NDP 2026: Behind the scenes of lighting production
Lighting director Michael Chan is overseeing the largest lighting production in the history of Singapore's National Day Parade. The project utilizes over 1,600 lights, 170 special effects, and a 300-drone show to create an immersive experience at the National Stadium.
Why it matters
Large-scale public events serve as significant cultural milestones and showcases for advanced event production technology.
NDP 2026 lighting director Michael Chan decided to scale up the production to create an immersive experience for spectators.
Listen Summarise Lighting designer Michael Chan planned the largest lighting production in NDP history with over 1,600 lights and 170 special effects for an immersive experience. The stage design is an arrow shape over 160m long, with lifts and tunnels to enable fast transitions and dynamic choreography. A 300-drone light show is included, requiring precise synchronisation with performers, music, and lights, supported by backup systems and safety measures. AI generated
SINGAPORE – For more than a year, lighting designer Michael Chan has been mapping out and tinkering with every beam, colour change and transition for Singapore’s upcoming 61st birthday celebrations .
His efforts culminate in over 1,600 moving lights which will illuminate the National Stadium on Aug 9 and become the largest lighting production in National Day Parade (NDP) history.
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