Families can take part in various arts and cultural activities happening at over 60 events island-wide! Just drop-in, no registration required!
Venue: Over 60 festival villages island-wide (More details at PAssionArts)
Dates: July - September 2024
Admission: Varies accordingly
Singapore's heartlands are set to come alive with the vibrant and engaging PAssionArts Festival 2024! From July to September, over 60 festival villages will take place island-wide, transforming local neighbourhoods into hubs of artistic and cultural celebration.
An Array of Activities for All Ages
The PAssionArts Festival offers an array of activities designed to captivate and inspire both young and old. From families with children to youths and young adults, there is something that everyone can look forward to! Here's what you can expect,
- Art Workshops: Get hands-on with creative crafts such as food-themed keychains, Batik painting, food stenciling, tile and coffee painting.
- Cultural Performances: Enjoy lively performances from local school bands, dance groups, and even the largest display of food clay art models aiming to set a Singapore Book of Records.
- Interactive Installations: Come co-create large-scale visual art displays with residents and artists, providing perfect photo opportunities and a chance to be part of the artwork.
With activities happening across the island, families can check out the Community Arts and Culture Clubs in their neighbourhood for details of any events and activities happening, and to bring their kids down for family fun near home!
Or check out our list of highlighted PAssionArts Festival 2024 events below!
Event Highlights
Radin Mas
Venue: Radin Mas Community Club, 51 Telok Blangah Crescent, Singapore 098917
Dates: 20 July, 10 am - 12 pm
Join the festivities on 20 July at Radin Mas Community Club during Radin Mas Art Week 2024. Participate in hands-on sculpting and painting of kuehs, and explore food-themed miniature clay art, mini bear fluid art, wooden peg craft, leather shoe painting and upcycle art
Enjoy performances by students from various schools, including guitar, ukulele and dance performances. This event promises a blend of artistic and cultural experiences.
Serangoon
Venue: Open field in front of 217 Serangoon Ave 4, Singapore 550217
Dates: 20 July, 9 am - 1 pm
Also on 20 July, families visiting the festival village at Serangoon Ave 4 will get to enjoy an array of cultural activities, including Ketupat Making, Fan and Tiles Painting, Flower Garland Making and more.
Don't miss the Eurasian dance performance by the Eurasian Association, and to visit the 2m x 2.2m food-themed Road Map Art Installation of Serangoon most loved places! Take special notice and you will find that the vehicles on the map are in the form of popular local food/fruit such as curry puff, durian and more!
Tampines Central
Venue: Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 528523
Dates: 20 July, 9 am - 7 pm
On the same day, Tampines Central will be bustling with activities and performances. Engage in a family canvas painting competition and create food-themed miniature clay art. Families can also check out the 3m x 3m Instagramable Display featuring Tampines' favourite food and fruits, drawn and painted by residents.
The day will also feature a school concert band competition and various interest group performances, including Indian dance and ukulele. So come on down to Our Tampines Hub for an enriching day of arts and community spirit.
Admiralty
Venue: ACE the Place Community Club, 120 Woodlands Avenue 1, Singapore 739069
Dates: 20 July, 10 am - 1 pm
Participate in art activities at ACE the Place Community Club such as food-themed Nagomi art bookmark making, DIY painting on canvas bags, miniature art keychains, and caricature. Enjoy ukulele and dance performances and take selfie/wefie with the 2m x 1.8m Nagomi art installation and "Pineapple Huat" installation co-created with residents.
Clementi
Venue: Hard Court at Clementi Ave 2 (Between Blk 353/354)
Dates: 21 July, 9 am - 12 pm
Celebrations at Clementi start with mass art painting on glass plates, rangoli, tanjak making, and calligraphy. Enjoy cultural performances by local schools and preschools featuring Indian dance, Malay dance, Chinese flute, and multi-racial ukulele performance.
Jalan Kayu
Venue: Badminton Court behind Blk 950 Hougang Street 91, Singapore 530950
Dates: 27 July, 4 pm - 6.30 pm
In conjunction with Nippon Natsu Matsuri 2024, families at Jalan Kayu can engage in Japanese food clay art keychain making and visit cultural booths presented by various Japanese appreciation clubs.
Enjoy performances by NUS Koto Group, SUTD Japanese Music Group, Mikazuki Traditional Dance Group, and more. Don't miss the cosplay segment with Geist Production.
Punggol West
Venue: 259C Punggol Topaz Common Green, Singapore 823259
Dates: 27 July, 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm
Experience food-themed batik painting, wayang kulit making, and Chinese calligraphy. So come enjoy live band performances at Punggol Topaz Common Green with your family.
Braddell Heights
Venue: Sports Arena beside Braddell Heights Community Centre (Old), Singapore 556129
Dates: 27 July
Head down to Braddell Heights Community Centre to take part in coffee painting, coasters painting, tote bag painting, and food stencilling. Enjoy performances by the Open Score Project and a symphonic band by Nanyang Junior College.
Bukit Batok East
Venue: Toh Guan Park, Beside Block 287A Toh Guan Rd, Singapore 601287
Dates: 27 July, 7 pm - 9 pm
Over at Bukit Batok East, families can participate in the fruits hanging mobile art, fruits paper origami art, food-themed clay art, and recycle art. Families can also compete in the Fruit Art Making Family Contest too! Don’t miss the 2.1m x 1.9m Art Installation featuring vegetables, fruits and desserts.
Watch performances by schools, residents, and the Bukit Batok Chinese Orchestra. You will also get to witness the setting of the largest display of food clay art models for the Singapore Book of Records.
Sengkang West
Venue: Anchorvale Community Club Multi-purpose Hall and Open Plaza, 59 Anchorvale Rd, Singapore 544965
Dates: 28 July, 9 am - 11 am
Families can join food-themed paper quilling, tile printing, vegetable painting, and coffee painting activities at the Anchorvale Community Club. Enjoy dance performances, cajon, and K-pop dance, and see the 23ft x 12.5ft mural painting depicting the past, present, and future of Sengkang West.
Weekend Activities with Your Family
The PAssionArts Festival is the perfect opportunity for parents to engage their children in enriching weekend activities right in their neighbourhoods. It's a fantastic way to foster a love for the arts and culture while enjoying quality family time.
Stay Informed
No registration is necessary for most events, though some workshops may have varying fees. To stay updated on the latest festival events and activities, follow PAssionArts on their social media platforms:
You can also look out for information from your local Community Arts and Culture Clubs (CACCs).
Mark your calendars and join the celebration of creativity and community spirit with PAssionArts Festival 2024! It's an event not to be missed for families looking for fun, inspiration, and a deeper connection to our local culture through art!
