Singapore has a truly vibrant and accessible arts scene. Not just the typical “sit down and make a craft” activities, programmes in our arts scene are increasingly blending culture, storytelling, music, dance, contemporary art, technology, and sensory play all into very artistic and immersive environments.
Want to expose the children to arts events such as musicals, performances, workshops, sensory experiences? You will be spoilt for choice.
24 Kid-Friendly Arts Events in Singapore
It’s time to level up your arts experience for the rest of the year with our kid-friendly arts events round up.
Sensory Play: Hot Air Balloon & Outer Space
Source: Artground
Journey around the world in a hot-air balloon as Little Joy Play taste-safe sensory world tub brings you to different landscapes from the dessert to outer-space. Designed especially for babies and toddlers, this food-grade sensory-play experience invites little ones to explore through touch, movement, colour and imaginative play through open-ended exploration and sensory discovery.
Recommended age: 8 months to 3 years
When: 8 to 22 September 2026
Venue: The Artground, One Holland Village
Pricing: Child $35 Adult $15
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Open Canvas Club
Source: Artground
Open Canvas Club is an inclusive participant-led art and play experience, giving neurodiverse and neurotypical children the opportunity to socialise and experiment through shared art-making in a relaxed environment. Focusing on creativity and the artistic process, a perfect finished piece does not matter – Come as you are.
Recommended age: 6 to 12 years
When: 8 to 11 September 2026
Venue: The Artground, One Holland Village
Pricing: Child $45 Adult $8
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The Emperor’s New Clothes by act3 International
Immerse yourself in a night of witty storytelling, adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen classic The Emperor’s New Clothes and presented by Act3 International. Step into Andersen’s timeless tale as The Emperor’s New Clothes brings humor, wit and a bold reminder that honesty always finds its voice. Catch this lively retelling at Festive Arts Theatre.
Show times are on 12 September at 5 pm, 13 September at 3 and 5 pm. Ticket redemption must be done in person, on-site via QR code registration at the L1 Customer Service Counter between 10am and 9pm from 3 September 2026 onwards, subject to first‑come, first‑served basis. Each person is entitled to a pair of tickets upon successful registration.
Recommended age:4 to 8 years
When: 12 to 13 September 2026
Venue: Our Tampines Hub’s Festive Arts Theatre
Pricing: Free
Mid-Autumn Family Fun
Mid-Autumn Family FUN (MAFF) is an annual festive event jointly organised by Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO). Taking place from 19 to 20 September 2026 at SCCC and the Singapore Conference Hall, the weekend festival will feature 25 family-friendly activities, including a Mid-Autumn rooftop installation, mooncake tasting, interactive lantern walks, moon and stargazing, hands-on workshops, free craft activities, cultural performances and more.
Join in a delightful line-up of performances at our Concourse which includes engaging storytelling sessions, children’s showcases, traditional dance performances, and other cultural acts on 19 and 20 September.
Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SG Culture Pass credits to offset ticket costs for eligible MAFF 2026 programmes.
Recommended age: 3 and up
When: 19 to 20 September 2026
Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
The Forest Heroes《大森林，小勇士》
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What if a baby elephant shows up at your doorstep? Combining imaginative puppetry, music and storytelling, follow Ying’s journey as her life and views begins to change when baby elephant Fu wanders into her village. Learn about the themes of courage and companionship.
Recommended age: 3 years onwards
When: 11 to 27 September 2026
Venue: Drama Centre Black Box, National Library
Pricing: From $38 (SG Culture Pass Eligible)
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Dance-Telling on Adventures of Little Ganesha
Source: The Artground
Through captivating storytelling, and Odissi, an Indian classical dance form, discover the magical world of Little Ganesha, the elephant-headed god celebrated for his wisdom and superpower. Through movement, imagination and craft, Indian mythology comes alive.
Recommended age: 3 to 7 years
When: 12 September 2026
Venue: The Artground, One Holland Village
Pricing: $17
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Gateway Theatre Kids Club Story-telling
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Stories come alive every Saturday as passionate and animated storytellers share loveable children’s stories. This month’s story theme, “Shine Bright” encourages kids to look within themselves to discover confidence and talents that make them special. Come and join in stories of being brave, to being part of a classic Mid-Autumn tale. Every session comes with a fun Arts & Craft workshop after the storytelling, and kids can have free play at the sky garden while parents chill.
Recommended age: 3 to 7 years
When: From 12 September 2026, every Saturday (English & Chinese storytelling on first and second Saturdays of the month)
Venue: Gateway Theatre
Pricing: Free
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Esplanade Global Beats: Crossing Borders with Music
Source: Esplanade
Journey across Asia, Europe, America, Middle East, with free performances for all ages. Discover and experience the rich sounds of traditional Indonesia bamboo angklung, Norwegian folk hardanger fiddle tunes, timeless French classics, Trio de Tango world heritage favourites, heartbeats of West Africa, and the diverse songs and rhythms of Latin America and so much more! The global world of music awaits your discovery.
When: September evenings
Venue: Esplanade concourse, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade
Pricing: Free
Find out more here about Esplanade Global Beats.
WHITE
Source: The Artground
What if your wonderfully white world changed into colour? WHITE is a charming and heartwarming sensory theatre experience inviting young children to watch, wonder and participate. A truly delightful story about how two friends work hard to care for their birds and precious eggs until their world started to change, and how they discover beauty in the most unexpected.
Recommended age: 3 to 6 years
When: 26 September to 4 October 2026
Venue: The Artground, Goodman Arts Centre
Pricing: $28 (SG Culture Pass Eligible)
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ACT 3 Children’s Day Drama Workshops
Run, run, run as fast as you can, to catch the Gingerbread Man! Or fancy opening a mystery box with your friends and building a story together using the objects inside? Join ACT 3 as they stretch your kids’s imagination and build improvisation skills through collaborative theatre-making.
Recommended age: 4 to 8 years
When: 2 October 2026
Venue: Various ACT 3 locations
Pricing: $110 (Additional 15% Early bird discount for purchase by 14 Sep)
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Jazz for Kids with Miss Lou
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Groove along with your little ones as Miss Lou and the band introduce jazz, blues, funk and improvisation through interactive music‑making. Be guided by Lindy Hop dancers and come ready to join in — a fun, family‑friendly session for all ages.
This is a standing event designed for active participation, allowing parents and children to dance and move together throughout the session.
When: 3 October 2026
Venue: Our Tampines Hub
Tickets available on a first-come-first-served basis. Get more details here.
SSO Babies’ Proms – Make Some Noise
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Mums of active crawlers alert! Time for you to sit back in this free-and-easy musical day out for families. Move along to the music with energetic William “Uncle Bill” Ledbetter as the magical world of orchestra unfolds. The relaxed and interactive format allows children to move, dance and respond naturally to the music, providing a welcoming introduction to live orchestral performance.
Recommended age: 6 years and below
When: 2 to 3 October 2026
Venue: Victoria Concert Hall
Pricing: $35–45; under-2s free (SG Culture Pass Eligible)
Relak Buddy’s Squishy, Stretchy Feelings
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Its time to talk about those emotions! Make a play-date with your child to explore big feelings through playful storytelling and art-making. Through creative activities, children can think about how different feelings might look, feel and be expressed visually.
Recommended age: 4 to 7 years
When: 3 to 4 October 2026
Venue: Keppel Centre for Art Education, National Gallery Singapore
Pricing: $20
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A Journey of Wonder & Mindfulness
Enter into a safe space of playful curiosity and wonder as soothing soundscapes surround you in the Peace Forest. Join Jolie Michelle Ow as she combines art appreciation with mindfulness and guided exploration for your little ones. Children are encouraged to slow down, observe artworks carefully and reconnect with their inner sense of wonder and creativity.
Recommended age: 6 to 12 years
When: 3 October 2026
Venue: Keppel Centre for Art Education, National Gallery Singapore
Pricing: $50 ($40 for Gallery Insiders) Price includes 2 General Admission Tickets
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert
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Best of two worlds combine as Resound Collective Orchestra performs John Williams’ celebrated score live, in sync with the entire Harry Potter film experience. Music and Film fans can now unite together, reliving the magical world of Potter on big screen, while soaking in the live orchestra music conducted by internationally acclaimed conductor Benjamin Pope.
Recommended age: Family-friendly; best suited to older children
When: 9 October 2026
Venue: The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre
Pricing: From $68
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Crack The Case: Wonderland – Immersive Detective Experience
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The Mad Hatter who is holding his un-birthday tea party. Something is wrong in Wonderland and nobody is quite themselves. Something — or someone — has stolen the Madness, the spark that makes Wonderland wonderful. The guests have ninety minutes to work out who took it, solve the mystery and save Wonder.
Recommended age: 6 onwards
When: 9 October to 1 November 2026
Venue: Goodman Arts Centre Blackbox (Block M)
Pricing: From $88 (Separate Workshop: $48)
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Junior and the Holiday Magic
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Join Junior together with Chipper the elf and Pengy the penguin to help Santa reclaim North Pole from the evil greedy Grumpo. Combining theatrical storytelling, music and festive magic, this is a delightful experience to end the year with some holiday magic.
Recommended age: 4 onwards
When: 21 October to 15 November 2026
Venue: Drama Centre Theatre
Pricing: From $22 (SG Culture Pass Eligible, Additional 15% Early bird discount for purchase by 13 Sep) (Separate drama workshop: $50)
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CATS The Musical
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Don’t miss out on this globally renown song and dance spectacular. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous musical brings together dance, elaborate costumes, music and theatrical spectacle. Enjoy the magical fantastical set design, inspired one-of-a kind choreography and purr-fectly memorable costumes. An experience of purr-fect pleasure.
Recommended age: 7 onwards
When: 29 October to 15 November 2026
Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Pricing: From $68
Paper Monkey Theatre’s No Strings Attached International Festival 2026
Head to this one-of-a-kind festival for a spectacular celebration of puppetry, creativity and storytelling from around the world! Featuring artists and performances from Iran, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and Taiwan, this international festival brings together diverse puppetry traditions and contemporary expressions in one exciting weekend.
With programmes for all ages, there’s something for everyone — from performances and workshops to markets and interactive experiences.
Festival highlights include: Puppets Without Borders, The Soup of Reincarnation, Strings & Things Market, Shadow Puppet Slam, Play, Make, Move!
Enjoy early bird promo with 15% off tickets for a limited time.
Recommended age: 3 onwards
When: 13 to 15 November 2026
Venue: Goodman Arts Centre
Pricing: From $17
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The Emperor’s New Clothes by Wild Rice
This holiday season, Wild Rice proudly presents The Emperor’s New Clothes – a Singaporean spin on Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale about the ultimate fashion victim. Inventively directed by Pam Oei, this runway-ready production features a razor-sharp script updated by Joel Tan and a sparkling score by Julian Wong. Fun and laughter never go out of fashion – don’t miss the most hilarious, heartwarming musical of the year!
Recommended age: 4 and up
When: 13 November to 21 December 2026
Venue: Wild Rice at Funan
Pricing: From $68
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The Nutcracker by State Ballet of Georgia
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A timeless and classic story for all generations, Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas ballet brings together choreography, elaborate costumes and orchestral music. Its familiar story makes it an accessible introduction to classical ballet while giving children the opportunity to experience a full-scale spectacular story-telling adventure with Clara and her Nutcracker as they journey to the enchanted Winter Kingdom and more.
Recommended age: 7 onwards
When: 26–29 November 2026
Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Pricing: From $78
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Camps at Kids Space by SRT : Little Elf Journey
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Join Little Elf as you step into the world of Santa and his elf friends. Help Santa’s helpers with holiday crafts, games and stories. Each hands-on activity sparks creativity, imagination, all in the joy of the holiday spirit.
Recommended age: 4 to 7 years
When: 14 to 16 December 2026
Venue: Kids Space at Dempsey
Pricing: From $160/day (Kids Space Members $130/day)
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Bach Collegium Japan: Handel’s Messiah
Bach specialist Masato Suzuki leads the Bach Collegium Japan’s debut performance in Singapore in Handel’s Messiah. Handel’s masterpiece tells of the birth and life of Jesus Christ, in spectacular choruses, moving arias and duets, and vivid recitatives. It was such a hit at its Dublin premiere in 1742 that gentlemen were asked to leave their swords at home and ladies to forego hooped skirts so that more people could fit in the theatre.
Bach Collegium Japan, one of the world’s foremost period performance ensembles, uses instruments and techniques as close as possible to those Handel himself would have known.
When: 26 to 27 December 2026
Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall
Pricing: From $88
WonderGround at Artground
WonderGround: A Journey Beneath Your Feet at the One Holland Village location is an immersive play environment that families with young children can explore.
Open from 19 April 2026 till 31 March 2027, WonderGround at The Artground One Holland Village is a thoughtfully designed space that invites babies and toddlers to step, or rather crawl, into a hidden world beneath the soil.
Designed by local artist Aida Sa’ad, WonderGround reimagines what lies underground as an imaginative, tactile environment tailored for children aged three and under.
The Artground @ One Holland Village
Where: 7 Holland Village Way, #01-20 One Holland Village Singapore 275748
Opening Hours: 9.15am – 10.30am, 10.45am – 12pm, 1.45pm – 3pm, 3.15pm – 4.30pm, 4.45pm – 6pm, Closed on selected Public Holidays
Admission Charges: Weekdays: $8 per pax, Weekends / PH / School Holidays: $12/child, $10/adult
Booking Link: Tickets for The Artground
Singapore Symphony Orchestra – Magical Musical Meander
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Join Hongkong magician Harry Wong as he helps a young maestro rediscover his love for music. A relaxed performance for all active kids to enjoy live fantasy orchestra music, captivating melodies and even a chance to go on stage to help create some magic to bring music back to life.
Recommended age: Family-friendly
When: 20 to 21 March 2027
Venue: Singapore
Pricing: Around $30–40
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