Culture Beats

9, 17 May • 06:30pm

9, 17 May • 07:30pm

Artusik Multiethnic Ensemble presents a 30-minute busking-style set showcasing Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western instruments, including chromatic gamelan. Blending heritage-inspired pieces with popular songs such as Indonesian pop and Can’t Help Falling in Love, and supported by on-site informational posters, it offers an engaging, accessible musical experience for passersby in an open outdoor setting.

Curators’ Tour of Once Upon A Tide: Singapore’s Journey from Settlement to Global City

8 May • 07:30pm

Join curators Daniel Tham and Ruchi Mittal for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Once Upon a Tide exhibition, exploring how they conceptualised the narrative and selected stories and artefacts showcasing Singapore's transformation.

Currents & Crossings – Maritime Stories of Singapore

9, 17, 24 May • 09:30am

Currents and Crossings is a guided art walk from the Singapore River to Telok Ayer, uncovering the human lives behind Singapore’s maritime rise. Through river sculptures and murals depicting port-era neighbourhoods, participants explore stories of labour, migration, and everyday resilience along the waterfront. Discover how the early communities shaped the city and how traces of their lives remain embedded in today’s urban landscape.

Craft x Design: Let's Weave - Floral Weaving

1 - 2 May • 05:00pm

Come weave with us at this special Singapore HeritageFest edition of Craft x Design! Kickstarting at Armenian Street, a dedicated Craft x Design hub, the programme then travels to HOMEGROUND @ ACM Green - bringing craft experiences across the festival. Led by contemporary artists and craft practitioners, “Let’s Weave” invites you to step into the rhythm of weaving through captivating live demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Feel the textures, learn the techniques and create your very own woven piece to take home. Discover heritage reimagined through craft, design and creativity.

Craft x Design: Let's Weave - Traditional Malay Basket Weaving

8 - 9 May • 05:00pm

Come weave with us at this special Singapore HeritageFest edition of Craft x Design! Kickstarting at Armenian Street, a dedicated Craft x Design hub, the programme then travels to HOMEGROUND @ ACM Green - bringing craft experiences across the festival. Led by contemporary artists and craft practitioners, “Let’s Weave” invites you to step into the rhythm of weaving through captivating live demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Feel the textures, learn the techniques and create your very own woven piece to take home. Discover heritage reimagined through craft, design and creativity.

Farmers' Market

23 May • 11:00am

A market that brings together local producers and partners such as the Singapore Food Agency and SAFEF Singapore to promote local produce and food security, spotlighting the people and stories behind Singapore’s agri-food ecosystem, with a focus on aquaculture and community support for local producers.

Fish to Port - Fishery Port Tour

1 - 2, 8 - 9, 15 - 16, 22 - 23 May • 02:00am

Visiting the only remaining fishery ports of Singapore in Jurong where the market fishes of Singapore lands in, eventually sold to fishmongers before ending up in our tables. Learn about evolution of this fishing industry of Singapore.

From Commodity to Gourmet – Suzuki Coffee Factory Tour and Siphon Brewing Workshop

8, 22 May • 10:00am

This guided factory tour traces coffee’s journey from Nanyang kopi to Suzuki Coffee’s role in ushering in gourmet and craft experiences. Guests engage in storytelling, behind-the-scenes factory access, and a siphon brewing workshop, highlighting the ongoing evolution into third wave coffee.

From Port to Plate

14 May • 07:00pm

A unique evening of delicious halal-sourced cuisine (not halal-certified due to alcohol) and captivating seafarer stories. Reserve your seat for an unforgettable maritime experience today!

From Waves to Wins: The Singapore Sea Sports Story, panel talk presented by Sport Singapore as part of Sea Sports Heritage Fest 2026

2 May • 11:00am

Dive into Singapore’s rich sea sports history and heritage with these insightful talks by Olympian sailor Dr Benedict Tan and sport historian Dr Nick Aplin, with an exciting panel featuring some of Singapore’s sea sports champions.