Great Eastern Retirement and Legacy Planning Fair 2026
2026-07-28 10:00 - 2026-08-02 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Suntec City Atrium, Tower 1 & 2, Singapore, Singapore
Thinking about your future but not sure where to start? Visit the Great Eastern Retirement and Legacy Planning Fair 2026 for practical tips, expert advice and helpful resources to help you plan with confidence.
Discover interactive experiences and useful tips across four key areas – Health, Well-being, Wealth and Legacy – covering everything from retirement and financial planning to caregiving and legacy planning. You can also learn more about CPF nominations, advance care planning and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) registration.
Visitors can register for complimentary LPA certification, with support from Certified LPA Ambassadors and accredited medical practitioners (limited slots available). Whether you’re just starting to plan ahead or reviewing your existing plans, the fair brings together trusted experts and practical tools to help you make informed decisions for yourself and your loved ones.
Dates: 28 July – 2 August 2026
Time: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Venue: Suntec City Atrium, Tower 1 & 2, Singapore
Organiser: Great Eastern
Admission: Free
Event highlights:

Complimentary Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) certification (limited slots)
On-site support from Certified LPA Ambassadors and accredited medical practitioners
CPF nomination support by CPF Board
Advance Care Planning resources by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)
Interactive activities and expert advice across four pillars:

Health
Well-being
Wealth
Legacy

Legacy planning and retirement education

Image: Great Eastern

“Why Hurt Children Hurt Children” – The Black Box Installation
2026-07-31 10:00 - 2026-08-16 20:00 | Fusionopolis, 1 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore, 138632, Singapore
What words from childhood do we carry into adulthood?
Why Hurt Children Hurt Children is an immersive installation by EveryChild.SG that invites the public to reflect on the often-unseen impact of emotional harm in childhood and how these experiences can shape future relationships and parenting.
The installation forms part of the organisation’s efforts to champion healthier childhoods by encouraging conversations around positive parenting, emotional wellbeing and child development.

Through a series of thoughtfully designed spaces including a preparation zone, an original short film, and a quiet decompression area, the installation encourages visitors to pause, reflect and consider how greater awareness and compassion can help break cycles of intergenerational emotional harm.
The installation is free and suitable for parents, caregivers, educators, youth workers and anyone interested in child wellbeing.
Installation details
Dates: Now till 16 August 2026 (closed on National Day, 9 August)
Time: 10am to 8pm
Address: Fusionopolis Main Lobby, 1 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore 138632

Images: EveryChild.SG

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

CITRUS fest 2026: Kacang Puteh, Care-Oke? Brings Arts and Wellbeing Conversations to Singapore
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-30 | 42 Waterloo Street
Conversations about burnout, wellbeing and sustainable creative work will take centre stage at CITRUS fest 2026: Kacang Puteh, Care-Oke?, a 10-day multidisciplinary festival taking place from 21 to 30 August 2026 in Singapore.
Held in conjunction with Singapore Night Festival, the festival is organised by ground-up collective CITRUS practices and commissioned by the National Arts Council’s Arts Resource Hub. This year’s edition brings together more than 50 arts workers across 20 programmes that explore how care can become an everyday part of creative practice rather than an afterthought.
Visitors can look forward to a mix of workshops, conversations, participatory installations, screenings and communal gatherings designed to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of working in Singapore’s arts scene. Rather than focusing solely on finished performances, the programmes highlight the relationships, collaboration and support systems that make artistic work possible.
Among the featured programmes is Tonight, we are a village, a participatory installation by The Artists Village that recreates the former S-11 coffee shop outside the Old National Library, once a familiar meeting place for artists. The installation invites visitors to reflect on how shared spaces help foster creativity and community.
Other highlights include No Compromises Needed: Crafting Work with Care, which examines how theatre practitioners can navigate creative disagreements and workplace dynamics, and Turning the ‘P-Age’: Dreams on Accessibility, a work-in-progress puppet theatre presentation exploring accessibility for audiences of different generations.
Film enthusiasts can also attend How to Smell Spirits?, where filmmakers Daniel Hui and Nishok discuss caring for themselves and their teams while working on emotionally demanding productions.
Food and community also play an important role throughout the festival. The opening gathering, PONDOK: i want water, but the jar can’t hold, combines regional-inspired dishes with stories collected from arts workers about comfort, survival and care. The festival concludes with Stone Soup Party, where rescued ingredients are transformed into a communal meal followed by karaoke, celebrating collective care through shared experiences.
Admission to CITRUS fest 2026 is free, although selected programmes require advance registration. Full programme details and registration information are available on the festival’s official website.

Venue Details
Event: CITRUS fest 2026: Kacang Puteh, Care-Oke?Dates: 21–30 August 2026 (selected online pre-festival sessions begin on 12 August 2026)Time: Various timings depending on programmeVenue: 42 Waterloo Street, Bras Basah.Bugis Arts and Heritage Precinct, SingaporeAdmission: Free (selected programmes require advance registration)Website: https://citruspractices.sgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/citrus.practices

Images: CITRUS practices

CHIJMES and Capitol Singapore Bring Singapore Night Festival 2026 to Life with Myths & Legends
2026-08-21 19:00 - 2026-09-05 23:30 | 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

Theatre: The Parting Glass
2026-09-02 20:00 - 2026-09-13 17:00 | The Blackbird, 8 Lock Road, Gillman Barracks, Singapore, 108936, Singapore
This September, Gateway Arts will transform a live music gastrobar at Gillman Barracks into the setting for an intimate story about love, loneliness and the emotional struggles that often remain hidden.
Running from 2 to 13 September 2026, The Parting Glass is Gateway Arts’ first immersive, site-specific theatre production. Instead of watching from a conventional auditorium, audiences will be seated inside The Blackbird, sharing the same social space as the characters and experiencing the story from only a few steps away.
Originally written by British playwright Chris O’Connor, the play has been adapted for Singapore audiences by local theatre practitioner Krish Natarajan. Samantha Scott-Blackhall, Artistic Director of Gateway Arts, directs the production, with Rishi Vadrevu and Juliana Kassim Chan playing the central couple, Jim and Sarah.

When Love Does Not Resolve Loneliness
At first, Jim and Sarah’s relationship appears warm, affectionate and familiar. As they revisit their time together, however, their memories begin to reveal the emotional distance that can exist even within a loving relationship.
Jim is funny, dependable and well-liked—the person who turns up for his friends and rarely gives anyone a reason to worry. Beneath that outward ease, he carries struggles that he finds difficult to communicate, even to those closest to him.
Through the couple’s story, The Parting Glass Singapore explores whether someone can be surrounded by love and friendship yet still feel profoundly alone. It also examines the assumptions people make about those they believe they know well, and how emotional distress can remain invisible in ordinary social settings.
The production touches on depression, isolation, masculinity and the pressure some men feel to remain self-reliant. Rather than presenting emotional distress through a dramatic confrontation, the play considers how it can emerge through quieter moments, strained communication and the gradual withdrawal of someone who does not know how to ask for help.
Theatre Within a Familiar Social Setting
Staging the play inside The Blackbird places audiences directly within Jim’s world. The bar is not simply a backdrop; it represents the routines, friendships and sense of belonging that shape his identity.
By removing the distance between performers and audience members, the production aims to make the characters’ humour, affection and heartache feel more immediate. The everyday venue also reinforces one of the play’s central ideas: a person may be struggling even while appearing comfortable and connected within familiar surroundings.
Ticket holders can receive 15% off food and beverages at The Blackbird by presenting their show ticket. The venue will also offer a co-branded speciality beverage called “The Parting Glass” during the production’s run.
Continuing the Conversation After the Show
Eagles Mediation & Counselling Centre (EMCC), the production’s presenting sponsor, will support a post-show discussion after every performance.
Led by EMCC counsellors and joined by mental health practitioners and people with lived experience, the discussions will allow audiences to reflect on the play’s themes and ask questions about mental health, relationships and emotional wellbeing.
EMCC counsellors will also be available at the venue before and after performances to share information about available support. In addition, ticket holders may apply for one of 30 complimentary individual counselling sessions, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Redemption details will be provided in the programme booklet.
Event Details
Dates and times:

2 September 2026, 8pm — Preview
3 September 2026, 8pm
5 September 2026, 7pm
6 September 2026, 3pm
8 to 10 September 2026, 8pm
12 September 2026, 3pm and 7pm
13 September 2026, 5pm

Venue:
The Blackbird
Gillman Barracks
8 Lock Road
Singapore 108936
Duration: Approximately 75 minutes, with no intermission
Recommended age: 16 years old and above. Audience members under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets:
Preview: S$30
Standard: S$45
Prices exclude SISTIC booking fees. Tickets are eligible for the SG Culture Pass.
Book tickets: SISTIC
Content advisory: The production contains themes of depression and references to suicide. As this is an immersive production, audiences will experience the story in close proximity to the performers.
Each performance will be followed by a post-show discussion facilitated by Eagles Mediation & Counselling Centre.

Images: Gateway Arts

Great Eastern Women’s Run 2026
2026-11-01 04:30 - 11:00 | The Kallang, 1 Stadium Dr, National Stadium, Singapore, Singapore, 397629, Singapore
Singapore’s only all-women’s run returns for its milestone 20th edition!
The Great Eastern Women’s Run 2026 will take place on Sunday, 1 November 2026, at The Kallang, bringing women and girls of all ages together for a morning of fitness, friendship and shared purpose.
For 20 years, the Great Eastern Women’s Run has celebrated women across generations, from first-time runners to returning participants who have made the run part of their annual tradition. Themed “20 Years, Limitless”, this milestone edition honours the women who have shaped the movement over the years while inspiring future generations to push boundaries and achieve their goals.
This year’s run features seven race categories designed for every pace and stage of life:

21.1km Half Marathon – Elite
21.1km Half Marathon – Open
10km Team Category – Tertiary Students
10km Open
5km Open
2km Mummy & Me, for women with daughters aged 5 to 12
100m Princess Dash, for girls aged 3 to 6

Beyond the race, GEWR 2026 continues its commitment to supporting women-focused causes through The Great Eastern Women’s Run Reach for Great Fundraising Challenge 2026. Until 3 October 2026, $20 from every adult run slot sold will go towards the fundraising campaign.
All proceeds will go to Daughters Of Tomorrow and Singapore Cancer Society through Community Chest, supporting Daughters Of Tomorrow’s job readiness programmes for vulnerable women and Singapore Cancer Society’s initiatives for cancer survivors in their recovery journeys.
Interested participants can sign up at www.greateasternwomensrun.com and follow @GreatEasternWomensRunSingapore on Facebook and@gewomensrun on Instagram for updates.
Race Categories and Pricing:
Early Bird Rates, 20 May – 8 June 2026

21.1km Open: S$83
10km Open: S$73
5km Open: S$56
2km Mummy & Me, Family of 2: S$73
2km Mummy & Me, Family of 3: S$92
2km Mummy & Me, Family of 4: S$109
100m Princess Dash: S$23

Normal Rates, 9 June – 27 September 2026

21.1km Open: S$90
10km Open: S$80
5km Open: S$62.50
2km Mummy & Me, Family of 2: S$82.50
2km Mummy & Me, Family of 3: S$105
2km Mummy & Me, Family of 4: S$125
100m Princess Dash: S$27.50

Race details:
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Time: 4.30am to 11am
Venue: The Kallang
Registration site: https://greateasternwomensrun.com/

Image: Great Eastern Women’s Run

Pokémon RUN 30 Singapore 2026
2026-11-07 07:00 - 2026-11-08 14:00 | The Kallang, 1 Stadium Dr, National Stadium, Singapore, Singapore, 397629, Singapore
Pokémon RUN 30 – Singapore Edition Brings Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary Celebration to The Kallang This November
Pokémon fans in Singapore can lace up their running shoes this November as Pokémon RUN 30 – Singapore Editionmakes its local debut as part of the franchise’s global 30th anniversary celebrations. Taking place over two days on 7 and 8 November 2026 at The Kallang, the family-friendly event combines a fun 4km adventure with interactive Pokémon experiences designed for fans of all ages.
Whether you’re a longtime Pokémon fan who grew up with Pikachu, an avid Pokémon GO player, or introducing the world of Pokémon to your children for the first time, the event promises a weekend filled with nostalgia, outdoor activity and entertainment.
Participants can look forward to:

A 4km Pokémon-themed adventure route around The Kallang
Photo opportunities featuring iconic Pokémon
Interactive Pokémon-inspired installations
Special Pikachu stage appearances and in-game experiences
Festival-style entertainment and activities at the event village
An official participant jersey and commemorative Pokémon RUN 30 Finisher Medal

Registration is now open, with Early Bird tickets priced at S$118 (limited to the first 3,000 participants). Standard registration will cost S$138, while late entry is priced at S$158. Participants can also purchase an exclusive Pokémon plushie for an additional S$22, with a maximum of three plushies per participant.
The Singapore edition forms part of a regional series of events celebrating 30 years of Pokémon, with organisers sharing that more programme details will be announced closer to the event.
Pokémon RUN 30 – Singapore Edition
Dates: 7–8 November 2026
Time: 7am to 2pmVenue: Stadium Roar, The Kallang, SingaporeDistance: 4km Adventure RouteRegistration Fees:

Early Bird: S$118 (first 3,000 slots)
Standard: S$138
Late Entry: S$158
Optional Pokémon plushie: S$22 (maximum three per participant)

Registration: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/119576/pokemon-run-30-singapore-edition

Images: Pokémon RUN 30
