Guide To National Day Celebrations & Rehearsals At National Stadium, NDP Events & More

Here’s everything to know about the National Day Parade 2026, NDP Rehearsals and National Day events. From the National Day concert to flypast information, we’ve got all the details on celebrations at the National Stadium on 9 August, fireworks, drone shows and more!

The 2026 National Day Parade will celebrate Singapore’s 61st birthday at the National Stadium. This means stunning NDP fireworks displays, plus, the festivities will kick off in the lead-up to 9 August with events around Singapore. Read on to find out more about the NDP rehearsals, ticket balloting and what to expect at NDP 2026 from the Presidential Gun Salute, fireworks, a drone show with over 300 drones, and much more. We’ve also got the lowdown on all the National Day events taking place around Singapore!

Read more: Where To Watch NDP Fireworks For Free

Jump to:
– NDP 2026 Tickets
– NDP 2026 Celebrations at the National Stadium
– NDP 2026 Rehearsal Dates
– NDP 2026 Celebrations in the Heartlands
– Where to catch NDP 2026 Flypast
– Other National Day 2026 Events, Buffets and Dining Offers
– Where to Watch NDP Fireworks

NDP 2026 Tickets

Tickets for the National Day Parade are free, but require applications and a balloting process. Balloting has already closed, and successful applicants will be notified between 15 and 17 June. If you’ve missed your chance, don’t worry! There are plenty of NDP events happening around Singapore to soak in the vibes.

NDP 2026 at the National Stadium

The National Day Parade will take place at the National Stadium in 2026, marking 50 years since the first NDP was held at the old stadium, and 10 years since its last parade at the current stadium! We’re excited for this as more spectators can now experience the celebrations first-hand, with the stadium’s capacity of 42,000 seats (compared to the Padang’s 27,000 spectator capacity).

While NDP crowd-favourites such as the Red Lions parachute demo, the mobile column and aerial display are not included into this year’s event due to safety reasons, you can still look forward to the State Flag Flypast, NDP fireworks displays, Presidential Gun Salute, a spectacular show segment and more. This year, the Presidential Gun Salute will take place at Kallang Basin for the first time!

What’s extra special this year is that, for the first time, the National Day Parade will feature an indoor drone show with over 300 drones, aerial performers and special effects, easily making it one of the biggest highlights of this year’s event.

In the lead-up to the parade, the NDP organisers will also run an exciting nationwide treasure hunt called the “Majulah Hunt” in partnership with Accenture. You can join in the fun through a web app. More details will be released at a later date.

National Day Parade 2026 
When: 9 August 2026, Firework timings: around 7.30pm onwards
Where: National Stadium at The Kallang

Here’s where to watch the fireworks for free!

NDP Rehearsal dates 2026

The NDP Rehearsals are nearly just as exciting as the National Day Parade itself! After all, you get to see all the action before everyone else. National Day Parade rehearsals and previews usually showcase all the good stuff we look forward to. You can also ballot for tickets for the NDP preview, or park yourself at one of our recommended FREE fireworks viewing spots to watch the sky light up!

NDP 2026 Preview & Rehearsal Shows:
NDP Rehearsals: TBA
NDP Previews: 25 July & 1 August 2026
Where: National Stadium

The NDP Fireworks usually takes place at about 7.30pm onwards.

NDP 2026 Flypasts

*As we await more details to be announced, here’s what took place last year:

If you’re planning to watch the parade from the comfort of your home, good news! You might still catch the state flag flypast and F-16 jets making their rounds in the heartlands. The Fly Our Flag segment is a highly anticipated part of NDP each year, allowing viewers who are unable to attend the parade to still experience the NDP 2026 celebrations by spotting the majestic jets and helicopters in several neighbourhoods across Singapore.

RSAF Island Flypast:
When:  TBA
Where: TBA

No NDP 2026 celebrations in the heartlands

Every year, Singaporeans look forward to exciting NDP celebrations all over the heartlands during the National Day weekend. Unfortunately, there won’t be any Heartland celebrations this year, but we’re sure there’ll still be plenty of NDP-themed events happening around Singapore, so keep your eye peeled as we update this space with more information.

 National Day 2026 events

As we await more info on National Day 2026 events, here’s what took place last year!

NTUC NDP Bay Celebrations at Promontory @ Marina Bay

The annual NTUC NDP Bay Celebrations are always something to look forward to, bringing National Day celebrations to the Marina Bay area. There will usually be a live broadcast of the National Day Parade, fringe activities and live performances by local talents. Details of this year’s celebrations aren’t out yet, so keep your eye peeled as we update this space with more info!  More info here.

NTUC NDP Bay Celebrations:
When: July & August 2026
Where: The Promontory @ Marina Bay
How much: FREE! Ticket balloting is usually required.

NDP Bay Celebrations @ Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay’s National Day festivities are also a highlight event each year. Visitors usually look forward to a celebratory concert, carnival booths and live screenings of the National Day Parade.

Official details have yet to be released. Stay tuned for more details!

When: TBA (9 August)
Where: Gardens by the Bay
How much: Free!

Istana Open House National Day edition

The Istana Open House will return for National Day with family-friendly activities and live cultural performances for the whole family. It’s a rare chance to explore the President’s official residence and even go on a behind-the-scenes tour.

When: Estimated early August 2026
Where: The Istana
How much: Free for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and migrant workers and their families. Standard admission is $20/adult and $10/child. Kids below 4 enter free.

Read more about the Istana Open House here.

We will be updating this page with more information on the NDP 2026 events and side activities when more information is released.

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