The Beats
Ordinary Booking applications are accepted not less than 3 months but not more than 12 months in advance of the month of hire and processed in one lot (e.g. applications for March – December 2026 are accepted in December 2025).
Other Arts-related Activities
Ordinary Booking applications are accepted not less than 3 months but not more than 7 months in advance of the month of hire and processed in one lot (e.g. applications for March – July 2026 are accepted in December 2025).
Non-arts activities
*Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
For organisations, the booking applications should include copies of :
(i) Certificate of business registration; or(ii) Certificate of incorporation under the Companies Ordinance Cap.622; or
(iii) Notification of establishment of a society under the Societies Ordinance Cap.151; or
(iv) Certificate of registration of a society under the Societies Ordinance Cap.151; or
(v) Certificate of registration on the list of approved charitable institutions or trusts of a public character; or
(vi) Certificate of registration of a school or certificate of incorporation under the Education Ordinance Cap.279.
For individuals, applicants shall present their identity cards / passports for checking when they return applications in person. If applications are returned by post / fax / third party, copies of the applicants' identity card / passport shall be enclosed.
Tel: (852) 3166 2844 (Working days* from 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 5:45pm)
Fax: (862) 3547 2697
Address: East Kowloon Cultural Centre Office, 3/F, 60 Ngau Tau Kok Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
*Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
e-APS – LCSD Performance Venues e-Application & Payment Services
Booking of the 17 performance venues managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and hire charges payment can now be done through e-APS on the internet, anytime, anywhere! Through e-APS, venue bookings are just one-click away!
The Beats - Overview of Basic Hire Charges
(The Basic Hire Charges include standard as well as advanced stage equipment, with no additional charges. Please refer to the Scales of Hire Charges and Technical Information for details.)
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Purpose |
Normal Rate (HK$) | Concessionary Rate (HK$) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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A. Daily Hire Charges (9am to 11pm) |
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Performance / Function |
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7,000 | 3,500 |
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8,500 |
4,250 | |
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Rehearsal / Practice |
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4,000 | 2,000 |
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5,500 | 2,750 | |
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Dark Day (Occupation of the unit) (Available only for bookings of 14 consecutive days or more) |
850 | 430 | |
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B. Charges of Service for |
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Prolonged Performance / Function |
1,000 / hour | 500 / hour | |
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Additional Performance / Function |
3,000 each | 1,500 each | |
Concessionary Rates for Non-profit Organisations Scheme is available for eligible non-profit-making organisations.