The Summer break has just started and, for those staying in Hong Kong, the city has plenty of exhibitions, performances and cultural activities to offer.

From Hong Kong Repertory Theatre‘s 45th anniversary and Freespace Ensemble Pop Plus, to Poly Auctions 10th anniversary preview and Hong Kong Maritime Museum special exhibition, as well as the largest miniature exhibition at Central Market… this will be a Summer feast for every taste.

SELECTION OF EVENTS

FREESPACE ENSEMBLE POP PLUS
One weekend, three events, pushing the boundaries of pop by local musicians, including Blue Kwok, Jonathan Yang, Joyce Cheung, Kiri T, Moon Tang, offering a musical mashup of experimental, contemporary classical, indie, R&B and jazz.
7 – 10 July – The Box, Free Space, WKCD

FAITH, FAMILY, FEALTY – THREE CANTONESE OPERAS
The HKAF presents three 45-minute Cantonese operas featuring the best of emerging young talent in Cantonese opera. Thematically linked by traditional Chinese values, all are drawn from Chinese folklore and extol the virtues of self-sacrifice and the acceptance of duty.
13 -15 July – Y Studio – Chai Wan

NEW WAVES, NEW SHORES: BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022
One of the leading film festivals in Asia, previously brought to a halt by the pandemic, the Festival is back with a series of screenings, talks, workshops and a masterclass, to introduce the cross currents in Hong Kong and Korean cinema.
12 -17 July – Hong Kong Arts Centre

AN ART JOURNEY INTO THE PAST AND PRESENT URBAN REINVENTION
The largest miniature exhibition ever in Hong Kong, the exhibition covers various scenic spots and community characteristics of different districts. By integrating traditional craftsmanship and modern advanced technology, the exhibition takes the visitors on a time machine through the past, present and future.
Until 16 July – Central Market

LOVE À LA ZEN
The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre celebrates its 45th anniversary, launching the season with this adaptation of one of the most popular productions in Hong Kong, delighting the audience with sagacious humour and wisdoms about love and impermanence.
16 – 31 July – Hong Kong City Hall Theatre

HONG KONG’S MARITIME MIRACLE: THE STORY OF OUR CITY SINCE 1945
The special exhibition explores Hong Kong’s miraculous transformation from the ashes of World War II into a global maritime hub, through a pioneering fusion of history, art and science.
Until 30 October – Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Florence Yuk Ki Lee

31 WOMEN ARTISTS – HONG KONG
31 Women Exhibition was a 1943 exhibition organised by Peggy Guggenheim in New York City. 31 Women Artists – Hong Kong acknowledges the practice of women Hong Kong artists, mixing different generations of artists working in diverse contexts and engaged in various practices.
Until 20 August – 10 Chancery Lane