05
Jun
28
Jun
The Magic Hour
For event programme, please refer to Chinese version.
Date:05 Jun (Fri) - 28 Jun (Sun)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
14
May
17
May
THE CAT IN THE HAT
BELOVED BY CHILDREN AND PARENTS ALIKE!
West End Wilma
CHARMING…PLAYFUL…LOVELY
The Stage
Experience mischief and mayhem in this acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat.
From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure.
The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging theatre experience for children aged 3+, based on the best-selling book.
Look out! You might get to meet the Cat in the Hat after the show and continue the mayhem!
Running time: Approximately 50 mins with no interval
Age recommendation: 3+
There is no minimum age for this performance and all audience members must have their own ticket.
Performances for schools are available during weekday mornings. For more information, please call Kamun on 2547 7150 or email Kamun.Yau@aba-productions.com for more information.
Please note that there will be no refund or partial refunds on discounts once tickets have been issued and paid for.
West End Wilma
CHARMING…PLAYFUL…LOVELY
The Stage
Experience mischief and mayhem in this acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat.
From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure.
The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging theatre experience for children aged 3+, based on the best-selling book.
Look out! You might get to meet the Cat in the Hat after the show and continue the mayhem!
Running time: Approximately 50 mins with no interval
Age recommendation: 3+
There is no minimum age for this performance and all audience members must have their own ticket.
Performances for schools are available during weekday mornings. For more information, please call Kamun on 2547 7150 or email Kamun.Yau@aba-productions.com for more information.
Please note that there will be no refund or partial refunds on discounts once tickets have been issued and paid for.
Date:14 May (Thu) - 17 May (Sun)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
08
May
23
May
The Return of Siu Luk
For event programme, please refer to Chinese version.
Date:08 May (Fri) - 23 May (Sat)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
06
May
09
May
Academy Drama: The Wonderful World of Dissocia by Anthony Neilson
The Wonderful World of Dissocia is a weird and magical play that takes a trip away from reality, exploring a world of psychological disconnection.
Date:06 May (Wed) - 09 May (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
02
May
03
May
Alexandre Dumas' Three Musketeers: When East Meets West
This ambitious production reimagines Henri Diamant-Berger’s 1921 silent film Les Trois Mousquetaires through a bold fusion of Chinese martial arts, Western classical music, and live performance. Schools of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts—Music, Drama, Film & Television—collaborate to bring this legendary tale to the stage.
French composer and conductor Béatrice Thiriet leads the artistic direction, composing original music, conducting live performances, and guiding HKAPA students in composition and performance. Alongside, filmmaker Jérôme Diamant-Berger, grandson of Henri Diamant-Berger, enriches the festival with workshops and talks on cinema history, production, and preservation, offering unique insight into the legacy of early film and its enduring influence.
This union of stage and screen creates a vibrant celebration of art across cultures and generations.
In Cantonese with English surtitles.
French composer and conductor Béatrice Thiriet leads the artistic direction, composing original music, conducting live performances, and guiding HKAPA students in composition and performance. Alongside, filmmaker Jérôme Diamant-Berger, grandson of Henri Diamant-Berger, enriches the festival with workshops and talks on cinema history, production, and preservation, offering unique insight into the legacy of early film and its enduring influence.
This union of stage and screen creates a vibrant celebration of art across cultures and generations.
In Cantonese with English surtitles.
Date:02 May (Sat) - 03 May (Sun)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
02
May
03
May
Alexandre Dumas' Three Musketeers: When East Meets West
Artistically directed by Tang Shu-wing, conducted by French guest conductor and music director Béatrice Thiret, and re-edited by filmmaker Jérôme Diamant‑Berger. Built around Henri Diamant‑Berger’s 1921 French silent film The Three Musketeers, the work reimagines the classic through a contemporary dialogue with the Chinese literary masterpiece Water Margin. The visual language of French silent film will be combined with original music composed by students from the Composition and Electronic Music Department and a newly written Cantonese script, performed by students from the School of Music and the School of Drama, and multimedia content created by students from the School of Film and Television.
Date:02 May (Sat) - 03 May (Sun)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
01
May
02
May
School of Dance Summer Performances
Date:01 May (Fri) - 02 May (Sat)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
18
Apr
24
Apr
Academy Cello Festival 2026
We welcome you to the Academy Cello Festival 2026 at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts between April 18-24, 2026. We eagerly await your presence at our concerts and we thank you for the continuing support in advance for joining us in the William Au Concert Hall.
18 April Saturday 19:30
Opening Concert - Celestial Harmonies
19 April Sunday 15:00
Junior Music Programme Showcase
20 April Monday 19:30
Friends and Neighbours Concert - Tianjin Juilliard School Cellists
21 April Tuesday 19:30
Alumni Concert
*The Academy free event, e-tickets are released for registration three hours before the start of the performance via the “Academy e-Ticketing System” on a first-come-first-served basis
22 April Wednesday 19:30
Academy Cello Soloists
24 April Friday 19:30
Gala Closing Concert - Symphonic Cellos
18 April Saturday 19:30
Opening Concert - Celestial Harmonies
19 April Sunday 15:00
Junior Music Programme Showcase
20 April Monday 19:30
Friends and Neighbours Concert - Tianjin Juilliard School Cellists
21 April Tuesday 19:30
Alumni Concert
*The Academy free event, e-tickets are released for registration three hours before the start of the performance via the “Academy e-Ticketing System” on a first-come-first-served basis
22 April Wednesday 19:30
Academy Cello Soloists
24 April Friday 19:30
Gala Closing Concert - Symphonic Cellos
Date:18 Apr (Sat) - 24 Apr (Fri)
Venue:William Au Concert Hall
24
Mar
28
Mar
Academy Opera: La Cenerentola
Date:24 Mar (Tue) - 28 Mar (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
16
Mar
21
Mar
Academy Drama: Finding the Sun by Edward Albee
Date:16 Mar (Mon) - 21 Mar (Sat)
Venue:Academy Studio Theatre
03
Apr
(Wed)
Academy Piano Festival - Prokofiev Meets the Great Romantics (3 April 2024)
Following the success of last year’s Rachmaninoff Piano Festival, this year we are presenting ‘Prokofiev Meets the Great Romantics’ Piano Festival from 29 March to 3 April. Program includes sonatas by Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, Liszt and Prokofiev performed by our distinguished staff, alumni and students.
3.4.2024 programme and performers: Prokofiev Sonata No.4 in C minor, Op.29 - Amy Sze; Prokofiev Sonata No.9 in C major, Op.103 - Kwok Pak Yu; Chopin Sonata No.3 in B minor, Op.58 - Tao Chang
3.4.2024 programme and performers: Prokofiev Sonata No.4 in C minor, Op.29 - Amy Sze; Prokofiev Sonata No.9 in C major, Op.103 - Kwok Pak Yu; Chopin Sonata No.3 in B minor, Op.58 - Tao Chang
Date: 03 Apr (Wed)
Venue: William Au Concert Hall
03
Mar
(Sun)
HKAPA Open Day 2024
The Academy will present its annual Open Day on Sunday March 3 this year, filled with over a hundred free performing arts events prepared by students and faculty from six Schools on the Wanchai Main Campus and the Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus in Pokfulam of the Academy. Some activities will make use of artificial intelligence (AI) and art technology, providing visitors with an immensely joyful and unique experience.
A wide array of performing arts activities includes a performance by Junior Symphony Orchestra, concerts of Chinese and Western music, excerpt performances of musicals, drama, Cantonese opera, Dance open classes, film and television screenings, as well as guided tours for immersive performing arts activities. Furthermore, visitors can even go to backstage to discover the secrets behind the scenes, including stage design, props and costumes making, as well as stage effects exhibitions, indulging themselves in the world of performing arts on the day. The “On Stage @HKAPA Digital” of the Academy Library also allows visitors to step onto different stages as the character of the Academy productions virtually and take a digital photo. The Academy heartily welcomes everyone to embark on an amazing journey exploring the integration of AI and art technology in performing arts.
Free admission, no registration required.
Opening hours:
Wanchai Main Campus: 10 am – 5 pm
Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus: 1 pm – 5 pm*
*Free shuttle bus services between the Wanchai Main Campus and the Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus in Pokfulam will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis
Download programme leaflet
Please follow the social media channels of the Academy for the latest update.
A wide array of performing arts activities includes a performance by Junior Symphony Orchestra, concerts of Chinese and Western music, excerpt performances of musicals, drama, Cantonese opera, Dance open classes, film and television screenings, as well as guided tours for immersive performing arts activities. Furthermore, visitors can even go to backstage to discover the secrets behind the scenes, including stage design, props and costumes making, as well as stage effects exhibitions, indulging themselves in the world of performing arts on the day. The “On Stage @HKAPA Digital” of the Academy Library also allows visitors to step onto different stages as the character of the Academy productions virtually and take a digital photo. The Academy heartily welcomes everyone to embark on an amazing journey exploring the integration of AI and art technology in performing arts.
Free admission, no registration required.
Opening hours:
Wanchai Main Campus: 10 am – 5 pm
Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus: 1 pm – 5 pm*
*Free shuttle bus services between the Wanchai Main Campus and the Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus in Pokfulam will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis
Download programme leaflet
Please follow the social media channels of the Academy for the latest update.
Date: 03 Mar (Sun)
Venue: Academy Atrium
