Istana Open House for Deepavali 2024: Food Trucks, Performances, Henna Art & Balloon Sculpting

Exciting news peeps! The Deepavali Istana Open House 2024 will be held on Sunday 20 October 2024 and is open to all visitors. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents enter for free. Other visiting adults will be required to pay an entrance fee of $20 per person. Children aged four to 12 will be charged $10 to enter. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance on the day of the event. Read more about the food trucks. performances, candle making, henna and balloon sculpting on the day and what to expect at the Istana Open House here.

Visitors can also join the Istana Heritage Tour from 9am – 4pm, where they will be able to gain insights into the Istana’s rich history and heritage by touring the Japanese Garden, Villa, Ceremonial Plaza, Inclusive Garden and more. Guests can also take a closer look at state gifts presented to Singapore leaders.

General Istana Open House Info

The Istana is typically open to the public on five days during Chinese New Year, Labour Day, Hari Raya Puasa, National Day and Deepavali and if you get a chance to visit – it is worth a look around! The Istana stands on what used to be Charles Robert Prinsep’s nutmeg plantation, so it is a wonderfully landscaped green garden with a variety of flora and fauna. The Istana residence as well as the green garden and grounds is partially open to the public on Istana Open Days and we recommend keeping note of when you can visit to get a chance to peek into this beautiful slice of Singapore heritage.

Mark your calendars:

Deepavali Istana Open House 2024
When: 20 October 2024, 8:30am – 6pm.
Where: The Istana, Orchard Rd, Singapore 238823⁠
How much: Free for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, caregivers, and children below 4 years old. All other visitors will need to pay an entrance fee of $20 per adult and $10 per child aged between four and 12. ⁠