Singapore International Festival of Arts

Singapore, famous for its dynamic and vibrant culture, again showcases its talents as the annual Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns in 2025.

The Singapore International Festival of Arts exhibits theatre, dance, music and visual arts in a series of performances in different venues around Singapore.

This year’s theme, More Than Ever, celebrates the bold and dynamic growth of Singapore’s arts scene as the nation marks its 60th anniversary. With a record number of commissioned works by local artists, the festival reimagines how art is experienced.

The festival showcases the resilience and innovation of Singapore’s creative community, including free performances in public spaces like the SIFA Pavilion at Bedok Town Square and Little SIFA at Empress Lawn.

2025 is a momentous year for the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA). It is a year when history, artistry, and imagination converge—a year when Singapore celebrates 60 years of independence.

As Singapore continues to shape and strengthen its identity as a nation, SIFA 2025 offers a presentation that showcases the originality, imagination, and quality of Singaporean arts. This year’s theme, “More Than Ever,” is a statement that Singaporean arts have never been more vital, bolder, or dynamic. Set against the backdrop of the nation’s SG60 celebrations, the festival stands as a testament to how far we have come.

This year’s festival is an unprecedented display of homegrown talent, featuring one of the largest numbers of commissioned works by Singaporean artists in SIFA’s history. From visionary reinterpretations of classics to strikingly original creations, SIFA 2025 is a powerful reflection of the depth of Singapore’s artistic landscape.

The festival also ventures beyond the theatre walls and reimagines where and how we experience the arts. We take strides into open community spaces, bringing the festival’s magic to everyone, everywhere. We debut the SIFA Pavilion at Bedok Town Square, which will pulse as a vibrant hub of performances and artistic encounters seamlessly woven into the rhythm of our daily lives. Meanwhile, our beloved family-friendly programme, Little SIFA, returns and sets up camp at Empress Lawn, creating a delightful world of wonder for curious minds of all ages.

As Singapore’s annual pinnacle performing arts festival, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) presents captivating and diverse works across theatre, music, dance, film, and visual arts. First launched as the Singapore Festival of Arts in 1977, the festival has evolved several times and has inspired generations of arts lovers and practitioners. Today, the highly anticipated festival is a high point on Singapore’s arts and cultural calendar.

SIFA continues its festival mission to champion the creation and presentation of Singaporean and international works.

So much happening during the festival that it’s difficult to mention it all here. Please check out the official event program here for the full list of events, dates, times, locations, and ticket prices.