Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki today officiated at the unveiling ceremony of the East Kowloon Cultural Centre (EKCC), marking its formal opening.

Addressing the ceremony, Mr Chan said that the EKCC, as a new cultural landmark, is not only a major milestone in the Government's efforts to promote the development of arts and culture, but also represents a key element in consolidating Hong Kong's status as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchanges.

He also said that the Hall of the EKCC is specifically reserved for long-running performances to facilitate the staging of iconic productions for a longer period of time and foster the sustainable development of the performing arts industry.

The EKCC is the Leisure & Cultural Services Department’s first performance venue committed to promoting world-class integration of arts and technology, equipped with cutting-edge professional stage technology and flexible stage setups to facilitate experimentation and innovation.

It provides five performing facilities with 120 to 1,200 seats -The Hall, which is ideal for large-scale events; The Theatre, with a thrust stage; The Turns, which facilitates full-wall projection; The Beats, equipped with professional audio mixing and amplifying systems; and The Lab, which is a versatile arts technology testbed studio.

From November to February 2026, the EKCC Opening Season will present 17 programmes, including HighLights - The Memories of Charles Kao premiering on November 15.