French May Arts Festival 2026

French May Arts Festival 2026 returns to Hong Kong with a radiant vision that transcends the boundaries of a traditional cultural event. For over three decades, the festival has been a cornerstone of the city’s artistic landscape, and this year it embraces a renewed spirit under the theme Re/naissance. More than a festival, it is an invitation to rediscover creativity, renew dialogue, and embrace imagination.

At the heart of the programme is The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance, co-presented by the French May Arts Festival and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and co-organised with the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Supported by the Title Sponsor, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, and generously granted by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund, this remarkable exhibition combines Meet Mona Lisa, an immersive digital journey created by the Musée du Louvre in collaboration with Grand Palais Immersif, and Portraying the Renaissance, a curated display of Renaissance masterpieces specially prepared for Hong Kong from the Musée national de la Renaissance, the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, and the GrandPalaisRMN.

Music unites cultures and generations. Get ready for an unforgettable night as French DJ Snake, one of the world’s leading electronic dance music artists, takes the stage for a breathtaking performance on the iconic Victoria Harbourfront. Following the pulse of this energy, audiences embark on a different journey when international awardwinning jazz star Youn Sun Nah joins pianist Bojan Z. in Youn Sun Nah feat. Bojan Z., weaving emotion into every note.

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Hong Kong Dance and French May present In Between – Wu Guanzhong’s Ink Odyssey, a largescale cross-disciplinary performance inspired by Wu Guanzhong’s paintings.

For audiences of all ages, French Rendezvous @ Tai Kwun features VOÛTE, a breathtaking performance by by Cirque du Corbak of CNAC, France’s National Center for Circus Arts. Meanwhile, French GourMay invites gourmands to savour exceptional wines and delicacies, celebrating French gastronomy and the joy of sharing.

Beyond performances, the festival fosters deeper appreciation through masterclasses, workshops, screenings, and talks, offering intimate encounters with artists and nurturing local talent.

French May Arts Festival 2026 is not only a showcase of artistic excellence but a vibrant rebirth of creativity, culture, and connection—where imagination thrives, heritage meets innovation, and Hong Kong reaffirms its place as a global hub of cultural exchange.

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