11 must-see art events in Singapore in Q3 & Q4, 2026

Admission is free.

Botero: A Life in Fullness

Now till August 31, 2026, IMBA Theatre

Presented by the Fernando Botero Foundation, the exhibition is the first of its kind and the only stop in Southeast Asia.

Part of the larger Botero showcase, A Life in Fullness is a first immersive experience dedicated to the artist, a moving, 40-minute animated journey that navigates the deep personal memories and volumetric masterpieces of Colombian artist Fernando Botero. The living canvas experience is intimately narrated by his eldest son, Fernando Botero Zea.

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David Hockey: Bigger & Closer (not Smaller and Further Away)

Now till August 31, 2026, IMBA Theatre

A grand-scale multi-sensory show tracking 60 years of Hockney’s iconic pop art career since the early 1960s. From painting, drawing, printmaking, set design, and photography to media ranging from fax machines to iPads, he combines them with his interest in modern technology to create new ways of seeing and presenting.

Immerse yourself in his work and see the world through his eyes to understand his philosophy, “Love Life”. Expect huge projections and an orchestral soundtrack that pull you into his vibrant, perspective-bending landscapes.

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Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form Is Emptiness

Now till October 4, 2026, Singapore Art Museum (SAM)

Taking after the Buddhist cosmological concept of the Five Elements, renowned Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto’s first major survey exhibition in Southeast Asia is a look at 50 years of his multidisciplinary practice.

The layout mirrors a sacred Buddhist mandala, prompting viewers to slow down and ponder time as they walk through photography, sculpture, and large-scale installations.

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Sounding Light by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan

October 16 & 17, 2026, Esplanade Theatre

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre returns to Singapore with Sounding Light, an internationally acclaimed production that captures the fluid beauty of nature. Born from a post-pandemic exploration of sound and silence, this work by artistic director Cheng Tsung-lung draws inspiration from the forest’s atmosphere — the wind, birds, and insects — to examine the delicate relationship between humanity and the natural world.

The choreography depicts the passage of a single day, where changing light and rhythm shape the sense of time. Integrating live sound, the dancers perform as both musicians and movers, using voice, breath, and percussion to collaborate with composers Lim Giong and Chang Shiuan.

Through gestures mirroring natural elements such as rain and flowing water, the performance creates a sensory experience that seamlessly blends movement and sound. Since its 2024 debut in Germany, this celebrated work has been touring to global audiences.

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OSK Nippon Revue Company (OSK日本歌劇団) Revue Show!

October 23 & 24, 2026, Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

The legendary 102-year-old all-female troupe returns to Singapore following their successful showings in 2020 and 2025 at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre. Founded in Osaka in 1922, the ensemble is recognised as one of Japan’s revue institutions.

Top star Kazuki Tsubasa leads the cast in an elegant blend of dynamic choreography, song, and traditional male/female role-play, and will debut a special Singapore-exclusive number, Les Ailes.

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Into the Ocean: Journey Beneath

Now till November 1, 2026, ArtScience Museum

Go on a deep-sea voyage at the ArtScience Museum, created in partnership with marine exploration organisation OceanX, one of the world’s leading ocean exploration organisations.

The multi-sensory exhibition weaves deep-ocean footage with real specimens, interactive elements, and oceanic smells, together with contemporary artwork by Marshmallow Laser Feast and Lachlan Turczan, to highlight ocean protection. Taking visitors from the surface to deep beneath the sea, Into the Ocean encapsulates the ocean’s wonder and mystery, just friendly enough for thalassophobes. 

Pre-registration is recommended. Get tickets here.

Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise

Now till November 15, 2026, National Gallery Singapore

Open since the start of the year, the Fear No Power exhibition is a thought-provoking collection at the National Gallery Singapore that highlights bold, radical artistic expressions by five Southeast Asian women — Singaporean Amanda Heng, Indonesian Dolorosa Sinaga, Filipino Imelda Cajipe Endaya, Malaysian Nirmala Dutt, and Thai Phaptawan Suwannakudt.  

Featuring over 50 works ranging from paintings, sculpture, photography, performance and archival material from the 1960s to 2010s, the exhibition spotlights how female creators challenge societal hierarchies and reimagine authority through art.

Admission is free.

Crosscurrents: Masterpieces of Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman Art from the Musée du Louvre

Now till January 24, 2027, Asian Civilisations Museum

A historic Southeast Asian premiere bringing over 100 exquisite treasures from the Musée du Louvre’s Islamic Art collection to the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), the exhibition traces how trade, diplomacy, migration and artistic exchange shaped the world from Istanbul to Southeast Asia.

Rare jades, ceramics, and metalwork, including 30 works from ACM’s own collection, showcase the artistic intersections linking the “Gunpowder Empires” to Southeast Asia. Many of the pieces are on display in Singapore for the first time, including an Ottoman jade cup from the royal collection of Louis XIV, previously displayed at the Palace of Versailles.

Admission is free for Singaporeans and PRs. Pre-registration is required.