List of all arts and culture events in Singapore in 2024 / 2025, 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.
Films at the Fort 2024, Singapore's premier annual open-air cinema event, is back for its 10th edition this year. It will span 11 nights between 1 to 18 August 2024, at the iconic Fort Canning Park. Set against lush greenery and offering stunning city skyline views, this event promises a unique cinematic experience. Guests can indulge in award-winning films like "Oppenheimer" and "Crazy Rich Asians" under the stars, paired with gourmet cuisine and exquisite cocktails. It's the perfect setting for couples and friends to unwind after work or on weekends.
Miss Saigon Musical 2024 Singapore is finally taking place in the lion city after 23 years! The award-winning stage musical by British producer Cameron Mackintosh, French songwriter Alain Boublil and composer Claude-Michel Schonberg will play at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) for a month from 15 August - 15 September 2024. Premiered since 1989, the love story featuring the marriage between an American Marine and a seventeen-year-old South Vietnamese bargirl during the Vietnam War in the 1970s will be returning with a renewed theatrical performance and music.
Bras Basah.Bugis
National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, Singapore
Singapore Night Festival 2024 (SNF 2024), the city's most spectacular nocturnal event, is returning bigger than ever, now spanning 16 nights from 23 August - 7 September 2024. Celebrating heritage and culture through creativity, this nighttime art festival will once again transform the historic Bras Basah.Bugis precinct into a vibrant hub of arts, culture, and entertainment. Additionally, the festivities will extend to Fort Canning Park this year.
Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza
Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, 391A Orchard Road, Singapore
Ngee Ann City National Lion Dance Championships 2024, featuring the semifinals and finals of Singapore's prestigious annual lion dance competition, will return to Ngee Ann City along Orchard Road from 2 - 7 September 2024. Zonal competitions will precede these dates in July to determine qualifying teams.
Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
39 Keppel Rd, #01-02, Singapore
Singapore Art Book Fair 2024 (SGABF 2024), the annual art books and zines fair, is set to take place from 25 - 27 October 2024 at the Singapore Arts Museum (Tanjong Pagar Distripark). More than 100 artists, designers, distributors, small presses, institutions, galleries, zinemakers and printmakers from Singapore and around the world will be exhibiting at this 3-day expo. Each year, the exhibition attracted more than 6,000 art and book lovers over one weekend.
Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2024, the 17th edition of Singapore's leading art marketplace, will be held at the F1 Pit Building once again from 7 - 10 November 2024. Over 80 galleries from 20 countries will showcase thousands of original contemporary artworks during this 4-day event. The fair encompasses diverse art forms, including sculptures, paintings, photographs and digital art that are priced under S$15,000. Beyond the exhibition and art sale, visitors can also participate in family-friendly activities, talks, and workshops.
Mental Health Film Festival Singapore 2024 (MHFFS 2024), the 5th edition of the annual event to promote mental health awareness, returns this year from 7 - 10 November 2024. Beyond screening films that provide diverse perspectives on mental health from international filmmakers and local students, attendees can participate in after-show panel discussions and delve deeper into mental health topics at the accompanying roadshow.
Singapore Writers Festival 2024, marking its 27th edition, is scheduled to take place from 8 - 17 November 2024. The annual literary festival in Singapore boasts a lineup of over 200 ticketed and free programmes, featuring more than 250 local and international presenters. Spanning ten days, the event includes meet-the-authors sessions, talks, panel discussions, workshops, performances, and exhibitions.
Singapore International Film Festival 2024 (SIFF 2024), now in its 35th edition, returns from 28 November - 8 December 2024. This premier film festival in the country will feature over 100 films from Southeast Asia and beyond during its 11-day run. Attendees can look forward to Q&A sessions with filmmakers, interactive forums, networking parties and more.
Singapore Art Week 2025 (SAW 2025), the 13th edition of Singapore's premier annual arts festival, will be held from 17 - 26 January 2025, at multiple venues across the island. Art enthusiasts and the general public alike will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an artistic 10-day celebration, with over 100 free and ticketed art events showcasing new works and international collaborations.
