A newly constructed Barrack Block, present-day Fort Canning Centre
(Credit: Administration Report of the Singapore Municipality for the Year 1926, R.M.IIID/35, Raffles Museum and Library, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore)
Over at the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ Funtastical World of Fungi exhibition, visitors can delve into the fascinating and often unseen world of fungi and discover the important roles they play in nature, alongside the scientific research being carried out at the Gardens.
An immersive art installation featuring fungi and live bioluminescent mycelium brings this hidden world to life, alongside displays showcasing the diversity of fungi found in Singapore. These include Spongispora temasekensis, a species first discovered at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
More information on the individual exhibitions can be found in the Annex.
Other Heritage Festival programme highlights
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Music, Movies and Light Installation at the Gardens
On weekend evenings, the Gardens will host a line-up of music performances and movie screening at the Gardens. There will be performances by The Purple Symphony, Singapore’s largest inclusive orchestra made up of musicians with and without disabilities, local Xinyao artists and the Open Score Project at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage as well as
outdoor screenings at Eco-Lake Lawn of Fantastic Fungi (2019) and A Singapore Dementia Story (2026) in partnership with Dementia Singapore and in support of World Alzheimer’s Month.
Fungi After Dark, a light and projection installation illuminating the CDL Green Gallery lawn will also run every evening throughout the festival period.
Behind the Scenes at the Singapore Botanic Gardens (workshop)
Go behind the scenes with an orchid specialist, plant cultivator, horticulturist or arborist in the ‘In a Day’s Work’ workshop series. Discover what it takes to care for the flora and fauna in the Gardens, by learning more about areas such as nursery work, orchid cultivation, propagation techniques and arboriculture.
Guided tours through the Gardens
Guided experiences offer fresh perspectives on the Gardens. Led by the Gardens’ volunteer guides, these tours explore the Rain Forest and Learning Forest, uncover the Gardens’ heritage, visit the National Orchid Garden and Botanical Art Gallery, or take participants through the Gardens after dark on a special Night Tour tracing its rubber and orchid legacy.
Immersive Audio Quest Through the Stories of Fort Canning
On weekend evenings, experience 14th-century Temasek through an immersive after-dark quest where participants can step into the role of a young prince on the sacred royal hill of Bukit Larangan, or the “Forbidden Hill” at The Heir: An Interactive Projection and Audio Quest. Set against the natural landscape of Fort Canning Park, the experience uses large-scale projections cast onto the park's trees and terrain, making it best experienced after dark.
Follow the young royal heir as he takes on new responsibilities, from observing the harbour and meeting foreign envoys to responding to news of a looming threat. At various stations, these projections are complemented by audio storytelling and simple puzzles, creating an immersive journey through 14th-century Temasek. Those who complete the experience can redeem a limited-edition token, while stocks last.
Nature and Heritage Workshops
Hands-on workshops that draw on the nature and heritage of Fort Canning Park through creative activities will be available for sign-up. During the workshops, participants can learn how to craft botanical soap, create art using natural colours, try relief printing, or turn herbs and spices into otah-otah and refreshing brews. Other activities explore Fort Canning’s historical connection with clay and ceramic-making through Clay, Kings & Kilns, while craft booths at the atrium of Fort Canning Centre offer more creative activities throughout the festival period.
Slow Down and Reconnect with Nature
The Roots & Reflection Experience invites visitors to slow down and engage their senses, surrounded by the greenery of Fort Canning Park. Experience the historic hill not just as a place to explore, but also as a place to pause, reflect and reconnect with nature.
Those keen to explore Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Park can pick up Heritage Rally passports for each location and collect up to 18 commemorative stamps across both passports. Each stamp design showcases a unique motif inspired by landmarks and features across the two locations, including the Bandstand, Swan Lake, Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage and Learning Forest at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and Fort Gate, Gothic Gate, Spice Garden and Pancur Larangan at Fort Canning Park. Those who collect a select number of stamps at both spaces can also redeem an additional special prize, while stocks last.
Pre-registration for some activities and workshops is required. More information about the Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Park Heritage Festival 2026 can be found at
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