Featured Events in Hong Kong in February 2024 (May Updated)

香港設計中心榮幸呈獻「Chubby Hearts Hong Kong」活動，這是一個令人期待的藝術盛事，將在香港多處上空展開。該活動將從2024年2月14日持續至2024年2月24日，為期十天。作為香港藝術文化領域的領航者，香港設計中心將展示一系列精心設計的「胖胖心形」藝術裝置，這些心形裝置將點綴城市的天際線，為香港注入愛的力量。這項活動將吸引來自世界各地的藝術愛好者和設計專業人士，共同頌揚藝術和設計的價值。無論您是對藝術感興趣，還是追求設計的創新，「Chubby Hearts Hong Kong」都將給您帶來一場難忘的視覺饗宴。這個活動將為香港帶來獨特的氛圍，並展示這座城市的創意和魅力。讓我們一起期待這場香港設計中心呈獻的「Chubby Hearts Hong Kong」活動，一同感受愛的力量和藝術的魅力。

Acclaimed London West End singers John Langley and Jayne O’Mahony are lighting up Yuen Long with some razzle-dazzle in the Year of the Dragon! Alongside Hong Kong Sinfonietta and conductor Nick Davies, they will perform a captivating programme of film and music theatre masterpieces both nostalgic and on-trend, such as songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, The Prince of Egypt, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen and more. Conductor｜Nick DaviesSingers | Jayne O'Mahony, John LangleyConcert DetailsDOUBLE ACTs: Sounds Great! Movies & MusicalsDate & Time: 19:30, 17 Feb 2024｜15:00, 18 Feb 2024Venue: Auditorium, Yuen Long TheatreAddress: No. 9 Tiyu Road, Yuen Long, Yuen Long, Hong Kong

Preservation and Perpetuation of the Classics 2024 – Concerti InformationWith 80 members, the Hong Kong Young Chinese Orchestra is one of the few full-scale youth Chinese orchestras in Hong Kong. It provides young people with professional training and performance opportunities in ensemble playing. The Orchestra has been invited to participate in major celebration events and international exchanges and won warm acclaim from the live audiences. Continuing with the theme of Preservation and Perpetuation of the Classics, the Orchestra will be selecting outstanding members to perform as soloists in concertos written by maestros. It will also continue to commission young composers nominated through the Music from the Heart platform to create new works that would showcase the energy and innovation befitting of its blend of youthfulness with traditional roots. Concert DetailsPreservation and Perpetuation of the Classics 2024 – ConcertiDate: February 17, 2024Time: 8PMVenue: Hong Kong City Hall Concert HallAddress: 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong

Acclaimed London West End singers John Langley and Jayne O’Mahony are lighting up Yuen Long with some razzle-dazzle in the Year of the Dragon! Alongside Hong Kong Sinfonietta and conductor Nick Davies, they will perform a captivating programme of film and music theatre masterpieces both nostalgic and on-trend, such as songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, The Prince of Egypt, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen and more. Conductor｜Nick DaviesSingers | Jayne O'Mahony, John LangleyConcert DetailsDOUBLE ACTs: Sounds Great! Movies & MusicalsDate & Time: 19:30, 17 Feb 2024｜15:00, 18 Feb 2024Venue: Auditorium, Yuen Long TheatreAddress: No. 9 Tiyu Road, Yuen Long, Yuen Long, Hong Kong

A Magical Symphonic Fairy Tales’ night will be presented by a live Symphony Orchestra with the renowned Artist Harry Wong for kids, adults and elderly to enjoy. The orchestra will introduce the famous fairy tale of “The Mermaid” to the audience by the orchestral performance of renowned pieces, by Harry’s story-telling in Cantonese & magical performance, and by projection of slides. Harry Wong is a renowned magician and M.C. for children’s television programmes. Age: For ages 3 and above. Concert DetailsHarry's Magical Symphony: The Mermaid 2023Date: 18 Feb 2024Time: 19:45Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Concert HallAddress: 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

A Magical Symphonic Fairy Tales’ night will be presented by a live Symphony Orchestra with the renowned Artist Harry Wong for kids, adults and elderly to enjoy. The orchestra will introduce the famous fairy tale of “The Mermaid” to the audience by the orchestral performance of renowned pieces, by Harry’s story-telling in Cantonese & magical performance, and by projection of slides. Harry Wong is a renowned magician and M.C. for children’s television programmes. Age: For ages 3 and above. Concert DetailsHarry's Magical Symphony: The Mermaid 2023Date: 18 Feb 2024Time: 19:45Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Concert HallAddress: 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Calling all Chinese hiphop lovers!!! KNOWKNOW, former member of Chinese hip-hop group Higher Brothers, brings his "Street Beethoven" World Tour to Hong Kong in February! Don't miss out the party

Calling all Chinese hiphop lovers!!! KNOWKNOW, former member of Chinese hip-hop group Higher Brothers, brings his "Street Beethoven" World Tour to Hong Kong in February! Don't miss out the party

Two Chinese opera stars in a powerful play of duty, loyalty and bloodshedPeking opera pioneer Wu Hsing-kuo and his Contemporary Legend Theatre join forces with Zhang Jun, “the prince of kunqu”, for a daring adaptation of Shakespeare’s dark historical saga. Wu and Zhang appear respectively as Julius Caesar and Brutus in this imaginative fusion of Chinese opera and contemporary theatre styles. Wu is no stranger to Shakespeare and tales of epic proportions. His company is devoted to integrating traditional Chinese opera with modern theatre in its adaptations of classic stories from around the world. His powerful rock opera trilogy The Water Margin, which blended Peking opera with pop music, attracted opera traditionalists and younger audiences alike. His past five Shakespearean adaptations have attracted international attention, including The Tempest, directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Tsui Hark, and a solo performance of King Lear, which led The Guardian to describe Wu as “the Taiwanese answer to Orson Welles”. Zhang, too, pushes his 600-year-old art form in new directions, aiming to popularise the kun opera genre among audiences of a new generation—a pursuit that led to his designation as a UNESCO Artist for Peace in 2011. His outstanding artistic achievements include the lead role in Tan Dun’s opera Marco Polo (2008) and the solo performance I, Hamlet, a dialogue between Shakespeare and the greatest Ming poets. Wu and Zhang may both be old hands at Shakespeare, but Julius Caesar marks the first collaboration between these two eminent artists from Taipei and Shanghai. This thrilling hybrid of opera, modern theatre and multimedia storytelling is a firm declaration that Chinese opera and Shakespearean drama are compatible art forms that remain as relevant as ever. Witness the world premiere of a reimagined Shakespeare classic delivered by two icons of contemporary Chinese opera and an outstanding creative team.

Two Chinese opera stars in a powerful play of duty, loyalty and bloodshedPeking opera pioneer Wu Hsing-kuo and his Contemporary Legend Theatre join forces with Zhang Jun, “the prince of kunqu”, for a daring adaptation of Shakespeare’s dark historical saga. Wu and Zhang appear respectively as Julius Caesar and Brutus in this imaginative fusion of Chinese opera and contemporary theatre styles. Wu is no stranger to Shakespeare and tales of epic proportions. His company is devoted to integrating traditional Chinese opera with modern theatre in its adaptations of classic stories from around the world. His powerful rock opera trilogy The Water Margin, which blended Peking opera with pop music, attracted opera traditionalists and younger audiences alike. His past five Shakespearean adaptations have attracted international attention, including The Tempest, directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Tsui Hark, and a solo performance of King Lear, which led The Guardian to describe Wu as “the Taiwanese answer to Orson Welles”. Zhang, too, pushes his 600-year-old art form in new directions, aiming to popularise the kun opera genre among audiences of a new generation—a pursuit that led to his designation as a UNESCO Artist for Peace in 2011. His outstanding artistic achievements include the lead role in Tan Dun’s opera Marco Polo (2008) and the solo performance I, Hamlet, a dialogue between Shakespeare and the greatest Ming poets. Wu and Zhang may both be old hands at Shakespeare, but Julius Caesar marks the first collaboration between these two eminent artists from Taipei and Shanghai. This thrilling hybrid of opera, modern theatre and multimedia storytelling is a firm declaration that Chinese opera and Shakespearean drama are compatible art forms that remain as relevant as ever. Witness the world premiere of a reimagined Shakespeare classic delivered by two icons of contemporary Chinese opera and an outstanding creative team.

Chamber Concert by Soloists of Bayerisches Staatsorchester (Bavarian State Orchestra) Introduction Colourful Chamber Music Masterworks for Strings and WindsThe Bavarian State Orchestra is one of the oldest and most revered classical ensembles in the world, celebrating its 500th anniversary in 2023. Esteemed conductors have shaped the orchestra throughout its long history, including such illustrious personalities as Richard Strauss, Sir Georg Solti and Zubin Mehta. In 2023, the ensemble was voted “Orchestra of the Year” for the ninth time running by Opernwelt magazine. Eight elite musicians from the orchestra have come together to form a dedicated chamber ensemble. Impressive soloists in their own right, they unite to perform infrequently heard masterworks including Nielsen’s light-hearted Serenata in vano (Serenade in Vain) and the passionate first movement Quartettsatz from Schubert’s intended string quartet No 12. Schubert’s magnificent Octet in F Major provides the crowning conclusion to a sparkling and intimate evening of musical brilliance.

Soulful sounds from Africa’s powerhouse diva will get you hyped upFive-time Grammy award winner Angélique Kidjo has brought the soul of Africa to the world throughout a brilliant career spanning more than 40 years. She was recently awarded the prestigious Polar Music Prize for her achievements. The singer-songwriter, actress and activist has long combined the musical traditions of her West African home country of Benin with American R&B, funk and jazz elements. She has earned a reputation as “Africa’s premier diva” (TIME magazine) along the way, producing an influential body of work infused with an adventurous spirit and featuring a star lineup of collaborators such as Alicia Keys, Peter Gabriel and Philip Glass. Kidjo’s latest Grammy award came in 2022 for her most recent album of original music, Mother Nature, which is both a love letter to the planet and a celebration of musical diversity. It saw her joining forces with the most captivating young creators of West African music, Afrobeat, Afro-pop, hip-hop and R&B. Kidjo’s Mother Nature tour is now coming to the Hong Kong Arts Festival, promising an evening of joyous musicality and the sublime sounds of the African diaspora. Don’t miss your chance to see the artist described by The Guardian as one of the most influential women in the world!

美美與共 和而不同 — 連接大都會展覽將於2024年2月23日至3月1日在香港的AIRSIDE舉行。這個展覽以其獨特而多樣化的主題吸引了眾多參觀者的關注。美美與共 和而不同 — 連接大都會旨在探索城市生活中的連接和多元化。這次展覽將展示各種不同文化和社區之間的聯繫，並提供了一個平台，讓觀眾了解城市的多樣性和共融性。 展覽地點位於香港啟德協調道2號，這個地點被認為是一個理想的場地，可以容納大量觀眾和展品。在這個獨特的空間中，參觀者將能夠欣賞到來自不同文化背景和社區的藝術品、手工藝品和設計作品。這些作品將展示著城市生活的獨特之處，同時也反映了人們彼此連接的方式。 美美與共 和而不同 — 連接大都會展覽將提供一個難得的機會，讓觀眾近距離欣賞和體驗來自不同文化和社區的藝術和設計作品。這將是一個令人難忘的展覽，將帶給觀眾們對城市生活的新的視角和理解。無論是對於藝術愛好者還是對於對城市文化感興趣的人來說，美美與共 和而不同 — 連接大都會展覽都將是一個不容錯過的活動。

「續．舞」系列：梁儉豐《部落祭壇》將於2024年2月23日至2月25日在香港葵涌興寧路12號的葵青劇院黑盒劇場舉行。這個藝術活動將展示梁儉豐的最新舞蹈作品，以及他對部落文化的深刻理解和表達。《部落祭壇》是一個充滿著神秘和靈性的舞蹈演出，通過肢體語言和舞蹈動作來呈現部落的儀式和祭祀。觀眾將有機會進一步了解部落文化的獨特之處，並感受到舞蹈的魅力和能量。 這次的藝術活動將在葵青劇院黑盒劇場舉行，這是一個專為舞蹈表演設計的場地，提供了絕佳的舞台效果和觀賞體驗。觀眾們將能夠近距離欣賞到梁儉豐的精湛舞技和藝術表現，並與舞者們一同沉浸在這個部落的祭壇之中。 門票將於售價HK$ 250出售，這是一個難得的機會，讓觀眾們能夠在香港欣賞到這樣一場獨特的舞蹈演出。無論是對舞蹈或是部落文化感興趣的觀眾，都不能錯過這次《部落祭壇》的演出。立即購票，品味舞蹈藝術的魅力，感受部落的神秘與靈性。

Soulful sounds from Africa’s powerhouse diva will get you hyped upFive-time Grammy award winner Angélique Kidjo has brought the soul of Africa to the world throughout a brilliant career spanning more than 40 years. She was recently awarded the prestigious Polar Music Prize for her achievements. The singer-songwriter, actress and activist has long combined the musical traditions of her West African home country of Benin with American R&B, funk and jazz elements. She has earned a reputation as “Africa’s premier diva” (TIME magazine) along the way, producing an influential body of work infused with an adventurous spirit and featuring a star lineup of collaborators such as Alicia Keys, Peter Gabriel and Philip Glass. Kidjo’s latest Grammy award came in 2022 for her most recent album of original music, Mother Nature, which is both a love letter to the planet and a celebration of musical diversity. It saw her joining forces with the most captivating young creators of West African music, Afrobeat, Afro-pop, hip-hop and R&B. Kidjo’s Mother Nature tour is now coming to the Hong Kong Arts Festival, promising an evening of joyous musicality and the sublime sounds of the African diaspora. Don’t miss your chance to see the artist described by The Guardian as one of the most influential women in the world!

Chamber Concert by Soloists of Bayerisches Staatsorchester (Bavarian State Orchestra) Introduction Colourful Chamber Music Masterworks for Strings and WindsThe Bavarian State Orchestra is one of the oldest and most revered classical ensembles in the world, celebrating its 500th anniversary in 2023. Esteemed conductors have shaped the orchestra throughout its long history, including such illustrious personalities as Richard Strauss, Sir Georg Solti and Zubin Mehta. In 2023, the ensemble was voted “Orchestra of the Year” for the ninth time running by Opernwelt magazine. Eight elite musicians from the orchestra have come together to form a dedicated chamber ensemble. Impressive soloists in their own right, they unite to perform infrequently heard masterworks including Nielsen’s light-hearted Serenata in vano (Serenade in Vain) and the passionate first movement Quartettsatz from Schubert’s intended string quartet No 12. Schubert’s magnificent Octet in F Major provides the crowning conclusion to a sparkling and intimate evening of musical brilliance.