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.
Disco Reloaded with Richard Grey
When: 21 February 2026
Where: Club Lounge at Cé La Vi
The legendary DJ and house music producer Richard Grey is coming to town, and for one night of pure disco decadence and irresistible basslines. Book your tickets here and get ready to party from 10pm till late.
Into the Modern
When: Now until 1 March 2026
Where: City Hall Wing, Level 3
Explore the largest French Impressionist exhibition in Southeast Asia, where iconic works by Pierre-August Renoir, Claude Monet and the like will be on display. Developed by the Museum of Fine Arts Boston in collaboration with National Gallery Singapore, this exhibition will highlight the enduring impact of Impressionism through themes of urban life, gender, land and environment. Book here.
Flavours of Martell
When: Now until 3 March 2026
Where: Various restaurants
Martell returns with the second edition of Flavours of Martell, inviting diners to experience the way Cognac can play an integral role in Chinese festive cuisine. At Peach Blossoms, Summer Palace and Royal China, see how Martell’s liquid gold adds warmth and complexity to familiar flavours through various festive menus that go beyond tradition.
Noctilux: Into the Lightfall
When: Now until 4 March 2026
Where: Leica Store South Beach Quarter
Brought to you by Leica, this photo exhibition is a celebration of technical mastery and artistic expression realised through one of photography’s most renowned lenses, the Noctilux. See how light is revealed as more than something that illuminates the dark, becoming a shaping force by isolating subjects, sculpting space and unveiling quiet moments.
Worlds Beyond Reality – Monet’s Legacy II
When: Now until 28 March 2026
Where: Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery
After 35 years of dedication to artists and their creative developments, Kwai Fung Hin, a homegrown art gallery in Hong Kong, has launched its first overseas outpost at South Beach. Its inaugural exhibition, Worlds Beyond Reality – Monet’s Legacy II, takes viewers on a stroll through Monet’s garden in Giverny and the personal gardens of eight artists across generations. Look forward to an 1887 Monet masterpiece, set alongside the works of prominent contemporary artists like Teo Eng Seng, Ziad Dalloul and the like.
Cirque du Soleil: Kooza
When: Now until 29 March 2026
Where: Bayfront Event Space
In this dazzling journey of acrobatics, laughter and human connection, Kooza is a return to Cirque du Soleil’s early days, packed with athletic prowess and slapstick comedy. Join in on an emotional ride of self-discovery, with plenty of surprises along the way. Tickets here.
À Table!
When: Now until 18 April 2026
Where: Alliance Française de Singapour
Dive into the rich and living world of French wine, shaped by landscapes, craftsmanship and centuries of shared knowledge. Brought to you by Alliance Française de Singapour and the Cité du Vin, the exhibition presents a journey from vineyard to glass, revealing the many layers that make wine a cultural heritage and sensory experience. There will be a variety of events, including a guided tasting, where sound and taste intertwine, and a travelling theatre experience with wine tastings woven throughout. More here.
Nafasan Bumi ~ An Endless Harvest
When: Now until 31 May 2026
Where: Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
At the third edition of the Singapore Art Museum’s Material Intelligence project—a platform for Southeast Asian artists pushing the boundaries of material practice—Indonesian artists Elia Nurvista and Bagus Pandega highlight the urgent global conversations in contemporary art. In a play of contrasts, the exhibition addresses environmental costs of economic growth, probing the infrastructures of extraction, colonial legacies and climate crisis. More here.
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. Tickets start at S$6.
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.
Upcoming events:
High Fidelity presents Liu
When: 27 February 2026
Where: HighHouse
Chinese-Brazilian DJ and producer Liu, who has taken his uplifting, high-energy sound to some of the world’s most iconic stages, will be in town for just one night. Join him at HighHouse as he turns big room and future house into feel-good dance floor moments, with profits from tickets going to charity.
OneRepublic returns to Singapore
When: 2 March 2026
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Grammy-nominated pop-rock band OneRepublic is making a return to Singapore with their From Asia, With Love tour. Expect an electrifying night of new material and their biggest hits, such as Counting Stars, Apologise and I Ain’t Worried. Tickets here.
Jessie Lim – Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition
When: 5 to 8 March 2026
Where: White Room, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Singaporean ceramic artist Jessie Lim, whose works have been presented across the world, is hosting her first major solo exhibition in over 15 years. Spanning distinct phases of her artistic journey, the showcase will trace an evolving practice shaped by intuition, experimentation and deep material knowledge, inviting “close looking” and “offering moments of stillness and reflection amidst an increasingly accelerated visual culture.”
In Our Own Frame
When: 7 March 2026
Where: Guoco Midtown
Featuring the work of 22 photographers (Benjamin Tan, Donna Chiu and Farah Natasya Roslee, to name a few), In Our Own Frame offers a first-hand account of the stories, perspectives and creative processes that go behind. Explore how photography can frame everyday encounters and community, as told by the artists and facilitators themselves. Happening from 3pm to 5pm at Guoco Midtown.
Songs for the Crossing
When: 20 to 21 March 2026
Where: The Arts House
Local arts organisation SAtheCollective presents Songs for the Crossing, a new work that addresses mental wellness and masculine well-being through immersive sound theatre. Audiences are invited into embodied listening, to listen with the whole body and to encounter meaning through sensation, resonance, rhythm and shared presence. Tickets here.
Les Misérables
When: 24 March to 10 May 2026
Where: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Fans of Les Misérables, let this be music to your ears. Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical is back as a record-breaking World Tour, featuring an exciting new design with a cast and orchestra of over 65 members. Look forward to Victor Hugo’s classic tale of broken dreams, love, sacrifice and redemption, told through a magnificent score of iconic songs and seen by over 130 million people worldwide. Tickets here.
Women’s self-defence
When: 28 March 2026
Where: HER Wellness Club
In the spirit of International Women’s Day, take two hours out of your day to learn the art of self-defence. Led by Cyril Martins of Karate Nation, this workshop will have you learning the practical techniques required, from boosting your reflexes to recognising the risks. Open to all women, members and non-members. Tickets here.
Featured photo by Martell
