Cantonese Opera

Free Full-Length Cantonese Opera 'The Purple Hairpin' at Ko Shan Theatre

According to LCSD cultural programme information, the full-length Cantonese opera 'The Purple Hairpin' is presented by Sing Wan Lok Club on 3 October 2026 (Saturday) at 7:30pm in the New Wing Auditorium of Ko Shan Theatre. Admission is free, and the performance runs about 3 hours 30 minutes.

This is a full-length production rather than excerpts, so allow extra time. Entry is for ages 6 or above; enquiries: 9226 2471.

If you are interested, you could keep that evening for Ko Shan Theatre and check whether other Chinese opera programmes are on around the same period to build your own opera night.

Editor’s noteA free full-length Cantonese opera, well suited to audiences who want to sit through a complete story; note the age 6+ entry rule and allow about three and a half hours.

This guide draws on public sources and does not claim a first-hand visit. Reviews and arrangements may change.