Press releases
Get the latest media releases and announcements shaping Singapore's arts scene.
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28 August 2026
New 1,000-seat theatre in Tanglin announced and record high number of patrons recognised at Patron of the Arts Awards 2026
A new 1,000-seat purpose-built theatre will be developed in Tanglin by 2030, strengthening local arts infrastructure and expanding opportunities for artists and audiences. This was announced by Guest-of-Honour, Mr David Neo, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Education at this year's Patron of the Arts Awards (POAA).
27 July 2026
Arts and Heritage Scholars Awarded by NAC and NHB to support diverse talent in shaping the future of Singapore’s cultural landscape
55 outstanding individuals have been awarded the National Arts Council (NAC) and National Heritage Board (NHB) Arts and Heritage Scholarships 2026, in recognition of their artistic excellence, commitment to the sector, and strong potential to shape the future of Singapore’s arts, culture and heritage landscape.
22 July 2026
NAC and FairPrice Group bring homegrown music to 159 supermarkets islandwide
The National Arts Council (NAC) and FairPrice Group (FPG) announced a first-of-its-kind partnership today to bring Singapore music into the everyday lives of millions of shoppers across the island. Under the three-year collaboration, music by homegrown artists will be played daily across 159 FairPrice supermarkets around Singapore, creating one of Singapore’s largest and most sustained public platforms for local music.
15 July 2026
President's Challenge appoints 12 arts and cultural leaders to champion multiculturalism through the arts
12 distinguished arts and culture leaders have been appointed to the President's Challenge Multiculturalism Panel (PCMP), underscoring Singapore's continued commitment to nurturing a shared Singaporean identity enriched by our multicultural traditions through the arts.
4 July 2026
ARTSEVERYWHERE @ CDC: Celebrating Singapore’s multicultural heritage through the arts
This year's edition of ArtsEverywhere @ CDC celebrates multiculturalism, with more performances and activities that bring diverse communities together through the arts. The nationwide initiative continues to bring arts programmes into community spaces across Singapore, making the arts more accessible to residents and creating opportunities for them to bond over shared experiences.
20 May 2026
NAC, UOL and PPHG forge three-year partnership to expand arts experiences in their commercial and hospitality spaces
The National Arts Council (NAC) yesterday signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UOL Group Limited (UOL), and its subsidiary Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG), collectively referred as the Group, to integrate the arts more deeply into Singapore’s commercial and hospitality spaces.
19 May 2026
World's Performing Arts leaders convene in Singapore for International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) 2026 Singapore Congress
Over 400 performing arts leaders from more than 40 countries gathered in Singapore today for the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) 2026 Singapore Congress, to exchange ideas and forge new creative collaborations over the next four days. This marks the Congress’ first return to Southeast Asia in over two decades, reinforcing the city-state's role as an international convergence point in the region.
27 April 2026
National Arts Council and Changi Airport Group enter partnership to expand reach of Singapore arts to air travellers
The National Arts Council (NAC) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced a three-year partnership today, to explore ways to present Singapore’s artistic excellence to the world through Changi Airport which handles about 70 million passengers annually.
2 February 2026
NAC’s response on Pangdemonium’s decision to close by end 2026
Statement by Mr Low Eng Teong, CEO, National Arts Council (NAC): We met and held open discussions with Pangdemonium to explore its continuation. Ultimately, we respect the decision by Adrian and Tracie Pang to cease operations of Pangdemonium at the end of 2026 for personal reasons.
23 December 2025
Public insights and sector collaboration shape new Playbook to grow audiences in Singapore
The National Arts Council (NAC), in collaboration with key arts industry partners, announced the launch of the Audience Development Playbook today.