Festival Dikir Singapura 2026
June 5 - June 7
Free
Festival Dikir Singapura 2026 (Singapore DIkir Barat Festival 2026), a celebration marking 50 years of Dikir Barat (a traditional Malay choral performance art form) in the country, will take place from 5 – 7 June 2026 at Wisma Geylang Serai.
An exciting lineup of Dikir Barat performances, workshops and interactive activities will be held throughout the weekend, showcasing the richness of Malay arts and culture while inspiring greater appreciation and interest among visitors.
Complementing the cultural festivities is Selera Nusantara, a mini food and retail fair featuring a diverse selection of traditional and contemporary Malay snacks and international cuisine, offering visitors plenty to enjoy as they immerse themselves in the celebrations.
Programme / Event Schedule
- Registration is required for selected activities, workshops and panel discussions.
- Children can enjoy bouncy castle at the Kids’ Zone, available daily from 12pm to 10pm.
- Live broadcast is available for Malam Anugerah Dikir, Pertandingan Dikir Senja, Gelanggang Wacana and Gelanngang Dikir.
- 5 June 2026 (Friday)
- (12:00pm – 10:00pm) Selera Nusantara (by MakBesar)
- (7:45pm – 10:00pm) Malam Anugerah Dikir 2026 at Persada Budaya (hosted by Khairudin Samsudin and Haryani Othman)
- 6 June 2026 (Saturday)
- (10:00am – 10:00pm) Selera Nusantara (by MakBesar)
- (11:30am – 12:30pm) Masterclass Selepas Pentas: Dari Dikir ke Rentas Cipta (by Hidayat Nordin) at Function Room Lantai 4 [Registration]
- (12:00pm – 1:30pm) Bengkel Tingkah Meningkah dalam Paluan (by SedakSG) [Registration]
- (1:00pm – 2:00pm) Diskusi Arus Dikir: Trend, Teknologi dan Masa Depan Warisan Kita at Function Room Lantai 4 [Registration]
- Moderator: Syafiq Moklas
- Panel Members: Alman Syafiq (Andika), Ashraf Arifin (Kelana Purba), Nasruddin Shah (Keris)
- (3:00pm – 8:00pm) Pertandingan Dikir Senja at Persada Budaya (hosted by Bora)
- 7 June 2026 (Sunday)
- (10:00am – 10:00pm) Selera Nusantara (by MakBesar)
- (12:00pm – 1:30pm) Bengkel Tingkah Meningkah dalam Paluan
- (3:00pm – 4:30pm) Gelanggang Wacana: Identiti, Polemik dan Evolusi Dikir Barat
- Moderator: Dr Roszalina Rawi
- Panel Members: Mohamed Nazri, Rohasliza Rohmadon, Sulhie Yusuf (Abe Yie)
- (5:00pm – 6:30pm) Gelanggang Dikir (by Andika Kencana from Singapore and Sunang Detaga from Malaysia)
Live Broadcast
Malam Anugerah Dikir (5 June 2026 7:15pm)
Pertandingan Dikir Senja (6 June 2026 2:30pm)
Gelanggang Wacana & Gelanngang Dikir (7 June 2026 2:30pm)
Artistes Lineup (Selera Nusantara)
- Arshad Sunday (6 June 2026)
- Harris Osman (7 June 2026)
List of Food & Retail Vendors (Selera Nusantara)
- Makmak Masak (Fried rices and noodles / Mee goreng, nasi goreng and pulut kuning)
- Chabakess (Sushibakes)
- The Original Vadai (Indian fritters)
- MyKidsCraving (Sweet treats / Bakalava rings, S’more)
- Teh Mami (Bottled pulled tea and coffee / teh tarik and kopi)
- Minom.SG (Iced beverages / bandung, soursop)
- Balang Kepalang (Iced drinks)
- SG Balang (Iced drinks)
- Teh Mami (Iced milk tea / coffee)
- Bubur Fusion (Porridge)
- Mamarai Inc (Frozen ready-to-eat snack)
- and more
Opening Hours
- Venue: Wisma Geylang Serai (Geylang Serai Community Club) [Map]
- Date/Time:
- 5 June 2026 (Friday), 12:00pm – 10:00pm
- 6 June 2026 (Saturday), 10:00am – 10:00pm
- 7 June 2026 (Sunday), 10:00am – 10:00pm
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