Singapore Writers Festival 2024

Singapore Writers Festival 2024, celebrating its 27th edition, will be held from 8 – 17 November 2024 at various locations across Singapore.

This renowned literary festival features over 200 ticketed and free events, with more than 250 local and international authors, poets and speakers.

Spanning ten days, the festival offers a diverse lineup of activities, including meet-the-author sessions, talks, panel discussions, workshops, performances, and exhibitions.

 

 

Featured Free Events

While most events in the festival are ticketed, the following are open to the public and free of charge:

• K-Comics World Tour in Singapore
  • Date: 1 – 30 November 2024 (Friday – Saturday)
  • Time: 10:00am – 10:00pm
  • Venue: Funan [Map]
• Stencil and Upcycle Your Tote with Artefakts and With Autumn
  • Date/Time:
    • 8 November 2024 (Friday), 6:00pm – 9:00pm
    • 9 & 16 November 2024 (Saturday), 2:00pm – 5:00pm
    • 17 November 2024 (Sunday), 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Venue: The Arts House, Entrance Corridor [Map]
• The Zine Library
  • Date: 8 – 17 November 2024 (Friday – Sunday)
  • Time: 10:00am – 8:00pm
  • Venue: The Arts House, Level 2 Corridor [Map]

 

 

• Into the Sea: A Children’s Play by Kokkarakko / கடலுக்குள்ள போறோம்: கொக்கரக்கோ வழங்கும் சிறுவர் நாடகம் 
  • Date: 9 November 2024 (Saturday)
  • Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
  • Venue: The Arts House, Play Den [Map]
• Book Doctor
  • Date/Time:
    • 9 November 2024 (Saturday), 11:30am – 12:30pm
    • 9 November 2024 (Saturday), 1:00pm – 2:00pm
    • 9 November 2024 (Saturday), 3:00pm – 4:00pm
    • 10 November 2024 (Sunday), 1:00pm – 2:00pm
    • 10 November 2024 (Sunday), 3:00pm – 4:00pm
    • 16 November 2024 (Saturday), 1:00pm – 2:00pm
    • 16 November 2024 (Saturday), 3:00pm – 4:00pm
    • 17 November 2024 (Sunday), 11:30am – 12:30pm
    • 17 November 2024 (Sunday), 1:00pm – 2:00pm
    • 17 November 2024 (Sunday), 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Venue: National Library Building, SG Alcove [Map]
• Evolution Anthems
  • Date: 9 & 16 November 2024 (Saturday)
  • Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Venue: The Arts House, Annex Building [Map]

 

 

• Walk in the City: The Arts House / 城市漫步：艺术之家
  • Date: 9 November 2024 (Saturday)
  • Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
  • Venue: Entrance of The Arts House, beside the Information Counter [Map]
• Singaporean Shenanigans (Standup Comedy)
  • Date: 10 & 15 November 2024 (Sunday & Friday)
  • Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
  • Venue: The Arts House, Annex Building [Map]
• X Marks the Spot: A Tribute to Chris Ho
  • Date: 10 November 2024 (Sunday)
  • Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Venue: Victoria Concert Hall [Map]

 

 

• Film Screening: Home Planet
  • Date: 16 November 2024 (Saturday)
  • Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Venue: The Arts House, Screening Room [Map]
• Emerging Voices: Readings by Singapore Book Council Mentees
  • Date: 17 November 2024 (Sunday)
  • Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
  • Venue: The Arts House, Screening Room [Map]

 

List of All Free & Ticketed Event

 

 

Ticket Categories

Ticket Type / Per Ticket (SGD)	Early Bird	Regular
Festival E-Pass – Adult (8 – 17 Nov)	24	30
Festival E-Pass – Senior Citizen aged 55 & above (8 – 17 Nov)	–	24
SWF Youth E-Pass (8 – 17 Nov)	12	15

 

 

Notes:

• Prices quoted exclude SGD 3 booking fee and taxes.
• Early Bird rates are available until 28 October 2024.
• Regular rates will take effect from 29 October 2024.
• Both passes include access to all Festival Pass events.
• Both passes exclude access to individually ticketed programmes but pass holders get to enjoy 20% off at these events.
• The SWF Youth Pass includes access to all Festival Pass events with the exception of programmes with content advisories. A valid student card must be presented upon collection of Youth Pass.

 

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