MARINA BAY SANDS MARKS 12 YEARS OF COLLECTIVE GIVING WITH SANDS FOR SINGAPORE CHARITY FESTIVAL 2026
Marina Bay Sands’ signature charity festival returns this August with a vibrant weekend at Event Plaza, complemented by month-long campaign Dine for Good
Marina Bay Sands will be dedicating the month of August to rally its Team Members, charity partners and the wider public in support of causes closest to home, as the Sands for Singapore Charity Festival returns for its 12th edition.
Since its inception in 2013, the Festival has helped raise more than $45 million for social causes in Singapore, supporting beneficiaries including low-income families, youths, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
A flagship initiative under Sands Cares, Marina Bay Sands’ community engagement programme, the Festival has evolved beyond fundraising into a platform for collective giving, transforming everyday experiences into opportunities for guests to give back in meaningful ways.
Mr. Paul Town, Chief Operating Officer at Marina Bay Sands, said: “Sands for Singapore Charity Festival reflects how giving has evolved over the past 12 years. We are proud to continually find new ways to bring the expertise of our Team Members and partners to life in support of meaningful causes, whether through dining, entertainment, volunteering or community engagement. By connecting these experiences with opportunities to give back, we hope to inspire even more people to support causes that matter to Singapore while strengthening the social bonds that help communities thrive.”
Event Plaza transforms into a celebration of collective giving
Amplifying the impact of giving, Sands Cares is bringing in Singaporean musicians to enliven Event Plaza. Singaporean artist RRILEY is set to headline opening night on 28 August, alongside local cover band 53A
From 28 to 30 August, Sands for Singapore Charity Festival will transform Event Plaza into a vibrant waterfront celebration of food, music and community impact. The three-night programme will feature fundraising experiences, community booths and complimentary entertainment designed to encourage the public to give back in accessible and engaging ways.
The opening night on 28 August will feature Singaporean artist RRILEY, who first debuted as a founding member of local pop quartet The Sam Willows, and Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (THKMC) Brave Hearts Ensemble, an inclusive performing arts group formed by residents at the THK Home for the Disabled at Eunos.
Throughout the weekend, dance along to some of the best cover hits with local bands 53A, The Vibes and SuperSonic. Together, these performances enrich Singapore’s rich multicultural arts scene while exemplifying the power of music and culture to foster empathy, strengthen social bonds and bring communities together.
From Black Tap’s juicy All-American Burger to Bread Street Kitchen’s beloved Sticky Toffee Pudding, guests can enjoy some of the restaurants’ most celebrated classics once again
The Good Bites Market will feature a curation of five gourmet pop-up experiences that will channel proceeds to support multi-service, non-profit organisation, AWWA. The proceeds will support the Enabled Living @ Bedok programme, a pilot initiative to empower individuals with disabilities in independent living.
Marina Bay Sands’ signature restaurants Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, Bread Street Kitchen and RISE will return to the Festival to offer specially priced gourmet treats and beverages. Black Tap is bringing its signature juicy burgers, classic milkshakes and craft beers to a wider audience, while Bread Street Kitchen (BSK) has created an array of Festival exclusives for a good cause. Look forward to Gordon’s Fried Chicken, BSK’s signature creation, alongside the restaurant’s signature Sticky Toffee Pudding and classic cocktails.
RISE will spotlight local hawker favourites with chicken satay, wok-fried prawn noodles and vegetarian carrot cake, as well as breaded crab cake with chilli crab sauce for a modern take on Singapore’s favourite flavours.
For the first time, two retail tenants at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands are also joining the Festival to raise funds. Famed Brooklyn pizza house Roberta’s Pizza will be offering its specialty wood-fired New York-style pizzas, while homegrown brand Café Nesuto will be offering a sumptuous array of pastas, sandwiches, pies and churros to enliven the celebrations.
Turn gameplay into real-world impact at Impact Match, an interactive game where the public can create digital school packs containing essential school supplies. Each successful digital school pack will be matched by Marina Bay Sands for students at NorthLight School to support their holistic development and provide financial assistance to those in need.
Giving Marketplace returns with 12 local non-profits, social enterprises and small businesses with new offerings such as first-time participant Carer, a daycare centre that provides physical care and organises activities to keep seniors happy and engaged through handicraft such as crocheting.
Other returning participants include social service agency APSN, Cat Welfare Society and Teddy Thotz, a social enterprise which works with homemakers, single mums and indie designers to develop creative products.
Returning as a key Festival highlight, the annual Community Chest Heartstrings Walk and Race to the Sky Vertical Marathon will once again be co-organised by Marina Bay Sands and Community Chest. From a scenic walk around Marina Bay to a challenging 57-storey climb to the iconic SkyPark Observation Deck, the event on 29 August brings together individuals, families and organisations in support of more than 300 critical social service programmes across Singapore.
Dine for Good (1 – 30 August)
Beyond the Event Plaza weekend, the Festival will extend opportunities for public participation through Dine for Good, a month-long campaign that will dedicate proceeds from selected dishes to support AWWA’s Enabled Living @ Bedok programme. To commemorate the 12th Festival, 12 signature and celebrity chef restaurants at Marina Bay Sands have each selected a hallmark dish for this campaign to support communities in need.
Diners can savour celebrated favourites from participating restaurants, including LAVO’s Reginette Seafood Alfredo ($45++), where sweet seafood and ribbon-shaped pasta are enveloped in a rich, velvety cream sauce; Yardbird’s Chicken & Waffles ($48++), with crisp fried chicken atop freshly made cheddar waffles; Maison Boulud’s Coq Au Vin ($42++), a hearty French classic of tender chicken slow-braised in red wine with smoky bacon and earthy mushrooms; and Origin + Bloom’s Chicken Rendang Sandwich ($12 nett), featuring fragrant spices, tender chicken and the bold flavours of a beloved Southeast Asian favourite.
Furthermore, Miracle Coffee, in collaboration with Marina Bay Sands’ pastry team, will debut a cake inspired by its iconic mascot KIKU, reflecting the brand’s celebration of everyday moments while giving back to the community. Crafted with vibrant notes of matcha and yuzu, the cake will be exclusively available from 10 to 30 August.
Ms Huixia See Toh, Director of Family Services at AWWA said: “We are grateful for our longstanding partnership with Marina Bay Sands, whose support has translated into meaningful impact for our clients through initiatives such as our Transitional Shelter Programme, which provides temporary shelter for displaced families as they rebuild their lives. We look forward to this continued support for AWWA’s latest initiative, Enabled Living @ Bedok, which will empower persons with disabilities to live independently and participate actively in the community with confidence and dignity.”
Team Member volunteering activities (July – August)
Volunteering activities by Marina Bay Sands’ Team Members include pairing up with seniors for trishaw rides around Marina Bay and painting transitional shelter units for families in need
At the heart of the Festival is Marina Bay Sands’ 12,000-strong workforce, whose volunteer efforts continue to complement the Festival’s fundraising impact.
Throughout July and August, Team Members will contribute their time and expertise to a diverse range of volunteering initiatives benefiting low-income families, seniors, youths and persons with disabilities, reinforcing Marina Bay Sands’ commitment to strengthening communities across Singapore.
Activities include accompanying seniors on scenic trishaw rides around Marina Bay with Cycling Without Age Singapore, as well as befriending adults with intellectual disabilities from MINDS through a visit to the ArtScience Museum, and sprucing up temporary shelters managed by AWWA for lower-income families to enhance their living conditions.
Team Members will also come together to assemble 30,000 hygiene kits for communities in need through the Sands Cares Hygiene Kit Build initiative in partnership with Clean the World in late July. These kits will support individuals in Singapore and the Philippines. Together, these initiatives reflect Marina Bay Sands’ longstanding commitment to community stewardship and the belief that collective action can create lasting social impact.
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