The Istana Open House for National Day 2026 takes place this Sunday, 26 July 2026. This occasion will be the first time that there will be an evening outdoor concert at the Istana and the Open House will take place from 9.30 am to 8 pm (with last entry at 6.45 pm).
National Day Istana Open House: Evening Concert
Normally, the hours for the Istana Open House are till 6 pm, which means that most people do not get to enjoy the grounds at sunset. However, for this year’s National Day Istana Open House, members of the public can stay till 8 pm in the evening to enjoy music and performances by local artists at the lawn.
The National Day 2026 Istana Open House evening concert is an open air concert featuring performances by local artistes and bands Amsden Huang, Shazza, Fourteen Aces and Soft Boiled Eggs from Project #JalanJalan.
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The evening concert will take place from 5 pm to 7.30 pm. Last entry to the concert is at 6.45pm.
Member of the public are encouraged to bring their own mats or field chairs and enjoy the performances on the Istana lawns.
Sports Try-outs
Members of the public can also try out inclusive sports such as boccia, seated floorball, virtual archery and drone football while at the Istana Open House for National Day.
There will also be community fitness challenges by Active Health – all designed for participants of all abilities.
Former and current Team Singapore athletes will also be making appearances at the National Day Istana Open House as part of the One Team, One Dream campaign to rally support for Team Singapore athletes.
These former and current Team Singapore athletes include Lim Tong Hai (Football), Derek Wong (Badminton), Lim Heem Wei (Gymnastics), Marissa Hafezan (Karate), Sanjiv Rajandra (Water Polo) and Jovin Tan (Boccia).
Family Friendly Activities and Stamp Rally at the National Day 2026 Istana Open House
For a taste of heritage, members of the public can take part in activities such as creating clay versions of local heritage foods like colourful kuehs and iced gem biscuits.
Or they create their own postcard prints inspired by Singapore’s heritage and everyday life.
There will also be a range of interactive booths. These include the National Pledge Digital Wall where Singaporeans can reaffirm their commitments to Singapore in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the National Pledge and SportSG’s Our Sporting Dreams Wall where visitors can pen their hopes for the future of sport in Singapore
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They can also show their support for Chingay’s UNESCO nomination by penning messages at the Chingay: Road to UNESCO booth.
Another new activity being introduced at the National Day Open House this year is the Istana Stamp Rally. This is an activity developed in partnership with Singapore Polytechnic.
The Istana Stamp Rally invites participants to explore the Istana grounds through a series of fun activities at designated pitstops, collect uniquely designed stamps, and redeem exclusive Istana merchandise upon completion.
This student-led initiative encourages visitors to discover different parts of the Istana while enjoying a shared experience with family and friends.
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Activity Booths |
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9.30am to 5.30pm |
*At selected timeslots: 10.30 am, 12 pm, 1.30 pm and 3 pm. #At the following timeslots: 10.30 am, 1 pm and 3.30 pm. |
Main Tent |
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9.30am to 7.00pm |
All proceeds from admission to the Istana grounds, Istana Heritage Tour and the State Gifts Display will go towards benefitting programmes supported by the President’s Challenge. Proceeds from the Social Service Agencies’ booths will go to the respective agencies. |
Activity Tent |
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9.30am to 6.00pm |
Istana Stamp Rally* by Singapore Polytechnic *Registration closes at 4.30pm. |
Meeting Point |
Performances
In addition, members of the public will be treated to a vibrant lineup of music, dance and cultural performances from 10 am to 7.30 pm.
Highlights include homegrown singer-songwriters Shazza and Amsden, youth-led performing arts groups from Project #JalanJalan, New Opera Singapore, and the Dance of the Nation workout featuring mascots Nila and August.
Students from LASALLE College of the Arts, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore Polytechnic, Madrasah Irsyad Zuhri Al-Islamiah, Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah and Madrasah Wak Tanjong Al-Islamiah will also grace the stage with their own tributes to National Day through music, dance and culture.
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Performances |
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10.30am to 4.50pm |
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Main Tent |
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10.00am to 11.30am |
Music, Dance and Cultural Performances by Singapore Polytechnic |
Outdoor Performance Tent (next to Activity Tent) |
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5.00pm to 7.30pm |
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11.00am to 6.00pm |
Street Performances by Project #JalanJalan – MJ, 3BIP, Threethirds, JEM (NYGH Guzheng), Scarlett and Alexa, Sigma Quartet, Racheal & Ethan, and Dreamcatchers |
Centre Gate |
Touring the Istana Grounds
As usual, members of the public can explore the Istana grounds during the open house. Read more about what to look out for around the Istana grounds during the Open House here.
There will also be tours available (preregistration required) as well as food and beverage stalls at the Istana Open House.
Admission to the Istana Open House
Entry to the Istana grounds is free for Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, and migrant domestic workers accompanying families.
Other visitors are required to pay an admission fee of $20 per adult and $10 per child (4 to 12 years old).
Additional fees apply for other activities, such as the guided Istana Heritage Tour and visiting the Istana Villa.
All proceeds from entry to the Istana grounds and tours are non-refundable and will go towards benefitting programmes supported by the President’s Challenge.
Get more details about visiting the Istana Open House.
