Board of Directors

Mrs. Mignonne CHENG

Co-chairman of the Board

Ms. Pansy HO

Co-chairman of the Board

Foreword By the Co-Chairmen of the Board of French May Arts Festival

Over three decades of artistic journeys have shaped French May Arts Festival into a festival of renewal, fostering thriving cultural exchanges. Each edition represents a new beginning. This year’s theme, Re/naissance, is more than a nod to renewal; it embodies an ongoing cross-cultural renaissance—a continuous rediscovery fueled by exchanges.

This spirit is powerfully represented by the innovative collaborations between Hong Kong and France, which are the very embodiment of the festival's 'East meets West' dialogue. Performances like Youn Sun Nah feat. Bojan Z are not just artistic events; they are living examples of how two distinct cultural traditions can merge to create something entirely new, echoing the spirit of connection that has historically driven periods of great artistic transformation.

The concept of Re/naissance also reminds us that while art is timeless, it is everchanging. Illustrated through French May's hybrid immersive exhibition The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series - Meet Mona Lisa and Portraying the Renaissance, a unique fusion of traditional art and modern technology demonstrating the essence of cultural innovation.

This year, French May further continues its commitment to making the arts accessible to Hong Kong's local communities through innovative initiatives like Alliance Cosmique in Tai Po, alongside outreach and education programs, including masterclasses and workshops that connect world-class talent with the city’s emerging artistic youth.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and our sponsors and partners. Their invaluable support enables us to celebrate our “Re/naissance” year after year, allowing the festival to thrive and evolve.

Mrs. Christile DRULHE

Consul General of France in
Hong Kong and Macau

Message From The Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau

The French May Arts Festival is back in 2026 under the theme “Re/naissance”, celebrates the continuous creativity of French artists in dialogue Hong Kong and other Asian cultures from late spring to midsummer with a rich line-up.

The highlight exhibition Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance which opens the festival sets the tone. Part of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Series co-organised with the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, it presents Mona Lisa through an immersive digital journey by the Louvre and Grand Palais Immersif. Visitors will encounter holographic storytelling and multi-sensory displays that bring the Renaissance to life, enriched by Leonardo da Vinci’s intricate drawings. The exhibition also showcases masterpieces from Musée de la Renaissance, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, GrandPalaisRmn, artworks from the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, and paintings by mainland artist Xu Lei—together weaving a dialogue between East and West, past and present.

In music, this 33rd edition is bringing global talents inspired by the French around cross-cultural blends. World-renowned French DJ Snake’s concert at the Victoria Harbourfront is bound to be a unique encounter of French electronic music and the best of Mainland China and Hong Kong's scene with Higher Brothers, DJ Wordy, and Cantomania. Yekwon Sunwoo, the first South Korean pianist to win multiple international awards, joins the French Elmire Quartet for classical masterpieces. Opera Hong Kong reimagines Bizet’s Carmen in 1970s Hong Kong, blending passion with East-meets-West nostalgia. Meanwhile, Alliance Française de Hong Kong organises its annual series of live performances uniting Hong Kong and European cultures, Make Music, around World Music Day, and to offer a specific cinema programme.

Dance highlights include Jan Martens’ THE DOG DAYS ARE OVER 2.0 and an Wu Guanzhong-inspired production by Hong Kong Dance Company. Don’t miss the innovative circus show Voûte by France’s Centre National des Arts du Cirque, a circus feat blending music and visual arts at Tai Kwun.

As for gastronomy, the French GourMay Food & Wine Festival spotlights wines and cuisine from Savoie, with over 150 partners offering menus and promotions.

New in 2026 is a sports focus: a France-Hong Kong golf tournament and horseracing special events for the Year of the Horse!

Don’t miss the educational activities and masterclasses ensure accessibility for all ages! Many thanks to the Hong Kong SAR Government, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund and all the sponsors which make French May thrive as a cultural conduit between France and Hong Kong year after year. I am looking forward to seeing you for the 100 programmes of this 2026 Re/naissance edition!