13–15 November 2026: Step into a weekend of horror, mystery and the unexpected at Something Strange Festival, taking over Cineleisure Singapore with haunted experiences, films, live entertainment and curious discoveries.

Something Strange Festival 2026 is bringing three days of spooky entertainment to Cineleisure Singapore from 13 to 15 November 2026, inviting visitors to explore a festival dedicated to horror, mystery, folklore and the wonderfully unusual.

Featuring eight attractions spanning immersive horror experiences, storytelling, film, live entertainment and a themed marketplace, the festival offers something for curious newcomers and dedicated horror enthusiasts alike.

Rather than focusing on a single haunted attraction, Something Strange Festival brings together different ways to experience the strange, from eerie environments and unsettling stories to independent creative work inspired by the horror genre.

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Highlights of Something Strange Festival Singapore 2026

Haunted Backrooms: Venture into an immersive horror attraction inspired by unsettling spaces and the fear of what might be waiting around the next corner.

Haunting Heritage Tour: Explore the darker side of local history, legends and folklore through a storytelling experience with an eerie twist.

Horror Short Film Challenge: Discover horror-themed short films and the creativity of filmmakers exploring suspense, fear and the supernatural.

Live Podcast: Listen to discussions and stories exploring unsettling subjects, strange encounters and the appeal of the horror genre.

Main Stage: Catch festival programming and live entertainment bringing the event’s strange and spooky themes to life.

Social Night: Connect with fellow horror enthusiasts and curious visitors through the festival’s social gathering.

Horror-thon: Enjoy a horror-focused screening programme for audiences who appreciate atmospheric storytelling and a good scare.

Curiosity Market: Browse a themed marketplace featuring unusual discoveries, independent creators and products inspired by the strange and unconventional.

What Is Something Strange Festival?

Something Strange Festival is a themed event celebrating horror, mystery, folklore and unconventional creative expression.

Taking place at Cineleisure along Orchard Road, the festival brings together a variety of activities under one roof, giving visitors the opportunity to explore different aspects of the horror genre.

Some experiences are designed to create suspense and surprise, while others focus on storytelling, independent filmmaking, live discussions and community interaction.

Its varied programme means visitors can choose experiences according to their interests and comfort levels, rather than committing to a single type of attraction.

Whether you’re drawn to supernatural folklore, immersive environments or the creativity of independent horror artists, the festival aims to provide a gathering place for people who enjoy exploring the unusual.

Eight Attractions at Something Strange Festival 2026

Haunted Backrooms

The Haunted Backrooms attraction draws on the unsettling idea of unfamiliar, seemingly endless spaces where ordinary surroundings become increasingly disturbing.

Visitors can expect an immersive horror concept built around atmosphere, uncertainty and the tension of exploring an environment that feels slightly removed from reality.

Haunting Heritage Tour

The Haunting Heritage Tour offers a different approach to the festival’s supernatural themes, exploring stories connected to heritage, folklore and mysterious local legends.

For visitors who enjoy the stories behind supposedly haunted places, this attraction offers a storytelling-led alternative to conventional jump scares.

Horror Short Film Challenge

Short films can be an especially effective format for horror, using limited running times to build atmosphere, deliver unexpected twists and experiment with visual storytelling.

The Horror Short Film Challenge gives audiences an opportunity to discover creative approaches to the genre and support filmmakers working with unsettling or supernatural themes.

Live Podcast

Something Strange Festival also includes a live podcast component, bringing conversations and storytelling into the festival programme.

For visitors who enjoy hearing unusual stories and discussions about horror-related subjects, this offers a more conversational experience alongside the festival’s interactive attractions.

Main Stage

The Main Stage serves as a focal point for the festival’s live programming, giving visitors another way to experience its creative and entertainment offerings.

Specific performances, appearances and timings should be checked against the organiser’s latest programme before visiting.

Social Night

Horror is often enjoyed as a shared experience, whether through watching films, discussing favourite stories or exchanging recommendations.

The festival’s Social Night provides an opportunity for visitors and enthusiasts to connect over their interest in strange and unconventional entertainment.

Horror-thon

For film lovers, the Horror-thon adds a screening-focused experience to the festival.

Visitors interested in horror cinema can look out for the programme’s featured titles and screening schedule, subject to the organiser’s announcements.

Curiosity Market

The Curiosity Market rounds out the festival with a marketplace concept centred on unusual, imaginative and horror-inspired discoveries.

It offers an opportunity to browse creative products and explore a different side of the festival beyond its live attractions and performances.

Who Should Visit Something Strange Festival?

Something Strange Festival is likely to appeal to visitors who enjoy horror films, supernatural folklore, immersive attractions and unconventional creative events.

Its mix of activities may also interest aspiring filmmakers, storytellers and independent artists looking to explore the creative possibilities of the horror genre.

Visitors who prefer less intense experiences may wish to focus on the marketplace, screenings or stage programme, depending on the content and admission requirements for each activity.

As some horror attractions may feature frightening themes, enclosed environments or startling effects, visitors should check individual attraction advisories and age restrictions before participating.

Our Take

Singapore has no shortage of entertainment events, but Something Strange Festival stands out for its willingness to embrace a more unconventional theme.

What makes the concept interesting is its combination of different creative formats. Horror is not limited to haunted houses or jump scares; it can also be explored through filmmaking, storytelling, folklore, art and shared experiences.

We particularly appreciate the inclusion of independent creative activities such as the Horror Short Film Challenge and Curiosity Market, which give the festival a broader identity beyond frightening attractions.

For visitors looking for something different along Orchard Road this November, the festival offers a chance to discover unusual ideas and the people bringing them to life.

And perhaps that’s the appeal of Something Strange Festival: sometimes the most memorable experiences are the ones that encourage us to venture beyond the familiar.

Service Information

  • Event: Something Strange Festival 2026
  • Dates: Friday, 13 November – Sunday, 15 November 2026
  • Venue: Cineleisure Singapore
  • Address: 8 Grange Road, Singapore 239695
  • Location: Orchard Road
  • Programme: Eight themed attractions and activities
  • Admission: Check the official website for individual attraction tickets, pricing and any free-access areas
  • Opening hours: Refer to the official festival programme for daily timings
  • Nearest MRT station: Somerset MRT Station
  • Website: somethingstrange.sg

EP Tip: Check the festival’s official programme before heading down, particularly if you’re interested in a specific screening, performance or ticketed attraction. Horror-related content may not be suitable for all ages.

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