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Welcome to the new academic year! We are excited to kick off with the Shaw Auditorium 5th Anniversary Celebrations, featuring a stellar lineup of performances. Highlights include the Shaw Auditorium 5th Anniversary Celebration Gala; TS Crew’s award-winning No Dragon No Lion, a fusion of contemporary lion dance, kung fu, and circus; the HKCO X HKUST Mid-Autumn Symphony by the renowned Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra; and the refreshing crossover Classics Unlocked: When Chinese Music Meets Jazz by the vibrant KD Music.
The anniversary celebrations continue with festive fun and creative activities! Join us at Moonlit Delights @ SA 2026 to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoy our tap dance, acrylic painting, and handpan workshops. If you would like to showcase your talent, don't miss the HKUST Community Musical 2027 Open Auditions, and the Open Call for Lunchtime Performance.
Beyond the celebrations, Cosmopolis Festival 2026 brings acclaimed musicians to campus. Also not to be missed are the Welcome Concert by the University Philharmonic Orchestra, the HKUST 35th Anniversary Music Festival, and Colorful Breeze – China's Ethnic Art Colleges Tour Gala: Greetings from Tianshan.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Shaw Auditorium for an inspiring and vibrant season ahead!
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| Shaw Auditorium 5th Anniversary Celebration Gala |
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The year 2026 marks the 5th anniversary of the Shaw Auditorium. To celebrate this milestone, the Shaw Auditorium Unit presents the Shaw Auditorium 5th Anniversary Celebration Gala, bringing together the vibrant talents of the HKUST community. The Gala features student societies under the HKUST Student Union, including the Chinese Orchestra, Dance Society, Rope Skipping Club, and University Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as department associated groups, Particles (Science Student Music Band) and Tunatics A Cappella. Each group brings its own unique energy and creativity to the stage.
The evening will conclude with a finale performance featuring a medley from 2024-2026 HKUST Community Musicals, revisiting cherished moments from past productions and bringing the Gala to a vivid and memorable close.
Thank you for your support! This event is now fully booked. Walk-ins are welcome, and details can be found here.
Date: Sep 2, 2026 (Wed)
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium
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| Shaw Auditorium’s 5th Anniversary Event: No Dragon No Lion by TS Crew |
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No Dragon No Lion reimagines the art of lion dance through a bold and innovative contemporary performance style, breathing new life into traditional culture. This dynamic and high-energy physical theatre production seamlessly integrates elements of Chinese opera, kung fu, parkour, martial arts, capoeira, tumbling, circus and dance, while replacing traditional percussion with beatboxing and cinematic soundtracks to create a fresh and exhilarating stage experience.
Date: Sep 8, 2026 (Tue)
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium
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| Shaw Auditorium’s 5th Anniversary Events |
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HKUST Community Musical 2027 - Open Auditions
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Oct 9 - Oct 18, 2026
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Venue:
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HKUST Campus (Clear Water Bay)
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Application deadline:
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Sep 28, 2026 (Mon)
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Open Call for Lunchtime Performance
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Application deadline:
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Sep 16, 2026 (Wed)
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Tap Dance Workshop: For Beginners & Advanced Beginners
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Sep 22; Sep 24; Sep 29; Oct 6; Oct 8; Oct 13; Oct 15; Oct 20, 2026 (Tue & Thu)
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7:00 PM
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The Jockey Club Global Graduate Tower (GGT) G19 Multi-Purpose Room
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HKCO X HKUST Mid-Autumn Symphony
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Date:
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Sep 24, 2026 (Thu)
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7:30 PM
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Venue:
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Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium
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Moonlit Delights @ SA – Riddle Guess & Lunchtime Performance
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Sep 24, 2026 (Thu)
Sep 25, 2026 (Fri)
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12:30 PM
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Piano Foyer, Shaw Auditorium
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Acrylic Painting Workshop by Apple Wong
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Sep 24; Oct 8; Oct 15; Oct 22; Oct 29; Nov 5, 2026 (Thu)
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6:15 PM
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Venue:
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Room 209, Shaw Auditorium
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Handpan Workshop by Ting Ho-Fung (Ding) from Panlab
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Oct 6; Oct 13; Oct 20; Oct 27, 2026 (Tue)
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6:30 PM
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Venue:
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Room 119, Shaw Auditorium
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Classics Unlocked: When Chinese Music Meets Jazz
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Date:
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Oct 28, 2026 (Wed)
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Time:
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7:30 PM
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Venue:
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Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium
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| Cosmopolis Festival 2026 |
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Zhang Ying, Master of the Pipa
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Date:
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Oct 9, 2026 (Fri)
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Time:
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7:30PM
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Venue:
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Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium
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Crossover Jazz with Tigran Hamasyan Quartet
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Date:
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Oct 16, 2026 (Fri)
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Time:
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7:30PM
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Venue:
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Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium
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Romantic and Modern Classics with the Cong Quartet
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Date:
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Oct 18, 2026 (Sun)
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Time:
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7:30PM
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Venue:
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Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium
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Music of Palestine with Nai Barghouti
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Oct 25, 2026 (Sun)
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Time:
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7:30PM
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Venue:
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Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium
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| Other Upcoming Events |
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Echoes of Excellence - Welcome Concert by University Philharmonic Orchestra, HKUSTSU
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Sep 3, 2026 (Thu)
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Time:
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7:30 PM
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Venue:
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Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium
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HKUST 35th Anniversary Music Festival
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Sep 19 (Sat) 7:30 PM
Sep 20 (Sun) 3:00 PM
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Venue:
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Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium
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HKUST-SINO One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2026
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Oct 12, 2026 (Mon)
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Time:
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9:00 AM
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Venue:
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Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium
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"Colorful Breeze" — China's Ethnic Art Colleges Tour Gala: "Greetings from Tianshan"
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Date:
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Oct 14, 2026 (Wed)
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Time:
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7:30 PM
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Venue:
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Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium
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| Stamp Your Way to a Surprise Fall Term 2026 |
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Join the Shaw Auditorium’s Stamp Your Way to a Surprise Fall Term 2026 campaign to enjoy arts and cultural events, collect stamps, and redeem them for exciting gifts. For the Shaw Auditorium 5th Anniversary Special, attend celebration events to earn special anniversary stamps! Collect 5 special stamps to claim an exclusive limited-edition gift.
Activity Period: Sep 1, 2026 (Tue) - Jan 31, 2027 (Sun)
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