Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2026 will take place from 15 March to 19 April, serving as a vital platform connecting innovators and industry leaders across the global film and entertainment industries. This year, it continues to span four major fields—film, television, music and digital entertainment—bringing together eight flagship events that strengthen cross-regional exchange in film and entertainment culture. The Expo has invited Leon Lai as Hong Kong Entertainment Ambassador to help promote Hong Kong as a leading hub for film and entertainment in Asia. Spearheaded by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) with sponsorship from the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) and the Film Development Fund, the Expo features major events including the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART); Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF); Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA); Asian Film Awards; Digital Entertainment Summit; EntertainmentPulse; Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF); and the Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music).
The 30th edition of FILMART, organised by the HKTDC, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 17 to 20 March, bringing together more than 790 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions. More than 30 regional pavilions will represent markets including France, Italy, Korea, the UK, the US, and ASEAN members. FILMART also welcomes first-time exhibitors from emerging markets. This year’s FILMART events feature comprehensive upgrades, including the second edition of Producers Connect, which will gather over 100 global and Hong Kong producers to introduce regional film production and funding initiatives. Highlights include a keynote forum featuring renowned local director Peter Chan and Golden Globe-winning producer Janet Yang. Additionally, the AI Hub will expand its scale, bringing together leading AI companies such as Alibaba Cloud, Kling AI, MiniMax, and Vidu, alongside local academic institutions. The newly launched AI Academy, funded by CCIDA and the Film Development Fund, will host over 15 thematic workshops on leveraging AI tools for film production.
Entering its 50th edition, HKIFF will take place from 1 to 12 April under the theme "50 and Beyond: Framing the Future." Actors Angela Yuen and Tony Wu will serve as ambassadors, while acclaimed actress Gingle Wang and Thailand's Metawin Opas-iamkajorn have been appointed Asian Visionary Ambassadors. A special exhibition, "50 and Beyond: The Hong Kong International Film Festival Golden Jubilee Exhibition," will be held at Hong Kong City Hall, and HKIFF will collaborate with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra to present the Asian premiere of "In the Mood for Love in Concert." The 44th Hong Kong Film Awards will be held on 19 April, with Michelle Wai and Edan Lui as special guests. Sons of the Neon Night leads with 12 nominations, followed by Back to the Past with 11 nominations. The 19th Asian Film Awards will present masterclasses, Hong Kong premieres, and "In Conversation" sessions with guests including Zhang Ziyi, Jia Zhangke, and Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk.
The 15th Digital Entertainment Summit, themed "Animation Without Borders," will take place on 19 March, featuring speakers like Sai Abishek of Warner Bros. Discovery and Aurélien Dirler of France's CNC. EntertainmentPulse, held concurrently with FILMART, will gather global leaders to discuss AI, video streaming, financing, micro-short dramas, co-productions, and animation. The 24th Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum will feature 42 shortlisted projects from 22 countries and regions, including 13 animation and genre entries. The 13th Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music) will hold its Awards Ceremony on March 20, providing production funding for 31 projects. For more information, visit the Entertainment Expo website. Photo downloads are available at this link.
