Good news for everyone who loves a good show – the West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK) has announced its programme for the 2025-2026 season, and its packed schedule of flagship events includes the WestK Cabaret Festival, a first for Hong Kong!
Leading these artistic experiences in mid-August is the highly successful Cantonese musical The Impossible Trial, which is returning to Hong Kong for its third run after a mainland China tour. Visitors can also expect to see a mix of tradition and modernity at the Black Box Chinese Opera Festival, with a choice between three award-winning Chinese opera productions running from October 11 to 26. Jazz music lovers are going to be well catered for, with Freespace Jazz Festival coming back from November 6 to 9, presenting a dynamic blend of pop, jazz, and folk music; followed by legendary jazz vocalist and five-time Grammy-winner Dianne Reeves set to headline in November 2025 – an unmissable event in a season calendar of 30 programmes and 700 performances.
Other notable performing arts during WestK’s 2025-2026 season include Cloud Gate Dance Theatre’s Lunar Halo production, which promises to be a mesmerising blend of contemporary dance, LED visuals, and a soundtrack scored in collaboration with Icelandic band Sigur Rós. From November 20 to December 6, get moving with the third edition of Freespace Dance, where avant-garde movement works will explore the evolution of the dance medium – look out for a performance where Hong Kong’s iconic bamboo scaffolding culture meets a football match!
Looking ahead to next year, WestK has decided to expand its highly acclaimed WestK Cabaret Nights which launched this May, presenting Hong Kong’s first-ever Cabaret Festival at the Xiqu Centre in June 2026. Inspired by French traditions and delivered with a Hong Kong twist, the week-long festival will feature top artists, talented performers, and vibrant productions from around the world, showcasing the diverse elements of comedy, music, and theatrical storytelling that make cabaret such a joy to watch.
With so much happening on the horizon, keep an eye out for more WestK event details on our page.
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