Aliwal Urban Art Festival

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Arts & CultureKampong Gelam
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival brings together disciplines
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: SGD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Aliwal Urban Art Festival in Kampong Gelam

Aliwal Urban Art Festival is an annual celebration of street culture at Aliwal Arts Centre in Kampong Gelam, run by Arts House Group and timed alongside Singapore Art Week each January. The 2026 edition, themed Symbiosis, features live graffiti painting, skateboarding and fingerboarding challenges, breakdancing, DJ sets, and an urban art market of young makers and craft vendors.

Aliwal Urban Art Festival is the signature annual event of Aliwal Arts Centre, a National Arts Council-supported creative hub in Kampong Gelam managed by Arts House Group.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival brings together disciplines rarely staged together in Singapore, from live graffiti painting in the Aliwal Carpark to skateboarding clinics run by SkateSG, breakdancing, and genre-spanning live music sets covering rock and afrobeat

02

The mystery stays covered

Its Synapses Urban Art Market distinguishes it from typical craft fairs, curating stalls from zine collectives, independent fragrance and scent studios, vinyl record diggers, upcyclers, and botanical storytellers rather than mass-produced goods

03

The city starts moving

Experimental programming such as ScRach MarcS's live-improvisation dance collaboration, Experimental Playground, gives the festival an edge distinct from more conventional heartland arts events, reflecting Aliwal Arts Centre's identity as a hub for Singapore's independent and street-culture creative communities

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Rooted in global street and urban art culture

Water and renewal

Living ritual

adapted to Singapore's Kampong Gelam precinct through Aliwal Arts Centre's role as a home for graffiti

The sacred route

Living ritual

and independent music communities

The local code

Living ritual

timed each year to coincide with Singapore Art Week

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Kampong Gelam you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Casual streetwear suits the atmosphere; comfortable closed-toe shoes are practical near the skate area. Outdoor carpark and precinct settings mean sun protection during the day and a light...

Safety

At Aliwal Urban Art Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Aliwal Urban Art Festival does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

SGD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map1.30 N, 103.86 EOpen in Google Maps

Kampong Gelam, Singapore, Singapore

TransportStay close enough to the part of Kampong Gelam you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Aliwal Urban Art Festival does not become the hardest part.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kampong Gelam via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kampong Gelam, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearCasual streetwear suits the atmosphere; comfortable closed-toe shoes are practical near the skate area. Outdoor carpark and precinct settings mean sun protection during the day and a light layer for the cooler evening programme.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Singapore and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Aliwal Urban Art Festival?

Aliwal Urban Art Festival is listed for January. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Aliwal Urban Art Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kampong Gelam, Singapore. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kampong Gelam, Singapore, Singapore

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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