Wave Plaza & PAssion Wave @ JLG programmes
Enjoy family-friendly arts, crafts, music and cultural activities at Wave Plaza and PAssion Wave @ Jurong Lake Gardens. Highlights include lantern riddles, creative workshops, puppet shows, live performances, a lantern trail, animation screening, night dragon boat paddling and more.
Last updated on 29 September 2026
Lantern Riddles
📅 21 to 25 September 2026 (Mon – Fri)
📍 Wave Plaza, Lakeside Garden
⏰ 7pm – 9pm
Gather the family and put your wits to the test! Under the warm glow of lanterns, unravel traditional riddles for an evening of laughter, friendly competition, and festive fun. Can't make it down? Tune in to our official radio station Love 97.2 to catch the riddles on air — and win prizes (14 - 18 Sep only)!
Roving Art Studio by National Gallery Singapore
📅 19, 20, 26, 27 September 2026 (Weekends)
📍 Wave Plaza, Lakeside Garden
⏰ 6:30pm – 10:30pm
The Roving Art Studio transforms the festival grounds into a living gallery, showcasing nature-inspired masterpieces from the National Collection.
Get hands-on with an activity inspired by Georgette Chen's Still Life (Moon Festival Table) — draw a self-portrait or your own family's special celebration. Then head to our Lotus in a Breeze photo spot, where you can "paint" the scene just like an artist and see the park's flora through a whole new lens.
Taman Jurong CACC PAssion Arts Festival: Slow Threads
📅 19 – 20 September 2026
📍 Wave Plaza, Lakeside Garden
⏰ 7pm – 9:30pm
Arts activities (19 and 20 Sep)
Get hands-on with a range of craft activities across both days! On 19 and 20 September, collage a personal journal page from everyday scraps in Junk Journalling, or hand-stitch your very own stress doll to take home. Returning on 20 September are three additional activities — punch-needle your way into a bold textile piece, swirl pigments into one-of-a-kind marbled paper coasters, or weave a delicate satin ornament to hang from your lantern. Every activity is designed to be tactile, meditative, and deeply satisfying. No experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to make something with your hands.
Performances (20 Sep)
As the sun sets over the lake, the stage comes alive. Kick off the evening with enchanting puppet storytelling – handcrafted characters weaving tales of community and wonder for all ages. Next, the New Gen Wind Symphony takes over with a heartfelt, genre-spanning set that's homegrown and full of energy. The puppets return for a second showing with a brand new story, before a live busker closes the night with an intimate, unhurried set under the open sky. The perfect end to an evening of making, magic, and togetherness.
About the Puppet Shows
Two delightful performances await the little ones! Sweetheart the Clown and Baby Pinky kick things off with a whirlwind of fun — expect laugh-out-loud ventriloquism, interactive magic, and balloon sculpting packed into a 30-minute show full of audience interaction and delightful surprises. Then, Sweetheart returns with Ting Tong the panda, who loves to dance and sing silly songs that kids can grooooove to in a mass dance!
About Arpeggiosg
Introducing Arpeggiosg, where music comes together in harmony. 🎶Founded in 2018, Arpeggiosg brings the joy of live music to weddings, events, and celebrations — creating heartfelt moments and bringing people together through the beauty of music. Follow and tag @arpeggiosg on Instagram — we’d love to celebrate and share these special moments with you!
About New Gen Wind Symphony
New Gen Wind Symphony was founded in November 2014 by twelve passionate youths, led by Ethan Peck. What began as informal jam sessions grew into a full community band, driven by the enthusiasm of founding Music Director Dorean Tan. In January 2017, the band officially joined Taman Jurong Community Arts and Culture Club as an Interest Group. Today, under the direction of Vincent Lee, the band is dedicated to inspiring young musicians and bringing music to the community — guided by their motto, "Forging Friendships Through Music."
ArtsEverywhere @ CDC performances
📅 19, 26 September 2026 (Saturdays)
📍 Wave Plaza, Lakeside Garden
⏰ 6:30pm – 9:30pm
ArtsEverywhere @ CDC brings quality arts performances and experiences to the heartlands, making the arts a natural and accessible part of everyday neighbourhood life. From large-scale performances by established arts groups to intimate street performances by local artists, there is something for everyone regardless of age, background or familiarity with the arts.
19 Sep programme
Two exciting performances await at Jurong Lake Gardens on 19 September. Open Score Project opens the evening with The People's Orchestra — weaving music from various cultures that shapes our multifaceted identity, from the Chinese erhu to the oud and wooden flutes, as Eastern folk instruments and Western strings resonate congruently with one another in a celebration of unity within diversity for Mid-Autumn Festival, a season of reunion and renewal. Later in the evening, The DanceSport Academy transforms the neighbourhood into a communal ballroom with Tea Dance: As We Cha Cha & Jive — taking its cue from the beloved 90s community song "As We Walk to the Right", inviting residents to move together as they learn Cha Cha and Jive.
26 Sep programme
Two exciting performances await at Jurong Lake Gardens on 26 September. Kenchana Jazz, led by crooner Rudy Djoe, presents Wayang Mobil: Moonlight Romance — a warm and elegant journey through timeless melodies, familiar favourites and songs of romance. With the spirit of "LAST TIME or DULU-DULU," the performance revisits songs that have endured through the years, blending jazz and Latin rhythms with Malay, English and Chinese songs alongside beloved regional classics, bringing together music across cultures and generations in a relaxed and heartfelt celebration. Later in the evening, ScRach MarcS takes over with an interactive showcase exploring how movement responds to other art forms, bringing together two exciting pairings — Breaking x Silat by Sean & Hafeez, and Hip Hop x Beatboxing by Aryll & Terence — before wrapping up with a community jam for everyone, led by emcee Alif.
Fringe activity: Communal graphic score by PLAY!
Music is as much visual and physical as it is auditory. We take everyday objects that remind us of home (chairs, tables, lamps) and turn them into graphic scores. Placed around JLG with paints and markers next to them, people are invited to respond to the music/dance of the event and create their own communal score.
Collect: South West limited edition collectible by South West CDC
The South West Limited Edition Collectible is a collaboration with local artist Elisa Liu. At each ArtsEverywhere @ CDC event, we will distribute one unique card. There are six collectible cards inspired by recognisable landmarks and cultural icons across the South West District. Once you've collected all six cards, share a photo of your completed collection on Instagram and use the hashtags #SWIcons, #SouthWestCDC and #ArtsEverywhereCDC for a chance to receive a mystery gift. Terms and conditions apply. Today's featured cards are the Cloud Pagoda (19 Sept) and Rasau Walk (26 Sept). Head over to the booth to collect yours! Remember to follow @southwest.cdc on Instagram to find out when and where the next ArtsEverywhere @ CDC event will be held.
About Open Score Project
Open Score Project (OSP), founded by Gildon Choo in 2018, is a syncretic music ensemble comprising musicians from different cultural backgrounds and musical influences. OSP aims to pioneer sound that reflects Singapore's identity and cultural diversity, drawing inspiration upon the various musical traditions of Singapore in its original works and arrangements. OSP believes in bringing people together through music-making, and advocates for bridging people of different cultural landscapes through artistic exchanges and collaboration. OSP's most recent works include "A Sea of Stories", a commission by the Esplanade, "Palindrome", a highlight of A Date with Tradition in conjunction with Singapore Night Festival, and featured as a main act in Chingay Parade from 2023 to 2025. OSP has represented Singapore in arts festivals in countries such as Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and China.
About The DanceSport Academy
Recognised for its specialised training in Latin and Standard Ballroom, The DanceSport Academy (TDA) is one of Singapore's established DanceSport academies, dedicated to developing dancers through quality training, strong techniques and a passion for performance. Led by National DanceSport Champions Melvin and Sharon, TDA offers a vibrant and progressive environment where dancers of all levels can build confidence, express their creativity and discover their potential. With a commitment to excellence, artistry and the joy of dance, TDA continues to inspire dancers to learn, perform and grow.
About Kenchana Jazz
Kenchana Jazz is a Singapore-based ensemble dedicated to celebrating timeless melodies through Jazz, Latin and Bossa Nova influences, while showcasing the rich musical heritage of the Malay Archipelago. The group is known for presenting familiar classics in elegant and accessible arrangements that appeal to audiences of diverse backgrounds. Led by crooner Rudy Djoe, a versatile vocalist known for his warm, soulful voice and performances across Singapore's Malay and English entertainment scene, Kenchana Jazz presents a tasteful and sophisticated musical experience featuring a blend of Jazz, Latin and Bossa Nova favourites alongside beloved regional classics from across Asia and the Nusantara. Joining him is a featured songbird vocalist, adding further warmth, charm and variety to the programme. Together with a classy ensemble of accomplished musicians, they create an engaging musical journey that is both refined and enjoyable.
About ScRach MarcS
ScRach MarcS hopes to constantly innovate and push artistic boundaries through works that are a celebration of movement and expression, reflecting the here and now. As active practitioners who engage in an extensive range of performance formats, they blend their knowledge of relevancy with a deeper reflection — where the viscerality of movements contain the rich embodied knowledge. Their works are constantly in conversation between the vernacular perspective and the critical provocation of hierarchy, challenging how power shifts across various spheres — from San Francisco Hip Hop International Festival (USA), Street Jam (KR), Street Dance of China (CN), Japan Dance Delight (JP) to the Singaporean landscape; Singapore International Festival of the Arts (SIFA), Dan:s Festival (Esplanade), Night Festival, F1 Singapore Grand Prix, Contact Festival and various commissioned works.
Music performances by ART:DIS artistes
📅 27 September 2026
📍 Wave Plaza, Lakeside Garden
⏰ 7pm – 9pm
Celebrate the magic of inclusive arts with an evening of live music by three talented ART:DIS artistes. Come early, stay a while, and let the music move you!
Mediacorp Lantern Trail and animation screening 新传媒灯笼园游会
📅 20 September 2026
📍 Wave Plaza, Lakeside Garden and Ficus Lawn, Chinese Garden
⏰ 6pm – 7:30pm
🔗 Find out more here (opens in new tab) [Fully Registered]
Mediacorp Lantern Trail 新传媒灯笼园游会 is a family-centric Mid-Autumn Festival celebration that brings together multiple generations to reconnect with the rich traditions of Chinese culture. Set against the scenic backdrop of Jurong Lake Gardens, the event aims to rekindle the joy of lantern processions and preserve a cherished cultural heritage for future generations.
Participants will embark on a symbolic lantern trail, carrying illuminated lanterns through the gardens before gathering at the finale screening area for the premiere of Lil Wild.
Lil Wild in the Big City is a new animated kids’ series by Mediacorp about a lovable group of animal friends navigating friendship, big feelings and growing up together. In this Moon Lantern Festival episode, Meep stays up past his bedtime and turns into one very cranky little tiger, leaving his friends to help him calm down before the celebrations go off track.
Come join the Lil Wild gang and watch this special Moon Lantern Festival episode at the Lantern Festival Trail!
Night dragonboat tours by PAssion Wave @ JLG
📅 26 September 2026
📍PAssion Wave @ Jurong Lake Gardens, Lakeside Garden
⏰6pm –10pm (four sessions)
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The night dragon boat paddling experience is a new initiative by PAssion Wave @ Jurong Lake Gardens, marking the first night dragon boating that has been introduced as part of Lights by the Lake at Jurong Lake Gardens. Participants can look forward to an exciting paddling experience along the lake at night, while also discovering the rich heritage of the Chinese Garden.
PAssion Wave @ JLG Programmes
📍 Viewing Gallery (Level 2), PAssion Wave @ JLG
Get hands-on this Mid-Autumn with a weekend of creative activities for the whole family! Whether you're discovering the elegance of Chinese calligraphy, losing yourself in the meditative patterns of Zentangle, or shaping a charming clay lantern keychain to take home, there's something for everyone to enjoy. No experience needed — just come with an open mind and leave with a festive keepsake to remember the night by.
Chinese Calligraphy
📅 26 and 27 September 2026
⏰ 3pm - 6pm
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Discover the beauty of Chinese calligraphy through a hands-on introduction to basic brush strokes and techniques. Participants can try their hand at this traditional art form and bring home a special piece of calligraphy created by the trainer.
Art of Zentangle
📅 26 September 2026 (Saturday)
⏰3pm – 5pm
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Unwind and get creative with the Art of Zentangle, an easy-to-learn and relaxing method of drawing using simple, structured patterns. In this 30-minute guided session, participants will create Mid-Autumn Festival-inspired designs. No art experience is required, making it suitable for everyone.
Clay Lantern Keychain Craft
📅 26 and 27 September 2026
⏰3pm – 6pm
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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival by crafting your very own Clay Lantern Keychain! Inspired by the warmth and togetherness of the festival, participants will use cheerful shades of yellow, orange and blue to create a charming lantern keychain to bring home as a keepsake.