Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Singapore festivals

Show Picks

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.

Chingay Parade 2026 to take place on Feb 27 and 28

Over 3,000 performers will be involved in the parade, which will feature its largest community collaboration to date, said the People’s Association.
Over 3,000 performers will be involved in the parade, which will feature its largest community collaboration to date, said the People’s Association.

Singapore Writers Festival 2025

SG Culture Pass boosts impressive festival with 30 per cent rise in attendees

The packed Singapore Writers Festival bookstore at The Arts House.
The packed Singapore Writers Festival bookstore at The Arts House.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.