Get ready for an enchanting journey as the Singapore Night Festival (SNF) returns for its 16th edition, transforming the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct into a vibrant wonderland of light, art, and culture. Running for three weekends from August 22 to September 6, SNF 2025 invites you to dive into Singapore’s rich island heritage with its captivating theme, “Island Nights.”
This year’s festival is a full-sensory celebration of island culture, promising a refreshed take on our city’s history and landscapes. From beloved festival staples like stunning projection mapping and mesmerising night light installations to innovative programmes and lively festival villages, there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy.
Must-See Highlights for All Ages at Singapore Night Festival 2025
With more than 80 experiences to explore, the Singapore Night Festival is an energetic affair that also invites you to slow down, reflect, and appreciate our rich heritage. From dazzling visual spectacles to lively performances and delicious food offerings, there’s a world of discovery waiting for your family at “Island Nights.”
Here are our top family-friendly picks for a playful night out with the fambam!
UE SQUARE’S COSMIC SPACE EXPEDITION: Have An Out-Of-This-World Adventure!
CARNIVAL OF CHRISTMAS CHEER: Celebrate and Win at Plantation Plaza and Northshore Plaza!
SNOW MUCH TO CELEBRATE: Christmas Fun at The Centrepoint
Sky Castle (Cathay Green)
Prepare to be amazed by this whimsical installation by Australian studio ENESS. A cluster of vibrant, inflatable arches, Sky Castle responds to your family’s every movement with a cascading symphony of colours and sounds. It’s a truly magical and interactive experience that will have everyone, young and old, feeling like they’re walking through a real-life rainbow. Be sure to book your tickets in advance, as spots are limited!
Kampong Chill (Capitol Singapore)
Need a moment to slow down and recharge? Escape the hustle and bustle at Kampong Chill by artist duo Sheryo and Yok. This immersive, satirical space is a pavilion for rest and relaxation, inviting you to embrace the art of doing nothing. Time to lepak and find your “kampong chill” in a quiet bamboo sanctuary.
Paradise Island (Armenian Street)
Dress in your best island wear and head to Armenian Street for a hidden paradise inspired by the Peranakan Museum. This festival village offers a magical space where contemporary art, conversations, and creativity flow.
Retro District (Bugis Street Art Lane)
Take a trip down memory lane at the festival’s very own vintage fair, the Retro District. This nostalgic retro-themed area at Bugis Street Art Lane is the perfect spot to browse for unique finds and soak in some nostalgic vibes. There will also be live performances and activity stations to enjoy!
All Things Singapore (AT SG) 2025 (National Library Building & National Archives of Singapore)
Dive into the enchanting world of Singapore’s islands. Experience dynamic performances that reimagine island life, interactive installations that celebrate nature and island communities, and insightful programmes that uncover rich stories and legacies.
Late Nights at the Museums
National Museum of Singapore, Peranakan Museum and Children’s Museum Singapore will have extended hours for visitors during SNF 2025! Check out the museums in a different light after dark.
National Museum of Singapore’s Extended hours: 7pm to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays during the festival period
Peranakan Museum’s Extended hours 7 pm to 11 pm: Friday: 22, 29 Aug & 5 Sep, Saturday: 23, 30 Aug & 6 Sep, Sunday: 24, 31 Aug
Children’s Museum Singapore’s Extended hours: 22 Aug & 23 Aug, 29 Aug & 30 Aug, 05 Sep & 06 Sep 7pm – 10pm (last admission at 9.30pm)
Projection Mapping & Night Lights
Get your cameras ready! The facades of iconic buildings will be bathed in breathtaking light art.
Don’t miss Mosaic on the National Museum of Singapore, a stunning spectacle that weaves together themes of astronomy and navigation.
Right behind National Museum of Singapore, don’t miss Fort Canning’s immersive projection show created by CineWav in collaboration with NParks. Start a riddle quest at Fort Canning Hill, complete it for a treat!
The facade of CHIJMES highlights four enchanting Island Night stories by local female artists told through mesmerising light, colour, and space.
Throughout the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct, you’ll also discover a variety of other captivating light installations.
Outside Plaza Singapura mall, catch artist Yang Derong’s cyborg twist on the swordfish attacking Singapore. Cyberswordfish V2.0, is made from digital waste from an e-waste recycling company in Tuas. In Derong’s words, “Imagine all our e-waste got together and became drones flying over our sky – attacking and disrupting all our PayLah, PayNow and devices.” It’s an imaginative chaotic piece that will have passers-by stopping to see the various details.
Look out for the luminous crab sculpture Jiwa Laut on Armenian Street. The 2.5m-long crab is inspired by stories on the crustacean. The legend of Pauh Janngi for instance tells of how tides are caused by a magical crab living in a tree.
If you continue to chase the light, check out Maegzter’s art at Bugis+ mall in Waves of Time: Splash On Our Skyline. It evokes the sea once heard in the precinct and the lights of yesteryear.
A Celebration of Art, Culture, and Fun
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Roving Performance: The Island Dreamer
Be on the lookout for The Island Dreamer, a roving performance by Starlight Alchemy. This experiential spectacle uses light and movement to tell stories of legends and myths, inviting viewers on a journey through realms of water, earth, and air. Catch them at various locations across the precinct on select dates.
When: 22 Aug & 23 Aug, 05 Sep & 06 Sep SMU Reflection Pool: 8.30pm – 8.50pm | Waterloo Centre Artspace: 9.50pm – 10.15pm
Puppetry & Storytelling
Engage with classic tales brought to life! The National Museum of Singapore will host a contemporary shadow puppetry experience retelling Southeast Asian legends.
Times and Dates of Shadow Puppetry at National Museum of Singapore:
Shadow of the Lion: How Singapura Got Its Name | Friday, 22 Aug, 7.30pm and 9.30pm
Shadow of the Stone: The Story of Badang | Friday, 29 Aug, 7.30pm and 9.30pm
Shadow of the Swordfish: The Story of Redhill | Friday, 5 Sept, 7.30pm and 9.30pm
Besides Shadow Puppetry, families explore Singapore’s past with a seafaring trader during the colonial era, a victim of the 1954 floods, and a 1970s urban planner considering Singapore’s environment and its future. Each performance will last up to 15 minutes.
When: 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 06 Sep 8.30pm & 9.30pm
At the National Archives of Singapore, you can enjoy a Chinese hand puppetry performance of The Tiger Hero from the classic Water Margin and a glove puppetry adaptation of Journey To The West.
The Monkey King and the Uproar in the Dragon Palace: 29 Aug & 30 Aug | 29 August: 8.15pm – 9.15pm | 30 August: 7.30pm – 8.30pm and 8.45pm – 9.45pm
The Tiger Hero: 23 Aug 8.15pm – 8.45pm | 9.15pm – 9.45pm
For more storytelling head to Nila’s Shimmering Shores. This ticketed sensory experience at Children’s Museum Singapore is a reimagined tale of Sang Nila Utama. Through sound, texture, movement, and play, children and grown-ups will encounter the golden deer, the lion, and the mighty storm.
When: 22 Aug & 23 Aug, 29 Aug & 30 Aug, 05 Sep & 06 Sep 7pm – 8pm
Ticket Pricing: $10 per child / adult, Bundle of 4: $32
Head on down to Singapore Night Festival 2025, 22 Aug to 6 Sep
Singapore Night Festival 2025 will be running from 22 August to 6 September 2025, the festival has free admission with selected ticketed programmes which are available for purchase.
Visit the Singapore Night Festival 2025’s website for more details. Or you may also enjoy reading about Festival at the Fort, being held in conjunction with Singapore Night Festival.
Where: Bras Basah.Bugis precinct
When: August 22 to September 6 (three weekends), various timings
Admission: Free and ticketed programmes
