Launch Ceremony
(By Invite Only)
Friday, 12 Sep 2025
7–8pm
River Promenade in front of UOB Plaza
Join us in celebrating the 9th edition of the Singapore River Festival at our official launch ceremony, graced by our Guest-of-Honour, Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development.
This year’s edition marks a special milestone — the first-ever Design Edition, presented in collaboration with Singapore Design Week, celebrating heritage, community bonding, creativity and sustainability along the Singapore River.
Enjoy a captivating musical performance by yIN Harmony, known for blending diverse ethnic elements, and experience River of Dreams — a storytelling show that ends with a finale song generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) through the contribution of your dream.
As part of the Symphony of Lights, the lights on Cavenagh Bridge will dance in sync with every River of Dreams show — beginning with this special opening night.
Symphony of Lights
12 – 21 Sep 2025
Various timings between 7.30pm and 11pm daily
Experience the Symphony of Lights — a nightly visual spectacle that transforms Cavenagh, Read, and Robertson Bridges into nighttime showpieces along the Singapore River. For the first time, designers were invited to create bespoke lightscapes for each bridge, drawing inspiration from the character and stories of the surrounding quays.
Don’t miss River of Dreams, where the lights from Cavenagh Bridge will dance in perfect synchrony with every show — adding a breathtaking layer to this immersive storytelling experience.
Powered by clean energy, Symphony of Lights brings together design, rhythm, and sustainability in a celebration of the river’s enduring spirit.
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Cavenagh Bridge
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Read Bridge
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Robertson Bridge
Event Highlights
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Boat Quay Waterfront
Experience a riverside spectacle of light and projection shows, as the river comes alive to tell its story — ending with an AI-generated finale song co-created by you and the community.
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CQ @ Clarke Quay
Bring your furry friends for a fun-filled day by the river — with pet cruises, obstacle courses, challenges, treat workshops, and even a nostalgic 80s pawty where pets and fur parents can have fun together!
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Robertson Quay
Shop consciously at an artisanal market, join upcycling workshops, and catch outdoor movie with your own headsets — all celebrating greener living along the river.
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Clarke Quay Central
Join My Melody and Kuromi on a fun Sanrio Character Walk! Visit checkpoints, collect stamps, and discover fascinating facts about the Singapore River in this adorable adventure, suitable for all ages.