The structure of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre is itself an artistic link to the world and covers an area of 5.2 hectares. There have been many celebrated performances at the venue since the grand opening in 1989 and has grown to become Hong Kong’s hub for nurturing artists and stimulating an environment that supports creativity.
There are three major halls at the centre. The Concert Hall which is an oval shaped hall, with 2019 seats in a two tier auditorium, furnished in fine oak and inclusive of a grand 8000- pipe Austrian organ. The Grand Theatre caters to large scale ballet performances and musicals and theatrical operations. This holds a seating capacity of 1734 in three tiers. An electrical orchestra pit and a revolving stage wagon are some of the technical features here. The Studio Theatre caters to innovative small scale theatre productions and dances with a seating capacity of around 400.
Other features of the centre include an Exhibition Gallery and a four foyer exhibition area along with eleven rehearsal rooms and two elegantly decorated conference rooms. The rehearsal rooms are of varying sizes with some acoustically treated and equipped and dance bars. There are dine-in facilities at the centre, with four restaurants that offer varying dining options. There is a coffee shop for casual dining as well as the Serenade dining room which offers beautiful views of the Victoria Harbour while you feast in style on fine Chinese delicacies.
If you are in Hong Kong on leisure or business, it’ll be a treat to reserve a few hours to visit the cultural centre and explore this architectural masterpiece and its interior. Better yet choose from a wide variety of exhibitions and performances held here all year round. Looking for accommodation in the surrounding area? Citadines Ashley Hong Kong is a lovely choice to make. These Hong Kong serviced apartments stand for sheer comfort and convenience. To hop in and out of the comfort of your apartment while you explore this amazing city, this Hong Kong apartment hotel would put you within easy reach of many of the attractions in the city.