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Singapore HeritageFest 2026
2026-05-01 10:00 - 2026-05-24 22:00 (Asia/Singapore)
Discover our maritime heritage at Singapore HeritageFest 2026! Through islandwide cultural performances, scenic water and land tours, guided trails, workshops and exhibitions, SHF 2026 reveals Singapore’s deep connection to the sea and the vibrant communities that made us a global maritime hub.
Don’t miss our festival highlight, HOMEGROUND @ ACM Green, which brings Singapore’s living maritime traditions alive through a central exhibition and interactive weekend programmes. Keep an eye out for Pitta, the SHF 2026 mascot, across the island and you could stand a chance to win a limited-edition SHF keepsake at HOMEGROUND.
Tickets go on sale 22 April 2026, 12pm.

ANIMA MUNDI Solo Exhibitions
2026-05-07 09:30 - 2026-05-13 17:00 (Europe/Rome) | Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello Associazione Culturale Italo-Tedesca (ACIT), Cannaregio 4118, Venice, Cannaregio 4118, Venice, Veneto, 30121, Italy
ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with ACIT Venice, is delighted to invite you to the opening of three remarkable solo exhibitions by Anthony Emerton, Justyna Kubica, and Rosita Fernandes. The event will be inaugurated on May 07, 2026, at 06:00 PM at the historic Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello in Venice, running until May 13, serving also as an ideal introduction to the new edition of ANIMA MUNDI 2026.
This event coincides with the opening week of the 61st Venice Biennale, the most prestigious and vibrant time for contemporary art worldwide. To mark this significant occasion, a triad of visionary solo exhibitions is presented, featuring three compelling artists who have collaborated with ITSLIQUID for several years. This long-standing relationship has allowed for a deep curation that offers the public a chance to explore three distinct creative worlds. Within the baroque elegance of Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello, a unique journey is proposed: from the silent, balanced abstraction of Emerton to the structural distillation of Kubica, concluding with the profound, emotional reflections on humanity by Fernandes. It is an immersive experience designed to provide an authentic look at the international art scene during Venice’s most important week.

ANIMA MUNDI Solo Exhibitions
2026-05-07 09:30 - 2026-05-13 17:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Cannaregio, F.TA SAN ANDREA 4118, 30121 Venezia VE, Cannaregio, F.TA SAN ANDREA 4118, 30121, Venezia VE, VE, 30121, Italy

Top Award-Winning Entries Exhibition 2026
2026-05-08 11:00 - 2026-05-10 18:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Chui Huay Lim Club, Chui Huay Lim Club, Level 4 Exhibition Hall, 190 Keng Lee Road, Singapore, Singapore 308409, Singapore
Taking place from 8–10 May at the Chui Huay Lim Club, the Top Award-Winning Entries Exhibition 2026 invites the public to experience these exceptional works up close. On display are 54 award-winning pieces, including the Top 3 prize winners and recipients of the Excellent Awards across the primary, secondary and college level categories.

The works on display reflect not only technical excellence, but also the individuality and artistic expression of a new generation of practitioners.
Admission is free, offering a rare opportunity for the public to experience these exceptional works up close. From bold, expressive strokes to refined, intricate compositions, visitors can expect an inspiring and culturally enriching showcase not to be missed.

TAF Conversation Series: Thuy-Han Nguyen-Chi
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Mondrian Hotel Singapore, Jungle Ballroom, Level 3, 16A Duxton Hill, 089970, Singapore, Singapore, 089970, Singapore
Organised and moderated by TAF’s Curator Wong Binghao, the session will begin with a short sonic composition specially conceived by Nguyen-Chi for this occasion. Drawing from their ongoing dialogue on artistic research and cultural criticism, Nguyen-Chi and Wong each selected three songs reflecting their current research and projects. These six tracks were then mixed into a unique composition by music producer LLinh Nguyen.
Nguyen-Chi and Wong will discuss the sonic mix in relation to three of Nguyen-Chi’s recent artworks, made between 2022 and 2025, where sound, collaboration, and knowledge production play a central role.
Free admission. Registration required.
–Event details
Date: 12 May, Tuesday
Time: 6 – 7.30pm
Venue: Mondrian Hotel Singapore, Jungle Ballroom (Level 3)
–RSVP: https://mailchi.mp/tanotoartfoundation/taf-conversation-series-thuy-han-nguyen-chi
–Find out more: https://www.tanotoartfoundation.org/programmes/taf-conversation-series-thuy-han-nguyen-chi/

Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2026
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-30
Revel in the arts this May through play! The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA), Singapore’s pinnacle annual performing arts festival organised by Arts House Group and commissioned by the National Arts Council, returns from 15 to 30 May with a vibrant constellation of performances, installations and encounters — from epic productions to engaging, participatory works. Led by the call-to-action “Let’s Play!”, SIFA 2026 invites audiences to explore, experiment, engage and be inspired by the arts.
Soak in the Festival vibes at the iconic Festival Village, which makes its return this edition. Free performances, public installations and communal spaces featuring local artists such as The Observatory, The Theatre Practice and Off Root Theatrics welcome festivalgoers from dusk to dawn, on the Festival grounds and beyond. This year, SIFA brings two large-scale and high-impact artistic experiences from the Festival Village to Nexus, Punggol Digital District, enthralling the community with a soaring aerial performance featuring artists suspended 25 feet in the air, and a speculative theatrical procession full of colour, texture, movement and melody.
Local commissioned productions and international works take the stage to bring together a cross collaboration of cultures and disciplines. From spotlighting homegrown cultural icons such as Jacintha Abisheganaden and Dick Lee, and the reimagining of classics such as Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler by the National Theater Company of Korea, and Hamlet by Peruvian company Teatro La Plaza and its cast of actors with Down syndrome, to dance-based productions that blur the lines of reality through holographic technology and stunning stage illusions, SIFA 2026 opens up multiple pathways and platforms for audiences to rediscover the joy and significance of coming together through art.

The Good Husband Series 1: Becoming the Man You Were Meant to Be
2026-05-23 09:30 - 12:30 (Asia/Singapore) | Al-Falah Mosque, 22 Bideford Rd, #01-01, Singapore 229923, Singapore, Singapore, 229923, Singapore
To every husband, father, and son carrying more than he lets on: This one is for you.

For many men, the journey isn’t always clear. There are silent struggles — the pressure to provide, the expectation to lead, to stay strong, the fear of falling short — often without a space to even say it out loud. Mental and emotional challenges are real, yet rarely spoken about. And yet Islam reminds us that true strength was never about suppressing what we feel. It is found in sincerity, in patience, and in turning back to Allah.

Al-Falah Mosque presents The Good Husband Series 1: Becoming the Man You Were Meant to Be — a safe, honest, and faith-grounded space for Muslim men to reflect on manhood through a deeper lens. One that balances responsibility with compassion, and strength with self-awareness.

Ustaz Sufian Hanafi will explore these realities — grounded in faith and guided by timeless principles.

A space for men to reflect, to learn, and to take a step forward — towards becoming not just stronger, but more grounded, aware, and whole.

Mikkel Myer Lee: Complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas – Part 3
2026-05-23 19:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981, 038981, Singapore
Singapore’s piano prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee is returning for his only Singapore performance of the third instalment of his Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle.
He will be performing Piano Sonata No. 2, No. 20, No. 23 “Appasionata” and No. 26 “Les Adieux” by the venerable German musician and composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Be immersed in an evening of passion, depth, and timeless musical storytelling, as Mikkel showcases his musical prowess through his renditions of Beethoven’s sophisticated and theatrical compositions. Ticket prices start from $20 and can be purchased using SG Culture Pass credits.
The concert is supported by Singapore Puxian (Hinghwa) Network and Tung Lok Group. APRW is the event’s official publicity partner.

Mikkel Myer Lee: Complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas – Part 3
2026-05-23 19:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Esplanade Theatres On The Bay, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Singapore’s piano prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee is returning for his only Singapore performance of the third instalment of his Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle.
He will be performing Piano Sonata No. 2, No. 20, No. 23 “Appasionata” and No. 26 “Les Adieux” by the venerable German musician and composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Be immersed in an evening of passion, depth, and timeless musical storytelling, as Mikkel showcases his musical prowess through his renditions of Beethoven’s sophisticated and theatrical compositions. The concert is supported by Singapore Puxian (Hinghwa) Network and Tung Lok Group. APRW is the event’s official publicity partner.

Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form is Emptiness
2026-05-29 10:00 - 2026-10-04 19:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Rd, #01-02 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089065, Singapore, 089065, Singapore
Singapore Art Museum proudly presents Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form is Emptiness, the first major solo exhibition in Southeast Asia dedicated to the practice of internationally renowned Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto. Conceived in dialogue with the Buddhist cosmological concept of the Five Elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Void), the exhibition unfolds across five interconnected sections that loop into one another, mirroring the cyclical rhythms of nature and life. This elemental framework reflects Sugimoto’s enduring inquiry into time, perception, and the structure of reality.
Bringing together over 60 works spanning five decades of his multidisciplinary practice, including significant, new, and rarely seen works, the exhibition reveals the breadth of Sugimoto’s oeuvre across photography, sculpture, and large-scale installation. From his meditative seascapes to architectural interventions and contemplative objects, Sugimoto’s works delicately balance a strong material presence with a deep metaphysical inquiry.
Form is Emptiness offers an immersive introduction to the work of one of the world’s most significant contemporary artists. Moving between permanence and impermanence, visibility and void, the exhibition invites audiences to slow down and consider how form itself can become a vessel for reflection, and how, through Sugimoto’s lens, the material world becomes a mirror for the mind.

Ascent to the Bamboo Forest – A Dance Travelogue
2026-06-05 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Play Den, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Ln, Former Parliament House and Annex Building, Singapore 179429, Singapore, 179429, Singapore
Ascent to the Bamboo Forest — A Dance Travelogue serves as a rare window into a hidden geography of Asia: the mystical highlands of Northern Vietnam.
Following a 2025 performance-lecture, ARTS FISSION dancers Aisha Lozano, Marveen Lozano, Andine Elaina, and Ignatius Sim have since distilled their initial movement vocabulary into a triptych under the guidance of Angela Liong. The work is a deeply personal contemplation of the reverence for the land, the sincerity of communal rituals, and the Traditional Ecological Knowledge gleaned from their time among the mountain villagers.
In a departure from traditional scoring, composer Chua Jon-Lin facilitates a kinetic soundscape where the dancers utilise bamboo culms, leaves, and organic materials to generate a live, rhythmic score that breathes with the movement.
Step into this transformed clearing and witness a quiet beauty—a way of life and an ancestral wisdom standing on the brink of imminent loss.

PINK PONY COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026: The Big Gay Variety Show
2026-06-13 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Black Box, Centre 42, 42 Waterloo Street, 187951, Singapore
Siao Char Bors Comedy celebrates Pride Month & closes the Pink Pony Comedy Festival with a BANG, serving you an extravaganza of some of Singapore’s wildest queer comedy, drag, theatre, burlesque & spoken word! We promise a night overflowing with queer joy, sharp wit, and chaos you’ll be talking about till next year!
Hosted by Stephanie Dogfoot who can’t wait to introduce you to all their hot & talented friends.
Drag Acts: Xervixia | Woody Fitt | Pap Smear Campaign
Burlesque: Victor
Theatre: Miriam Cheong
Comedy: Barbie Pongteh | DeEnormouS | Bhas Kharan | Nebulous Niang | AimanOMG
Poetry: Champa Ha

Here
2026-06-19 08:00 - 2026-06-20 20:00 (Asia/Singapore) | 42 Waterloo Street, 42 Waterloo Street, 42 Waterloo Street, 187951, Singapore
A maneater has wreaked havoc on earth since time immemorial, luring men to their deaths. However, a complicated relationship between her and a hunter soon sends them on an emotional downward spiral like a cat and mouse game across time.
Inspired by the Southeast Asian folklore of the Penanggalan, Here is part of Chong Tze Chien’s ongoing research and exploration on the intersection of traditional Southeast Asian puppetry, The Finger Players’ puppetry methodology, and the martial art Silat.
This work-in-progress showcase comprises two parts – a presentation of the story and a dialogue session between the creatives and audience after the presentation.
