Hong Kong Arts Month 2025: Exhibits, Installations, & Events to Check Out

Hong Kong Arts Month is set to be another dazzling showcase of creativity, innovation, and cultural exchange, transforming the city into a vibrant hub for art enthusiasts and collectors from around the globe. This annual celebration, held every March, brings together world-class exhibitions, immersive installations, and dynamic events that highlight the best of local and international talent.
From iconic art fairs to cutting-edge performances, Hong Kong Arts Month offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the city’s thriving arts scene. Check them out!
Hong Kong Arts Festival 2025

The 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) is set to captivate audiences from now until Mar. 29, 2025 with an extensive lineup of over 125 performances across more than 45 programmes featuring 1,300 international and local artists. HKAF's diverse programme list spans opera, music, theatre, dance, Chinese opera, and VR interactive performances, including inclusive performances, a rare re-creation of Bizet’s "Carmen," contemporary works by Klangforum Wien, ballet tributes to Rudolf Nureyev, and an adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" by Emma Rice.
Select programmes are FREE with Chinese and English subtitles, while others require a ticket purchase (prices vary) via URBTIX. For more details, visit HKAF's website.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Picasso for Asia—A Conversation

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Picasso for Asia—A Conversation is a groundbreaking exhibition that reimagines Pablo Picasso’s legacy through a cross-cultural and intergenerational lens. Featuring 60+ iconic works from the Musée national Picasso-Paris, including masterpieces like The Acrobat (1930) and Massacre in Korea (1951), the exhibition places Picasso’s works alongside 80+ art pieces by 20+ Asian and Asian-diasporic artists from the early 20th century to the present. Co-organized by M+ and MnPP, and presented as part of the French May Arts Festival 2025, this marks the first major Picasso exhibition in Hong Kong in over a decade.
Running from Mar. 15 to July 13 at M+’s West Gallery, the exhibit offers ticket options for the public, including Standard (HK$240), Concessions (HK$120), Kid & Adult Combo 2-person sets (1 Adult + 1 Kid for HK$300), and 3-person sets (2 Adults + 1 Kid for HK$480). Tickets also include access to the Special Exhibition Guo Pei: Fashioning Imagination. Children aged six and below enter free.
HKWALLS Street Art Festival 2025

HKWALLS Festival 2025, a festival that aims to transform public spaces, foster community engagement, and celebrate the dynamic intersection of art and urban culture, marks its 10th edition this year! Running from Mar. 22 to 30, 2025, this premier street art event will feature international and local artists creating vibrant murals across Central and Western District, including areas like Central SoHo, Mid-levels, Sheung Wan, and Sai Ying Pun. Additionally, digital artworks will be displayed on LED screens throughout Hong Kong.
The festival hub at PMQ will host a range of activities, including the new HKWALLS ROOMS initiative. Other highlights include free street art guided tours in Cantonese and English, workshops led by global and local artists, and special events like screenings, panels, and parties. Stay tuned for updates on artwork locations, tour schedules, and registration links for workshops and tours!
Collect Hong Kong 2025

Collect Hong Kong 2025 is a major art event hosted by the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) from Mar. 22 to Apr. 4, 2025 at Pao Galleries and Jockey Club Atrium. Building on the success of the 2023 Collectible Art Fair, this biennial exhibition celebrates local artistic talent, showcasing works from students, alumni, and established creators across various media.
Curated by Christina Brandt Jensen, with advisory support from Raymond Fung and Kurt Chan, the event fosters artistic collaboration and appreciation by featuring a diverse selection of innovative works that gives a platform for artists, galleries, and collectors to connect. By highlighting Hong Kong’s unique East-meets-West identity, it aims to solidify the city as a dynamic hub for contemporary art and culture while inspiring new creative dialogues.
Art Central 2025

Celebrate the 10th edition of Art Central 2025 at Central Harbourfront from Mar. 26 to 30, 2025. Presented in partnership with UOB, this cornerstone event of Hong Kong Art Week showcases a diverse array of contemporary art, from museum-quality works by established creators to experimental pieces by emerging talent. To kick things off, art collectors, curators, and enthusiasts are invited to attend Night Central on Mar. 26, 2025 for an art-filled soirée featuring gallery exhibitions, live music, and exceptional hospitality.
General admission tickets are priced at HK$260 (Weekday) and HK$340 (Weekend) for adults, with discounted rates for children aged 5-11 (HK$70) and concession cardholders (HK$195 Weekday, HK$245 Weekend). Children aged four and below are free. For more details, contact [email protected].
Art Basel Hong Kong 2025

Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 takes the center stage at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from Mar. 28 to 30, 2025, showcasing modern and contemporary art through curated sectors like Galleries (featuring masterpieces from the world’s top galleries), Insights (featuring historical works from the Asia-Pacific region), Discoveries (featuring works created exclusively for the fair by emerging talents), and Encounters (featuring large-scale installations transcending traditional art presentations curated by Alexie Glass-Kantor). Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a curious enthusiast, this event promises a transformative encounter with the global art world.
General admission tickets start at HK$350, with discounted advance tickets available until Mar. 16, 2025. Premium+ Discovery tickets are also available for HK$12,800 (one-day program) and HK$19,800 (two-day program), along with Vernissage access, guided tours, and exclusive events.
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