Clear your calendars, because Singapore’s 61st birthday bash is about to be absolute fire. National Day Parade 2026 is officially returning to the National Stadium, and they are taking this year’s motto—“Majulah Singapura, Go Beyond!”—very seriously by dialing the spectacle all the way up. Here’s the ultimate guide to experience NDP 2026 in Singapore:
NDP 2026 Tickets & Balloting Updates
Official NDP 2026 tickets were free and distributed only through a public application and balloting system. The ballot has now closed, with successful applicants notified from June 15 to 17, 2026. If you did not secure tickets, you can still join the celebrations through public previews, flypast viewing areas, and community festivals.
National Day Parade 2026 Fireworks: Dates, Timings, and Locations
- Location: National Stadium & Kallang Basin
- Time: From 7:30 PM onwards
- Dates:
- NDP Previews: Saturday, 25 July & Saturday, 1 August 2026
- National Day Parade: Sunday, 9 August 2026
Bonus NDP Concert Fireworks
- Location: The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay
- Time: At the end of the concert (Starts at 7:45 PM)
- Date: Sunday, 2 August 2026
NDP 2026 RSAF Island Flypast and State Flag Timings
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will bring the celebrations directly to the public through extensive aerial displays and it is scheduled to take place on 9 August 2026 between 5:30 PM and 6:20 PM.
- The Main Event: The traditional State Flag Flypast will soar directly over the Kallang Basin during the main parade on 9 August.
- Heartland Flypasts: Residents staying outside the city center can look forward to the RSAF Island Flypast. A convoy of fighter jets and military helicopters carrying the national flag will traverse multiple residential neighborhoods across Singapore.
Top National Day 2026 Events Around Singapore
1. Gardens by the Bay & Mediacorp National Day Concert
| Detail | Information |
| Date & Time | 2 August 2026 • Carnival starts: 4:30 PM • Concert starts: 7:45 PM |
| Location | The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay |
| Highlights | • Live music from Olivia Ong, Benjamin Kheng, Hady Mirza, and 53A • Free popcorn, candy floss, and ice cream • Local food trucks, carnival games, and AR costume booths |
| Admission | FREE (Concludes with a dedicated fireworks display) |
| Official Info | Visit Gardens by the Bay |
2. Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis 2026
| Detail | Information |
| Date & Time | 1 August – 5 September 2026 • Fri–Sat: 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM • Sun–Thu: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Location | Waterloo Centre, Bras Basah MRT, Stamford Place, and National Museum (Note: National Museum zone ends 12 August) |
| Highlights | • Immersive night-time art and light activation trail • Five distinct experiential light installation zones inspired by Singaporean heritage and local folklore |
| Admission | FREE |
| Official Info | Visit National Heritage Board |
3. SingNation! National Community Sing-Along
| Detail | Information |
| Date & Time | 8 August 2026 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Location | Capitol Singapore Outdoor Plaza |
| Highlights | • Massive open-air public choir event • Sing along to iconic, well-loved National Day theme songs accompanied live by the Voices of Singapore (VOS) Band |
| Admission | FREE |
| Official Info | Visit Voices of Singapore |
4. Istana Open House (National Day Edition)
| Detail | Information |
| Date & Time | 26 July 2026 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Location | The Istana Grounds |
| Highlights | • Rare public access to the President’s official residence • Family picnic spaces, live cultural performances, and guided property tours |
| Admission | • FREE for Singapore Citizens, PRs, and migrant workers • Standard International Visitors: $20 (Adults), $10 (Children) • Kids under 4 enter free |
| Official Info | Visit The Istana Official Website |
5. NTUC NDP Bay Celebrations
| Detail | Information |
| Date & Time | July & August 2026 (Exact dates TBA) |
| Location | The Promontory @ Marina Bay |
| Highlights | • Large-scale live broadcast screening of the National Day Parade right by the waterfront • Family fringe activities and live entertainment |
| Admission | FREE (Public ticket balloting required) |
| Official Info | Visit NTUC U Portal |
Bookmark your favorite National Day 2026 event dates, coordinate your fireworks viewing spots early, and check the official links provided in the tables above for live schedule updates. Happy 61st Birthday, Singapore! “Majulah Singapura, Go Beyond!”
