Arts and Culture

Hong Kong is developing hardware and software to promote the long term development of the culture and sports sectors. This ties in with the city's positioning as an East‑meets‑West centre for international cultural exchange, as set out in the National 14th Five-Year Plan.

The current-term Government is committed to fostering the cultural development of Hong Kong to expedite its progression into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange by mapping out a Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development, nurturing a diverse talent pool, enriching arts, cultural and creative content, and upgrading cultural infrastructure to further enhance the ecosystem for the relevant industries.

Arts and culture

Hong Kong has:

• 15 museums, two art spaces and 16 performance venues under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) attract more than 6.3 million visitors and 2.9 million attendees in 2023 respectively. The Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address has proposed the continued implementation of a 10-year development blueprint for arts and cultural facilities, in which the number of LCSD’s museums will be increased to over 20 and the number of seats at performance venues will be increased by about 67%.
• A museum will be set up to showcase the development and achievements of our country.
• In 2024, the existing Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence will be converted into the Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence, focusing on the history of the War of Resistance, to cultivate a stronger sense of national esteem and patriotism.
• Over 6,100 performing art programmes/activities were presented and sponsored by the LCSD attracting over 2.1 million spectators/participants in 2023.
• Major performing arts groups: Chung Ying Theatre Company; City Contemporary Dance Company; Hong Kong Ballet; Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra; Hong Kong Dance Company; Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra; Hong Kong Repertory Theatre; Hong Kong Sinfonietta; and Zuni Icosahedron.
• Major arts and cultural events: Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Central, Chinese Culture Festival (including the Chinese Opera Festival), French May Arts Festival, Hong Kong Arts Festival, Hong Kong International Film Festival, Hong Kong Film Awards, Entertainment Expo Hong Kong, Asian Film Awards, Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum, Ink Asia, Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival, Museum Summit, International Arts Carnival and Asia+ Festival. The Government will foster arts and cultural exchanges and collaboration with the Mainland, including organising the 4th Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival in 2024.
• West Kowloon Cultural District is one of the world’s largest cultural projects offering world-class performance venues and museums as well as diversified arts and cultural programmes.
• Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts, encompassing 16 heritage buildings, including the former Central Police Station, Victoria Prison and Central Magistracy, is a cultural hub offering multi-purpose venues for a variety of local, national and international artistic offerings.
• PMQ: revitalised site of the former Police Married Quarters on Hollywood Road, is a creative industries landmark that is home to 100+ local young create-preneurs and hosts creative and design events.