ENCORE! – HKJC Celebrates Tai Kwun 7th Anniversary

TAI KWUN GAMEBOARD: A Celebration of Community and Connection

A city-centre celebration of shared moments, heritage and art—inviting everyone from families and children to art lovers, and curious explorers to connect through playful experiences

This May, Tai Kwun marks a milestone with ENCORE! – HKJC Celebrates Tai Kwun 7^th Anniversary, a city-centre celebration of creativity, community, and connection. Anchored by Tai Kwun Gameboard, the site is set to transform into a playful landscape, where board games will stretch across the Parade Ground, pickleball takes over the Prison Yard, and moments of shared joy will unfold around every corner.

This anniversary celebration brings an exciting lineup of programmes designed to delight every visitor. From engaging guided tours that reveal the hidden stories behind Tai Kwun’s most Instagrammable corners, to explorations of the art galleries, hands-on creative workshops that spark imagination, and a fanciful street parade from the French May Arts Festival, Tai Kwun invites visitors to see familiar spaces in unexpected ways.

Enabled by The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) in partnership with the Hong Kong SAR Government, with the continuous funding and support from HKJC, Tai Kwun has grown from an architectural treasure into one of Hong Kong’s most beloved cultural landmarks—a place where heritage, arts, and everyday life converge. Over the past seven years, its storied gates have welcomed footsteps, laughter, and imagination, transforming history and arts into a living, breathing part of the city. This anniversary is both a tribute to that journey and an invitation to you – the Hong Kong public who have come in the millions since day one and who return regularly to catch our ever-changing programme, to keep playing a part in this evolving story.

Games, Laughter, and Connection — Right at the City’s Core
Tai Kwun Celebrates Its 7th Anniversary with Giant Games, Family Activities, and Artistic Adventures

From 23 May to 1 June 2025, Tai Kwun invites the public to reconnect through play, art, and community in a celebration that blends heritage, creativity, and joyful experiences for all ages.

Tai Kwun Gameboard at the Parade Ground
Giant-sized Jenga, towering Connect Four, and life-sized tic-tac-toe await at the Parade Ground. Visitors of all generations can relive childhood memories or discover timeless games for the first time. It’s a celebration of simple pleasures, turning strangers into teammates and laughter into lasting memories.

• Date: 23 May–1 June 2025

• Time: 8am–11pm daily

• Venue: Parade Ground, Tai Kwun

• Entry: Free Admission

Tai Kwun Gameboard – Pickleball at the Prison Yard
Tai Kwun transforms its historic Prison Yard into a lively pickleball court. Join the fun with walk-in sessions or register for exclusive coaching.

• Date: 23 May–1 June 2025

• Time:

  • Monday–Friday

    • TK Fan Exclusive: 1pm–4pm

    • Walk-in: 4pm–6pm

  • Saturday–Sunday

    • TK Fan Exclusive Coaching: 11am–4pm

    • Walk-in: 4pm–6pm

• Venue: Prison Yard, Tai Kwun

• Duration: 20 minutes per session

• Entry: Free registration via https://qrs.ly/zsgopa6

Family Experiences to Explore and Create

Tai Kwun Snap & Explore Family Tour
Discover Tai Kwun’s hidden stories through a treasure hunt guided tour tailored for families.

• Date: 24, 25, 31 May & 1 June 2025

• Time:

  • 11:30am – Putonghua

  • 1:45pm / 4:15pm – Cantonese

  • 3pm – English

• Duration: 45 minutes

• Entry: Free registration (one child + one adult) via https://qrs.ly/nogopa8

Family Art Tour at Tai Kwun Contemporary
Spark creativity with a kid-friendly gallery experience using interactive tools designed by Tai Kwun’s education team.

• Date: 25 May & 1 June 2025

• Time:

  • 2pm / 3pm / 4pm – Cantonese

  • 5pm – English

• Duration: 45 minutes

• Entry: Free registration via https://qrs.ly/2mgopab

Baluster DIY Workshop – Special Edition
Create your own mini-baluster in this hands-on workshop, perfect for bonding with your child.

• Date: 24 May 2025

• Time: 3pm–5pm

• Venue: Ideas Studio, LG2/G, Block 01

• Entry:

  • HK$380 for 1 adult + 1 child (1 mini-baluster + guided tour)

  • HK$720 for 3 persons incl. at least 1 child (2 mini-balusters + tour)

• More Info: https://qrs.ly/25gopag

Le Bal: A Painter’s Dream Parade
Celebrate French theatricality as the Parade Ground transforms into a Belle Époque dream, with dancers, carriages, and circus performers.

• Date: 9–11, 13–18 May 2025

• Time: 6pm–6:30pm and 7:30pm–8pm

• Venue: Parade Ground, Tai Kwun

• Entry: Free admission

Dining, Keepsakes, and More
Tai Kwun tenants join the festivities with themed workshops and family dining experiences:

• Churro-Making Class at 1862 Bar de Tapas y Vino

• Weaving Workshop at Bookazine Social

• Koala Sculpture Workshop at Touch Ceramics

• Children Dine Free at Cantina & The Chinese Library

• Afternoon Tea at Madame Fù

• 30% Off for Families at Stecco Natura

• 20% Off Set Dinners at Café Claudel

7th Anniversary Notebook
Spend HK$300 or more to redeem a limited-edition Tai Kwun 7th Anniversary notebook.

Featured Events and Performances

Fugue of Two Shores – Immersive Theatre
The final chapter in Vividly’s trilogy invites guests on a time-traveling journey through Hong Kong and Macao’s shared past.

• Date:

  • 1–3, 5, 8–10, 15–17 May (8pm–10pm)

  • 4 & 11 May (7pm–9pm)

• Venue: F Hall Studio & Prison Yard

• Tickets: HK$280 from art-mate.net

Tai Kwun Conversations: Notre-Dame – A Heroic Challenge
An exclusive talk by Prof Benjamin Mouton on the post-fire reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral.

• Date: 8 May 2025

• Time: 7:30pm–9pm

• Venue: JC Cube

• Entry: Free with registration

Behind Closed Doors – Cantopop Documentary Screening
Discover how a new generation of musicians reinterprets classics by Joseph Koo and James Wong.

• Date: 24 May 2025

• Time: 11am–7pm (every 30 minutes)

• Venue: Laundry Steps

• Entry: Free admission

Victoria Prison: Individual Memories
New documentary films featuring personal reflections from those connected to the former prison.

• Date: From 29 April 2025

• Time: 9am–7pm

• Venue: E Hall, Tai Kwun

• Entry: Free admission

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