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Singapore Writers Festival 2026: festival pass or single tickets?
SWF 2026 runs 13–22 November, based at The Arts House. Compare the Festival Pass, Youth Pass and individually ticketed events before you book a session.
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Good reasons to get together in Singapore.
A Singapore guide to better days out and thoughtful gatherings. Start with an idea, check the details and make a plan that works.
Explore Singapore
Find your next outing.
Upcoming programmes and places to discover Singapore culture. Follow official organisers for bookings and updates.
Family performances
A Universe In Sounds
PIP’s PLAYbox, Esplanade
A 30-minute sound and movement programme for children and their accompanying adults.
Seasonal events
Halloween Horror Nights 14
Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa
18 select nights at Universal Studios Singapore, 25 September–1 November 2026, 7.30pm–12.30am. Not recommended for under-13s.
Music
Homegrown and Well-known — SWS Youth
Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore
A free, registered Beautiful Sunday concert at Esplanade on 4 October. Member registration is open; check the organiser page for current availability.
The reading room
More worth your time.
Going out
Singapore International Film Festival 2026 moves to October
SGIFF’s 37th edition runs 21 October–1 November. Public ticket sales open on 28 September at noon; check ratings, concessions and the new family section.
Hosting
Deepavali 2026 open house: a hosting plan for 8–9 November
Deepavali falls on Sunday 8 November, and Monday 9 November is a public holiday. Plan visiting windows, food labels and lamp safety before inviting guests.
Planning together
Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday: plan the group get-together
Christmas Day is Friday 25 December, opening a three-day weekend for many. Settle the date, format and spending with your group before December fills up.
Going out
Halloween Horror Nights 2026: pick a night, plan the ride home
HHN 14 runs on 18 select nights at Universal Studios Singapore until 1 November. Compare peak nights, the under-13 advice and the late ride home first.
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