The Lab
The Lab only accepts applications for Arts Tech Activities. 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).
*Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
*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 Lab - Overview of Basic Hire Charges
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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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21,000 | 10,500 |
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25,000 |
12,500 | |
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Rehearsal / Practice |
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11,000 | 5,500 |
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16,000 | 8,000 | |
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Dark Day (Occupation of the unit) (Available only for bookings of 14 consecutive days or more) |
2,500 | 1,250 | |
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B. Charges of Service for |
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Prolonged Performance / Function |
3,000 / hour | 1,500 / hour | |
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Additional Performance / Function |
10,000 each | 5,000 each | |
Concessionary Rates for Non-profit Organisations Scheme is available for eligible non-profit-making organisations.