May132026
Hong Kong Palace Museum: Myth into Art: Fantastic Animals in the Digital Realm
Multimedia works by Hong Kong artists inspired by the mythical animals of the Forbidden City.
4 events start this month
What's on in Hong Kong in May 2026.
Festivals, arts, sport and seasonal events starting in May 2026, checked against official sources.
May 2026 has passed as a start month. 4 of these events are still running and are grouped under On now: each card below shows its full run.
May242026
Hong Kong Heritage Museum: WoW! Hong Kong Design Series II: East-West Design Reflections, Haven Collection's Ming Furniture and a Century of Chair Play
Ming furniture from the Haven Collection meets a century of chair design, guest curated by Freeman Lau. Free admission.
May302026
M+: Heri Dono: Fermentation of the Mind
Heri Dono's kinetic classroom installation from 1992 to 1993, where rows of fibreglass heads nod and chant when visitors press a pedal.
May302026
M+: Wael Shawky: I Am Hymns of the New Temples
Wael Shawky's film I Am Hymns of the New Temples (2023), shot among the ruins of Pompeii, reinterprets creation myths and national narratives.