Cover Lucas Jerkander in ’You Are More Than You Know’ by the Hong Kong Ballet and Pure Fitness, which is one of the February arts events (Photo: courtesy of Pure Fitness and the HKBallet)
Lucas Jerkander in ’You Are More Than You Know’ by the Hong Kong Ballet and Pure Fitness, which is one of the February arts events (Photo: courtesy of Pure Fitness and the HKBallet)
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February is the season of love—whether you’re celebrating with your significant other on Valentine’s Day or cherishing time with family during Chinese New Year, the month brims with occasions to connect and celebrate
February brings an exuberant mix of romance, culture and creativity across Hong Kong. From intimate candlelit concerts and elegant qipao showcases to bold flamenco performances and avant-garde exhibitions, the city’s arts scene offers experiences for every taste. Whether you’re admiring dim sum-inspired installations, enjoying a flamenco performance, or joining a ballet-meets-fitness workshop, each event is a great chance for some family fun or the perfect date night. Expect international artists, immersive installations and distinct perspectives blending East and West.
Here are 10 of this month’s most exciting arts and culture events to inspire your calendar: from gallery showings in Central to exhilarating dance performances and celebrations set in heritage buildings—all proving that February in Hong Kong is far more than a month of love: it’s a celebration of creative connection.
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1. ‘Tiempo de Cosecha’
Above Esencia Flamenca will stage ‘Tiempo de Cosecha’ in February to celebrate the dance company’s 10th anniversary (Photo: courtesy of Esencia Flamenca)
Esencia Flamenca will stage ‘Tiempo de Cosecha’ in February to celebrate the dance company’s 10th anniversary (Photo: courtesy of Esencia Flamenca)
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When: Until February 1
Where: Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre, Sai Wan Ho
What: Flamenco company Esencia Flamenca marks its 10th anniversary with Tiempo de Cosecha, a passionate showcase of dance, song and guitar. Founded in 2015 by dancer Mariko Drayton, the troupe brings professional performers from Spain to celebrate flamenco’s cultural depth. Originating from southern Spain, the art form fuses cante (song), baile (dance) and toque (musicianship) in an expression both fierce and soulful. Recognised by Unesco in 2010 as World Intangible Cultural Heritage, flamenco unfolds here in full emotional splendour with rhythmic footwork, haunting vocals and vivid storytelling.
2. ‘Paradise Untamed’
Above Lindsey McAlister and her paintings at ‘Paradise Untamed’, which is one of the February arts events (Photo: courtesy of the artist and The Spectacle Group)
Lindsey McAlister and her paintings at ‘Paradise Untamed’, which is one of the February arts events (Photo: courtesy of the artist and The Spectacle Group)
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When: Until February 5
Where: The Spectacle Group, Shop G & 2/F, 2 Somerset Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon
What: Theatre director Lindsey McAlister’s debut solo exhibition Paradise Untamed unveils a vibrant collection painted throughout 2025. Known for her decades in theatre, McAlister channels her sense of movement and rhythm into her canvases. Her paintings, filled with exuberant colour and gestural brushstrokes, blur the line between abstraction and nature—revealing birds, eyes and organic shapes hidden within swirling landscapes. A testament to creative release, the exhibition celebrates the fearless joy of painting.
3. ‘Tuscan Miracles’
Above ‘Libido’ by Yuka Hamamoto, showed at ‘Tuscan Miracles’, which is one of the February arts events (Photo: courtesy of the artist and Sansiao Gallery HK)
‘Libido’ by Yuka Hamamoto, showed at ‘Tuscan Miracles’, which is one of the February arts events (Photo: courtesy of the artist and Sansiao Gallery HK)
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When: Until February 16
Where: Sansiao Gallery HK, 1/F, Room 104-5 Wilson House, 19-27 Wyndham Street, Central
What: Tuscan Miracles brings together six Hong Kong and Japanese contemporary artists, examining how simplicity in art parallels the essence of cooking. The Chinese title 清炒奇蹟 (“Plain Stir-fry Miracle”) reflects this balance—where humble techniques yield extraordinary results. Through painting, sculpture and mixed media, the exhibition explores how minimal gestures can evoke rich emotion, transforming the everyday into something profound.
4. ‘Paint’ by Spencer Sweeney
Above ‘Kama on Halloween’ (2025) by Spencer Sweeney, shown at ‘Paint’, which is one of the February arts events (Image: courtesy of Spencer Sweeney, Ringo Cheung and Gagosian)
‘Kama on Halloween’ (2025) by Spencer Sweeney, shown at ‘Paint’, which is one of the February arts events (Image: courtesy of Spencer Sweeney, Ringo Cheung and Gagosian)
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When: Until February 28
Where: Gagosian, 7/F Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central
What: American artist Spencer Sweeney presents Paint, a collection of vibrant new works inspired by jazz’s improvisational spirit. Infused with pop culture and art history, his portraits and self-portraits channel the energy of Henri Matisse, Giorgio de Chirico and Bob Thompson. Sweeney’s freewheeling approach merges spontaneity with emotion, capturing the bold pulse of Neo-Expressionism. As part of the installation, he transforms the gallery into a performative space, inviting collaboration with musicians and visual artists.
5. ‘Double Umami’ by Lousy and David Leung
Above ‘Kiss on Dim Sum Paper 1’ (2025) by Lousy, shown at ‘Double Umami’, which is one of the February arts events (Image: courtesy of the artist and JPS Gallery)
Above ‘Pineapple Fork Burn the Bun’ (edition of 4) (2025) by David Leung, fixed inside bamboo steamer by Lui Ming, shown at ‘Double Umami’, which is one of the February arts events (Image: courtesy of the artist and JPS Gallery)
‘Kiss on Dim Sum Paper 1’ (2025) by Lousy, shown at ‘Double Umami’, which is one of the February arts events (Image: courtesy of the artist and JPS Gallery)
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When: Until March 7
Where: JPS Gallery Hong Kong, G/F, 88–90 Staunton Street, Central
What: Double Umami transforms JPS Gallery into a whimsical teahouse celebrating Hong Kong’s yum cha (tea drinking) culture. Photographer David Leung and street artist Lousy reinterpret familiar rituals through humour and nostalgia. Expect dim sum-inspired installations, cultural symbolism and limited-edition sauces created with chefs Sam Lui, known for her private kitchen project Wendy’s Wok, and May Chow. The result is a lively sensory experience that blends taste, memory and imagination.
6. ‘Waterfalls and Magpies’
Above ‘Four for a Boy’ by Nuria Mora (Image: courtesy of the artist and Whitestone Gallery)
‘Four for a Boy’ by Nuria Mora (Image: courtesy of the artist and Whitestone Gallery)
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When: Until March 14
Where: Whitestone Gallery, 7/F, M Place, 54 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang
What: Renowned Spanish artist Nuria Mora unveils her first Hong Kong solo show, Waterfalls and Magpies. Inspired by a personal encounter with a magpie—a symbol of fear in the West but joy in the East—Mora explores duality, perception and renewal. Her abstract geometric works reflect how cultural narratives shape emotion, inviting viewers to reframe fear into hope through artful reinterpretation.
7. ‘In the Mood for Qipao’
Above Cheongsam Parlor at ‘In the Mood for Qipao’, which is one of the February arts events (Photo: courtesy of The Repulse Bay)
Cheongsam Parlor at ‘In the Mood for Qipao’, which is one of the February arts events (Photo: courtesy of The Repulse Bay)
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When: February 1 to March 15
Where: The Repulse Bay
What: The Repulse Bay celebrates Shanghai-born author Eileen Chang’s enduring love for qipao with In the Mood for Qipao, presented in collaboration with Shanghai tailoring studio Cheongsam Parlor. The showcase, A Pocket-Sized Drama: Eileen Chang’s Wardrobe, features bespoke creations inspired by Chang’s portraits, letters and writings. Beyond the exhibition, themed talks, film screenings and afternoon teas transport guests into the refined elegance of mid-20th-century Shanghai chic.
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8. CandleNight
Above A CandleNight concert at The Murray, which is one of the February arts events (Photo: courtesy of EGA)
A CandleNight concert at The Murray, which is one of the February arts events (Photo: courtesy of EGA)
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When: February 1 to 25
Where: Various locations
What: Events group EGA brings its acclaimed CandleNight concerts to The Big Top at AIA for the first time, illuminating the venue with over 10,000 candles (flameless, of course). Performances feature music from Disney, Studio Ghibli and Harry Potter, alongside romantic classics such as My Heart Will Go On and All I Ask of You. St Valentine’s weekend concerts at HKU Hall and The Murray offer an intimate dining and music experience perfect for couples.
9. ‘You Are More Than You Know’
Above ‘You Are More Than You Know’, which is one of the February arts events (Photo: courtesy of Pure Fitness and the HKBallet)
‘You Are More Than You Know’, which is one of the February arts events (Photo: courtesy of Pure Fitness and the HKBallet)
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When: February 7 and 8
Where: Pure Fitness, IFC Mall, Central
What: This collaboration between the Hong Kong Ballet and Pure Fitness merges dance and wellbeing in a 1.5-hour workshop led by the dance company’s resident choreographer Shen Jie and coryphée Jeremy Chan. Participants discover how ballet’s core techniques—alignment, posture and rhythm—build strength and balance. Accessible to all fitness levels, You Are More Than You Know reframes ballet as both art and mindful movement for a more grounded, graceful body.
10. ‘Lotus in Gold, Un-do (Central Version)’
Above ‘Lotus in Gold, Un-do (Central Version)’, which is one of the February arts events (Photo: courtesy of the artist and Fringe Festival)
‘Lotus in Gold, Un-do (Central Version)’, which is one of the February arts events (Photo: courtesy of the artist and Fringe Festival)
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When: February 9 and 10
Where: Fringe Club, Central
What: Lotus in Gold, Un-do reimagines The Golden Lotus, a 16th-century Chinese novel by Lanling Xiaoxiaosheng, through a fusion of contemporary dance and traditional Chinese theatre. The original text tells the story of a corrupt, wealthy merchant and his fifth wife, Pan Jinlian (whose name translates to “Golden Lotus”). It is considered the first, long, single-authored novel in Chinese history, featuring explicit content and deep social critique.
Performer Wayson Poon embodies both male and female roles in this provocative retelling of desire, corruption and femininity. Guests are invited to wear qipao and stay for a post-show dance party, blurring boundaries between stage and audience in a daring celebration of East-meets-modern performance.
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Zabrina is the Senior Editor, Arts and Culture of Tatler Hong Kong. She specialises in performing arts, visual art and film. Her wanderlust was first fuelled by the Mighty Rovers Antarctica Expedition 2010. Over the years, she has interviewed A-list artists and filmmakers, including Oscar winners Chlóe Zhao and Tim Yip, Golden Horse winner Sylvia Chang, In the Mood for Love cinematographer Christopher Doyle, Pachinko author Min Jin Lee, and Coachella’s first Chinese solo singer Jackson Wang. She won gold at the WAN-IFRA Asian Media Awards for her 2021 feature on the waves of hate crimes targeting Asian Americans.
