Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) celebrates milestone 10th edition at Gardens by the Bay from 4 to 12 July, showcasing the best in tropical horticulture and floral artistry

Singapore, 3 July 2026 – The 10^th edition of the Singapore Garden Festival (SGF), a premier international garden and flower show, opens to the public tomorrow at Gardens by the Bay from 4 to 12 July 2026. Jointly organised by the National Parks Board (NParks) and Gardens by the Bay, SGF 2026 showcases the best of tropical landscape design and horticulture, alongside showstopping landscape and floral displays by leading local and international designers. With SGF marking its 10^th edition, festivalgoers can look forward to a celebration of past winners and exciting new talents, as well as a vibrant lineup of familiar favourites, signature SGF competitions and brand new festival experiences.

Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing graced the Awards Night this evening as Guest-of-Honour and presented awards to winners of the Show Gardens: All-Stars Edition and My Living Space competitions. The Awards Night was hosted by Minister for National Development Mr Chee Hong Tat. 

Show Gardens: All-Stars Edition brings together eight past “Best of Show” winners in an exciting showdown

A hallmark of the Festival since its debut at the inaugural SGF in 2006, the iconic Show Gardens competition returns this year with a special All-Stars edition to commemorate SGF’s 10^th edition. Discover the creative brilliance of eight returning “Best of Show” winners from around the world as they unveil inspiring gardens that showcase outstanding plants, innovative designs and exemplary horticultural mastery, all brought to life with the support of local implementing partners.

World renowned garden designer and Head Judge for Show Gardens: All-Stars Edition, Mr Pascal Garbe (France), said, “The Show Gardens: All-Stars Edition raises the bar once again with eight previous ‘Best of Show’ winners coming together to compete for the Pinnacle Award. I’m very impressed by how the designers have brought their creativity, styles and cultural influences to realise their garden designs. This competition, now celebrating its 10th edition, further cements the position of the Singapore Garden Festival as one of the world’s premier garden festivals. Today, most of the world’s leading garden designers aspire to showcase their talent in Singapore. Visitors can look forward to a showcase of bold design and horticultural excellence, and a celebration of how far this competition has grown over the past two decades.”

The accolades of the Show Gardens: All-Stars Edition are as below:

My Living Space Competition showcases diverse possibilities of home gardening

With growing appreciation for nature’s role in supporting everyday well-being, plants are no longer viewed as just decor, but widely recognised as essential to our living environment. The new My Living Space Competition challenges designers to rethink how greenery can be woven into daily living spaces, be it a balcony or living room. From seamless indoor-outdoor transitions to immersive vertical plant walls, the competition invites creative explorations of how nature can transform homes into restorative sanctuaries.

The accolades of the My Living Space Competition are as below:

SGF marks milestone 10^th edition with new orchid hybrid and commemorative book

A new orchid hybrid – the Papilionanthe Singapore Garden Festival – has been named after the Festival to commemorate its milestone 10^th edition, and was unveiled at the Awards Night this evening. The hybrid’s ancestry traces back to our national flower Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim, while its multicultural breeding background draws upon contributions from British, American and Australian breeders and Asian species. Hence, it reflects the Festival’s international spirit, while maintaining firm roots in local heritage.

The orchid hybrid will be on display at The Meadow, welcoming visitors as they enter the Festival grounds to experience this milestone celebration.

A new commemorative book titled “Singapore Garden Festival: Celebrating Nature, Inspiring Gardens Since 2006” was also launched at the Awards Night. The book traces SGF’s remarkable journey and celebrates the milestones, defining moments and people who have shaped the Festival over the years.

The book is available for purchase at the Festival Shop at SGF from 4 to 12 July 2026, and at Gardens Shops in Singapore Botanic Gardens from 13 July 2026 onwards.

Celebrate orchids in bloom with rare varieties at Singapore Orchid Show and Indonesian-themed Orchid Extravaganza

The Singapore Orchid Show, organised in partnership with Orchid Society of South East Asia, will feature rare, unique and show-winning orchid varieties grown by hobbyists and industry partners. These orchids, including warm and cool-growing species and hybrids found in different regions around the world, will be on display at the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay. Entries were received across eight sections^[1] and 52 competition classes.

Also held at the Flower Dome and in conjunction with SGF 2026, Orchid Extravaganza: Rhythm of the Rainforest spotlights the rich heritage and diversity of Indonesia. Featuring more than 7,000 orchids, including native species and varieties, the display is presented in partnership with the Ministry of Creative Economy of Indonesia and the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore. Striking handwoven artworks and larger-than-life sculptural pieces, crafted using the traditional anyaman weaving technique with coconut leaves and bamboo, are showcased alongside architectural recreations of traditional Sumbanese houses with their soaring roofs and multi-tiered Balinese Meru towers. Traditional motifs inspired by Toba Batak patterns and intricate ikat designs are woven throughout the display, reflecting the stories, beliefs and craftsmanship of the Indonesian archipelago.

“Carnival of Blooms” Comes to Life with Exciting Array of Festivities and Highlights

Themed “Carnival of Blooms”, SGF 2026 transforms Gardens by the Bay into a vibrant horticulture exposition with large-scale floral installations, new themed gardens and immersive experiences for all ages at every turn.

One standout highlight is an eight-metre-high Floral Roller Coaster – a striking installation that reimagines the thrill of a roller coaster through a floral lens. Greeting visitors at The Meadow entrance, the Floral Roller Coaster weaves lush tropical planting along sweeping curves and tracks, with blooms cascading in waves across the display.

The new themed gardens presented for the first time at SGF include Nature’s Carousel Play Garden, Sensory Garden: Forest of Sweet Delights, Sunkissed: A Celebration of Sunflowers and Silver Garden, offering visitors an array of immersive, nature-based experiences to enjoy.

By night, the Festival transforms into an enchanting landscape illuminated by various interactive light installations, including the Known by Flowers Light Installation designed by renowned Chinese landscape designer Hu Shiyang, offering a whole new visitor experience.

Visitors can also enjoy a vibrant slate of festivities spread across Gardens by the Bay, including various landscape displays and garden showcases, daily live performances, F&B offerings, a floral workshop and demonstrations, and a MarketPlace organised in partnership with Planters Market.

Dennis Lim, Coordinating Director, Festivals, Events and Exhibitions at NParks shared, “SGF 2026 is a celebration of Singapore’s rich botanical heritage and a testament to our commitment to bring together acclaimed horticulturalists, visionary designers, gardening enthusiasts, and the wider community to deliver a world-class flower show. As we mark the 10^th edition of the Singapore Garden Festival, we’ve transformed Gardens by the Bay into a vibrant floral tapestry that weaves together nature, culture and community in ways that surprise and delight. From our signature Show Gardens to the community-centric competitions, we are bringing nature, culture, and community together. We welcome everyone to come curious, discover something new, and leave inspired.”

Other exciting highlights of SGF 2026 include the 14^th International FDSS Cup Floral Designing Competition, Community Garden Edibles Competition, Singapore Gardeners’ Cup, Landscape Design Challenge and the Penjing and Artistic Stone Exhibition and Competition.

 ^{[1] The eight sections are Vanda alliance (excluding Phalaenopsis), Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum alliance, Dendrobium, Oncidium alliance, Bulbophyllum, Cattleya alliance, and Miscellaneous.}

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