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T H E
July & August
H O T T E S T
H A P P E N I N G S
21-22 July
6-7 Jul
Celebrate Bernstein
On Broadway!
Marking the centenary of one of America’s
greatest musical icons is this colourful and
glitzy parade of Leonard Bernstein’s greatest
Broadway musical hits, including New York, New
York, Glitter and be Gay, Maria and more. Held
at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall.
www.hkphil.org
Beauty and the Beast
on Ice
The Russian Ice Stars bring their dazzling
interpretation of Beauty and the Beast to Hong
Kong. Combining an original musical score,
exciting choreography, beautiful sets, costumes,
special effects, and some of the world’s finest ice
skaters and aerial acrobats, the Russian Ice Stars
bring the enchanted story to life in a way only they
can. www.hkticketing.com.hk
A R O U N D
27-31 Jul
Ani-Com
Ani-Com and Games is Hong Kong's hottest
event in the digital entertainment, comics,
animation, video games and toys and collectibles
arena, featuring stage forums and presentations,
model kit competitions and comic Master's
autograph sessions. http://www.ani-com.hk
28 Jul,
25 Aug,
22 Sept
Eat Pray Art
Hong Kong is the third largest art market, while
also a paradise for food, drink and parties.
Accidental Art is launching a curated Eat-Pray-
Art Immerse Day for true art lovers and lifestyle
pursuers. The three-hour experience enables
visitors to taste creative food while discovering
hidden art galleries in the busiest district of
Hong Kong. The combination of gallery art,
street art and culinary art makes for a real life
style experience! www.eventbrite.hk
Bob Dylan
Mike Shinoda
In his first solo performance in Hong Kong
Mike Shinoda, co-lead vocalist for multi-
platinum Grammy-Award winning rock band
Linkin Park, will perform songs from his
upcoming debut solo album Post Traumatic.
www.hkticketing.com.hk
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www.playtimes.com.hk
4 Aug
Legendary American singer songwriter Bob Dylan
returns to Hong Kong for the first time in seven
years, and for the first time since being awarded
the Nobel Prize in Literature. During his career
Dylan has sold more than 125 million records.
Don’t miss the chance to see him perform live.
www.hkticketing.com.hk
9-12
Aug
7 Aug
T O W N
Genée International
Ballet Competition
The annual flagship event of the Royal Academy
of Dance attracts the best young ballet dancers
from around the world. It offers them the unique
opportunity to work with renowned teachers and
choreographers for five days before competing
for medals in the final at City Hall on 12 August.
It is only the second time in 87 years that the
competition has taken place in Hong Kong.
www.hkticketing.com.hk
25 Aug
International Reggae
SKA Festival 2018
Now in its fourth year, the Hong Kong
International Reggae SKA Festival (HKIRSF)
brings some of the world’s finest full size bands
to the heart of Central. Building on the success of
last year’s sold out event, HKIRSF have continued
to bring the uplifting and joyous Jamaican
musical genre to the city. This year’s event will
take place at PMQ. #hkirsf2018 www.hkirsf.com
For more events go to www.playtimes.com.hk