Looking for things to do around the Greater Bay Area (GBA) this week?
Exciting events include the Macao Classic Film Festival, which has just launched with a curated selection of films that celebrate cinematic artistry. In Hong Kong, 5,000 years of cultural history come under the spotlight at Fine Art Asia, featuring artworks, antiques, crafts,
Meanwhile, over in Shenzhen, an exhibition at the Sky Museum showcases 58 pieces of art from 32 artists of the Renaissance, including Titan and Bellini.
Read on for more details of this week’s happenings.
Guangzhou
Strawberry Music Festival
This outdoor music event features a strong line-up of Chinese and Asian artists, including Miriam Yeung Chin-wah, Karen Mok Man-wai, A20 May and Solitude is Bliss.
Venue: Nansha Music Showcase
Date: 2 to 4 October
Time: Varies
Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration
This concert film celebrates Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli’s 30th anniversary in the industry and features star-studded performances from guests such as Ed Sheeran, Lang Lang and Sofia Carson.
Venue: Guangzhou Beilei Theatre (Hall 1)
Date: 4 October
Time: 2:30 pm
Hong Kong
Waterbomb festival
The popular South Korean festival Waterbomb, known for blending live performances and water battles, descends on Hong Kong with a vast lineup, including PH-1, Jay Park, and Skay Isyourgod.
Venue: Central Harbourfront Event Space
Date: 4-5 October
World’s 50 Best Signature Sessions
Warming up to the World’s 50 Best Bars awards on 8 October, a series of guest shifts featuring talent from near and far takes place across some of Hong Kong’s most popular watering holes.
Venue: Varies
Date: 4-6 October
Fine Art Asia
Five thousand years of cultural history come under the spotlight at Fine Art Asia, featuring artworks, antiques, crafts, ink art, and photography from both Asia and the West.
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Date: 4-7 October
Macao
Macao Classic Film Festival
The first edition of the Macao Classic Film Festival features numerous screenings, including a 4K restoration of David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive.
Venue: Treasure Island Resort’s Bona International Cineplex
Date: On through 12 October
Time: Various
[See more: ‘Loneliness and love are timeless themes.’ Meet Ding Tian of the Macao Classic Film Festival]
Genetic Duration exhibition (Art Macao)
A group of Macao artists, including Ung Vai Meng and Konstantin Bessmertny, delve into the theme of cultural DNA at the multimedia exhibition Genetic Duration.
Venue: Pawnshop Tak Sang, Rua Cinco de Outubro, 62A-64
Date: On through 9 November
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Shenzhen
Masterpieces of the Renaissance from Glasgow Museum
Step back into the Renaissance with this exhibition, which showcases 58 pieces of art from 32 artists of that seminal period, including Titan and Bellini.
Venue: Sky Museum
Date: Now to 18 January 2026
Time: 10 to 6 pm
Clubbing at Oil Club
Several DJs hit the decks at Shenzhen’s coolest underground club, with London DJ Dr Dubplate headlining the line-up.
Venue: Oil Club
Date: 30 September
Eugene Onegin
Based on the classic 19th century Russian novel by Alexander Pushkin, this stage play traces the romance between Eugene Onegin and Tatiana, which is marked by unrequited love, the passage of time and tragedy.
Venue: Guangzhou Beilei Theatre (Hall 1)
Date: 5 October
Time: 2:30 pm
Zhuhai
The Snow Queen
Featuring colourful costumes and sets, the Snow Queen stage play is perfect for children, especially those who happen to be fans of the animated movie Frozen, which shares the same source material.
Venue: Dialogue Theatre
Date: 3 October
Time: 3 pm or 7:30 pm
