COMEDY
• Abhishek Upmanyu Live Singapore
Indian stand-up comedian, writer and YouTuber Abhishek Upmanyu showcases a new act that includes relatable humour, keen insights and lots of laughter.
When: Oct 16 (Fri), 8pm to 9.30pm Where: Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre Tickets: eventbrite.sg
DURGA PUJA
• Bengali Association of Singapore Durga Puja 2026
Bengali Association of Singapore (BAS) is celebrating its historic 70th year milestone for Durga Puja 2026. The grand event features traditional rituals, cultural showcases and a festive community gathering.
When: Oct 16 (Fri) to Oct 21 (Wed) Where: Open ground between Owen Road, Burmah Road and Farrer Park Station Road (next to Farrer Park Hospital) More details: Call 96551463 or e-mail mc@bas.sg
• Bengali Sarbojonin Society
Community-focused local puja featuring traditional rituals, cultural events and community gatherings.
When: Oct 16 (Fri) to Oct 21 (Wed) Where: Open space between Blk 135 and Jurong Regional Library, 135 Jurong Gateway Road More details: bsss.singapore@gmail.com
• Bengali Community Singapore
Multi-day festive gathering with community rituals, cultural programmes and social gatherings
When: Oct 17 (Sat) to Oct 21 (Wed) Where: 161 Boon Lay Way (adjacent to Chinese Garden MRT) More details: info@bengalics.org; bengalics.org
• Singapore Indian Puja Association
Features events spanning Panchami through Dashami, including evening inaugurations, Dandiya nights, sit-and-draw contests for kids, cultural stage programmes and food stalls.
When: Oct 16 (Fri) to Oct 20 (Tue) Where: 795 Mountbatten Road More details: sipa.live01@gmail.com; sipa.live
• Probashi Bengali Association
Traditional puja rituals, community offerings and festive assemblies.
When: Oct 16 (Fri) to Oct 21 (Wed) Where: Arya Samaj Temple, 113 Syed Alwi Road, 3rd Floor More details: facebook.com/p/Probashi-Bengali-Association-Singapore
EVENT
• NRI BuZZar – The Diwali Edition 2026
A curated, one-day marketplace designed to bridge local shoppers with independent boutique entrepreneurs.
When: Oct 16, Fri, 10.30am to 8pm Where: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre Admission: Free; more details: singaporebuzzar@gmail.com
• Namaste Bharat 2026
A four-day, Deepavali-special B2B2C lifestyle exhibition showcasing Indian culture, arts, cuisine, couture and “Made in India” products organized by De Ideaz.
When: Oct 22 to Oct 25, 10am to 10pm Where: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 405 Admission: Free; more details: namastebharat.world; info@deideaz.com
• Diwali Dhamaka 2026
Celebrate Diwali with the IIT Alumni community in Singapore as they light up the night with laughter, colours and togetherness.
When: Oct 24, Sat, 6pm to 11pm Where: Amara Sanctuary Sentosa Tickets: eventbrite.sg
• Chhoti Si Baat – Movies, Memories and Stories
An evening filled with music, stories and anecdotes. The event is all about going back in time to cherish and reminisce the days when life was simple.
When: Oct 24, Sat, 6pm to 9pm Where: RELC Auditorium Tickets: eventbrite.sg
MUSIC
• Ragas in Reflection
Experience an evening of Hindustani classical music featuring accomplished vocalist Mala Ramadorai, who is accompanied by tabla player Abhay Datar and harmonium player Anant Joshi.
When: Oct 17, Sat, 7pm to 9pm Where: SIFAS, 252 Middle Road Tickets: eventbrite.sg
• RaSa: Tradition Reimagined
A Carnatic fusion live concert featuring veena maestro Rajhesh Vaidhya and acclaimed Carnatic vocalist Sandeep Narayan. The performance explores the preservation of deep cultural roots while expanding their musical horizons through contemporary staging and instrumentation.
When: Oct 25, Sun, 7.30pm Where: Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall Tickets: SISTIC.com
