LCSD Launches New Venue Partnership Scheme for Arts Groups from 2026 to 2029

16 local arts groups and partnered arts organisations become new round of LCSD venue partners

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will implement the new (sixth) round of the Venue Partnership Scheme for three years from April 2026 to March 2029. Sixteen selected local arts groups and partnered arts organisations specialising in different art forms will become the partners of 11 LCSD performance venues:

Venue

Facility

Venue Partner

1.

Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Concert Hall

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

Grand Theatre

Hong Kong Dance Company

2.

Hong Kong City Hall

Concert Hall

Hong Kong Sinfonietta

Theatre

Hong Kong Repertory Theatre

3.

Yau Ma Tei Theatre

Theatre

The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong

4.

Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre

Theatre

E-Side Dance Company

5.

Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre

Theatre

Drip Music

6.

Sheung Wan Civic Centre

Theatre

Zuni Icosahedron

7.

Sha Tin Town Hall

Cultural Activities Hall

Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble

​8.​

North District Town Hall

Auditorium

Hong Kong Theatre Works

​9.

Kwai Tsing Theatre

Auditorium

Chung Ying Theatre Company

​10.

Tsuen Wan Town Hall

Auditorium

City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong

Cultural Activities Hall

Actors' Family

11.

Tuen Mun Town Hall

Auditorium

Spring-Time Experimental Theatre and Spring-Time Chinese Opera

Cultural Activities Hall

POP Theatre

Launched in 2009, the Venue Partnership Scheme supports arts development by promoting partnerships between LCSD performance venues and arts groups/organisations. The enhanced sixth-round Scheme seeks to nurture the artistic levels and competitiveness of venue partners, strengthen venue identities, incentivise the good use of existing facilities to present more venue-suiting programmes, and encourage the development of performing arts at the community level, thereby fostering the diversified and professional development of arts and culture.

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), Photo source: reference image

Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animal

Hong Kong Customs today (April 2) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animal at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. A suspected illegally imported dog with an estimated market value of about $20,000 was seized.

Customs officers today intercepted an incoming 64-year-old female passenger at the Arrival Hall of the Control Point. Upon examination, a dog was seized from her rucksack, and she was subsequently arrested.

The case has been handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.

Customs reminds the public that importing animals into Hong Kong without a valid permit is an offence.

Under the Rabies Regulation, any person found guilty of illegally importing animals, carcasses or animal products is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for one year.

Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animal Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases