# Event Details - **Event Name**: Connecting Narratives for Change Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+08:00) - **Event Description**: A community festival at Common Ground Civic Centre to explore: What do we need third spaces for?About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c2c91370-b371-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Connecting Narratives for Change Festival 2026 is a day for anyone curious about the Singapore around them – and the people, spaces and communities shaping it.On 17 Oct 2026 get together with us at Common Ground Civic Centre for a series of experiential activities exploring topics you already care about, or ones you never expected to.EXPLORE THE FESTIVAL https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c2da7890-b371-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w1109-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg What's OnThe Festival is built around two Parallel Breakout tracks, each with four sessions to choose from.EXPLORE THE FULL PROGRAMME LINEUPPARALLEL BREAKOUT A10:30am–12:30pm: Active Fallowship: What Does Rest and Renewal Look Like in a World That's Go-Go-Go? | Led by Studio Dojo10:30am–12:30pm: It Takes a Village: Creating Third Spaces Where Young People Can Belong | Led by Brave Feats10:30am–12:30pm: Sustaining Arts Practices: How Are We Still Doing This? | Led by The Black Sampan10:30am–12:30pm: Designing for Independence: What Do Neurodivergent Children and Adults Need to Thrive? | Led by InSchoolPARALLEL BREAKOUT B1:30pm–4:30pm: Instinct or Intention: What Shapes the Way We Care for Children? | Led by: Playeum & Chapter Zero1:30pm–4:30pm: The Adventure Mindset: Can Small Everyday Discoveries Add Up to a Bigger Life? | Led by Myles & More2:30pm–4:30pm: The Absurd Art of Social Entrepreneurship: How Do We Sustain the Epic Adventure? | Led by Artably2:30pm–4:30pm: Lepak in Practice: How Lepak-ing Builds Social Capital | Led by Lepak ConversationsCome for a session,or stay for the whole day.Beyond the Parallel Breakout Sessions, there's more going on throughout the day if you're keen to stay for the whole day:9am–10am: Festival Opening: Community Check-in1pm–2pm: Lunchtime Circles5pm–6:30pm: Festival Closing: Community Conversations https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c2edb270-b371-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w1110-h740-dcc8c8c8-gmir.jpg Ticketing InfoJust want to attend one session?Single Session Pass: $35 (incl. GST)The Single Session Pass gives you access to one session of your choice from Parallel Breakout A or Parallel Breakout B, and the Lunchtime Circles fringe activities.Keen for the whole day?All-day Pass: $60 / $70 / $80 (incl. GST) — on a sliding scaleThe All-day Pass gives you full access to CNFC Festival, including one session from Parallel Breakout A and Parallel Breakout B, along with the Festival Opening and Closing, and the Lunchtime Circles fringe activities.A sliding scale means you decide what to contribute based on what you're able to. The lowest tier covers our base costs; anything above that goes directly toward the practitioners, partners, and everything it takes to make the day happen. If the higher tiers feel right for you, we'd genuinely appreciate it. Either way, every tier is equally welcome. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c2fea260-b371-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w1110-h740-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg Connecting Narratives for Change Festival is organised by Common Ground. Our collaborators for this year are the Resident and Community Partners of Common Ground Civic Centre and various practitioner-led third spaces in Singapore. This programme is supported by the SG Partnerships Fund.Common Ground is a cultural-change consultancy that leads a civic centre with a mission to build whole communities.Find out more about Common Ground: Website | Instagram | LinkedInAgenda🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMRegistrations🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMFestival Opening: Community Check-inHost: Common GroundInfo: Third Spaces Start with Who's in the Room – Third spaces exist for exactly this: people in a room, getting to know each other. We'll start the day by getting oriented — and getting to know the room.🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMTea Break🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMParallel Breakout Sessions AHost: Brave Feats Student CareInfo: The Festival is built around two Parallel Breakout tracks, each with four sessions to choose from. Choose a topic you already care about, or one you never expected to.🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMLunchtime CirclesHost: Common GroundInfo: An optional lunchtime space, hosted by our partners, for anyone who'd like the company. Choose Learn, Connect, or Reflect — and bring your own lunch!🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:30 PMParallel Breakout Sessions BHost: ArtablyInfo: The Festival is built around two Parallel Breakout tracks, each with four sessions to choose from. Choose a topic you already care about, or one you never expected to.🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMTea Break🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PMFestival Closing: Community ConversationsHost: Common GroundInfo: What is the future of third spaces in Singapore? And who do we need for that future? – A day spent with practitioners shaping third spaces across Singapore ends with voices from across the ecosystem — and everyone in the room. Together, we'll reflect on the future of third spaces in Singapore, and who’s needed to get there. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedok/connecting-narratives-for-change-festival-2026/100002000616719463 - **Event Categories**: festivals, trips-adventures, art, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35, max: 80, currency: SGD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bedok - **state**: SG - **country**: Singapore - **location**: Common Ground Civic Centre & Consultancy - **lat**: 1.3268361 - **long**: 103.9311016 - **full address**: Common Ground Civic Centre & Consultancy, 21 Bedok North Street 1, Bedok, Singapore ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Connecting Narratives for Change Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e7a483640fddf70880ffb2d53fb2b15fd4961b15d68e223861f4aac304280ed2-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1789743689 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Connecting Narratives for Change Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** Connecting Narratives for Change Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Common Ground Civic Centre & Consultancy, 21 Bedok North Street 1, Bedok, Singapore. - **Q**: Who is organizing Connecting Narratives for Change Festival 2026? - **A:** Connecting Narratives for Change Festival 2026 is organized by Common Ground. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Connecting Narratives for Change Festival 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bedok, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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