COMEDY
• Shoot the Kelvi
Starring three of regional Tamil stand-up comedy’s finest – Hindra Bose, Saint TFC and #supasuresh – expect sharp wit and big laughs. Shoot the Kelvi is all about asking questions, sparking conversations and having a great time.
When: July 31, Fri, 8pm to 9.30pm Where: AGAM Theatre Lab Tickets: eventbrite.com
DANCE
• Yuva Mahotsav Festival 2026
Apsaras Dance Company presents Yuva Mahotsav – Spirit of Rising Stars, featuring youth Bharatanatyam artistes performing their dances, each from four different institutions.
When: July 24 to 25, 7.30pm, July 26, 8pm, Aug 14, 7.30pm Where: Avai @ Apsaras Arts, 90 Goodman Road Tickets: ticketer.sg
• Groove & Glow: Kuthu Hop
A dance session to move boldly, feel radiant and reconnect with yourself. Expect good music, grounding affirmations and an atmosphere that celebrates expression without judgment.
When: July 31, Fri, 7pm to 8pm Where: 83 Clemenceau Avenue Tickets: eventbrite.com
MUSIC
• Anuv Jain – Dastakhat World Tour
Anuv Jain is a singer-songwriter and composer widely regarded as one of the most popular and streamed indie artistes from India. He has made a strong impact with his ability to capture raw human emotions and give compelling performances. He how brings his Dastakhat Tour 2025-2026 to Singapore.
When: July 28, Tue, 8pm Where: Capitol Theatre Tickets: bandsintown.com
• Navarasa – 9 Emotions 1 Epic
The multimedia production by the Singapore Indian Orchestra and Choir (SIOC) explores the nine universal emotions (Navarasa) from the Natya Shastra through nine episodes of the Ramayana, blending orchestral music, choir, dance, narration and visual animations.
When: Aug 23, Sun, 6pm Where: Esplanade Concert Hall Tickets: bookmyshow.sg
ONAM CELEBRATION
• NOAH ONAM LIVE 2K26
An evening of music, celebration and live entertainment inspired by the festive spirit of the season and created for Singapore’s vibrant multicultural community. Playback singer, actor and co-founder of the popular Indian indie band Thaikkudam Bridge Siddharth Menon will perform along with singers Jyotsna Radhakrishnan and Sana Moidutty. Malayalam film and entertainment personalities Siju Wilson, Antony Varghese and Saniya Iyappan will make special appearances.
When: Aug 1, Sat, 6pm Where: Quantum Arena@OWIS, 27 Punggol Field Walk Tickets: eventbrite.com
• SMA ONAM NITE 26
The signature annual musical and cultural extravaganza presented by the Singapore Malayalee Association in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay will feature celebrated artistes from the Malayalam film and performing arts industry, including playback singers Sithara Krishnakumar and Unni Menon, actresses and dancers Asha Sharath, Bhavana and Swasika and comedian Kottayam Nazeer and his team.
When: Aug 8, Sat, 6.30pm Where: Esplanade Concert Hall Tickets: sistic.com.sg
POETRY
• PEHCHAAN – A poetic journey back to your roots
Presented through a unique blend of live music, storytelling and poetry, this immersive experience explores the emotions we often leave unspoken, the home we continue to carry within us and the identity we sometimes forget while chasing life. Every story, every melody, and every verse gently reminds us of who we are, where we come from and what truly matters.
When: Aug 8 (Sat), 5pm to 7pm Where: Global Indian International School SMART Campus, Punggol Tickets: eventbrite.com
TOUR
• The Vanishing Vegetarian Hall and Temples in Little India
What is a Vegetarian Hall and its importance in Singapore? Explore with HeyLadTour the hidden temple tucked in a Little India alley and how it is related to the Waterloo Street Guanyin Temple.
When: Aug 1, Sat, 11.30am to 1pm Where: Little India MRT Station Tickets: eventbrite.com
THEATRE
• Everything But The Brain
The Stage Club presents The Straits Times Life! Award winner, Everything But The Brain, where a physics teacher employs the help of three bears to save her dying father.
When: July 30 to Aug 9, 7.30pm and additional 2.30pm shows on weekends Where: The Arts House at the Old Parliament, Play Den Tickets: bookmyshow.sg
