The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2025 is in full swing and the magic isn't just for grown-ups. Families, get ready to explore Little SIFA, the festival’s dedicated kids' programme, back for its second year at Empress Lawn, right beside the Victoria Theatre and Asian Civilisations Museum.
This year’s edition invites children (and the young at heart) to play, imagine, and discover through music, theatre, and immersive art, all free to attend!
Step Into History: The House Between the Winds
(Interactive Soundscape & Drama Performance by Yang Jie)
Your Little SIFA adventure starts with a showstopper: a magnificent 6-metre-tall sailboat parked right on the lawn. This isn’t just for show, it’s part of Singaporean artist Yang Jie’s interactive installation that responds with lights and sound as you explore it.
The sailboat is more than a structure, it’s a symbol of Singapore’s transformation from a bustling trading port to a modern-day home. Kids (and adults!) can step into this magical world and experience a story that unfolds through sound, movement, and light.
Bonus fun: On weekends, stay for the theatrical journey of a seafarer seeking a mythical tree that is a visual, dialogue-free performance perfect for little ones who love storytelling without words.
Installation: Daily, 19 May – 1 June 2025, 10am – 9pm
Performances: Fridays to Sundays, 23–25 May & 30 May–1 June 2025, 5pm – 9pm
Photo Credits: Singapore International Festival of Arts
Groove to The Purple Symphony
Don’t miss The Purple Symphony, Singapore’s largest inclusive orchestra, made up of musicians of all abilities playing both Western and Asian instruments. At Little SIFA, they’ll perform fun, familiar tunes that are perfect for little ears and curious minds. Expect toe-tapping rhythms, heartwarming energy, and music that bridges all walks of life.
Performance Times:
23–25 May 2025, 7pm – 7.30pm
Photo Credits: The Finger Players
Meet the Animals: Animal Farm (Kid-Friendly Puppet Edition)
(By The Finger Players)
The classic George Orwell tale gets a child-friendly twist! This 30-minute version of Animal Farm features life-sized puppets and storytelling that introduces young audiences to the story in a gentle, imaginative way.
The best part? Kids can interact with the puppets after the show. A great way to spark curiosity about theatre and puppetry.
Show Dates:
30 May – 1 June 2025, 7pm – 7.30pm
Bring the Whole Family Down to Empress Lawn
All of Little SIFA’s programmes take place at Empress Lawn, a beautiful, open-air space perfect for a relaxed artsy outing with kids. Whether you're wandering through the sailboat installation, enjoying a twilight puppet show, or grooving to inclusive music, it’s a fun and meaningful way to introduce little ones to the arts. Other than the performances mentioned above, there's also side workshops for all to join in and DIY your own crafts.
Admission is free for all activities, so pack a picnic mat, gather your mini-explorers, and make a magical evening of it!
Full programme and details: sifa.sg/sifa-2025/little-sifa.
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