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The roving exhibitions will be displayed at various sports centres. They aim to raise public awareness of the 15th National Games, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG while encouraging the public to support and participate in this national mega sports event.

Cézanne and Renoir Looking at the World – Masterpieces from the Musée de l’Orangerie and the Musée d’Orsay is Hong Kong's first major exhibition featuring the French Impressionist masters Paul Cézanne and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It showcases 52 masterpieces from the renowned Musée de l'Orangerie and Musée d'Orsay. The exhibition simulates a dialogue between Cézanne and Renoir, inviting viewers into their inner worlds and offering new insights into their lives and deep friendship. Visitors can step onto a French train platform and embark on a journey into the creative realms of Cézanne and Renoir.

Photo 1–3 | © Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Photo 4 | Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841 – 1919) | Portrait of Two Girls(detail) | 1890 – 1892 | Oil on canvas | 46.5 x 55 cm | Musée de l'Orangerie | © GrandPalaisRmn (musée de l'Orangerie) / Franck Raux
Photo 5 | Paul Cézanne (1839 – 1906) | Three Bathers (detail) | 1874 – 1875 | Oil on canvas | 19.5 x 22.5 cm | Musée de l'Orangerie | © GrandPalaisRmn (musée d'Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski
Photo 6 | Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841 – 1919) | Bouquet in a Theatre Box (detail) | ca. 1880 | Oil on canvas | 40 x 51 cm | Musée de l'Orangerie | © GrandPalaisRmn (musée de l'Orangerie)
Photo 7 | Paul Cézanne (1839 – 1906) | Apples and Biscuits (detail) | ca. 1880 | Oil on canvas | 45 x 55 cm | Musée de l'Orangerie | © GrandPalaisRmn (musée de l'Orangerie) / Hervé Lewandowski

Presented by:
Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Jointly organised by:
Hong Kong Museum of Art
Musée de l’Orangerie
Musée d’Orsay

Exhibition Coordinator: Manifesto Expo

The Special Exhibition ‘Picasso for Asia: A Conversation’ is the first major showcase of Picasso’s works in Hong Kong in over a decade. More than sixty masterpieces by Picasso will be on loan from the Musée national Picasso-Paris. They will be placed in conversation with over eighty pieces from the M+ Collections by more than twenty Asian and Asian-diasporic artists from the early twentieth century to the present.

* This is the opening programme of the French May Arts Festival 2025

Photo | Luis Chan. Cubist Sea Shore, 1959, oil on board. Courtesy of private collection. Acquisition in progress. © Luis Trust. Image courtesy of Hanart TZ Gallery

Entertainment Expo 2025 comprises a series of events, including the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), Hong Kong Film Awards, Asian Film Awards, Digital Entertainment Summit, EntertainmentPulse, Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music) and Hong Kong Film Music Fiesta.

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)

The global pop culture festival ComplexCon is returning for a second year, making Hong Kong the only overseas host city for the premier American event. With three days of music, fashion, art, limited-edition merchandise and food, as well as three nights of concerts featuring international artists, ComplexCon Hong Kong is poised to bring a diverse array of unforgettable experiences to all.

HKwalls Street Art Festival returns for its 10th edition this year, with international and local artists painting murals across the Central and Western District and displaying their digital artworks on LED screens throughout Hong Kong. HKwalls is also hosting multiple programming opportunities at their festival hub at PMQ and around town, including a new exhibition initiative, HKWALLS ROOMS, that highlights other galleries and artists alongside mural artists. The festival will conclude with a variety of other events like special screenings, panels, parties, guided tours and workshops.

Photo 2–3 | © Daniel Murray

The Hong Kong Derby, to be held at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday 23 March, will be the final leg of the Classic Series for four-year-old horses. As the 2000 metre race is exclusive to this age group, the emerging stars will be competing for a once-in-a-lifetime glory. Join Derby Ambassador Donnie Yen to cheer on all the Derby runners and witness the birth of a new Derby champion!

Visitors to Hong Kong will be offered free admission by showing a valid travel document upon entry to the Public Enclosure (excluding fee-charging venues) at Sha Tin or Happy Valley Racecourse.

Art Central, an annual international art fair in Hong Kong, showcases the next generation of talent from Asia’s most innovative galleries alongside distinguished artists from around the world.

In the 2025 edition, the fair presents an extraordinary convergence of galleries from Hong Kong, Asia and beyond, featuring the work of innovative artists who shape contemporary art.

Further event details will be announced on the official website later

Photo | Image courtesy of Art Central | Photo credit: Eric Hong

As the largest international art fair in Hong Kong, Art Basel showcases premier galleries from Asia and beyond, providing an in-depth overview of Asia Pacific’s astonishing diversity, as well as global artistic perspectives through modern and contemporary works.

This year, Art Basel Hong Kong features 240 premier international galleries from 42 countries and territories, presenting artistic practices that reflect the show’s commitment to global diversity and regional representation. Art Basel’s show in Hong Kong is divided into several sectors, including ‘Galleries’, ‘Insights’, ‘Discoveries’, ‘Film’, ‘Encounters’ and ‘Kabinett’. Each sector has a specific focus, from monumental works to historical voices from the Asia-Pacific region.

Beyond the art fair, Art Basel Hong Kong will continue to expand its artistic reach across the city, collaborating with M+ to activate the institution’s striking facade. The artwork will pay tribute to the golden age of Hong Kong cinema, titled Night Charades by Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen.

Image courtesy of Art Basel

One of the most popular sporting events in Asia, the Hong Kong Sevens will be held at the Kai Tak Sports Park this year. Attracting some of the world’s greatest rugby players and thousands of fans from across the globe, it promises to be a thrilling event in 2025. Save the date!

Founded in 1976, the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) is Asia’s longest-running international film festival and a pioneer in introducing Hong Kong, Chinese-language and Asian cinema and filmmakers to the world.

Screening over 200 titles from more than 50 countries in various major cultural venues across the territory, the festival is Hong Kong’s largest cultural event, featuring world and international premieres of Hong Kong and Asian films, as well as Asian premieres of international films, drawing extensive media coverage from over 300 local and international press members.

Asia’s largest ice hockey competition, the 2025 Ice Hockey 5’s, will feature over 80 teams from around the world. The 16-day event will include both youth and adult divisions.