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.
The Red Pencil
When: 10 to 12 April 2026
Where: The Culture Story
The Red Pencil is bringing back its signature fundraising event, the Art to Heart Charity Art Exhibition, with a showcase of over 30 of Singapore’s most esteemed artists. Guests are invited to adopt the artworks through donation, where every dollar will be matched and used to support art therapy programmes in underprivileged communities. Admission is free.
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.
Insects: Microsculptures Magnified
When: Now until 19 April 2026
Where: ArtScience Museum
Dive deep into the hidden beauty of insects, magnified into captivating works of art. At this exhibition curated by the ArtScience Museum in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, there will be 37 monumental, highly magnified portraits of insects and contributions from various local institutions. See how research conducted domestically is shaping international understandings of insect diversity and bringing about new applications across science and technology. Book here.
Nox: Confessions of a Machine
When: Now until 19 April 2026
Where: ArtScience Museum
Step into a speculative world of sentient machines at Lawrence Lek’s first solo show in Southeast Asia. As part of the ArtScience Museum’s Forms of Life: Beyond the Human series, Nox: Confessions of a Machine transports visitors to a smart city of the near future, where the inner workings of a fictional AI conglomerate come to life. Through video, sound and interactive gameplay, visitors walk through a speculative rehab centre for self-driving cars, questioning machine consciousness and ethical alignment with human priorities.
Les Misérables
When: Now until 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.
A spring elegance afternoon tea with Mandy Siu
When: Now until 17 May 2026
Where: The Tea Room at The St. Regis Singapore
In celebration of International Women’s Day, The St. Regis Singapore is presenting a series of limited-time experiences across the hotel, including a special afternoon tea session with acclaimed pastry chef Mandy Siu. Available at The Tea Room, the menu captures spring’s freshness with a focus on seasonal citrus flavours, such as yuzu, orange and lemon. Enjoy items like Black Lemon Honey Gateau and Anéo 34% Chocolate Orange Scone, alongside savoury offerings like Foie Gras Sandwich and Lobster Cannolo. Book here.
A family adventure stay package
When: Now until 31 May 2026
Where: Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree
For those wanting an easy getaway with the family (two adults, two kids), Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree is offering a special package that’s good for a minimum two-night stay. Settle into the resort’s spacious Family Room and enjoy daily breakfast, admission to one of the wildlife parks (Singapore Zoo, Bird Paradise, River Wonders or Rainforest Wild) and just for the kids, a Zootopia plush toy. Book here.
HighHouse x World Class Cocktail Festival
Where: Now until 31 May 2026
Where: HighHouse
Joining this year’s World Class Cocktail Festival, a city-wide, passport-led trail of 21 leading bars, HighHouse is offering a curated menu of classic serves—the Cuba Libre, Highball, Gin and Tonic and Tequila Sunrise. Also created specially for the occasion is Crimson Path, a limited-time cocktail built on the rich fruit and spice of Johnnie Walker Black Ruby, layered with ume-boshi honey and carbonated oolong tea.
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.
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. 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.
The Afterglow Voyage
When: Ongoing
Where: W Singapore – Sentosa Cove
Designed for milestone occasions, from birthdays and proposals to wedding solemnisations, this new luxury cruise experience will take you aboard a catamaran departing from the Sentosa Cove marina. Charters start from S$3,988 for 12 guests, with a maximum capacity of 45 and dining packages that begin at S$68 a person. Book here.
Upcoming events:
Island Atelier returns to Sentosa Cove
When: 17 to 18 April 2026
Where: W Singapore – Sentosa Cove
Founded by entrepreneurs Emily Greally and Jacquie Hourihane, Island Atelier will be showcasing a curated mix of 40-over independent designers and lifestyle brands at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove. Open to VIP guests (the 17th) and the public (18th), the event will be held at the Great Room and feature brands such as Desti Saint, Sayoko Jewels and She Creates Stories.
Six Shades of Grapes
When: 18 April 2026
Where: LeVel33
As part of LeVel33’s Six Shades of Grapes dinner series, guests are invited to a one-night-only Chardonnay-pairing experience, led by founder Dr Martin Bém. At S$168 a guest, the six-course dinner will feature six distinct expressions of Chardonnay from France, Italy, New Zealand and South Africa, offering a focused exploration of how the varietal evolves across regions, styles and winemaking approaches. Book here.
Horatio’s Curious Companions
When: 19 April 2026
Where: Horatio, Resorts World Sentosa
Cocktail bar Horatio welcomes Soran Nomura, the enigmatic creator behind Tokyo’s Quarter Room. Known for weaving science, philosophy and emotion into liquid form, Nomura’s cocktails unfold like quiet revelations, shaped by seasonality and textures that are sure to surprise you. For just one evening, see him bring his creative universe to Horatio’s stage, where guests are invited to explore the stories and hidden inspirations behind his work. Book here.
Singapore International Festival of Arts
When: 15 to 30 May 2026
Where: Various venues
Singapore’s annual performing arts festival is returning with a vibrant constellation of performances and installations. Soak in the festive vibes at the iconic Festival Village and see both local productions and international works take the stage, bringing together a cross collaboration of cultures and disciplines. More here.
Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form is Emptiness
When: 29 May to 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.
Featured photo by ArtScience Museum
