The inaugural Singapore Book Street will take place from 2 to 8 November 2026 at VivoCity Level 1 Central Court, bringing together over 40 homegrown publishers and over 1,200 Sing Lit titles in one place.
Singapore Book Street 2026: Largest Book Fair for Sing Lit
Singapore Book Street is a joint initiative by the National Arts Council (NAC) and the Singapore Book Publishers Association (SBPA).
Set to be Singapore’s largest book fair for Sing Lit, it is a chance for Singaporeans and visitors alike to discover, browse and buy homegrown stories across our four official languages — English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.
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The location at VivoCity also carries a nostalgic connection to Singapore’s book fair history.
For those who are old enough to remember, the HarbourFront Precinct hosted the Singapore Festival of Books and Book Fair in the 1970s and 1980s.
These fairs were held at the former World Trade Centre, now the shut-down HarbourFront Centre.
Decades on, Singapore Book Street brings a major book fair back to the area, this time dedicated entirely to Singapore’s own stories, in a lively, street-inspired setting at VivoCity.
Spotlighting Singapore Literature (Sing Lit)
Singapore Book Street will spotlight the breadth of Singapore’s publishing scene and book community, bringing together over 40 homegrown publishers alongside the authors, illustrators and creatives behind Singapore stories.
It celebrates the vibrant book community by bringing them to the fore, generating greater awareness and pride in Singapore-made books and the people and organisations behind them.
With more than 1,200 Sing Lit titles across English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil languages, the book fair offers a rare opportunity to discover the wide variety of books that are published locally all in one place.
The selection spans adult fiction and non-fiction, poetry and fantasy, graphic novels, as well as children’s picture books and chapter books.
Publishers that will be Singapore Book Street includes Epigram Books, Graceworks, Pepper Dog Press, and many others.
Visitors are encouraged to go beyond their comfort zone and explore new genres and perspectives that may surprise them.
It is a great chance to discover your next read or choose a book for your children.
Singapore Book Street offers something for longtime Sing Lit readers and newcomers alike. They are encouraged to seek out stories that speak to their interests, and explore new genres and perspectives that offer a window into life in Singapore.
Use Your SG Culture Pass Credits
Aiming to be the flagship event of a year-round push to bring Sing Lit closer to everyday life, Singapore Book Street will have 80 per cent of the titles eligible under the SG Culture Pass initiative.
Still wondering where to use your SG Culture Pass credits? This is an opportunity to make use them while discovering and buy Sing Lit.
Other Activities and Programmes at Singapore Book Street
Beyond browsing books, visitors can look forward to more than 30 literary and interactive programmes throughout the week, including exclusive book launches and drop-in activities. Highlights range from evening spoken word performances by local poets to interactive storytelling sessions for children and families.
Visitors can also redeem live insta-poetry and insta-sketches by homegrown poets and book illustrators with a minimum purchase of $50, while a Singapore Book Street bundle comprising a tote bag, notebook and stickers can be redeemed with a minimum purchase of $100.
Fans can look forward to opportunities to meet some of their favourite Sing Lit authors and illustrators, and may even have the chance to get their books signed at the event. Visitors can also take part in a stamp rally as they make their way around Singapore Book Street, featuring two stamp designs by Illustrator of the Year 2026 winners, Linda Yew and PK Cheng, while visiting different zones and participating publishers.
Singapore Book Street is made possible with the support of partners committed to promoting Singapore literature and bringing local stories to more audiences, including the SG Culture Pass Office, the National Library Board, and the Singapore Book Council — alongside sponsors Mapletree Investments, VivoCity, Tate Anzur and KHL Printing.
Singapore Book Street 2026
When:
2 to 8 November 2026
2 November: 4 pm to 10 pm
3 to 8 November: 10 am to 10 pm
Where: VivoCity, Level 1 Central Court 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585
Get more details about Singapore Book Street 2026.
