The beloved Armenian Street Party is returning for its 10th edition from 13 to 15 March 2026, and this year’s celebration promises to be bigger, livelier, and more immersive than ever. Organised by the Peranakan Museum, the annual festival transforms the historic street into a vibrant cultural playground filled with performances, art, workshops, games, and of course... delicious Peranakan food!
It will be a giant Peranakan gathering where stories, flavours, and traditions come together for three festive nights!
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| Threads of Gathering by Dawn Koh (Image Credit: Dawn Koh) |
A Festival Where Culture Comes Alive
Walking along Armenian Street during the festival will feel like stepping into a colourful living tapestry of Peranakan heritage. You can expect lively performances, interactive experiences, and community collaborations that celebrate the many influences that shape Peranakan culture today.
According to Clement Onn, Director of the Asian Civilisations Museum and Peranakan Museum, the Armenian Street Party is designed to bring people together through shared experiences - from food and fashion to storytelling and craft workshops.
One of the most eye-catching highlights this year is “Threads of Gathering,” a striking 3.5-metre art installation by Singapore mixed-media artist Dawn Koh. Set right in front of the museum façade, the installation features colourful motifs of butterflies, birds and peacocks that are symbols of transformation and connection. You can even contribute to the artwork, turning it into a collaborative piece that evolves throughout the festival!
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| Aunty Lee’s Deadly Delights (Image Credit: Mediacorp) |
A Delicious Mystery Inspired by Aunty Lee
One of the most playful highlights this year takes inspiration from Mediacorp’s English drama “Aunty Lee’s Deadly Delights.”
Fans of the show will get the chance to step into the world of Rosie “Aunty” Lee - the Peranakan restaurant owner and amateur sleuth who solves neighbourhood mysteries. Step inside the museum’s Ixora Room, where you can test your detective instincts through a mystery-solving pop-up experience. Crack the clues and you might even walk away with an exclusive blind box!
Adding to the excitement, the show’s cast - Vernetta Lopez, Pierre Png, Norman Ishak, Alawdin Ali, Sheryl Ang and Erika Maguicay, will be making appearances throughout the festival.
And because this is a Peranakan celebration after all, there will also be live cooking demonstrations, including a special session where the cast teams up with Peranakan chef Nyonya Shirley Tay of Dapor Diva to cook the iconic dish ayam buah keluak.
Now that’s a cooking show worth watching ~~~
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| Kueh & Kopi: A Kueh Picnic! (Image Credit: Istock Chee Siong Teh) |
Food, Kueh, and More Food
No Peranakan celebration would be complete without incredible food.
Throughout the festival, Armenian Street will be filled with tempting aromas from culinary pop-ups and live demonstrations. Youcan catch renowned chefs and community cooks sharing recipes and stories behind traditional dishes passed down through generations.
One of the most charming food experiences this year is “Kueh & Kopi: A Kueh Picnic.” Guests can gather with friends to enjoy a specially curated box of colourful kueh created by chefs from the Allspice Institute, paired with drinks from suns Living Room. The picnic set even comes with exclusive Peranakan Museum merchandise which makes a sweet little souvenir from the celebration.
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| O’ My Darling Food Truck (Image Credit: Peranakan Museum) |
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also join cooking demonstrations featuring dishes from different cultural communities - from Arab okra stew to banana-tree inspired culinary creations.
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| Pantun Pinch! with Baba Gabra (Image Credit: Baba Gabra) |
Dress Up, Play Games and Learn Baba Malay
Beyond food and performances, the Armenian Street Party also offers plenty of interactive experiences that make the festival feel like a giant cultural playground.
You can slip into colourful kebayas and batik outfits at the Baba Nyonya Dress-Up booth, strike a pose, and print out the photo as a keepsake.
If you’re curious about language and poetry, members of Baba Gabra will be creating personalised pantuns — traditional Baba Malay poems — on the spot, complete with English translations.
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| Mari Chakap Baba! with ChakapBot (Image Credit: Chakap Bot) |
There’s even a digital language teacher called ChakapBot, where visitors can try speaking Baba Malay through playful conversations.
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| ASP Bingo Challenge! (Image Credit: Peranakan Museum) |
And for those who enjoy a little challenge, the Armenian Street Party Bingo Challenge encourages visitors to explore different activities across the festival. Complete the tasks and you might win delicious rewards like curry puffs or desserts.
Petals & Paper: Crafting Peonies.
Workshops Inspired by Peranakan Traditions
If you enjoy hands-on creative experiences, several workshops during the festival allow visitors to bring a piece of Peranakan culture home.
You can craft delicate paper peonies, create an edible kokedama herb plant inspired by Peranakan kitchens, or design a beautiful hand-tied bouquet inspired by Peranakan florals.
Each workshop offers a chance to slow down, get creative, and learn more about the traditions that shape Peranakan culture.
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Petals & Paper: Crafting Peonies
Friday, 13 March, 5pm
Armenian Street
$35/per pax* Register on Peatix
*SG Culture Pass eligible
Saturday, 14 March, 5pm
Armenian Street
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| A Tapestry of Peranakan Stories. Image Credit: Tapestry |
Stories, Theatre and Music Under the Night Sky
As evening falls, Armenian Street transforms into an open-air stage for storytelling and performances.
Led by Cultural Medallion recipient Alvin Tan, theatre company The Necessary Stage will present “Tapestry,” a new production that reimagines Peranakan stories for modern audiences.
Across three evenings, the performances explore themes of love, rivalry, tradition, and identity, reminding us that heritage is not just history, but something that continues to evolve with every generation.
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| Singgah & Sing Along! Image Credit: Suara Sayang & Peranakan Museum |
Later in the night, the atmosphere turns festive with Singgah & Sing Along, where community groups take the stage with lively songs celebrating Peranakan culture. Don’t be surprised if the crowd starts dancing along.
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| A Peranakan Gathering: Literary Showcase. Image Creedit: Peranakan Museum |
A Celebration of Community
What makes the Armenian Street Party truly special is how many different communities come together to make it happen.
This year’s festival is presented in partnership with organisations such as the Peranakan Association Singapore, Gunong Sayang Association, the Peranakan Indian (Chitty Melaka) Association of Singapore, and Arab Network @ Singapore. The result is a celebration that reflects the beautifully diverse cultural influences that shape Peranakan heritage.
Whether you come for the food, the performances, the crafts, or simply the festive atmosphere, this annual celebration offers a rare chance to experience Peranakan culture in a lively and interactive way. And if you happen to leave with a box of kueh in one hand and a personalised pantun in the other… well, that’s just part of the Armenian Street Party magic!
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| Joget Jukebox Image Credit: Peranakan Museum |
The Armenian Street Party: A Peranakan Gathering runs from 13 to 15 March 2026, with most activities taking place from 5pm to 10pm along Armenian Street and inside the Peranakan Museum.
Admission to the festival is free, though some workshops and special programmes require registration.
For more information, visit https://www.nhb.gov.sg/peranakanmuseum/whatson/programmes/a-peranakan-gathering or follow the museum on Facebook (@PeranakanMuseumSingapore) and Instagram (@peranakanmuseum).
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