Diverse Programmes Across Four Different Zones at SNF 2026

There are a wide range of diverse programmes (check out the 97 programmes listing on SNF 2026 website) taking place across four different zones at SNF 2026. The Museum Zone is the key festival hub, and there are three other zones across the BBB precinct. 

• Museum Zone: Centred around the National Museum of Singapore, the Children’s Museum Singapore and surrounding heritage spaces. This hub will bring the theme to life through experiences and programmes inspired by the BBB precinct’s heritage.
• Zone 1: From Funan to CHIJMES, this zone invites you to discover unique experiences from a creative craft market at Capitol Singapore to interactive programmes and installations within historic grounds of CHIJMES.
• Zone 2: From Cathay Green to Waterloo Centre, this zone celebrates the creativity and vibrancy of BBB precinct’s arts groups and educational institutions through performances, exhibitions and participatory experiences.
• Zone 3: Anchored by partners at Bras Basah Complex and Stamford Arts Centre, this one showcases a diverse range of cultural experiences from xinyao performances and traditional arts to community-led activations celebrating Singapore’s living heritage. 

Across the three weekends of SNF 2026, visitors can explore the wider BBB precinct, check out the robust line-up of projection mapping, artworks, experiential programmes, performances and festival villages with food and retail offerings, with each zone having its own distinct perspective on the stories of BBB precinct.

Celebrating Culture and Creativity

SNF 2026 presents the inaugural MALAM Protection Mapping Competition, inviting Southeast Asia artists, students and collectives to showcase their work, providing a platform for emerging regional talent to experiment and express their artistry, this is HSG’s commitment to enriching Singapore’s creative industries and communities. 

Supported by Epson, this competition has drawn strong regional interest, receiving close to 50 submissions from artists and collectives across Southeast Asia. Festival goers can enjoy a fun and mesmerising display of the top 20 entries on the facade of The Cathay during the first week of SNF 2026.

The top 5 submissions will be selected and remain as staple projections on The Cathay throughout SNF 2026. Through these efforts, HSG reaffirms SNF’s crucial role as a leader in night-time cultural storytelling and knowledge exchange. 

There is also ALIGHT 2.0, presented at SNF 2026, a thought leadership platform for projection mapping and light-based art. This conference will bring together leading artists and creative practitioners from across the region to explore the evolving intersection of art, technology and public space through keynote presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities. 

Qazim Karim, Festival Director of SNF 2026, HSG, said: “Singapore Night Festival has always been more than light installations. It is about creating shared experiences that bring people together after dark, while showcasing the best of creative talent from Singapore and Southeast Asia. This is reflected in the strong response to our inaugural MALAM Projection Mapping Competition, which signals a clear appetite among regional creatives to be part of Singapore’s premier night festival. With this year’s theme, Myths and Legends, we invite audiences to journey through Bras Basah.Bugis and uncover the many stories that continue to shape Singapore and the region. Through these, we hope SNF 2026 will spark curiosity and connection among communities, while strengthening its place as a must-see festival in Singapore and Southeast Asia.” 

SNF 2026 Festival Highlights

What are some of the SNF 2026 festival highlights that festival goers can look forward to? There are three signature festival highlights that draw inspirations from the myths, legends and stories around us. They are: Tales of Earth and Sea, The Lost Legacy of Fort Canning: The Forbidden Hill, and the MALAM Projection Mapping Competition.

Tales of Earth and Sea 

Tales of Earth and Sea, a striking facade light projection mapping by The Fox, The Folks, an internationally acclaimed multimedia artist team based in Bandung, Indonesia. Festival goers can participate in an immersive experience that merges projection mapping with street theatre at the National Museum of Singapore.

Tales of Earth and Sea reinterprets local folklore, set to an original cross-border soundtrack by Singapore’s multi-ethnic music collective Artusik and UiTM Malaysia, further enhancing the work’s cross-border exchange. 

Birdmen by Close-Act Theatre 

Don’t miss Birdmen by the renowned Dutch Group Close-Act Theatre, making their Southeast Asia debut! They are sharing the spotlight for SNF 2026 opening week, festival goers can get up close with those mysterious, luminous stilt walkers, dressed as fantastical flying reptiles like creatures as they roam around BBB precinct, alongside the stunning visuals, light projection displays, among the festival goers, creating an amazing and unforgettable multi-sensory experience.

MALAM Projection Mapping Competition

The MALAM Projection Mapping Competition brings together emerging artists across Southeast Asia to showcase their works, with the the top 20 entries projected onto The Cathay building during the first week of SNF 2026.

The Lost Legacy of Fort Canning: The Forbidden Hill

A captivating 70 minutes nocturnal walking trail through Fort Canning Park any Sight Lines Co. and The Urbanist Singapore, uncovering the ancient secrets and myths of Bukit Larangan. Featuring atmospheric soundscapes and live traditional Malay dance, the immersive journey transports visitors to the 14th century world of early Singapura.

Landmarks Reimagined – Turning Historic Spaces into Stages for Creativity and Storytelling

Across SNF 2026 various zones, landmarks are reimagined – turning historic spaces into stages for creativity and storytelling. 

Vikings of the Topics by TELL YOUR CHILDREN at Armenian Street Lawn

Once Upon A Time by Natalia Tan at Capitol Singapore Outdoor Plaza

The Dragon’s Tooth: A Legend of Becoming Light by Starlight Alchemy at SMU Campus Green.

You and I, Believing … by the Yellow Ribbon Community Arts Festival Committee 2026 at SMU Campus Green

Traces by Isaiah Cacnio at SMU Campus Green

Unexpected Encounters – Discovering Myths and Legends in everyday spaces

Festival goers to SNF 2026 can explore works located at nearby CapitaLand shopping malls including Bugis Street, Funan, Plaza Singapura and Raffles City Singapore. 

Inter-Light by local artist Ching Kai at Raffles City Singapore 

Rising of Sister Islands by SERIAL CO_ at Funan

THE BLOOMING HEARTS FORTUNE MERLION by UNIPLAY at Plaza Singapura

Stormy Straits by Melting Por(r)t Collective comprising Matlr Creative, StrawberryWasabi and LiteWerkz at Bugis Street Art Lane

Lovebug by ART-ZOO in collaboration with National Library Board

BBB Stakeholder and Partner Programmes

Don’t miss the installations presented as part of the inaugural edition of Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis (LTB), in conjunction with SNF 2026 and in celebration of National Day 2026. Those artworks are also guided by the SNF 2026 theme Myths and Legends. LTB 2026 shines a light on colloquial myths and superstitions, creating artworks that connects with local communities. 

Diverse and Exciting Programmes Lineup for SNF 2026

Singapore Night Festival 2026 will run across three weekends from 21st August to 5th September 2026. There are many diverse and exciting programmes lineup, with free admission for most of the programmes. I have yet to fully visit all the artworks, light projections, displays at SNF 2026 during the media preview, more photos to come soon!

Continuing my visual storytelling and coverage of SNF over the years since making their debut in 2008 (check out my Singapore Night Festival Flickr Collection), I would be checking out the various programmes, planning my time to visit and rediscover Myths and Legends at SNF 2026.

Do check out the interactive map and personalised SNF 2026 exploration trails of the different zones on SNF 2026 official website, powered by official sponsors Accenture and Adobe. For more information on Singapore Night Festival 2026, please visit https://www.heritage.sg/sgnightfest/ 

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The 16th Epson International Pano Awards

“It gives me great pleasure to officially announce that professional and amateur photographers around the world are now invited to enter the 16th Epson International Pano Awards,” says David Evans, The Epson International Pano Awards’ Curator. “We are incredibly thankful to the incredible support from our invaluable sponsors to be able to reduce entry fees in 2025, making the competition more accessible than ever. The prize pool this year is again well in excess of US$50,000, including $15,000 in cash and for the Open winner – a package exceeding $11,000.” 

Jocelyn Tan, Regional Deputy Director, Commercial Products, Epson Southeast Asia, says, “We are proud to support the 16th edition of The Epson International Pano Awards, once again partnering with Epson Australia to spotlight the exceptional talent from Southeast Asia and beyond. This milestone reflects the awards’ enduring relevance in the global photography community. At Epson, we remain committed to empowering photographers through cutting-edge print technology that helps bring their boldest visions to life.” 

The Pano Awards 2025 Judging Panel

The judging panel for The 2025 Pano Awards includes some of the world’s top photographers and industry professionals, such as Pano Awards 2023 Amateur Photographer of the Year Merche Llobera, Pano Awards 2024 Open Photographer of the Year Kelvin Yuen, Pano Awards 2020 Open Photographer of the Year Matt Jackisch, and more. 

Early-bird entries for The Epson International Pano Awards 2025

If you are ready with your panoramic photographs, you can submit early-bird entries for The Epson International Pano Awards 2025, it’s now open until Monday 30th June 2025. Final entries are due by Monday 21st July 2025.

Participants can submit your entries at this link: https://thepanoawards.com/enter-awards/ 

I have published and shared Call for Entries for The Epson International Awards news in 2023 and 2024. As a landscape and travel photographer myself, I am looking to enter for this year’s 16th Epson International Pano Awards! Do visit and check out my TGH Photography portfolio website and Flickr photography collections! 

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The Pano Awards Curator, David Evans, says, “We are incredibly excited to welcome Epson Southeast Asia to the Pano Awards as major sponsor, reflecting the growth we are seeing in interest from this region. We’re thrilled to strengthen our collaboration with Epson with this partnership, which has been growing strong since our inception in 2009. With the addition of Epson Southeast Asia to Epson Australia as major sponsor, we are also very pleased to announce a record US$50,000 prize pool that includes $15,000 in cash and an array of prizes including Epson printers and projector. So, it gives me great pleasure to officially announce that professional and amateur photographers around the world are now invited to enter the 15th Epson International Pano Awards. Early-bird entries are open until Monday 24 June 2024 with final entries due by Monday 15 July 2024.”

Jocelyn Tan, Senior Regional Manager, Commercial Products, Epson Southeast Asia, shared “We are thrilled to support the 15^th edition of The Pano Awards and are excited to take the stage with Epson Australia as one of the sponsors of the competition to introduce this award that recognises the incredible talent here in Southeast Asia. Epson is committed to fostering innovation and excellence in photography and this collaboration underscores our dedication in supporting artists and photographers in bringing their visions to life.”

Exciting Prizes to be won!

Specifically sponsored by Epson Southeast Asia, the winner of this esteemed title will receive at least USD5,000 worth of rewards including the Epson SureColour SC-P5300, a photo printer designed for professional photographers and artists, and fine art media. Each year, the top performing photographers are showcased in hundreds of publications worldwide, ensuring that outstanding photographic works are given the platform and recognition they rightly deserve.

The Pano Awards have consistently attracted a broad array of international entries. Last year, a record-breaking 4,414 entries were submitted by more than 1,000 photographers across 102 countries and is a testament to the global interest in panoramic photography and the importance of these awards. Notably, there is a growing enthusiasm from Asia with registrants from the region increasing by approximately 26% in 2023 compared to the year before.

The Epson International Pano Awards

The judging panel for this year’s awards comprises distinguished photographers and industry experts including Andy Chua, James Tan, Chris Yap, Hugh Hou and last year’s Open Photographer of the Year, José D. Riquelme. Entries will be evaluated by their critical eye for creativity, technical excellence and originality. 

For more information on The Epson International Pano Awards and how to enter the contest, please visit https://thepanoawards.com.

Early bird entries for the 2024 Pano Awards are now open – https://thepanoawards.com/enter-2024-awards/

* Information courtesy of Epson Singapore and Mutant Communications *

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The Pano Awards’ Curator, David Evans, explained, “The excitement truly starts when we announce the call for entries to win a US$40,000 prize pool that includes $14,000 in cash and an array of prizes including an Epson SureColor P7000 printer, an Epson SureColor P5000 printer and an Epson EB-1795F ultra-slim projector. People start talking and you can feel the buzz go through the industry. So, it gives me great pleasure to officially announce that professional and amateur photographers around the world are now invited to enter the 14th Epson International Pano Awards. Applications are due Monday 17 July 2023.” 

For the Epson International Pano Awards 2022 competition, it surpassed expectations despite facing many post-Covid challenges. Year 2022 competition saw 4,129 entries images submitted from 1,197 photographers in 98 countries. Current estimates hat these numbers will be exceeded again this year.

Epson Australia marketing manager, Priscilla Dickason, said, “The Pano Awards have grown to be iconic in terms of their reach, following and support within the industry. Epson has been proud to support these incredible awards and the truly and uniquely talented photographers who embrace them for 14 years. It’s one of the key ways Epson continues our ongoing commitment to the photographic industry with photographers of all levels. Imaging and colour are at Epson’s core and we are very much looking forward to seeing this year’s entries and how amazing they look when printed out on Epson’s dedicated photo printers.” 

Epson SureColor P7000 and Epson SureColor P5000

The Epson SureColor-P7000 is a 24″ (610mm) large format printer and the SureColor P5000 is a 17″ (432mm) large format printer both of which are designed for premium photo, fine art, proofing and packaging design. They support a wide range of standard and specialist media in roll and sheet formats and feature a PrecisionCore Thin Film (TFP) head with Variable Sized Droplet Technology that enables the output of images in high resolution with superior fidelity and tonal gradation. 

Both printers use Epson’s latest UltraChrome HDX all-pigment aqueous ink for accurate colour with an enhanced gamut, Dmax and image durability. The printers also use a 10 colour ink configuration with two levels of black, a choice of a third black or alternative Violet ink for outstanding colour and black and white prints with up to 99% Pantone coverage. 

Epson EB-1795F 

Its ultra-slim design, radiant widescreen performance and easy wireless connectivity make the Epson EB-1795F the ultimate choice in portable projectors. It delivers value, convenience and performance and easily delivers brilliant content from any widescreen notebook with native 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution. Couple that with 3200 lumens colour and white light output and the results are truly amazing. 

David Evans concluded, “The Pano Awards and those who support them and participate in them are a family and we embrace incredibly talented photographers within a real community in order to make the awards such a success. We simply couldn’t have achieved our success without Epson, their continued support and their amazing photo and fine art printers which set the standard for image reproduction. We wholeheartedly thank Epson for being such an amazing sponsor year after year.” 

Judging panel for The 2023 Pano Awards

The judging panel for The 2023 Pano Awards includes some of the world’s top photographers and industry professionals including Janie Fitzgerald, Jinyi He, Candace Dyar, Felix Inden, Laura Oppelt, Jarrod Castaing, Tim Shields, Craig Bill, Isabella Tabacchi, Juan Pablo de Miguel, Erin Babnik, Aaron Spence and Bill Bailey. 

Hear from previous Pano Awards winners!

If you are hearing about Epson International Pano Awards for the first time, or you would like to know more about what is it like entering this contest, check out the YouTube videos below and hear from previous Pano Awards winners!

1. Compilation: https://youtu.be/vJ0AkDxLUuY 
2. David Evans: https://youtu.be/EjL4DoQIHwY 
3. Paul Hoelen: https://youtu.be/ZruUuixGId4 
4. Mieke Boynton: https://youtu.be/ygYmOTASl9Q 
5. Tom Putt: https://youtu.be/MTt81uA 

• Facebook: @PanoAwards
• Twitter: @EpsonPanoAwards
• Instagram: @PanoAwards

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The Epson EcoTank series are built to push the boundaries of the photo printing industry with their enhanced features. Besides Epson’s photo printing capabilities, these EcoTank printers incorporate Epson’s Heat-Free Technology. This is a testament to Epson’s commitment to sustainability as no heat is produced in the printing process.

Both the Epson EcoTank L8050 and L18050 offer cost-effective, borderless A3 (for L18050) photo printing solutions that are perfect for photographers with their stunning photography works, creatives and designers with their design drawing and artworks, as well versatile media printing such as DVD/CD and PVC/ID card printing. They are perfect for modern businesses, home offices, for photographers and creatives. These new models boast an integrated ink tank design, allowing them to fit easily into smaller spaces. The EcoTank L8050 and L18050 compact design result in at least 30% less footprint as compared to its larger predecessor models. They also come with a replaceable maintenance box allowing for easy servicing which reduces downtime and increases business productivity.

Evolved Performance, Unparalleled Quality

The EcoTank L8050 and L18050 photo printers continue Epson’s legacy of high-quality printing leveraging the effective use of Light Cyan and Light Magenta inks to give better gradation and less graininess, producing superior printing quality that is perfect for printing portrait and scenery photos.

Thanks to the use of 6 new colour inks, the print quality is given a significant uplift, allowing images to be more vibrant than typical colour printers that only utilise 4 colours. Along with a print speed that is faster than their predecessors and several competitors, the Epson L8050 and L18050 redefine high-quality photo printing.

The two new photo printer models are supported by Image Complement for Down Sample (ICDS), which helps to avoid data loss when an image is down sampled. This new feature improves the sharpness of texts, allowing for clear printing of fine characters and fine lines, commonly used in blueprints.

Boosted Productivity and Ease of Maintenance for Maximum Business Efficiency 

The EcoTank L8050 and L18050 printers boast a compact and durable design even while they are equipped with a large tank capacity and integrated ink tank. The maintenance of the two printer models is easy, convenient and hassle-free, thanks to its all-front access port.

By opening the upper side, users can access various maintenance operations without the need to leave extra space for maintenance purposes, optimising the usage of space.

Smart Usability

The upgraded models L8050 and L18050 have increased usability compared to their predecessors, as both are supported by the Epson Smart Panel ver. 4.3.0. This version carries a new function of Print Head Cleaning notification, which guides the users through an effortless cleaning process. There is also a new support function for PVC/ID card printing, which can provide better quality printing, especially for Photo Shop customers who currently use 3rd party trays. With a user-friendly tile UI, the Epson Smart Panel of the L8050 and L18050 is a practical addition that increases convenience for users. 

“Epson EcoTank series has always aimed to deliver the finest quality printing tailored for businesses and individuals, by combining their unique needs with our latest technology. The launch of the L8050 and L18050 models supports Epson’s goal to remain competitive in the photo market and capture the continuous demand in versatile media printing. By incorporating smart usability and improved photo printing capabilities, the new additions to Epson EcoTank series aim to break fresh ground within the photo printing landscape,” said Mr Derek Tan, Head of Sales and Marketing, Epson Singapore. 

Pricing and Availability

The Epson EcoTank L8050 and L18050 Photo Ink Tank Printers are available for purchase in Singapore. Please visit Epson Singapore website https://www.epson.com.sg or contact your Epson Authorised Dealer for more information.

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