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Light to Night Festival 2026 is back from 9 to 31 January 2026 at the National Gallery and Civic District. Read our guide on the stunning artworks, projection mapping light shows and roving performances taking place over four weekends.
Light to Night Festival 2026, organised by National Gallery Singapore in collaboration with its Civic District partners, is back from 9 to 31 January 2026! The theme for this year’s Light to Night Festival is ‘The Power In Us’, which is all about community, its strength and diversity, and how powerful connections are as people from all walks of life come together to experience and co-create art.
Look forward to all your favourite interactive light installations, including the wildly popular projection mappings, roving performances and yummy F&B at the festival village, and an array of art-fueled programmes and experiences.
Good to know: National Gallery Singapore offers free entry to all visitors on Fridays to Sundays during the Light to Night festival period and extends its opening hours to 11pm on the same days.
Read more: Things To Do This Weekend In Singapore
Light to Night Festival 2026: What is it & what to expect?
“Don’t touch the art!” is something we often hear, but at the Light to Night Festival, a highlight is the interactive (and Instagrammable) artworks where audiences can become part of the work. That said, members of the public flock to this highly anticipated annual event for its large-scale projection mappings, illuminated art installations and public programmes that pay homage to the arts!
Light to Night is organised by National Gallery Singapore, and has collaborations with the Asian Civilisations Museum, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, The Arts House, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall and CapitaLand. Admission to the Light to Night Festival is free with ticketed programmes available.
Highlights of Light to Night Festival 2026
Light to Night Festival 2026 projection mapping displays
One of our all-time favourites at the Light to Night Festival is ‘Art Skins on Monuments’ — the biggest facade light show in Singapore! Look out for spectacular light projections created by various artists on the façades of cultural institutions around the Civic District.
Each year, the light show can be found on the facades of the National Gallery Singapore, Asian Civilisations Museum, The Arts House at the Old Parliament and Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall.
Just walk freely around these buildings and you’ll see the projections.
The main light show is at the National Gallery Singapore. You won’t miss it as it’s accompanied by a techy soundtrack. Seat yourself on the Padang (the green lawn directly opposite) and watch the building come alive with stunning artwork and music!
When: 9 – 31 January 2026
Where: Buildings in the Civic District: National Gallery Singapore, Asian Civilisations Museum, The Arts House and Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall
How much: Free!
Illuminated installations at the Padang, ACM Green & more
Light to Night Festival 2026 spotlights its new SANTAI series. Meaning “to relax” in Malay, SANTAI comprises a series of locally inspired artworks at five key gathering points around the Civic District. The Padang is where much of the action continues to take place this year.
Look out for a three-part installation called ‘Rumah Laut’ (also seen at ACM Green), which is inspired by Singapore’s early coastal and island communities. The artworks are created by local artist Firdaus Sani who’s a fourth generation Orang Laut and Pulau descendant. The installation comprises a circle of tapestry, which is meant to promote calmness. We can attest that the ‘Rumah Laut’ installations are great spots to chill and be in the moment, paired with great views.
There’s also the picturesque ‘Gathering on the Lawn’. These comprise batik-inspired paper lantern bags all over the Padang. Visitors are encouraged to take them home, bringing the experience with them even after they leave the venue. The artist, Michael Lin from Taiwan, has also set up an installation at the National Gallery’s Singapore Courtyard, featuring hand-painted wooden furniture pieces. You’re encouraged to sit on and move the furniture. Plus, there are some cool free arts and crafts activities you can do here–even the kids will love it!
When: 9 – 31 January 2026
Where: The Padang, ACM Green, National Gallery Singapore Courtyard
How much: Free!
Billboard paintings at the Padang Atrium
At the Padang Atrium, you’ll find ‘SINGAPORAMA’ by Thai artist Navin Rawanchaikul. Admire the two huge billboard paintings at the Padang Atrium, resembling old-school cinema posters and inspired by the artist’s year-long work with various Singapore communities.
When: 9 – 31 January 2026
Where: Padang Atrium, National Gallery Singapore
How much: Free!
More art installations at Light to Night 2026
Walk around, explore the area (especially National Gallery) to see more art installations. You can view the full programme here.
Pictured Above: SANTAI Series: Instar Dreaming by Singaporean artist Weixin Quek Chong, at the Victoria Theatre festival village. The artwork is inspired by bio-organic shapes of parts of larval insects, meant to represent themes of metaporphosis.
Pictured above: brumblings at The Arts House at the Old Parliament. You can move the blocks around to discover some poetic gems.
Pictured above: SANTAI Series: Batu Ghaib by Singaporean artist Syahmin Huda. Located at Esplanade Park, this installation is a nod to mysticism in Malay culture and takes inspiration from the historic Singapore Stone.
Food stalls & live performances at Art X Social: Festival Village
The Art X Social: Festival Village returns at St Andrew Road, serving as a pit stop where you can grab a bite or a drink at the various F&B options. This year’s festival village extends to Empress Lawn at ACM. Look out for live performances, DJ sets and roving performances over the weekends.
When: 9 – 31 January 2026
Where: St Andrew’s Road & Empress Lawn
How much: Free entry
Free live performances
Live performances known as ‘Gallery Gigs’ are back over the weekends at National Gallery Singapore. Headlining these shows are music, theatre and dance artistes from Singapore.
When: Weekends from 9 – 31 January 2026
Where: National Gallery Singapore
How much: Free!
Light to Night 2026 programmes
Look forward to an array of programmes throughout Light to Night 2026! While we wait for more info, here are some highlights:
Sing Song Social Club (Free!)
Join a local community choir in open sessions with the Sing Song Social Club! Singers of all experience levels are welcome.
When: 10 January 2026, 4pm – 6pm
Where: Padang Atrium
How much: Free!
Life Prep
This multi-sensory experience is a must for foodies. Explore movement, food and art, and end with some yummy treats from Gallery’s Bakery Brera. Look forward to exploring iconic flavours of Southeast Asia, inspired by the Gallery’s own collection!
When: 10 January 2026, 3pm – 4pm
Where: Bakery Brera
How much: $30
Stay tuned for more info on programmes here.
All the deets: Light to Night Festival 2025
When: 9 – 31 January 2026
Where: Various locations around the Civic District including National Gallery Singapore, Asian Civilisations Museum, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, The Arts House, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Funan
How much: Free to enter (some workshops have extra charges).
The full line-up of Light to Night Festival 2026 programmes can be viewed here.
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