Cultural Performance Kreta Ayer
Opera Livehouse by Ping Sheh
1 May 2026
Experience the art of Cantonese opera with Ping Sheh's Opera Livehouse — intimate performances that bring traditional Chinese opera to a modern Chinatown setting.
Events & Activities
Experience the vibrant culture of Chinatown through festivals, workshops, food tours, and cultural celebrations
Upcoming Events (7 events)
Adventure Kreta Ayer
Ransack: The Feast of Fury — Chinatown Puzzle Adventure
1 May 2026
Ransack is a puzzle adventure game set in the heart of Chinatown. Solve cryptic clues hidden in heritage shophouses, uncover the legend of the Feast of Fury, and experience Chinatown like never before.
Cultural Kreta Ayer
SG Culture Pass: Guided Tours & Tickets at Chinatown Heritage Centre
1 May 2026
Use your SG Culture Pass at Chinatown Heritage Centre to explore the rich heritage of Singapore's Chinatown. Enjoy free admission, guided tours, heritage workshops, and exclusive partner discounts across Kreta Ayer — including the popular Ransack puzzle adventure.
Festival Kreta Ayer
Dragon Boat Festival 2026: Of Thumping Drumbeats and Delicious Rice Dumplings
11 Jun 2026
A travelling exhibition by Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall exploring the origins and traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival (Duan Wu Festival). Discover the story of Qu Yuan, the significance of rice dumplings, and thumping drumbeats that define this ancient Chinese festival.
Workshop Kreta Ayer
Nyonya Kueh Workshop: Traditional Peranakan Desserts
19 Jul 2026
Learn the art of making traditional Nyonya kueh (Peranakan cakes) at the Chinatown Heritage Centre. Discover the techniques behind iconic treats like kueh lapis, ang ku kueh, and ondeh-ondeh in this hands-on cultural workshop.
Festival Kreta Ayer
Hungry Ghost Festival 2026: Chinatown Celebrations
22 Aug 2026
Experience the Hungry Ghost Festival (Zhong Yuan Jie) in Chinatown Singapore. During the seventh lunar month, Chinatown comes alive with traditional rituals, getai performances, wayang (Chinese opera), and communal feasting as the Chinese community honours ancestors and wandering spirits.
Festival Kreta Ayer
Mid-Autumn Festival 2026: Chinatown Lantern Displays & Celebrations
19 Sept 2026
Chinatown Singapore transforms into a dazzling wonderland of lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Giant lantern installations line Eu Tong Sen Street and New Bridge Road, while street bazaars offer mooncakes, pomelos, and traditional lanterns. A must-visit cultural spectacle in the heart of Singapore.
Explore Chinatown's Cultural Calendar
From Chinese New Year to Mid-Autumn Festival, discover the rich tapestry of celebrations that make Chinatown Singapore unique.
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