National Day Istana Open House With Live Performances & Activity Booths

Jul 19, 2023

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The National Day Istana Open House (IOH) will be held on Sunday, 23 July 2022, 8.30 am to 6 pm.

Venue: The Istana
Date: 23 July 2023, 8.30am to 6.00pm
Admission: Free for Singapore Citizens and PRs

The National Day Istana Open House (IOH) will be held on Sunday, 23 July 2023, 8.30am to 6.00pm. The IOH will be open to all visitors and they will have the opportunity to explore the newly enhanced Swan Pond, enjoy the Japanese Garden, and the inclusive garden.

Live Performance & Activity Booths

Families can also participate in various engaging activities, including viewing several musical performances at the IOH performed by various schools and groups as well as various craft and games activities. There will even be a mini-playground at near to the main tent too!

See the full list of activities.

Tours, Food Trucks and Booths

The Istana Main Building Guided Tour will depart every 30 minutes from 9.30am to 5.00pm and the Nature Guided Tour will be depart every hour from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

There will also be food and beverage stalls, food trucks, as well as merchandise booths with limited-edition Istana souvenirs and President’s Challenge souvenirs, including Food Trucks by Old Chang Kee and SG Food Truck, Food Stalls by Chulop, Epik Kebabs, State of Affairs and Udders Ice Cream, and Drinks Booths sponsored by Pokka Pte Ltd

Admission

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents enter for free as well as children below 4 years old. Other visitors will pay a fee of $2 for admission. Do take note that admission into the IOH is subject to security checks. Pointed and sharp objects (e.g., knives of any size, fork, scissors), flammable items (e.g., lighter), tripods and canned items (e.g., canned drinks) are not allowed.

Fees are applicable for entry to the Istana Main Building Guided Tour and Nature Guided Tour.

Entry Into The Istana Main Building