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| Starts | 13 Apr 2025 (Sun) (ONE day only) | ||
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| Location | Istana |
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In celebration of Hari Raya Puasa and Labour Day, the next Istana Open House (IOH) will be held on Sunday, 13 April 2025, from 8.30am to 6.00pm.
Members of the public can tour the Istana’s grounds and soak in the festive atmosphere through vibrant cultural and music performances and activities.
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- Performances and Activity Booths
- Touring the Istana Grounds
- Snacks and Merchandise
- Admission Details
- Programme for Hari Raya and Labour Day Istana Open House
- Admission Fees to Enter the Istana Grounds
Performances and Activity Booths
Visitors of all ages can look forward to various fun activities and live performances throughout the day. This includes arts-related activities such as batik painting, portrait art, immersive storytelling, mobile photography and ukulele workshops. Visitors can try their hand at a golf putting challenge and a scavenger hunt.
There will be a series of cultural music and dance performances from 10.00am to 4.30pm (last performance). These include traditional Malay music, ukulele renditions of Hari Raya songs, as well as Malay, Chinese and Indian cultural dance and choir performances by student groups.
The performances will be presented by NTUC Club, Gendang Akustika, LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore, Zhonghua Primary School, Woodlands Secondary School, Changkat Primary School, East Spring Primary School, Sembawang Primary School, and Millennia Institute.
Please refer below for the full programme.
Touring the Istana Grounds
Visitors are welcome to explore the Istana grounds, including the storied architecture and unique flora and fauna[1]. Self-guided tours of the Istana Villa are available from 8.30am to 6.00pm, where visitors can view a collection of State Gifts presented to Singapore’s leaders. Visitors who have pre-registered for the guided Istana Heritage Tour will tour the grounds during their chosen timeslot between 9.00am and 4.00pm.
Snacks and Merchandise
There will be food and beverage stalls, as well as merchandise booths with limited-edition Istana souvenirs and President’s Challenge souvenirs. Only cashless payments via the Credit/Debit Card and QR Code[2] will be accepted.
Admission Details
Entry to the Istana grounds during the Istana Open House will be via the Main Gate at Orchard Road. The nearest MRT station is the Dhoby Ghaut MRT interchange, which is less than five minutes away by foot. Entry may be restricted due to capacity or inclement weather.
Entry to the Istana grounds is free for Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents, and migrant domestic workers accompanying families. Other visitors are required to pay an admission fee of $20 per adult and $10 per child (4 to 12 years). Additional fees apply for other activities, such as the guided Istana Heritage Tour and visiting the Istana Villa.
Please refer below for fees for admission into the Istana grounds and Istana Villa, and the Istana Heritage Tour (fully booked). Only cashless payments via Credit/Debit Card and QR Code will be accepted.
All proceeds from the entrance into the Istana grounds, tours, and the Istana and President’s Challenge merchandise booth, are non-refundable and will support the President’s Challenge beneficiaries.
More information can be found here
Programme for Hari Raya and Labour Day Istana Open House
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Performances | ||
| 10.00am to 10.30am | Traditional Malay Music Performance by Gendang Akustika | Main Tent |
| 10.45am to 11.15am | Ukulele Performance Featuring Hari Raya Songs by NTUC Club | Main Tent |
| 11.30am to 12.00pm | Indian Dance Performance by Zhonghua Primary School | Main Tent |
| 12.15pm to 12.45pm | Music & Dance Performance by LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore | Main Tent |
| 1.00pm to 1.30pm | Malay Dance Performance by Woodlands Secondary School | Main Tent |
| 2.00pm to 2.30pm | Choir Performance by Changkat Primary School | Main Tent |
| 3.00pm to 3.30pm | Indian Dance Performance by East Spring Primary School | Main Tent |
| 3.45pm to 4.15pm | Chinese Dance (The Little Nonya) Performance by Sembawang Primary School | Main Tent |
| 4.30pm to 5.00pm | Malay Dance Performance by Millennia Institute | Main Tent |
| Activity Booths | ||
| 8.30am to 6.00pm | Visitors can look forward to a wide range of activities, including arts-related activities like batik painting, portrait art, immersive storytelling, mobile photography and ukulele workshops, fun challenges, and a scavenger hunt to engage the whole family. Visit activity booths by social services agencies (SSAs) like Caring Singapore and Singapore Children’s Society to learn more about their support and upliftment for beneficiaries. Handcrafted cookies by MINDS Bakers will also be available for sale. All proceeds from the entry to the Istana grounds, tours as well as Istana and President’s Challenge merchandise booth will go to benefitting organisations supported by the President’s Challenge. Proceeds from the social service agencies’ booths will go to the agencies themselves. | Main Tent |
| Guided Tours | ||
| 9.00am – 4.00pm | Istana Heritage Tour* *Tour slots have been fully booked. Hourly tours start from 9.00am, with the last tour departing at 4.00pm. | Istana Heritage Tour Booth near the Main Entrance |
| Snacks and Merchandise | ||
| 8.30am – 6.00pm | Food Stalls | Food Tent |
| Drinks Booths | Food Tent | |
| Istana and President’s Challenge Merchandise Booth | Main Tent | |
Admission Fees to Enter the Istana Grounds
| Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents** | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Free | $20.00 |
| Children (4 to 12 years) | Free | $10.00 |
| Children (Below 4 years) | Free | Free |
*All fees collected will go towards the benefitting organisations supported by the President’s Challenge.
**Including migrant domestic workers accompanying families.
ADMISSION FEES FOR THE ISTANA VILLA
| Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Self-guided | Self-guided | |
| Adult | $2.00 | $10.00 |
| Children (4 to 12 years) | $2.00 | $5.00 |
| Children (Below 4 years) | Free | Free |
*All fees collected are non-refundable will go towards the benefitting organisations supported by the President’s Challenge.
FEES FOR THE ISTANA HERITAGE TOUR*
| Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $8.00 | $30.00 |
| Children (4 to 12 years) | $4.00 | $12.00 |
| Children (Below 4 years) | Free | Free |
| Family Package for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents (2 adults + 2 children, aged 4 to 12 years) | $22.00 | Non-eligible |
*The guided Istana Heritage Tour is conducted by volunteers from NParks. Tours for the Hari Raya – Labour Day IOH 2025 have been fully booked through online pre-registration. All fees collected are non-refundable will go towards the benefitting organisations supported by the President’s Challenge.
For more information on tour availability and pre-registration details for the next IOH, please visit here.
[1] The Istana Main Building is currently closed for restoration until further notice.
[2] Participating payment merchants include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, JCB, Bank of China, Citibank, DBS, ICBC, Maybank, OCBC, PayNow, Standard Chartered, and UOB.
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