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Octoburst! 2026: a dated archive of the Esplanade programmes
The main Octoburst day on 2 October and A Universe In Sounds on 3–4 October have ended. This archive keeps the programme details and planning notes together.
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These guides cover specific Singapore events and the practical questions around them: when tickets go on sale, how to get there, who the programme suits and what the organiser has not yet announced.
Each event guide names the organiser page we checked and the date we checked it. Dates and prices change, so use our notes to know what to confirm, then book with the organiser.
Start here Octoburst! 2026: a dated archive of the Esplanade programmes
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Singapore Writers Festival 2026: festival pass or single tickets?
SWF 2026 runs 13–22 November, based at The Arts House. Compare the Festival Pass, Youth Pass and individually ticketed events before you book a session.
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Singapore International Film Festival 2026 moves to October
SGIFF’s 37th edition runs 21 October–1 November. Public ticket sales open on 28 September at noon; check ratings, concessions and the new family section.
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Halloween Horror Nights 2026: pick a night, plan the ride home
HHN 14 runs on 18 select nights at Universal Studios Singapore until 1 November. Compare peak nights, the under-13 advice and the late ride home first.
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Mid-Autumn Festival at Gardens by the Bay 2026: a dated archive
A dated archive of the 2026 lantern displays, final-day programme and practical visitor notes from Gardens by the Bay.
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Homegrown and Well-known: a dated archive of SWS Youth at Esplanade
A dated archive of Singapore Wind Symphony Youth’s 4 October 2026 Beautiful Sunday concert, its programme and the organiser’s access notes.
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Singapore Grand Prix 2026: choose your day around the new Sprint weekend
Singapore’s first F1 Sprint changes the Friday and Saturday programme. Compare the three days, then check the ticket’s zones and current availability before committing.