Discover the heart of art in Hong Kong
While there’s an assortment of dim sum in little wooden steamers before you, the roast goose and egg tart shop you’ll be visiting later is already on your mind. It’s enough food to give you energy later to comb through the Ladies Market in Mong Kok, the high-end stores in the many shopping mall complexes, or to find bargains at the Temple Street night market.
Filipino tourists have long loved Hong Kong for the complete experience it offers in only a less than-3-hour flight away. There’s food, shopping, cultural tours, family fun activities, and romantic spots -- all these in a visa-free region where you can have your pick of any of the four seasons.
There’s even more to look forward to this year aside from the iconic Hong Kong skyline lit up by the Light and Sound Show at the harbor, the theme parks, ferry rides, or the charm of the Central to Mid-level escalators. Hong Kong is poised to showcase its position in the art circuit and bring art lovers closer to international festivals through Arts in Hong Kong this year.
ComplexCon Hong Kong 2024
March 22-24, 2024
The ComplexCon festival and exhibition will be held outside of the United States for the first time, debuting the Asia edition at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo. Taking pride in being expertly-curated, the event has chosen the bustling city for its influence on global urban style and tastes. Art installations, live performances, gourmet offerings, brand outlets, talks, and digital art zones await lovers of pop culture everywhere.
Past ComplexCons received artistic direction from the likes of Pharell Williams and Takashi Murakami. This year, Verdy takes the helm, utilizing his experience in fashion and festivals as well as his understanding of the Hong Kong scene. Stay tuned for updates on this year’s lineup of artists, brands, and ticket availability for this three-day expo of pop culture trends showing off the best in food, fashion, music, art, and more.
Art@Harbour 2024
March 25-June 2, 2024
Victoria Harbour will be filled with installations and experiences that fuse art and technology for Art@Harbour 2024. Well-known collective teamLab will bring color and light to Tamar Park with the teamLab: Continuous exhibition and the different promenades will be filled with pieces from local Hong Kong artists like LAAB Architects and Dylan Kwok.
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Art Basel Hong Kong 2024
March 28-30, 2024
Created in the 1970s, Art Basel has been one of the largest international art fairs connecting artists, galleries, and collectors, and bringing them into the international scene. Hong Kong became part of the Art Basel collective in 2013 and has since become one of the most prestigious art events in Asia.
With many of galleries back from respective hiatuses, Art Basel Hong Kong will be back in full force featuring 243 galleries from 40 countries and territories around the world. Art Basel promises to present “artworks of the highest quality spanning all market segments, from 20th-century masters to established contemporary artists and today’s most exciting emerging voices”. Tickets are exclusively available for purchase online.
Art Central 2024
March 28-31, 2024
When talking about Hong Kong’s Art Central showcase, the phrases “pushing the boundaries” and “next generation talent” figure prominently. Bringing together innovative galleries and emerging global artists, the event will be held once again at the Central Harbourfront with a special NEO section highlighting first-year exhibitors.
Aside from these esteemed art events, you can experience special exhibits from both local and international artists in world-class museums, galleries, and public art spaces in Hong Kong like M+ and the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
Find all the amazing art events suitable for everyone from the casual dabbler to the intense culture vulture. Plan that trip now and discover all about Arts in Hong Kong.