French May Arts Festival

Established in 1993, French May Arts Festival is one of the largest cultural events in Asia. With about 100 programmes presented across two months, the festival showcase the most diversified art forms: from heritage and contemporary arts, paintings and design, to classical music and hip-hop dance, cinema and circus. It has become an iconic part of Hong Kong’s cultural scene, reaching over 200,000 visitors each year.

French May Arts Festival brings the arts to everyone, not only in cultural venues, but also in public spaces, shopping malls and more, inviting everyone across Hong Kong to enjoy art in their daily lives.

In the aim of promoting accessible arts for all, French May Arts Festival places a strong emphasis on education through outreach programmes, guided tours, workshops, masterclasses, and free performances. The festival strives to reach the widest possible audience and contribute to the education of the young and less-privileged, working closely with over 50 local institutions and organisations to establish barrier-free arts access.

About French May Arts Festival 2025 – Vive L’art

The thirty-second French May Arts Festival takes ‘Vive L’art’ as the theme to celebrate the long-lasting artistic wonders of French culture and heritage, as well as the ever-growing connection and exchange between Hong Kong and France. Succeeding their previous editions and tying in with their mission, the festival offers a kaleidoscope of over 60 programmes featuring the best of French arts, cinema, circus, music, dance, theatre and gastronomy, to embark on a sensory journey through sights and sounds.