8th National Day Ground-Up Party (2026)
Less scrolling, more genuine connection 🌱
The National Day Ground-Up Party (NDGUP) is an annual celebration, now back for the 8th year! Come make friends IRL, and discover cool new interests and communities ❤️
Programme Highlights
🕦 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Registration + Bring Your Own Takeaway Lunch
Settle in and get to know fellow participants over lunch, with fun ice-breakers
🕐 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Opening Brief & Activity Host Pitches
Hear what's coming up, including pitches for Unconference Activities!
🕑 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Unconference Activities in half hour blocks + Booths
🕑 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Closing Brief
Unconference
Embracing the ground-up spirit, our Unconference is participant-driven – YOU shape the experience. Host or join an Activity. From board games to book raves; from creative jams to conversations on what matters to you.
Just head to the Activity Board to claim a timeslot and space!
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Ideas to get started:
• Local music appreciation
• Art jam
• Board games
• Book/poem sharing
• Teach-ins and mini-workshops
• Conversations about Singapore, community, and more
Between 1:30PM - 2:00PM, folks hosting an Activity may do a one-minute sharing about it! Your sharing should include:
Your name and organisation (if any)
Activity name and short description about it
The start and end time
Location: Which Activity Zone it’s at (choose a Zone on the event day itself)
[If any] Maximum number of participants
The energy and social level of the activity
For example: “Hi my name is Louis. I’m hosting a game of Saboteur at Zone D from 2:00PM - 2:30PM. We can have up to 7 participants! It’s suitable for complete beginners and will be moderately social.”
Ground-Up Booths
Explore a vibrant showcase of causes, communities, and creative ideas built from the ground up.
Each booth is a space to:
🔸 Discover meaningful initiatives
🔸 Participate in interactive activities
🔸 Connect with new people & communities
📢 No commercial sales or donations – just good vibes and shared inspiration!
Trinket Exchange
We’ll have a trinket exchange corner! Bring something that you don’t want but that other people might find useful, and be prepared to write a short note about how you got the item, and why you’re letting it go.
Help to hit our $200 Kickstarter goal!
This event is 100% community-funded. This year, you have the opportunity to chip in before the event! The more generously you give, the more everyone receives. Think snacks, soft drinks, tea/coffee from local stall Tarik, and even lunch~
Visit our Kickstarter page: bit.ly/ndgupks and check out our Rewards - hand-drawn watercolour paintings, custom poetry, and even the chance to tell your Singapore story in a video feature on our social media!
You may also click on “Back this project → “Pledge without a reward” to contribute a custom amount.
We need to hit the $200 funding goal to receive your contributions, so every bit counts! We look forward to your generous support!
This is our first ever Kickstarter for the NDGUP. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we do our best to run everything smoothly.
Housekeeping
⏱️ Arrive from 12:00PM onwards for registration (please be on time!)
📣 Opening Brief starts at 1:00 PM sharp – to ensure everyone’s on the same page
💧 Stay hydrated – bring a water bottle, and a tumbler/mug for coffee/tea (while stocks last)
🍪 Light snacks provided – please bring your own lunch
❤️ Wear red and/or white for National Day vibes!
🎟️Register now to claim your spot and receive event updates!
🛑 Participation Guidelines
Let’s co-create a space that’s fun, respectful, and inclusive:
✅ Whoever comes is the right people
✅ Whatever happens is the only thing that could have
✅ Whenever it starts is the right time
✅ When it’s over, it’s over
✅ Use the “Law of Two Feet”: you’re free to move between activities – your experience is your responsibility
✨ Be respectful of others and their ideas
✨ When participating in an activity, listen actively and participate, without monopolising the conversation
✨ Keep an open mind, especially toward differing views
🚫 This is not a platform for seeking singles/dating – let’s keep it grounded and respectful
🚫 Do not incite racial or religious sensitivities, promote violence, or advocate for a political party or view
Follow us on Instagram (grounduppartysg) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Grounduppartysg)!