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Singapore arts guide (June 16 to Aug 15): Don’t miss Esplanade’s jazz festival and BAGFest

Nilze Carvalho Trio (left) and Gabrielle Cavassa will be performing at the Esplanade for the Jazz In July programme.

5 highlights at Crosscurrents: Masterpieces of Mughal, Safavid, Ottoman art from Louvre Museum

Preview of the Asian Civilisations Museum's new exhibition Crosscurrents: Masterpieces Of Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman Art, From The Musee Du Louvre on June 16.

Asian Civilisations Museum’s new show draws cultural connections between Islamic empires and Nusantara

Crosscurrents: Masterpieces of Mughal, Safavid, And Ottoman Art From The Musee Du Louvre showcases some 100 objects from the French institution and 30 from the Asian Civilisations Museum.

Breast Cancer Foundation CEO Jacob Soo returns to Tintin comics for stories of friendship and hope

Breast Cancer Foundation CEO Jacob Soo with some of his favourite books at his office in Sin Ming on May 18, 2026.

ST’s picks of the best shows at SIFA 2026

The Straits Times’ arts team of editor Ong Sor Fern and writers Clement Yong and Shawn Hoo picks their best watches.

Promenade theatre work reflects Drama Box’s deep engagement with Pulau Ubin

In The Middle Of The Water is a promenade theatre work written by Kok Heng Leun and performed by Chng Xin Xuan.

Violist Lionel Tan, founding member of Singapore’s T’ang Quartet, dies at 60

Violinist Lionel Tan died at 60 after a long battle with cancer.

Singapore singer Jacintha steps beyond comfort zone in Lush Life to mixed results

Lush Life is a biographical theatre work inspired by the life of jazz singer Jacintha Abisheganaden.

Quirky characters and Singapore history anchor Ovidia Yu’s The Tembusu Tree Mystery

The Tembusu Tree Mystery is the latest instalment in Ovidia Yu's long-running Crown Colony series.

Sail to Ubin with Drama Box for an arts festival with a twist

Running from May 30 to June 5, Drama Box's Under Ubin Night Skies takes guests to the island for theatre performances and nature walks.

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