The vOilah! France Singapore Festival Returns in Apr 2024

vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2024 returns from 25 April to 26 May 2024 to immerse visitors in the vibrant tapestry of French culture in Singapore through continued partnerships between France and Singapore.

vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2024

Presented by the Embassy of France to Singapore, this year’s edition will focus on celebrating the dreams and passions of artists and athletes, bringing experiences that make life more vibrant through strong connections between the French and Singaporean communities.

This year, visitors can look forward to an incredible curation of offerings across cinema, music, performing arts, visual arts, lifestyle, sports, education, science and gastronomy. With the support of more than 50 partners, vOilah! 2024 is a culmination of vibrant and dynamic experiences that will strengthen an appreciation of arts, culture and innovative collaborations between our countries.

📅 25 Apr to 26 May 2024

For more information on the vOilah! French Film Festival 2024, visit here.

Highlights

VOILAH! 2024 OPENING PROGRAMME

JAZZ AU JARDIN

The International Jazz Day shines a spotlight on jazz and its pivotal role in diplomacy, fostering unity among people worldwide. This year, Jazz Association (Singapore) celebrates the occasion in conjunction with vOilah! France Singapore Festival.

vOilah! Concert Singapore Botanic Gardens Photo credits: Norhendra Ruslan

Join us at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage in the lush setting of the Singapore Botanic Gardens for an afternoon of music with your friends and family.

Featuring the Jazz Association Singapore Orchestra (JASSO), led by Jeremy Monteiro, Executive Director and Music Director of JASS, alongside Chok Kerong, Associate Music Director of JASS, the performance promises an electrifying showcase of classic jazz repertoire, tunes by the great Michel Legrand and inventive original repertoire.

Adding to the international flavour are acclaimed French musicians, trumpeter Nicolas Folmer and saxophonist Sylvain Beuf, ensuring a collaborative and vibrant celebration of both the International Jazz Day 2024 and vOilah! 2024

📅 28 Apr 2024
⏰ 5.30pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, SBG

For more information, visit Free Concerts at Botanic Gardens.

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SSO MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT 2024

AFTERNOON OF FRENCH CLASSICAL PIECES

This year’s Mother’s Day Concert promises to be truly exceptional, with Music Director Hans Graf himself conducting the Singapore Symphony Orchestra!

Experience a delightful French selection of classical pieces and scenic excerpts from famous operas, all in the beautiful open-air setting of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Join us and make this Mother’s Day an unforgettable musical celebration for the moms in your life!

📅 12 May 2024
⏰ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, SBG

For more information, visit SSO MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT 2024.

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ASIAN FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN’S CONTENT

CELEBRATING “CURIOSITY”

The Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) is the leading festival in Asia for children’s stories and young adult (YA) fiction. Targeting writers, illustrators, translators, publishers, educators and media professionals, AFCC offers a series of exciting conferences and free public programmes that promote the creation and appreciation of quality children’s literature and YA with a focus on Asian themes. The festival’s 15th edition explores the theme “Curiosity”, and how it inspires children to innovate, imagine and explore the world around them through books and stories.

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This year’s highlights include the presence of two celebrated France-based authors and illustrators. Satomi Ichikawa captivates readers across generations and cultures with narratives infused with profound emotional resonance, while Chun-Liang Yeh, known for works like the enchanting ‘Pi, Po, Pierrot’, delivers texts with an East Asian flair in a humorous and poignant way, enchanting both young readers and adults to embark on a journey of discovery.

📅 23 to 26 May 2024
⏰ 9am – 6pm
📍 National Library Building

For more information, visit Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC).

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ARTLETICS

CELEBRATING PARIS 2024 GAMES

Presented by the Embassy of France in Singapore and Art Outreach Singapore, Artletics marks the closing event of the vOilah! France Singapore Festival and showcases a fusion of arts and sports as we celebrate the Paris 2024 Games.

vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2024 Artletics Photo source: voilah.sg/artletics

Experience the transformation of Somerset skate park into an urban art canvas by talented Singaporean and French street artists Zero, Spaz, Simpleproblembeings, Kekli and Elsa Martino, infusing the space with vibrant street culture. The artists will host an art jam, inviting members of the public to join in the creative process.

Marvel at the skateboarding prowess of local talents, alongside 19-year-old French skateboarding prodigy from Bayonne, Max Berguin. With a remarkable victory at the French street skateboard championships in 2023, he is emerging as a pre-eminent figure on the French skateboarding scene.

Groove to the beats at an urban rave featuring Singaporean DJs, enhancing the festival’s atmosphere with lively rhythms and ensuring an unforgettable evening.

Free admission, public is encouraged/welcome to join the artists in an art jam.

📅 25 & 26 May 2024
⏰ 4pm -10pm
📍 Somerset Skate Park

June School Holiday 2024

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