Hong Kong Coliseum
Hong Kong Coliseum commonly known as the Hung Hom Coliseum, is a multi-purpose indoor arena. It is now managed by the Leisure and Cultural Service Department of the Hong Kong Government. The Hong Kong Coliseum was one of the venues for the 5th East Asian Games that was hosted in Hong Kong in 2009.
English Name: Hong Kong Coliseum, Hung Hom Coliseum
Chinese Name: 香港体育馆, 红馆, 红磡体育馆
Attraction Type: Coliseum, Show
Best Time to Visit: According to the Schedules of Show
Admission Fee: According to the Show
Address in English: No.9 Cheong Wan Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Address in Chinese:香港省九龙市红磡昌湾路9号
Why is Hong Kong Coliseum so Special?
Hong Kong Coliseum commonly known as the Hung Hom Coliseum, is a multi-purpose indoor arena. It is now managed by the Leisure and Cultural Service Department of the Hong Kong Government. The Hong Kong Coliseum was one of the venues for the 5th East Asian Games that was hosted in Hong Kong in 2009.
Where is Hong Kong Coliseum?
The Hong Kong Coliseum is located in Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is in Yau Tsim Mong District.
How to Get There?
- Take Metro East Rail Line or West Rail Line to Hung Hom, and you will see Hong Kong Coliseum.
- Take Bus No. 5a, No. 5c, No. 8a, No. 8, No. 15x, or No. a20 to Hung Hom Station/ Hung Hom Railway Station.
History of Hong Kong Coliseum
It was built by the Urban Council and inaugurated on 27 April 1983. The coliseum has 12,500 seats, which is the second largest among indoor facilities in Hong Kong, only behind the 2005-opened AsiaWorld–Arena.
The Coliseum provides a complete set of facilities for cultural performances, sports, ceremonies, meetings and assemblies. As the largest gymnasium in the city, most concerts are held here. Hundreds of pop stars, including Air Supply, Elton John, Ricky Martin, Jackie Chan and Andy Lau, have performed here. Even the “New York Philharmonic Orchestra”, “Miss Hong Kong”, “Hong Kong Film Award”, “Disney on Ice” and Placido Domingo turned the famous Hong Kong Stadium into a arena of laughter and tears.
Facilities
Arena
The arena has a seating capacity of 12 500 with 10 400 arranging in contours and some 2 000 on tiered platforms. The arena can be adapted for end stage and central stage configurations, giving great flexibility to different types of events. It is equipped with demountable stage units and various types of seating platforms to suit different needs. The arena floor can be overlaid with demountable wooden flooring or other types of rubberized and court surfaces for various sporting events.
Central 4-side full colour projection system installed above the center of the arena can show close-ups, replays and track slow-motion shots of all on-going events, as well as displaying messages, scores and time keeping for sports tournaments.
Piazza
The 22 000 sq m piazza, embracing the Coliseum, is an ideal facility for holding exhibitions, fun fairs, receptions and other outdoor activities to complement the event held inside the arena.
Useful Travel Tips
1.Tickets Selling Hours: 10: 00 to 18: 30 (If there is a show, tickets can still be purchased during the first half-hour of the show.)
