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Hong Kong Phil Will Perform Hisaishi and Brahms in June
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) will perform a concert led by Long Yu featuring music by Joe Hisaishi and Johannes Brahms next year. Learn more here!
Hong Kong Philharmonic Will Perform With Pianists Mao Fujita, Emanuel Ax, and Lang Lang
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will present three remarkable programmes this November and December, featuring Mao Fujita, Emanuel Ax and Lang Lang at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall.
Treasures From Egyptian Museums Go On Show At The Hong Kong Palace Museum
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
The Hong Kong Palace Museum will host Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums in a major exhibition organised in collaboration with the Supreme Council of Antiquities
'I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture' Exhibit on View at Alriwaq in Doha
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
M+ has announced that its critically acclaimed Special Exhibition I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture has opened at ALRIWAQ in Doha, the capital of Qatar. 
Shanghai’s MIFA 1862 Theater Announces 2025/2026 Season Featuring Global Premieres, Kerry Ellis & More
by Joshua Wright - October 14, 2025
Shanghai’s MIFA 1862 Theater has unveiled its 2025/2026 season, introducing new works and premieres from China, the UK, Russia, and Argentina, along with immersive and mixed-reality performances.
THE MESSAGE is Now Playing at the Shanghai West Bund Grand Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
The curtains have risen, and the verdict is in: The Message, the ambitious new musical adaptation of Mai Jia's revered spy novel, is a must-see event of the season.
China Merchants Foundation Will Bring GRAND DANCE POEM A DANCE OF CELESTIAL RHYTHMS Back to the Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2025
 HKDance’s critically acclaimed, Grand Dance Poem A Dance of Celestial Rhythms. presented by China Merchants Foundation, is returning to the stage from 26-28 September 2025 at Auditorium, Kwai Tsing Theatre. 
Original Taiwan Cast Of NEXT TO NORMAL Will Return For 2025 Taipei Remount
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
Following its sold-out, acclaimed 2023 national premiere run at the National Taichung Theater, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s Pulitzer-winning hit 2009 Broadway musical “Next To Normal” is coming back to Taiwan (performed in English), this time at the Taipei Performing Arts Center for a brief limited engagement in December of 2025. 
NEXT TO NORMAL Will Return to Taiwan at Taipei Performing Arts Center This December
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
Following its sold-out 2023 Taiwan premiere at the National Taichung Theater, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s Next to Normal will return this December for a limited engagement at the Taipei Performing Arts Center.
Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - August 29, 2025
A thought-provoking reworking of Mozart's popular opera.
Shanghai Chinese Orchestra Will Embark on Australian Tour
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2025
Renowned for its technical brilliance, innovative programming, and artistic excellence, the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, one of China's premier traditional orchestras, will make its long-awaited Australian debut.
Photos: TAKE A QUACK AT IT! Extends Run at Taiwan’s National Theatres
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
The hit family musical TAKE A QUACK AT IT!, a rock-infused sequel to Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, has extended its run in Taiwan following strong audience demand. Performances continue at the Weiwuying National Art and Culture Center Drama Theater and the Taichung National Opera House Chinese Theater. Check out photos from the show.
HK Phil Kicks Off 2025/26 Season with Daniel Harding and Paul Lewis
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2025
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the opening of its 2025/26 Season with a programme featuring conductor Daniel Harding and pianist Paul Lewis at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall.
Spanish Musical Puppetry DREAMING THE CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS Comes to the National Centre For the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
The Títeres Etcétera, a winner of the ASSITEJ Spain Award for Theatre for Children and Youth, will make its debut in China and present to the Chinese audience its masterpiece Dreaming the Carnival of the Animals.
Hong Kong Philharmonic Will Tour to Europe Ahead of 2025/26 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
Following the success of its Singapore and Europe tour in 2024, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will return to Europe for a four-concert tour ahead of its 2025/26 Season.
HYOGO CONCERT Comes to Hong Kong Philharmonic in October
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2025
Resident Conductor Lio Kuokman leads the HK Phil to visit Hyogo and Kawasaki of Japan and present Tchaikovsky’s spectacular First Piano Concerto with Kyohei Sorita, second prize winner at the 18th Chopin Competition.
Hong Kong Palace Museum Unveils First Exhibition Dedicated To Mughal Art
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
The Hong Kong Palace Museum has launched a new special exhibition The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Treasures of the Mughal Court from the Victoria and Albert Museum (Treasures of the Mughal Court).
Ken Ludwig's Adaptation of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Will Tour China
by Joshua Wright - July 07, 2025
The original stage play Murder on the Orient Express, adapted by Ken Ludwig, will tour 11 cities in China from October to December 2025.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Will Return to China This Fall
by Joshua Wright - July 07, 2025
The Phantom of the Opera will return to China this fall. The return was previously announced, but today's announcement in China Daily confirms a fall run. 
Qinqiang Comes to Hong Kong This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
The Chinese Culture Festival 2025 will feature a powerful showcase of Qinqiang opera, performed by Xi’an’s prestigious Youth Experimental Troupe. The event is set for this week.
Cantonese Opera Performs ZHOU YU THRICE HUMILIATED & BATTLE AT CHANGBANPO
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2025
Under the artistic direction of renowned virtuoso Yuen Siufai, audiences will be brought back to the Three Kingdoms era of fierce rivalry. Learn more about the event here!
HK Phil Concludes Season With Performances Led By Tarmo Peltokoski and Jaap Van Zweden
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2025
The Hong Kong Philharmonic will conclude its 2024/25 season with performances led by Tarmo Peltokoski and Jaap Van Zweden. Learn more about the events here!
HK Phil Will Perform the Movie Music of James Horner
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2025
HK Phil will perform the Movie Music of James Horner this September. Experience the sweeping melodies and cinematic brilliance of James Horner in a tribute to the legendary composer on the 10th anniversary of his passing.
National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra Comes to the National Center for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2025
National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra will perform at the National Center for the Performing Arts concert hall next week. Learn more about this upcoming show here!
Shanghai to Host 24th China International Arts Festival in Fall 2025
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Shanghai is set to welcome the 24th China Shanghai International Arts Festival (CSIAF) from October to November 2025. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

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