An Afternoon with GT Lye

11 May • 02:30pm •

Join Baba GT Lye, a recognized Steward of Intangible Cultural Heritage, as he shares memories from his illustrious Peranakan theatre career in a special session hosted by Baba Alvin Tan.

A Spoonful Of Peranakan Heritage

4, 10 - 11, 24 - 25 May • 04:00pm •

17 - 18 May • 05:00pm •

In conjunction with National Heritage Board’s Singapore HeritageFest, Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES honour our nation’s rich and intangible cultural heritage with a series of engaging art workshops.

Beats on Baghdad Street: Bangsawan Pantomime by Opera Academy

17 May • 06:00pm •

17 May • 09:00pm •

Experience the magic of Bangsawan—an iconic Malay theatre form—through a dynamic pantomime tracing Sang Nila Utama’s legendary discovery of Singapore.

Char Yong Dabu Association Heritage Hall Open House and Guided Tours

10, 17 May • 12:00pm •

Discover the cultural legacy of the Char Yong (Dabu) Association through guided tours of their heritage hall. Learn how this community organisation has preserved traditions while adapting to changing times, and experience how clan associations continue to maintain cultural connections for Chinese Singaporeans.

Disappearing: The Last Episode

6 Jun • 07:30pm •

7 Jun • 03:00pm •

Experience vanishing trades through Chinese chamber music and multimedia in Ding Yi Music Company’s concert, that celebrates lion head-making, rattan weaving, and songkok craftsmanship.

Heritage-Inspired Dining at Oscar and the Hotel Asian Art Self-Guided Tour

4, 10, 18, 25 May • 06:00pm •

Enjoy Oscar’s Heritage-Inspired Sunday Buffet Dinner at Marina Central District & Conrad Singapore Marina Bay, priced at $60++ in honour of Singapore’s 60th year of independence. Relish traditional recipes and explore the hotel’s self-guided audio art tour, featuring 21 curated works by renowned Singaporean artists.

Home Kitchen

10 - 11, 17 - 18 May • 03:00pm •

10 - 11, 17 May • 08:00pm •

A heartwarming story about a three-generation Teochew restaurant, where tradition clashes with innovation when the youngest son returns from Paris, triggering a family feud over culinary heritage.

Kongsi Kuih-muih with Adibah Ahmad

24 - 25 May • 03:00pm •

Join Adibah Ahmad, founder of kueh kitchen Deli Maslina, as she introduces you to a variety of traditional Malay kueh, both sweet and savoury! Enjoy the afternoon of kueh lessons and stories of kueh-making, along with a cup of tea.

Makan Jalan Bukit Merah

13, 15, 25 May • 02:30pm •

24 - 25 May • 09:30am •

Savour the flavours of Bukit Merah Central on a delicious journey with food storytellers Nat Koh and Rino Jr! Discover the culinary roots of Redhill while chatting with current hawkers who maintain traditional recipes. Experience how food heritage lives through both historical narratives and daily practice.

Mari-Mari to the Peranakan Museum!

1 - 25 May • 10:00am •

Discover beloved Peranakan traditions at this year’s Singapore HeritageFest at the Peranakan Museum.