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ISPA 2026 Singapore Congress - About Singapore
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About Singapore

Congress Venues | Travel and Airline Information | Arts Happenings in Singapore

 

Strategically located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore is a vibrant global capital in Southeast Asia where creativity thrives alongside commerce. Traversing through tall buildings, scenic parks, bustling markets and lively art districts – there is always something new to see in this small but mighty island city. Be it on foot or via its well-connected public transport system, one can easily explore a variety of landmarks, such as the Civic District, Kampong Glam, Little India and Chinatown.

With a rich tapestry of cultures, Singapore is home to a diverse population of ethnicities, including Chinese, Malays and Indians. This unique multicultural makeup can be discovered in many aspects of life here: be it in the endless range of culinary offerings at hawker centres and restaurants across the island, or the growing and flourishing arts and culture landscape which is both anchored in a myriad of distinctive cultural traditions and invigorated by the contemporary influences.

Get a glimpse of Singapore and its arts scene here!


Arts Happenings in Singapore

The dates of the Singapore Congress conveniently align with many arts and cultural events. For more information on arts and culture happenings in Singapore, please see the links below.

Congress Venues

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981

An architectural icon with distinctive twin shells, Esplanade is one of the busiest arts centres in the world. Since opening in 2002, Esplanade has presented more than 58,000 performances and activities, drawing 37 million patrons and 123 million visitors. As Singapore's national performing arts centre, Esplanade is guided by a social mission to entertain, engage, educate and inspire through the arts. Their programming calendar spans cultures, languages and genres, out of which 70% are presented free for all to enjoy. World-renowned companies and artists are regularly presented to complement Esplanade’s own diverse offerings for audiences.

See what’s on: Wonder Here at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay - Esplanade

 

 

Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

1 Straits Blvd, Singapore 018906

The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre collaborates with arts and cultural groups and community partners to promote and develop local Chinese culture. Through engaging and accessible content, they hope to nurture greater appreciation of Singapore's multi-cultural identity and a stronger sense of belonging. Opened on 19 May 2017, the Centre in the heart of the city welcomes everyone to enjoy exhibitions, fairs, performances, seminars, talks, workshops and other cultural activities throughout the year.

See what’s on: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre



Travel and Airline Information

For travel and airlines information, please refer to: Visit Singapore.


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