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<div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177390870689620260319.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">One of the highlights of Hong Kong Arts Month is Art Basel with over 240 galleries from 41 countries, which will showcase different expressions of art. <em>Photo source: HKTB</em></span></span></span>Every March, Hong Kong transforms into a global hub for creativity and artistic exchange. Art lovers, collectors, institutions, and artists gather for Hong Kong Arts Month, a citywide celebration featuring contemporary exhibitions, large-scale installations, street art, film festivals, cultural performances, and immersive experiences.</div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Visitors may explore culture, history, and creativity through a diverse range of events taking place across the city. From internationally renowned art fairs to interactive installations and free public exhibitions, Hong Kong Arts Month offers opportunities to experience art in many forms.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Here are some of the major highlights&#x27; visitors should not miss.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Art Basel Hong Kong</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"><strong> </strong></div><p style="line-height:1">From March 27 to 29, 2026, Hong Kong became an international art hotspot as Art Basel Hong Kong returned to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.</p><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177390878674820260319 (1).png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Art Basel returns to Hong Kong featuring a wide spectrum of works from across the globe. <em>Photo source: HKTB </em></span></span></span>More than 240 galleries from 41 countries will present a wide spectrum of works, ranging from contemporary paintings to large-scale installations of experimental media. 32 galleries will participate for the first time, introducing new artistic voices from Japan, South Korea, Turkey, France, and the United States.</div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">A new section titled: Echoes, highlights artworks created within the past five years. Each presentation focuses on up to three artists, offering deep insight into contemporary creative practices.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Visitors interested in immersive works may explore Encounters, which showcases large installations, sculptures, and performance pieces curated by Asia-based art experts including Mami Kataoka. A citywide Public Program will also feature screenings, talks, and cultural collaborations across Hong Kong.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Founded in 1970 in Basel, Art Basel has grown into one of the most influential modern and contemporary art fairs in the world, with editions in Miami, Paris, Qatar, and Hong Kong.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is located in Wan Chai and may be reached through MTR Exhibition Centre Station (East Rail Line, Exit B3) or Wan Chai Station (Island Line, Exit A1).</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>ComplexCon Hong Kong</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Fashion, music, and art intersect during ComplexCon Hong Kong, which takes place at AsiaWorld-Expo on March 21 and 22, 2026.</p><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773907599385ComplexCon Hong Kong _CreditHKTB 圖片由旅發局提供_.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner"> ComplexCon runs from March 21-22, 2026. <em>Photo source: HKTB </em></span></span></span>The festival spans approximately 400,000 square feet and brings together streetwear, sneakers, music performances, visual art, and culinary experiences in one venue.</div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">This year&#x27;s Artistic Director is Lung Ka-sing, the creator of Labubu. His curation includes installations, performances, and a large marketplace featuring more than 200 global and local brands.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Major performances will headline the Complex Live! stage. American rapper Yeat will perform on March 21, while Jennie of Blackpink will headline the March 22 show.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Additional highlights include the Family Style Food Festival, the AMPX Dance Program, ComplexConversations featuring discussions on fashion and sneaker culture, and interactive exhibitions at Complex Studio.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Visitors may also take photographs at the neon-lit Labubu installation and the poster wall featuring influential figures from Complex Magazine.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Art Central </strong></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Celebrating its 11th edition, Art Central returns to the Central Harbourfront from March 25 to 29, 2026.</p><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177388351757320260312080324_HKTB4.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Art collectors and art enthusiasts are looking forward to Art Central happening on March 25-29, 2026. Photo source: HKTB"/><span class="fr-inner">Art collectors and art enthusiasts are looking forward to Art Central happening on March 25-29, 2026. <em>Photo source: HKTB </em></span></span></span>The fair spans 36,000 square meters and features more than 100 galleries presenting works by approximately 500 artists from Hong Kong, other parts of Asia, and international art communities.</div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Visitors can explore installations, performance art, video works, panel discussion, and curated presentations. Art collectors may also purchase selected works directly from the galleries.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Several curated sections highlight emerging and established artists. Central Stage showcases internationally recognized artists, while Neo, curated by Enoch Cheng, introduces new galleries presenting innovative work.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The Yi Tai Sculpture and Installation Projects transform materials and space into immersive experiences. Featured artists include Jeong-A Bang, Silvester Mok, and Alexis Wong.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">A dedicated Video Art section titled &quot;Reading the Room&quot; explores how artificial intelligence and digital technologies influence visual culture and human perception.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Central Yards Edible Art Fair</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17737600727501773760071952.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Gallery Rendering - Feast Your Eyes; Central Yards Edible Art Fair will run from March 26 to April 5, 2026. Photo source: Central Yards Edible Art FairGallery Rendering - Feast Your Eyes; Central Yards Edible Art Fair will run from March 26 to April 5, 2026. Photo source: Central Yards Edible Art Fair"/><span class="fr-inner">Gallery Rendering - Feast Your Eyes; Central Yards Edible Art Fair will run from March 26 to April 5, 2026.<em> Photo source: Central Yards Edible Art Fair </em></span></span></span>The Central Harbourfront Event Space will host the inaugural Central Yards Edible Art Fair from March 26 to April 5, 2026.</div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The concept blends visual art installations with culinary creativity. Visitors explore a 10-gallery experience where selected artworks are edible.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Several installations draw inspiration from major art movements. &quot;Pop It!&quot; references Neo-Pop through reflective bubble forms, while &quot;Roll With I&quot; explores Modernism through color-block lighting paired with edible ribbons.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Expressionist themes appear in &quot;Drip,&quot; where bold patterns cover walls and floors while visitors receive flavored drinks served through colorful tubes. &quot;Go Bananas&quot; references Conceptual Art through replica fruit installations accompanied by miniature edible bananas.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Surrealism is featured in &quot;Feast Your Eye,&quot; where guests reveal a fully set dining table hidden behind a curtain before receiving edible pearl confections.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Impressionism inspires &quot;Blooming Marvelous,&quot; which begins with a garden of oversized flowers before transitioning into an animated floral gallery.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The venue is approximately a 10-minute walk from Central Station (Exit A) or Hong Kong Station (Exit A2).</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Ancient Egyptian Exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17738835735942026031715038_12.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums will run from November 20, 2025 to August 31, 2026. Photo source: HKTB"/><span class="fr-inner">Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums will run from November 20, 2025 to August 31, 2026. <em>Photo source: HKTB </em></span></span></span></strong></div><p style="line-height:1">The Hong Kong Palace Museum is presenting one of its most ambitious exhibitions featuring ancient Egyptian treasures.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The exhibition runs from November 20, 2025, to August 31, 2026 and showcases approximately 250 artifacts, including statues of pharaohs, gold ornaments, coffins, and preserved animal mummies.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Four thematic sections guide visitors through nearly 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization:</p><p style="line-height:1">- The Land of Pharaohs</p><p style="line-height:1">- The World of Tutakhamun</p><p style="line-height:1">- The Secrets of Saqqara</p><p style="line-height:1">- Ancient Egypt and the World</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Visitors may participate in guided tours, workshops, talks, and family activities. Special overnight museum programs allow families to experience Egyptian culture through games and storytelling centered on pyramids and hieroglyphs.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The museum is located at 8 Museum Drive in the West Kowloon Culture District, accessible from Kowloon Station (Exit E4 or D1).</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Free art experiences Across Hong Kong</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"><strong> </strong></div><p style="line-height:1">Several exhibitions and installations during Arts Month are open to the public at no cost.</p><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773907757086WAI_0658.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Neon art designs may be seen at no extra cost. <em>Photo source: HKTB </em></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1">Hong Kong&#x27;s historic neon signs once defined the visual identity of the city. The Luminous Neon Exhibition celebrated this legacy through restored heritage signs and newly commissioned light installations.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Iconic signs on display include the Golden Phoenix Grill, Tai Ping Koon, Nam Cheong Pawn Shop, and Da Cheong Computer Optical Centre sign inspired by Ray-Ban frames.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The exhibition takes place at The Gallery, 1/F, DX Design Hub, 280 Tung Chau Street, Sham Shui Po and runs until March 31, 2026. Admission is free.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Art on the Street</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Hong Kong&#x27;s street art scene transforms alleys and buildings into open-air galleries accessible throughout the year.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Visitors may begin at the intersection of Graham Street and Hollywood Road in Central, where artist Alex Croft reimagines local lifestyle store, G.O.D&#x27;s &quot;Yaumati&quot; print with townhouses inspired by the former Kowloon Walled City.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Nearby in Lan Kwai Fong, a mural by Ange McCalmont draws inspiration from the film: In the Mood for Love. The artwork features a woman in a cheongsam standing against a floral background. Aguilar Street also features a mural depicting three spirited cats.</p><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773907659885HKwalls 2025-Arts-murals-Central Sheung Wan-01 (1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Cat lovers and art enthusiasts will enjoy this feature in Aguilar Street. <em>Photo source: HKTB </em></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1">The 11th edition of the <strong>HKWALLS Festival 2026</strong> will take place from March 21 to March 29, 2026, primarily in the Central and Western District, with a hub at the PMQ in Central. This annual street art festival transforms urban spaces into open-air galleries, featuring local and international artists who create large-scale murals in real time.  Art enthusiasts may also explore Art Lane at the Sai Ying Pun Art District, where vibrant murals appear throughout the neighborhood.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Explore more during Hong Kong Arts Month</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">These events represent only a portion of the experiences during Hong Kong Arts Month 2026. Galleries, museums, film festivals, concerts, workshops, and public installations take place across the city throughout March.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">For the complete list of events, venues, and schedules, visit the official Hong Kong Tourism Board <a href="https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/arts.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">page</a>. Visitors will find detailed information on exhibitions, performances, and cultural experiences that highlight Hong Kong&#x27;s vibrant arts scene.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div>

<p>Hong Kong celebrates its art month with every corner of the city being alive with creativity.</p>

Hong Kong celebrates its art month with every corner of the city being alive with creativity.

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