Art & Culture

The latest art exhibitions, theatre, opera, and classical events – plus Hong Kong culture and city life

Theatre

Review: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ international tour at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre

★★★★ I was afraid every performance of Jesus Christ Superstar since 2025 might be held up against Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert’s high-profile...

LGBTQ+

Shanghai’s House of Linglong is taking over Eaton HK for a two-night drag showcase

One of mainland China’s most influential drag collectives is packing their trunks, zipping up the garment bags, and heading to our city. House of...

Things to do

The Cantonese phrases you need to know in Hong Kong restaurants

Whether you’re a local Hongkonger or a newly arrived expat, having a few useful Cantonese phrases in your back pocket can make your life a whole lot...

Things to do

30,000 poles, zero blueprints: How Hong Kong’s Master Lai built the world’s largest bamboo altar

Just last month, Hong Kong’s bamboo scaffolding for the Heung Jiao Festival in Kam Tin – also known as the Da Jiu Festival – garnered...

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...

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Music events in Hong Kong

Music

BTS announces Hong Kong concert dates in comeback world tour

ARMYs, are you ready? BTS’ long-awaited comeback is finally here! Real ones already knew major news was on the way when the band’s official...

Film

Watch ‘In the Mood for Love’ with a live orchestra playing the film’s music

Much has been made about Wong Kar-wai’s seminal and arguably most famous film In the Mood for Love, from its cinematography, costume designs, careful use...

Music

J-pop sensation and ‘Demon Slayer’ anime singer LiSA is coming to Hong Kong

Missed J-pop superstar LiSA the last time she came to perform in Hong Kong? You’re in luck – the acclaimed music sensation is bringing her LiVE is...

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...