SMU Arts Fest 2026
LEGENDARY
21 Aug – 5 Sep 2026
SMU Arts Fest 2026: LEGENDARY celebrates the stories, figures, and traditions that have become legends across cultures and communities.
From timeless myths and cultural icons to influential sounds and creative traditions, the festival explores how legendary narratives continue to inspire new interpretations today. Through music, a visual arts exhibition, and a multidisciplinary performance, SMU Arts Fest 2026 brings Global, Asian, and Singapore legends to life, transforming SMU into a vibrant arts hub where young artists reimagine what it means to be legendary today.
Festival Director
Seah Wee Thye
Show Producers
INTO THE LORE: Aderyl Tan and Millennia Wang
ONCE UPON AN ISLAND: Wee E-Chiing, Samantha Chia and Gloria Chee
BEATIFIC: Anthony Kok, Christopher Goh and Augustine Sim
ICONS: Anthony Kok, Christopher Goh and Augustine Sim
Functional Departments
Human Resources: Wee E-Chiing & Student Team
Branding & Design: Alison Poon
Marketing & Communications: Aderyl Tan & Student Team
Partnership: Millennia Wang, Augustine Sim & Student Team
Festival Operations: Samantha Chia, Wee E-Chiing & Student Team
Website: Aderyl Tan, SMU Website Team & Student Team
Student Organising Committee
Digital Marketing
Kyara Hafiza Saliha, Riley Lee, Yuen Sook Mun Mandy (Director), Priyanjali Goyall, Melvinca Nathania Dhermawan
Festival Operations
Amber Chua, Lim Zheng Da (Director), Seah En Min
Partnership Development
Chloe Jaucian (Director), Casey Nguyen
Human Resources
Foo Suan Yin, Jason (Director), Bhumika Kukreja
Finance & Admin
Faith Cheah (Director)
