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Arts Venues
- Performing Arts Venueshttp://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/cs_pa_venue.php
  Check out the various performing venues managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Find access links to details of these venues, including facilities hiring information and more.
  
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- Hong Kong Film Archivehttp://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/HKFA/english/eindex.html
  Hong Kong Film Archive is dedicated to the preservation of Hong Kong’s film heritage, and conducts a wide variety of activities to the public that promote Hong Kong’s film culture and facilitate relevant research.
- Hong Kong Visual Arts Centrehttp://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/APO/en_US/web/apo/va_main.html
  The Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre is a branch of the Art Promotion Office. It provides well-equipped studios for trained artists practicing in the fields of sculpture, printmaking and ceramics, facilitating them in their artistic creation in holding different kinds of visual arts activities. More details can be obtained here.
Cultural Programmes
- Cultural Presentations Highlightshttp://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/indexe.html
  The Cultural Presentations Section of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department promotes arts and culture in Hong Kong through performance programmes on theatre, dance, music, Chinese Opera, family entertainment and more. View current highlights, coming attractions, and special promotions on this website.
- Audience Building and Arts Educationhttp://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/ab/en/home/index.htm
  The Audience Building Office set up in early 2000 aims at promoting knowledge and appreciation of the performing arts at community and school levels through organising various audience building schemes and arts educational activities in co-operation with arts groups and educational institutions. Find out more details here.
- Film Programmeshttp://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/filmprog/english/programmes.html
  The Film Programmes Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department seeks to promote the appreciation of film and media art in Hong Kong. Discover the various programmes it offers and publications it produces.
- Search for Cultural Programmeshttp://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/culture_search.php
  Looking for cultural programmes? Search for current and upcoming cultural programmes by venue, type or date.
  
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- My Culture Apphttp://www.lcsd.gov.hk/specials/cima/en/index.php
  Maintained by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, My Culture App brings to patrons the latest cultural programmes in a timely manner through their mobile device. The app covers cultural programmes organised solely or jointly by LCSD, as well as film programmes and museum exhibitions. Handy functions like online ticketing and event sharing on social media are well supported. Find out more details here.
- Free Entertainment Programmeshttp://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Entertainment/EntertainmentOffice/en/about/index.html
  The Entertainment Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department organises festive events and free entertainment programmes throughout Hong Kong. View their highlights and coming attractions here.
- Music Office Programmeshttp://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/MusicOffice/index.html
  The Music Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department aims to promote music activity and training throughout Hong Kong. Learn more about the various programmes and events, plus all the latest news and special offers from the Office.
- Enjoy Performing Artshttp://www.gov.hk/en/residents/culture/performart/programmes/performart.htm
  The Leisure and Cultural Services Department offers performing arts programmes ranging from the traditional to the cutting edge throughout the year. This article provides you with more information.
- Interest Classes Sponsored by the Governmenthttp://www.gov.hk/en/residents/culture/performart/programmes/interestclasses.htm
  Here you can find out a great variety of high quality, professionally conducted interest classes that are sponsored by the Government, ranging from cultural topics to special classes and library activities.
- Leisure and Cultural Activities for the Elderlyhttp://www.gov.hk/en/residents/culture/recreation/activities/elderlyact.htm
  Learn about the community support services, leisure and cultural activities available for the elderly.
- Indoor Leisure and Cultural Activities for Familieshttp://www.gov.hk/en/residents/culture/recreation/activities/indoorfamily.htm
  Here you can learn about the indoor activities provided by the Government for families in Hong Kong, including cultural activities, sports, exhibitions in museums and library activities.
Arts Festivals
- Hong Kong Arts Festivalhttp://www.hk.artsfestival.org/en/
  The Hong Kong Arts Festival is a premier international arts event that offers a four to five week long cultural feast annually from February to March in Hong Kong. Learn more about the festival here.
  
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- International Arts Carnivalhttp://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/cs_pa_festival.php
  The International Arts Carnival is held every summer for the enjoyment of children and families. Find out more about the carnival through this website.
- Thematic Arts Festivalhttp://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/cs_pa_festival.php
  The thematic arts festival is organised every autumn with a different theme set for each year. It aims to enhance the public's awareness, understanding and appreciation of the arts and culture of Hong Kong, Asia and other parts of the world and promote Hong Kong's image as a cultural metropolis of Asia. Find out more details here.
- Hong Kong International Film Festivalhttp://www.hkiff.org/en/index.php
  Hong Kong International Film Festival is one of Asia’s most reputable platforms for filmmakers, film professionals and filmgoers from all over the world to launch new works and experience outstanding cinema. Check out for more details here.
  
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URBTIX-Computerized Ticketing
- URBTIX-Computerized Ticketinghttp://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Entertainment/Ticket/en/index.php
  You can buy tickets from URBTIX at its outlets via the telephone and over the Internet. Find locations of outlets, reservations and enquiry hotlines and access the online service here.
  
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Arts Organisations
- Government Subvented Arts Organisations
  - The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestrahttp://www.hkpo.com
    From core symphonic classics to Canto-pop, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra gives over a hundred performances annually for the local community. Learn more about the Orchestra through its official website, including its latest performing schedule.
    
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  - The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestrahttp://www.hkco.org/index_eng.asp
    The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra was founded in 1977 and is the only professional, full-sized Chinese orchestra with 85 musicians in Hong Kong. Find out more about the Orchestra and its upcoming activities from its official website.
    
    It is Non-Government Site
  - The Hong Kong Repertory Theatrehttp://www.hkrep.com/
    Founded in 1977, the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre is a major professional theatre company in Hong Kong. Learn more about the Theatre and its upcoming productions through its official website.
    
    It is Non-Government Site
  - The Hong Kong Dance Companyhttp://www.hkdance.com
    Established in 1981, the Hong Kong Dance Company is Hong Kong's premier dance group. Find out more about the Company and its upcoming performances from its official website.
    
    It is Non-Government Site
  - The Hong Kong Sinfoniettahttp://www.hksl.org/en
    Established in 1990, the Hong Kong Sinfonietta aims at making orchestral music accessible to all through its versatile programmes. Find out more about the Orchestra and its upcoming activities here.
    
    It is Non-Government Site
  - The Chung Ying Theatre Companyhttp://www.chungying.com/
    Established in 1979, the Chung Ying Theatre Company is dedicated to producing high quality theatrical productions. Learn more about its background and upcoming productions here.
    
    It is Non-Government Site
  - The Zuni Icosahedronhttp://www.zuni.org.hk/
    The Zuni Icosahedron is a multimedia experimental theatre group founded in 1982. It has since been making new creative attempts in the various aspects of theatre. Find out more about the Group and its upcoming activities here.
    
    It is Non-Government Site
  - The Hong Kong Ballethttp://hkballet.com/2010/?column=&page=&lang=2
    Founded in 1979, the Hong Kong Ballet is recognised as one of the leading ballet companies in Asia. Learn more about the Company and its upcoming productions here.
    
    It is Non-Government Site
  - The City Contemporary Dance Companyhttp://www.ccdc.com.hk/template?series=39
    The City Contemporary Dance Company, established in 1979, is a professional modern dance company that nurtures talent to create dance in the context of modern China. Learn more about the Company and its upcoming productions here.
    
    It is Non-Government Site
- Other Arts Organisations
  - Other Arts Organisationshttp://www.hkadc.org.hk/en/artslink
    In addition to those government subvented arts organisations, there are many other groups and organisations which provide high standard of various arts and cultural performances for the improvement of cultural life in Hong Kong. More information can be obtained here.
    
    It is Non-Government Site