Mon-Sun: 18 May-24 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, 18 May

Mon, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: YAN. This performance weaves through beloved Mandopop classics and timeless favourites, creating moments that feel both intimate and shared. Expect songs from artists like Tanya Chua and Teresa Teng, alongside a few personal originals that reflect Yanni’s own journey and stories. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Tuesday, 19 May

Tue, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: 我们所谓的“以前” Our Version of "Then". After four years of performing together at events, Karyn and Sheng Li are thrilled to perform at the Esplanade Concourse in their first-ever public duo showcase. This special debut strips everything back to a soulful, acoustic setting, featuring Karyn on keys and vocals alongside Sheng Li on guitar and vocals. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

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, 20 May

Wed, 2:30pm: [SIFA 2026] Diversity Futures: A Transnational Creative Think Tank. Bringing together voices from Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Australia, this forum culminates key conversations between abled and disabled artists. It reflects on past and present practices, examines evolving approaches and proposes new, inclusive ways forward for disability arts across Asia through dialogue, exchange, and shared creative insight and collaboration efforts. Drama Centre, Black Box. Free (RSVP).

Wed, 6:30pm: Acoustic Night – Volume 17. Step into an intimate evening where acoustic sounds meet vibrant energy, blending heartfelt songwriting with moments that gently build and lift the room. Featuring: Amanda Tee, Shohini, X和西 (XHeXi), Overtime. Blu Jaz, Clarke Quay Central. $15.92.

Wed, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Soulful Journeys. An evening stripped down to its purest for just voices, strings, and memories. Join Mazhai and Nilesh for an unplugged musical journey through the golden eras from 1960 to 2009, where melodies spoke softly yet lingered deeply. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Wed thru Fri, 8pm: [SIFA 2026] Year Zero. What if this year is the year everything is taken from you? YEAR ZERO: Disability Redefined by ART:DIS drops audiences into a world after a reset, where arts, culture, language and identity have been erased. Bodies are controlled. Voices are silenced. To exist is to resist being forgotten. Wayang Stage @ Festival Village. Free.

Thursday, 21 May

Thu, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Eli Low: Mandopop Replay. Step into the spotlight of Mandopop with Eli Low, where the classics you love come alive. Relive cherished memories, sing along, and connect with fellow music lovers as Mandopop takes centre stage. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Thu, 7pm: FOOL OUT 21st May 2026. A dance class for every body. Led by a drag queen. Wear whatever you want. Do as much as you want. Every move is the right move. 5,6,7,8...Fool Out! Instructor: Tiara Sorrel. LYF Farrer Park. $20.

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.

Thu, 7:30pm: Poetry Glazers: Sing Lit Station's Monthly Poetry Appreciation Night. POETRY GLAZERS is a different kind of poetry event! 1. Bring a poem written by someone else (Sing lit preferred) 2. Read it to the group 3. Glaze it! Tell everyone why you love it. Think of it as spoken word, but with book club vibes. You can share a poem, or just show up to listen. Snacks and drinks provided. Sing Lit Station. Free (RSVP).

Wed thru Fri, 8pm: [SIFA 2026] Year Zero. See Wed.

Thu, 8:30pm-late: Filmhouse House Warming: The Warrior Jam. Expect a live music gathering where Singapore's musicians, pro or not, come together to explore, create, and push the boundaries of what music can be. Come to play. Come to listen. Come to discover. Filmhouse Foyer. Free entry (pay what you wish).

Thu & Sat, 10pm: [SIFA 2026] AUTOMATA: Crawling Under Tiger. Crawling Under Tiger is a dance work directed by Loy that fuses choreography, sound and light. In a ritual grounded by ancestral teachings, against the atmospheric soundscapes from Chengdu-based composer Guzz; a nameless trio surrounds a displaced altar in trance-like coordination. What emerges is an invitation to re-acquaint with the sacred. Wayang Stage @ Festival Village. Free.

Friday, 22 May

Fri, 6:30pm: MAX, Shane Low & Wahana Deksu | WEEKEND CULTURE: THE MAY EDITION. In commemoration of Labour Day, Weekend Culture and Corner Room present a programme spotlighting musical artists who work with unique techniques, instruments and genres. Featuring: Shane Low, MAX & Wahana Deksu. Swee Lee Clarke Quay. Free (RSVP).

Fri, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Through The Years With Izzan Adlan. Izzan Adlan takes you on a captivating journey through the rich evolution of Malay music. In this performance, he showcases a dynamic mix of Malay pop and rock, while paying tribute to some of the greatest Malay artists through carefully selected covers. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Fri, 7pm & 8:15pm: Rock Rosettes. Rock Rosettes are back for the seventh year running at Songs We Grew Up With, and they are bringing the thunder! They have curated two sets of great music that bridge the gap between gritty guitar heroes and soulful power ballads. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Fri, 7:30pm: IDENTITÉ. This night moves through quiet hope—where longing and possibility shape the way melodies are written and felt. Join us at Rasa Space with: Ike Sha’an, spilled milk, Blush. RASA Space. $30 (doors).

Wed thru Fri, 8pm: [SIFA 2026] Year Zero. See Wed.

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, 10pm-late: endless return. returns. live: XUEVIXIAXERVIXUE (Butoh) - starring 'XUE + XERVIXIA'. live: Mervin Wong – Submarine for Sleep [RELEASE] + caroline (movement). live: Awayfromkeyboard x rudi0s. djs. Hexadecimal. b3b: Mervin Wong x beansclub x charmicide. b2b: GODKORINE x Vangoth666. Filmhouse. $13.68 (student/low income); $32.54 (late admission); $35 (door).

Saturday, 23 May

Sat, 8:30am: Paws in the Park by POSTCARD. A morning walk and dog yoga session with Postcard Pals. All ticket proceeds will go towards SOSD, supporting their work in rescuing, rehoming, and caring for Singapore’s street dogs. Fort Canning Park. $15.

Sat, 9am-6pm: Garden Vibes 2026 - Biggest Farmer's Market of the Year! Join us on 23 May 2026 at myVillage for Singapore’s BIGGEST farmers’ market and wellness festival, brought to you by Little Farms — now in its third year. Discover over 20 producers from around the world, serving up premium all-natural produce, global bites, and plenty of complimentary tastings. Little Farms Market, Serangoon Garden. Free entry.

Sat & Sun, 10am-7pm: Ho Sin Sang Flea Market. HO SIN SANG FLEA MARKET returns with a fresh lineup of authentic vintage, secondhand finds, and one-of-a-kind pieces with @dpickerssg bringing you authentic secondhand goods you won’t find anywhere else. From streetwear steals to timeless furniture, rare collectibles & more. Ho Sin Sang, 6 New Industrial Road. Free entry.

Sat, 2pm: Artist Talk | An Insight to “POSTCARDS TO MY DARLING LOVE”. Ripple Root is the artist moniker of Liquan Liew and Estella Ng. Postcards From My Darling Love is their twelfth solo show, a series of work inspired by the 1965 film Chinta Kasih Sayang(‘My Darling Love’), directed by Hussein Haniff. In this artist talk Liquan and Estella will share more about the inspiration and thought process behind the pieces, with Q&A to follow after. Objectifs. Free (RSVP).

Sat, 2-8pm: BIZARRO BAZAAR. Your favourite local record store spreads her wings a little to throw her first music marketplace - Bizarro Bazaar. Bizarro Market, together with their merry band of vendor friends, will be setting up shop at Filmhouse and offering a stacked selection of records, CDs, cassettes, and merch. Filmhouse Foyer. Free entry.

Sat, 4pm: WAVES x RAVE. Maritime beats meets cultural hits this Singapore HeritageFest at RASA Space. Dive into a high-energy sober rave where bold rhythms, Nusantara soundscapes and pulsing lights takes over. DJ Hammy and DJ Chael spins all evening, while your ticket includes a specially curated maritime mocktail. No alcohol, just pure movement, music and vibes. 18+. RASA Space. $20 (bundles available).

Sat, 4:30pm: 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.

Sat, 5pm-late: Camp Krapao takes over Middle Child. Camp Krapao takes over the kitchen. Thai food made for drinking. Sabai Sabai Head Massage by @muffynliuliu (5-8PM). Vinyl DJ session by @heavyitch (7–11PM). Come hungry. Leave a little lighter. Free entry (menu prices apply).

Sat, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Songs That Coloured My Youth. Growing up in a bilingual household, RHAUN’s early years as a musician were filled with Malay as well as English classic pop songs. Prepare yourselves for a journey through musical memories and get comfortable as he croons songs from Singapore artists as well as other old classics that you can sing along to as well! Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Sat, 7pm & 8:15pm: MUSE Tribute. Star Kings, Singapore’s premier MUSE tribute band, presents an electrifying live experience, celebrating the sound and spectacle of the British rock giant that shaped a generation. Featuring intricate synth textures and atmospheric sonic layers, the show delivers MUSE’s unmistakable style. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Sat, 7pm: Breaking Sound Singapore at Venom Singapore. We showcase the hottest emerging artists & bands in premium locations around the city. FEATURING - Eden Eyes, charis, GINA, Claire Javier + MORE! Venom Music Bar. $15 (advance); $20 (doors).

Sat, 7:30pm: Part 3 of the Complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas by Mikkel Myer Lee. Following the international presentation of Part 2 in Amsterdam and Thailand in 2025, Mikkel’s homecoming performance at the Esplanade Concert Hall marks another defining chapter in this Singaporean piano prodigy’s long-term artistic journey of performing the complete Beethoven sonatas. Esplanade Concert Hall. From $20.

Sat & Sun, 8pm: [SIFA 2026] Arus. Arus, performed by NUS Dance Blast! and choreographed by Ahmad Kamil, is inspired by the stories of the Orang Laut, the indigenous, traditionally nomadic and seafaring inhabitants of the islands surrounding Singapore. May their narratives continue to flow through us, anchor our heritage and remind us of our history. Wayang Stage @ Empress Lawn. Free.

Sat & Sun, 8pm: To Be… Without… To be... Without... is a triple-bill dance night presenting 3 new Contemporary works by our artistic director and choreographer, Step, and will be performed by our original cast of 20 dancers from the STEP Fam. Mountbatten Centre Block G #01-05 — STEP Studio. From $35.

Sat, 8:30pm: HEATWAVE. First, a wall of noise. Then came the shimmering guitars, crashing into a sludge of pop. Nasty breaks splintered my mind, and finally, sweet trance held me in its long embrace.magical thinking presents…HEATWAVE. Room 526. $25.

Thu & Sat, 10pm: [SIFA 2026] AUTOMATA: Crawling Under Tiger. See Thu.

Fri, 10:30pm-3am: Battle Of The Bands : The Black Parade by UnfilteredPresents. Upset that My Chemical Romance rescheduled? We feel you. This Battle of the Bands features a special segment dedicated to all the MCR fans out there. And that's just the start. The rest of the night is packed with the emo and punk anthems we all grew up screaming. 18+. Blu Jaz Clarke Quay. $30.65 (general); $32 (doors).

Sunday, 24 May

Sat & Sun, 10am-7pm: Ho Sin Sang Flea Market. See Sat.

Sun, 1pm: I Dream of Singapore + Bridging Worlds, Carrying Dreams: A Poetry Gathering (NC16) + DIY Pocketbook Activity | WEEKEND CULTURE: THE MAY EDITION. Through Lei Yuan Bin’s I Dream of Singapore (2019), the poems from Migrant Writers of Singapore (MWS) and the DIY Pocketbook Activity by radioriotgrrrl, join Weekend Culture as we take a deeper look at the lives that build our city and reconsider what it means to truly see them. Filmhouse. $16.50.

Sun, 5pm: DIAL UP DARLINGS - An Elder Millennial Evening. Featuring confessions from 7 readers navigating friendship, ambition, back pain, burnout, ageing, the return of low-rise jeans, nostalgia, survival, and what it means to still be trying to become a person in your 30s and 40s. Followed by one killer elder millennial DJ set dedicated to the songs we sang to while pretending our lives were music videos. Behind The Green Door SG. $20.

Sun, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Liao Sihan: Timeless Classics Reimagined. Experience an evening of timeless music with vocalist Liao Sihan, accompanied by Max and Wesley on guitars and keyboard. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Sun, 7pm & 8:15pm: Early Rock Hits. Join veteran rock and rollers Heritage as they take you on an all-out rock journey through the decades with songs by Allman Brothers, The Who, Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, and many more! Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Sat & Sun, 8pm: To Be… Without… See Sat.