Singapore River Festival 2025 (Design Edition)

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Marking its 9th edition, the Singapore River Festival returns in 2025 with a vibrant Design Edition, held in conjunction with Singapore Design Week.

This Design Edition honours Singapore’s 60th birthday with design-focused experiences such as Symphony of Lights by Light Collab, Singapore River Passport by Studio Grain and Singapura Otter, Singapore River Odyssey by The Urbanist Singapore, and Illuminating the Past, Heritage Reimagined by Fujifilm and photographer Joseph Goh. These experiences blend design, creativity, and storytelling to showcase the enduring spirit of the Singapore River — a timeless connector of communities.

Festival highlights along the three quays include:

• Boat Quay: River of Dreams, an immersive, experiential projection mapping show
• Clarke Quay: A fun-filled pet-friendly event and an engaging community walk
• Robertson Quay: Artisanal and sustainable market, workshops, and open-air silent movie night

This year, selected events will be powered by GoRental clean energy, underscoring the festival’s commitment to a sustainable and inclusive future. Join us to celebrate design, heritage, and community spirit along the Singapore River—where the past meets the future, and creativity flows.

Symphony of Lights
Designed by Light Collab

Location: Cavanagh Bridge, Read Bridge, Robertson Bridge

Date: 12 – 21 Sep 2025

Time: 7.30pm to 10.30pm Daily

Symphony of Lights is a stunning visual spectacle that transforms Cavenagh Bridge, Read Bridge, and Robertson Bridge with vibrant and bespoke lightscapes —celebrating the stories and spirit of the Singapore River.

Singapore River Odyssey

In collaboration with The Urbanist Singapore

Boarding & Alighting Point: Boat Quay Jetty

Date: 13 –14 Sep 2025

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am (13 & 14 Sep) & 5pm – 6pm (13 Sep only) 

Fee: S$38 per pax inclusive of boat ticket

On this boat tour, trace Singapore’s extraordinary evolution in just 60 minutes. Glide from heritage godowns at Robertson Quay to gleaming towers at Boat Quay, as heritage educator Yong uncovers hidden rooflines, climate-smart canopies and architectural icons that turned a working river into the city’s cultural runway. History, urban design and skyline views – all in one unforgettable ride.

Illuminating the Past, Heritage Reimagined
In collaboration with Fujifilm & Award-winning Architectural Photographer, Joseph Goh

Location: Clarke Quay & Boat Quay

Date: 20 – 21 Sep 2025

Time: 6.30pm to 9.00pm

Fee: $20 per pax

Discover the Singapore River like never before through the lens of architecture. This guided photo walk takes you on a visual journey from heritage bridges to modern structures, revealing how light, form, and materiality have shaped the river’s transformation. Along the way, capture dynamic design moments—both historic and contemporary—set against a backdrop of illuminated cityscapes.

Upcycle Lab: Design Thinking for a Sustainable Future

Totes Fun Club! Workshop

Curated by Studio29 and conducted by YABAI YABAI

Singapore River Passport

Passport design by Studio Grain, Redemption Gift by Singapura Otter

Location: Across 3 Quays – Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, and Robertson Quay

Date: 12 – 21 Sep 2025

Time: At participant’s own time

Get your free Singapore River Passport from designated locations at Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, and Robertson Quay. Collect stamps at six different checkpoints to redeem a Singapura Otter Iron-on Patch! Limited to 1 redemption per person and the first 1,000 redemptions only.

For the full lineup of Singapore River Festival 2025 (Design Edition), head over to the official event page!

ORGANISER

Singapore River One

Singapore River One (SRO) is a not-for-profit and Singapore’s first Business Improvement District, dedicated to enhancing the Singapore River precinct — Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, and Robertson Quay. Through placemaking, events, and partnerships, SRO brings life to the river. The 9th Singapore River Festival debuts a special Design Edition.

CONTACT

Name: Singapore River One
Email Address: [email protected]

Top image: Designed by Studio Grain, River of Dreams, emulates the festival’s dynamic energy and the fluid, lively spirit of the Singapore River. Singapore River is featured at the heart of the Read Morescene, animated by lively activities along its banks, to convey vibrancy, movement, and community connection. Illustrated in a playful, whimsical style, it sparks curiosity and a sense of wonder.

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