Singapore Art Week 2026 is back from 22 to 31 January! Here’s a handy guide to our city’s premier visual arts season.
Singapore Art Week is here, and yes, your January plans are officially booked. Running from 22 to 31 January 2026, this celebration of visual arts brings together galleries, artists, museums, and public spaces for ten days of exhibitions, installations, light-ups, talks, and hands-on experiences. Best part? Many programmes (like Light to Night) are free, making this the perfect excuse to art-hop your way through the Civic District, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, and beyond. Bookmark our guide to Singapore Art Week 2026, and don’t forget to mark your calendars!
Singapore Art Week 2026: Details at a glance
Best for: Anyone who enjoys seeing art pop up in unexpected places
Highlight experiences: Site-specific installations and art activations in public spaces across Singapore
When: 22 to 31 January 2026, various timings
How much: Free with some ticketed programmes
Address: Singapore Art Week 2026, multiple locations including the Civic District and Tanjong Pagar Distripark
What is Singapore Art Week?
Organised by the National Arts Council, Singapore Art Week (SAW) is designed to celebrate our city’s visual arts landscape. During this season, local and international artists, institutions, and galleries come together to showcase the best works and make art accessible to audiences in Singapore. SAW’s raison d’être? To spotlight Southeast Asian (and international) art and offer unique art encounters across the island.
When and where is it held?
The ten-day event is typically held in the second half of January. This year’s Singapore Art Week runs from 22 to 31 January 2026. You may be wondering: why at the start of the year? Well, it’s a quieter month for events, and having SAW in January positions Singapore as a premier arts hub for the community and attracts visitors.
What to expect at Singapore Art Week 2026
Art enthusiasts and curious newbies can look forward to more than 100 events by both local and international visual arts communities. The dynamic list includes programmes and experiences at the museums, galleries, and public spaces, as well as discussions, talks, and tours across Singapore and online. Here are our top picks worth visiting.
1. Art SG and S.E.A. Focus 2026
Art SG returns for the fourth edition at Marina Bay Sands, showcasing a line-up of regional and international galleries across three sectors. Check out large-scale installations, performance art, film and more at the contemporary art fair. Co-located within Art SG is S.E.A. Focus, a curated art platform that spotlights modern art from Southeast Asia.
When: 23 to 25 January 2026, 12pm to 7pm (opens at 11am on weekends and closes at 6pm on 25 January)
How much: From $27 (children 16 and under enter for free with a ticket-holding adult)
Where: Art SG and S.E.A. Focus 2026, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
2. Light to Night 2026
One of Singapore Art Week’s well-renowned events, Light to Night, got a head start this month to celebrate its 10th anniversary milestone. Anchored in the theme The Power in Us, this year’s edition features fascinating installations, facade projections, and a festival village filled with delicious food and creative local brands. Pro tip: Swing by later in the night on Sundays and Mondays if you want to have a less crowded experience.
When: Now till 31 January 2026, various timings
How much: Free with some ticketed programmes
Where: Light to Night 2026, multiple locations including National Gallery Singapore, The Arts House, and Asian Civilisations Museum
3. Chapalang
Millennials and the generations before them should be familiar with this colloquial term, which refers to a random and seemingly haphazard way of cobbling things together. This travelling exhibition looks at repurposing and recombining technologies and materials into creative reconfigurations. Fun fact: the name is localised for Singapore and will be changed to the country the exhibition is staged in (it was called Mengoddam when in Malaysia previously).
When: 22 January to 1 February 2026, 11am to 7pm
How much: Free
Where: Chapalang, Artspace @ Helutrans Gallery 3, #01-05, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Road, Singapore 089065
4. The Last Tree Was a Building
Here’s an art activation everyone should look forward to! Local artist Antz produced four monumental inflatable monkeys, inspired by his long-running Urban Monkeys series (and the legendary Sun Wu Kong). Spot these cheeky fellas on rooftops, ledges, and public spaces all over Gillman Barracks. The artist also collects some old signage or recreates the signs and graffiti on them.
When you’re done, check out the accompanying indoor presentation, offering insights into Antz’s creative process through sketches, studies, and new works. He’s selling his art in this exhibition.
When: Now till 8 February 2026
How much: Free
Where: The Last Tree Was a Building, Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, Singapore 108937
5. Next Stop: Together!
Think of this project like a crossover of Marvel proportions. National Arts Council, Land Transport Authority, Singapore Mass Rapid Transit, and Arts & Disability Singapore (Art:Dis) have partnered up to present our country’s transport system as a platform for artistic expressions.
Head to eight MRT stations in Singapore to check out the large-scale commissions, or join a guided walking tour where you’ll learn more about the artists’ creative processes. Oh, be sure to get on the Art Bus to interact with artworks and unleash your creativity in fun, free programmes. The bus will make 25 stops across 12 districts.
When: 22 to 31 January 2026, various timings
How much: Free
Where: Next Stop: Together!, multiple locations including Pasir Ris Park and Little India MRT stations
6. The Print Show Singapore
In an age where digital art has become the norm, STPI decides to flip the script and put up a show which celebrates print. The gallery has collaborated with leading print publishers and galleries worldwide to showcase the element at its finest, courtesy of contemporary artists still using this medium. Note: this is the first show STPI is presenting since its rebrand.
When: 23 to 24 January 2026
How much: Free
Where: The Print Show Singapore, STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236
7. Isang Dipang Langit: Fragments of Memory, Fields of Now
Ten established Filipino artists come together for this exhibition, reimagining Armado Hernandez’s “sliver of sky” as a metaphor for hope, memory, and identity. We’re told this location was picked because of the natural lighting; be sure to check out the artwork inspired by someone’s jail time.
When: Now till 31 January 2026, 10am to 7pm (extended to 10pm on 23 January and 9pm on 24 January)
How much: Free
Where: Isang Dipang Langit: Fragments of Memory, Fields of Now, #01-02, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 37 Keppel Road, Singapore 089064
8. Digging Stars by Ibrahim Mahama
Ibrahim Mahama, aka the top kahuna in ArtReview’s 2025 Power 100 list of most influential figures in art, is staging his first solo exhibition in Singapore. Spend some time admiring new fabric works, collages, photographs, and videos, all examining the legacies of colonialism, migration, and global capitalism.
When: Now till 8 February 2026, 11am to 7pm
How much: Free
Where: Digging Stars by Ibrahim Mahama, curated by Clementine de la Feronniere and Francesca Migliorati, Gillman Barracks, #02-10, 6 Lock Road, Singapore 108934
Have an artsy fartsy time at Singapore Art Week 2026!
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Singapore Art Week 2026?
The 14th edition of Singapore Art Week runs from 22 to 31 January 2026. However, several key exhibitions have already soft-launched, and Light to Night (its nighttime counterpart) began earlier on 9 January 2026.
Where does it take place?
Singapore Art Week happens across the entire island. Key hubs include Marina Bay Sands, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Gillman Barracks, and the Civic District.
Is Singapore Art Week free to attend?
A large majority of Singapore Art Week events, including public art installations, gallery openings at Gillman Barracks, and museum programmes, are free. However, "tentpole" events like ART SG and the SAW Forum are ticketed.
Are there any high-profile museum shows during Singapore Art Week?
Yes, two major international collaborations are running: Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston at the National Gallery Singapore, and NOX: Confessions of a Machine by Lawrence Lek at the ArtScience Museum.
How do I get around all the different sites?
SAW provides a free shuttle bus service that loops between the major precincts (Marina Bay Sands, National Gallery, Gillman Barracks, and Tanjong Pagar Distripark) during the peak weekends of the festival.
How can I plan my itinerary?
The best way is to use the SAW Digital Map available at the official website. You can filter by district or free vs ticketed to customise your art-hopping route.
