From 5 to 13 September 2026, make your way to Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Park Heritage Festival 2026 for nine days of activities, performances, tenant promotions and other experiences, and be immersed in the rich heritage of two of the most well-loved parks in Singapore.
Programmes and events at the Heritage Festival include concerts, guided tours, workshops, craft activities and more. Organise a family get-together to enjoy the weekend out at Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Park.
Singapore Botanic Gardens & Fort Canning Park Heritage Festival 2026: Family Friendly Events
Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Park are two of the most historic parks in Singapore. During the Singapore Botanic Gardens & Fort Canning Park Heritage Festival 2026, visitors can explore the parks and take a deeper dive into their past through exciting programmes and activities.
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There will even be a free shuttle bus between Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Park on the weekends, from 9 am to 10 pm, to make it easier for you to enjoy the myriad of programmes taking place.
Here are some of the exciting programmes at the Singapore Botanic Gardens & Fort Canning Park Heritage Festival 2026.
Heritage Rally
5 to 13 September, Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Park
Pick up a Heritage Rally passport and head off on an exploration of Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Park. There are eight stamps to collect at Singapore Botanic Gardens and six stamps at Fort Canning Park. Complete either one to receive a special collectible, or complete both for a special prize. Passport and prizes available while stocks last.
This is best done on the Heritage Festival weekends, but also be completed on weekdays with discovery panels.
The Heir: An Interactive Projection and Audio Quest
4 to 6 Sep, 7.30 pm to 10 pm, Spice Garden, Fort Canning Park
The Heir is an immersive projection-and-audio trail set in 14th-century Temasek. Visitors are invited to imagine that they have awakened as a young prince on Bukit Larangan, the sacred royal hill. For the first time, he is given real responsibility: to observe the harbour, listen to scouts, understand gifts and warnings from foreign envoys, and stand before the court as news of an external threat reaches the hill. Complete the quest to receive a limited-edition Fort Canning Centre 100th Anniversary tote bag!
SBG Night Tour
5, 6, 12, 13 Sep, 8 pm to 9 pm, Visitor Services Centre at Tanglin Gate, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Experience the beauty of Singapore Botanic Gardens at night on a Heritage Tour. Guides will take you on a journey through the Gardens’ 160 year history with highlights like the Bandstand and famous $5 Tembusu tree.
Register for the tours on 5 September, 6 September, 12 September or 13 September.
Fungi After Dark
5 to 13 September, 7.30 pm to 10 pm, CDL Green Gallery Lawn, Singapore Botanic Gardens
When nightfalls, light and projection reveal a glowing network beneath the paths at the CDL Green Gallery Lawn, next to the Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Museum.
Crafting Botanical Soap and Spice Garden Tour
5 September, 10 am and 2.30 pm, Fort Canning Park
Join a workshop that combines natural crafting with a sensory garden experience! Begin with a guided tour through Fort Canning Park’s very own spice garden; then, learn to create your own biodegradable liquid soap using soap berries. Register for this workshop, suitable for 10 and above, taking place at 10 am and 2.30 pm.
Clay, Kings & Kilns: A Ceramic-Making Experience at the Forbidden Hill
6 September, 10 am and 2.30 pm
Craft your own ceramic piece and leave your mark with the kala head motif — a design drawn from a real artefact discovered on the hill. This experience will be guided by skilled instructors who will help you to work with clay just as craftsmen did centuries ago, connecting your hands to a tradition that has endured through the ages. This is suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and above. Register for this experience taking place at 10 am and 2.30 pm.
In a Day’s Work: Plant Cultivator
6 Sep, Visitor Services Counter, Bukit Timah Gate, Singapore Botanic Gardens
The Plant Resource Centre is where young plants are nurtured before they make their way into the ground. It undergoes an important acclimatisation process where it gradually adapts to outdoor conditions, under our specialised care and monitoring. Find out more about this tour, suitable for ages 10 and above and register here.
In a Day’s Work: Heritage Core Horticulturist
12 Sep, Bandstand, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Join a horticulturist for a behind-the-scenes walk through the Singapore Botanic Garden’s Heritage Core and discover how its historic character is maintained as the living landscape continues to grow and change. Explore selected areas such as the Bandstand, Hoya House and Heritage Garden. Find out more about this tour, suitable for ages 10 and above and register here.
Botanical Brushstrokes: Painting with Nature’s Colours and Spice Garden Tour
12 Sep, 10 am and 2.30 pm, Fort Canning Park
Discover the vibrant world of natural colours hidden within Fort Canning Park’s Spice Garden. Then, create original artwork using these natural dyes. This immersive experience combines art, nature, and history in a fun and memorable way. This experience is suitable for ages 5 and above. Register for the 10 am or 2.30 pm session.
Craft Drop in Activities – The Spice Atelier
5 to 13 September, 10 am to 10 pm on weekends, and to 6 pm on weekdays.
Get crafty with four drop-in hands-on activities, which include painting the blooms of the Spice Garden, blending a fragrant spice pouch and more.
Guided Tours
There are also numerous guided tours that will be taking place at Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Park during the Heritage Festival. These include tours of the SBC Heritage Museum, Nature Sketching in the Gardens, Learning Forest Tours, Heritage on the Hill Tours and more.
Movie Screenings and Performances
There will also be movie screenings held during the Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Park Heritage Festival.
For more live entertainment, pack a picnic basket and settle down to enjoy performances at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage.
Exhibitions
The Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Park Heritage Festival is also a great opportunity to explore the various exhibitions that are taking place around the parks, such as in the Forest Discovery Centre and the Botanical Art Gallery.
Tenant Promotions
Look out for various tenant promotions that can be enjoyed from 5 to 13 September 2026.
Promotions include an exclusive dinner at The Bloomhouse by Little Farms, discounts at Fusion Spoon, picnic baskets from Wildseed Cafe, a promotion at Tiong Bahru Bakery and more.
Transport Available Between Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Park
Take the free shuttle bus Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Centre on the Heritage Festival weekends from 9 am to 10 pm. Buses run approximately every 15 to 20 minutes with the last bus leaving at 9.40 pm.
The shuttle bus will stop at six stops: the Learning Forest Visitor Centre, the Botany Centre, the Nassim Visitor Centre, Botanic Gardens MRT, the Botanical Art Gallery and the Battlebox Visitor Centre at Fort Canning Park.
Registration Link & Details for SBG & FCP Heritage Festival 2026
Find out more about the programmes and register at the festival website. As of the time of publication, there are still vacancies for the programmes listed above.
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