Myths and legends come alive in the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct
The 17th Singapore Night Festival is transforming the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct into an immersive art landscape themed around myths and legends. Running from August 21 to September 5, the festival features 94 programs, including light installations and street performances that reinterpret local folklore.
Why it matters
The festival serves as a significant cultural event that promotes local heritage and tourism through contemporary art and public engagement.
For two weeks, the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct will be transformed into a landscape where old myths meet contemporary art.
Listen SINGAPORE – Giant illuminated creatures will roam the streets, mythical beasts will appear to break free from century-old objects, and historic buildings will become canvases for stories of land, sea and legend.
For two weeks, the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct will be transformed into a landscape where old myths meet contemporary art, as artists reinterpret Singapore’s folklore and maritime heritage through light, projection and performance.
The works form part of the 17th edition of the Singapore Night Festival (SNF), which runs from Aug 21 to Sept 5. In 2026, the festival features 94 programmes, with most free for the public.
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