We have a feast for the senses this week, from a rare chance to view Kuwait’s royal Islamic art collection in Guangzhou to a powerful, moving exhibition by the late artist Félix González-Torres in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s contemporary circus festival takes over Tai Kwun with international performers, while Macao hosts a jazz week and a unique scent-based art exhibition inspired by 60s cinema.
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But that’s not all. Read on to find out what else is happening around the Greater Bay Area.
Guangzhou
Royal Collections from Kuwait exhibition
A rare chance to view the Kuwait royal family’s private Islamic art collection that spans millennia, from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period and the Sassanian Empire.
Venue: Guangdong Museum (广东省博物馆)
Date: 10 December to 8 March 2026
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
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Hong Kong
Félix González-Torres’ inaugural art exhibition
The late González-Torres used everyday materials to create powerful statements on identity, love, loss, activism and human connection during the AIDS crisis.
Venue: David Zwirner Art Gallery
Date: Now until 14 February 2026
Circus Plays
Hong Kong’s first contemporary circus festival is back, featuring top performers from Hong Kong, Belgium, France, South Korea, Denmark and the USA.
Venue: Tai Kwun
Date: 12 December to 1 January 2026
Time: 7 pm to 12 am
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Hong Kong Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky’s timeless Christmas ballet is reimagined with Hong Kong’s early 20th century charm.
Venue: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Date: 12 to 14, 16 to 21, 23 to 28 December
Time: 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm
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Zao Wou Ki: Master Printmaker art exhibition
This exhibition explores a Chinese-French artist’s creative journey as a renowned figure in the post-war art landscapes of Europe, Asia and the USA.
Venue: M+
Date: 13 December to tbc
Macao
Film-O-Smell : Lai Mei Kei Scent art exhibition
In this exhibition, artist Lai Mei Kei draws inspiration from “Smell-O-Vision”, a short-lived film technology from the 1960s that released scents to enhance on-screen action.
Venue: Cinematheque Passion
Date: Now until 8 January 2026 (Closed on Mondays)
Time: 10 am to 8 pm
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Macau Jazz Week
International and local jazz musicians come together for workshops, jam sessions and performances over four days.
Venue: Sifang Music and Arts Association and Bookand
Date: 9 to 12 December
Pet Pet Loving Festival
Everyone Stray Dogs Macau (ESDMVG) celebrates its tenth anniversary with a pet-friendly festival for you and your furry friends.
Venue: H853 Fun Factory, Lisboeta Macau
Date: 13 to 14 December
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
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Thanks for the Dance performance
Local dance organisation Macau Space for Dance Idea presents an adaptation of the classic fairytale The Ugly Duckling.
Venue: Macao Cultural Centre
Date: 13 to 14 December
Time: 3 pm and 8 pm
Zhongshan
National Ballet of China presents Dream of the Red Chamber
The National Ballet of China presents a ballet adaptation of one of the “Four Great Classic Novels of Chinese literature,” Dream of the Red Chamber.
Venue: Zhongshan Culture and Art Centre (中山市文化艺术中心大剧场)
Date: 12 to 13 December
Time: 8 pm
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Zhuhai
The Starry Sea: Xian Xinghai musical
Watch this original Macao musical selected for the National Arts Fund grant programme that follows the life of Macao-born Xian Xinghai, known as “People’s Musician” for his monumental contributions to China’s modern musical history.
Venue: Zhuhai Jinwan Arts Centre (珠海金湾艺术中心)
Date: 10 to 11 December
Time: From 8 pm
