IG-Worthy Star Wars Sand Sculptures At Sentosa Siloso Beach From 31 Aug To 15 Sep

With its beautiful beaches, thrilling theme parks, and luxurious resorts, Sentosa has attractions for everyone.

But for Star Wars fans, an upcoming festival might trump all those things.

Sentosa Sandsation: Star Wars Edition

This year, Sentosa Sandsation will feature beloved characters from the Star Wars franchise.

The event is a collaboration between Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) and The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia.

The event will be Southeast Asia’s largest sand sculpting festival, spanning almost 3,000 square metres!

The festival will run from 31 August to 15 September 2019, between 10.00am and 8.30pm daily.

And the good news is that entry into the event is free for all.

Additionally, to celebrate the school holidays, all Singapore residents will also enjoy free island admission between 31 August and 15 September 2019.

Events for all ages

In a festival for both kids and adults, Sentosa Sandsation: Star Wars Edition will feature:

20 Star Wars-themed sand sculptures

Take pictures with iconic characters brought to life by some of the world’s most renowned sand artists, including Singapore’s very own JOOheng Tan.

Use the Force with Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca and Rey or harness the power of the dark with Darth Vader, Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett and Kylo Ren. Just don’t use it to destroy the sculptures, please.

Sand sculpting workshops and ‘live’ demonstrations

Think your sandcastles are substandard? Attend the daily free sand sculpting workshops located right on the event ground!

Happening throughout Sentosa Sandsation: Star Wars Edition with three timeslots at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on a first come first served basis. This would be the perfect place for you to learn from the masters.

Guests can also watch JOOheng sculpt Jabba the Hutt out of sand progressively throughout the event!

Sentosa International Sand Sculpting Competition

If watching JOOheng bring Jabba the Hutt to life isn’t enough, watch the world’s best sand masters compete to craft fantastic sand art masterpieces at the third edition of the Sentosa International Sand Sculpting Championship.

This will be held from 31 August to 2 September.

Exclusive merchandise

You can also get your hands on exclusive bespoke Star Wars-themed merchandise, such as glow-in-the-dark T-shirts and customisable tote bags, at the retail area at Sentosa Sandsation: Star Wars Edition.

Free movie screenings

Guests can also make it a whole day out with free movie screenings at Palawan Green. Grab a picnic mat and catch a movie with your family at 7.45pm on 31 August, 1, 14 and 15 September.

Getting to Sentosa Sandsation: Star Wars Edition

As previously mentioned, Singapore residents (i.e. anyone who lives in Singapore for work or study, which includes work permit holders, etc) can enter the island for free via the Sentosa Express train or by driving in (for all Singapore-registered vehicles except for motorcycles).

Then, from Beach Hub Station, take a 750-metre stroll down Siloso Beach and you’ll reach the Star-Wars-themed festival.

You can also take the dedicated shuttle loop service which runs from Beach Station to Imbiah Lookout to Siloso Point. The shuttle runs from 12:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily for the duration of the event with an interval of approximately 15 minutes.

You can even get $5 off Grab rides into Sentosa during the festival if you use the promo code: SANDSATION.

So, head on down there with the family and build your very own sand sculpture! You might just be able to conjure up your very own Yoda out of sand!

You can learn more about the exciting event here.