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Chingay 2026 to turn the spotlight on dreams and wishes in a 360-degree spectacle of light

When the lights come on at the F1 Pit Building this February, Chingay Parade 2026 will invite Singaporeans to step into a shared space of dreams, creativity and community spirit. Returning on 27 and 28 February 2026, Singapore’s largest multicultural parade takes on the theme “WISH”, framing the annual celebration as a collective expression of hope and aspiration. Organised by the People’s Association (PA), this … Continue reading Chingay 2026 to turn the spotlight on dreams and wishes in a 360-degree spectacle of light

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Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 promises explorations of play and tradition under new festival director Chong Tze Chien

by D.Y. The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) has been an annual highlight of the local Arts calendar, inviting artists and enthusiasts alike to create meaningful experiences through its extensive programmes. Yet, this year’s edition is looking to be a particularly exciting one as the mantle of Festival Director is passed on from Natalie Hennedige to first-timer Chong Tze Chien. Running from 15 to … Continue reading Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 promises explorations of play and tradition under new festival director Chong Tze Chien

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Nathania Ong returns home to star as Elle Woods in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s ‘Legally Blonde’

When Elle Woods steps into Harvard Law, she’s armed not just with pink heels and impeccable hair, but with an unshakeable belief in herself, and a community of women who have her back. This July, that spirit of confidence and camaraderie returns to Singapore in a glossy, contemporary new production of Legally Blonde – The Musical, led by one of our country’s most accomplished theatre … Continue reading Nathania Ong returns home to star as Elle Woods in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s ‘Legally Blonde’

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★★★☆☆ Theatre Review: Celup by Sofie Buligis

One girl’s whimsical quest to reconnect with her Malay roots leaves more pressing, problematic issues unanswered. Celup, Sofie Buligis’ interactive one-woman show, is a playful, ambitious, and at times perplexing exploration of identity, belonging, and what it means to be Malay in contemporary Singapore. From the moment the audience enters, they are greeted by kueh kueh on a table, a P. Ramlee playlist, and Sofie … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Theatre Review: Celup by Sofie Buligis

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★★★☆☆ Theatre Review: Retina Manoeuvre by k*hole karaoke – Wang Ping-Hsiang

Taiwanese artist Wang Ping-Hsiang explores the uneasy tension between nationalism and violence in a winding piece of anecdotal theatre. It is difficult to pin down exactly what kind of show Retina Manoeuvre wants to be. Playing at Theatre Practice’s Practice Space as part of the Singapore Fringe Festival, Berlin-based Taiwanese theatremaker Wang presents a relatively stripped-down setup: a desk, a laptop, a microphone, and a … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Theatre Review: Retina Manoeuvre by k*hole karaoke – Wang Ping-Hsiang

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★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Pretty Ugly by Theo Chen

Sincere, vulnerable coming-of-age musical revue that captures a young artist finding themselves. Theo Chen is someone you might describe as mature beyond their years. Having developed a lifelong love for musical theatre, singing, and performing from a young age, Theo has never shied away from the stage. There is a sense that they were always one step ahead of their peers in understanding who they … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Pretty Ugly by Theo Chen

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Visual Art

Visual Art: Sotheby’s To Stage Modern and Contemporary Art Auction During SAW 2026, featuring works by Walter Spies and Raden Saleh

Every January, Singapore Art Week transforms the city into a crossroads of creativity, where collectors, curators, and cultural pilgrims converge. This year, one of its most anticipated moments arrives on 25 January, when Sotheby’s stages its Modern and Contemporary Art auction at The Edition Singapore—an elegant setting befitting works that span continents, centuries, and artistic revolutions. More than a sale, the auction reads like a … Continue reading Visual Art: Sotheby’s To Stage Modern and Contemporary Art Auction During SAW 2026, featuring works by Walter Spies and Raden Saleh

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Visual Art: Art Outreach goes from base camp to summit with a plethora of events at Singapore Art Week 2026

During Singapore Art Week 2026, Gillman Barracks and beyond will transform into a living laboratory of ideas, images, and encounters, as Art Outreach Singapore presents an ambitious slate of exhibitions, public artworks, and conversations that invite audiences to slow down, look closer, and rethink how art shapes the way we live. Established in 2003, Art Outreach has long played a vital role in strengthening Singapore’s … Continue reading Visual Art: Art Outreach goes from base camp to summit with a plethora of events at Singapore Art Week 2026

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Visual Art: Cry Now at Prestige Gallery Singapore

In a city that prides itself on speed, efficiency, and forward momentum, slowing down to feel can be a radical act. This January, Prestige Gallery Singapore invites audiences to do exactly that with Cry Now, a group exhibition running from 10 January to 22 February 2026 at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. Opening during Singapore Art Week, Cry Now is a showcase of sensitivity and exploration of … Continue reading Visual Art: Cry Now at Prestige Gallery Singapore

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Visual Art: Project Art Hunter newly opens at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

On the fourth floor of Tanjong Pagar Distripark, amid concrete corridors, river-facing windows, and Singapore’s steadily growing arts enclave, a new independent art space has quietly opened its doors. Project Art Hunter is not a gallery in the conventional sense. There are no sales pitches, no white-cube theatrics. Instead, it offers something slower, more personal: an invitation to live with art, even if only for … Continue reading Visual Art: Project Art Hunter newly opens at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

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