Panel Discussion: Encountering Singapore’s Maritime History through Art

2 May • 02:30pm

Panelists share the thought process behind selected artworks created through inspiration from Singapore’s maritime landscapes 

Pasar to Hawker

3, 10, 17, 24 May • 08:30am

Explore Chinatown in the lens of the Cantonese heritage and the seafood culture, from choices of fresh fishes to sundried goods and lastly, visit a 4th generation hawker, peeking into the hawker life while learning about the changing hawker stories.

Pelayaranku (My Voyage)

2 May • 07:30pm

A dikir barat performance by Makyong Kedek. The group aspires to be recognised as an incubator for young leaders — empowering them to engage meaningfully and contribute positively to the wider community.

Peranakan Passages: Singapore HeritageFest at Peranakan Museum

1 - 24 May • 10:00am

Embark on a Peranakan maritime heritage adventure at the Peranakan Museum!

Port to Plate

1 - 2 May • 04:30pm

1 - 2 May • 06:00pm

Port to Plate is a walking theatre performance based on Singapore’s hawker heritage, particularly the stories found near the mouth of the Singapore River. Set in the 1930s, we take a group of aspiring hawkers on a walk around the bustling area to prepare them to set up their very own stalls. Along the way, we meet different characters who tell us about life near the Singapore River in the 1930s.

Pulau Ubin Maritime Heritage Tour

2, 9, 16, 23 May • 09:00am

Discover Pulau Ubin’s maritime heritage through a guided tour led by a native islander, exploring its history, living kampung, and role in nation-building.

Ride and Discover

1 - 24 May • 10:30am

Discover Singapore’s maritime heritage at MRT stations with Singapore HeritageFest 2026’s Ride & Discover (1–24 May). Visit Bishan, Clementi, and Paya Lebar, and share your journey @sgheritagefest #SGHeritageFest.

Scents of the Spice Route

2 - 30 May • 11:00am

2 - 30 May • 02:00pm

2 - 30 May • 04:00pm

Immerse yourself in this fragrance-making workshop inspired by the spices that passed through Singapore’s ports. Each attendee will create a custom perfume using historical ingredients like clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

Sea Crafts: Blast from the Past! presented by Sport Singapore

2 May • 10:00am

Blast from the past! Check out boats from YOG2010 and past competitions at this sea crafts display at the Sea Sports Heritage Fest 2026. Organised by Sport Singapore, supported by Singapore Canoe Federation, Singapore Dragon Boat Association, Singapore Rowing, and Singapore Sailing.

Sea Sports Heritage Fest 2026 presented by Sport Singapore

2 May • 08:00am

3 May • 10:00am

Get splashing! Join the Sea Sports Heritage Fest 2026 with free walks, panel talk, sports try-outs, boat display, water games and more! Organised by Sport Singapore at The Kallang, supported by National Sports Associations and community partners.