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300 Years of Cantonese Opera: The Transition | The 54th Hong Kong Arts Festival by Hong Kong Arts Festival Society Ltd at Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall, in 13–15 March 2026. You can view the 300 Years of Cantonese Opera: The Transition | The 54th Hong Kong Arts Festival event venue, event theme, etc. on this page.


  • Festivals Event Name: 300 Years of Cantonese Opera: The Transition | The 54th Hong Kong Arts Festival
  • Related Themes: Chinese Opera - Arts / Cultural - Festivals
  • Organiser(s): Hong Kong Arts Festival Society Ltd
  • Festival Description: The Hong Kong Arts Festival continues its 300 Years of Cantonese Opera initiative with part two – The Transition – which celebrates the artistry and legacy of the unique art form during its golden age. The three-year project is led by Yuen Siu-fai, one of the most esteemed Cantonese opera artists with an illustrious career spanning seven decades. This year’s programme showcases the richness of Cantonese opera through an epic production created by Yuen himself.
    * This is part of the 54th Hong Kong Arts Festival
    Photo | © Hong Kong Arts Festival
  • Festival Date: 13–15 March 2026
  • Festival Time: 7:30pm, 13–14 March;
    2:30pm, 15 March
  • Venue Remarks: Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall
  • Ticketing: Tickets available at URBTIX from 9 December 2025
    Advance Booking period: 16 October–28 November 2025. (Please refer to event website for details.)
  • Ticket_Price: Various Prices
    Please refer to event website for details.
  • Website: www.hk.artsfestival.org/sc/programme/300-Years-of-Cantonese-Opera-Transition?utm_source=hktb&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=2026_54th_300years-of-canto-opera&utm_content=en_20251013_300-year
  • Tel: 2828 2430
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