Author: Arman ShahPage 2 of 35

A former travel writer with fond memories of solo adventures in Southeast Asia, Arman is now founder and editor of Everyday People SG.

If you ever see him approaching with a camera and voice recorder in hand, please choose kindness and don’t decline his request for an interview.

Chinese New Year 2026

17 – 18 February 2026: It’s the Year of the Horse! Here’s a guide to the annual Chinese New Year festivities and traditions in Singapore.

Thaipusam 2026

1 February 2026: Thaipusam celebrates the victory of good over evil. Here’s a guide to the annual Hindu festival in Singapore.

Ren Faire Sg: The Origin Story

31 January – 1 February 2026: Dress up in medieval-themed costumes at Singapore’s very first Renaissance Faire.

Singapore Youth Film Festival 2026

29 January – 8 February 2026: Presented by *SCAPE, the festival celebrates the achievements of exceptional young filmmakers.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Total Concentration Exhibition Singapore

24 January – 15 March 2026: The wait is finally over! Enter the first and largest Demon Slayer exhibition ever in Singapore.

Pongal 2026

14 – 17 January 2026: Here’s a guide to the traditional harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil and Hindu communities in Singapore.

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.”

Light to Night Singapore 2026

9 – 31 January 2026: The 10th edition of the festival marks the first time it will be extended across four vibrant weekends.

[Call for Entries] Student Visual Storytelling Awards 2026

Deadline: 10 July 2026 | Objectifs is looking for entries that are a window into the aspirations, desires, and identity of our youth.

IKEA Sale

25 December 2025 – 11 January 2026: Enjoy exclusive IKEA Family member prices on a wide selection of home furnishings.

Woodlands MRT Pasar Malam

21 December 2025 – 21 January 2026: Pasar Malam at Woodlands MRT returns with popular street food favourites and live entertainment.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – The Musical

11 December 2025 – 25 January 2026: Disney’s brand-new production of Beauty and the Beast makes its only stop in Asia, here in Singapore.

New Year’s Day: 2026 Countdown With Fireworks at 7 Heartland Locations in Singapore

31 December 2025 – 1 January 2026: On New Year’s Eve, the people of Singapore can welcome 2026 with a festive bang in the heartlands.

Brightening Lives 2025

26 – 31 December 2025: The light projection show, a celebration of inclusiveness and community via exceptional artworks, is set to return for another edition.

Singapore Cat Festival 2025

13 – 14 December 2025: Bringing together cat owners, lovers and enthusiasts, the festival works to feature local cat product vendors, artists, and activities for a weekend of celebrating our beloved feline companions.

ACC9SS PAC-MAN Carnival

12 December 2025 – 11 January 2026: Palawan Green bursts into colour with Southeast Asia’s first and largest PAC-MAN Carnival celebrating 45 years of the world’s best-selling arcade icon.

Togetherland by World Christmas Market

11 December 2025 – 4 January 2026: This festive season, don’t miss out on the constellation of experiences — from performance stages and global flavours to artisanal markets, family attractions and community initiatives.

SINGATHON 2025

7 December 2025: SINGATHON is back for its sixth edition as part of Giving Week organised by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre.

Christmas at the Stables

6 – 7 December 2025: The event invites the community to meet EQUAL’s herd of therapy horses – from retired racehorses to miniature horses.

Living Earth Festival

5 – 7 December 2025: The festival features hands-on workshops, meaningful dialogues, a community market, soil art appreciation and more.