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Arts festivals

Singapore Night Festival 2026

Updated: 27 Aug 2026

Singapore Night Festival 2026 (SNF 2026), Singapore's iconic annual after-dark celebration, returns for 16 enchanting nights from 21 August - 5 September 2026. Centered around the theme, WHERE LEGENDS UNFOLD, this year's festival explores the myths, legends and folklore that have shaped Singapore and the wider Southeast Asian region. Drawing inspiration from the rich history and cultural significance of Bukit Larangan (present-day Fort Canning Park) located next to the festival grounds, the event celebrates the enduring power of storytelling and how these narratives are passed down through generations, shaping our understanding of place, community, identity and shared heritage.

Singapore Night Festival 2025

Updated: 15 Jul 2026

Singapore Night Festival 2025 (SNF 2025), the nation’s largest nocturnal experience, returns for 16 nights from 22 August - 6 September 2025. Building on last year's success, the festival continues to celebrate heritage and culture through the lens of creativity, transforming the historic Bras Basah.Bugis precinct into a vibrant hub of art, culture, and entertainment. Visitors can look forward to spectacular projection mappings, immersive light art installations, and interactive displays that will enchant both devoted festival enthusiasts and curious onlookers.

Singapore Art Week 2027 (SAW 2027)

Updated: 26 May 2026

Singapore Art Week 2027 (SAW 2027), the 15th edition of the country's leading annual arts festival, returns from 21 - 31 January 2027, transforming venues across the island into spaces for artistic experiences. With an expanded 11-day programme, up from 10 days last year, the festival offers participants more than 100 free and ticketed events across the island. Festival-goers can expect bold new commissions, international collaborations and a rich showcase of artistic expressions spanning visual arts, performance and public installations.

Aliwal Urban Arts Festival 2026 (Singapore)

Updated: 26 Jan 2026

Aliwal Urban Arts Festival 2026, an annual arts celebration set in the historic Muslim enclave of Kampong Glam, returns on 31 December 2026 at the Aliwal Arts Centre. Highlights include art installations, skateboarding competitions, graffiti try-outs, artist talks, dance performances, guided tours and hands-on workshops.

Singapore Art Week 2026 (SAW 2026)

Updated: 23 Jan 2026

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.

Light to Night Festival 2026 (Singapore)

Updated: 11 Jan 2026

Light to Night Festival 2026, an annual nocturnal celebration leading up to Singapore Art Week, will take place from 9 - 31 January 2026 across the National Gallery Singapore in City Hall and the surrounding Civic District. Centred on the theme "The Power in Us", the 2026 edition explores how unity and collective strength can shape shared experiences and ignite new possibilities. Echoing the success of last year's edition, the festival will once again transform the city after dark with outdoor art installations, façade projections and live performances.

Singapore Art Week 2023 (SAW 2023)

Updated: 16 Apr 2025

Singapore Art Week 2023 (SAW 2023), the 11th edition of the country's annual visual arts festival, is back this year from 6 - 15 January 2023. Over 130 free & ticketed art events showcasing new works and transnational collaborations will take place online as well as at various locations across the island.

Singapore Art Week 2024 (SAW 2024)

Updated: 16 Apr 2025

Singapore Art Week 2024 (SAW 2024), the 12th edition of the annual arts festival in Singapore, will be held from 19 - 28 January 2024 at various locations across the island. Over 100 free & ticketed art events showcasing new works and transnational collaborations are expected at this 10-day event.

Singapore Art Week 2025 (SAW 2025)

Updated: 16 Apr 2025

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.

Light to Night Festival 2025 (Singapore)

Updated: 18 Jan 2025

Light to Night Festival 2025, a flagship event of Singapore Art Week, will take place from 17 January to 6 February 2025, centered around the Asian Civilisations Museum and other downtown venues. Coinciding with the Chinese New Year (CNY) festivities, this year’s festival will feature outdoor art installations, an art fair, craft activities, and performances that celebrate the architectural beauty of pagodas and the wonders of the celestial world. On select dates, there will also be traditional Chinese performances, including Getai and lion dance shows.