The 37th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) runs from 21 October to 1 November 2026 with more than 100 films, and tickets from S$15 are sold online only through sgiff.com.
TL;DR
- SGIFF 2026 screens over 100 films from more than 50 countries, including more than 25 Singapore productions, per The Honeycombers.
- Tickets are online only, with no box office at any venue: S$15 for general films, S$25 for the opening and closing films, S$10 for In Conversation sessions and S$50 for the new Undercurrent Pass.
- Doors lock 20 minutes after a screening starts, so late arrivals are not admitted.
What is on at SGIFF 2026?
SGIFF is Singapore's international film festival, and this is its 37th edition. The Honeycombers reports it has moved earlier than its usual late November to early December slot. The opening film is The Assassin(s), a South Korean thriller directed by Hur Jin-ho, according to Little Big Red Dot, and SGIFF's website lists Vintage Violence as the closing film. Aamir Khan receives the Screen Icon Award and appears at a 25th-anniversary screening of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, while Hirokazu Koreeda receives the Cinema Honorary Award and his film Look Back has its Southeast Asian premiere, per Little Big Red Dot. Rebecca Lim is Festival Ambassador. New this year are Junior Explorers, sensory-friendly screenings for younger audiences, and Undercurrent, a strand of film and live performance works.
How much do SGIFF tickets cost?
Per Little Big Red Dot's guide, general film tickets are S$15, the opening and closing films S$25, Special Presentations S$20, In Conversation With sessions S$10, and the limited Undercurrent Pass S$50. Students, National Servicemen and seniors aged 55 and above get S$2 off general film tickets and In Conversation sessions with ID checked at the door. SGIFFriends donors of S$10 or more get 15% off, and Kinokuniya and Catch members get 10% off, with one discount per transaction. Culture Pass credits can be used for eligible films. SGIFF says all tickets, passes and Rush Queue access are managed through SGIFF.com, and booking needs an account there.
What are the entry rules and how does the Rush Queue work?
Doors open 10 minutes before each screening. Ticket holders have a 10-minute grace period after the start time, and doors lock 20 minutes after the start with no entry. Online sales close 5 minutes before each screening, and tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable unless a film is cancelled or rescheduled. The Rush Queue forms up to 30 minutes before a screening, admits one ticket per person and does not guarantee entry. These rules are from Little Big Red Dot, so confirm them on sgiff.com before you go.
Why does it matter for your plans?
With no box office at any venue, anyone planning a last-minute film night needs an online booking or a place in the Rush Queue. For other things to do this season, see HOT in SG's guides to the Singapore Writers Festival at https://hotinsg.com/singapore-writers-festival-2026-13-to-22-november-with-early-bird-passes-ending-18-october/ and the free Secret Vault exhibition at New Bahru at https://hotinsg.com/the-secret-vault-at-new-bahru-gics-free-immersive-exhibition-runs-until-1-november/ . Screening times and venues change, so check the official programme. Sources disagree on the venue list, and the opening night venue is reported as Marina Bay Sands by The Honeycombers only.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is SGIFF 2026?
21 October to 1 November 2026, according to SGIFF and press reports.
Where do I buy SGIFF tickets?
Only online through sgiff.com. There is no box office at any venue.
What happens if I arrive late?
Ticket holders have a 10-minute grace period, and doors lock 20 minutes after the start, per Little Big Red Dot's guide.
Sources and Method
Primary source: SGIFF, https://sgiff.com/ . Independent sources: Little Big Red Dot guides dated 13 October and 28 September 2026, and The Honeycombers, 29 September 2026. Ticket prices and entry rules come from Little Big Red Dot, not the SGIFF homepage. Opening film title is styled The Assassin(s) in press coverage. Image: SGIFF press image.
