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Singapore festivals

SIFA 2026 transforms the Civic District into a playground

One of the headline acts of this year's festival, the 30-minute Noli Timere performance runs at Empress Lawn from May 15 to 17 at 7.15pm and 9.15pm, before moving to Punggol Digital District for multiple weekends from May 22 onwards. Admission is free.
One of the headline acts of this year's festival, the 30-minute Noli Timere performance runs at Empress Lawn from May 15 to 17 at 7.15pm and 9.15pm, before moving to Punggol Digital District for multiple weekends from May 22 onwards. Admission is free.

Youth take the spotlight as Murasu 360 celebrates milestones of Tamil Language Festival

To round off the Tamil Language Festival 2026, the Tamil Murasu newspaper organised a first-of-its-kind wrap-up event, Murasu 360, highlighting the festival’s key milestones.
To round off the Tamil Language Festival 2026, the Tamil Murasu newspaper organised a first-of-its-kind wrap-up event, Murasu 360, highlighting the festival’s key milestones.

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Palm Tree Music Festival makes Asian debut in Singapore with EDM acts Alesso and John Summit

American DJ and record producer John Summit (left) and Swedish DJ and record producer Alesso.
American DJ and record producer John Summit (left) and Swedish DJ and record producer Alesso.

Lifestyle event Artbox draws visitors with trendy wares and matcha concoctions

Artbox 2026 will be held from April 3 to 5 and April 10 to 12.
Artbox 2026 will be held from April 3 to 5 and April 10 to 12.

NEA urges responsible burning during Qing Ming after fires break out at Bukit Brown Cemetery

The National Environment Agency said the fires at Bukit Batok cemeteries were likely started by unattended joss stick or joss paper burning.
The National Environment Agency said the fires at Bukit Batok cemeteries were likely started by unattended joss stick or joss paper burning.

Tamil Language Festival marks 20 years with push for greater engagement

Dancers from Rameshwara Dance Group performing a Mayilattam, or peacock dance, at the launch of Tamil Language Festival 2026 on March 29.
Dancers from Rameshwara Dance Group performing a Mayilattam, or peacock dance, at the launch of Tamil Language Festival 2026 on March 29.

3 popular trends to look out for at the HallyuCon Korean culture festival

HallyuCon will be held on March 7 and 8 at Suntec Convention Hall 404.
HallyuCon will be held on March 7 and 8 at Suntec Convention Hall 404.

Crowds expected at cemeteries, columbaria during Qing Ming; public urged to avoid 11 peak days

NEA encouraged visitors paying respects at cemeteries and columbaria to visit on off-peak days.
NEA encouraged visitors paying respects at cemeteries and columbaria to visit on off-peak days.

Record 19,000 devotees fill streets for Thaipusam 2026 in Singapore

The annual Thaipusam festival is jointly organised by Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Thendayuthapani Temple and Hindu Endowments Board.
The annual Thaipusam festival is jointly organised by Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Thendayuthapani Temple and Hindu Endowments Board.

Fantasy meets whimsy at mediaeval-themed renaissance fair Ren Faire SG

Fort Canning Park was transformed into the bustling fairground of a make-believe world called Xenaria for the event, which ends on Feb 1.
Fort Canning Park was transformed into the bustling fairground of a make-believe world called Xenaria for the event, which ends on Feb 1.

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