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    Seven days of music, art and family-friendly activities to get you all jazzed up
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    Inclement Weather Arrangement for "WestK Presents: Freespace Jazz Fest” today (8 October)

     

    As the Observatory announced that No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal will be hoisted at 12:40pm today (8 Oct), all outdoor programmes of "WestK Presents: Freespace Jazz Fest”, including programmes and performances staged at Wonderland, Harbourside Lawn West, Harbourside Lawn East and Art Park Great Lawn will be cancelled. All outdoor markets and booths will not operate today. All indoor programmes (staged at Lau Bak Livehouse, The Box and The Room of Freespace, M+ Lightwell) will also be cancelled.

     

    For one-day or three-day ticket holders of Jazzscapes, or those who purchased today’s ticketed programmes, please retain the e-ticket, and the refund arrangement will be announced in due course. For more information please see our Ticketing Arrangements page.

     

    For ticketing enquiries, please call (852) 2200 0022 (10:00am-9:00pm daily), or email us at ticketinfo@wkcda.hk.

     


     

    Seven days of music, art and family-friendly activities to get you all jazzed up

     

    4, 6–8 and 26 October 2023
    Ticketed Programme Schedule

    Ticketed Programme Schedule

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    3–8 October 2023
    Free Programme Schedule

    Free Programme Schedule

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    Freespace Jazz Fest returns for its fifth and largest edition this October. For seven days, different stages at Freespace, Art Park, Wonderland, M+ and Xiqu Centre host top international and local music acts and other art and family-friendly activities.  

     

    From 6 to 8 October, be serenaded under the stars at Wonderland – the festival’s largest outdoor stage – by headliners including Lawrence Ku Trio, Patrick Lui Jazz Orchestra (feat. Eugene Pao and Ted Lo), The Comet Is Coming, Li Xiao-chuan, Richard Bona, Nduduzo Makhathini, Voision Xi, Kinga Głyk and Antonio Sánchez.

     

    Another highlight this year is the expansion of the festival into the Grand Theatre in the Xiqu Centre. On 26 October, award-winning jazz diva Stacey Kent performs with her trio group in a highly anticipated, one-night only concert.

     

    In true jazz spirit, Freespace’s The Box transforms into a place for improvisation and play. On 4 October, Korean jazz sensation and performer of traditional instruments Dasom Baek forms a trio group with two other Korean musicians and collaborates with Hong Kong composer Olivier Cong for an exciting night of experimental music blending world and electronic music elements. On 7 and 8 October, it’s the children’s turn as director Yau Chung-wai  and music director Tsui Chin-hung takes them on a journey of jazz discovery with original musical Mischievous Boy

     

    Hong Kong jazz collective Fountain de Chopin takes over The Room with a series of free programmes offering a deep dive into the world of jazz and improvisation. 

     

    Those who can’t get enough of music can look forward to free gigs at the Great Lawn, Harbourside Lawn – West, and M+ by the best musicians in jazz, contemporary and world music from around the world, including Japan, Korea, Thailand, India, Indonesia, mainland China and Hong Kong.

     

    And for a more intimate experience, there are specially curated showcases of local and international bands and sharing sessions hosted by pianist Daniel Chu, during the festival at Lau Bak Livehouse.

     

    The festival also features DJ booths, an arts and crafts market on the Great Lawn, a great selection of food and drinks, art installations, and a variety of fun activities for families. 

     

    If you are interested in running a stall at the arts and crafts market, please apply through our programme partner LOCOLOCO by 15 September 2023. Application form (In Chinese only)

     

    Ticketed programmes:

    Date and Time

    Programme

    Venue

    4 October 2023 (Wednesday)
    8:30pm

    Dasom Baek Trio  x Olivier Cong

    The Box, Freespace

    6 October 2023 (Friday)
    6:30pm

    7–8 October 2023 (Saturday and Sunday)
    7:00pm

    Jazzscapes

    1-Day Pass | 3-Day Pass

    Wonderland

    7 October 2023 (Saturday)
    2:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm

    8 October 2023 (Sunday)
    11:00am, 2:00pm, 5:00pm

    Mischievous Boy

    The Box, Freespace

    26 October 2023 (Thursday)
    8:00pm

    Stacey Kent Trio

    Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

     

    Free programmes:

    Date and Time

    Programme

    Venue

    3–5 October 2023 (Tuesday to Thursday)
    8:00pm

    6–8 October 2023 (Friday to Sunday)
    8:30pm

    Programmes at Lau Bak Livehouse

    Lau Bak Livehouse, Freespace

    6 October 2023 (Friday)
    8:00pm

    7 October 2023 (Saturday)
    2:00pm

    8 October 2023 (Sunday)
    3:30pm

    Fountain in The Room
    (Advance online registration is required)

    The Room, Freespace

    6 October 2023 (Friday)
    6:00pm

    7–8 October 2023 (Saturday to Sunday)
    2:00pm

    Events at Great Lawn

    Great Lawn, Art Park

    7–8 October 2023 (Saturday to Sunday)
    2:00pm

    Workshops at Harbourside Lawn East

    Harbourside Lawn East

    7–8 October 2023 (Saturday to Sunday)
    3:15pm

    Music at Harbourside Lawn West

    Harbourside Lawn West

    4–6 October 2023 (Wednesday to Friday)
    3:30pm

    7–8 October 2023 (Saturday to Sunday)
    2:15pm

    Jazz at M+

    B1 Lightwell Hall, M+

     

    Freespace Jazz Fest is presented by WestK and financially supported by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

     

    The content of this programme does not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

     

    Project Grant:

    Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund

    Happy Hong Kong

     

    Travel Partner:

    Cathay Pacific

     

    F&B Partners:

    Hoegaarden

     

    Stella Artois

     

    Goose Island

     

    ADD+

     

    Supporting Partner:

    Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong

     

    Hotel Partners:

    Royal Pacific Hotel

     

    The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong

     

    Music Instrument Partner:

    Tom Lee Music

     

    Programme Partners:

    Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong

     

    The House of Hong Kong Literature

     

    LOCOLOCO

     

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    Special Thanks:

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    Enquiries

    Ticketing Enquiry:
    (852) 2200 0022, ticketinfo@wkcda.hk

     

    Programme Enquiry:
    (852) 2200 0217 (Hotline available only on event dates), freespacejazzfest@wkcda.hk

    Adverse Weather Arrangements

    If a black rainstorm warning or a typhoon signal no. 8 or above is in force three hours before the start of the event, the event will be cancelled.

     

    If a typhoon signal no. 3 is in force three hours before the start of the event, please check the latest arrangements for outdoor programmes (programmes at Wonderland, Great Lawn, Harbourside Lawn East and Harbourside Lawn West) on the social media platforms of Freespace and West Kowloon.

    Date and time

    3–8 October 2023 (Tuesday–Sunday) and 26 October 2023 (Thursday)

    Venue

    Freespace, Art Park, Wonderland, M+ and Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District

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    Getting Here

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    Freespace Jazz Fest programmes take place at Freespace, the Art Park, Wonderland, M+ and Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District. They are easily accessible by MTR, bus, mini-bus and taxi or private car. Visitors are recommended to use public transport. For those wishing to drive, there is an hourly-rated car park (Parking information).

     

    Getting to West Kowloon Cultural District

    Food, Drinks and Shops

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    A variety of food and drinks are on offer on the Great Lawn.

     

    Lau Bak Livehouse at Freespace serves a great selection of craft beer, signature cocktails and delicious meals and snacks. Restaurants, cafes and shops in our harbour-side Art Park, M+, Hong Kong Palace Museum, and Xiqu Centre are perfect for coffee, lunch, dinner, happy-hour cocktails, shopping and more. Details

     

    You are also welcome to bring your own food and utensils and picnic in the Art Park. Please note that outside food is not allowed in restaurants and cafes.

    Accessibility

     

    Accessibility

    Freespace Jazz Fest is committed to providing a welcoming, accessible space that is open for everyone. Collaborating with the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong (ADAHK), we provide a range of services such as tactile map, sign interpretation and audio description to ensure that visitors of all abilities can participate in and enjoy our events.

     

    Interactive audio-tactile map by:
    Associate Professor, Prof. Miu Ling Lam; Alumni, Nix He and Sonia Tsoi, CityU School of Creative Media

    FAQ
    Do we need a ticket to get in?

    The programmes at The Box, including Dasom Baek Trio x Olivier Cong and Mischievous Boy; Jazzscapes at Wonderland; and Stacey Kent Trio at Grand Theatre are individually ticketed.

     

    Other programmes are free and no tickets are required.

    Special Weather Arrangements

    Freespace Jazz Fest events will be cancelled if a black rainstorm warning or a typhoon signal no. 8 or above is in force 3 hours before the start of the events. Changes to individual programmes under other adverse weather conditions will be announced on West Kowloon’s social media platforms.

    Discount offers at our restaurants, cafes, food trucks and shops for Freespace Jazz Fest ticket holders

    To enjoy the special offers, show your Freespace Jazz Fest ticket to redeem.

    Can I bring my pet?

    The Art Park is a pet-friendly space, and West Kowloon welcomes visitors who want to bring their pets. Please ensure all pets are kept leashed and under control at all times. Please note that pets are not allowed inside Wonderland, Freespace or other indoor areas (except guide dogs). Details

    Enquiries

    Ticketing Enquiries: 
    (852) 2200 0022, ticketinfo@wkcda.hk 

     

    Programme Enquiries: 
    freespacejazzfest@wkcda.hk

     

    Hotline on Event Dates: 
    (852) 2200 0217

     

    For accessibility services, please contact Jessie Chung on (852) 2200 0794 or email learning@wkcda.hk

    Special Thanks:

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