Aliwal Urban Arts Festival 2026

Experience the pulse of urban creativity at Aliwal Urban Arts Festival (AUAF) 2026, a one-day celebration that transforms Kampong Gelam into a vibrant playground of arts, music, dance and skate culture. Organised by Arts House Group in conjunction with Singapore Art Week, the festival returns under the theme Symbiosis, offering a multisensory journey through immersive installations, live graffiti painting, a bustling arts market, dynamic dance and music performances, and high-energy skateboarding.

From interactive workshops and open studios to skateboarding and music showcases, AUAF 2026 invites audiences to explore, participate, and connect with artistic practices that thrive on experimentation and collaboration. Highlights include:

Arts Installations 

• Heart Chamber by RSCLS: An immersive exhibition of sound, light, digital art and live performance.
• New Feature Wall by RSCLS: A collaborative mural celebrating Kampong Gelam’s living heritage. 
• Strange Terrain by Nimble Mystic Studio: Playful inflatables reshape familiar spaces into surreal landscapes.  

Competitions

• Kinetic Feed & Mini Flips by SkateSG – Test your skills in fingerboarding challenges and join skateboarding clinics. 

Walking Tour / Drop-In Activities

• D’TOUR & D’TOUR Kids Edition by RSCLS – Explore Kampong Gelam’s vibrant murals through guided walks for all ages. 
• Synapses: Urban Art Market – Discover unique creations from local makers and sustainable upcyclers. 
• Graffiti Showcase & Try-outs – Watch live aerosol art in action and try your hand at graffiti techniques.

Live Performances 

• YOU BUILT THIS by Hothouse: A dynamic roundtable interwoven with live acts and thought-provoking screenings.  
• Experimental Playground by ScRach MarcS: Spontaneous collaborations where artists improvise in unexpected pairings.  
• "Get Up & Get Down" Block Party by ScRach MarcS: A vibrant street dance celebration pulsing with beats and energy to close the night.  

Whether you’re an urban arts enthusiast or simply curious, AUAF 2026 invites everyone to experience a festival where creativity thrives through connection.

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