ARTBOX CAMP 2026 at Singapore EXPO
We’re sorry if you missed ARTBOX 2025, but fret not, because ARTBOX CAMP is here for the 2026 edition of the annual creative festival. Like its name suggests, visitors are sure to leave as happy campers, as there are over 250 food and retail booths to visit, tons of freebies to snag, and exclusive Wiggle Wiggle merch up for grabs.
Here’s what went down during our visit to the bustling festive market, from the most unique vendors worth making a beeline for, to key experiences you wouldn’t want to miss.
What is ARTBOX?
Image credit: ARTBOX Singapore
But first, what’s ARTBOX, for those who are going for the first time? Singapore got our very first Artbox back in 2017, 3 years after the first edition launched in Thailand as a whole street market housed in shipping containers.
Fast forward to 2025, where we saw ARTBOX EVERYDAY with its theme of ubiquity; this year, they’re going CAMP – a festival for discovery and experimentation across art, fashion, food, lifestyle, and entertainment.
When is ARTBOX Camp 2026?
Image credit: Visit Singapore
ARTBOX Camp 2026 will take place over 2 weekends: from 3rd-5th April 2026, as well as 10th-12th April 2026, at Singapore EXPO Hall 3.
What can I expect at ARTBOX Camp 2026?
This year, ARTBOX Camp 2026 is said to take on multiple formats and disciplines, with experimental showcases, immersive installations, pop-up encounters and more – a living, evolving creative camp that is shaped by visitors’ participation and how it inspires creators.
Wiggle Wiggle exclusive showcase
South Korean brand Wiggle Wiggle made waves in 2025, with a Wiggle Wiggle hotel-themed pop-up, and even a Singapore Flyer takeover. At ARTBOX Camp 2026, they’re the anchor showcase of the event, with exclusive products and IRL activations starring their ultra cute characters. For starters, you literally can’t miss the 2 massive inflatables of not-so Little Play Bunny and Wiggle Bear himself.
Wiggle Wiggle is also widely known for their range of adorable merch, so swing by the dedicated Wiggle Wiggle retail zone. Apart from their cutesy everyday essentials, there are also ARTBOX Camp 2026 exclusives to bring home, such as this foldable camp chair ($20) and flower-shaped cushion ($35).
Image adapted from: @artbox_singapore via Instagram
As an added bonus, swing by the Singapore Red Cross Vitality Outpost on week 2 of ARTBOX Camp 2026 – that’s 10th-12th April 2026 – to participate in a blood donation drive. Not only will you be saving lives with your donated blood, successful donors also receive a free Wiggle Wiggle duffel bag.
Collaboration with FOMO Art Weekend organisers
Consider this your heads up if you’re into illustrated art – ARTBOX Camp 2026 is collaborating with the organisers of FOMO Art Weekend, @oicsingapore and @thirtytwocm, to bring together a community of illustrators from all over the world. Trust us when we say it’s pretty dang hard to not part with your hard-earned cash here; talented artists are plentiful at the Camp Market.
We stopped by BornCute, which lived up to its name with their adorable cat-themed stickers (from $2/piece), but it was their DIY keychains that stole our hearts. For $16, you get to play dress-up by snapping outfits and accessories with magnets onto an acrylic cat template.
Meanwhile, Sabi’s booth is stocked full with pretty temporary tattoos (from $3/piece) that can last as short as 3 days, or as long as a few weeks. In particular, their Winnie the Pooh and Pokémon ones stood out the most to us.
No prizes for guessing what Jelly Caricature does best. They’re offering live caricature drawings that start from $15. On the left of their booth, they’ve got a Jelly Podtraits (from $10) which essentially functions as a photobooth experience minus the camera – simply keep still for 5 minutes in front of a mirror, and you’ll receive a lovely hand-drawn strip of 3 photos to keep.
They’re also launching new gachapon-style portraits ($10) that feature randomly-selected frames; we heard the secret frame design’s the only one illustrated in colour, so feel free to try your luck.
Family-friendly installations & activities
Those wondering if ARTBOX Camp 2026 is worth heading down for some wholesome family fun, the answer is a resounding yes. They’ve incorporated a slew of new kid-friendly installations and features, so the little ones are sure to have a whale of a time here too.
They’ve managed to build a whole indoor playground within the premises. The best part is, 1 child is entitled to 10-minutes of free playtime with every adult who has paid for an ARTBOX Camp 2026 ticket.
To be completely honest, scaling the 2 storey-tall structure was pretty nerve-wracking, and the slide down took me by surprise at how quick it was, so you might want to keep a watchful eye on your children as they run amok.
Another free kid-centric activity that’s bundled with your ticket can be found at The Creative Nook. It’s a playspace where children can let their creative juices flow by taking part in various workshops that typically cost $10 each, but if your tot is one of the first 100 children daily, they get to have a go at one completely FOC.
Image credit: Khoo Yong Hao
Some of the workshops they can try their hand at include Rice Mosaic Art, Rainbow Rice Sensory Play, and DIY Tote Bag Painting. To keep in line with the whole camp theme, kids can also mess about with some DIY Tent Painting for $15.
Most games in the arcade zone cost 2 tokens, or $4.
Finally, we also spotted quite a few children crowded around The Arcade People Hideout. Once again, they’ve graced ARTBOX with their retro-style arcade set-up, so folks of all ages can go for rounds of Mario Kart, shoot some hoops at the basketball game, bust a move on the Dance Dance Revolution machine, or engage in a heated air hockey match.
Load up on heaps of street food from all over the world
You’d better visit ARTBOX Camp 2026 with an empty stomach, because there’s definitely no shortage of yummy eats to be had. You also don’t have to worry about finding seats, as there’s plenty to go around at the KPay Food Street.
It took us a good 15 minutes of walking around to settle on what to order; in the end, we returned to our seats with a serving of cheese fries ($8), cheese-topped rosti ($7) and a corndog and tteobokki combo ($10). However, if we had the stomach capacity, here’s a quickfire list of what else we’d devour in a heartbeat:
- Steak & Frites from Deli ($18)
- Mentaiko & Ikura Loaded Fries from Potato Club ($12)
- Lobster Salad Sushi Tacos from Sohtt ($8)
- Philippines Lechon With Butter Rice ($6)
- Butterbeer from The Swag Social ($10)
- Arabic Bubbletea from Habibitea ($7)
Image credit: Eatbook
For more recommendations on the best, mouth-watering bites, have a look at Eatbook’s ARTBOX Camp 2026 food guide.
Other noteworthy & free experiences
Even if you don’t intend on digging into your checking account, there’s still a surprising amount of things you can do at ARTBOX Camp 2026 without spending a penny. Firstly, the aforementioned Singapore Red Cross Vitality Outpost has a couple of educational, yet engaging activities all in one spot.
Begin your journey at the Singapore Red Cross City and collect a stamp rally card; you’ll have to make stops at 4 cheekily-named stations like Care Quay and Esplan-Aid to fill it up.
Complete a simple task at each station to earn a stamp along with stickers – these include guessing how much various medical services cost and matching the right Singapore Red Cross initiatives to their descriptions with flash cards. Once you’ve gotten all 4 stamps, you can turn in your stamp rally card to redeem an exclusive reusable bag.
That’s not all you can do here. Nearby, swing by the Hey Blood Buddy pop-up. Again, there’s another stamp rally card to work on, and 4 stations to tackle. Visitors can learn more about blood donations and the myths that surround it. There’s also a station which simulates the process of donating blood; don’t worry if you’re squeamish, it’s only play-pretend.
At the end of it all, you can claim a free Bloodventures blind box which contains 1 of 5 unique designs featuring their lovable Blood Buddies. You’ll also receive a “boarding pass” which entitles you to a mystery gift – we’ve heard murmurs that it’s a free shirt – when you donate blood from now till 1st October 2026 at any of the 6 national bloodbanks islandwide.
For a breather, head on over to the Main Stage to catch live performances by local artistes and talents. This weekend, you can sit in for rousing acts from The Velvet Groove, Benjamin Kheng, Suncitysons, The Mad Trio, Reverie, and Jacklyn x Juni x Her Boys. For the full schedule, do refer to the ARTBOX Camp 2026 website
When you need to stretch your legs, take part in a Floor is Lava game at PacificLight’s booth; all you’ve got to do is answer a short survey for a free round. You can also win a $5 ARTBOX voucher when you complete their Power Bike Challenge, which entails riding a stationary bike to light up a display within 35 seconds.
Entry to these pickleball courts is free; they’ll even provide the paddles & pickleballs.
Over at Somersby’s, other than indulging in one of their zesty Mango & Lime ciders, there’s a pickleball-themed challenge to conquer. Picklers who successfully serve a pickleball into 4 different holes in a cardboard cutout within 30 seconds will win a free lanyard. But if serving’s not quite enough for you, they’ve got 3 mini pickleball courts for you to rally at.
Although it’s a paid experience, we just have to give PICKYPIC’s photobooths (from $10) a shout. There are 3 of them stationed at ARTBOX Camp 2026, and they’re all themed differently. You can snooze away at their bed set-up, become a wilderness explorer just like Russell from Up, or strike a pose at a neatly manicured hedge with a heart-shaped hole in the middle.
How much are tickets to ARTBOX CAMP 2026?
Tickets to ARTBOX Camp 2026 start from $6 if you’re planning on visiting on Fridays, and $7 if you’re swinging by on the weekends. You can purchase them via Trip.com, and kids 12-years-old and under get to enter for free.
However, you can also get tickets for free too. The event has partnered with Reward Land to reward new sign-ups with complimentary tickets to ARTBOX Camp 2026. Simply download the Reward Land app (App Store | Google Play), create a new account, and enter the promo code <ARTBOX2026> to get a voucher for a free entry ticket, redeemable at the ARTBOX Camp 2026 ticketing booth.
Visit ARTBOX Camp 2026 this April
We’re kickstarting April with the absolute banger that is ARTBOX Camp 2026, so you can’t say you’ve nothing to do for the first 2 weekends of the month. With so much to see, do, eat, and buy, it might be wise to set a spending limit on your bank accounts before you go broke before the next pay day because of ARTBOX’s offerings.
Get tickets to ARTBOX Camp 2026
For more fun things to do in April:
- Fujifilm Instax A Century in Frame pop-up
- Best things to do in SG this weekend
- New cafes & restaurants in SG April 2026
Photography by Khoo Yong Hao
Cover image adapted from: Artbox Singapore