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 April 2002 - January 2003 are accepted in January 2002)(Note 1)

Completed application forms should reach the booking office of the Hong Kong City Hall before 5:30pm on the last working day (Monday to Friday except public holidays) of each month. A reply will be provided within 14 working days thereafter.

Late Booking applications are accepted less than 3 months prior to the month of hire and will only be considered on individual merit subject to operational feasibility. Applications will be processed in one lot on a weekly basis. Completed application forms will be accepted during office hours from Monday to Friday (before 5:30pm), except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

When more than one applicant(s) wish to book the same date(s), applications will be considered in accordance with the cultural content, artistic merit and arts promotion value of the proposed function, popularity of previous events and the organizing ability of the applicant.

(Note 1: Applications for non-arts activities will only be accepted 3 months or less prior to the month of hire, with the exception for applications by government departments, District Councils or Registered Schools.)

Completed application forms should reach the booking office of the City Hall before 5:30pm on the last working day (Monday to Friday except public holidays) of the month.

Applications received after that are considered as Late Bookings but will nevertheless be processed on a first-come- first-served basis. Applications received less than 14 days prior to the date of hire will only be considered subject to operational feasibility.

When more than one applicant(s) request for the same duration, applications will be considered in accordance with the nature and duration of the proposed function and the organizing ability of the applicant.

Performances involving overseas artists and functions requiring a longer lead-time for planning and preparation qualify for special bookings. Such booking applications are processed between 13 to 24 months in advance of the month of hire. Completed application forms should reach the booking office of the City Hall before 5:30pm on the last working day (Monday to Friday except public holidays) of each month. A reply will be provided within 14 working days thereafter.

For organisations, the booking applications should include copies of :

For individuals, applicants should 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 should be enclosed.

For organisations which apply for rental subsidy, applications should also include a copy of the following duly signed by the Chairman and one other office bearer to the effect that it is a true copy :

Tel:	(852) 2921 2821 or (852) 2921 2838
Fax:	(852) 2877 0353

Office Hour
Monday to Friday

from	9am to 1pm
	2pm to 5:45pm

(except public holidays)