How to redeem & use your SG Culture Pass $100 credits in Singapore

Whether you’re a seasoned arts enthusiast or simply seeking a reason to explore Singapore’s cultural scene, the SG Culture Pass 2025 opens doors you might not have thought to knock on. With credits to spend on performances, exhibitions, and workshops, it’s designed to make discovering local arts not just accessible, but delightfully irresistible. 

Here’s a quick FAQ to answer the essentials – who’s eligible, how to use your credits, and what experiences you can enjoy.

What are the SG Culture Pass $100 Credits for in Singapore?

Launched in 2025, the SG Culture Pass is Singapore’s first major initiative aimed at broadening participation in the arts and heritage sector. Supported by $300 million in government funding and partnered with over 100 organisations at the time of writing, the scheme offsets ticket costs for a variety of Singapore-focused cultural experiences.

The first-of-its-kind initiative offers subsidised access to local performances, exhibitions, and workshops – so it won’t cover international pop concerts, like your next K-pop show. Nevertheless, by reducing financial barriers, the programme encourages first-time attendees to explore arts offerings and, potentially, continue participating in the sector over time.

Who is eligible for the SG Culture Pass $100 Credits?

Every eligible Singapore citizen, aged 18 and above in 2025, will receive $100 in credits, which are linked to one’s personal SingPass account. Individuals can access their credits via sgculturepass.gov.sg, which also allows users to:

• View the full list of eligible events
• Check their credit balance
• Redeem credits when purchasing tickets through authorised providers

Use of the SG Culture Pass – in addition to the full list of eligible events – will be available from 1 September 2025. Credits must be used for events taking place on or before 31 December 2028.

Need help getting started? SG Culture Pass Ambassadors are available at select community clubs and ServiceSG Centres.

How do I withdraw & use my SG Culture Pass $100 Credits?

Once an event is selected on the Culture Pass portal, users will be redirected to one of six authorised ticketing partners: Sistic, BookMyShow, Klook, Pelago, Globaltix, and Trip.com.

To redeem credits:

1. Choose SG Culture Pass under payment.
2. Credits are applied automatically to the purchase.
3. Any remaining cost can be paid via credit card or PayNow.

Credits can also be used to purchase tickets for family members, such as parents buying for children. They are, however, non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for cash.

Unlike other government vouchers, such as CDC or SG60 vouchers, the credits do not come in fixed denominations. Instead, the maximum value of the ticket will be deducted from an individual’s available credits.

What counts as local arts & culture heritage events for SG Culture Pass Credit use?

The SG Culture Pass includes a wide range of local arts and heritage experiences, such as:

• Literary arts, such as poetry readings, spoken word, literary talks, and Sing Lit-related events
• Dance, such as dance classes and talks
• Music, such as learning tours of/about music and concerts
• Theatre, such as plays, talks, and dramatised readings
• Visual arts, such as exhibitions and workshops
• Heritage, such as heritage-related festival programmes, experiences, and tours

The individual programmes must take place in Singapore and require in-person attendance.

It is worth noting that the SG Culture Pass is intended to support arts and heritage activities, rather than subsidise individual training. As such, multi-session series – for example, workshops with multiple sessions for the same group of participants – are not eligible for credit redemption.

The pass also cannot be used for private events like weddings or company functions, and all eligible programs must be ticketed through the aforementioned SG Culture Pass ticketing partners.

Where can I use my SG Culture Pass $100 credits?

The first batch of eligible programmes includes over 400 events. Live performances account for around 40 per cent, while workshops and talks make up another 30 per cent. Most events – approximately 70 per cent – are priced at $50 or below, meaning a typical $100 allocation can cover at least two tickets.

Below are just some of the standout programmes you can use your credits on from September 1 onwards.

Beyond the typical theatre shows or orchestral performances at the Esplanade, the SG Culture Pass also unlocks a slate of unexpected cultural experiences. From outdoor ballet picnics to courtroom tours and heritage food workshops, here’s a sample of what your credits can unlock.

Live ballet dance performance under the stars

Where: Fort Canning Green

Singapore Dance Theatre’s Ballet Under The Stars returns with a twist: audiences can enjoy snacks and drinks from Old Chang Kee, or upgrade to Hospitality Suites styled by Pie in the Sky and catered by Carrotsticks & Cravings. 

Held over two weekends (19–21 & 26–28 September), six works span classics like Paquita to contemporary pieces such as Blue Snow and Incomparable Beauty.

Price: From $48 per pax, before SISTIC fees

Try a murder mystery escape room game

Where: National Gallery Singapore

Turn detective in this whodunnit by HIDDEN Singapore, where each clue is hidden within the museum’s artworks. In this self-guided murder mystery, visitors step into the shoes of a suspect trying to clear their name – solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and, along the way, experience the National Gallery in a way you never have before.

Price: $29.90 per pax

Become ‘agents’ in a national security mission

Where: Singapore Discovery Centre

Step into the role of a Home Security Agency officer in this immersive roleplay adventure. Guided by an AI chatbot, teams work to track intercepted messages, uncover a mole, and stop a terrorist plot. 

Real exhibits transform into interactive clues in this two-hour experience that blends history with strategy, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Price: $25 per pax

Guided tour in the Former Supreme Court

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Where: National Gallery Singapore

Go behind the scenes of Singapore’s former Supreme Court in an exclusive guided tour. Explore hidden passageways, climb through a trapdoor into the prisoner’s dock, and stand in the Viewing Gallery where the public once watched trials unfold. Along the way, guides share stories of high-profile cases heard since 1939, before capping off with access to the Chief Justice’s private courtroom seat.

Price: $25 per pax

Get creative with a selection of unique hands-on craft experiences

Take your creativity beyond the usual and try your hand at artisanal crafts that result in one-of-a-kind keepsakes.

Produce your own lathe-cut vinyl

Learn the intricate process of lathe-cut vinyl record production in a hands-on session with ART/ST Records. Design and personalise your record cover, then receive a custom-made 8” square vinyl record as a unique takeaway. The session includes basic RIAA digital mastering, cutting up to 7 minutes of playtime, and access to a Fujifilm Instax photo printer and art supplies for your cover. 

Guided in English by a female-run studio specialising in limited-run lathe-cut records, this workshop turns your personal sounds into collectible art.

Price: From $406.85 for a group of two, before fees

Create your own UV resin mahjong tile charms

Make your own miniature mahjong tiles in this beginner-friendly resin workshop. Guided step by step, you’ll craft adorable charms that double as keychains, bag tags, or personalised gifts.

Price: From $60, before fees

Celebrate imperfection with modern Kintsugi

Explore the art of restoring broken pottery with gold in a modern Kintsugi workshop, where flaws are celebrated rather than concealed. Using safe, fast-drying materials like epoxy and metallic paint, participants transform broken ceramics into meaningful, one-of-a-kind artworks. 

The session blends reflection on imperfection with hands-on restoration, offering a mindful, creative, and emotional experience.

Price: From $94 per pax, before fees

Handcraft your own book in a bookbinding workshop

Learn the art of bookbinding in this hands-on session, where participants master techniques like French Link Stitch and Coptic Binding. Guided instruction ensures that even beginners and seniors can create their own handcrafted book to take home at the end of the workshop.

Price: From $120 per pax, before fees

Create your own LED neon sign

In this hands-on workshop, participants design and assemble a custom LED neon sign. The 180-minute session covers three key steps: laying LED strips into acrylic grooves, soldering connecting points, and overlaying flexible rubber tubing to complete the design – perfect for beginners looking for a fun, creative project.

Learn the art of Nyonya beading

Discover the delicate craft of Nyonya beadwork, a hallmark of Peranakan culture. Begin with a cultural talk by a Nyonya Master Beader, then create your own piece using fine glass seed beads and heritage-inspired patterns in a guided hands-on session. 

Participants also dress in a traditional sarong kebaya, enjoy a Nyonya kueh tasting, and capture photos in vibrant museum and shophouse settings.

Price: $100 per pax, before fees

Kopi cup making & painting workshop

Where: ARUDIO Ceramic, 14 Arumugam Rd, #08-07, Singapore 409959

Nothing says kopitiam like the iconic rooster-printed coffee cup. In this pottery workshop, you’ll get to throw your own version on the wheel, then paint it with heritage-inspired designs. The result: a personalised, functional keepsake that’s equal parts art and nostalgia. 

Price: $79 per pax, before SISTIC fees

Channel your inner Bob Ross with drawing and painting workshops

Get hands-on with creative workshops that go beyond the canvas – from painting your own matcha bowls to semi-permanent jagua tattoos.

Customise your own matcha brewing set

Paint your own ceramic ware in a fully guided pottery session, using exclusive seasonal glazes available only at this studio. Held in a cosy space tucked beside a cultural temple in Geylang, this mindful craft combines artistry with tea culture.

Price: $109 per pax, before fees

Knife-painting workshops

Try a textured knife-painting of Mt. Fuji using palette knives and acrylics, building texture and form through layering. This beginner-friendly guided session teaches shaping, blending, and contrast techniques in a relaxed setting, with all materials provided. 

Price: $70 per pax, before SISTIC fees

Art jam with cats

At Wildflower Studio, creativity meets compassion. In this 150-minute art jamming session, participants will paint alongside friendly foster cats that are being cared for and socialised before adoption.

Price: $48 per pax, before fees

Outdoor landscape sketching at the Singapore River

Sketch landmarks like Fullerton Hotel, the Asian Civilisations Museum, and Victoria Theatre on hand-crafted postcards – on the spot, along the Singapore River. Led by professional artist-educators, this session blends mindfulness, art, and heritage using just ink and watercolour pencils.

Price: $80–$94 per pax, before SISTIC fees

Cyanotype printing workshop

Discover one of the oldest photographic printing processes in this hands-on workshop. Using sunlight and natural materials like leaves and flowers, create 3–5 unique prints while learning toning and mixed-media techniques. No prior experience is required.

Price: $60 per pax, before SISTIC fees

Jagua ink tattoo workshop

Explore the art of semi-permanent jagua tattoos in a guided session, creating intricate designs with precision.

Price: $180 per pax, before SISTIC fees

Stamp and seal carving workshops

Explore traditional Chinese seal carving with a modern twist. Participants sketch, carve, and print their own unique seals on paper, in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting.

Price: $100 per pax, before SISTIC fees

For a more creative touch, carve stamps inspired by local treats like ang ku kueh and png kueh. Guided instruction covers design and safe carving techniques, blending creativity with cultural heritage.

Price: $100 per pax, before SISTIC fees

For something more practical, create kueh-shaped clay magnets that bring a touch of heritage to the fridge door. This hands-on workshop combines craft with cultural storytelling in an accessible format for all ages.

Price: $46, before SISTIC fees

Learn about local Nanyang Soy Sauce

Where: Nanyang Sauce, 18 Chin Bee Ave, Singapore 619940

If food is your language of culture, this workshop serves up a tasty lesson. Get hands-on with local culinary traditions in this artisanal soy sauce workshop at Nanyang Sauce. Learn the secrets of traditional fermentation, discover the history of Nanyang Sauce, taste five artisanal sauces, and explore the difference between commercial and handmade soy sauce. 

Participants also take home two bottles of Nanyang Sauce and a Sauce Legend Umami Ice Cream – all guided by a third-generation Sauce Master.

Price: $100 per pax, before SISTIC fees

Experience your favourite movies in concert

Where: The Star Theatre

Feeling the need for speed? Hear the high-energy scores of award-winning blockbuster films, including Top Gun: Maverick, live in concert.

Price: From $78 per pax, before SISTIC fees

Embark on unique heritage tours

Where: Chinatown area

Triad Trails is Singapore’s first-ever tour led by former gang members. Explore the city’s lesser-known alleys and hear firsthand stories of secret societies, drugs, and untold crimes, revealing a side of Chinatown rarely seen by the public. 

Participants also receive an exclusive Triad Trails ‘tattoo’ as a keepsake. Tours run on weekends from Telok Ayer MRT to Pagoda Street.

Price: $60 per pax, before fees

Learn about traditional Chinese medicine

Where: Chinatown Heritage Centre

Take a journey through the history and philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal beverages, complete with a virtual tour of a traditional medical hall still operating in Singapore. Guided activities cover blending herbal remedies for different needs – from natural health and desserts to formulations for children, expectant mothers, and even pets. 

The workshop also explores the environmental impact of herbal ingredients and how modern TCM companies are adapting for the future.

Price: $100 per pax

Try your hand at comedy and improv

Where: Pocket Theatre @ Loft, New Bahru Complex, 46 Kim Yam Road, #04-06, Singapore 239351

This lighthearted 120-minute taster session introduces you to the world of improv through fun, no-pressure games and exercises. Explore spontaneous storytelling, quick thinking, and collaboration – skills as useful in daily life as they are on stage. No theatre background is required.

Price: From $20 per pax

Dance the night away with a swing-era dance workshop

Where: The Studio@Bugis, 112 Middle Road, Midland House #03-01, S188970

Step back into the 1930s and ‘40s with an introduction to swing-era dance and music. Learn the basics of big band swing jazz, discover the history of the dance halls, and pick up simple solo and partner moves that defined the era of “happy feet” – it is a joyful crash course in one of the most uplifting periods of music and dance.

Price: From $25 per pax, before fees

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I combine SG Culture Pass credits with others to make a purchase?

You cannot combine your SG Culture Pass credits with someone else’s. However, you can use your credits to buy tickets for others, as long as the total stays within your available balance.

2. I purchased tickets to an event before it became an eligible event. Can I refund my ticket and repurchase it using the SG Culture Pass credits?

You cannot retroactively apply SG Culture Pass credits to tickets purchased before an event became eligible. You are encouraged to use your credits for other eligible programmes and activities.

3. Can I sell my SG Culture Pass credits?

No, SG Culture Pass credits cannot be sold for cash. 

4. Can I choose how much SG Culture Pass credits to utilise for my purchase?

You must use your SG Culture Pass credits to cover the full ticket price. Other payment methods can only be used if your credits are insufficient.

5. Can I apply a promo code or credit card discounts to purchases made using SG Culture Pass credits?

Promo codes can be used with SG Culture Pass purchases. On the other hand, credit card discounts apply only when the full payment is made by credit card, but not when using SG Culture Pass credits with a top-up.

When will the SG Culture Pass $100 Credits expire?

Credits must be used for events taking place on or before 31 December 2028.

With the SG Culture Pass 2025, Singaporeans can now dip their toes into the city’s arts and heritage scene without breaking the bank. With credits ready to spend, there’s never been a better time to experience Singapore’s vibrant cultural scene.