Where To Buy The Best Mooncakes In Singapore For Mid-Autumn Festival 2026
Gracie Stewart
Editor | Urban List Singapore
Mid-Autumn Festival is happening on Friday, 25 September 2026, and like clockwork, Singapore’s mooncake wizards are back at it, dropping everything from traditional baked skin, heritage-style Orh Nee numbers to wild snow skin collabs packed with liquor, truffle, and whatever else they can sneak in.
Traditionally held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, Mid-Autumn is the ultimate reunion fest where friends and family gather to admire the glowing moon, sip tea, slice into boxes of mooncakes ranging from timeless classics to experimental bombshells, and parade around with lanterns lighting up the night.
Speaking of lanterns, they started as practical lights guiding festival-goers through the dark, symbolising hope and good fortune. Over centuries, they blossomed into vibrant, artistic displays, shaped like animals, mythical creatures, and scenes from folklore, illuminating not just the night, but the joy of being together under one radiant moon.
But back to mooncakes: whether you’re a baked lotus purist, a snow skin diehard, or just here for the fancy boxes and bags (no judgment), we’ve done the legwork. Here’s your cheat sheet to the most swoon-worthy mooncakes in Singapore this season, guaranteed to level up your gifting and snacking game.
Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree
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Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree is putting a wild spin on Mid-Autumn Festival with the launch of its first-ever mooncake collection. Inspired by the iconic animals of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the limited-edition set features four handcrafted baked mooncakes, each embossed with a different wildlife motif and paired with a unique flavour—from Owa Black Coffee and White Lotus to Pandan Coconut and Rose Tea Lychee. The standout? The coffee mooncake is made using wildlife-friendly Owa Coffee, sourced through an Indonesian conservation initiative that helps protect the critically endangered Silvery Gibbon.
The mooncakes are presented in a beautifully designed four-tier keepsake box featuring beloved residents from Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, Bird Paradise, River Wonders and Rainforest Wild Adventure, making it just as collectable as the treats inside. Available from 21 August, the collection is priced from $85 per box, with a 20% early bird discount on pre-orders until 31 August.
Capella Singapore
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Luxury hotel Capella Singapore is entering the Mid-Autumn game for the very first time with Woven In Harmony, an elegant inaugural mooncake collection inspired by Sentosa's heritage and the traditions of togetherness. Drawing on the island's little-known history as a pineapple plantation, the collection pairs refined craftsmanship with subtle tropical influences, while each gift box is finished with a Pan Chang Knot tassel—a traditional Chinese symbol of harmony, continuity and enduring blessings.
Inside, you'll find both baked and snow skin mooncakes handcrafted by the award-winning team at Cassia. Standouts include the Signature Pineapple Custard and Premium White Lotus baked mooncake, alongside indulgent snow skin flavours like Champagne Chocolate Truffle, Gula Melaka Chocolate Truffle, and Pineapple with Bob's Bar Navegante Rum. Beautifully presented in a collectible tin with a felt gift bag, the collection launches from 18 August to 27 September, with a 28% early bird discount available for orders placed by 31 July.
PAUL
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As Mid-Autumn Festival returns, PAUL is celebrating the season with A Moonlit Affair, a limited-edition Moon Tart collection that brings together classic French pâtisserie techniques and local tradition. Available from 1 September 2026, the collection features four new flavours housed in PAUL's signature buttery, crisp tart shells, with each set presented in a batik-inspired keepsake tin that pays tribute to the region's heritage.
Inside the Box of eight, you'll find two of each flavour: Genmaicha Mochi, pairing toasted Japanese tea with soft mochi and matcha ganache; Yuzu Sesame, which balances rich black sesame cream with bright yuzu curd; Maple Pecan, combining maple ganache with buttery pecan praline; and Double Chocolate, layering dark chocolate ganache over a fudgy brownie base with crunchy caramel pearls. Each gift box also comes with a PAUL cooler bag, making it a thoughtful pick for festive gatherings, gifting and family celebrations.
Carlton Hotel Singapore
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Carlton Hotel Singapore's award-winning Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant is bringing back its handcrafted mooncakes for Mid-Autumn 2026, with a collection that blends time-honoured favourites and fresh new flavours. Made entirely in-house by the restaurant's master chefs and pastry team, this year's line-up includes a new Tangerine Peel White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk baked mooncake, plus two new snow skin creations: Hong Kong Milk Tea and Baileys Cheesecake. Returning crowd-pleasers like the Mini Mao Shan Wang Durian Snow Skin and the restaurant's signature Mini Walnut Moon Tart with Yolk also make a welcome comeback.
The collection is housed in one of this year's prettiest gift boxes, designed to transform into a glowing lantern with an included light—a keepsake that's made for displaying long after the mooncakes are gone. Available from 20 July to 25 September 2026, the collection can be ordered online or picked up from Carlton Hotel Singapore, with early bird discounts of up to 30% available until 10 September.
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
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If you're shopping for a mooncake gift that doubles as a keepsake, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore has you covered. This year's Mid-Autumn collection is presented in two beautifully designed boxes, including a striking musical gift box complete with a gold ceramic trinket tray, bunny ornament and winding melody, alongside a burgundy lacquer box that opens to reveal a custom tic-tac-toe set. It's one of the most creative gifting collections to land this festive season.
Inside, you'll find a mix of new and returning favourites, from the debut Red Bean Pine Nuts with Orange Peel baked mooncake to new snowskin flavours like Chocolate Pistachio Crunch and Strawberry Mochi. Classics including Lava Custard, Mao Shan Wang Durian and Champagne Truffle also make a comeback, with the collection available to order now and early bird savings of 25% running until 31 August.
Fairmont Singapore
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Fairmont Singapore is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a Mid-Autumn collection that's as much about the keepsake box as the mooncakes inside. Housed in a limited-edition heritage box inspired by the hotel's iconic architecture, this year's lineup also marks a first for the property with a fully halal-certified baked mooncake collection. Expect classic low-sugar white lotus favourites alongside new flavours like Oolong Tea Lotus with Multigrain Brown Sugar and Premium Mixed Nuts with Pumpkin Seeds.
The handcrafted snowskin collection returns with plenty of new additions too, including the viral-inspired Dubai Chocolate, Whisky Orange, Pandan Bliss and Yuzu Green Tea, while fan favourites Champagne and Raspberry Rose make a comeback. Available now for pre-order, the collection also includes premium gift sets paired with tea, digital gifting options and early bird discounts of up to 35%.
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
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Mandarin Oriental, Singapore has unveiled its 2026 Moonlit Harmony collection and it's as much about the packaging as what's inside. The beautifully illustrated gift boxes, adorned with peonies and butterflies, are designed to be reused as jewellery boxes complete with a built-in vanity mirror, making them a keepsake long after the last mooncake has been enjoyed. The collection includes classic baked mooncakes alongside modern flavours like the returning Black Sesame with Mochi and a new Assorted Nuts.
For something even more special, the hotel is also launching a limited-edition SHANGHAI TANG collaboration, Moonlit Elegance, featuring a Celadon Green-inspired gift box decorated with delicate jasmine motifs. The Moonlit Harmony collection is available to order now through 25 September, with an early-bird offer of 30% off the four-piece mooncake set until 13 August using the code EARLYBIRD30.
Raffles Hotel Singapore
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Raffles Hotel Singapore is back with another seriously luxe Mid-Autumn collection, pairing elegant new flavours with collectible keepsake boxes. This year's lineup includes two new snow skin mooncakes—Whisky & Lapsang Souchong Truffle and Matcha & Raspberry Truffle—alongside returning favourites like Pistachio & Apricot and the hotel's iconic Champagne Truffle. The collection also features classic baked mooncakes and a limited-edition premium gift set for those looking to impress.
The standout, though, is the collaboration with local arts charity ART. Each mooncake box features original artwork by Singaporean artist Nicole Koo, while the limited-edition premium set comes with handcrafted ceramic plates created by ART artisans and Raffles colleagues. Mooncakes are available to order now, with collections and deliveries starting from 3 August and early-bird discounts available for a limited time.
Man Fu Yuan
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Man Fu Yuan at Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel Singapore is giving Mid-Autumn Festival a local twist with a new mooncake collection inspired by the neighbourhoods surrounding Bugis. The standout is the Nanyang Reverie snow skin selection, featuring flavours like pandan chendol with gula melaka truffle, Nanyang charcoal coffee with dark chocolate, velvet milk tea with orange, and lychee rose—each paying tribute to the area's rich cultural heritage.
Returning alongside the new creations are Man Fu Yuan's signature low-sugar baked mooncakes, plus a premium gift set with exclusive baked flavours and a keepsake teapot and teacup. The collection is available for pre-order now, with early-bird discounts on offer before collections begin from 10 August.
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
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Elevating this year’s gift giving, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore has launched its Mid-Autumn Artistry Collection 2026, pairing elegant mooncakes with a trio of limited-edition vanity cases designed to be reused long after the festival season ends. Available in three colours—The Rosette, The Botanical, and The Periwinkle—the pebble-grain leather cases feature smooth leather interiors and a compact zip-up design that doubles as chic travel vanity bags. Inside, you’ll find a mix of classic flavours and new creations, including the baked Lychee Rose Red Bean Paste with Macadamia Nuts mooncake and the Mini Snowskin Rosé Champagne truffle, created in collaboration with Champagne Barons de Rothschild.
Returning crowd-pleasers include the Mini Snowskin Green Tea, Mini Snowskin Lycheetini, and the ever-popular Snowskin Mao Shan Wang Durian mooncake. Adding to the appeal, every vanity case purchase automatically enters buyers into The Grand Reverie Draw, where prizes range from champagne brunches and spa experiences to a four-day luxury trip to France, complete with a visit to the Champagne Barons de Rothschild House. Early birds can also enjoy 25% off all mooncake varieties until 31 August 2026, with collections beginning from August ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival season.
Cedric Grolet Singapore
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Cedric Grolet Singapore is giving Mid-Autumn Festival a seriously chic makeover with the launch of its Singapore-exclusive mooncake collection. Available only at the COMO Orchard outpost, the limited-edition range reimagines the traditional treat through a distinctly French lens, blending classic Chinese flavours with the pastry house's signature artistry. Curated by Executive Chef Aurelien Maily, the collection features six creations spanning both baked mooncakes and Grolet's iconic chocolate-shell signatures.
Fruity flavours are the hero this year, with baked mooncakes landing in combinations like Raspberry Lime, Passion Fruit Coconut, Lemon Vanilla, and Cherry Matcha—each pairing French pâte de fruit with traditional lotus paste for a fresh take on the festive staple. Returning fan-favourites also make an appearance in the signature range, including the bestselling Raspberry alongside a new Hazelnut flavour layered with praline, sponge, gel, and crisp. Available for pre-order now, the collection can be picked up from 25 August through to 26 September, just in time for gifting season.
Conrad Singapore Orchard
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Conrad Singapore Orchard has launched Moonlit Legacy, a new mooncake collection from its MICHELIN-starred Summer Palace. Alongside timeless baked favourites like White Lotus Paste with Double Yolk and the signature Parma Ham and Pork Floss with Assorted Nuts, the collection also introduces fresh snowskin flavours including Purple Sweet Potato, Chinese Yam & Pine Nuts, Red Date Walnut Lotus Paste, and Nanyang Pandan Coconut & Salted Crème Brûlée Chocolate. Each set comes housed in an elegant keepsake box designed to live on well beyond the festival.
For those looking to splurge, the new Luxury Collection debuts an exclusive Golden Lava Custard Mooncake alongside immersive gifting experiences, with limited-edition sets featuring handcrafted lanterns, premium teas, and an ultra-exclusive collaboration with LOUIS XIII Cognac. There's also a playful twist from Dolcetto, whose chocolate mooncakes come in flavours like Salted Egg Kaya, Peach Oolong, Yuzu Matcha and Black Sesame. Pre-orders are open now, with savings of up to 35% available during the early bird period.
Andaz Singapore
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Andaz Singapore has just dropped one of the season's prettiest mooncake collections. This year, the halal-certified range from Wu Yue Ting (5 ON 25) welcomes a brand-new Cempedak Coconut Bliss flavour-a tropical spin on the traditional treat, blending fragrant cempedak, creamy coconut, pandan and crunchy macadamias. Returning favourites like the Signature Tea, Silver Lotus Double Yolk and Red Date Jubilee mooncakes are also back, all housed in beautifully designed gift boxes inspired by the elegant interiors of the restaurant.
Beyond the mooncakes themselves, the collection leans into luxe gifting with a chic new two-piece box and a limited-edition collaboration with French ceramic house LEGLE, pairing mooncakes with an exclusive teapot and cup set. You can also add curated extras like Golden Phoenix tea or bottles of AllofMe wine from Yunnan. Prices start from $60 for a two-piece box and $95 for a box of four, with up to 35% off during the early bird sale running until 9 August, before 25% discounts kick in for selected bank cardholders through 25 September.
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
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The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is bringing back its sought-after Mid-Autumn collection, with a lineup of beautifully packaged baked mooncakes that lean into timeless flavours over passing trends. New this year are three additions inspired by classic Chinese ingredients: Glutinous Rice Pu'er with Melon Seed, Low Sugar White Lotus with Pumpkin Seed, and Black Sesame with Chestnut and Walnut. Crafted with reduced sugar for a lighter take on tradition, the collection is available from 22 June to 25 September, with early bird savings of 30% running until 22 July.
The gifting options are just as impressive as what's inside. The signature four-piece gift box returns in an elegant crimson keepsake inspired by the iconic Fullerton Building, while the bestselling Letterbox edition-modelled after Singapore's famous red pillar post box-makes a comeback with a refreshed design. New for 2026 is the Jade Nostalgic Harvest Tingkat, a heritage-inspired tiered gift set filled with four baked mooncakes, alongside the limited-edition Jade 15 Treasures Premium Gift Set, featuring a showstopping eight-yolk mooncake surrounded by 14 mini mooncakes in assorted flavours.
Pan Pacific Singapore
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Pan Pacific Singapore's beloved Hai Tien Lo is back with another elegant Mid-Autumn collection, and there's a fresh flavour worth adding to your gifting list. Joining the lineup this year is the new Roselle with Wolfberries and White Lotus Paste baked mooncake, pairing delicate floral and fruity notes with silky lotus paste, alongside returning favourites like the signature Hai Tien Lo No. 1 Tea mooncake, classic Single and Double Yolk White Lotus Paste varieties, and the ever-popular Mao Shan Wang Durian Snow Skin mooncake for durian devotees. Every set comes packaged in a vibrant floral keepsake box that's designed to double as a jewellery box long after the mooncakes are gone.
If you're looking to really impress, the Premium Four Treasures Gift Set bundles all four baked mooncakes with a teapot, matching teacups and Hai Tien Lo's signature tea, while the Classic Four Treasures Set offers the same mooncake selection in the keepsake box. Prices start from $95 for a box of four mooncakes and $98 for the Classic Four Treasures Set, with early bird savings of up to 30% available until 27 July before discounts of up to 25% continue through 25 September.
Everything You Need To Know About Mid-Autumn Festival And Mooncakes In Singapore
When is the Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 in Singapore?
This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Friday, 25 September 2026.
What’s the story behind the Mooncake Festival?
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival, traces its roots to ancient China, where it began as a harvest celebration under the full moon. Traditionally held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, when the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest, it was a time to give thanks for a bountiful harvest and pray for good fortune.
Over time, the festival took on more poetic and mythical layers. One of the most enduring legends tells the tale of Chang’e, the moon goddess who drank an elixir of immortality and ascended to the moon, leaving her lover Hou Yi behind on Earth. Every year, people honour her by admiring the moon and offering mooncakes, which symbolise reunion and completeness.
Today, Mid-Autumn is all about moon-viewing, gatherings, lanterns, and of course, mooncakes, whether they’re stuffed with salted egg yolk, white lotus paste, or filled with trendy spins like champagne truffle or yuzu. At its heart, it’s still a celebration of connection: to family, to tradition, and to the rhythms of the natural world.
Why do we eat mooncakes?
Mooncakes symbolise completeness and unity.
Where can I buy mooncakes in Singapore?
You can get them at hotels, bakeries, Chinese restaurants, and increasingly, online platforms. Our list includes the most popular and luxurious boxes you’ll want to get your hands on in 2026.
What’s the difference between traditional and snow skin mooncakes?
Traditional mooncakes are baked with a golden-brown pastry and usually filled with lotus paste or red bean, often with salted egg yolk. Snow skin mooncakes are chilled and made with a mochi-like skin, typically filled with inventive or fruity flavours.
How long do mooncakes last?
Generally, traditional baked mooncakes last for up to 30 days if unopened and kept in a cool, dry place. Snow skin mooncakes, being perishable, should be refrigerated and consumed within a week, but always check the box for guidelines.
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