Pink Dot 18 to feature redesigned park experience centred on storytelling

Pink Dot is marking its 18th year with a new format that emphasises personal stories and community connections rather than a traditional concert setup.

The event will take place on 27 June at Hong Lim Park, under the 2026 theme “Come Get Personal”, reflecting broader LGBTQ+ conversations following the repeal of Section 377A nearly four years ago.

Four themed ‘villages’ to spotlight different aspects of queer life

Instead of centring activities around a single performance stage, Pink Dot 18 will transform the park into a series of themed zones, or “villages”, exploring different aspects of queer life in Singapore.

The villages will cover topics such as identity, relationships, education, work and community, allowing attendees to move around the park and engage with different stories and experiences.

According to Pink Dot spokesperson Andee Tay, the new format is designed to encourage visitors to connect with people and perspectives beyond their usual circles.

“There’s so much happening in the world right now, it can feel hard to know what to care about or how to even begin making a difference,” Mr Tay said.

“At such moments, the instinct can be to turn away or retreat into ourselves. But we’re inviting people to do the opposite: to start with what is personal, with the people in front of us. To hear someone else’s story, meet someone new, and connect to experiences beyond your own.”