Singapore Night Festival 2024

Are you waiting for the Singapore Night Festival 2024 as much as we do? Are you willing to plunge into the incredible world of light, magic, and culture? Are you going to be part of brilliant entertainment by world-class artists? Well, while there are still a few weeks before this incredible night festival in Singapore begins, we can already start our preparations and get a dose of inspiration. BusyKidd invites you to check some details of the Singapore Night Festival 2024 and make a list of must-visit events.

What is the Singapore Night Festival? Where is the Singapore Night Festival? Is the Singapore Night Festival Free? Is the SG Night Fest kid-friendly? What to do at the Singapore Night Festival 2024? Probably you have many questions. Don’t worry – you’ll find all the answers in this guide. So, are you ready to see what Singapore has to offer at its magical Night Festival this year?

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What is the Singapore Night Festival?

SG Night Festival is an annual celebration of Singapore’s infinite cultural heritage and art. Usually, it takes place over the last two weekends in August. However, this year’s 15th edition will be even more extended and eventful. From August 23 to September 7, all Singaporeans and visitors to the city will enjoy as many as three weekends of art, music, and fun.

Where is the Singapore Night Festival? The festivities are held in the Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct, Singapore’s arts and heritage district. The streets, with their beautiful historic buildings, turn into the canvas, and great artists create one-of-a-kind masterpieces right in front of you. Yes, this is how mind-blowing building-sized light installations are born. Together with improvisational theatre, aerial shows, and film screenings, all this turns the district into an illuminated universe of light, color, and illusion. Music, dance, and fun are literally at every step. Besides, the Singapore Night Festival provides exceptional dining and shopping opportunities.

This year’s Night Festival in Singapore is themed ‘Art of Play.’ Being the birthplace of some of the first schools in Singapore, the Bras Basah and Bugis districts inspired the Night Festival 2024 concept of play and childhood.

The Night Festival is undoubtedly among the most kid-friendly festivals in Singapore. Grab your family and step into the world of magic, culture, attractions, and bright night events that will take place already this August in Singapore. Unique stories, projection mapping artwork, outstanding performances, fun and educational programmes, an old-school amusement park, nostalgia-themed treatments, and the most impressive night light installations in Singapore – well, it seems that even three weeks won’t be enough.

Did we mention that Singapore Night Fest is free? All this sounds like a perfect place to spend unforgettable evenings with your family and friends!

So, let’s find out where to go and what to do at this year’s Night Fest in Singapore.

Singapore Night Festival 2024: What’s On

Have you ever had a Date with Tradition? How about playing your favourite board games while enjoying tasty food and beverages right on the museum’s roof deck? And you just can’t miss the Fort Canning Conspiracy walking tour, with its ghost stories and frightening mysteries. Check out some of the highlights of this year’s Singapore Night Festival!

Exhibitions

Bencoolen Technicolour

The Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct is a cradle of heritage that contrasts with modernity, and it cannot but evoke curiosity and inspire imagination. What’s the result of this imagination? You can see it through a trio of playful window displays by a pair of students from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Singapore.

This colourful and lively exhibition at NAFA Campus 1 is a beautiful combination of historical patterns and street graphics. It is where our past, present, and future meet.

• Where: NAFA Campus 1
• When: August 23 to September 7: All day

nesting, resting, 1 2 3!

As part of SG Night Festival 2024, the Children’s Museum Singapore welcomes everyone to attend its nesting, resting, 1 2 3! installation. Think about what ‘home’ means to you. Some special smells and sounds? A one-of-a-kind atmosphere? Family games and imaginary worlds? Become part of this charming installation and open your inviting worlds to new friends.

• Where: Lewin Terrace (Entry through Children’s Museum Singapore carpark only)
• When: Aug 23, 24, 30, and 31; September 6 and 7: 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
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Waterloo Street Stories 2024: Interplay

It is an outdoor photo exhibition that tells the story of Waterloo Street’s vibrant life, its dynamic cultures, and the rich interplay of relations and interactions. Plunge into its cultural heritage. Admire beautiful photo projects.

• Where: Objectifs: Centre for Photography & Film
• When: August 23 to September 7:
  • Tuesday to Saturday: 12 PM to 7 PM
  • Sunday: 12 PM to 4 PM
  • Monday: Closed

Experiential Programmes

A Date with Tradition

Stamford Arts Centre cannot wait to celebrate Singapore’s rich culture together. With impressive performances, engaging workshops, lovely art installations, and various drop-in activities, and not only, these three weeks will be full of impressions, new knowledge and skills, and fun. Your kids will enjoy UPSIZED Fun and Games activities, Colourful Adventures,  Under the Big Top workshop, and other attractions.

It’s time for a Date with Tradition.

• Where: Stamford Arts Centre
• When:
  • August 23, 24, and 30; September 6: 6 PM to 10:30 PM
  • August 31 and September 7: 3 PM to 10:30 PM
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Children of Light

There is light in each of us – and in everything good and true around us. Join various activities at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd to ignite it even brighter and spread the Light and Love throughout the Earth. Attend heartwarming performances and displays, experience a lantern craft station, and get some inspiration.

• Where: Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
• When: August 23, 24, 30, and 31; September 6 and 7: 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Festival at the Fort 2024

Singaporean’s beloved Fort Canning Park turns into one of the most charming venues to celebrate Singapore Night Festival 2024. It is a place where history, culture, traditions, art, and beautiful nature come together to provide the most outstanding experience for everyone. Come with your family and have an exciting evening of kid-friendly activities and an immersive experience at the Festival at the Fort 2024.

• Where: Fort Canning Park
• When: August 23, 24, 30, and 31; September 6 and 7: 6 PM to  9:30 PM

Fort Canning Conspiracy

Singapore keeps many secrets, including those about the darker side of our heritage. Join a unique walking tour to hear some of the most impressive tales of ghostly encounters and maybe even witness something otherworldly.

Begin your adventure at Armenian Street. Walk across the historic Fort Canning Hill. Get safely to your destination at the Downtown MRT station. This tour is only for the most curious and the bravest ones.

Please note that the Fort Canning Conspiracy walking tour is a paid activity.

• Where: Peranakan Museum
• When: August 23, 29, and 31; September 6:
  • 6:30 PM to 8 PM
  • 9 PM to 10:30 PM
• Admission Price: $35/pax

‘Moondeck’ Board Games Bar

The National Museum of Singapore knows how to make this evening of the Singapore Night Festival 2024 even more delicious and fun-filled. Spend romantic time on the museum’s roof deck. Enjoy tasty cuisine. Play interesting board games. Admire the view. Celebrate the Night Festival.

Please note that there is a paid admission.

• Where: National Museum of Singapore, Sundeck, Level 3
• When: August 23, 24, 30, and 31; September 6 and 7: 7 PM to 12 AM

Open House at Children’s Museum Singapore

It is exactly that time of the year when Children’s Museum Singapore opens its doors to everyone. Yes, even to grown-ups unaccompanied by a child. Explore two floors of exhibits, try all activities, and experience all the fun available at the Open House at Children’s Museum Singapore.

• Where: Children’s Museum Singapore
• When: August 23, 24, 30, and 31; September 6 and 7: 7 PM to 10 PM
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Re:Play AT SG

Do you know that Singapore’s National Library and National Archives are even more charming by night? Fascinating stories about Singapore’s history and culture, beautiful art installations, inspiring programmes, entertainment, and games – take a journey back to childhood and feel its magic.

• Where: National Library Building and National Archives Building
• When: August 23 to September 7: 7 PM to 11 PM

Retro Arcade Zone

It’s time for nostalgia for you and some new experiences for your little ones. Remember your youth at Retro Arcade Zone at National Museum Singapore, which has well-known and well-loved favourites from the past and from the present, including Dance Dance Revolution and Daytona.

• Where: National Museum of Singapore
• When: August 23, 24, 30, and 31; September 6 and 7: 7 PM to 12 AM

Rubato Music Open House

Plunge into the universe of music. Join Open House at Rubato Music School. Meet Singapore’s best-performing musicians and interact with them. Enjoy a free trial and an open jam session.

• Where: Bras Basah Complex
• When: August 23 to September 7:
  • Open House: 12 PM to 9 PM
  • Sunday Jam Sessions: 6 PM to 8 PM

F & B

Of course, no bright festival is possible without delicious food and refreshing cocktails. Singapore Night Festival has prepared some very special food & beverage offers to make this evening even tastier!

• A Taste of Modern Traditions at Hotel Fort Canning
• Dining offers at Royale, Mercure Singapore Bugis
• ‘Moondeck’ Board Games Bar at the National Museum of Singapore’s Sundeck
• Singapore Night Festival Dinner Promotion at CHIJMES
• Singapore Night Festival Special Menu at 55 Waterloo Street
• Tunes & Tastes at ibis Singapore on Bencoolen
• WATERLOO STREET STORIES 2024: INTERPLAY at The Theatre Practice
• Weekend Seafood Buffet at Café Mosaic at Carlton Hotel Singapore

Festival Villages

Festival Village @ CHIJMES

Illuminated art installations, projection mapping, Lounge at The Lawn, mouthwatering food and refreshing cocktails, lively music, happy people, and an incredible atmosphere – isn’t that a perfect place for this family evening at the Singapore Night Festival? Let this night last forever!

• Where: CHIJMES
• When: August 23 to September 7: 6 PM onwards

Twilight Playground @ GR.iD

For this Singapore Night Festival, GR.iD turns into a twilight playground where everything is possible. Treat yourself to aromatic coffee. After sunset, find your perfect taste of craft beer. Have fun at the mini escape room and overcome engaging challenges. Enjoy a unique blend of art, gastronomy, and excitement to the fullest.

• Where: GR.iD
• When: August 23 to September 7: 6 PM to 12 AM

Highlight Act

Wonder World: A Machine of Nostalgia

A real Machine of Nostalgia exists – and you can see, feel, and enjoy it at this Singapore Night Festival. Wonder World is a mind-blowing amusement park that was brought to Cathay Green right from the 1950s. Game stalls, rides, a wrestling ring, lots of entertainment, music, and surprises – dive into this fest of history and culture. Feel the atmosphere. Feel the magic.

It is undoubtedly the Festival’s highlight act – and a must-visit for everyone!

• Where: Cathay Green
• When: August 23 to 25; August 28 to September 1; September 4 to 7: 7:30 PM to 11 PM
• Admission Price:
  • Early Bird rate: $20
  • Published rate: $25

Night Lights

And when the sun sets, get ready for a real miracle as breathtaking Night Lights installations pop up everywhere on your way through the Singapore Night Festival. 10 sites – 10 incredible luminous installations that bear a special meaning and evoke unique emotions and feelings.

• Between Threads at Peranakan Museum
• Delulu High at Bugis Street Art Lane
• First Flight at Armenian Street in front of SMU School of Law
• Fortune Beads at Funan Mall
• Look Up, Sunbear! at YMCA
• Opera in Motion: A Dynamic Tribute to Chinese Opera at National Design Centre
• Red House Café at Raffles City Singapore
• Scents of Being at the National Design Centre
• The Happiest Days of Our Lives at Stamford Arts Centre
• Through The Rose Window at Frangipani Garden next to Stamford Arts Centre

Paper planes, a cute Sunbear, and even curry puffs and cakes – each installation will tell a lot. Be sure to see them all!

Performances

Jazz’in @ Capitol Singapore: Sundown Serenades

Beautiful voices, charming music, and an incredible vibe – learn more about the precinct’s heritage and traditions through soulful vocal performances.

• Where: Outside Capitol Singapore
• When: August 23, 24, 30, and 31:
  • 7:30 PM to 8:10 PM
  • 8:40 PM to 9:20 PM

nesting, resting, 1 2 3!

It is a lovely performance about things that make your home so special. About games and magical worlds that you create in your ‘nest.’ Come to Lewin Terrace and become part of this heartwarming act.

Please note it is a ticketed performance.

• Where: Lewin Terrace (Entry through Children’s Museum Singapore carpark only)
• When: August 23, 24, 30, and 31; September 6 and 7: 7:45 PM to 8:15 PM
• Admission Price: $5/pax
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Singapore Nightfest Performances at the SOTA Steps by Pocket Pugs

Enjoy a night full of lovely music at this show created by talented students from the School of the Arts Singapore. Relax and spend some meaningful time with your family while listening to beloved hits by ABBA, Billy Joel, and even more.

• Where: School of the Arts Singapore
• When: August 23: 5:15 PM to 6:10 PM

Singapore Nightfest Performances at the SOTA Steps by the SOTA Pop/Jazz Band

Come and have a great time with this Pop/Jazz band, which will make you sing and move with its own interpretations of world-popular hits by Bruno Mars, Harry Styles, and other music icons.

• Where: School of the Arts Singapore
• When: August 23: 6:20 PM to 7:15 PM

The Tree of Dreams

It is a fascinating story about an exciting adventure, legends, and mysteries. Join a young, curious camper on the way to the Tree of Dreams and uncover wonderful mysteries.

• Where: Fort Canning Rise
• When: August 23, 24, 30, and 31; September 6 and 7: 8:30 PM to 9 PM
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Projection Mapping

No doubt, projection mapping displays are deservedly considered among the hallmarks of each Singapore Night Festival. This year, these eye-catching animations will be about memories and creativity and will be projected on two magnificent historical buildings: CHIJMES and Peranakan Museum.

You can become part of this magic from August 23 to September 7 from 7:30 PM to 12 AM.

• A Prototype of Play. Even a roadside stone can turn into an engaging game. Or a stick. Or a piece of paper. No matter how old we are, we can create magic – we can invent games.
• A Whimsical Odyssey. Our imagination is a whole universe. It is a true magic that helps us create a world full of adventures. And even an ordinary object may encourage you to embark on the most incredible journey.
• Between Threads. Even an unfinished beaded panel can inspire, and that’s how a fantastic ‘Between Threads’ facade projection and art display was born.
• PINBOLA. It is a multi-level pinball machine full of toys and childhood artifacts – and it is ready to evoke nostalgia and heartwarming memories.
• Play Downstairs. It is a colourful and charming animation with paper planes, marbles, ‘The Floor is Lava,’ and everything that reminds us of childhood – happy and carefree.

Of course, this is just a tiny part of all the mind-blowing happenings that the Singapore Night Festival has prepared for its friends. Follow the announcements  – and get ready to enjoy this night to the fullest!

• When: August 23 to September 7, 2024: 07:30 PM to 12 AM
• Where: Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Fee: Free
• More Details

So, what is the most famous festival in Singapore? Well, now you know the answer for sure! This party is going to be unforgettable! And when the night ends, love and magic are remembered forever and remain in our hearts.

Images Credit: Nightfestival.gov.sg