Sentosa hosts Singapore Dog Festival from 23 October
Published on 10/31/2026 at 10:55 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSFestival access and island setting
- Income Insurance presents the Palawan Green programme from 23 October 2026.
- The Dogs First Playscape gives weekday visitors a free public option at the festival.
- Sentosa became a resort island in 1972 and covers 500 hectares.
- Palawan Green is reached from Beach Station by Sentosa Express or Bus 123.
Sentosa and the Singapore Dog Festival are together at Palawan Green from 23 October to 8 November 2026. The postponed event brings a dog-focused programme to the island in Singapore, with the venue hosting a marketplace, live entertainment and activities for dogs and their owners.
Singapore Dog Festival follows postponed opening
Income Insurance presents the festival across three weekends, with approximately 50 local and regional brands represented. The programme includes pet products, stage programmes, demonstrations, interactive sessions, food and live entertainment. A Halloween Parade forms part of the finale-weekend programme.
The festival was originally due to begin on 16 October 2026, but the opening weekend was postponed. The revised public programme commenced on 23 October 2026 and is scheduled to continue until 8 November 2026. The organiser says the event is designed around dogs as the main participants rather than as an addition to a general family festival.
The programme includes the Dogs First Playscape, a sensory space for dogs, as well as a curated marketplace and activities for visitors without dogs. The official festival listing identifies Palawan Green as the venue and records the revised dates.
Palawan Green places the event on Sentosa
Palawan Green sits within an island resort that was transformed into a recreational destination in 1972. The island covers 500 hectares and combines beaches, nature areas, themed attractions and resort facilities. That setting gives the festival an outdoor context distinct from a conventional indoor pet fair.
The event also reflects the island’s wider role as a leisure destination. Sentosa Development Corporation describes Sentosa as a resort island on the fringe of Singapore’s city centre, with access from the mainland by the Sentosa Express, the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network and the Sentosa Boardwalk. The island overview records the 1972 transformation and the 500-hectare area.
Visiting Sentosa: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Singapore Dog Festival runs from 23 October to 8 November 2026 at Palawan Green. Its programme includes the Dogs First Playscape, a marketplace, stage activities and live entertainment.
- Monday to Thursday entry is free according to the operator, while the wider programme varies by day. Only pet dogs may attend, and dogs must be kept on a lead.
- From Singapore, visitors can take the Sentosa Express to Beach Station and walk towards Palawan Green, or take Bus 123 to Beach Station.
- Pets are not allowed on the Sentosa Express, Beach Shuttle or public buses, so visitors bringing a dog need to consider how the animal reaches the island.
- 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 the Singapore Dog Festival take place at Sentosa?
The festival takes place from 23 October to 8 November 2026 at Palawan Green.
What can visitors find at the Singapore Dog Festival?
The programme includes the Dogs First Playscape, a marketplace, stage programmes, live entertainment and a Halloween Parade.
Where is Sentosa and how do you get there?
Sentosa is an island resort beside Singapore’s city centre. Visitors can use the Sentosa Express from VivoCity, Bus 123 to Beach Station or the Sentosa Boardwalk.
