PUBLISHED August 12th, 2022 06:00 am | UPDATED July 22nd, 2024 05:26 pm
Singapore Night Festival is back to put that pep in your step after a two-year hiatus! Lace up your shoes for a night of exploring the Bras Basah-Bugis area, as you’ll find the most unique experiences our little island nation has to offer there from 19 to 27 August 2022. Expect stunning exhibitions by local artists, hair-raising theatrical performances, mesmerising projections on some of our most iconic buildings, and even themed cocktails.
Night Lights
Look forward to the newly added festival zone at Fort Canning, hosting luminescent displays by some of our local artists, such as audiovisual artist Lynette Quek’s cyberpunk inspired interactive graffiti. There’s also PALIMPSEST by William Chan and Brandon Tay, an ode to the history of Armenian Street. Wander amongst murals and sculptures scattered about the park, and take insta-worthy photos with sound activated graffiti for your feed.
Tunnel Graffiti by Lynette Quek and PALIMPSEST runs 7:30pm-12am daily, 19-27 August 2022, at the Fort Canning Park Tree Tunnel and Armenian Street respectively. Admission is free.
Projection Mappings
Captivating projections join the show as artists light up the city with gorgeous displays. Enjoy MOJOKO’s Midnight Show at the Capitol, using images from National Archives of Singapore and National Library to create a moving artwork that traces the history of Singapore’s cinemas. Hungarian projection mapping production studio Maxin10sity likewise gives us a feast for the eyes with Stories from Forbidden Hill, using ancient wall murals and nature to paint the narrative of Singapore’s history dating back to the 14th century.
Midnight Show at the Capitol and Stories from Forbidden Hil runs 7.30pm-12am, 19-27 August 2022, at National Archives Singapore and National Museum of Singapore respectively. Admission is free.
Performances
Truly honouring all areas of Singapore’s arts scene, Singapore Night Festival will be organising a number of theatrical performances by the thespians, musicians, and dancers among us. Horror movie lovers, put your bravery to the test with a theatrical performance by local art collective Vertical Submarine, Cathy Hotel: The Curse of the Missing Red Shoe, in a large scale recreation of the iconic Cathy with local legends such as the Potianak and Orang Minyak making guest appearances. For the fans of live music out there, look forward to electrifying sets by SOTA’s Pop/Jazz Band and Pocket Pugs at the SOTA steps!
Cathay Hotel: The Curse of the Missing Red Shoe runs from 19-27 August 2022 at Cathay Green. Tickets are available online at S$33 per pax, or at $16.50 per pax with a complimentary cocktail via Spark Connections.
SOTA’s Pop/Jazz Band + Pocket Pugs runs 6.15pm-7.15pm, 19-26 August 2022, at SOTA Steps School of the Arts (SOTA), 1 Zubir Said Dr, Singapore 227968. Admission is free.
Experiential
After sight and hearing comes taste, and Singapore Night Festival is here to satisfy that sense too. Have a sip of Singapore Night Festival 2022’s exclusive cocktails, with the theme of Famous Characters of BBB with BBBooze O’Clock. Participating bars include Analogue, Mama Diam, and Vertigo 26. Or if your tummy’s grumbling from all that walking, join Let’s Go Tour’s SG Night Fest Food Tour to sample a variety of local food as you bask in the art around you.
BBBooze O’Clock runs 7.30pm-12am, 19-26 August 2022, at various locations. Tickets are S$90 per pax, register online.
SG Night Fest Food Tour runs 6pm-8pm, 19-26 August 2022, starting at Albert Food Centre. Tickets are S$35 for picnic or S$50 for dine-in, register online.
Top image: Stories from Forbidden Hill by Maxin10sity, photo courtesy of Singapore Night Festival