Singapore’s largest nocturnal experience runs until 5 September 2026, transforming the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct into a mythical district that uncovers the stories of Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Singapore Night Festival (SNF) 2026 was launched yesterday evening by Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community & Youth and Trade & Industry, Ms Low Yen Ling, marking the start of three exciting weekends offering over 70 spectacular after-dark experiences across the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct.

Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community & Youth and Trade & Industry, meets the artists of Singapore Night Festival 2026. Image courtesy of MCCY.

Themed Myths and Legends, the 17th edition of Singapore’s largest nocturnal experience transforms BBB into a vibrant canvas of stories where legends awaken, and tales from Singapore and Southeast Asia come to life. From projection mapping artworks and installations to immersive nocturnal experiences, SNF 2026 invites festival-goers to discover hidden stories and old myths. As they journey through familiar landmarks and unexpected spaces, visitors can revel in the rich heritage, storytelling traditions, and creative talent of Singapore and the region.

The festival opened spectacularly at the National Museum of Singapore (NMS), where projection mapping and street theatre converged in one of SNF 2026’s signature experiences. Tales of Earth and Sea, by The Fox, The Folk, transformed the museum’s iconic façade through a vivid reinterpretation of local folklore. Adding to the spectacle over SNF 2026’s opening weekend is Birdmen by renowned Dutch group Close-Act Theatre, an interactive street theatre performance featuring giant, illuminated, stilt-walking pterodactyl puppets, making its Southeast Asian debut at the festival.

Other festival highlights include the inaugural MALAM Projection Mapping Competition, which puts emerging Southeast Asian talent centre stage at The Cathay. 18 entries will illuminate its façade until 28 August, with a live judging happening on 28 August, where a panel of judges will select the top five works to be announced at an award ceremony on 29 August. These five works will continue lighting up the rest of the festival throughout its run.

This year’s festival offers three Festival Villages that present installations, performances, and hands-on activities that bring myths and legends to life. For two nights only at Canning Rise, visitors can make their own wayang kulit puppets, enjoy local food, and visit after-hours museum programmes at Party on the Rise!. Maker’s Emporium transforms Capitol Singapore Outdoor Plaza into a marketplace of creativity where visitors can browse handcrafted items, take part in upcycling workshops, and connect with Singapore’s creative community. elsewhere livens up Armenian Street with performances, activities, and installations including The Great Mythical Stampede by CHUNKIE Filmhouse.

SNF 2026 runs from 21 August to 5 September 2026, inviting festival-goers to wander through the BBB precinct and discover how myths and legends continue to shape the places, communities and traditions around us. For more information on the festival or to purchase tickets, please visit heritage.sg/sgnightfest.

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神话与传说展开：Singapore Night Festival 2026 点亮 Bras Basah.Bugis

新加坡规模最大的夜间体验活动将持续至 2026年9月5日，把 Bras Basah.Bugis 区域 transformed into a mythical district，带领公众探索新加坡及东南亚的故事与传说。

Singapore Night Festival (SNF) 2026 于昨晚正式开幕，由文化、社区及青年部兼贸工部高级政务部长 Ms Low Yen Ling 主持开幕仪式，标志着连续三个精彩周末的正式展开。期间，Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) 区域将呈献超过 70项精彩的夜间体验活动。

以 Myths and Legends 为主题，第17届 Singapore Night Festival 将 BBB 打造成一个充满活力的故事舞台，让传奇苏醒，也让来自新加坡和东南亚的故事重新焕发生命。

从投影映射艺术作品和艺术装置，到沉浸式夜间体验，SNF 2026 邀请节庆参与者探索隐藏的故事与古老神话。当游客穿梭于熟悉的地标和意想不到的空间时，也能深入感受新加坡及区域丰富的文化遗产、传统故事讲述方式，以及新加坡和区域创意人才所展现的艺术活力。

节庆在 National Museum of Singapore (NMS) 隆重开幕，投影映射与街头剧场在这里汇聚，呈献 SNF 2026 的标志性体验之一。由 The Fox, The Folk 创作的 Tales of Earth and Sea，通过生动的方式重新诠释当地民间传说，为博物馆标志性的建筑外墙带来全新视觉呈现。Tales of Earth and Sea 于8月21日至9月5日在 National Museum of Singapore 展出，并属于本届 Singapore Night Festival 的投影映射节目。

为开幕周末增添更多精彩的是来自荷兰知名剧团 Close-Act Theatre 的 Birdmen。这是一场互动式街头剧场表演，以巨型发光翼龙木偶及踩高跷的表演者为特色，并在本届节庆中迎来其东南亚首演。

其他节庆亮点还包括首次举办的 MALAM Projection Mapping Competition，让新兴东南亚创意人才站上舞台中央，并在 The Cathay 展现他们的作品。共有 18件参赛作品 将点亮 The Cathay 的建筑外墙，展出至 8月28日。8月28日将举行现场评审，由评审团选出五件优秀作品，并于 8月29日 的颁奖典礼上公布。这五件作品将在整个节庆期间继续点亮 The Cathay，为节庆增添璀璨的夜间景观。官方 SNF 2026 网站也列出 MALAM Projection Mapping Competition 为本届节庆重点项目，并注明活动地点为 The Cathay，日期为8月21日至9月5日。

今年的节庆还带来三个 Festival Villages，通过艺术装置、现场表演和互动活动，让神话与传说走进现实。

在 Canning Rise 举行的 Party on the Rise! 仅开放两个晚上。游客可以亲手制作自己的 wayang kulit 皮影戏偶、享用当地美食，并参与博物馆特别安排的夜间活动。

Maker’s Emporium 则将 Capitol Singapore Outdoor Plaza 化身为充满创意的市集。游客可以浏览手工制作的商品、参加旧物升级（upcycling）工作坊，并与新加坡创意社群交流互动。

与此同时，elsewhere 将让 Armenian Street 充满活力，带来现场表演、互动活动和艺术装置，其中包括由 CHUNKIE Filmhouse 呈献的 The Great Mythical Stampede。官方资料也确认 elsewhere at Armenian Street 是 Singapore Night Festival 2026 的节目之一，并于8月21日至9月5日期间呈献相关活动。

SNF 2026 将于 2026年8月21日至9月5日 举行，邀请节庆参与者漫步于 BBB 区域，探索神话与传说如何持续影响我们身边的地方、社区和传统。National Museum of Singapore 的官方资料也确认本届 Singapore Night Festival 的活动日期为 21 August 2026 至 5 September 2026。

欲了解更多节庆详情或购买门票，请浏览 heritage.sg/sgnightfest。