Launched in 1973, the Hong Kong Arts Festival is a major annual Festival in the region and one of Asia's premier cultural events. Each year the Festival offers a broad spectrum of programmes of music and performing arts, ranging from classical fare to cutting-edge productions. In 2013, the Festival presented over 1,500 artists in some 140 performances and another 200 PLUS events, including 13 world premieres and 17 Asian premieres.
The Festival is a non-profit organization. About 30% of its annual income is covered by government funding, about 40% by box office revenue, and the remaining 30% comes from sponsorships and donations from corporations, individuals, and charitable foundations.
Address: Hong Kong Arts Festival Society Ltd., Room 1205, 12/F, 2 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Phone: (+852) 2824 3555
Fax: (+852) 2824 3798, (+852) 2824 3722
E-mail: afgen@hkaf.org
www.hk.artsfestival.org