SCCC Zhongyuan Festival
2026-08-13 - 2026-09-10 | Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, 1 Straits Boulevard, 018906, Singapore
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

CHIJMES and Capitol Singapore Bring Singapore Night Festival 2026 to Life with Myths & Legends
2026-08-21 19:00 - 2026-09-05 23:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | CHIJMES, 30 Victoria Street, Singapore, 187996, Singapore
As part of the Singapore Night Festival 2026, CHIJMES and Capitol Singapore will present a line-up of immersive experiences inspired by this year’s theme, Myths & Legends, from 21 August to 5 September 2026. Visitors can expect projection mapping, interactive art experiences, community installations, live performances and creative markets spread across both heritage venues.
At CHIJMES, the festival centres on large-scale visual storytelling. Returning visitors can catch the Textures through Time projection mapping show on the exterior façade of CHIJMES Hall, while selected dates will feature Singapore’s first large-scale indoor projection mapping experience inside the historic hall. Other activities include the adidas Hyperboost Run Experience, which combines a community night run with shoe trials, as well as Neon Glow Art Jamming sessions where participants can create fluorescent artwork under UV lighting.
Capitol Singapore will focus on hands-on creative experiences and community participation. The Outdoor Plaza will host Pasar Ma(d)lam, a creative night market featuring local makers, handcrafted products, live caricatures, henna art and lifestyle booths. Visitors can also contribute to a growing community tapestry by artist Natalia Tan, created using recycled materials, alongside upcycling workshops by social enterprise Commenhers and live performances by Thai ensemble Deep South Messenger.
Festival-goers who shop or dine across CHIJMES and Capitol Singapore can also redeem exclusive eco-friendly gifts, while social media contests throughout the festival offer chances to win shopping vouchers by sharing photos of selected installations.
Event Details
Event: CHIJMES & Capitol Singapore at Singapore Night Festival 2026: Myths & LegendsDates: 21 August – 5 September 2026Venue: CHIJMES (30 Victoria Street, Singapore 187996) and Capitol Singapore (13 Stamford Road, Singapore 178905)Admission: Most outdoor experiences are free. Selected indoor projection mapping sessions and workshops are ticketed or require registration.
Highlights include:

Textures through Time projection mapping
Singapore’s first large-scale indoor projection mapping experience
adidas Hyperboost Run Experience
Neon Glow Art Jamming
Pasar Ma(d)lam creative night market
Community Tapestry Artwork by Natalia Tan
Sustainability Upcycling Bag Charms Workshops
Live performance by Deep South Messenger (Thailand)

More information & registration: Visit the official CHIJMES and Capitol Singapore event pages.

Images: CHIJMES and Capitol Singapore
