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The Arts House opens 2026 with a celebration of SingLit at VERSE

Kick off the new year with a bold celebration of words, creativity, and collaboration as VERSE 2026 returns to The Arts House at the Old Parliament from 9 to 31 January 2026. Far from a traditional literary festival, VERSE transforms the historic civic space into a multi-sensory playground, where literature meets visual art, music, performance, and digital innovation. Curated by Arts House Group, VERSE 2026 … Continue reading The Arts House opens 2026 with a celebration of SingLit at VERSE

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Arts of Thailand: An Interview with Dr Apinan Poshyananda on the state of contemporary art in Thailand, and Bangkok Art Biennale 2026

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Bangkok is a city that never resolves itself. It glitters and it crumbles, it meditates and it riots, it worships and it forgets. It is a city of angels perpetually shadowed by its own Mara; its doubts, temptations, desires, missteps. Few people understand this duality as intimately as Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda, the driving force behind the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) for … Continue reading Arts of Thailand: An Interview with Dr Apinan Poshyananda on the state of contemporary art in Thailand, and Bangkok Art Biennale 2026

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Arts, Music, News

Music: Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra concludes Taiwan tour with resounding success

The Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) has returned from a highly successful concert tour in Taiwan, marking an inspiring week of musical exchange from 9 to 17 December 2025. Performing to nearly 2,000 audience members across Taoyuan, Taipei and Hsinchu, the youth orchestra presented three collaborative concerts that celebrated cultural dialogue through Chinese orchestral music. Under the direction of Music Director Quek Ling Kiong, … Continue reading Music: Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra concludes Taiwan tour with resounding success

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Arts, Dance with Me, Hong Kong

Arts of Hong Kong: The Nutcracker 5th Anniversary Celebrates its 100th Performance

HONG KONG – On a festive December afternoon, the curtain rose on more than just another performance of The Nutcracker. It marked a love letter to Hong Kong—one that has now been read, danced and applauded 100 times. Hong Kong Ballet’s The Nutcracker – A Hong Kong Adventure reached its 100th performance on 28 December, celebrating its fifth anniversary as a homegrown holiday tradition. Proudly … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: The Nutcracker 5th Anniversary Celebrates its 100th Performance

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Arts, Film, Singapore

Singapore Film Society takes over Golden Village Cineleisure Hall 6 with SFS Somerset – a new home for indie film lovers

If your idea of a perfect night out involves thoughtful cinema, intimate screenings and conversations that linger long after the credits roll, there’s a new space in town to add to your list. On 1 January 2026, the Singapore Film Society (SFS) opens SFS Somerset, a dedicated screening venue tucked inside Hall 6 of Golden Village Cineleisure. Designed for both members and curious newcomers, the … Continue reading Singapore Film Society takes over Golden Village Cineleisure Hall 6 with SFS Somerset – a new home for indie film lovers

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Arts, award, Visual Art

Ah Boy To 梁导: Singapore Film Society To Honour Director Jack Neo With Lifetime Achievement Award

Singapore cinema is set for a nostalgic and celebratory start to 2026 as homegrown film icon Jack Neo is honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Singapore Film Society (SFS). The tribute comes in the form of a special gala event aptly titled “Ah Boy To 梁导”, taking place on Friday, 2 January 2026 at Golden Village VivoCity’s GV Max. The evening will pay … Continue reading Ah Boy To 梁导: Singapore Film Society To Honour Director Jack Neo With Lifetime Achievement Award

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Singapore Art Week 2026: STPI launches The Print Show & Symposium Singapore

If you think printmaking is all etchings and editions locked behind glass, Singapore Art Week 2026 is about to change your mind. This January, STPI launches The Print Show & Symposium Singapore, a first-of-its-kind regional platform that places prints firmly back at the centre of contemporary culture. Running from 22 to 31 January 2026, the inaugural edition brings together blockbuster names, radical thinkers, and a … Continue reading Singapore Art Week 2026: STPI launches The Print Show & Symposium Singapore

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Preview: UOB unveils tallest countdown projection show in ASEAN

UOB is bringing art, light and joy to the heart of Singapore with two spectacular projection mapping displays from 18 December 2025 to 1 January 2026. The displays, themed “Sharing Joy, Celebrating with our Communities”, was inspired by the spirit of giving back to our community and will illuminate the 280-metre façade of UOB Plaza 1 – the tallest countdown projection show in ASEAN. With … Continue reading Preview: UOB unveils tallest countdown projection show in ASEAN

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Arts, Preview, Sands Theatre, Theatre

Preview: Slava’s Snowshow (2026) by Base Entertainment Asia

Last in Singapore in 2022, Base Entertainment Asia is thrilled to present the internationally acclaimed Slava’s Snowshow in Singapore once again. Following its successful seasons in 2012 and 2022, the show is set to captivate audiences at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands for a limited season from 15 July 2026. Since its premiere in Singapore, Slava’s Snowshow has entertained generations with its playful blend of humour, heart, and theatrical … Continue reading Preview: Slava’s Snowshow (2026) by Base Entertainment Asia

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SGIFF 2025 draws to a close with 44 sold-out screenings and 33% increase in tickets sold

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), part of the Singapore Media Festival 2025 hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), closed its 36th edition on a historic high on 7 December, setting a new festival record with 44 sold-out screenings. For the third consecutive year, SGIFF achieved a new box office record, with ticket sales rising 33% from 2024. This year, the festival also saw its strongest turnout with a 28.7% increase in participation compared to last year, marking the festival’s strongest … Continue reading SGIFF 2025 draws to a close with 44 sold-out screenings and 33% increase in tickets sold

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