Singapore festivals

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SWF 2026’s Hidden In Plain Sight could explore crime fiction, memoirs, medical writing, journalism

Singapore Writers Festival director Yong Shu Hoong's debut festival was in 2024 and he has just concluded the 2025 edition, which some have described as feeling more "buzzy".

Walking on water: Seeing Singapore anew after a job switch to design

The writer has become much struck by the pervasiveness of design, whether in the national narrative or our personal lives.

R.F. Kuang, Ken Liu and Fuchsia Dunlop headline Singapore Writers Festival in November

Authors R. F. Kuang (left) and Ken Liu will headline the Singapore Writers Festival, which runs from Nov 7 to 16.

Turning tragedy into advocacy: Woman finds new purpose after paralysis

Jean Ling with her husband Jake Oh and their three children Summer, 6, Evan, 2, and Adel, 5 months, in their home on June 23, 2025.

Grammy-nominated musician Bonobo headlines new arts and music festival at Fort Canning Park

bonobo23 - Grammy-nominated musician Bonobo headlines the inaugural Somewhere Out There music and art festival, taking to Evermore Stage.

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