The grand city scenes depicted in the famous ancient painting Along the River During Qingming Festival are used as the stage play’s plot and are instrumental in unfolding the mysterious happenings in the ‘Plum Boat Case’ and ‘Eight Scholars Case’. Based on Ye Wenbiao’s novel The Code of The Dynasty, the work reveals the inner conspiracies among scholarly officials evolving behind the harmonious façade during the Northern Song dynasty. The narrative elaborates how the protagonist, Zhao Buyou, investigates the underlying mysteries. Filled with twists and excitement, the play is also unique in showcasing its exquisite aestheics of the prosperous era. This is the first time for Hong Kong audiences to experience this grand visual feast.
Extension Activity
Ancient Makeup, Costume And Etiquette Sharing Session
Date: 1.7.2026 (WED)
Time: 4pm
Venue: GR1, Level 6, Backstage, Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Ticket Price: Free admission
Limited quota, seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/theatre/programs_1978.html
Main Cast and Creative Team Exchange Session
Date: 1.7.2026 (WED)
Time: 7pm
Venue: GR1, Level 6, Backstage, Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Ticket Price: Free admission
Limited quota, seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/theatre/programs_1978.html
“Timeless Song Elegance” Exhibition
Date: 1 – 6.7.2026 (MON, WED – SUN)
Opening hours: 1/7 2pm-11pm, 2-5/7 9am-11pm & 6/7 9am-2pm
Venue: Foyer, G/F, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Ticket Price: Free admission
Date
03-04/07/2026 (Fri-Sat) 19:30
05/07/2026 (Sun) 14:30
Venue
Hong Kong Cultural Centre (Grand Theatre)
Organiser
Jointly presented by Leisure and Cultural Services Department and Bauhinia Culture Group Corporation Limited
Remarks
Notes for Discount Ticket Price
* = Student Tickets, # = Elderly, + = Disabled, % = Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Recipents' end
Fee
$680, $580, $480, $380, $280 Half-price tickets are available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder, and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. Tickets for CSSA recipients are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Concessionary ticket holders must produce evidence of their identity or age upon admission.
Chinese Culture Festival 2026 Discount Scheme #
❖Limited-Time Offer (14 – 30 April)
‘Generations Together 1+1’ Discount
- 15% discount for each standard ticket purchased with 1 student / senior concessionary ticket for the same performance
Group Booking Discount
- 15% discount for each purchase of 4-9 standard tickets
- 20% discount for each purchase of 10-29 standard tickets
- 30% discount for each purchase of 30 or more standard tickets
Package Booking Discount
- 15% discount on each purchase of standard tickets for 3-4 different programmes
- 20% discount on each purchase of standard tickets for 5-6 different programmes
- 30% discount on each purchase of standard tickets for 7 or more different programmes
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‘Generations Together 1+1’ Discount (from 1 May)
- 10% discount for each standard ticket purchased with 1 student / senior concessionary ticket for the same performance
Group Booking Discount (from 1 May)
- 10% discount for each purchase of 4-9 standard tickets
- 15% discount for each purchase of 10-29 standard tickets
- 25% discount for each purchase of 30 or more standard tickets
Package Booking Discount (from 1 May)
- 10% discount on each purchase of standard tickets for 3-4 different programmes
- 15% discount on each purchase of standard tickets for 5-6 different programmes
- 25% discount on each purchase of standard tickets for 7 or more different programmes
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Exclusive Offer to Museum Pass Holders #
Museum Pass holders can enjoy 10% off for each purchase of 1 or more standard tickets. This discount is available for purchases at URBTIX outlets only. Please present a valid physical or electronic Museum Pass upon purchase upon purchase.
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# Only applicable to tickets for stage programmes (except specified programmes), Chinese Opera Festival 2026: Chinese Opera Film Shows and Legacy and Vision: Conversations with Chinese Cultural Masters. Discount is only available for tickets for Musical Pan Yu Lin by Actors’ Family and Children Arts Tech Music Theatre 5 Elements East West by Zuni Icosahedron purchased through URBTIX on a first-come, first-served basis.
Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers for each ticket purchased. Please inform the box office staff at the time of purchase.
For more discount details of Chinese Culture Festival 2026, please visit the website of Chinese Culture Festival.
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