Singapore Dog Festival 2026 Sentosa: Dates, Hours and Free Days

Dates, hours and tickets

Sentosa's listing has the festival running 16 October to 1 November 2026, presented by Income Insurance. But the organiser's own FAQ says Friday 16 October is an exclusive opening day, so for most of us it starts Saturday 17 October, the date in our post. Our October 2026 events round-up has the day-by-day breakdown.

From 19 October, Monday to Thursday is 4pm to 9pm with a free playscape. Weekends are 3pm to 9pm and ticketed. Sentosa Islander members get $2 off single-day adult tickets and multi passes, and $1 off child tickets, through the MySentosa app.

What there is to do

The centrepiece is a giant playscape for dogs, built this year as an oversized sensory garden with winding paths and obstacles. Around it: a marketplace of about 50 local and regional brands per the organiser, a food village with treats for humans and dogs, and a stage with expert talks and demos by day and live bands in the evening.

There are also Pilates sessions with your dog, from $12, on 25 October and 1 November at 6pm, per the festival info in our post. Goodie bags are capped at 300 a day.

The Halloween weekend

The last weekend, 30 October to 1 November, goes Halloween, with costume activities for dogs and kids. The festival is also running a parade on 31 October, which our post says is an attempt at Singapore's biggest Halloween parade. If your dog tolerates a costume for more than four minutes, this is the weekend to go.

House rules for dogs

Only dogs are allowed, no other pets. Dogs must be on a leash the whole time and owners clean up after them. Palawan Green is by Palawan Beach, a short walk from Beach Station on the Sentosa Express.

FAQs

When is the Singapore Dog Festival 2026?

Open to the public 17 October to 1 November 2026 at Palawan Green, Sentosa (16 October is an exclusive opening day per the organiser). Friday to Sunday 3pm to 9pm, ticketed; Monday to Thursday from 19 October, 4pm to 9pm, free playscape.

Is the Singapore Dog Festival free?

The playscape is free to enter Monday to Thursday from 19 October, 4pm to 9pm. Friday to Sunday needs a ticket, sold on Ticketmelon. Dogs do not need a ticket.

Can I bring my dog to the Singapore Dog Festival?

Yes, dogs are the whole point. They must be on a leash at all times and owners must clean up after them. Other pets are not allowed.

How do I get to Palawan Green?

Take the Sentosa Express to Beach Station, then walk to Palawan Green by Palawan Beach.

Is there a Halloween event at the Singapore Dog Festival?

Yes. The final weekend, 30 October to 1 November, has Halloween activities, and a costume parade is planned for 31 October.