Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 牛车水中秋节庆祝活动

Join us for a season of light, laughter, and togetherness – with beloved traditions and fresh new experiences to enjoy together. Return for the Lantern Design Competition and Mass Lantern Walk, and look forward to something new this year: Lantern Riddles in all four of Singapore’s official languages, and a heartwarming new segment, “Light a Lantern, Share Your Blessing”, where the community comes together through light and good wishes.

Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Painting Competition

From 11 September to 4 October, visit booths at Kreta Ayer Community Club and various grassroots events to write your personal well-wishes on lanterns.

The main celebration takes place on 19 September at 6pm at Kreta Ayer Square, featuring a Community Lantern Procession, a mooncake and tea appreciation session, and lantern riddles in Singapore’s four official languages. Can’t make it to the main event? Smaller celebrations will also be held at River Place, Havelock View, and Chin Swee-Hong Lim.

Note: There will be no large-format lanterns for Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2026

Celebrating Togetherness. Embracing Heritage. Enjoying Chinatown Singapore.

Discover the rich traditions behind one of the most cherished Chinese festivals, while enjoying an afternoon filled with music, performances, traditional crafts and interactive activities.

📅 19 Sep 2026 (Saturday)
🕙 2pm – 5.30pm
📍 Smith Street, Chinatown Singapore

Jointly organized by Chinatown Singapore, Singapore Poon Yue Association and Kong Chow Wui Koon.

Discover the Celebration of Traditional Arts and Performances. The festival will open with an energetic lion dance and Wushu performance by Kong Chow Wui Koon. This is followed by a lantern-making talk, relating to the stories and traditions behind the Mid-Autumn Festival. The programme follows with lively ukulele performances and community singing.

Enjoy a fun-filled experience with exciting games and activities for the whole community! Take part in “Make a Guess” and test your knowledge with the “Where Am I?” Heritage Game, with opportunities to win exciting prizes along the way. Visitors can also get creative and explore traditional arts and crafts presented by the Singapore Poon Yue Association, including paper cutting, handmade crafts, calligraphy, and fan dyeing.

It’s a wonderful opportunity for everyone to learn, create, and discover traditional heritage in a fun and interactive way. For more information visit here

Chinatown Singapore Mid-Autumn Lantern Painting Competition 2026

📅 19 and 20 Sep 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
📍 Smith Street Standalone Kiosk, Chinatown Singapore

Chinatown Mid-Autumn Lantern Competition

Children and families can immerse themselves in hands-on cultural activities throughout the day. The “Lantern Painting Competition” invites young international visitors and Singaporeans (aged 7 to 12 years) to let their creativity shine by decorating the provided lanterns. Participants need to register online at www.chinatown.sg before 9 September 2026.

Participants to create an original artwork inspired by Singapore’s Chinatown and its Mid-Autumn festivities across these streets:
– Sago Street
– Pagoda Street
– Smith Street
– Trengganu Street

📌 Registration Deadline

Registration will close on 9 Sep 2026 (Wednesday) or earlier once all 150 slots are filled.

Link for registration: here

For more information visit here

Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 25 September this year. Remember to check out our list of Best Mooncakes and Best Bak Kwa in Singapore 2026.

Looking for what to do during the Mid-Autumn Festival? Read Mid Autumn Festival 2026 Events in Singapore.

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