Hong Kong Coliseum, Multi-purpose entertainment hall in Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon, China.
The Hong Kong Coliseum is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon, with a facade that widens from the top into a deep overhang, forming a shallow inverted pyramid above a recessed lower level. Its flat, dark grey roof is edged by a lighter trim, and six small dark rectangular openings are evenly spaced along the upper left of the facade, with two more near the top right. The arena floor is a 43-metre concrete square that can be covered with demountable wooden flooring or rubberized roll-outs.
Planning started in the early seventies and after eight years of construction the building opened officially in April 1983. Over the following years it grew into one of the main entertainment venues in Asia.
Locals call it Hung Hom Coliseum, or Hung Kuen, in Cantonese; the nickname comes from its Hung Hom Bay site, not from a gymnasium. Since Sam Hui's three opening concerts in 1983, a solo show here has marked a milestone in a Cantonese pop singer's career. It also hosts university congregations and the Miss Hong Kong Pageant, held here yearly from 1991 to 2010 except 2008.
The hall sits a short walk from Hung Hom metro station and is accessible through wide entrances. It helps to arrive early since long queues often form before events begin.
The floor can support loads of 1800 kilograms per square meter, allowing unusually heavy stage setups. A separate reception area can hold up to 60 guests during special occasions.
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