Events

South East Asia’s biggest and most prestigious Japanese Pop Culture event – C3 Anime Festival Asia (C3AFA) – celebrated its 10-year anniversary with an exclusive line-up of activities, notably its very first Celebrity Red Carpet Event held exclusively in Singapore! Held from Friday, 30 November till Sunday, 2 December 2018, local and overseas fans of Japanese popular culture immersed themselves in a weekend of heart-pumping, non-stop premium content and entertainment across two levels of Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. In addition to the anime showcases merchandise booths and stage activities, C3AFA Singapore included special guests from Japan, guest cosplayers and…

ANDSOFORTH Jr. presents 22 Stories, a brand-new immersive theatrical experience nestled away from the city at PeopleUp@Pandan. What they lack in accessibility, they make up for in size and pizzazz. The interactive play area sprawls across 20,000 sq ft and features 22 Insta-worthy experiential rooms, along with many classic characters from your childhood. Witness your favourite Disney and storybook characters come to life at 22 Stories from Wednesday, 1 May 2019 to Sunday, 30 June 2019, which promises plenty of laughs, fun and all-around wonder. Split into four “worlds” – Wonderland, Land of Nights, Grimmsneyland, and Storyland – visitors are…

The DBS Marina Regatta (DBSMR) is back in its eighth edition, with a mission to educate and inspire Singaporeans from all walks of life to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle. Held at The Promontory at Marina Bay from Friday, 31 May to Sunday, 2 June 2019, this year’s DBSMR will see DBS up the ante on green initiatives with the use of recycled, reusable, and natural materials in various ways across the event; for instance, all F&B stall owners will be provided with reusable crockery and tableware, as well as biodegradable, recyclable containers for takeaways. DBS has also partnered with…

One of the highlights at DBS Marina Regatta, DBS’ Busking by the Bay will showcase a captivating line-up of local buskers livening the event up with their knack for entertainment. Held at The Promontory at Marina Bay from Friday, 31 May to Sunday, 2 June 2019, visitors can expect four hours of non-stop entertainment — from some of the best local buskers Singapore has to offer. In addition to Busking by the Bay, the DBS Marina Regatta will also play host to various activities, including free sailing lessons, craft workshops and Singapore’s largest eco-maze. Some of the buskers who will…

The Cultural Extravaganza 2019 returns for its 3rd edition from 24 May to 15 June, and invites all to discover Singapore’s evolving and contemporary Chinese culture in everyday life. Organised by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC), find out the legacy behind our daily cups of kopi, Chinese wedding traditions across generations, and other lesser-known cultural roots are explored in the third edition of the bustling extravaganza. Come unravel, understand, and get to know more about Singapore — including the sights of its flourishing Chinese comic market, and even pick up a circus trick or two from a local community…

First launched in 2006, the Balestier Heritage Trail was been updated November last year, by the National Heritage Board to provide greater insights into the area’s lesser-known history. Before embarking on the trail, most people would probably admit to knowing little about Balestier’s rich past. For example — did you know that the region is home to the oldest Tan Tock Seng wards, that are over 100 years old? Or that it has a rich food and culinary heritage dating back decades? Moreso than the new locations within Balestier Heritage Trail, the real highlight lies in the stories behind the…

Come May, Exceed Sports & Entertainment will be organising the AIA Glow Festival 2019. The inaugural AIA Glow Festival will be held in Sentosa Island and it is an energising wellness and music festival. The festival will give you an experience to fully relax away from Singapore’s breakneck-pace lifestyle; an ultimate festival for you to unwind as it brings you activities that will nourish and revitalise your body, mind, and soul. Before we get to our interview with Rudimental and Lost Frequencies, these are the four elements that constitute for AIA Glow Festival 2019: YOGA, RUN, FEAST, and MUSIC. YOGA…

Held for two days nearing the end of 2018 (1 to 2 December) at the Singapore F1 Pit Building, the different sectors of Art, Toys, Tattoo, and Fashion converged at Culture Cartel – a consumer trade show that showcased the best of street culture in Asia and around the world. Co-organized by Habitual, Axis Group Asia, and Division Communications, Culture Cartel placed the limelight on the often-neglected segments of street culture. Culture Cartel was powered by official brand partner Mercedes-Benz, and was also supported by Singapore Tourism Board, MTV Asia, Scoot, Krafers’ Paradise and Asia Tattoo Supply. The curation of…

The unprecedented charity initiative “Get Animated Invasion” by Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) made a final stop at Raffles City Shopping Centre from Wednesday, 13 February till Sunday, 3 March 2019, the program was part of the “Get Animated Invasion” Asia Tour, which covered Taipei, Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore, featuring Warner Bros.’ iconic cartoon characters from Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry and Scooby-Doo. The pop-up exhibition at Level 3 of Raffles City boasted a gallery of close to 80 uniquely customised Marvin The Martian figurines created by Asia-renowned musicians, designers, artists, influencers and personalities – including Aaron Kwok, Fann…

Broadway’s No. 1 magic show duo, The Clairvoyants, will be performing in Singapore for one night only! Held at the Resorts World Theatre on Saturday, 27 April 2019. Expect to be spell-bound by the duo’s magic, illusions and mentalist acts which are sure to keep you enthralled throughout the show. The Clairvoyants consists of magician and mentalist couple, Thommy Ten and Amélie van Tass, who both hail from Austria. They have won many titles thus far, such as the World Champions of Mental Magic and Stage Magicians of the Year. The mentalist duo gained popularity during their time on America’s…