Films at the Fort 2023, the 9th edition of Singapore's premier open-air cinema event, is back this year for 12 nights between 3 - 20 August 2023 at Fort Canning Park. Movie goers will get to watch award-winning films under the stars while savoring gourmet food and sipping exquisite cocktails.
Franchising & Licensing Asia 2023 (FLAsia 2023), Asia’s premier franchising tradeshow and conference, will take place from 17 - 19 August 2023 at Marina Bay Sands (MBS). Other than being a marketplace that showcases over 200 local and international brands to prospective franchisees in Asia, the event is also a platform that connects brand owners, business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs in the region. Visitors can also look forward to a series of talks, discussions and workshops where industry leaders share their knowledge and market insights at this 3-day trade fair.
Singapore Night Festival 2023 (SNF 2023), the annual arts festival in the evening, is back this year for 9 nights from 18 - 26 August 2023 in the Bras Basah & Bugis district. As with past traditions, visitors and passersby in the area will be treated to light projection mappings and light art installations during this period. Apart from the free light shows, a host of experiential programmes, performances, and F&B fairs have also been scheduled to be held during this period.
SMU Arts Fest 2023, the annual arts festival by the Singapore Management University (SMU), will take place over 6 weekends from 18 August to 24 September 2023 on campus as well as various art venues in the city. Themed "Post", the event this year will showcase thought-provoking works that explore the evolving relationship between humanity, technology and the arts in the forms of exhibitions, dances, and theatre plays.
PTO Asian Open 2023 will be held from 19 - 20 August 2023 in the heart of Singapore with the iconic and stunning Marina Bay as the backdrop. Participants can choose to participate in a 41km / 82km duathlon or a 100km triathlon, individually or as a team.
Asia Comics Expo 2023, the inaugural edition of the comic exhibition, will take place from 19 - 20 August 2023 at Suntec City. Organised by the Singapore Cosplay Club, this exhibition will showcase comic arts by artists from Singapore and beyond. Apart from comic art, cosplay and toy collectibles will also be on display.
Taeyeon The ODD Of LOVE Concert Tour 2023 (태연) is stopping by the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 20 August 2023. The first solo concert tour in three years by Girls' Generation K-Pop group member will feature songs from both her latest 'INVU' studio album and all-time top-charting hits. Based on the singer's performance in the Seoul leg of the tour in June 2023, the setlist is expected to include songs such as 'INVU', 'Can’t Control Myself', 'Some Nights', 'I', 'Fine' and more.
Rusalka by Dvorak 2023, a Czech opera based on the lyrical fair tale RUSALKA, will premiere at the Victoria Theatre on the 19 & 20 August 2023. Featuring London-based soprano Victoria Songwei Li, Latvian tenor Martins Smaukstelis, vocal talents of Symphony Choralis and supported by a stella cast from Singapore and beyond, come and be mesmerized by Antonín Dvořák's timeless opera 'Rusalka' directed with a new twist by New Opera Singapore.
Living Pictures: Photography in Southeast Asia 2023, a photography exhibition at the National Gallery Singapore, is coming to an end after going on display for the past 8 months. On 19 August 2023, join in a 1 hour final session with curators to listen to behind-the-scenes stories on photography and how it contributed to the development of the region's visual culture.
Downtown East Drive-In Movie Screening 2023 will be held from 7:30pm on 19 August 2023 at the Begonia Car Park of the leisure and entertainment complex. Apart from getting to watch the Singaporean comedy film on the big screen in the comfort of your car, movie goers will also get to savor fresh Musang King durians while watching the show.
Ricky Hsiao SEAT FOR LOVE Concert 2023 萧煌奇《对爱入座》演唱会2023新加坡站 will take place on 19 August 2023 at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands (MBS). The Golden Melody Award winning Taiwanese singer-songwriter will be bringing with him his soulful vocals and songs with heartfelt lyrics to this special live performance in Singapore.
