This March, Hong Kong once again transforms into a living gallery. From blue-chip international fairs to family-friendly waterfront festivals, from immersive food-art experiences to museum retrospectives, Art March 2026 promises something for collectors, culture seekers, and curious weekend explorers alike.
Below is a curated guide to the month’s standout events — each paired with practical details to help you plan your visit.
The anchor event of Art March, Art Basel Hong Kong reinforces the city’s position as Asia’s leading art hub. The 2026 edition brings together 240 top galleries from 41 countries and regions, showcasing works across painting, sculpture, installation, video, and digital media.
This year introduces the new “Zero 10” digital art sector, expanding conversations between art and technology. Large-scale installations under the “Encounters” sector explore the theme of the universe’s five elements, while a commissioned façade work at M+ extends the fair’s presence beyond the convention halls and into Victoria Harbour’s skyline.
Event Details
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai
Dates: March 26–29, 2026
Hours:
March 26 (Opening Night): 4 pm–8 pm
March 27–28: 2 pm–8 pm
March 29: 12 pm–6 pm
Note: Last entry 30 minutes before closing
Now entering its second decade, Art Central continues to spotlight Asia’s emerging and mid-career voices while welcoming international galleries. The newly introduced “Central Stage” section highlights artists gaining attention at major cultural institutions worldwide.
A public installation by Tokyo-based collective SIDE CORE brings urban street aesthetics into dialogue with city space, reinforcing the fair’s contemporary edge along the harborfront.
Event Details
Venue: Central Harbourfront Event Space
Dates: March 25–29, 2026
Hours:
March 25: 12 pm–5 pm (Public); 5 pm–9 pm (Central Night)
March 26–27: 12 pm–7 pm
March 28: 11 am–7 pm
March 29: 11 am–5 pm
Tickets: Available via official channels
Read more: Art Central 2026 returns to Central Harbourfront with new ‘Central Stage’ spotlight
Blending pop culture, streetwear, music, and art, ComplexCon returns to AsiaWorld-Expo for two high-energy days. Under the artistic direction of Labubu creator Kasing Lung, the festival merges fantasy aesthetics with global creative trends.
The headline “ComplexLive!” concert features international and regional music acts, transforming the event into a cross-disciplinary spectacle that draws fashion fans and art lovers alike.
Event Details
Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo
Dates: March 21–22, 2026
Tickets: On sale via Klook and Trip.com
VIP Two-Day Pass: HK$4,988
Single-day tickets available from HK$488
The Peninsula Hotel turns corners of its historic campus into gallery spaces featuring new installations by contemporary artists, including works by Hong Kong’s Angel Hui Hoi-kiu, Indonesian ceramist Albert Yonathan Setyawan and Hong Kong artist William Lim.
Event Details
Location: The Peninsula Hong Kong
Dates: March 17–early May 2026
Details: Peninsula.com/zh/art
For families and those seeking lighter moments, West Kowloon Cultural District presents its third “WestK FunFest.” The highlight is a giant interactive cat installation by UK creative studio Air Giants, designed for visitors to touch and experience as if stepping into a dreamlike landscape.
With more than 120 programs — over half free — the festival spans Easter and offers performances, puppetry, dance, and infant-friendly music experiences.
Event Details
Venue: West Kowloon Cultural District (Art Park, Xiqu Centre, Freespace)
Dates: March 19–April 12, 2026
Giant Cat Installation: March 19–April 7
Tickets: Many free programs; see WestK website
Art meets gastronomy at Central Yards, where ten immersive exhibition rooms are each inspired by a different art movement. Every space pairs visual design with a specially created bite, inviting visitors to “taste” art as much as view it.
From pop-art balloon-dog jelly to concept-inspired edible installations, the experience blends imagination and indulgence.
Event Details
Venue: Central Harbourfront Event Space
Dates: March 26–April 5, 2026
Hours: 10 am–9 pm (last entry time)
Tickets: From HK$320 (includes 10 creative bites)
Read more: Art meets appetite: New edible art fair opens in March
M+ continues its strong programming with “Ryuichi Sakamoto: seeing sound, hearing time,” featuring the immersive installation async–immersion. The presentation revisits the late composer’s exploration of sound, time, and space.
The museum also opens “Lee Bul: From 1998 to Now,” a major survey of the Korean contemporary artist’s visionary practice examining technology, utopia, and human ambition.
Event Details – Ryuichi Sakamoto
Dates: February 14–July 5, 2026
Venue: M+, B2 Level
Hours: Tue–Thu & weekends 10 am–6 pm; Fri 10 am–10 pm
Admission: Free
Event Details – Lee Bul
Dates: March 14–August 9, 2026
Venue: M+, Level 2 Gallery 4
Hosted by the Hong Kong Arts Centre, Collect Hong Kong showcases 530 local artists across four themed zones, spanning painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. The fair celebrates cross-generational creativity and provides an accessible entry point into collecting local art.
Event Details
Venue: Hong Kong Arts Centre
Dates: March 21–29, 2026
Admission: Free
Read more: ‘Collect Hong Kong’ Art Fair returns as regular event for Art March 2026
Bringing together 19 active voices in the city’s art scene, this show spans painting, ink, ceramics, sculpture, video and installation while also revealing artists’ creative processes.
Event Details
Location: Hong Kong Museum of Art
Dates: From March 20, 2026
Hours: Mon–Wed & Fri 10 am–6 pm; Sat/Sun & holidays 10 am–5 pm
Admission: Free
Marking its 25th anniversary, the festival gathers local and international writers for more than 60 events across the city, including talks, workshops, illustration exhibitions, and literary walks.
Event Details
Dates: March 1–8, 2026
Venues: Various across Hong Kong
Tickets: Vary by event
A visual journey through 40 years of hand-drawn and designed real estate marketing materials, offering a nostalgic look at Hong Kong’s built environment and cultural memory.
Event Details
Venue: artellex, Cheung Sha Wan
Dates: Now–March 22, 2026 (Closed Mondays)
Hours: 12 pm–7 pm
Admission: Free
Presented by The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, this abstract art exhibition uses layered shadow imagery and reflective black glass to explore existence and perception.
Event Details
Venue: The Hang Seng University Foundation Gallery, Sha Tin
Dates: March 28–April 17, 2026
Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–5 pm
Admission: Free
As part of the International Sheng and Reed Festival 2026, traditional wind instruments from East and West converge. Featured performances include classics such as Cai Yun Zhui Yue and a world premiere of Qian Huang He Ming, commissioned from Hong Kong composer Ng Cheuk Yin.
Event Details
Location: Kai Tak Sports Park
Date: March 22, 2026
Times: Marathon 2.15–4 pm; Outdoor concert 4:30–6 pm
Admission: Free
Set against a fast-paced world, this exhibition presents poetic black-white–gold ink work that interweaves symbolic animals and cultural motifs into narratives of hope and fortune.
Event Details
Venue: Harbour City Gallery, Tsim Sha Tsui
Dates: Feb 27–March 22, 2026
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
Admission: Free
Read more: When ink begins to glow
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