FAQS
SIFA takes a hiatus in 2020
In light of the recent measures announced by the Singapore government to help curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Arts House Limited (AHL), together with festival commissioner National Arts Council (NAC), regretfully announces that the 43rd edition of the Singapore International Festival of Arts 2020 (SIFA 2020) will no longer take place from 15 to 31 May 2020.
Ticketing and refunds
SIFA 2020 has been cancelled and full refunds will be provided.
General
Under the helm of Festival Director Gaurav Kripalani from 2018–2020, SIFA continues its festival mission to champion the creation and presentation of Singaporean and international works. At SIFA 2020, The Arts House will once again be transformed into the Festival House. With meaningful engagement opportunities from artist talks, workshops, discussions and the festival bar—House Pour, the Festival House breaks down the walls between artists and audiences to create unique experiences and inspire artistic encounters.
SIFA is the official acronym of Singapore International Festival of Arts.
Ticketing
SIFA 2020 Programmes & Festival House
Alternatively, you can write to us at sifa@artshouse.sg with your request to be updated on the statuses of certain shows.
Get Involved
SIFA is made possible because of passionate individuals like yourself who love and wish to contribute to the arts.
SIFA 2019 is currently recruiting Festival Ambassadors who will be instrumental in making the festival a success.
To be a Festival Ambassador, do register your interest or share your questions about the programme at sifavolunteer@artshouse.sg.
Closing date for SIFA Festival Ambassador registration will be on Friday, 27 March 2020.