New Guinness World Record brings Carnival of Blooms to life at Takashimaya Square

12 MAR 2026

New Guinness World Record brings Carnival of Blooms to life at Takashimaya Square, setting the stage for the 10th edition of Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) at Gardens by the Bay in July 2026 

  • Guinness World Record for “Most Flowers on a Swing” achieved with 12,888 flowers

  • Starting today, public can purchase tickets for the 10th edition of SGF at Gardens by the Bay in July

  • In a first, SGF’s hallmark Show Gardens competition will feature an All-Stars Edition with eight returning “Best of Show” winners

  • Free floral displays, carnival-themed activities, expert talks, demonstrations and workshops at Takashimaya Square from 12 to 15 March

Singapore, 12 March 2026 - Singapore Garden Festival (SGF), the much-anticipated premier international garden and flower show, will return from 4 to 12 July 2026, marking its 10th edition since it started in 2006. Jointly organised by the National Parks Board (NParks) and Gardens by the Bay, SGF 2026 will take place at Gardens by the Bay, with a spectacular floral celebration to bring the theme “Carnival of Blooms” to life.

Ahead of the Festival in July, a launch event is being held at Takashimaya Square from 12 to 15 March 2026, where a new Guinness World Record for “Most Flowers on a Swing” was set earlier today. The launch event also saw the unveiling of the competition lineup for SGF’s first Show Gardens: All-Stars Edition, and kickstarts ticket sales for SGF 2026.  

SGF 2026 launch event at Takashimaya Square B2 (12 to 15 March 2026)

Kicking off the festivities, a towering 5-metre swing which set the Guinness World Record for “Most Flowers on a Swing” is currently on display at Takashimaya Square B2 until 15 March. The swing features an impressive 12,888 flowers across more than 60 varieties, including blooms such as roses, carnations, lilies, orchids and hydrangeas, artfully arranged by around 200 community gardeners, students, volunteers and NParks staff over two days.  

Visitors to Takashimaya Square will also be treated to an early preview of the floral displays and programmes that will be coming up at SGF 2026. For instance, an orchid display featuring 20 celebrity and heritage orchids is on showcase, with orchid hybrids named after Singaporean singer-songwriter Stefanie Sun and Korean actor Bae Yong Jun.

In addition, a series of free floral talks, demonstrations, and workshops has been lined up daily until 15 March, allowing the public to glean horticulture insights from renowned experts, including the Floral Designers Society (Singapore) (FDSS) and Singapore Penjing & Stone Appreciation Society.

Other highlights at Takashimaya Square include carnival-themed fairground swings, interactive photo walls, and kid-friendly carnival games like Coconut Shy and Hoopla.  

Adding to the vibrant experience is a MarketPlace with 14 booths offering a wide variety of plants and lifestyle products from Singapore and the region, including Japan, Malaysia and Taiwan.

Tickets for SGF 2026 go on sale today, and discounted tickets can be purchased on-site at the launch event at Takashimaya Square. Visitors who purchase tickets worth $18 (after a 20% on-site discount) are entitled to three stalks of their favourite blooms at the Flower Bar (while stocks last).

SGF 2026 at Gardens by the Bay (4 to 12 July 2026): 10th edition of SGF celebrates best of tropical horticulture and floral artistry  

To be held at Gardens by the Bay from 4 to 12 July 2026, the upcoming SGF 2026 promises a dazzling showcase of tropical landscape design and horticulture, as well as landscape and floral displays by leading international designers and local talents.  

A festival hallmark since its debut at the first SGF in 2006, the Show Gardens competition will return with a special All-Stars edition to commemorate SGF’s 10th edition. Eight previous “Best of Show” winners will compete for the prestigious Pinnacle Award, working with local Implementing Partners to design and present gardens that showcase excellent horticultural design principles and skills, planting concepts and outstanding plants.  

The returning winners include local designers John Tan (Best of Show 2010) and Eliam Eng and Andy Eng (Best of Show 2022), as well as designers from USA, UK, Italy, South Africa, Japan and Malaysia.

Another refreshed SGF concept will be the My Living Space competition, which builds on the previous Balcony Gardens competition to challenge designers to incorporate greenery and garden elements into daily living spaces in creative ways.  

Festival-goers can also look forward to SGF’s signature Floral Windows to the World Championship (FWWC). The dynamic format brings world-class floral artistry to life through an exciting live competition where 17 international floral masters will compete across six elimination rounds over three days, creating striking floral works under pressure. The competition will culminate in the crowning of one Grand Champion at the FWWC Finals Dinner, where a final showdown among the top three finalists will play out in front of a live audience. Tickets to the FWWC Finals Dinner can be purchased at: go.gov.sg/sgf2026fwwcd

The Singapore Orchid Show, organised in partnership with Orchid Society of South East Asia, will make a comeback at SGF 2026, featuring rare, unique and award-winning orchid varieties grown by hobbyists and industry players. These orchids, including warm and cool-growing species and hybrids found in different regions around the world, will be on display at the Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay.  

In line with celebrating orchids from around the world, Flower Dome’s Orchid Extravaganza this year spotlights the rich heritage and diversity across seven regions of Indonesia, featuring more than 7,000 orchids. In partnership with the Ministry of Creative Economy of Indonesia, the display also incorporates striking anyaman woven artworks and sculptural pieces, alongside recreations of traditional Sumbanese houses and Balinese Meru towers, complemented by motifs such as Toba Batak patterns and intricate ikat designs.

Meanwhile, new curated gardens such as Interactive Light Garden, Nature Playgarden and Sensory Garden will offer visitors of all ages an immersive experience that engages their senses, inviting them to foster a deeper connection with nature.

Other Festival highlights spread across Gardens by the Bay include the 14th International FDSS Cup Floral Designing Competition, Community Garden Edibles Competition, Singapore Gardeners’ Cup, Landscape Design Challenge and the Penjing and Artistic Stone Exhibition Competition.

Dennis Lim, Coordinating Director, Festivals, Events and Exhibitions at NParks shared, “SGF 2026 is a celebration of Singapore’s rich botanical heritage and a testament to our commitment to uniting world-class horticulturalists, visionary designers, gardening enthusiasts, and the community. As we mark the 10th edition of the Singapore Garden Festival, this milestone truly signifies a new era, where artistry and nature flourish side by side. With vibrant show gardens, breathtaking floral creations, and hands-on experiences for all ages, SGF 2026 invites everyone to be inspired by the beauty of nature.”

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