Singapore Events In January 2027: ART SG, Art Week And More

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Singapore Art Week runs from 21 to 31 January 2027, according to the National Arts Council’s festival site. ART SG, the fair at its heart, takes place at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention from 22 to 24 January, with a vernissage on 21 January, according to the fair’s ticketing page. HSBC SVNS Singapore, the rugby sevens leg, returns to the National Stadium on 30 and 31 January, according to The Kallang. New Year’s Day on Friday, 1 January is a public holiday, according to the Ministry of Manpower.

This guide lists each event, what it costs and what to check before you go.

What Are The Biggest Singapore Events In January 2027?

Here is a summary of the dated events.

A short answer to “what is on in January 2027?” is Singapore Art Week and ART SG in the third week, with rugby sevens at the end of the month.

What Should I Know About ART SG And Singapore Art Week?

Singapore Art Week is the larger festival. The National Arts Council says it is an annual celebration of visual arts held in January, and ART SG’s ticketing page says the 2027 fair coincides with the 15th edition. Context Travel says the official festival lasts eleven days but that the full programme had not been released at the time of its guide, so more events will appear as January approaches.

ART SG is the ticketed part. BookMyShow’s listing gives public hours of 12pm to 7pm on Friday, 22 January, 11am to 7pm on Saturday and 11am to 6pm on Sunday, with vernissage tickets for opening night on Thursday, 21 January from 6pm to 9pm. It lists a Signature Pass at $185 that includes vernissage entry and repeat entry on the public days, and says advance ticket offers run from 25 November 2026 to 22 January 2027.

The fair is large. Ahboy says it brings together more than 100 international galleries, and Scribbling Geek says it features S.E.A. Focus, a curated platform for Southeast Asian art. If you prefer a quieter visit, Context Travel advises going on a calmer day than opening night, and booking ART SG tickets in advance because the fair has only three public days.

For another arts event covered earlier in the year, see our report on CITRUS Fest 2026.

What Else Is On Later In The Month?

Thaipusam falls in the same week. When to Wander lists Thaipusam on Friday, 22 January 2027 and says the Hindu Endowments Board is the source for the procession route and the night-before start. If you plan to watch, check the board’s announcements for the route and timings.

Rugby closes the month. The Kallang says HSBC SVNS Singapore is the only Southeast Asian stop on the series and calls it a family event, and World Rugby confirmed the 2027 series dates. If you want to attend, check The Kallang’s page for ticket options.

Plan the long weekend early. New Year’s Day on a Friday gives a three-day weekend, according to the Ministry of Manpower’s 2027 calendar, so flights and hotels may fill early.

How Do I Plan January Without Missing Out?

Book the ticketed events first. ART SG and rugby tickets are the two most likely to sell out, so check them as soon as sales open. Then fill the gaps with free events from Singapore Art Week’s listings once they are published.

Keep a flexible list. Add events to a calendar with the date, venue and ticket link. Check back in early January, because Singapore Art Week’s programme grows as organisers add events.

Here is the blunt limitation. Programmes, ticket prices and offers change. This list covers events with published dates, and Singapore Art Week’s programme keeps growing, so new events will appear. Check each organiser’s page before you book.

For more events across the island, browse our Lifestyle section for more on Singapore events each month.

What Follows In February?

Plan ahead for the next long weekend. The Ministry of Manpower’s 2027 calendar lists Chinese New Year on Saturday, 6 and Sunday, 7 February, with Monday, 8 February observed as a public holiday. Book flights and hotels early if you plan to travel, since January events often draw visitors who stay on into the festive season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ART SG free? No. BookMyShow’s listing shows ticketed entry, with a Signature Pass at $185 and a vernissage ticket for opening night.

Are Singapore Art Week events free? Some are, and some are ticketed, as ART SG is. Context Travel describes exhibitions, installations, performances, films and talks, so check each listing for entry rules.

Where can I see the full programme? The National Arts Council’s Singapore Art Week site lists events. Context Travel says more events are added as January approaches.

Can I watch Thaipusam? It is a public procession, but routes and timings are set by the Hindu Endowments Board, so check its announcements.

If you know a January event we should add, email us at admin@dei.com.sg.