Kai Tak Stadium concertgoers urged to take railway and avoid illegal hire cars during dispersal
The Government today (November 12) said that, for the Kai Tak Stadium concerts on November 13 to 15 and 17, visitors are encouraged to take the railway during dispersal to cross the boundary efficiently and conveniently. They are also urged not to use illegal cross-boundary hire cars to avoid risks.
The Kai Tak Stadium. Photo source: reference image
Make full use of railway during dispersal
The Transport Department (TD) has co-ordinated with local and cross-boundary public transport operators to strengthen their services during dispersal. The MTR will shorten the headways between trains on the Tuen Ma Line. Concertgoers who plan to return to the Mainland on the same day should plan their journeys in advance, and make use of the MTR to travel to Lo Wu Station for boundary crossing as far as possible. The last MTR train to Lo Wu Station via an interchange at Tai Wai Station for the East Rail Line will depart from Sung Wong Toi Station at 10.59pm and Kai Tak Station at 11.01pm. Passengers should allow enough time to arrive at the station platform.
Concertgoers returning to the Mainland may also take the Kai Tak Sports Park's cross-boundary coach during dispersal. Passengers should purchase tickets from the operators' online platform in advance. On-site ticket sales will not be available during dispersal. In addition, franchised bus companies will provide 11 special bus routes at the Sung Wong Toi Road Pick-up/Drop-off Area (PUDOA) to major districts across the territory. The Kai Tak Stadium Taxi PUDOA will be open. The expected waiting time will be longer, and passengers' patience is appreciated.
Do not travel in illegal hire cars
The Government reminds visitors not to use illegal hire cars, as the third-party liability insurance of such vehicles may be invalid in the event of a traffic accident, putting passengers at risk.
A Government spokesman stressed that, when taking a cross-boundary hire car, visitors should ensure it has a valid hire car permit for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward. A label should be displayed on the left side of the front windscreen and at the rear of the vehicle, with the wording "Cross Boundary Hire Car" and "" as well as a serial number designated to the vehicle. Visitors should visit the TD's Online Checking System (www.gov.hk/hirecarpermit) and enter the registration mark to confirm whether it has been issued with a valid hire car permit.
Spectators are advised to take heed of the real-time information via the on-site broadcast and the "Easy Leave" platform (easyleave.police.gov.hk) as well as the latest traffic news through the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk), the HKeMobility mobile app and radio and television broadcasts.
The Transport Department. Photo source: reference image
LCSD's Cantonese Opera Day 2026 to be held November 29 with online registration for free workshops and talks to start next Monday
The Cantonese Opera Day 2026, presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), will be held on the afternoon of November 29 (Sunday) across the indoor and outdoor venues of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre (HKCC). Under the theme "Cantonese Opera Fun and Legacy for the Future", the event offers members of the public and tourists an array of spectacular performances, experiential activities, talks and an exhibition, showcasing the multifaceted charm of Cantonese opera as a world-class intangible cultural heritage. Admission is free. Online registration for certain activities will open next Monday (November 16) on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fabulous performances will be available on stage at this year's Cantonese Opera Day. Child actors and rising talents from various local Cantonese opera troupes will perform classic opera excerpts on stage. The child performers will also walk the catwalk onto the stage, highlighting the features of their costumes and makeup. Renowned artists will take to the stage to lead interactive sing-alongs with the audience.
Winners of the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival Cantonese Opera Competition and young Cantonese opera students will perform their signature repertoire and share their artistic journeys. Meanwhile, Chinese music elites from the Music Office will play a selection of familiar Cantonese tunes and Chinese music pieces, showcasing the brilliance of traditional melodies.
A variety of on-site workshops will be held for participants to learn basic Cantonese opera movements and stage prop techniques, such as the use of horsewhips andtasselled spears. This year's event introduces two new highlights: the "Families' Workshop on Cantonese Opera" for parents and children, with a chance to showcase their learning on stage; and the "Interactive Cantonese Opera Music Workshop - Wind, Plucked, Bowed, and Percussion" led by the School of Chinese Opera at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, followed by a hands-on instrument try-out session. Locals and visitors can also craft Cantonese opera-themed products at carnival booths, and take memorable photographs at a photo corner with traditional costumes and props.
Furthermore, the highly anticipated cross-generational star autograph sessions will feature renowned artists including Cheng Wing-mui, Wan Fai-yin, Chan Wing-yee, Lai Yiu-wai, Vong Seng-pan, Wang Zhiliang, Leung Sum-yee and Yue Ling-lung, offering opera fans a rare opportunity to meet their idols up close for signatures and photographs.
The Cantonese Opera Day has invited a seasoned Cantonese opera co-ordinator to conduct sessions in both Cantonese and English to explain the makeup and costume characteristics of various operatic roles. Theatre practitioners will share backstage insights and fascinating experiences from the world of Cantonese opera. The Hong Kong Heritage Museum will present the "Cantonese Opera Collection Highlights", showcasing precious Cantonese opera collections from the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, such as postbills, libretti, and programme booklets, to help visitors understand the development of Cantonese opera in Hong Kong.
Guided tours in Cantonese, English and Putonghua will be available on the day to lead visitors through the various performances and activities. Furthermore, attendees can redeem a limited-edition souvenir by collecting stamps at designated locations around the venue, while stocks last.
For the venues and times of the performances and activities for the Cantonese Opera Day 2026, please see the Annex. Online registration is required for certain activities, including workshops and talks. Registration will open at 10am on November 16 (Monday) (www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/chinese_opera/programs_2023.html#tab_10_0). Each person may register for up to two activities, with a maximum of two spaces per activity. Admission to all programmes is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For details of the activities, online registration arrangements and information on other supporting events, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/chinese_opera/programs_2023.html or call 2268 7325.
The Cantonese Opera Day 2026 is one of the programmes of the "Pass It On! A Cantonese Opera Fiesta!" series and the 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival.
The Cantonese Opera Day 2026. Photo source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
