Pesta Pecah Panggung
Transcending Boundaries
A nine-day, blockbuster reopening festival celebrating the reopening of the centre.
- Date: 25 April to 3 May 2026
- Time: Various Timings
- Venue: Malay Heritage Centre (85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501)
- Admission: Free Admission with some ticketed events
Join us for Pesta Pecah Panggung: Transcending Boundaries, a nine-day blockbuster festival celebrating MHC's reopening with performances, exhibitions, workshops, and community programmes that bring Singapore's rich Malay heritage and regional connections to life.
Pecah Panggung Parade
- Date: 25 April 2026, Saturday
- Time: 4:45pm to 5:30pm
- Venue: Bussorah Street
- Admission: Free
The Pecah Panggung Parade is a vibrant moving festival celebrating the diverse Malay communities that shaped Kampong Gelam, featuring themed pushcarts and cultural performances that showcase living traditions and heritage in motion. Starting at Bussorah Street and culminating at MHC's front lawn, the parade marks the official reopening of the Malay Heritage Centre.
Staff's Spotlight: Guided Tours
- Date: 25 & 26 April, 1 – 3 May 2026, Saturday & Sunday, Friday - Sunday
- Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm (with the exception of 1 May), 2:00pm – 3:00pm
- Venue: Permanent Galleries, Malay Heritage Centre
- Admission: Free (By Registration Only)
Discover the lesser-known stories of our transformation with exclusive behind-the-scenes tours led by our passionate team. Get first-hand insights into the Centre's remarkable journey towards reopening and hear captivating stories about our revamp process from initial concept to stunning completion. Our staff will share insider knowledge of the decisions and choices that shaped our new space. Join us for an enriching experience that reveals the soul behind MHC's exciting new chapter.
Anyaman Warna: Creating a Community Batik
- Date: 26 April 2026, Sunday
- Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
- Venue: Gelam Room, Malay Heritage Centre
- Admission: $40 per parent-child pair
- Event Language: English
Discover traditional textile-making techniques in this hands-on family workshop that celebrates creativity and cultural expression. Participants will be introduced to batik painting and canting techniques.
Guided by experienced facilitators, families will also explore colours and motifs while contributing to a community fabric. This shared creative process encourages collaboration and imagination, while allowing families to bond through a cultural experience.
Irama Warisan: Schools’ Ethnic Music Showcase
- Date: 25 April 2026, Saturday
- Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
- Venue: Lawn
- Admission: Free
Celebrate the energy and creativity of young performers at this lively mass performance featuring students from schools across Singapore. This showcase presents a dynamic mix of traditional and contemporary Malay performing arts, brought to life through instruments such as the angklung, kulintang, and gamelan.
Set in an open-air setting, the performance creates a warm, festive atmosphere and welcomes audiences of all ages and backgrounds. With interactive segments woven into the showcase, you can’t help but be part of the celebration itself.
Wajah Nusantara: Design Your Own Nusantara Masks
- Date: 25 & 26 April 2026
- Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Venue: Courtyard 1
- Admission: Free
Bring your family and get creative at this hands-on drop-in activity! Inspired by traditional performance arts and regional motifs, children can choose from various mask designs decorate their very own creation using meaningful patterns from across the Nusantara. With plenty of space to create, experiment, and play, this relaxed session turns cultural discovery into a fun art adventure.
Join us at the courtyard and create a mask that’s uniquely yours, inspired by heritage and imagination.
When
25 April - 3 May, See the website for the opening hours.
Age
0+
Telephone number
Links
Address
Singapore85 Sultan Gate Istana Kampong Gelam Kampong Glam, Central S198501
How to get there?
By MRT:
Alight at Bugis (EW12) station. MHC is about 10 minutes walk from the train station.
By Bus:
- From North Bridge Road: Bus service no. 7, 32, 51, 63, 80, 145 & 197.
- From Victoria Street: Bus service no. 2, 7, 12, 32, 33, 51, 63, 80, 130, 133, 145, & 197.
- From Beach Road: Bus service no. 10, 14, 16, 70, 100, 107, 196 & 401.
Carpark Facilities:
If you are driving, you can park your vehicles at the public carparks along Aliwal Street, Kandahar Street and Pahang Street or at the multi-storey carparks at Textile Centre and Sultan Plaza. Parking charges are applicable.