Singapore International Photography Festival: 25 Years of Singapore Photographic Identity
The Singapore International Photography Festival 2026 returns for its 10th Edition, bringing photography, history and culture to Singapore. The festival will examine 25 Years of Singapore’s Photographic Identity. This is a great event for art lovers, photography enthusiasts, and anyone who’s interested in Singapore’s changing visual culture.
When is SIPF 2026?
SIPF will take place from October 16, to January 31, 2027. Its theme is In My End, Is My Beginning. This festival reflects on the way photographs can preserve memories and gain new meanings with time.
What can you expect at the SIPF in 2026?
The main program “Shifting Images: Photography from Singapore 2000-2025” brings 47 artists across seven exhibitions.
The exhibitions cover topics such as:
- Singapore’s urban development
- Colonial archives
- Gender and Identity
- Memory and History
- Analogue photography
- Generative AI
- Photographic fact and fiction
Exhibitions will take place at various venues, including Mizuma Gallery and ShanghArt Gallery. Other venues include Stories Joo Chiat Post Office, SingPost Geylang Post Office, Guoco Midtown, Geylang East Library.
| Detail | Information |
| Event | Singapore International Photography Festival 2026 |
| Edition | 10th edition |
| Dates | October 16, 2026 – January 31, 2027 |
| Theme | In My End Is My Beginning |
| Main Exhibition | Shifting Images: Photography from Singapore (2000–2025) |
| Artists | 47 artists |
| Exhibitions | 7 |
| Locations | Multiple venues across Singapore |
| Organiser | DECK |
Singapore Index: A Special Photography Exhibition
Tan Pin Pin, an artist and filmmaker, presents “Singapore Index”, at Shop-House de Deck.
63 photos selected from 2800 black-and white negatives were taken in 1991-92. The photos capture Singapore’s everyday life, such as weddings, funerals and school events. They also include religious gatherings, social occasions, and religious services.
SIPF 2026 Events & Activities
SIPF is much more than just a series of exhibitions. The festival will bring together photographers from Asia and Europe, as well as curators, publishers, and creative professionals.
You can expect to find:
- Portfolio reviews
- Photographic Talks
- Photo market
- Masterclasses
- Asia Meet Symposium
- Artist and curator session
The speakers include the creative director and curator Monica Allende; artist and AI specialist Boris Eldagsen; and Shi Zhen from La Maison de Z.
Why should you visit SIPF 2026?
You can enjoy photography, Singapore culture, contemporary art or visual storytelling at SIPF 2026. The festival is also a great opportunity to see how traditional photography has changed alongside AI, new digital technologies.
Festival Office
📍Address: Shop—House by DECK
4 & 6 Lorong 24 Geylang,
Singapore 398616
🕐 Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 10am to 6pm (By appointment only)
📞Phone: 87773304
📧 General enquiries: admin@sipf.sg, Sponsorship & Partnership: clara@sipf.sg, Media Enquiries or Interview Requests: nadya@from-the-margins.org
🗺️Direction: View location on Google Map
Exhibition Venues
| Venue | Address | Hours | Direction on Google |
| SingPost Geylang Post Office (Level 2 & 3) | 447 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389406 | Wed to Sun: 12pm – 7pm Closed on Mon, Tues and PH |
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| Figment Club House | Figment – Boutique Coliving Homes 11 Lor 24A Geylang, Singapore 398535 |
Wed to Sun: 1pm – 6pm Closed on Mon, Tues and PH |
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| Geylang East Library (Level 2) | 50 Geylang East Ave 1, Singapore 389777 | Mon to Sun: 10am – 9pm Closed on PH |
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| Guoco Midtown Square | Bugis MRT (Downtown Line) Exit G1 Guoco Midtown, 128 Beach Rd, Singapore 189773 |
Mon to Sun: 10am – 10pm | Map |
| Guoco Midtown Public Art Wall | Bugis MRT (Downtown Line) Exit G1 Guoco Midtown, 128 Beach Rd, Singapore 189773 |
Mon to Sun: 10am – 10pm | Map |
| Esplanade Tunnel | Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981 |
Mon to Sun: 8am – 11.30pm | Map |
| Mizuma Gallery | 22 Lock Rd, #01-34 Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108939 | Tue to Sat: 11am – 7pm Sun: 11am – 6pm Closed on Mon and PH |
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| ShanghART Singapore | 9 Lock Rd, #02-22, Singapore 108937 | Wed to Sun: 12pm – 6pm Closed on Mon and Tues, and PH |
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| Yeo Workshop | 47 Malan Rd, #01-25, Singapore 109444 | Tues to Sat: 11am – 7pm Sun: 12pm – 6pm Closed on Mon and PH |
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Festival Pass
- General: $50 (Redeemable via SG Culture Pass)
- Concession: $40
**Concession Pass is only valid for: NSF, School Pass, PAssion Silver Concession Card, Merdeka Generation card
