Sir Run Run Shaw Hall

Established in 1981, with a seating capacity of 1,433 and experienced venue operations and technical staff, the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall is the biggest and professionally-equipped theatre in the University suitable for holding ceremonies, assemblies, meetings, lectures and for staging concerts, drama and dance performances, film shows and exhibitions. Booking for cultural activities is welcomed.

The Office of the Arts Administrator

The Office of the Arts Administrator is responsible for organizing and promoting campus-wide arts activities. It provides educational opportunities in the arts for students’ holistic development. Since 2009, the Office has launched a Student Cultural Ambassador Scheme which offers subsidies for students to visit arts events including performances and visual arts exhibitions and creates a platform for students to share their arts experiences through the regular meetings. It also regularly invites artists and critics to give talks on cultural issues. The “CUHK Culture Trail” Guided Tour is a popular programme for local secondary students to discover the beautiful landscape of the campus. The Office publishes a monthly Chinese University arts calendar Embark to enliven the cultural atmosphere and promote arts activities on the campus.