Hong Kong Tourism Board

The Special Exhibition ‘Picasso for Asia: A Conversation’ is the first major showcase of Picasso’s works in Hong Kong in over a decade. More than 60 masterpieces by Picasso will be on loan from the Musée national Picasso-Paris. They will be placed in conversation with around 130 pieces from the M+ Collections by 30 Asian artists from the early twentieth century to the present.

* This is the opening programme of the French May Arts Festival 2025

Photo | Luis Chan. Cubist Sea Shore, 1959, oil on board. Courtesy of private collection. Acquisition in progress. © Luis Trust. Image courtesy of Hanart TZ Gallery

The 2025 French May Arts Festival takes ‘Vive L’art’ as its theme to celebrate the enduring artistic wonders of French culture and heritage, as well as the ever-growing connection and exchange between Hong Kong and France. The programme is packed with cultural events ranging from dance and theatre to music and art exhibitions. The festival offers a myriad of cultural experiences, embarking on a sensory journey through sights and sounds.

Food culture is a vital component of traditional Chinese heritage, boasting a rich and diverse history. ‘A Movable Feast: The Culture of Food and Drink in China’ takes the audience through a feast that traverses spiritual, cultural and physical spaces. It explores the culinary culture and lifestyle of ancient Chinese people through the evolution of food vessels, eating practices and traditions, presenting approximately 110 exquisite works. These objects, primarily on loan from The Palace Museum, span from the Neolithic period to the Qing dynasty. Additional works on display come from the British Museum, the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, as well as museums in Hong Kong.

Photo 1–3 | © The Palace Museum
Photo 1 | Lobed cup with dragon-shaped handle, Song dynasty (960–1279)
Photo 2 | ‘A Night Banquet at Peach and Plum Garden’ (detail) by Ding Guanpeng, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Photo 3 | Portable box with dragons amid waves, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736–1795)

Popular culture is an indispensable part of life that often stimulates vitality and creativity. Hong Kong’s pop culture draws inspirations from humour, a consistent trendsetter that has left a profound mark on the city’s rich and colourful cultural landscape. The ‘Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2025’, themed ‘More Than Joy’, offers not only joy and laughter but also an opportunity to appreciate how pop culture can be transmitted and transformed, highlighting possibilities for integration and breakthroughs. This third festival features a diverse range of programmes including stage performances, film screenings, thematic exhibitions and outreach activities.

One of the highlights, Comics Fun Experience Gallery is not to be missed. The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through these classic comic and animation characters, highlighting their deep-rooted influence on Hong Kong’s cultural landscape. The exhibition features themed photo spots where iconic characters appear in comic-style settings infused with distinctive Hong Kong elements, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the world of comics and take pictures with their favourite characters. The exhibition will continue at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza until 7 May, and then move to Event Space 1.1, VESSEL, Kwun Tong, for display from 10 to 29 May 2025.

This year, the HKFC Soccer Sevens will showcase an exciting lineup featuring 16 teams in the Main Event, complemented by an 8-team Masters Tournament. Six women's teams will also go head-to-head in the Women's competition. Be sure to catch all the action over the three thrilling days at the club!

Step into a whimsical world where The Innocent embarks on a journey of self-discovery, featuring an international cast of 54 artists and unforgettable experiences.

The Affordable Art Fair is back in Hong Kong this May, showcasing a plethora of local and international works from 98 leading galleries, all at accessible prices. Leading galleries from across Asia-Pacific and around the world, many featured in Affordable Art Fairs globally, will participate in the Hong Kong fair. Special Projects at the Affordable Art Fair 2025 will showcase six unique creative units, exploring connection, cultural identity and the fusion of tradition and modernity through innovative and immersive art.

As one of the three races in Hong Kong contested over 2400 metres and the final leg of the Triple Crown featuring top stayers, this race promises intense competition and an exciting experience for spectators. Come and enjoy the last Group 1 event of the season!

Visitors to Hong Kong can enjoy free admission by showing a valid travel document upon entry to the Public Enclosure (excluding fee-charging venues) at Sha Tin or Happy Valley Racecourse.

Renowned as one of the most prestigious clubs in the English Premier League, Manchester United is set to make its highly anticipated return to Hong Kong after 12 years, having last played here in 2013. The ‘Red Devils’ will take on the Hong Kong, China Representative Team, which is aiming for consecutive appearances in the AFC Asian Cup Finals. This event provides local players the opportunity to compete against a world-class team, serving as an important high-level match ahead of the Asian Cup Qualifiers in June.

The Inaugural “Hong Kong ICH Month” highlights the theme ‘ICH Around Town’ with a series of activities designed to promote and enhance awareness of our rich intangible cultural heritage. Programme highlights include carnivals and fun days across various districts in Hong Kong, ICH Highlights Tours in six handpicked districts and the tentative exhibition titled ‘“Genesis and Spirit: Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition on Jiangxi’s Ganzhou Hakka Culture," featuring a selection of ICH items related to Hakka culture in the province.

An array of programmes will be featured in the ‘Chinese Culture Festival 2025’, including the opening dance performance Dongpo: Life in Poems, the ‘Chinese Opera Festival’, exemplary local arts projects recognised by the China National Arts Fund, performing arts programmes from arts and cultural organisations, as well as film screenings, exhibitions and talks.

Presented by:
Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau

Organised by:
Chinese Culture Promotion Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department

This year, a brand-new format of the volleyball tournament will be staged. The five-day competitions will feature six national teams, including China, Italy, Japan, Thailand, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria, competing in 12 matches.