Ready for the oohs and aahs as fireworks light up Singapore’s balmy skies? In 2025, Singapore turns the big 6-0, and that means the National Day Parade (NDP) is going full throttle. Expect booming fanfare, nostalgic tunes, and sky-splitting fireworks (or drone works) that’ll paint the Marina Bay skyline in shimmering shades of colours.
This is your ultimate guide to where to watch NDP fireworks in Singapore for 2025. We’ve listed everything from the best free viewing spots to family-friendly areas, hotels with the best firework views, and bars that’ll have you sipping under the sparks. Whether you want to jostle with the crowd for that front-row spot, book a bougie rooftop bar seat with a cocktail in hand, or retreat to the comforts of a hotel room with a firework-facing view, we’ve got you covered.
Plus, with previews leading up to the big day on 9 August, there are more chances than ever to catch the show (and skip the chaos). In our FAQs at the end of the article, we've also listed down preview days for those who wants to catch the fireworks outside of National Day itself!
Top Free Public Spots
Pro tip: Fireworks are expected to go off between 8pm and 8.15pm on preview and actual days. If you’re going public, head down early, think 5pm or earlier if you want a prime spot.
1) Helix Bridge
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This architecturally stunning pedestrian bridge offers unobstructed views of the Marina Bay fireworks. Arrive early to secure a good spot.
2) Marina Barrage
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A favorite among families, this rooftop park provides ample space for picnics and kite-flying, with panoramic views of the fireworks over the bay from a distance. Bonus, there's all that space for children to run around!
3) Bay East Garden (Gardens by the Bay)
Enjoy a tranquil setting with a 2km waterfront promenade, perfect for viewing the fireworks with the Supertrees in the background.
4) Merlion Park & Marina Bay Promontory
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As front row as it can get, these spots offer close-up views of the fireworks, but expect large crowds.
5) The Lawn @ Marina Bay
A laid-back grassy area in the heart of the CBD, providing good views of the fireworks without the dense crowds.
6) Esplanade Waterfront Promenade
This breezy spot offers free views of the fireworks and is surrounded by restaurants, making it ideal for a pre-show meal.
7) Multiple locations across Singapore
For those preferring to stay closer to home, community centers in heartland areas such as Bishan, Buona Vista, Paya Lebar, Punggol, Tampines and Yishun have hosted fireworks displays.
Hotels with Prime Fireworks Views
Want to watch the fireworks in utter comfort? Hotels with firework views are prime property during National Day, so make sure to check in and book in advance!
1) Marina Bay Sands
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Singapore's skyline in the back, fireworks in your face: Marina Bay Sands is your go-to if you want full-on pyrotechnics minus the hotel in your shot. Yes, it’s the classic.
Room category to book for firework views: Make sure to book a room with harbour view across all categories.
2) Swissôtel The Stamford
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Situated near The Padang, Swissotel The Stamford offers unobstructed views of the parade, fireworks, and aerial displays. Throw in SG60 cocktails and in-room dining, and you’ve got yourself a party.
Room category to book for firework views: Premier Marina Bay Room
3) Fairmont Singapore
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Located just next door to Swissotel The Stamford, Fairmont Singapore gives you the same million-dollar views with the same flex and a lot more comfort.
Room category to book for firework views: Deluxe Harbour Room
4) Mandarin Oriental Singapore
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This one’s for the balcony lovers. Multiple categories across Mandarin Oriental's room categories give you unobstructed views of Marina Bay’s firework frenzy, with or without Club access.
Room category to book for firework views: Marina Bay View Room, Club Marina Bay Room, Marina Bay Suite with Balcony and Premier Marina Bay Suite
5) Pan Pacific Singapore
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A classic choice with a view so good, you might just cry in your Pacific Club robe. Think floor-to-ceiling windows and explosions of light, minus the crowd crush at Pan Pacific Singapore.
Room category to book for firework views: Pacific Club Room
6) The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
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At The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, the Marina Bay View Rooms offer sweeping panoramas and private balconies perfect for catching the fireworks and flyovers in comfort. For an even loftier view, book an Esplanade Room on the top floor, where the city skyline becomes your personal backdrop.
The Fullerton Hotel's room category to book for firework views: Marina Bay View Room
7) The Fullerton Bay Hotel
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Over at The Fullerton Bay Hotel, the Premier Bay View Room with Jacuzzi is the ultimate flex: imagine soaking in a hot tub while fireworks explode across the sky. With unmatched vantage points and five-star luxury, these rooms are your golden ticket to Singapore’s biggest birthday bash.
The Fullerton Bay Hotel room category to book for firework views: Premier Bay View Room with Jacuzzi
8) The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore
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The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore's honeycomb windows are basically made for firework-watching-in-bathtub situations. It's dramatic. It’s cinematic. It’s a whole vibe.
Room category to book for firework views: Deluxe Marina room
9) JW Marriott Singapore South Beach
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Perched near the Padang, JW Marriott South Beach is your luxe hideout for soaking up the action from select rooms or the stylish lounges. They don't even shout it out anywhere, so this one is for those who like to keep their secret hangouts a secret.
Room category to book for firework views: Premier Marina Bay Room
10) Grand Copthorne Waterfront
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Tucked along the river with legit views of the National Day fireworks, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel gives it all without you having to elbow strangers in the Marina Bay crowd. Peace, quiet, boom.
Room category to book for firework views: Premier Waterfront Rooms
Rooftop Dining & Drinks with a View
1) LeVeL33
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Celebrate SG60 33 floors above it all at LeVeL33, where you’ll get front-row views of the National Day fireworks and every Saturday lead-up in August. Book in for the SG60 National Day Cacao Experience on 9 August (SGD 328 per pax), a decadent nine-course feast with free-flow booze and Janice Wong’s signature edible art. With panoramic views and sky-high indulgence, this is one fireworks show you’ll actually want to show up early for.
2) Altro Zafferano
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Located on the 43rd floor of Ocean Financial Centre, this Italian restaurant offers al-fresco terrace views of the fireworks.
3) Baia
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Front-row fireworks? Check. Free-flow prosecco? Double check. Baia’s Fireworks Fiesta is serving sky-high sparkle and non-stop indulgence every Saturday night from 5 July to 9 August. Settle in at this chic rooftop oasis with sweeping Marina Bay views and graze your way through endless canapés, live chef stations, and all the bubbly you can drink. It’s giving luxury picnic, but make it sky-lit.
4) Rooftop at 21 Carpenter
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A little further from the action than the other hotels on this list, I like to call this a little hidden secret, where you can enjoy the fireworks from a far, in a cosy rooftop space at 21 Carpenter.
5) Southbridge
Say cheers to the weekend with fireworks overhead and oysters in hand at Southbridge. This riverside rooftop fave is going all out with a buzzing bar vibe and million-dollar views, all for a minimum spend of $88. With fresh seafood, signature G&Ts, and one of the best vantage points in the city, it’s your golden ticket to watching the skies light up in style.
6) Sospiri
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When the fireworks hit, you’ll want an Aperol in one hand and a fork in the other, and Sospiri delivers both with flair. This Southern Italian stunner has prime terrace views, a curated SG60 dinner menu at $88, and all the romance of la dolce vita wrapped up in one breezy evening. Come for the pasta, stay for the pyrotechnics.
7) CÉ LA VI, Marina Bay Sands
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Cé La Vi is perched atop Marina Bay Sands, providing a front-row view of the city skyline and the fireworks display. Book a room, take a swim and enjoy all that Marina Bay Sands has to offer, before adjourning to Cé La Vi to cheer under the fireworks. And if you can get score a harbour-facing room in the hotel? Even better.
8) The Whisper Room, C.O.T.U
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Another sky-high bar with street cred to consider when watching Singapore's skies lit up with fireworks: The Whisper Room in entertainment hub C.O.T.U is shaking up 9 August 2025 celebrations with Skyline Fireworks Viewing between 8.15pm to 8.30pm.
You'll be able to enjoy the show from the comfort of a lounge setting with floor-to-ceiling windows. Try out four cocktails created exclusively for National Day, available as a celebratory tasting flight with any 3 at $60. Choose from the Singapore Sling, infused with raspberry eau de vie and pineapple cherry; the Merlion Collins, vibrant with fermented pineapple and roselle; the SG60, an elegant fusion of Glenfiddich 12, sake and lemongrass; and the Red Dot, a crisp floral mix of elderflower, citrus and raspberry.
Want to fancy it up a bit more, get any 2 premium liquor bottles for $600, such as Glenfiddich 12, Hendrick’s Original, or the ensemble of Orbium, Flora Adora, and Grand Cabaret.
Remember to arrive early to secure a good spot, and check public transport schedules for the day!
National Day Fireworks 2025 Singapore Key FAQs
Where will NDP 2025 be held?
This year’s National Day Parade will take place at the historic Padang, with fireworks expected to be launched over the Marina Bay area. This means great views can be caught from waterfront spots around Marina Bay, Esplanade, and even across the river in spots like Promontory @ Marina Bay and Marina Barrage.
When can I see National Day Parade fireworks in Singapore?
There are three days to catch the show:
Saturday, 26 July 2025 – NDP Preview 1
Saturday, 2 August 2025 – NDP Preview 2
Friday, 9 August 2025 – Actual National Day Parade
What time do fireworks start in Singapore on National Day?
Fireworks usually begin after 8pm, typically between 8.00pm and 8.15pm, right after the parade and aerial segments wrap up.
Do I need a ticket to see the fireworks?
Nope! While you’ll need tickets to enter the official NDP venue, there are plenty of free public areas where you can catch the fireworks, from Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza to the open grass at Marina Barrage.
Can I see fireworks from a hotel room?
Yes, and we’ve got a list of the best hotel rooms for that! Some popular picks include Pan Pacific Singapore, Mandarin Oriental, Fullerton Hotel, and The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, many of which offer firework-view packages around NDP. But, there are lesser-known picks you’ll want on your radar too, just in case you lose at fastest fingers first.
Want the full list of where to catch those glittery explosions? Scroll on for the best free, hotel, and rooftop bar spots in Singapore to see the National Day fireworks in 2025.
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