Community Programmes OfficeLeisure and Cultural Services Department
18dART — Community Arts Scheme
Art is just around the corner.
Since 2019, the Community Programmes Office has introduced the "18dART — Community Arts Scheme" bringing the performing arts to each of Hong Kong's 18 districts. Under 18dART, artists are able to put down roots and focus on their creative practices. Through sustainable, stage-by-stage arts activities which are at once interactive and participatory by nature, 18dART sets out to not only make a positive impact on participants, but to develop community arts programmes that belong to each district.
And to make it easier for the public to experience art, the "18dART — Community Cultural Ambassador Scheme" under the Audience Building Office also provides arts and cultural programmes across the territory.
Today, enjoy art wherever you go!
2025-26
| District | Name of Scheme | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Central & Western | "Victoria 2.0" Musical Theatre Project | Bel Canto Singers |
| Eastern | "Fun Drumming in the East" Drum Music Project | Hong Kong Drum Ensemble |
| Southern | "Shining Gem of the South II" — Musical Training Project | Actors' Family |
| Wan Chai | "Landing at Wan Chai — Songs for Everyone V" | Every Life Is A Song |
| Kowloon City | "Rhythm in Kowloon City 2.0" Multidisciplinary Drama and Performing Arts Training Project | Arts’ Options |
| Kwun Tong | "Cantonese Opera for Youngsters" | Love and Faith Cantonese Opera Laboratory |
| Sham Shui Po | "Dunhuang x Sham Shui Po — Dialogue of Past and Present II" | Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble |
| Wong Tai Sin | "Rhythms of Incense and Temple Grounds" Tap Theatre Project | R&T (Rhythm & Tempo) |
| Yau Tsim Mong | "Project on Rebooting Arts in Yau Tsim Mong 2.0" | Alice Theatre Laboratory |
| Islands | "islandSing Again" A Cappella Project | Yat Po Singers |
| Kwai Tsing | "Shape of Harmony — Kwai Tsing 3.0" Acappella Music Project | Boonfaysau |
| North | "Intangible Cultural Heritage Cantonese Music: The North District" | TroVessional |
| Sai Kung | "Harmonious Music Project in Sai Kung" Harmonica Project | Hong Kong Harmonica Association |
| Sha Tin | "Body in Time" Elderly Dance Project | Unlock Dancing Plaza |
| Tai Po | "Taipo Rhythm Pulse" Creative Percussive Arts Project | Toolbox Percussion |
| Tsuen Wan | "Street Dance In Full Swing" Community Dance Project | Move Beyond |
| Tuen Mun | "Stroll along Tuen Mun" Theatre Project | Théâtre de la Feuille |
| Yuen Long | "Reach for the Stars" Musical Theatre Scheme | Musical Dreams Theatrical |
2024-25
| District | Name of Scheme | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Central & Western | "Victoria" Musical Theatre Project | Bel Canto Singers |
| Eastern | "Dance on E" Community Dance Project | Move Beyond |
| Southern | "Shining Gem of the South" — Musical Training Project | Actors' Family |
| Wan Chai | "Landing at Wan Chai — Songs for Everyone IV" | Every Life Is A Song |
| Kowloon City | "Rhythm in Kowloon City" Multidisciplinary Drama and Performing Arts Training Project | Arts' Options |
| Kwun Tong | "Cantonese Opera for Youngsters" | Love and Faith Cantonese Opera Laboratory |
| Sham Shui Po | "Dunhuang x Sham Shui Po — Dialogue of Past and Present" | Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble |
| Wong Tai Sin | "A Drumming Music Journey in Wong Tai Sin" Drum Music Project | Hong Kong Drum Ensemble |
| Yau Tsim Mong | "Project on Rebooting Arts in Yau Tsim Mong" | Alice Theatre Laboratory |
| Islands | "islandSing" A Cappella Project | Yat Po Singers |
| Kwai Tsing | "Shape of Harmony — Kwai Tsing 2.0" Acappella Music Project | Boonfaysau |
| North | "North.4" Theatre Project | Théâtre de la Feuille |
| Sai Kung | "Harmonious Music Project in Sai Kung" Harmonica Project | Hong Kong Harmonica Association |
| Sha Tin | "Body in Time" Elderly Dance Project | Unlock Dancing Plaza |
| Tai Po | "Stories Crossing @Tai Po" Applied Theatre@Community Project | Hong Kong Drama/Theatre and Education Forum |
| Tsuen Wan | "Dance Up Hi!" Contemporary Dance Project IV | Passoverdance |
| Tuen Mun | "Tuen Mun Musical Fly High" | Drama Gallery |
| Yuen Long | "On Our Way" Musical Theatre Scheme | Musical Dreams Theatrical |