The Singapore Night Festival (SNF) returns from August 22 to September 6, 2025, under the direction of HeritageSG, a subsidiary of the National Heritage Board. Themed Island Nights, the 16th edition explores Singapore’s heritage as an island nation, with over 80 experiences across the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct.
This year’s festival coincides with the 60th anniversary of Singapore’s independence and features stories of connection and cultural exchange.
The programme includes projection mapping on the façades of the National Museum of Singapore and CHIJMES, light installations across six locations, live performances, and festival villages. Visitors can explore Cathay Green, where the Sky Castle installation by ENESS responds to movement with light and sound, and Capitol Singapore, where Kampong Chill offers workshops and spaces for rest.
As part of its efforts to support the creative sector, SNF 2025 will also host the third edition of The Listening Biennial, alongside the inaugural ALIGHT Conference, which brings together artists and industry professionals from across South-east Asia. Local artists trained in the SNF Projection Mapping Masterclass will present works at CHIJMES.
Performances include LED shows by Starlight Alchemy, a community singalong of xinyao and folk songs, puppet theatre by Ombak Potehi from Penang, and a classic novel adaptation by Paper Monkey Theatre. The SMU Arts Fest: 2560 returns at Campus Green, and two festival villages – Paradise Island at Armenian Street and the new Retro District at Bugis Street Art Lane – will host a variety of experiences.
National Day activations begin on August 1, featuring monuments and hidden spaces reimagined as experiential zones. These reflect on Singapore’s food, flora, fauna, places and traditions, with a focus on Sungei Beras Bassa, a river once vital to nutmeg plantations in the area. This marks the first collaboration with LASALLE College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts for this activation.
The Singapore Night Festival 2025 is organised by HeritageSG and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.
Admission is free, with selected ticketed events.
For more information, visit Singapore Night Festival 2025.
