It’s that time of year again! Hong Kong is gearing up to host an array of creative experiences this spring. From a mesmerising new teamLab installation to much-anticipated annual events like Art Basel Hong Kong, travellers will be immersed in art on the banks of Victoria Harbour.
Dazzling New Experiences to Explore
- Art@Harbour 2024: teamLab “Continuous” – March 25 to June 2
Kick-start your artsy adventure with teamLab’s groundbreaking “Continuous” installation on Central Harbourfront. Part of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD)’s Art@Harbour 2024, hundreds of glowing egg-shaped structures come alive with ever-changing colors and sounds, responding to visitors’ interactions.
- WestK FunFest: “Ephemeral” – March 16 to April 7
Next, admire digital art facades illuminating the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade, then continue the evening at WestK FunFest, where an award-winning, large-scale immersive art installation features a world of giant, vibrant inflatable “bubble-tecture”.
- ComplexCon Hong Kong – March 22 to 24
A must for pop culture lovers, ComplexCon Hong Kong will also be in town. The expertly curated festival features the world’s most influential brands and artists, creating an unforgettable experience that blends fashion, sneakers, art, food, music, inspiration, and more. It will be making its international debut at AsiaWorld Expo, just minutes away from Hong Kong International Airport.
The Return of Landmark Art Events
- Art Basel Hong Kong – March 28 to 30
A cornerstone of the art season, Art Basel Hong Kong needs no introduction. Taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the prestigious art fair will return with more than 240 world-class galleries and 16 large-scale installations.
- Art Central – March 27 to 31
Returning to Central Harbourfront after four years, Art Central will once again showcase boundary-pushing contemporary art from the region’s most forward-thinking galleries, as well as a new sector, “Neo”, devoted to first-time exhibitors.
- Hong Kong Palace Museum & M+ – March 16 to April 11
Love the classics? In West Kowloon Cultural District, one of the harbour’s coolest districts, see masterpieces from London’s National Gallery at the Hong Kong Palace Museum’s “Botticelli to Van Gogh” exhibition, then pop over to M+ for the impressive “Noir & Blanc” exhibition on black-and-white photography.
Meanwhile, the Arts in Hong Kong Harbour Tour, arranged by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, will offer front-row seats to the artistic wonders along the sea. More details to follow on discoverhongkong.com.
Can’t visit this spring? Don’t worry. As Asia’s leading art destination, Hong Kong offers exciting creative experiences all year. Book your trip to Hong Kong, where diverse art experiences await!
