Performing Arts Venues

Fringe Club

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.hkfringe.com.hk

term:

Performing Arts Venues

The Fringe Club is an arts and cultural hub in Hong Kong. With a varied program of live performance, music, exhibitions and lectures, it also hosts a number of special-interest clubs and classes. During the annual City Festival, it hosts fringe performers from around the world. The heritage building also boasts two bars and an award-winning restaurant.

address:

2 Lower Albert Rd., Central

phone:

2521 7251

Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.hkapa.edu

term:

Performing Arts Venues

The APA is one of Hong Kong's most important performance centers. As well as large- and small-scale productions by local and international companies - many of which are world-class - APA students put on their own opera, drama and dance productions and concerts for the public.

address:

1 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai

openinghours:

Mon-Fri 9am-12:30pm, 2pm-5:30pm, Sat 1pm-5:30pm

phone:

2584 8500

Hong Kong Arts Centre

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.hkac.org.hk

term:

Performing Arts Venues

For a quarter of a century, the Hong Kong Arts Centre has been enhancing the city's international position in contemporary arts and arts education. Committed to nurturing creativity, the arts and cultural engagement, the centre houses numerous galleries, shops and organizations, as well as a theater and cinema. It provides rehearsal and performance spaces for many small local theater groups.

address:

2 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai

phone:

2573 4117

Hong Kong City Hall

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.lcsd.gov.hk

term:

Performing Arts Venues

City Hall has played host to more than 10,000 local and overseas arts groups since it opened in 1962. Milestone events include the first Hong Kong Arts Festival in 1973, the first Asian Arts Festival in 1976, the first International Film Festival in 1977 and an International Arts Carnival in 1982.

address:

5 Edinburgh Place, Central

phone:

2921 2838

Hong Kong Coliseum

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.lcsd.gov.hk

term:

Performing Arts Venues

Established in 1983, the Coliseum can seat 12,500 people. Used for everything from rock concerts to sumo wrestling, it's a well-equipped multi-purpose arena and a Kowloon waterfront landmark.

address:

Cheong Wan Rd., Hung Hom

openinghours:

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-noon

phone:

2355 7234, 2355 7261

Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.lcsd.gov.hk/hkcc

term:

Performing Arts Venues

Since its opening on November 8, 1989, amid much griping about its ski-jump shape, the Cultural Centre has proved one of the city's best performance venues. The Concert Hall is fitted with special acoustic facilities and an 8,000-pipe organ. The Grand Theater attracts a wide range of large-scale dance and dramatic productions, while the Studio Theater provides an intimate setting for smaller productions. It is also used for film screenings, conventions, conferences and exhibitions.

address:

10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui

openinghours:

Booking office open 10am-8pm

phone:

2734 9009

Hong Kong Stadium

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.lcsd.gov.hk/stadium/hks

term:

Performing Arts Venues

With a maximum seating capacity of 40,000, the stadium is the largest outdoor entertainment and sports venue in Hong Kong. It can host a variety of sporting, entertainment, cultural, religious and community events. Annual events include the International Rugby Sevens, Lunar New Year soccer tournaments, National Day Celebration Show and charity events such as Walk for Millions.

address:

Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay

phone:

2895 7926

Queen Elizabeth Stadium

Submitted by root on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:09

url:

www.lcsd.gov.hk

term:

Performing Arts Venues

The 3,600-seat Queen Elizabeth Stadium is situated in the heart of Wan Chai. With the competition area and spectator grandstand in close proximity, it provides a good venue for indoor sports competitions, cultural and entertainment programs, school ceremonies, religious gatherings, club activities and variety shows.

address:

18 Oi Kwan Rd., Wan Chai

openinghours:

Ticket office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, closed 1pm-2pm

phone:

2355 7282