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The Lost Legacy of Fort Canning: The Forbidden Hill

Fort Canning Hill

Thursday-Sunday

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2026-08-21,2026-08-22,2026-08-27,2026-08-28,2026-08-29,2026-09-03,2026-09-04,2026-09-05

2026-08-22T00:00:00.000Z

2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z

Embark on a captivating 70-minute nocturnal walking trail through Fort Canning Park to discover the ancient secrets and myths of Bukit Larangan.

Featuring a stunning combination of atmospheric soundscapes and live traditional Malay dance, this immersive journey transports visitors to the 14th-century world of early Singapura.

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Tales of Earth and Sea

National Museum of Singapore

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2026-08-21T00:00:00.000Z

2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z

Experience local folklore reimagined on a grand scale with a stunning projection mapping display across the National Museum of Singapore's façade.

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MALAM Projection Mapping Competition

The Cathay

Everyday

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2026-08-21T00:00:00.000Z

2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z

Watch the historic facade of The Cathay transform into a spectacular digital canvas during MALAM, the festival's inaugural projection-mapping competition.

Supported by Epson, this showcase highlights bold visual artistry from across Southeast Asia.

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Birdmen

Bras Basah. Bugis Precinct

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2026-08-21T00:00:00.000Z

2026-08-23T00:00:00.000Z

A breathtaking fusion of light, puppetry, and live music from Netherlands, the Birdmen are illuminating the streets of Bras Basah.Bugis.

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Horror Nights @ Oldham Theatre

Oldham Theatre, National Archives of Singapore

All Day

2026-08-22,2026-08-23,2026-08-29,2026-08-30,2026-09-05

2026-08-21T00:00:00.000Z

2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z

Dive into the eerie world of vintage Southeast Asian horror cinema with a special screening series at the historic Oldham Theatre. Enjoy behind-the-scenes archival showcases from the National Library Board and join a lively panel discussion on the genre.

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Stormy Straits

Bugis Street Art Lane

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2026-08-21T00:00:00.000Z

2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z

Step into a dramatic 60 metre installation at Bugis Street Art Lane that recreates the fierce monsoon storms faced by early regional voyagers. Navigate through cloud-like scaffolding structures and glowing lighthouses to uncover the forgotten seafaring history of the Bugis community.

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ALIGHT 2.0 Conference

National Library

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2026-08-29,2026-08-29

2026-08-29T00:00:00.000Z

2026-08-29T00:00:00.000Z

Explore the evolving intersection of art, technology, and public space at ALIGHT 2.0, the festival's premier thought leadership platform for light art.

Join leading regional artists for inspiring keynote presentations and networking sessions, presented with thanks to the National Library Board.

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