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About Art Central

Art Central is staged at the Central Harbourfront Event Space (CHES), a premier outdoor venue in the heart of Hong Kong. Since 2015, this open-air site has hosted major art fairs, music, and signature events in a flexible, large-scale environment. With a sprawling 36,000 m² space and no fixed seating, CHES adapts to each event’s needs—providing a dynamic backdrop for performances, exhibitions, and festivals. Whether you’re attending Art Central or a city-wide spectacle, we’ve got you covered with practical planning details, transit options, and nearby stay-and-dine recommendations to enhance your visit.

CHES is a government-backed venue known for hosting large-scale signature events, such as Art Central and other cultural happenings like Clockenflap. For guests driving in, note there is no on-site parking; convenient public parking is available at City Hall, IFC, and Pacific Place. The site is easily accessible from Central MTR or HK Station (about a 10-minute walk), with additional access via nearby bus routes and Star Ferry. Pedestrian connections from Admiralty via Tamar Park offer a scenic route to the event space. After a day at the venue, explore nearby luxury hotels including Mandarin Oriental, Island Shangri-La, The Upper House, The St. Regis Hong Kong, and The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, all offering upscale comforts within walking distance. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and dining options below to help you secure your stay and meals with ease.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue: Central Harbourfront Event Space (CHES), 9 Lung Wo Road, Central, Hong Kong.
  • Venue type and capacity: outdoor, open-air space (~36,000 m²) with flexible configurations; no fixed seating chart and capacity varies by event.
  • Parking: no on-site parking; closest public carparks are City Hall, IFC, and Pacific Place.
  • Transit: accessible from Central HK MTR or HK Station (10-min walk), nearby bus routes, and Star Ferry access; pedestrian routes from Admiralty via Tamar Park.
  • Nearby hotels (examples): Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong (5 Connaught Road Central); Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong (Pacific Place, Central); The Upper House (Pacific Place, Admiralty); The St. Regis Hong Kong (1 Harbour Drive, Wan Chai); The Landmark Mandarin Oriental (15 Queen’s Road Central).
  • Notable events hosted: Art Central since its inception in 2015; Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival; Wine & Dine events; CHES is a government-backed venue used for large-scale signature events.
  • Rename/demolition note: Central Harbourfront Event Space was formerly known as New Harbourfront (新海濱).