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Music Matters Live 2026 Brings 44+ Artists to Clarke Quay

2–4 & 7 Oct 2026: Music Matters Live brings 44+ emerging artists from 15 countries to Clarke Quay for four free nights of live music.

Bao Le Cheok: What Leaving Singapore Taught Me About Becoming a Filmmaker

“For years, I believed I was only average. Perhaps filmmaking is still teaching me otherwise. Success is not always about being the best person in the room. Sometimes, it is about finding the thing that keeps calling you back—the thing that gives you the courage to be bad at it, fail at it and keep going anyway.”

Artcade 2026: Free Anime and Art Market at Suntec

26–27 September 2026: Shop original art, anime merchandise and crafts across 148 creator booths at the free Artcade market at Suntec.

MILLI Brings JAA EHH! Asia Tour 2026 to Singapore

5 September 2026: MILLI performs in Singapore at RASA SPACE. Find the concert time, ticket link and what to expect from the JAA EHH! Asia Tour.

POP TOY SHOW Singapore 2026: Designer Toys and Collectibles at Marina Bay Sands

21–23 August 2026: Explore more than 200 exhibitors, over 100 brands, exclusive collectibles and international artists at POP TOY SHOW Singapore at Marina Bay Sands.

Legally Blonde – The Musical: Nathania Ong Leads SRT’s Singapore Production

Until 16 August 2026: Catch Nathania Ong in SRT’s high-energy production of Legally Blonde – The Musical at Esplanade Theatre.

Ngiam Teo: From Combat Medic to Music Composer

The composer from Singapore shares how he left the medical path, learned music from the ground up, and found his calling through storytelling.

SaturLate: Singapore Night Festival 2026 Edition at Objectifs

22 August 2026: Explore photography workshops, handmade goods, darkroom displays and acoustic music at Objectifs’ free SaturLate evening event.

Tan Lip Seng: A Life in Colour – Photography Exhibition at Objectifs

Until 27 September 2026: Explore six decades of photography by Cultural Medallion recipient Tan Lip Seng at this free Objectifs exhibition.

We Are All Strangers: Anthony Chen’s New Film Arrives in Singapore with August Screenings & Events

Through 22 August 2026: Catch Anthony Chen film screenings, cast Q&As, a trilogy marathon and community events across Singapore.

Prototype Island

24 July – 20 September 2026: Explore the award-winning exhibition that showcases how local designers create meaningful impacts through art.

Sherri Eri: Losing My Sight Changed How I Tell a Story

“In August 2000, before I turned 32, I was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. It is a rare eye disease that leads to permanent, progressive vision loss. At first,…

Weish: Writing a Musical About Singapore’s Education System

Word on the Street | The Singaporean multidisciplinary artist reveals her hopes and motivations for writing Secondary: The Musical.

Izumo Kawabe: The Young Filmmaker Reflects on Moving to Singapore From Japan

“I’m from Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan. It’s one of the busiest and liveliest parts of Tokyo. It’s a very hectic area with lots of tourists coming in. The place where I grew up is especially famous for its fashion. You can also find many architectural companies there.”

Come Together at Esplanade

1 – 31 December 2025: In December, Esplanade continues to give local artistes a platform to showcase their talents.

Affordable Art Fair 2025

13 – 16 November 2025: From immersive installations and artist takeovers to creative workshops and family-friendly
experiences, the Fair invites everyone to experience the joy of art up close this November.

Being Human: Forging Fields of Experience

1 – 30 November 2025: Sculpture 2052’s new exhibition showcases the monumental works of acclaimed Taiwanese sculptor Prof. Liu Po-Chun.

Zahier Samad: Musician Finds Love as a Visually-Impaired Person

“I sort of lost hope in love after my first relationship failed. Her family was turned off by the fact that I’m visually-handicapped, I guess. When she found someone else, I had to let her go. I started to think that I might never find someone who would accept me for who I am.”

Astrini Alias: From Teaching Art to Publishing Fighter Stories 

“I was a teacher for 10 years. After fulfilling my teaching bond, I was curious to explore other creative pursuits and utilise the skills I had gained over the years. Should I stay in education, or try something else?”

Rashid Rahim of Pop Motif: Pushing the Boundaries of a Renovation Company

“I mean, you can hire influencers to say what you want them to say, but the delivery won’t be as authentic or sincere. Maybe for certain campaigns, yes. But I feel it’s important for business owners to front their own company. No one knows your brand like you do.”