You might have heard legends and myths about Singapore’s history, like a secret underwater kingdom or our very own ‘Hercules’, but now you can bring your fantasies to life at this upcoming Renaissance Faire with a Singaporean twist.
From 13th to 14th June 2026, Lion City Faire will be turning Fort Canning Park into a fantasyland filled with performers, cosplayers, and vendors from Singapore and beyond. Here’s a roundup of what to expect at the inaugural festival.
As the name suggests, Lion City Faire is set in a realm inspired by Singapore’s past. A play on Temasek, the fantasy world of Tumasik challenges the usual Eurocentric take on the genre, while incorporating traditional fantasy elements into its celebration of cultures from the region.
In this reimagined version of ancient Singapore, a collective of artisans and storytellers from all over the islands rally together to throw a festival, in hopes of appeasing the fearsome Merlion and convincing it to become the island’s guardian – hence the theme, Symphony of Land and Sea.
Image adapted from: Lion City Faire
In line with the theme, Lion City Faire will be bringing an extensive line-up of live performances, interactive roleplays, games, and workshops featuring participants from our shores and beyond. There’ll also be a curated marketplace with over 100 vendors, and 6 F&B stalls with halal and vegetarian options to choose from.
Held at the Fort Gate and Old Married Soldiers Quarters in Fort Canning Park, the 2-day festival will run from 10.30am to 9pm on 13th June 2026 and 10.30am to 7.30pm on 14th June 2026.
Entry is ticketed and starts from $22, with free admission for kids aged 12 and under. Pawrents can also bring their furbabies as long as they’re leashed and cleaned up after.
From live medieval sword-fighting demonstrations to hands-on workshops and role-playing games, there’s lots to look forward to. Be sure to show up in your most extravagant costume to stand a chance at winning a prize in their best–dressed contest.
Adamanta (left) performing at RenFaire in the Philippines and Sangriento (right).
Image adapted from: @adamantaofficial via Instagram, Lion City Faire
Rock out to local and global acts, including the Singaporean symphonic metal band Sangriento and the Cebu-based symphonic folk power metal band Adamanta, who will be putting a modern, musical spin on Philippine history and fictional myths.
Opera Tang (left) and Drew Pictures (right).
Image adapted from: @opera.tang via Instagram, Lion City Faire
Keep your eyes peeled for theatrical shows by familiar names like drag queen Opera Tang alongside fresh faces like Drew Pictures, who blends musical theatre with pantomime for a touch of campy fun.
The on-stage programme doesn’t just stop at music and theatrics either. Bastion HEMA will be putting on medieval martial arts demonstrations, and you can join in on the action with a Fabula Ultima tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) live show.
While most of the major highlights will be happening from 11.30am to 9pm on 13th June and up to 7.30pm on 14th June 2026 at the main Breeze Stage, you can also catch shorter 15-minute shows by local artists at the Wave Stage from 12.30pm to 3.30pm on both days.
Here’s a rundown of the main programmes:
| Date | Programmes | Time | Stage |
| 13th June 2026, Saturday | Capella Martialis | 11.30am-12pm | Pentas Bayu | Breeze Stage
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| Seven Seas of Sage: Script Read | 12.05pm-12.25pm
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| Bastion HEMA | 12.30pm-1pm | ||
| The Tempest of Larangan: Choose Your Alliance | 1pm-1.30pm | ||
| The Tempest of Larangan: A Fabula Ultima TTRPG Live Show | 1.30pm-2.30pm | ||
| Miranda’s Pirate Stage | 2.30pm-2.55pm | ||
| RenFaire Stage Games | 2.55pm-3.05pm | ||
| Eden & Klarity | 3.05pm-3.35pm | ||
| The Imps | 3.35pm-4.05pm | ||
| Bastion HEMA | 4.05pm-4.10pm | ||
| Best Dressed Contest | 4.10pm-4.55pm | ||
| inSECT: Sera & Uzuki | 4.55pm-5.10pm | ||
| Backstreet Bards | 5.10pm-5.40pm | ||
| Adamanta | 6pm-6.30pm | ||
| Qinying’s Night Revel | 7pm-7.15pm | ||
| Drew Pictures | 7.30pm-8pm | ||
| Opera Tang | 8pm-9pm |
| Date | Programmes | Time | Stage |
| 14th June 2026, Sunday | NUS Japanese Music Club | 11.30am-11.45am | Pentas Bayu | Breeze Stage
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| RenFaire Stage Games | 111.50pm-12.20pm
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| Seven Seas of Sage: Sea Shanty | 12.20pm-12.30pm | ||
| Damsels not Distressed | 12.30pm-12.45pm | ||
| Just the Two of Us | 12.45pm-1.10pm | ||
| RenFaire Stage Games | 1.10pm-1.20pm | ||
| The Tempest of Larangan: A Fabula Ultima TTRPG Live Show | 1.20pm-2.20pm | ||
| BTO: Bards to Order | 2.30pm-2.45pm | ||
| Best Dressed Contest | 2.45pm-3.30pm | ||
| Potato Life | 3.30pm-3.45pm | ||
| Isa Haranista: The Timeless Bard | 3.45pm-4pm | ||
| RenFaire Stage Games | 4pm-4.10pm | ||
| Backstreet Bards | 4.10pm-4.45pm | ||
| Adamanta | 5pm-5.35pm | ||
| Sangriento | 5.35pm-6.20pm | ||
| Closing Ceremony | 6.20pm-7.30pm |
Image adapted from: Lion City Faire
Calling all the photobooth-obsessed people – this is one freebie you wouldn’t want to miss. Photographer Elsa Xinjie will be bringing a custom set designed like a frame straight out of a fairytale book, so you know the pics are probably going to look out of this world.
All ticket-holders will be entitled to a complimentary physical photo print per group, regardless of size. You can try 3 different poses per photo session, and extra prints and digital copies are available for a small top-up fee ranging from $2 to $5. Legend Tier Ticket Holders will also enjoy 2 free framed photos and 3 soft copies.
Nadia the Oracle (right) and Marisa and Captain Noh (right) are some of the Non-Player Characters you can expect to meet.
Image adapted from: Lion City Faire
Throughout the festival, you’ll also spot various Non-Player Characters (NPCs) roaming the grounds, each with their own backstory and connection to the world of Tumasik. Whether it’s the half-serpent head chieftain of Tumasik or the inventor-and-captain power couple, you’ll be able to meet a whole cast of characters.
Take up one of their free side quests for a trinket or a story, or top up $5/pax to try out their hour-long Live Action Role Play (LARP) quests. You’ll get to redeem a $5 voucher to use at the F&B booths or Lion City Faire merch tent, so the experience is basically free.
Delve even deeper into the fantasy at the Table Top Role Playing Games (TTRPG) zone, with games run by Tan Shao Han, the award-winning TTRPG designer and writer behind Pathfinder 2e, alongside other local studios. Sessions will be held on both 13th and 14th June 2026 at the Old Married Soldiers Quarters, and tickets are priced at $30/pax.
Get your tickets to the TTRPG zone.
Draw your swords and ready your shields – one of the largest medieval fencing academies in Asia is teaching us common folk the art of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). Bastion HEMA will be running a teen-friendly 30-minute workshop on sword-wielding for ages 13 and up.
Image credit: Lion City Faire
Catch the Intro To Swords workshop on both days, running from 11am to 6.30pm on 13th June and 11.45am to 6.45pm on 14th June 2026, with stage performances and combat demonstrations scheduled between sessions on the 1st day.
For an extra immersive experience, sign up for the 30-minute LARP Light Touch Combat Games for a taste of action-packed tactical combat and teamwork-based challenges across 3 different game modes. Beginners and seasoned players are welcome. Games run from 11.45am to 4.45pm on 13th June and 11am to 4pm on 14th June 2026.
Slots are available at $5/pax, and just like the mini-LARP quests, the $5 will be indirectly reimbursed via a voucher of the same value for use at any F&B booth or for official Lion City Faire merch purchases.
Register for the Intro to Swords workshop.
This one’s for the real Baldur’s Gate III enthusiasts. Theo Solomon, the voice actor for the character of Wyll in the game, will be making a special appearance at Fort Gate on both festival dates. He’ll be in good company, with other co-guests including the world-famous Australian cosplay celeb Knite Coser with over 800,000 followers on Instagram, as well as local cosplay influencers Ruri (@xxruriii) and Kiyo (@kiyocosplay).
The best part is, the VIP Meet & Greet is free for all ticket-holders, so you can save some of your cash for the ticketed activities like the DIY workshops instead.
What’s a Renaissance Faire without an old-school Merchant’s Alley? Over 100 artists and creatives from all over the globe will be selling their wares, and some of them will also be organising hands-on workshops.
Cleathercrafts is hosting a beginner-friendly DIY coin pouch workshop ($90/pax) where you can experiment with top-grade European cowhide and suede to customise your own creation, complete with an embossed initial and stamp to make it your very own.
They’ll also be selling their own large dice pouch trays and drinking vessels, perfect for a Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) game night. Sign-ups close on 8th June 2026, and walk-ins are only allowed for groups bigger than 6, so act fast to secure your slot.
Speaking of D&D, you can channel your inner artist and paint your own D&D miniature hero or monster, with multiple hero designs to choose from. The hour-long painting workshop costs $30 per person for hero customisation, while monster minis are $35 per person. All paints and materials are provided.
Check out the full line-up of workshops and secure your spot via the Lion City Faire website.
While entry isn’t free, the most basic ticket tier still promises a packed programme for attendees.
The standard Adventurer one-day ticket ($22) guarantees access to the marketplace and activities, including faire and stage games, performances, VIP Meet and Greets, all-day NPC personal quests, and a find-and-seek style game of Bounty Board with prizes to be won.
Image adapted from: Lion City Faire
Opt for the Hero standard weekend ticket ($40) to get festival access on both days, so you won’t miss out on any exclusive performances.
Legend is the highest tier, with 1 VIP Weekend Ticket priced at $120. Besides express entry to festival activities and priority access to the photobooth, you’ll be entitled to a free slot for selected workshops and a goodie bag of merch. Highlights include a Lion City Faire t-shirt, exclusive D20 dice and dice potion, and a special art print, just to name a few.
All attendees will also receive a stamp rally card to collect points through faire games, trinket trades with NPCs, and a chance to win prizes from participating market vendors.
Fort Gate at Fort Canning Park.
Image credit: Subir Modak via Google Maps
To get to the festival grounds by train, take the Downtown Line to Fort Canning MRT Station, then head for Exit B and turn left to Jubilee Park. Fort Gate is a 6-minute walk away. Alternatively, jump on the Circle, North-East, or North-South Line to Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station, just a 10-minute walk from Fort Gate. From Exit B, cross Penang Road, make a left, and pass through the tunnel towards Fort Canning Park to reach the festival field.
Those coming by bus can take services 32, 54, or 195 to the Fort Canning Station Exit B bus stop located just outside the park, followed by a 10-minute walk to Fort Gate.
Consider this your sign to get your best garb on and play a little make-believe.
Get your tickets to Lion City Faire
Admission: From $22
Date: 13th & 14th June 2026
Time: 10.30am-9pm
Venue: Fort Gate and Old Married Soldiers Quarters, Fort Canning Park
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Cover image adapted from: Lion City Faire, @adamantaofficial & @knitecoser via Instagram
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