Sentosa hosts Singapore Dog Festival from 16 October
Published on 10/11/2026 at 07:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Sentosa hosts Singapore Dog Festival 2026 at Palawan Green from 16 October to 1 November 2026.
- The festival includes a marketplace, live entertainment, interactive experiences and activities for dogs and their owners.
- Public festival days begin on 17 October 2026, while 16 October is an exclusive opening day.
- Sentosa is a 500-hectare island resort managed by Sentosa Development Corporation in Singapore.
Sentosa hosts Singapore Dog Festival 2026 from 16 October to 1 November 2026 at Palawan Green in Singapore. The island resort has chosen a dog-focused public programme for three weekends, with the event also extending across selected weekdays.
Singapore Dog Festival brings a dog-first programme to Palawan Green
The festival is scheduled to bring together approximately 50 local and regional brands, alongside shopping, food and refreshments, stage programmes, live entertainment, interactive experiences and fringe activities. The official festival programme also lists activities for dogs and their owners at Palawan Green.
Sentosa Development Corporation presents the event as a dog-first festival rather than a general island celebration. A Mardi Gras Parade is among the listed programme elements, giving the October and November dates a direct connection with the venue's visitor offer and its pet-friendly positioning.
Sentosa links the festival to its island resort setting
Sentosa is a 500-hectare island resort located within 15 minutes of Singapore's central business and shopping districts, according to the operator. It is managed by Sentosa Development Corporation, a statutory board established on 1 September 1972.
That setting gives the festival a distinct practical shape: Palawan Green is one part of a wider resort island containing beaches, attractions, rainforest areas and transport links. The island operator's background places the festival within a destination that combines leisure facilities with conserved natural areas. Visitors therefore encounter a dedicated event venue rather than a city-centre exhibition hall.
Visiting Sentosa: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Singapore Dog Festival 2026 runs from 16 October to 1 November 2026 at Palawan Green. The first public festival day is 17 October 2026; 16 October is an exclusive opening day.
- The operator lists event hours of 4pm to 9pm from Monday to Thursday and 3pm to 9pm from Friday to Sunday. The main marketplace, stage programmes and activities are concentrated on the Friday-to-Sunday festival days.
- Palawan Green can be reached by Sentosa Express from VivoCity, leaving the train at Beach Station and walking towards the venue. Bus 123 also stops at Beach Station, and Beach Station is the nearest car park.
- Only pet dogs are allowed at the Singapore Dog Festival. Dogs are not allowed on the Sentosa Express, Beach Shuttle or public transport such as Bus 123, so the transport plan matters for visitors travelling with an animal.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Sentosa
When does Singapore Dog Festival take place at Sentosa?
Singapore Dog Festival 2026 is scheduled for 16 October to 1 November 2026 at Palawan Green. Public festival days begin on 17 October 2026.
Where is Sentosa and how do you get there?
Sentosa is an island resort in Singapore. Visitors can take the Sentosa Express to Beach Station, use Bus 123 or walk towards the venue from the station.
What is Sentosa?
Sentosa is a 500-hectare island resort managed by Sentosa Development Corporation. It contains beaches, attractions, nature areas and resort facilities in Singapore.
