Wellness in the City 2026 Brings Art, Fitness and Mindfulness to Singapore
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre is marking the lead-up to World Mental Health Day with sound baths, reflective art and fitness drumming sessions designed to help participants pause, move and recharge.
Wellness in the City 2026 runs at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre from 1 to 9 October 2026. Illustration: KnowvaLife (AI-generated).
This article provides general health and event information and does not replace professional medical or mental-health advice, diagnosis or treatment. Wellness activities may support relaxation and self-care, but they are not a substitute for clinical care when help is needed.
HEALTH NEWS — Wellness in the City 2026 is bringing a programme of Chinese arts, movement and mindfulness activities to the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre from 1 to 9 October 2026.
Presented by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC), the programme brings together four local organisations — Drum Feng, RuanAtWorkz Musical Arts, The Red Pencil Singapore and Mind in the Mountains — for sessions scheduled around lunchtime and after office hours.
The event runs from 1 to 9 October at SCCC, 1 Straits Boulevard. Sessions are conducted in English and Mandarin and start from S$25 per person per workshop, including GST and the SISTIC fee.
What Is Wellness in the City 2026?
Wellness in the City 2026 is a public programme that uses sound, visual art and physical movement as approachable ways to encourage rest, reflection and active wellbeing in the lead-up to World Mental Health Day.
Rather than presenting wellness as a single practice, the event offers several formats. Participants can choose a calming sound bath, make reflective artwork, explore an art-therapeutic activity built around everyday coffee-ring patterns, or take part in energetic Chinese drumming workouts.
A sound-bath session combines the traditional Chinese ruan with singing bowls, chimes and other instruments.
Guided art sessions invite participants to slow down, express themselves and practise mindful attention.
Fitness drumming blends Chinese percussion with interval or choreographed movement for a full-body workout.
Lunchtime and evening scheduling makes the programme easier to fit around work and daily responsibilities.
Programme Highlights and Session Times
Healing Harmony Sound Bath
Provider: RuanAtWorkz Musical Arts
A sound experience combining the Chinese ruan, Himalayan singing bowls, chimes and other instruments in a quiet setting.
Sessions: 1 Oct, 12.15pm–1.15pm; 6 Oct, 7pm–8pm; 7 Oct, 12.15pm–1.15pm.
Venue: SCCC Recital Studio, Level 6.
HIT! Fitness x Drumming Workout
Provider: Drum Feng
A higher-energy workout that combines rhythmic Chinese drumming with interval-based movements for strength and endurance.
Sessions: 5 Oct, 7pm–8pm; 7 Oct, 7pm–8pm.
Venue: SCCC Recital Studio, Level 6.
Motion x Drumming Workout
Provider: Drum Feng
A movement-based drumming session designed to engage cardio fitness, coordination, balance and body awareness.
Sessions: 1 Oct, 7pm–8pm; 9 Oct, 7pm–8pm.
Venue: SCCC Recital Studio, Level 6.
Lai La-kopi Art Therapeutic Workshop
Provider: The Red Pencil Singapore
An art-therapist-led coaster workshop that turns coffee-mug stains into personal mandalas using meaningful lines and symbols. No prior art experience is required.
Sessions: 8 Oct, 12.15pm–1.15pm; 9 Oct, 12.15pm–1.15pm.
Venue: SCCC, Level 11.
Reflective Art Experience
Provider: Mind in the Mountains
A guided workshop using mindful painting techniques and varied materials. Participants can take home their canvas artwork.
Sessions: 2 Oct, 12.15pm–1.15pm; 6 Oct, 12.15pm–1.15pm.
Venue: SCCC Recital Studio, Level 6.
Why Can Creative and Movement Breaks Matter?
Brief, intentional breaks can create space to notice stress, step away from daily demands and reconnect with the body. Creative activities may also make reflection feel less formal, while movement can support physical activity and provide a change of pace from desk-based routines.
The event’s strongest public-health message is practical: wellbeing does not have to begin with a perfect routine. A scheduled hour of music, art or movement can be one manageable way to practise self-care and connect with others.
Sound, art and exercise sessions may feel restorative, but they do not diagnose or treat a mental-health condition. Anyone experiencing persistent distress, major changes in daily functioning, thoughts of self-harm or another urgent concern should seek qualified professional support promptly.
What Should Participants Know Before Booking?
- Check the exact date, time and remaining ticket availability before travelling.
- Wear comfortable clothing for drumming and movement sessions.
- Consider your current fitness, mobility and health needs before joining a higher-energy workout.
- Tell the organiser or instructor about relevant accessibility needs where appropriate.
- The workshops are intended for the general public, but infants in arms and children below 12 are not admitted.
- Programme details and availability may change; refer to the official SCCC and SISTIC pages for the latest information.
Dates: 1–9 October 2026
Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, 1 Straits Boulevard, Singapore 018906
Languages: English and Mandarin
Price: From S$25 per person per workshop, including GST and SISTIC fee
Tickets:
Check SISTIC
Key Takeaways
- Wellness in the City 2026 runs at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre from 1 to 9 October.
- The programme includes sound baths, reflective art, an art-therapeutic workshop and two fitness-drumming formats.
- Sessions are scheduled at lunchtime and in the evening.
- Workshops are conducted in English and Mandarin and start from S$25 per person.
- The event offers accessible self-care activities, but wellness workshops are not a substitute for professional mental-health care.
Sources & References
- Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. Wellness in the City 2026. View official event information
- HealthHub Singapore. MindSG mental wellbeing resources. Explore MindSG
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