The Singapore Street Festival 2017 will be showcasing local and international talents, including urban street art, performances, football and yo-yo competitions at Bugis, Raffles City and more
To really soak in the essence of Singapore’s raw art culture, you gotta hit the streets. The Singapore Street Festival is back this year with the theme, “Uncharted”, which revolves around the idea of braving a new experience by doing something unfamiliar. This mega fest is held from 1 June to 2 July, and is packed with a variety of events that offer great opportunities for young talents to display their skills and potentials in performing arts such as music, dance and theatre, visual arts, fashion and design, entrepreneurship, technology, health and lifestyle trends.
But if you’re not skilled in any of these and are just looking to explore, here are some top highlights to look out for.
Watch a game of street footy
Is this the only sport in the world that matters to you? Then make sure you catch the off-field, on-street action of Urban Street Football 2017. There’ll even be a football freestyle competition for ridiculous tricks and theatrics.
Be mesmerised by local bellydancers
Stand in awe as local bellydancers perform their signature dance routines at Asia Global Bellydance 2017. Thinking of mastering the dance? Register for the Asia Global Bellydance Masterclass to get in on all that belly action.
Lose your marbles over these toy competitions
These toys are more than just playthings in the hands of masters. From Kendama championships to yo-yo contests, these high-speed battles will leave you in a tizzy,
Catch the best breakdancers in town
Get hyped by the b-boys and b-girls of Singapore, unleashing mad breakdancing skills at the SSF Big Bang Super Street Dance Festival. Don’t try this at home.
And wrapping up the fest is the BUSK! SG Award, where street performers battle it out for this year’s reigning champ. Come down and check out what the streets have in store!
Singapore Street Festival, various events at various locations. Select a program and register online.