Art attack: This year's International Arts Carnival programme includes My Date with Mozart; Oops! Belle the Witch is Gone; and, Hyper.

Twenty-six groups will present more than 60 exciting performances for the annual International Arts Carnival from July 18 to August 24.

The programme includes ballet, music, drama, puppetry, multi-media performances and theatre.

Hong Kong Ballet will open the carnival with a new interpretation of everlasting romantic story Sleeping Beauty featuring the music of Tchaikovsky.