Once Upon a Time 2026 with The TENG Ensemble

This year, The TENG Ensemble ushers in the Chinese New Year with its latest musical festive adventure, Once Upon a Time, which reimagines the story of Nian, a legendary mythical monster with sharp teeth and horns that used to wreak havoc on villagers on the night before New Year’s. Follow Ah Gong and his granddaughter Sharon as they face off against the mythical beast with the help of the village’s musicians. Through the performance’s lively storytelling and interactive music-making, learn how loud tunes, bright colours and the community spirit turned the Lunar New Year celebrations into such a vibrant occasion that it is known today. The family-family performance is also in collaboration with youths from TENG’s Mapletree-TENG Scholars, a programme developed for musicians aged 21 and below with a passion for Chinese arts.

P.S. Tickets for the performance are eligible for purchase with your SG Culture Pass Credits, so get on it.