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Singapore Writers Festival Examines 'Hidden in Plain Sight' in 2026 Edition
Last checked 14 November 2026. Details can change; confirm with the organiser.
Quick facts
- Dates: 13–22 November 2026
- Theme: Hidden in Plain Sight
- Main venues: The Arts House at the Old Parliament; Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall; Asian Civilisations Museum
- Organiser: Arts House Group
- Languages: English, Malay, Chinese, Tamil
The Singapore Writers Festival runs from Nov. 13 to Nov. 22, 2026, under the theme "Hidden in Plain Sight". Arts House Group organises the festival, which has been held since 1986.
The 2026 programme examines how "truth" can be constructed, reinterpreted or concealed in literature and beyond. Sessions run in Singapore's four official languages: English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil.
The Programme
Keynotes include Silvia Moreno-Garcia on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 1.30pm at Victoria Theatre. Talks, book launches, workshops and performances run on weekday evenings and weekends through Nov. 22.
The main venues are The Arts House at the Old Parliament and its Annex Building, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, and the Asian Civilisations Museum. Some sessions are at National Gallery Singapore.
Tickets and Timing
Weekday evening sessions generally start at 7pm or later. Some sessions have limited seats and require advance registration or tickets.