Mon-Sun: 11 May-17 May

Ongoing

Thru 30 May: 8th Objectifs Documentary Award Exhibitions. The 8th Objectifs Documentary Award Exhibitions will feature documentary photographers from Cambodia, The Philippines, and Indonesia, showcasing important stories from the region. Catch them in person on Sat 11 Apr afternoon in a series of exhibition talks! Objectifs Centre for Photography & Film. Free.

Monday, 11 May

Mon, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Perry Brady Sings Classics Close to the Heart. Feel the love, move to the beat and join in cherishing the songs we grew up with as Singapore’s top crooner Perry Brady entertains you. Perry echoes the stories of love told through the classic hits of yesteryear, presenting—a fusion of jazz and pop music that has the theme of love running through each song. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Tuesday, 12 May

Tue, 6pm: TAF Conversation Series: Thuy-Han Nguyen-Chi. Organised and moderated by TAF’s Associate Curator Wong Binghao, the session will begin with a short sonic composition specially conceived by Nguyen-Chi for this occasion. Drawing from their ongoing dialogue on artistic research and cultural criticism, Nguyen-Chi and Wong each selected three songs reflecting their current projects. Mondrian Hotel Singapore, Jungle Ballroom. Free (RSVP).

Tue, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Unplugged Radio 91.9. Tune into Unplugged Radio 91.9 and travel back to a time when your favourite songs played through the crackling warmth of a radio. With just a piano and two voices, this intimate performance takes you on a journey from the 1960s to the 2000s, tracing how music evolved across decades and cultures. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Tue, 7:30pm: IMPROV LEAGUE (MAY). A fun, pseudo-competitive improv comedy show. Jon and Hirzi captain opposing teams, each bringing guest performers (from theatre legends to internet stars, to improv icons and sometimes possibly YOU!) to compete across short-form games, duo scenes, prompt-based challenges, and audience-driven chaos. Mama Shelter Singapore. $35 (FOR CHEAPER TICKETS PRICED AT $25 - message @HirziComedyNights on Instagram with the header "IMPROV LEAGE MAY").

Tue, 8pm (Weekly): Open Mic Comedy Tuesdays. Come watch local and foreign comics take a crack at doing stand-up comedy. We give you a lineup of 12+ comics doing their 3-5-minute stand-up routines. 18+. The Lemon Stand. $27.31.

Wednesday, 13 May

Wed, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Danny Koh. Enjoy an evening of timeless music with veteran pianist and singer Danny Koh. With his warm vocals and expressive piano playing, he brings classic melodies to life, including unforgettable themes from Dr. Zhivago, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and The Godfather. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Wed, 7pm: Not A Dating Event: Singles Cocktail Club. In light of a successful Terror-Tine, our own warped celebration of Valentine’s Day, here’s Terror-Tine v2 in a more exciting form - Singles Cocktail Club. All singles, not just ladies, are cordially invited to share their best horror dating stories. Goodbye, Alibi. $30 (incl. 1 cocktail).

Wed, 7:30pm: LEARN IMPROV TODAY! Improv Taster Sessions. Explore what spontaneous storytelling is like, & why they're just as useful in daily life as they are on stage. No background in theatre and performance needed! Larks Improv Theatre. $22.

Thursday, 14 May

Thu, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: An Evening with Kartik Kuna. If Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran and Jason Derulo had a (song) baby, that would sum up the smooth pop, R&B and funk flavour of Kartik Kuna. Expect a high-energy performance with crowd participation and feel good vibes as Kartik covers pop and R&B hits from the ’90s to the 2010s! Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Thu, 7pm (Weekly): GLORIOUS CLASSIC TRIVIA @ MONK’S BREW CLUB (2026). Get ready to flex your brain muscles at Monk’s Brew Club with trivia nights that test your knowledge and have you laughing all the way! Monk's Brew Club. $13.68.

Friday, 15 May

Fri thru 30 May, 10am-10pm: [SIFA 2026] You Are (Not) What You Eat! YOU ARE (NOT) WHAT YOU EAT! is an immersive reflection on Singapore’s deep love affair with food – and the plastic culture that quietly accompanies it. YOU ARE (NOT) WHAT YOU EAT! invites audiences to enjoy the shiok of Singapore’s food culture, while pausing to feel the shock beneath it. Victoria Theatre Atrium. Free.

Fri thru 30 May, 10am-10pm: [SIFA 2026] Carousel. Marvel at our Carousel – an infinity mirror room open to the sky! Inside and out, this installation's mirrored surfaces hold both viewer and surroundings captive in its reflective embrace. Esplanade Park. Free.

Fri thru Sun, 6pm, 8pm & 10pm: [SIFA 2026] Makan Culture. What begins as a community showcase, designed to tick the boxes of nation-building, is suddenly disrupted by a critic – igniting a flavourful debate about what truly elevates food and art in this show within a show. Through music, theatre, puppetry and the sharing of local eats, performers and audiences come together to explore the question: What really makes something good? Festival Village (Empress Lawn). $20.

Fri & Sat, 6:15pm: [SIFA 2026] A Light Between Rains (Festival Parade). Conceived as a speculative theatrical procession, A Light Between Rains unfolds as a display of colour, texture, sound, melody, movement, and an embodiment of the five elements – the building blocks of life. An act of collective world‑building, it includes and interacts with its audiences, unfolding through community workshops, performance‑installations and walking theatre. Roving performance, begins at Esplanade. Free.

Fri, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Tiara Maimun. Expect storytelling, laughter, and a cozy atmosphere where every seat feels like you are in the front row as Tiara and friends present a curated set of familiar favourites, delivered with a fresh, contemporary twist. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Fri, 7pm & 8:15pm: Pink Floyd Tribute. Fresh from their two sold-out performances at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre last year, Welcome to The Machine returns to Esplanade to present favorites from Pink Floyd including hits like Money, Comfortably Numb and Wish You Were Here. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Fri thru Sun, 7:15pm & 9:15pm: [SIFA 2026] NOLI TIMERE. The result of a 5-year collaboration between 2 Guggenheim Fellowship Award winners, Director/Choreographer Rebecca Lazier and world renowned sculptor Janet Echelman, Noli Timere is a soaring aerial performance featuring a specially designed, voluminous Echelman net sculpture and eight outstanding, multidisciplinary performers. Empress Lawn. Free.

Fri, 8pm: Mission Improvables: May The Laughs Be With You! Mission Improvables is back to bring you 'May The Laughs Be With You!' where we look at all things fandom, whether it’s a romantic subplot that never made the final cut or a high-stakes crossover no one asked for (but everyone needs) or beloved characters killed off too early, there is something for everyone. 16+. Monk's Brew Club. $16.

Fri thru Sun, 8pm: [SIFA 2026] Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming《记忆游泳池》. Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming begins as a call for memories to surface. Voices recall moments of fascination, encounter and change. Songs and fragments from personal histories surface alongside them, weaving into a living field of sound. Wayang Stage @ Festival Village. Free.

Fri, 8pm (Weekly): Funny Fridays. Join us every Friday for Singapore's funniest and best new comedians at The Lemon Stand Comedy Club. 18+. The Lemon Stand. $32.54.

Fri & Sat, 10pm: [SIFA 2026] Two Weddings & A Rapture: Left Behind. Two Weddings & A Rapture is a multidisciplinary performance that employs distortive and operatic aesthetics to explore social technologies and rituals alongside renewed 20th century anxieties. Wayang Stage @ Festival Village. Free.

Saturday, 16 May

Fri thru 30 May, 10am-10pm: [SIFA 2026] You Are (Not) What You Eat! See Fri.

Fri thru 30 May, 10am-10pm: [SIFA 2026] Carousel. See Fri.

Sat & Sun, 11am-9pm: Me-You Market Vol. 10. A marketplace that brings together an eclectic mix of global and local labels. Suntec Convention Hall 403. Free entry.

Sat, 4pm: Stranger Sounds: Session #1. If you’ve been curious about songwriting in a low-pressure space, come join us. Stranger Sounds carries on from where Song Makers left off — keeping the community vibes in the Stranger Conversations space going. Stranger Conversations. Suggested contribution: $15-25.

Sat, 5:30pm: Tight Lines Friendship Show. Come down to Room 526 on the 16 May 2026 (Saturday) to celebrate friendship! featuring our friends: camping (emo), Hope Dies Slowly (metalcore), Leavealive (emo), Line Drive (pop punk), Your Final Embrace (metalcore). Mosh hard, jump off the stage, pile-on each other. Room 526. $10 (doors).

Fri thru Sun, 6pm, 8pm & 10pm: [SIFA 2026] Makan Culture. See Fri.

Fri & Sat, 6:15pm: [SIFA 2026] A Light Between Rains (Festival Parade). See Fri.

Sat, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: JULIUS. & FRIENDS. Join JULIUS. & FRIENDS for a soulful evening as they bring your favourite classics to life with warmth, groove and effortless charm. Featuring some soul and R&B greats like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Al Green, Bill Withers, Gnarls Barkley, a sprinkle of John Mayer and Bonnie Raitt, and a dash of originals. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Sat, 7pm & 8:15pm: Led Zeppelin Tribute. From the soaring vocals of Stairway to Heaven to the raw power of Whole Lotta Love, this electrifying tribute show brings every riff, every scream, and every iconic Led Zeppelin moment back to life. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Fri thru Sun, 7:15pm & 9:15pm: [SIFA 2026] NOLI TIMERE. See Fri.

Sat, 8pm: BOOK REPORT ft. Prof. Peter Singer. Watch as a team of comedic improvisers provides hilariously unresearched interpretations of world-renowned Australian philosopher Peter Singer's own materials—performed directly in front of him! Lifelong Learning Institute - Lecture Theatre (Lift Lobby B, Level 3). Advisory-16. $27.31.

Fri thru Sun, 8pm: [SIFA 2026] Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming《记忆游泳池》. See Fri.

Sat, 9pm-late: Wild Music Lab presents: Aya Sekine. Wild Music Lab is a series of new music showcases at Wildcard, featuring our sonic selection of the brightest sounds on our island. Aya Sekine is back in Singapore for a hot minute, and for one evening, she brings her Detroit-honed energy into the room together with Russell and Tristan Seow, plus long-time collaborator Namie Rasman on vocals. Wildcard. $35 cover.

Fri & Sat, 10pm: [SIFA 2026] Two Weddings & A Rapture: Left Behind. See Fri.

Sunday, 17 May

Fri thru 30 May, 10am-10pm: [SIFA 2026] You Are (Not) What You Eat! See Fri.

Fri thru 30 May, 10am-10pm: [SIFA 2026] Carousel. See Fri.

Sat & Sun, 11am-9pm: Me-You Market Vol. 10. See Sat.

Sun, 1pm: Sunday Steals: Corridor Sale. Opening a ‘for fun’ sale next Sunday. Expect secondhand clothes, handmade crafts & good coffee all afternoon. coffee by Zahran. personal secondhand clothes + crafts (tagged in post). Hougang Olive, Block 175B #02-137. Free entry.

Sun, 3pm: SINGAPORAMA Unfolded Part 3. Join us for a gathering over food, conversations, and a special screening of the final three chapters of the SINGAPORAMA travelogue. Journey across Singapore with artist Navin Rawanchaikul as he connects with artists and communities across the island. From conversations with the LGBTIQ+ community as well as The Goodman Community Farm, to Orang Laut SG, each encounter offers a distinct lens on the city. National Gallery Singapore. Free (RSVP).

Fri thru Sun, 6pm, 8pm & 10pm: [SIFA 2026] Makan Culture. See Fri.

Sun, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Sunday Sundown Serenades. Come unwind with Mabel and Ethan this Sunday evening as they perform songs that span the years to help you unwind after a long week. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Sun, 7pm & 8:15pm: Paramore & more & more. Before there was Spotify, there were burnt CDs, Kazaa downloads and Creative Zens full of songs you did not want your parents to know about. elysrei & friends take you back to the alt rock and emo anthems that soundtracked the 2000s, featuring songs by Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Evanescence, Avril Lavigne, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and more. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Fri thru Sun, 7:15pm & 9:15pm: [SIFA 2026] NOLI TIMERE. See Fri.

Fri thru Sun, 8pm: [SIFA 2026] Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming《记忆游泳池》. See Fri.