Lion City Faire

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.

What is the Lion City Faire?

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.