EVENT
• Deepavali Open House
Across four weekends, the Indian Heritage Centre becomes a House of Memories, bringing together familiar traditions and experiences to evoke memories of Singapore’s Deepavali celebrations. Relive those memories with its exciting line-up of free and paid experiences.
When: Oct 17 to Nov 8, 10am to 6pm (extended till 8pm on Saturdays) Where: Indian Heritage Centre More details: indianheritage.gov.sg
• Namaste Bharat 2026
A four-day, Deepavali-special B2B2C lifestyle exhibition showcasing Indian culture, arts, cuisine, couture and “Made in India” products organised 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 Deepavali 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 about the days when life was simple.
When: Oct 24, Sat, 6pm to 9pm Where: RELC Auditorium Tickets: eventbrite.sg
• A Grand Evening of Indian Classical Arts
Sakthi Fine Arts’ 15th anniversary prelude Samarpana includes a showcase of music and dance by its students.
When: Oct 31, Sat, 4pm to 6pm Where: Woodlands Regional Library Auditorium, 900 South Woodlands Drive More details: 87809572 (only WhatsApp)
MUSIC
• 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
• Kutcheri in a Kafe
Curated and presented by The Sum Tattvam, Kutcheri in a Kafe reimagines the traditional South Indian concert for anyone craving a chill Sunday, a solid cup of coffee, canapes and great sounds up close. The unique day-time concert blends the sounds of the mridangam, vocals, violin and double bass with the quaint and naturesque vibe of Bricolage Cafe.
When: Oct 25, Sun, 11am to 5pm Where: Bricolage, #01-03, The Arts House Annex Building, 1 Old Parliament Lane Tickets: kutcherikafe.peatix.com
