Installation view of Light to Night Singapore. Image courtesy of National Gallery Singapore

Public Art

Light to Night 2026: The Power in Us

National Gallery Singapore

9 January 2026 to 31 January 2026

Monday to Thurs, 10am to 7pm. Friday to Sunday, 10am to 12 Midnight

Free & ticketed programmes available

Synopsis

Anchored in the theme The Power in Us, Light to Night Singapore 2026 shines a spotlight on the strength of community, the richness of diverse perspectives, and the connections forged when people gather to experience and co-create art. Through a dynamic line-up of large-scale installations, projection mappings, and participatory programmes, the festival invites audiences to explore three curatorial pillars: Memory and Modernity in Dialogue, which negotiates pasts and presents; Crafting Unity from Duality, which reflects the synthesis of opposites; and From Spectator to Co-creator, which celebrates participatory and socially engaged art.

Light to Night Singapore 2026 invites all to reflect on shared histories, embrace dialogue, and celebrate the collective human spirit that has defined the festival over the past 10 years.

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.

Our Tampines Hub

5 Jan 2026 to 31 Mar 2026

Free admission

We are constantly in search of something. The ship search light is a representation of our traditional roots as a fishing village as well as humanity’s constant pursuit for answers. The search light tends to echo positive signals to start your day.

Singapore Art Museum

30 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2027

Free admission

Various locations in Central Business District

Responding to sights, sounds and the logics of a commercial landscape, local artists create works that punctuate buildings and pedestrian paths to offer spots for listening, reminiscing and imagining.