Poetry Festival Singapore

Poetry Festival Singapore A multilingual, multicultural & multigenerational platform for poets in Singapore It was inaugurated 24-26 July in 2015, with Guest-of-Honor Mr. S.

Poetry Festival Singapore is a registered society (UEN T17SS0049H) that promotes the appreciation of poetry and the literary arts in all of Singapore's official languages. Dhanabalan.⁣ Our adviser is Edwin Thumboo. This project is supported in part by our partners, the National Arts Council, the National Parks Board, the National Library Board, Gardens by the Bay, LASALLE College of the Arts and t

he National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.⁣
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Poetry Festival Singapore is a recipient of National Arts Council's Seed Grant from Apr 2016 - Mar 2019.⁣

𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:⁣
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• Poetry Festival (Singapore) 2015 (24 - 26 July 2015)⁣
• Poetry Festival (Singapore) 2016 (29 - 31 July 2016)⁣
• Poetry Festival (Singapore) 2017 (28 - 30 July 2017)⁣
• Poetry Festival (Singapore) 2018 (27 - 29 July 2018)⁣
• Poetry Festival (Singapore) 2019 (19 - 21 July 2019)⁣
• Poetry Festival (Singapore) 2020 (28 - 30 August 2020)⁣- 2024
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• SG POEMS 2015 - 2016 - Published by Ethos Singapore⁣
• SG POEMS 2017 - 2018 - Published by Ethos Singapore⁣
• Love at the Gallery 2016 - 2017 - Published by Ethos Singapore⁣
• CONTOUR (2019) - Published by Ethos Singapore⁣
• Catharsis (2019) - Published by Poetry Festival Singapore⁣
• Love and Life at the Gallery (2020) - Published by Poetry Festival Singapore
• Singapore Literature Conference Monographs (2022 and 2024) published by Poetry Festival Singapore
• Heart Fiat by Desmond FX Kon Zhicheng Mingde (2024) co-published by Poetry Festival Singapore

Short films @ PFS 2026!
14/07/2026

Short films @ PFS 2026!

The late Arthur Yap remains one of Singapore's most distinctive literary voices.If you've ever wanted to truly understan...
13/07/2026

The late Arthur Yap remains one of Singapore's most distinctive literary voices.
If you've ever wanted to truly understand the wit, subtlety, and complexity behind his work, this is the session you can't miss.
Join Robert Yeo in conversation with Desmond Kon as they revisit his life, his incredible body of work, and his enduring influence on Singapore poetry.
Watch his poems come alive with readings by Angela Chew and Angus Whitehead.

Whether you are a longtime fan or discovering his brilliance for the first time, come find out how his words continue to inspire generations of readers and writers alike.
📅 Sunday, 26 July 2026
⏰ 10:00AM - 11:00AM
📍 Programme Zone 2 (B1), National Library
🎟️ Free admission. Register here: https://pfs2026.peatix.com/view

Ekphrastic Poetry Reading with National Gallery Singapore paintingsArt speaks. Poetry answers.📅 25 July 2026 | 4:00–5:15...
12/07/2026

Ekphrastic Poetry Reading with National Gallery Singapore paintings
Art speaks. Poetry answers.

📅 25 July 2026 | 4:00–5:15 PM
📍 Programme Zone 1 (Basement), National Library

Join us for a luminous afternoon of ekphrastic poetry: verse born from visual art, curated in collaboration with National Gallery Singapore. We're celebrating Alka Balain's stunning NGS ekphrastic anthology Interlude, and the poets are bringing the canvases to life.

🎤 Featuring:
~Latha
~ Desmond Francis Xavier Kon Zhicheng-Mingdé
~Sudeep Sen
~Felix Cheong
~ Aaradhana Sadasivam (reading Dr Varsha Das's poem)
~ Vinita Agrawal
~ Neil Daswani
~ Marjorie Maddox
~ Soy Avocado

Don't just view art. Hear it.

Register now and be part of the conversation:
https://pfs2026.peatix.com/view

Close your weekend—and our festival—with Bottoms Up, a cozy online poetry reading hosted by the brilliant CP Maze and th...
11/07/2026

Close your weekend—and our festival—with Bottoms Up, a cozy online poetry reading hosted by the brilliant CP Maze and the Poetry Global Network.

📅 Sunday, 26 July | ⏰ 8pm – 10pm
💻 Online (link below!)

What to expect:

~Poets from across the globe

~Special guest appearances

~Warm vibes and wonderful words

Pour yourself a drink. Settle in. Let poetry take you away.

RSVP now & join us live! 👇
https://pfs2026.peatix.com/view

Who decides which poems become the voice of a generation?Go behind the pages of Singapore's most influential poetry anth...
11/07/2026

Who decides which poems become the voice of a generation?

Go behind the pages of Singapore's most influential poetry anthologies and discover the art, passion and tough editorial choices that shape our literary landscape.

Join editors and poets as they share the joys, challenges and surprises of curating collections that capture the richness and diversity of Singapore's many voices.

Including Aaron Lee and Migs Bravo Dutt (Get Lucky/-ier), Ann Ang (Poetry Moves), Esther Vincent (Little Things), Joshua Ip and Christine Chia (The "A Luxury" Series) with Ow Yeong Wai Kit as emcee.

📅 Sunday, 26 July 2026
🕞 3:30–4:30pm
📍 Programme Zone 1, National Library's Basement 1
🎟️ Free admission. Register here: https://pfs2026.peatix.com/view

Saving the absolute best for last!Welcome to the Verse Crescendo Finale: the spectacular closing event of Poetry Festiva...
10/07/2026

Saving the absolute best for last!

Welcome to the Verse Crescendo Finale: the spectacular closing event of Poetry Festival Singapore 2026. Join our ab fab host Ms. Pamela Wildheart and Guest of Honour Hitesh Sharma (Edupeer) for a whirlwind hour of global voices, music and film.

Featuring:

A poetic short film by LASALLE

Poet-auteur Giovanni Ortega’s Borders and Bridges

Medical-themed poetry by doctors Sher Ting, Tricia Tan & Jenny LY Wong

An interpretive performance of Prof. Thumboo’s “May 1954” with

The stunning Filipino Voice Symphony choir

Celebrated international poets Yuyutsu Sharma & Anne Casey

📅 26 July 2026 | 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
📍 National Library, Programme Zone 1 (B1)

Seats will fill fast.
🎟️ Free admission. Register here: https://pfs2026.peatix.com/view

Award-winning playwright, spoken word artist and director Giovanni Ortega is back at Poetry Festival Singapore!From stag...
10/07/2026

Award-winning playwright, spoken word artist and director Giovanni Ortega is back at Poetry Festival Singapore!

From stages across the globe to Singapore once again, Giovanni brings his electrifying voice and creative vision to an exclusive Spoken Word Workshop. Sharpen your craft with one of the world's most dynamic spoken word artists.

🎤 Sunday, 26 July 2026
🕐 1:00–2:30pm
📍 Project A+, 59 Ubi Ave 1, #03-02
Write. Own the stage. Reserve your spot now! Scan the registration QR code on the poster.

Get ready to feel all the feels!Words That Heal: Catharsis📅 July 25 | 🕒 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM📍 The National Library, Program...
09/07/2026

Get ready to feel all the feels!

Words That Heal: Catharsis
📅 July 25 | 🕒 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 The National Library, Programme Zone 1 (Basement)

Catharsis brings together an incredible lineup of poets from our curated submissions for an intimate, emotionally charged reading. Expect powerful, unfiltered poems tackling rupture, recovery and ultimate transformation.

Hosted by the fantastic Low Kian Seh and Soy Avocado, the evening features moving perspectives from special guests from The Helping Hand, alongside a feature set by guest poet Yeo Whee Jin.

Register now for this and other Poetry Festival Singapore 2026 events at pfs2026.peatix.com.

Women as Borders and BridgesUt pictura poesis ( as is painting so is poetry).What happens when women poets and visual ar...
09/07/2026

Women as Borders and Bridges
Ut pictura poesis ( as is painting so is poetry).

What happens when women poets and visual artists sit down to have a conversation across disciplines?

"Women as Borders and Bridges" is a stunning multidisciplinary ekphrastic reading. Our line-up of incredible artists and poets have responded directly to visual artworks through verse, creating a beautiful melding of sight and sound. Come witness how art bridges our shared experiences.

📅 Sunday, 26 July 2026
⏰ 11:15AM - 12:15PM
📍 Programme Zone 1 (B1), National Library
🎟️ Free admission. Register here: https://pfs2026.peatix.com/view

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