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 spans four major fields — film, television, music, and digital entertainment — bringing together eight flagship events. International stars, renowned directors, and leading industry figures will gather at the Expo, further strengthening 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.
Entertainment Expo Hong Kong is spearheaded by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), with sponsorship from the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), the Film Development Fund, and the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This year’s Expo features eight major events: 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 Expo’s kick-off ceremony will be held on 17 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, marking the 30th edition of FILMART and the 50th edition of HKIFF.
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 Chinese Mainland, France, Italy, Korea, the United Kingdom, the United States, and ASEAN members such as Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. FILMART also welcomes first-time exhibitors from emerging markets. This year’s FILMART features comprehensive upgrades, including the second edition of Producers Connect, which will gather over 100 global and Hong Kong producers. Highlights include a keynote forum featuring renowned local director Peter Chan and Golden Globe-winning producer Janet Yang. The AI Hub, organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals, 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.
The 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) will take place from 1 to 12 April, adopting the theme "50 and Beyond: Framing the Future". Actors Angela Yuen and Tony Wu will serve as ambassadors, while Gingle Wang and 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. 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 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 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 presents masterclasses with guests including Zhang Ziyi, Jia Zhangke, and Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk.
The 15th Digital Entertainment Summit, taking place on 19 March as a FILMART flagship event, will focus on "Animation Without Borders: Creating, Financing and Expanding Animation IP Worldwide". EntertainmentPulse, held concurrently with FILMART, will gather global film and TV leaders to discuss AI, video streaming, financing, micro-short dramas, and animation. The 24th Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) will feature 42 shortlisted projects from 22 countries and regions. The 13th Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music) will hold its Awards Ceremony on 20 March, providing production funding for 21 projects under "Advertising Production Start-ups" and 10 projects under "Small Advertising Production Enterprises". For more information, visit the Entertainment Expo website.
