Cover American jazz vocalist and actor Stella Cole will be coming to Hong Kong in March for a jazz concert at West Kowloon (Photo: Instagram/@stellakcole)
American jazz vocalist and actor Stella Cole will be coming to Hong Kong in March for a jazz concert at West Kowloon (Photo: Instagram/@stellakcole)
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Whether you’re drawn to jazz, contemporary art or the written word, Hong Kong’s March cultural calendar is full of movement, melody and meaning
March is a particularly exciting month for arts lovers as it is the time when the city is bustling with large-scale cultural events: Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Central, Edible Art Fair, the Hong Kong Arts Festival and the Asian Film Awards.
Outside the calendar of these major festivals, there are plenty of independent or smaller-scale events that are equally captivating and significant in showcasing the best of what the city’s artists have to offer. From avant‑garde musical performances and immersive exhibitions to literary gatherings and live jazz, March promises a cultural crescendo across Hong Kong.
This month’s programme spans genres and generations. Whether you’re inspired by poetry, contemporary choreography or experimental sound, these nine highlights embody Hong Kong’s artistic energy at its most vibrant, proving that in March, culture isn’t observed—it’s experienced.
1. Stay Connected: Supplying the Globe
Above Exhibition view of ‘Stay Connected: Supplying the Globe’, which is one of the arts events in March 2026 (Photo: courtesy of Tai Kwun)
Exhibition view of ‘Stay Connected: Supplying the Globe’, which is one of the arts events in March 2026 (Photo: courtesy of Tai Kwun)
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When: Until May 31
Where: Tai Kwun Contemporary, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central
What: Curated by Dr Pi Li and Ying Kwok, Stay Connected: Supplying the Globe examines how China’s transformation into a global manufacturing hub reshaped material life and human experience. Presented across Tai Kwun Contemporary’s JC Contemporary and F Hall galleries, the exhibition explores labour, environment and identity in a rapidly changing economy. Through installations and documentary works, participating artists trace personal and collective stories behind industrial growth and the push toward sustainable futures—revealing the intimate networks sustaining globalisation’s vast supply chains.
2. Fabergé and Cartier: Rivals, Visionaries, Mastersmiths
Above The 1905 Tsarevich Egg, which is shown at ‘Fabergé and Cartier: Rivals, Visionaries, Mastersmiths’ in March 2026 (Photo: courtesy of Liangyi Museum)
The 1905 Tsarevich Egg, which is shown at ‘Fabergé and Cartier: Rivals, Visionaries, Mastersmiths’ in March 2026 (Photo: courtesy of Liangyi Museum)
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When: Until September 1
Where: Liang Yi Museum, 181 and 199 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan
What: Liang Yi Museum and Palais Royal Hong Kong, a gallery specialising in antique and vintage jewellery, co-presents Fabergé and Cartier: Rivals, Visionaries, Mastersmiths, an exhibition that displays 105 extraordinary objects—63 pieces on loan from Palais Royal, including precision clocks and jewels; and 42 from Liang Yi Museum's own permanent collection of vanities and objets d’art. At the heart of the display is one of the most celebrated categories of Fabergé: an imperial egg.
This exhibition explores the roots of the famous Art Deco period (1919-1939): by 1900, Fabergé was the Tsarist court jeweller, and possibly the most renowned jewellery house in the world. Cartier, courting a similar royal clientele, was hot on its heels. This competition, pitting Russian splendour against a bold French modernist spirit, ultimately fuelled Art Deco, when Cartier went on to forge a new signature style that took the world by storm.
3. Threatened Species
Above An artwork by Jan Šrámek, shown at ‘Threatened Species’, which is one of the arts events in March 2026 (Photo: courtesy of the artist)
An artwork by Jan Šrámek, shown at ‘Threatened Species’, which is one of the arts events in March 2026 (Photo: courtesy of the artist)
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When: March 1–April 5
Where: Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, Shek Kip Mei
What: Threatened Species spotlights Czech illustrator Jan Šrámek’s digital reimaginings of post‑war Czechoslovak architecture from 1953 to 1989, spanning Socialist Realism, Brutalism and High Modernism. First shown in Prague, Bratislava and Brno, the exhibition now arrives in Hong Kong, tracing how these monumental forms evolved across political and artistic shifts. Co‑organised by the Consulate General of Czechia and partners including JCCAC and Page Five, the show celebrates a striking design heritage. Curator František Kast will be present at the opening cocktails on March 13.
4. Hong Kong International Literary Festival
Above Amitav Ghosh, winner of the Jnanpith award in 2018, India's highest literary honour, who will be featured at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival in March 2026 (Photo: courtesy of the author and HKILF)
Above UK-born, Hong Kong-raised writer Emma Pei Yin, who will be featured at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival in March 2026 (Photo: courtesy of the author and HKILF)
Amitav Ghosh, winner of the Jnanpith award in 2018, India's highest literary honour, who will be featured at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival in March 2026 (Photo: courtesy of the author and HKILF)
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When: March 1–8
Where: Various locations
What: Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Hong Kong International Literary Festival convenes local and international authors for a week of discussions, readings and workshops. Highlights include poetry performances, literary lunches and walking tours led by artists across the city. The festival also runs a Young Readers programme from March 2 to 13, nurturing the next generation of book lovers.
5. Where Is the Cat: The Art and Life of Benny SY Li
Above ‘Cat in a Cha Chaan Teng’ by SY Li, shown at ‘Where Is the Cat: The Art and Life of Benny SY Li’ in March 2026 (Image: courtesy of the artist and Bonhams)
‘Cat in a Cha Chaan Teng’ by SY Li, shown at ‘Where Is the Cat: The Art and Life of Benny SY Li’ in March 2026 (Image: courtesy of the artist and Bonhams)
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When: Until March 13
Where: Bonhams, Six Pacific Place, Queen’s Road East, Wanchai
What: Artist and writer Benny SY Li presents more than 30 fantastical cat-themed paintings in his exhibition, Where Is the Cat, which expresses an inner world of calm observation. A companion showcase, Echoes of a Golden Era, revisits Li’s collection of photographs, letters and artworks, offering an intimate glimpse into Hong Kong’s 1980s–1990s cultural scene.
6. Premiere Performances Jazz – Stella Cole Quartet
Above Stella Cole, who will be coming to Hong Kong in March 2026 (Photo: courtesy of Antoine Benoit Godet and Christine Vaindirlis)
Stella Cole, who will be coming to Hong Kong in March 2026 (Photo: courtesy of Antoine Benoit Godet and Christine Vaindirlis)
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When: March 2–3
Where: Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre
What: American jazz singer Stella Cole brings her acclaimed vocals from New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Centre to Hong Kong’s Tea House Theatre. Known for reinterpreting classics from the Great American Songbook, Cole bridges vintage jazz and contemporary flair, earning praise from Michael Bublé and James Taylor. Presented by Premiere Performances and WestK Performing Arts.
7. Asia Coffee Music Festival
Above Asia Coffee Music Festival, which will be launched in March 2026 (Photo: courtesy of Ah Jeng’s Coffee Club)
Asia Coffee Music Festival, which will be launched in March 2026 (Photo: courtesy of Ah Jeng’s Coffee Club)
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When: March 6–8
Where: Kai Tak Sports Park (East Village)
What: The inaugural Asia Coffee Music Festival fuses caffeine and creativity in a three-day celebration of taste and sound. Featuring four coffee competitions, over 30 regional brands, and a vibrant music stage curated by Sony Music, the festival welcomes performers Phil Lam, Cath Wong and Lagchun for a rhythmic brew of culture and lifestyle.
Don’t miss: Avantgardey returns to Hong Kong this March to perform Cantonese hits and an energetic dance
8. Free entry to M+
Above ‘Chiharu Shiota: Infinite Memory’, which is one of the free exhibitions at M+ on March 8 (Photo: courtesy of VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn, Chiharu
Shiota, Dan Leung and M+)
‘Chiharu Shiota: Infinite Memory’, which is one of the free exhibitions at M+ on March 8 (Photo: courtesy of VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn, Chiharu Shiota, Dan Leung and M+)
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When: March 8
Where: M+, West Kowloon Cultural District
What: In celebration of Art March, M+ invites the public to enjoy free admission to major exhibitions, from M+ Sigg Collection: Inner Worlds to Chiharu Shiota: Infinite Memory. Open from 10am to 8pm, the museum showcases Asia’s leading contemporary art, encouraging visitors to experience its collections and screenings without charge for one day only.
9. WestK Cabaret Nights 2026 finale
Above Crisel Consunji, who will perform at WestK Cabaret Nights 2026 in March (Photo: courtesy of the artist and WestK)
Crisel Consunji, who will perform at WestK Cabaret Nights 2026 in March (Photo: courtesy of the artist and WestK)
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When: March 10-12
Where: Tea House Theatre, Xiqu Centre, Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui
What: Marking the close of WestK Cabaret Nights 2026 is a glittering three‑night finale that fuses jazz, nostalgia and stagecraft. On 10 March, Hong Kong musical‑theatre veteran Margaret Cheung joins award‑winning pianist Joyce Cheung for Technicolour Dreams, a programme of jazz and cinematic classics where light and sound mingle in vivid harmony.
On 11 March, actor‑singer Crisel Consunji presents I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing, blending heartfelt storytelling with her signature warmth to celebrate community and creativity.
Finally, on 12 March, singer‑songwriter Alex Lam performs Songs from a Legacy, Interrupted, inspired by his 2025 single Cassette Love. The evening reflects on memory, family and musical heritage—a tender conclusion to a season defined by artistry and soul.
10. TFS
Above TFS, which will be staged in March 2026 (Photo: Instagram/@jazz.org.hk)
TFS, which will be staged in March 2026 (Photo: Instagram/@jazz.org.hk)
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When: March 12–14
Where: The Beats, East Kowloon Cultural Centre
What: Created by jazz guitarist Alan Kwan and artist Adonian Chan, TFS fuses sound, light and movement into a live experiment of technology and art. Street dancer Bobby Lam and jazz keyboardist Jordan Gheen animate Chan’s Leoi Gung Orchestra installation with electrified visuals and improvisational energy—a meditation on creation and control in a digital age.
11. Certainly
Above ‘250 cm Line Tattooed on Six Remunerated People, Espacio Aglutinador, Havana, Cuba’ by Santiago Sierra (December 1999) (Image: courtesy of Estudio Santiago Sierra and Gold)
‘250 cm Line Tattooed on Six Remunerated People, Espacio Aglutinador, Havana, Cuba’ by Santiago Sierra (December 1999) (Image: courtesy of Estudio Santiago Sierra and Gold)
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When: March 20–May 3
Where: Gold by Serakai Studio, G/F Remex Centre, Wong Chuk Hang
What: Certainly, curated by Tobias Berger, is the debut exhibition at Gold by Serakai Studio, a salon-inspired space dedicated to art and design. Taking inspiration from La Monte Young’s 1960 directive “Draw a straight line and follow it”, the show explores creativity, deviation and chance. Artists including Tozer Pak Sheung Chuen, Lousy and Santiago Sierra examine the beauty of imperfection through diverse media.
12. ‘Lucky Dragon’ presented by Rosewood Hong Kong
When: March 23 to April 22
Where: Rosewood, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
What: Rosewood Hong Kong celebrates art month this year with Lucky Dragon, a commissioned installation by Dutch artist Frankey, on view from March 23 to April 22. Inspired by Hong Kong’s cultural symbols and the number eight, the interactive sculpture invites visitors to engage through play and curiosity. Frankey will also hold an artist residency and community events during Art Basel. Complementing the exhibition are limited-edition Lucky Dragon retail pieces; an immersive yacht transfer across Victoria Harbour, available from March 25 to 29; and a series of collaborative dining and cocktail experiences featuring international chefs and bars, including Sabor, JL Dessert Bar, Maybe Sammy and Moebius. The programme reflects the hotel’s philosophy in celebrating art, culture and belonging through multisensory encounters.
13. Walter Price: Pearl Lines
Above ‘Leaky Roof’ (2025) by Walter Price, whose work will be shown at an exhibition at David Zwirner in March 2026 (Image: courtesy the artist and David Zwirner)
Above Walter Price, whose work will be shown at an exhibition at David Zwirner in March 2026 (Image: courtesy the artist)
‘Leaky Roof’ (2025) by Walter Price, whose work will be shown at an exhibition at David Zwirner in March 2026 (Image: courtesy the artist and David Zwirner)
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When: March 24–May 9
Where: David Zwirner, H Queen’s, Central
What: New York–based artist Walter Price unveils Pearl Lines, his first solo exhibition in Asia. Known for vibrantly abstract compositions, Price’s paintings blur the boundaries between representation and imagination. The works offer shifting perspectives and psychological depth, inviting viewers to linger within fluid narratives of colour and form.
14. Benjamin Bernheim in Concert
Above Benjamin Bernheim is performing in Hong Kong in a March concert supported by Rolex (Photo: courtesy of Julia Wesley)
Benjamin Bernheim is performing in Hong Kong in a March concert supported by Rolex (Photo: courtesy of Julia Wesley)
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When: March 26
Where: Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall
What: French opera singer Benjamin Bernheim, praised by German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung as having “the most beautiful tenor voice since Luciano Pavarotti”, joins conductor Victor Jacob and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra to bring a one-night programme of signature arias in a concert supported by Rolex. They will perform beloved Italian, French and German operatic classics like Puccini’s Recondita Armonia from Tosca and Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette.
15. Two Blind Women in the Snowy Tokugawa Nights – Sleeping Fires
Above ‘Two Blind Women in the Snowy Tokugawa Nights – Sleeping Fires’, a No Limits production in March 2026 (Image: courtesy of Kuro Tanino and No Limits)
‘Two Blind Women in the Snowy Tokugawa Nights – Sleeping Fires’, a No Limits production in March 2026 (Image: courtesy of Kuro Tanino and No Limits)
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When: March 27–29
Where: Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
What: Set during Japan’s Tempō era (1830-1844), which was marked by severe famines, economic decline and peasant uprisings, Japanese theatre director and playwright Kuro Tanino’s Two Blind Women in the Snowy Tokugawa Nights – Sleeping Fires evokes friendship, resilience and belonging amid a mountain village blanketed in snow. Centred on blind massage therapist Iku and her apprentice Saya, it layers sound, scent and gesture into a poetic study of trust and independence. Performed by Tanino’s Niwa Gekidan Penino troupe and commissioned by No Limits, the new work draws on the lived experiences of visually impaired people, blending theatre and sensory art in a lyrical reflection on memory, ageing and the body.
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.
