Singapore International Festival of Arts 2024

If you get into this modern high-tech city during Arts Festival, you might feel like Alice in Wonderland, confused, perplexed, extremely excited and carried away by spectacular performances presented in the streets by both local and foreign artists.

Singapore International Festival of Arts Highlights

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) stands as Singapore's leading annual arts festival, showcasing an eclectic array of theatre, music, dance, film, and visual arts. SIFA has evolved over the decades, inspiring generations of artists and audiences alike. Recognized as a cornerstone of Singapore’s cultural calendar, the festival celebrates both local and international creative works, fostering cultural exchange and artistic innovation.

Festival History

Singapore's culture is represented by a vibrant mixture of rich and versatile Asian arts, making it one of the Asian cultural capitals. Singapore Arts Festival has been held in the country since 1977, with a rebranding in 2014 into the SIFA—Singapore International Festival of Arts.

Originally the festival featured just national art, however at present only 30% of its participants come from Singapore ​while 70% of performers are international artists demonstrating their own achievements in theatre, dance, music and other arts. Singaporean and world's finest pieces of arts may be enjoyed by participants, as well as by the general public.

Location

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) takes place across several prominent venues in Singapore, offering a variety of spaces tailored to its diverse performances and exhibitions. The venues include 42 Waterloo Street, Artspace at Helutrans, Cathay Green, Esplanade Theatre, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), School of the Arts (SOTA), Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade, Stamford Arts Centre, and Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall.