Your Cultural August in Hong Kong
Check out our selection of cultural happenings in August: beat the heat (and the rain) with dazzling exhibitions at the Palace Museum and HKU, (re)discover Crafts on Peel and KC100 Art Space, attend concerts at Xiqu Centre and Hong Kong City Hall, or even meet McDull and Chiikawa.
Enjoy your Cultural Summer!
EVENTS IN FOCUS
TREASURES OF THE MUGHAL COURT FROM THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
#crafts #fashion & jewellery #heritage #painting
Jointly organised by the V&A and the Hong Kong Palace Museum, this exhibition celebrates the extraordinary artistic achievements of the Mughal dynasty, focusing on the roles of the three emperors in shaping and developing the rich and diverse artistic traditions of the court, where cultural elements from South Asia, China, Iran, Europe, and beyond converged.
Until 23 February 2026 – Hong Kong Palace Museum – More details here
DESIGNING JEWELS: 200 YEARS OF FRENCH SAVOIR-FAIRE (1770–1970)
#fashion & jewellery
France has a long-standing, distinguished, and highly influential history of jewellery making. This exhibition features a remarkable collection of about 100 drawings alongside 12 exquisite jewellery pieces. It explains individual achievements by showcasing the culture of developing jewellery designs from initial drawing to gouaché to masterpiece.
Until 5 October – University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG), HKU – More details here
EMBRACING CRAFT, CONNECTING CULTURE
#crafts
Crafts on Peel is a charitable foundation based in Hong Kong, dedicated to revitalising, reinterpreting, and perpetuating traditional craftsmanship. This exhibition brings together seven groups of local and international artisans to create 14 works that go beyond regional and generational boundaries.
Until 11 October – Crafts on Peel – More details here
COMIX ARTS FEST 2025
#fairs & festivals
This festival showcases works from both renowned and emerging local talents, marking a significant milestone as the first comics event of its kind in Hong Kong. It also commemorates the 20th anniversary of HKAC’s Comix Home Base (CHB), which supports Hong Kong comix creativity and nurtures emerging artists.
Until 31 August – Hong Kong Arts Centre – More details here
CAN WE TALK ABOUT MY SORROWS?
#painting
This exhibition explores the themes of sadness and personal feelings, through the original art from two picture books: “Where Should I Put My Sorrows?”, and “Can we Say?”, a poem by Hong Kong poet “Xi Xi” Ellen Zhang Yan and illustrator Joanne Liu.
Until 29 August – KC100 Art Space – More details here
PREMIERE PERFORMANCES JAZZ: NEW JAZZ UNDERGROUND
#music
Join the American trio New Jazz Underground, showcasing their distinctive blend of traditional jazz with contemporary influences of Swing, Hip-Hop, Afro-House and Afro-Cuban styles.
26 & 27 August – Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre, WKCD – More details here
MCDULL. PICTURES AT A CONCERT
#children #music
McDull and friends will be sharing with you how they hear the beauty in the pictures and see the colours in the music!
22 & 24 August – Hong Kong City Hall – More details here
CHIIKAWA DAYS
#children #multimedia #sculpture
This immersive exhibition brings together a wide array of classic CHIIKAWA scenes centered around four themes: clothing, food, shelter, and action. Additionally, a unique outdoor showcase featuring multiple giant inflatable sculptures will invite visitors to step into the everyday adventures of Chiikawa and friends.
Until 24 August – K11 MUSEA – More details here