SCCC Zhongyuan Festival

The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) will hold its inaugural Zhongyuan Festival from 13 August to 10 September 2026, offering visitors an opportunity to explore the traditions, customs and cultural significance of the Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore through a mix of heritage and contemporary experiences.

Designed for visitors of all ages, the month-long programme features live performances, film screenings and interactive activities that present different aspects of Zhongyuan Festival in an accessible way.

One of the highlights is a special edition of Happy Sing-Along, where the SCCC Multi-Purpose Hall will be transformed into a traditional banquet setting complete with getai performances by popular singers. The ticketed event takes place on 19 and 20 August 2026, with one session each day.

Animation fans can also catch the Singapore premiere of Egg Fried Rice, a 20-minute animated short from the upcoming anthology A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts. Produced by Robot Playground Media, the film explores themes of love, loss and supernatural folklore. Four screenings will be held on 29 August 2026, with a post-screening sharing by the creator and producer after the 4.30pm session.

Visitors looking for a self-guided experience can try Little Ghost Explorer, an augmented reality game that takes players around different stations within SCCC. Accessible via mobile phones and tablets, the interactive experience introduces Zhongyuan customs, beliefs and traditions through family-friendly gameplay.

As part of the festival, SCCC is also collaborating with radio station LOVE 972 on a special episode of Mr Zhou’s Ghost Stories, exploring Zhongyuan traditions through storytelling and conversations.

Event Details

Event: Zhongyuan Festival 2026
Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC)
Dates: 13 August – 10 September 2026
Key Highlights:

• Happy Sing-Along Zhongyuan Special – 19 & 20 August 2026 (ticketed)
• Egg Fried Rice film screenings – 29 August 2026
• Little Ghost Explorer AR game – available throughout the festival
• LOVE 972 Mr Zhou’s Ghost Stories special collaboration

Admission: Selected programmes are ticketed. Other activities may be free; refer to the official website for individual programme details.

Registration & More Information: https://www.singaporeccc.org.sg

Images: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre