The 2025 French May Arts Festival is packed with cultural events that celebrate the illuminating power of exchange and savour the
joys of French heritage.
Initiated & co-founded by the Consulate General of France and the Alliance Française de Hong Kong in 1993, with the support of the
Leisure and Cultural Services Department, French May has grown over the last 30 years to become one of the largest French arts
festivals in Asia.
French May Arts Festival stages every year over 120 of the highest international calibre, covering a broad array of artistic
disciplines that include the visual arts, opera, classical and contemporary music, dance, new circus, theatre and cinema as well as the
culinary arts. The festival is a unique opportunity to discover the best of the French artistic scene in Hong Kong!
14 June - 8 pm or 15 June 3 pm
Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre
French May Festival of Arts : A poetic and choreographic piece mixing dance, physical theater, live hand shadows and
videos.
Sat, 14 June, 6pm
Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of music featuring the remarkable Cantopop star Jay Fung and the wonderful French singer Joyce
Jonathan.
Wed 11 June, 6.30pm
AF Library, Jordan Centre
A talk with Fiammetta Horvat who will share nostalgic and sensorial stories of her father's Frank Horvat
Hong Kong photographs, capturing cityscapes, people, and the city's unique atmosphere.
4 Jun, 7.00 pm
Movie Movie Pacific Place
The life of Charles Aznavour, from his beginnings as the son of Armenian immigrants to his rise as an iconic singer.
4 Jun, 7.00 pm
Fringe Club (Jockey Club Studio Theater)
A docu-fiction that explores the decline of the Hollywood myth through a poetic stroll across Los Angeles.
3 Jun, 7.50 pm
Broadway Cinematheque
Jay, a taxi driver in Tokyo, reunites with his daughter Lily after nine years of absence, sparking a journey of reconciliation and familial
bonds.
2 Jun, 7.50 pm
Movie Movie Pacific Place
Tracing the life of Niki de Saint Phalle, a feminist artist whose journey was defined by resilience and creativity.
1 Jun, 3.00 pm
Broadway Cinematheque
Retracing the life of the iconic French actress, highlighting her passion, audacity, and enduring influence on theater and culture.
1 Jun, 7.50 pm
Movie Movie Pacific Place
Iris, a French expatriate in Seoul, teaches French. She navigates between chance encounters and introspection in a poetic quest for meaning.
31 May, 7.10 pm
Premiere Elements
The life of Charles Aznavour, from his beginnings as the son of Armenian immigrants to his rise as an iconic singer.
29 May, 7.25 pm
Movie Movie Pacific Place
This feature film, restored in color and 4K Ultra HD, showcases Maria Callas during her debut performance at the Paris Opera on December
19,1958.
AFHK Member can enjoy special discount offer for the following performances upon presentation of valid membership card for
purchase of standard tickets at URBTIX outlets. Limited discount offers on a first come, first served basis.
Paris Rendezvous
- Jazz Female Duo
$480 / $380 / $280
Cardholders of Alliance Française de Hong Kong purchase via online OR
purchasing both programmmes
"Jazz Female Duo – Paris Rendezvous" and "Erik Truffaz – Rollin’ & Clap!"
can enjoy 20% discount by entering code: FMRP20
Erik Truffaz
– Rollin’ & Clap!
$480
/ $380 / $280
Cardholders of Alliance Française de Hong Kong purchase via online OR
purchasing
both programmmes
"Jazz Female Duo – Paris Rendezvous" and "Erik Truffaz – Rollin’ & Clap!"
can enjoy 20% discount by entering code: FMRC20
Souvenirs
$350 / $280
Cardholders of Alliance Française de Hong Kong purchase via online can enjoy 50%
discount by entering code: FMMB50