Neolithic period to the Qing dynasty. Additional works on display come from the British Museum, the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, as well as museums in Hong Kong.

Photo 1–3 | © The Palace Museum
Photo 1 | Lobed cup with dragon-shaped handle, Song dynasty (960–1279)
Photo 2 | ‘A Night Banquet at Peach and Plum Garden’ (detail) by Ding Guanpeng, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Photo 3 | Portable box with dragons amid waves, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736–1795)

Jules Verne's timeless sci-fi classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea comes to life on a magical stage, featuring a colourful underwater world full of incredible creatures. When Professor Pierre Aronnax and harpoonist Ned Land join an expedition to hunt a fierce ‘whale’ that has been sinking ships, they end up as captives of Captain Nemo, who prowls the sea in his magnificent submarine, the Nautilus. With Captain Nemo at the helm, they discover a mysterious and sometimes dangerous underwater world, teeming with spider crabs, lantern-fish, jellyfish, giant octopuses and many other wonderful creatures. In the world premiere of the Putonghua adaptation commissioned by The Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2025, masterminds from France will collaborate with top-notch Chinese theatre artists to create a new rendition of the literary classic. Keep an eye out for the mythical Chinese sea creatures floating in this deep, dark world!

* This is part of the 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival

Photo | © Brigitte Enguerand

The second edition of WestK FunFest will transform WestK with nearly a hundred family-friendly activities! Enjoy interactive performances, theatre experiences, large outdoor art installations, and free programmes and workshops created by acclaimed artists and arts groups from Hong Kong, Australia, Belgium, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and more.

Co-commissioned by M+ and Art Basel, Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen’s new work Night Charades is an AI-generated animation that pays tribute to the history of Hong Kong cinema. Against the night lights of Victoria Harbour, the new facade commission features an assembly of AI-generated characters performing a series of mimes that recall iconic scenes and gestures from the Golden Age of Hong Kong cinema, The charades players re-enact roles performed by the likes of Leslie Cheung, Maggie Cheung, Stephen Chow, Chow Yun-fat, Brigitte Lin and Anita Mui, presenting iconic scenes in a futuristic and theatrical style.

Photo 1–2 | Ho Tzu Nyen. Night Charades, 2025 | Courtesy of the artist

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Join us at Victoria Harbour to countdown the new year with a spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display, featuring stunning 'pyromusical' effects that will light up the night alongside the city’s magnificent skyline.

Chinese New Year is one of Hong Kong’s biggest festivals and is celebrated with red lanterns, lion dances, markets, prayers for good fortune and auspicious cuisines. From interactive installations to festive decorations there are plenty of celebratory events throughout the city to start the new year with joy and prosperity.