Public Art

Aliwal Urban Arts Festival 2026

31 January 2026 to 31 January 2026

12pm till late

Free admission

Synopsis

Immerse yourself at Aliwal Arts Centre as it transforms into a living ecosystem, where symbiosis - the mutual support and inspiration between people and cultures - comes alive through street art, live graffiti, music, skate culture, immersive installations, urban dance and open studios by Aliwal's creative tenants. Join creators, artists and festivalgoers in a shared rhythm and feel the streets of Kampong Gelam pulse with life.
Artists:
Chowk Productions Ltd. 
DASSAD Studio 
Hothouse
Kalpavriksha Fine Arts
Nadi Singapura Ltd
New Opera Singapore Ltd.
Nimble Mystic Studio
Nine Years Theatre
RSCLS
*SCAPE Resident Artists
Sensable
SkateSG
Tang Renaissance
Desk Notes
ScRach MarcS
Arts x Tech Lab

All programmes are free and open to public. The following programmes are ticketed at $5 refundable deposit: 


1) Panchatantra 
by Kalpavriksha Fine Arts
Date: 31 Jan 2026
Time: 3pm – 3.20pm & 4pm – 4.20pm

2) Hip Hop Grooves: Parent x Kid Edition
by ScRach MarcS
Date: 31 Jan 2026
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm

3) Viewpoints: An Introductory Experience Workshop
by Nine Years Theatre 
Date: 31 Jan 2026
Time: 7pm – 7.45pm & 8pm – 8.45pm

4) Art of Expression: Exploring Chinese Opera Movement and Gesture 
by Tang Renaissance 
Date: 31 Jan 2026
Time: 4pm – 4.45pm

5) Grace in Motion: An Introduction to Classical Japanese Dance 
by Tang Renaissance 
Date: 31 Jan 2026
Time: 2.30pm – 3.15pm
Registration link: https://bookmyshow.sg/en/events/AUAF26R8

6) Board Control Clinic
by SkateSG
Date: 31 Jan 2026
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm, 3pm – 4pm, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Registration link: forms.gle/QcJaCiLe8Lrbp6Lv5

7) Workshop basics of Odissi
by Chowk Productions Ltd. 
Date: 31 Jan 2026
Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Registration link: https://bookmyshow.sg/en/events/AUAF26R4

8) D'TOUR
by RSCLS
Date: 31 Jan 2026
Time: 5pm – 6.30pm & 6pm – 7.30pm

9) D'TOUR: Kids Edition (Special AUAF 2026 Session)
by RSCLS
Date: 31 Jan 2026
Time: 4pm – 5.30pm

Cnergy Petrol Station by Union Gas Holdings Limited

20 Aug 2025 to 31 Dec 2026

Free Admission

"An Ode to Joo Chiat" is a vibrant mural by Victor Emmanuel, celebrating shophouse life, Peranakan heritage and community spirit in Singapore during the 1950s and 1960s.

Funan (Capitaland) and vertical submarine

22 Jan 2026 to 22 Feb 2026

Free admission

Curated by Justin Loke (vertical submarine), Creative Intersections: HobbyHorse transforms Funan into a playful arena where art and brands meet, exploring creativity through carnival-inspired installations.

Aaron Lim and Quek Jia Qi

20 Jan 2026 to 20 Feb 2026

Free admission

Bring Your Own Racket (BYOR) reimagines the badminton net as a sculptural space for play and connection, inviting all to pause, move, and rediscover joy in the city’s everyday landscape.

Singapore River One

22 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

Free admission

Ever seen wire art on lampposts? Figures in Time by Yeo Chee Kiong features five wire sculptures reflecting the river's history. Elevated placement brings inventive public art to the Singapore River precinct.