Sentosa hosts Singapore Dog Festival from 16 October

Sentosa will host Singapore Dog Festival 2026 at Palawan Green from 16 October to 1 November 2026. The island resort in Singapore will become the setting for a public programme centred on dogs, with the festival's local name and venue tied directly to the event.

Singapore Dog Festival runs from 16 October

The festival brings together approximately 50 local and regional brands, according to the organiser. Its marketplace covers pet apparel, accessories, grooming, wellness, lifestyle products, treats and specialist goods for dogs and their owners.

The programme also includes stage activities, expert talks, demonstrations, interactive sessions, fringe activities and live entertainment. A Mardi Gras Parade is planned for the final weekend, combining costumes, community participation and a Halloween theme. The Sentosa event listing gives the festival period as 16 October to 1 November 2026 and names Palawan Green as the venue.

The organiser's latest information identifies 16 October 2026 as an exclusive opening day for media, Income policyholders and Sentosa Islanders. Public sessions begin on 17 October 2026, with ticketed festival days scheduled across the following weekends and the closing period.

Palawan Green links a dog festival to Sentosa heritage

Palawan Green lies near the southern beaches, while the island's wider identity combines leisure attractions with traces of its former military role. Sentosa's heritage material describes the island's earlier history as Pulau Blakang Mati and points to Fort Siloso, former barracks and other surviving military sites.

That setting gives the October programme a distinct location rather than a generic city event. Visitors will find a dog-focused marketplace and performance programme on an island whose preserved sites also record Singapore's coastal-defence history. The official Sentosa heritage guide places Fort Siloso, Sentosa Cove and the island's changing communities within that history.

Dogs are central to the event rather than an incidental feature. The organiser says only pet dogs may be brought to the festival, and owners are expected to keep them on leads and clean up after them. The programme therefore combines retail stalls, demonstrations and performances with rules designed for visitors arriving with animals.

Visiting Sentosa: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The Singapore Dog Festival runs from 16 October to 1 November 2026 at Palawan Green. The 16 October opening is not a general-public session; public access starts on 17 October 2026.
• Visitors can reach Palawan Green from Beach Station by Sentosa Express or Bus 123. The event organiser says the site is walked to from the station.
• Pets are not allowed on the Sentosa Express, Beach Shuttle or public transport such as Bus 123. Visitors bringing dogs must therefore plan their approach around this restriction.
• Only pet dogs are permitted at the festival, and dogs must remain controlled on leads. Palawan Green is an outdoor venue, so visitors should allow for an open-air setting.

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Frequently asked questions about Sentosa

When does Singapore Dog Festival take place at Sentosa?

Singapore Dog Festival 2026 runs from 16 October to 1 November 2026 at Palawan Green. Public sessions begin on 17 October 2026.

What is Singapore Dog Festival at Sentosa?

It is a dog-focused festival with a marketplace, stage programmes, live entertainment, interactive activities and a Mardi Gras Parade. The organiser expects approximately 50 local and regional brands.

Where is Sentosa and how do you get there?

Sentosa is an island resort in Singapore. Palawan Green can be reached via Sentosa Express from HarbourFront or by Bus 123 to Beach Station.