Stage productions and performances in Hong Kong
The productions our critics recommend catching before they close.
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The 8th edition pairs Cantonese opera with Kunqu from Mainland troupes, 11–26 October 2026 at West Kowloon's Xiqu Centre.
Two verismo tragedies, one night — Opera Hong Kong's double bill runs 8-11 October 2026 at the Cultural Centre.
The Broadway musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory makes its Hong Kong debut on 4 November 2026 at the Cultural Centre's Grand Theatre.
Netflix comedian and 1,001-night stand-up record holder Sammy Obeid plays Soho House Hong Kong for one night only, 27 October 2026.
Irish-American comedian Des Bishop plays TIDES in Hung Hom on 31 October 2026. Tickets from HK$599, all seated.
A 53-year-old trains for three years to become a martial hero, then comes home to a city with no villains left. HKRep's new play, 19 Sep–4 Oct.
A new full-length ballet inspired by the Dunhuang grottoes and Hesse's Siddhartha, 16-18 October at the Grand Theatre. Dates, venue and ticket prices.
Fresh off sold-out London shows, Saaj Raja's solo comedy-theatre hour plays Soho House on 24 September and Fa Gai in Central on 25 September.
Audience members guess flat rents and quiz real-vs-fake Pizza Hut menus in this one-night panel comedy game show in Wan Chai, 22 September.
The Backstage Comedy founder headlines his own Hong Kong Comedy Season stand-up night at Central's Fa Gai, 19 September.
Four Cantonese opera virtuosos lead a brand-new production at Sha Tin Town Hall, 11–13 September, with English surtitles throughout.
A NIDA-trained comedian who's played 65 countries brings her newest hour to Central's BaseHall 2, 12 September.
The comedian returns to Hong Kong on 22 November, playing AsiaWorld-Expo — dates, ticket tiers and age limits.
The 25th anniversary tour plays HKAPA Wan Chai across two runs, 4–6 and 11–13 September. Dates, prices and ages.
Hong Kong Dance Company's family musical plays six shows only, 8–16 August. Tickets from HK$100, plus an Ocean Park deal.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS plays the Xiqu Centre's Grand Theatre, 6 August–6 September. Dates, prices and how to book.
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre brings its Sigur Rós-scored Lunar Halo to West Kowloon's Xiqu Centre, 10–12 July.
The Olivier-winning rock opera makes its Hong Kong debut at the Cultural Centre, 8 July–1 August.
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