What art lovers can do with one week in Hong Kong
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Want to explore Hong Kong’s art scene but not sure where to go?
HK has a diverse art world, with the classic and the contemporary living side-by-side to keep the entire city bustling.
This Arts Month, the Hong Kong Tourism Board is putting the spotlight on its vibrant works of art through must-see exhibitions, world-class art fairs, and interactive experiences that every art lover would love.
If you’re spending a week in HK soon and want to dive into the heart of its energetic art scene, let this curated bucket list of events and activities guide you through your trip.
Live: Hong Kong Art Exhibition
March 20-May 5
Nineteen artists in HK’s contemporary art world will be at Live: Hong Kong Art Exhibition to showcase their recent masterpieces across various media—from painting and ink art, to ceramics and sculpture, to video, installation, and multimedia.
Participating artists include Chu Hing-wah, Angela Yuen, Inkgo Lam, Ross Yau, Hung Keung, Leung Mee-ping, Joseph Chan, Chan Wai-lap, Chan Kwan-lok, Jess Leung, Raymond Fung, Wong Hau-kwei, anothermountainman (Wong Ping-pui, Stanley), Wong Chung-yu, Wong Chun-hei, Wong Lai-ching, Fiona, Hung Hoi, Hung Fai, and Law Yuk-mui.
According to the Hong Kong Museum of Art, this will be the first time that a lot of artists will create on-site and turn the gallery into an open studio, making the experience of attendees one for the books.
Don’t skip the miniature studios at The Wing on the ground floor, where the displays will bare the artists’ creative inspiration behind their works and take you to a place where their ideas were still in their early stages.
The video series Studio and Beyond is also worth checking out as it’s guided by the artists themselves, using their own studios “as a lens to reflect the unique artistic ecology of Hong Kong.”
Live: Hong Kong Art Exhibition will take place at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Admission is free.
ComplexCon
March 21-22
How about a weekend at ComplexCon Hong Kong 2026?
This groundbreaking festival and exhibition, taking place on March 21-22, is perfect for lovers of style, sneakers, pop culture, music, art, food, and innovation.
In this event, Artistic Director Kasing Lung lends his exceptional style and visionary creativity to put together an entire weekend filled with exclusive releases from the hottest brands, immersive experiences, panel discussions, and fun performances.
Among its highlights is the Complex Live! Concert, which will be headlined by rising rapper Yeat on March 21 and K-pop star JENNIE on March 22. Their performances will mark some firsts for them: Yeat’s first performance in Asia, and JENNIE’s HK solo headliner debut.
ComplexCon will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo. Tickets are available on Klook and Trip.com.
Art Basel
March 27-29
Happening on March 27-29, Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 is gathering 240 top galleries from 41 countries and territories.
A total of 32 galleries from Australia, Japan, South Korea, the Greater China region, Turkey, France, Georgia, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United States will be showcasing their art for the first time.
New sectors include Echoes, which will put on display some works made within the past five years by up to three artists, as well as Encounters, featuring large-scale installations, sculptures, and performances by four Asia-based curators: Mami Kataoka, Isabella Tam, Alia Swastika, and Hirokazu Tokuyama.
You can also enjoy free access to film screenings, collaborative events with HK’s cultural institutions, and Conversations—discussions that aim to spark active cross-cultural exchanges and connect the public with Asia’s art scene.
Art Basel Hong Kong will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Get your tickets here.
Art Central
March 25-29
Every year, Art Central showcases emerging talent from the most innovative galleries in Asia as well as established artists from different parts of the globe.
In its 2026 edition, VIPs, collectors, curators, critics, and art lovers will get to see over 100 galleries with 500 artists sharing the best in contemporary art now through museum-quality artworks, installations, video art, performances, and beyond.
The five-day program will take place at Central Harbourfront, an architect-designed structure with a stunning view of Victoria Harbour. It’s just a quick walk from Art Basel at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and a short ferry trip away from the M+ museum and the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
Get your tickets here.
Art Rover: Open-Top Sightseeing Bus
For the ultimate travel experience, go on an open-top Art Rover sightseeing bus tour.
The tour lets you connect with Hong Kong’s creative scene on a bus. Through audio guides, you can learn more about the city’s artistic gems such as the Tai Kwun, Man Mo Temple, Statue Square, and more.
The bus departs every 30 minutes, and the ride takes around 80 minutes.
The best part? The final stop is at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where you can continue taking in the endless creative inspiration that HK has to offer.
You can get tickets for the Art Rover here.
The Hong Kong Arts Month is taking place in March. Check out the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s full lineup of events and activities here.
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