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

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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 have been 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.

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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, NDP organisers are also launching Majulah Hunt, a nationwide digital treasure hunt in partnership with Accenture and Google. Through a web app, participants can explore 61 locations across Singapore over eight weeks, uncover hidden stories about the nation’s history and collect exclusive rewards, including limited-edition NDP-themed plushies and stickers! If you manage to complete the hunt, you will also get to race to uncover a final secret location. More info here.

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!

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NDP Rehearsal & Preview 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 Combined Rehearsals: 27 June & 4 July 2026
NDP National Education (NE) Shows: 11 & 18 July 2026
NDP Previews: 25 July & 1 August 2026
Where: National Stadium

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

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NDP 2026 Flypasts

The NDP State Flag Flypast will take place over the Kallang Basin this year on National Day.

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:  9 August 2026, 5.30pm – 6.20pm
Where: Kallang Basin

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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.

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 National Day 2026 events

Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert

The Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert is one of the biggest National Day events each year, with many flocking to The Meadow to enjoy family-friendly fringe activities and the concert. This year, there will be performances from local artistes and students from local schools, including an a cappella rendition of Home, a percussion group Urban Drum Crew, Olivia Ong, Benjamin Kheng, Hady Mirza, Cherie Tse, pop-rock band 53A, and more. The concert will end with a stunning fireworks display to light up The Meadow!

Be sure to head down to enjoy the free pre-concert festivities, including pre-show performances by homegrown artistes, local-inspired carnival games, craft activities such as acrylic painting, a photobooth, face painting and balloon sculpting, and even an augmented reality booth where you get to try on multicultural costumes! The best part? There will be complimentary candy floss, popcorn and ice cream, as well as a variety of food vendors from Old Chang Kee, Uncle Otah, Kwazy Korndog, Jojubang, SHOTTSG and more.

When: 2 August 2026, 4:30pm onwards (concert at 7:45pm)
Where: The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay
How much: Free!

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Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis 2026

There’s a new night-time experience in town, and it’s taking place at the Bras Basah.Bugis district! Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis (LTB) 2026 is held in conjunction with National Day. Keep a lookout for five experiential zones inspired by local stories.

When: 1 August – 5 September 2026, Friday – Saturday 7.30pm – 12am; Sunday – Thursday 7.30pm – 11pm
Where: Artsplace @ Waterloo Centre, Reflection Pool @ Bras Basah MRT Station, Stamford Place, Stamford Walkway and the National Museum of Singapore (1 – 12 August 2026)
How much: FREE!

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National Day Celebrations at the National Museum of Singapore

One of our recent favourites during the National Day period is the immersive projection mapping artworks that don the facade of the National Museum of Singapore. And we’re glad to confirm that it’ll be back this year! Titled ‘National Day Celebrations: Myths, Legends & The Stories That Made Us’, this National Day event dishes out plenty of family-friendly programmes that surround our Singaporean identity. Look forward to workshops, storytelling sessions, performances, exhibitions and more. Did we mention that entry to the museum is completely free for all on 9 August?

When: 1 – 12 August 2026, various timings. Projection mapping from 7.30pm – 12am on Fri – Sat & 7.30pm – 11pm on Sun – Thu
Where: National Museum of Singapore
How much: Free with selected paid programmes. Full list here.

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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: 26 July 2026, 9.30am – 8pm
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.

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SingNation! National

Celebrate National Day at SingNation! National, a free community sing-along by Voices of Singapore (VOS) and Perennial Holdings happening at the Capitol Singapore Outdoor Plaza this August! Expect an hour of well-loved National Day songs accompanied by the VOS Band, as you sing, celebrate and soak up the festive atmosphere. More info here.

When: 8 August 2026, 7pm
Where: Capitol Singapore Outdoor Plaza
How much: FREE!

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National Day celebrations at Changi Airport & Jewel

There’s lots happening at Changi Airport and Jewel during the National Day period! There’ll be a series of live music performances at the Terminal 3 Departure Hall. Changi Airport’s ‘Music Escapades’ will showcase over 700 musicians from 16 bands, and you’ll definitely recognise iconic National Day tunes and modern-day faves. There’ll also be live music, free goodie bags and meet-and-greets with Minions and My Little Pony mascots at ST3PS during the National Day weekend. Pen in some time to check out the Jewel Rain Vortex’s National Day Light and Music Showcase–it features the beloved tune ‘Home’ along National Day-special light projections. More info here.

Jewel Rain Vortex Light & Music Showcase
When: 1 – 31 August 2026, 8pm & 9pm
Where: Jewel Rain Vortex, Jewel Changi Airport
How much: Free!

Music Escapades showcase
When: 1 August 12pm – 7pm & 2 August 2026 1pm – 5pm
Where: Changi Airport Terminal 3 Departure Hall
How much: Free!

National Day Weekend celebration
When: 8 August 1pm – 2.30pm & 9 August 2026 4pm – 5.30pm
Where: ST3PS Changi Airport Terminal 3 Basement 2
How much: Free!

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National Day Carnivals in the heartlands

Although there are no official decentralised National Day heartland celebrations this year, there are carnivals taking place at some neighbourhoods. These carnivals usually have lots of family activities and live performances. Some may even have fireworks! Check when out below:

Sembawang Central Zone 2 National Day Mini Carnival
When: 26 July 2026, 3pm – 5pm
Where: 353 Admiralty Drive Linkhouse
How much: Free – more info here.

Mountbatten National Day Celebration 2026
When: 1 August, 5pm – 8pm
Where: Mountbatten Community Club
How much: Free – more info here.

Woodgrove National Day Reception 2026
When: 1 August 2026, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Where: Fuchun Community Club
How much: $5 – more info here.

Tampines West National Day Celebration
When: 8 August 2026, 11am – 2pm
Where: 811 Wellness Centre
How much: $8 – more info here.

Braddell Heights National Day Carnival 2026
When: 9 August 2026, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Blk 205, Serangoon Central, Singapore 550205
How much: $4 – more info here.

Tanjong Pagar-Tiong Bahru National Day
When: 9 August 2026, 9am – 12pm
Where: Tanjong Pagar Plaza
How much: $5 – more info here.

East Canberra Zone 3 National Day Celebration 2026
When: 15 August 2026, 9.30am – 11.30am
Where: 128 Canberra Street Linkhouse
How much: Free – more info here.

Pasir Panjang West RN National Day Celebration 2026
When: 23 – 24 August 2026, 11.30am – 1.30pm
Where: 360 Pasir Panjang Road
How much: Free – more info here.

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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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