Pesta Ubin is the chance to celebrate Pulau Ubin each year. Along with Ubin Day, it is the rustic island’s “open house” and an opportunity to raise a toast to the best of Pulau Ubin, a place where you can step back in time by just taking a short boat ride away from Singaore. This year, Pesta Ubin 2026 takes place from 8 to 21 June.
For Pesta Ubin 2026, the theme is “Share the Island, Shape the Future”.
To celebrate the wonders of Pulau Ubin, there are different activities and events being held during Pesta Ubin 2026.
Visitors to the island during the Pulau Ubin festive can look forward to exploring lush trails, uncovering hidden stories, capturing island moments, cycling along scenic routes, and spotting rare birds.
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The majority of these activities are free. However, take note that registration is required for many of the activities with limited slots available.
Pulau Ubin: Singapore’s Island Back in Time
Pulau Ubin is situated off the northeastern coast of Singapore. From the time you step off the boat at the jetty at Ubin Village, it feels like you have been transported away from the cares of mainland Singapore.
Roads and trails run across Pulau Ubin allow for exploration of its sights that include disused quarries, old kampongs and nature trails. One of the star attractions on the island is the Chek Jawa habitat and its variety of flora and fauna.
It is no wonder that the island holds such a beloved spot in the heart of nature-loving Singaporeans – cause for celebration at the annual Pesta Ubin festival.
Pesta Ubin 2026 Highlights: Family-Friendly Events & Activities
There are plenty of different outdoor events being held during Pesta Ubin 2026. Some of the events require registration. Many of the popular events get snapped up quickly.
Here is a look at some of the activities that will be taking place during Pesta Ubin 2026 where you can join in the fun and get to know Pulau Ubin better.
1. Immerse & Unwind: Forest Bathing & Nature Walk on Pulau Ubin by Cynthia Wan
10 Jun 2026 (Wed), 9 am to 11 am
14 Jun 2026 (Sun), 4 pm to 6 pm
Meeting point: Pulau Ubin public jetty
Free for participants
Step away from the noise of the city and into the healing embrace of the forest. Join us for a slow, sensory nature walk among the rustling trees and serene trails of Pulau Ubin – one of Singapore’s last kampong islands.
Guided by a certified forest therapy practitioner, you will be invited to slow down, open your senses, and reconnect with the living world around you. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), this experience helps reduce stress, restore calm, and bring quiet joy back into your day.
Find out more about this event.
2. Pulau Ubin Shore to Hill Walk
13 Jun 2026 (Sat), 8 am to 11 am
Meeting point: Changi Point Ferry Terminal
Cost: $38 per person (Adult/Child age 4 and above)
Join a walk at Pulau Ubin and explore the island from its lowest to its highest point in this Shore to Hill Nature Walk. Ubin’s rocky and sandy shores are home to Purple Climber Crabs, Fiddler Crabs, Mudskippers, Hermit Crabs, Bead Anemones, Onch Slugs, Rock Oysters and more.
Drop by the scenic Pekan Quarry for its Grey Heron colony, pass through the mangroves to observe the antics of the Blue-spotted Mudskipper, Stripe-nosed Halfbeak and Archerfish. climb up the 74-m Puaka Hill for a bird’s eye view of Ubin Quarry, Punggol, and even across the straits to Malaysia.
Get more details here.
3. Leopard Cat Quest
13 Jun 2026 (Sat), 7 pm to 11 pm
Meeting point: Changi Point Ferry Terminal
Cost: $88 per person (adult/child 7 years and up – price includes chartered boat ride to Ubin and back)
Go in search of the elusive native wildcat – the nationally critically endangered Leopard Cat, which is known to inhabit Pulau Ubin, Pulau Tekong, the Central Catchment Nature Reserve and the Western Catchment.
Walk Pulau Ubin’s rustic kampong lanes and forested areas in the silent, cool night, to look for the glint of the Leopard Cats’ eyes, and hopefully also encounter the Greater Mousedeer, Common Palm Civet, sleeping birds and butterflies, foraging fruit bats, snakes, mangrove wildlife and more!
Get more details here.
4. Heritage Walking Tour
13 Jun 2026 (Sat), 9:30 am to 12:30 noon
Meeting point: In front of Nature Gallery, Pulau Ubin [map link]
Language: English
Free for participants (not suitable for children below 7 years old)
Did you know that Pulau Ubin was once home to a vibrant community—with its own market, clinic, schools, community centre, places of worship, wayang stage, and cemeteries? Today, it remains Singapore’s last kampong where residents continue a traditional way of life, including using well water.
Go on a guided heritage walk to uncover these stories and landscapes. Journey through the Village Centre, step into the restored Teck Seng’s Place to learn about vernacular kampong architecture, and visit a former quarry to understand its role in Singapore’s nation-building.
Find out more about this tour.
5. Birdwatching at Pulau Ubin by NSS
14 Jun 2026 (Sun), 7:30 am to 10:30 am
20 Jun 2026 (Sat), 7:30 am to 10:30 am
Meeting point: Changi Point Ferry Terminal
Free for participants
Experienced birdwatchers from the Nature Society Singapore Bird Group will guide these walks at Pulau Ubin.
During the walks, look out for island specialties including the Oriental Pied Hornbill, Red Junglefowl, White-rumped Shama and the globally critically endangered Straw-headed Bulbul!
Get more details.
6. The Ubin Fiesta 2026
14 Jun 2026 (Sun), 9 am to 4 pm (registration starts 8:30 am)
Meeting point: Pulau Ubin Assembly Area
Free for participants (lunch will be self-funded)
For the very first time, Nature Kakis Boon Lay is bringing together a large-scale outdoor fiesta experience at the iconic Pulau Ubin!
Organised in collaboration with Nature Kakis Sengkang East, ITE Green Ambassadors Club, and Temasek Polytechnic International Students Group, The Ubin Fiesta is a full day of adventure, exploration, and meaningful experiences.
From guided nature walks and forest bathing sessions to beach cleanups and wildlife learning activities, there’s something for everyone to experience and enjoy!
Whether you’re a nature lover, first-time explorer, student, family, or simply looking for a refreshing escape from city life — The Ubin Fiesta is a chance to discover the kampung spirit and wild beauty of one of Singapore’s last rustic islands.
Get more details.
7. UCares Kampong Games
14 Jun 2026 (Sun), 10 am to 2 pm
Meeting point: Pulau Ubin Assembly Area
Free for participants
Get into kampong spirit with traditional games like Chatek, 5 Stones, Zero Point, Hopscotch & Hula Hoop.
Get more details here.
8. Ubin Day
20 Jun 2026 (Sat)
Ubin Assembly Area
Pay a visit to this free event and learn more about Pulau Ubin at booths by Ambin Ubin, James Cook University Singapore, Nature Society Singapore and Young Nautilus.
More Ways to Explore Pulau Ubin
If you are planning to head to Pulau Ubin during the June school holidays, you can find out more about Pesta Ubin here.
Or, if you just want to visit and enjoy the island on your own, you may enjoy our stories on lesser known sights on Pulau Ubin, Chek Jawa, cycling at Pulau Ubin, the Ketam mountain bike trail, camping on Pulau Ubin, and our overview of Pulau Ubin.
