1. What is Singapore Heritage Festival?

The Singapore Heritage Festival (SHF) is the National Heritage Board's annual signature outreach programme. A festival for the people, by the people, SHF is a fun and meaningful celebration of Singapore's shared heritage and culture. SHF also brings together different individuals and communities to co-create programmes for the festival, thus strengthening community ownership over our shared heritage.

Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) returns from 1 to 24 May 2026, celebrating Singapore’s rich maritime heritage with over 100 programmes across the island. Now in its 23rd edition and organised for the first time by HeritageSG (HSG), a subsidiary of the National Heritage Board (NHB), the festival brings to life the stories, trades, and communities that shaped our historic waterways and continue to define our island identity today.

2. About HeritageSG

HeritageSG (HSG) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Heritage Board (NHB), a statutory board under Singapore’s Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth (MCCY). Established to strengthen sector capabilities and unlock new synergies across the museum and heritage ecosystem, HSG brings greater agility and responsiveness to the evolving needs of Singapore’s heritage sector.

As the creative force behind flagship events – including Children’s Season, the Singapore HeritageFest, and Singapore Night Festival – HSG brings Singapore’s rich heritage to life for diverse audiences through immersive experiences and innovative storytelling.

HeritageSG manages key heritage institutions such as the Children’s Museum Singapore, Changi Chapel and Museum, and Reflections at Bukit Chandu, and leads initiatives spanning archaeological research, travelling exhibitions, and interactive digital experiences. By collaborating with partners across the ecosystem and blending tradition with technology, HSG strengthens heritage touchpoints and fosters meaningful encounters that contribute to our shared national identity and pride.

Find out more at www.heritage.sg

3. How can I contact Singapore Heritage Festival?

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