Happenings this week
We highlight the best our city has to offer and what’s keeping it abuzz. Here are the best things you can do in Singapore this week.
SAM Art Carnival
When: 25 July 2026
Where: SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Celebrate the Singapore Art Museum’s 30th anniversary with a day of art, creativity and discovery kitted out for all ages. Enjoy free admission to all exhibitions at the museum and look forward to a programme packed with hands-on workshops, performances and guided tours. More here.
Ice & Fire
When: Now until 31 July 2026
Where: +Twelve
In a collaboration with Beluga Vodka and Cincoro Tequila, +Twelve on Sentosa is bringing you a month of sun-soaked afternoons, golden hour cocktails and vibrant nights by the sea. And for the sake of indulgence, guests will also enjoy bottle promotions and a two-day live BBQ experience (11 to 12 July 2026) accompanied by live entertainment. Book here.
Chivas Regal kicks off its first summer white spirits takeover
When: Now until 31 July 2026
Where: Various locations
Thanks to a pioneering filtration process, what was once liquid gold is Crystalgold, a clear spirit that retains the richness and smoothness that Chivas Regal is known for. Experience it at the first Chivas Regal Crystalgold Summer White Spirits Takeover, where the disruptive white spirit is served at leading cocktail bars (Last Word, Side Door etc) and local nightlife collectives. For a real night out, there’s The Secret Loft Party by Blackout Agency, where the night will feature a dedicated Chivas Regal Crystalgold cocktail menu alongside
Bone Flower
When: Now until 17 July 2026
Where: LOY Contemporary Art Gallery
Supported by Japan Creative Centre, Embassy of Japan in Singapore, Loy Contemporary Art Gallery presents Bone Flower, a special exhibition by Yuki Nara, who comes from a long line of renowned ceramists. The exhibition showcases Nara’s traditional techniques, reinterpreted with 3D modelling into a new form that’s avant-garde, poetic and architectural.
Botero takes over Singapore
When: Now until 31 July 2026
Where: Gardens by the Bay
Billed as the world’s first immersive Botero experience, A Life in Fullness is a 45-minute audiovisual journey narrated by Fernando Botero Zea, the artist’s eldest son. Blending animation, archival material and spatial storytelling into an intimate portrait of Botero as artist, father, and rebel, the show unfolds as a deeply personal visual biography, journeying from his Colombian roots to global acclaim.
The Hunger Gap Walkathon
When: Now until 31 July 2026
Where: Anywhere
Brought to you by The Food Bank Singapore, the Hunger Gap Walkathon invites participants to walk any distance, anywhere, and at the same time, raise awareness and funds to support food assistance programmes. The campaign aims to raise S$400,000 to support various food assistance programmes, such as Joy in Every Bundle for seniors and lower-income households, Back-to-School Support for children from lower-income families, and prepaid meal credits for tertiary students in need. More here.
Zarina: Directions to My House
When: Now until 1 August 2026
Where: STPI
This landmark solo exhibition of Zarina (1937 to 2020), one of the most significant printmakers of the late 20th and early 21st century, presents a deeply informed perspective on the artist’s life and work. Curated by Zarina’s former studio manager Sarah Burney, the show brings together over 50 works from 12 lenders across cities, reflecting a life profoundly shaped by numerous continents. More here.
Xue Song: Where is the Mountain?
When: Now until 22 August 2026
Where: Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery
In contemporary Chinese artist Xue Song’s spiritual return to Chinese tradition and nature, Where is the Mountain? is a major retrospective focused on his New Landscape series. Showcasing key works from 1997 to the present, the exhibition traces his evolution from reconstructing traditional frameworks of landscape to exploring the inner essence of the art form. More here.
He Xiangning: Ink and Intent
When: Now until 23 August 2026
Where: National Gallery Singapore
In collaboration with the He Xiangning Art Museum, National Gallery Singapore is presenting He Xiangning: Ink and Intent, the first retrospective in Southeast Asia dedicated to the pioneering 20th-century Chinese female ink artist. The bilingual exhibition features over 50 artworks presented across four chronological sections, tracing He’s life and practice over seven decades.
Peacock Power: Beauty and Symbolism Across Cultures
When: Now until 30 August 2026
Where: Peranakan Museum
For a bird with dazzling feathers and a spectacular tail, it’s no wonder the peacock has long symbolised beauty, power and divinity. For centuries, its striking form has captivated artists of various cultures. At the Peranakan Museum, treasures from the National Collection and important lenders explore the bird’s presence in a broad range of artistic disciplines. Through colourful displays and interactive stations, see how it has moved between regions and contexts, and get to know the way artistic traditions evolve through exchange.
Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form is Emptiness
When: Now until 4 October 2026
Where: SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
For the first time in Southeast Asia, a major solo exhibition has been dedicated to the work of the internationally acclaimed Hiroshi Sugimoto. Conceived in dialogue with the Buddhist cosmological concept of the Five Elements, the exhibition reveals the cyclical rhythms of nature and life, and the breadth of Sugimoto’s oeuvre across photography, sculpture and large-scale installation. More here.
Fear No Power
When: Now until 15 November 2026
Where: National Gallery Singapore
Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise explores the power of art through the perspectives of five trailblazing female artists from Southeast Asia. With the significance of women-centred approaches in shaping contemporary art across the region, this landmark exhibition will feature over 50 works from the 1960s to 2010s, many of which will be shown in Singapore for the first time. More here.
Future World by teamLab
When: Ongoing
Where: ArtScience Museum
Embark on a journey of discovery spanning two immersive realms—City in Nature and Exploring New Frontiers—and allow yourself to immerse yourself in a world of art, science and magic through interactive digital installations. Tickets here.
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Honne’s 10-year anniversary tour
When: 4 to 6 August 2026
Where: Capitol Theatre
Honne, an alternative-pop duo known for their emotionally driven songwriting, will be in town for three nights. Join them to celebrate 10 years of music-making with late-night anthems, love songs and decade-defining tracks, and cross your fingers they return sooner than later. Tickets here.
National Day Brunch
When: 9 August 2026
Where: Cé La Vi
Celebrate Singapore’s 61st birthday in style with a three-course brunch, paired with free-flow Champagne, cocktails and the city skyline. Book here.
Singapore Gallery Month
When: 15 August to 13 September 2026
Where: Various venues
Singapore Gallery Month is returning with over 100 exhibitions, talks, gallery tours and more. Happening across the island, highlights include Art After Hours at Tanjong Pagar Distripark (29 August), guided art tours through select neighbourhoods (weekends; 22 August to 5 September) and a speed-dating event that will connect artists and collectors over conversation (5 September). More here.
Fashion for Cancer
When: 29 August 2026
Where: The Westin Singapore
Fashion for Cancer makes its return with It Matters, a new theme that pays tribute to the quiet yet meaningful moments that shape the cancer journey. The annual charity fashion show will have cancer survivors and patients as model ambassadors on the runway, presenting their story of courage and perseverance. Tickets here.
Race Against Cancer
When: 20 September 2026
Where: Angsana Green, East Coast Park
In a fight against cancer, the Singtel-Singapore Cancer Society Race Against Cancer is back, with fundraising support going to hospice care, rehabilitation, welfare assistance and more. Happening from 7am to 10am on 20 September 2026, a minimum donation of S$60 is required to participate. One can also choose to run remotely via Strava from 20 September to 15 October 2026, with a minimum donation of S$65. More here.
Singapore Tennis Open
When: 21 to 27 September 2026
Where: OCBC Arena
Elevated to a prestigious WTA 500 tournament, the Singapore Tennis Open will be back with some of the world’s top female players, battling out over seven days at The Kallang’s OCBC Arena. Take advantage of the free admission to the qualifiers from 19 to 20 September, and look forward to an exciting event village with activities and entertainment through the week. Tickets here.
The Weeknd
When: 2 to 3 October 2026
Where: National Stadium
As part of The Weeknd’s final leg of his record-breaking After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour, the diamond-certified global superstar will be in town for two days, before proceeding to Seoul, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. Making a special appearance will be Creepy Nuts, a hip-hop duo formed by UMB champion rapper R-Shitei and DMC World DJ Championships winner DJ Matsunaga. Tickets here.
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