List of all arts and culture events in Singapore in 2025 / 2026, including performances, screenings, plays, dramas and skits, talks, tours on a myriad of genres from dance, film, literary, photography, music, theatre, visual, culture, history to multidisciplinary.
Christmas on a Great Street 2025 / 2026, the 42nd edition of Singapore’s beloved annual Christmas celebration, returns from 8 November 2025 - 1 January 2026 along the city’s iconic shopping belt, Orchard Road. Beyond strolling through the beautifully lit streets and snapping dazzling photos under the golden Christmas lights, visitors can enjoy a stunning multimedia projection show on the façade of Hilton Singapore Orchard and experience Music in the Air performances along the boulevard. The festivities continue with two Christmas Villages featuring rides, games, and a magnificent Christmas tree, as well as nightly snowfall shows that bring the magic of the season to life.
Raffles City Convention Centre
Raffles City Convention Centre, 80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore
EOY J-Culture Festival 2025, the 15th edition of the annual celebration of Japanese pop culture, will take place over two days from 27 - 28 December 2025 at the Raffles City Convention Centre. As with previous editions, attendees can expect a vibrant J-culture merchandise fair, featuring everything from official anime collectibles to fan-made creations at the popular Creators’ Alley. Beyond the marketplace, the festival promises an exciting lineup of Japanese pop music performances, cosplay showcases, photography sessions, and much more!
Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival 2026 (2026年牛车水农历新年庆祝活动), Singapore’s annual celebration in the historic Chinese enclave of early immigrants, will take place from 18 January - 18 March 2026. With the Horse as the Zodiac sign for 2026, visitors can look forward to charming horse-themed characters and auspicious greetings featuring the Chinese character for "horse".
Singapore Art Week 2026 (SAW 2026), the 14th edition of the nation’s premier annual arts festival, returns from 22 - 31 January 2026, bringing art to life across multiple venues island-wide. Over 10 days, art enthusiasts and the general public can immerse themselves in more than 100 free and ticketed events, featuring exciting new works, international collaborations, and diverse expressions across visual arts, performance, and public installations.
Sands Expo & Convention Centre
10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore, Singapore
ART SG 2026, the fourth edition of Southeast Asia's leading art fair, returns during Singapore Art Week, from 23 - 25 January 2026 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. This year’s edition will showcase a diverse mix of renowned international galleries and emerging art spaces from around the world, presented across three curated sectors: GALLERIES, FOCUS, and FUTURES.
Chingay 2026 (新加坡妆艺大游行2026), the 54th edition of Singapore’s iconic Chinese New Year street parade, will make its grand return to the F1 Pit Building on 27 & 28 February 2026. With the theme WISH, the 2026 edition will feature the parade’s first-ever circular parade route and a transformable multi-tier stage, presenting an awe-inspiring showcase of multicultural heritage infused with modern creativity to express our hopes for the year ahead.
