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.
Gardens by the Bay Mid-Autumn Festival 2023, the annual festive lantern display at the iconic garden in Marina Bay, returns this year from 15 September - 1 October 2023. Themed "Garden of Blooms", visitors will get to take photographs with specially designed lanterns inspired by Chinese mythology, legends and cultures depicting reunion, fate and affinity. Apart from the lantern light-up, a host of activities from cultural performances, workshops, street food fair, carnival games and rides have been scheduled throughout the 2-week event.
Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations 2023 (2023 年牛车水中秋节庆祝活动) is back in the Chinatown district from 15 September to 14 October 2023. A host activities from festive bazaar, stage performances, lantern making session, lantern walks, to savouring festive goodies like pomelo, mooncakes and piggy biscuits await all visitors to Chinatown during this period.
Comics Art and Sci Fi Expo 2023, an event for fans of comics, animation, games, movies and cosplay, will be held at the Singapore Science Centre over 2 weekends from 16 - 24 September 2023. Highlights of the expo includes an art exhibition, stage performances, workshops and showcases of comic, art and cosplay creations. Parents with young children will find this event entertaining and complements an educational trip to the science centre over the weekend.
Lights by the Lake 2023, the annual Mid-Autumn Festival (aka Lantern Festival) celebratory event at Jurong Lake Gardens, is back from 16 September - 1 October 2023! Apart from the usual lantern displays, families and children visiting the park can look forward to host of activities from music performances by local artistes and Singapore Chinese Orchestra, to games and activities like lantern riddles, dragonboat try-outs and more! Last but not least, a food fair offering a delectable array of local and international food and snacks will keep all the growling tummies filled at this 2-week event.
FIBA Intercontinental Cup Singapore 2023 will be held from 21 - 24 September 2023 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. For the first time ever, six international basketball league winners from around the world will be competing for the much-coveted title here in Asia and Singapore.
Singapore Design Week 2023 (SDW 2023), the premier design festival in Southeast Asia, will be back this year from 21 September to 1 October 2023. Themed 'Better by Design', this edition champions the embodiment of the desire to always seek to make lives better using design in Singapore's design scene. Design exhibitions, fairs, marketplaces, tours, showcases, talks and symposiums are expected to be held at various locations in Singapore during this 11-day event.
Carnival By The Bay 2023, an annual carnival aiming to bring liveliness in the Marina Bay office precinct, is back this year from 22 - 23 September 2023 at The Lawn. Apart from catching movies with colleagues, families and friends over beverages and ice cream alongside scenic views, arcade games, carnival games, and inflatables will keep everyone entertained over the 2-day event.
