From some of the globe’s most coveted hawker markets, culinary experiences, immersive festivals and religious celebrations, it’s no secret Singapore is like no other in its magic all year long. Whether you’re a lover of lights, sports or downright incredible architecture, Singapore invites you to immerse yourself in this colourful wonderland where modern delights mix with ancient history.
Here are some of the awesome events not to miss in Singapore in 2024.
November
Harry Potter: Visions Of Magic Exhibition
From 22 November
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Can’t wait for the release of the new Harry Potter TV series? Get your wizarding world fix with Harry Potter: Visions of Magic at Resorts World Sentosa which will be taking place from 22 November.
Exploring the most-loved—and most-mysterious—corners of the magical community, this immersive experience uses video, sound and multi-sensory installations to bring to life magical spaces like the Room of Requirement, Newt’s Menagerie and the Ministry of Magic.
Tickets can be purchased online here.
illumi Christmas Edition
27 November to 06 January 2025
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The holidays have never looked so bright. Sleigh your way with the whole family to illumi this Christmas, where nine enchanting worlds transform into a festive playground filled with dazzling decorations and magical snowfall under the stars.
Gather around the cosy fireplace for a meet and greet and photo opportunity with Santa, explore a trail of family-friendly activities hosted by Santa’s elves, and dive into festive rides and bouncy castles at the perfect holiday escape for all ages.
Tickets for illumi can be purchased through Pelago or Tremtix.
Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay
29 November – 1 January
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Christmas Wonderland is back and better than ever with even more light displays and festive performances, as well as the return of fan favourites that will delight visitors of all ages.
Taking place at Gardens by the Bay from 29 November 2024 to 1 January 2025, you’ll be able to enjoy ‘snowfall’ in the tropics surrounded by a dazzling light installation. Look out for the iconic Supertree, say hello to a trio of Merry Bears, explore an enchanted forest, have a go at carnival games, catch festive performances by local artistes, dine on festive treats and more.
Over at Santa’s Village, join thousands of locals who have made it an annual tradition to take a family photo with Father Christmas at his home. The young and the young-at-heart can take a charming ride on a double-storey Venetian horse Carousel (the only one of its kind in Singapore) or hop aboard the CDG Zig Express Christmas Train.
Tickets to Christmas Wonderland are available online here and are priced from S$9 for adults and S$7 for children (3 to 12 years old), with four daily sessions starting from 6.30pm.
A Universal Christmas
29 November – 1 January
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A Universal Christmas is set to make an enchanting return to Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa with a thrillifying celebration of Wicked—Universal Pictures’ highly-anticipated film—along with other festive encounters and dazzling decorations.
From 29 November to 1 January 2025, you will be transported to the streets of the Emerald City, welcomed into the different worlds of favourite DreamWorks characters, and the immersed in steampunk-inspired Santa’s Mechanical World.
The breathtaking world of Wicked descends upon the New York zone, where you can meet with iconic characters such as Elphaba, Glinda, and The Wizard; visit photo spots including a recreation of The Hot Air Café Float on In and The Emerald Beautification Salon; and even receive an Elphaba- or Glinda-inspired makeover.
More fan-favourite characters will be brought to life at the DreamWorks Animation Holiday Spectacular, where—for the very first time—the majestic Far Far Away Castle will play host to the many worlds of beloved DreamWorks Animation movies in a dazzling projection mapping show. At Santa’s Magical Mechanical World at the Hollywood zone, guests can look forward to a steampunk transformation featuring a Christmas tree, the new Tinker Time Christmas show, and more festive meet and greets.
A Universal Christmas is included with regular admission to Universal Studios Singapore. A Christmas ticket package is also available from $80 per adult and $65 per child and comes with a Christmas set meal, $5 Universal Studios Singapore Retail Voucher, and 20% discount for the Makeover Session at The Emerald Beautification Salon. Book online here.
December
The Art of Banksy: Without Limits
December (exact dates TBA)
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The Art of Banksy: Without Limits, a unique exhibition where fans of the acclaimed and provocative British artist can experience his iconic works up close, is coming to Singapore for the first time this December. Opening at 25 Scotts Road, the Singapore experience will build on the incredible recent success of the exhibition’s Australian tour, delighting hundreds of thousands of visitors along the way.
Custom-built to fit the unique Singapore venue spanning 1,200 sqm, The Art of Banksy: Without Limits includes several experiential areas and more than 170 of the artist’s works such as certified originals, prints, photos, lithographs, sculptures, murals, and video mapping installations specially created for this tour.
Created specifically for the Singapore edition, the entrance of the exhibition will feature a Walled Off Hotel style lobby, drawing inspiration from Banksy’s 2017 boutique hotel exhibition of the same name. The original installation, considered a key piece of social commentary on the Israeli-Palestine Conflict, is known for having “the worst view of any hotel in the world”. Singaporeans will experience a piece of the wildly popular attraction without having to leave the city.
Additional exhibition highlights include “Dismaland” installations from Banksy’s 2015 pop-up Bemusement Park, prints of “Flower Thrower”, and the sculpture “Phone Booth.” Other surprises include a section dedicated to Banksy’s activism related to immigrants and a completely immersive “infinity room” addressing politics.
The Art of Banksy: Without Limits will open from December 2024, with the exact date to be Announced. Tickets will be on sale from Wednesday 13th November, however, those who sign up to the waitlist will receive exclusive pre-sale access. Click here for more information.
Fullerton Christmas Village
1 – 26 December
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For the first time, The Fullerton Heritage will unveil a magical Christmas Village at One Fullerton and Clifford Square, offering a magical holiday escape in the heart of Marina Bay.
From 1 to 26 December, you can wander through this charming village, basking in the glow of twinkling lights and festive décor that capture the timeless spirit of the season. Carnival stalls will tempt with delightful gifts and an array of sweet and savoury treats.
Anchoring the village is a grand 14-seater carousel at Clifford Square—as a special treat, those who spend S$100 in a single receipt at any of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore’s hotel-operated dining outlets, or at dining venues within The Fullerton Heritage precinct, can redeem a complimentary carousel ride.
Embracing the heritage of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, which once housed Singapore’s former General Post Office, you can explore life-sized Christmas dioramas and a whimsical post office-themed photo booth. You can also send heartfelt Yuletide greetings to loved ones through a charming, fully functional post box, and stand a chance to win fantastic prizes by sharing your cherished moments on Facebook or Instagram.
Merry Market At New Bahru
6 – 8 December
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Since opening earlier this year, New Bahru has hosted a powerhouse line-up of design-forward events and pop-ups including School of Tomorrow, Singapore Design Week and the largest edition of GREEN-HOUSE. Building on the lifestyle destination’s commitment to being a soapbox for local brands, New Bahru is debuting the first instalment of Extra Curious Activities (ECA for short), a series of themed design-led fairs where you can try new things, discover new labels, and connect with a like-minded community. Loosely inspired by after-school clubs, each edition dives deep into different passions, ranging from wellness to thrifting and beyond.
Kicking off on 6 - 8 December, the first instalment of ECA, Merry Market, is perfect for yuletide enthusiasts of all kinds—whether you’re set to impress with the most talked-about Christmas dinner party of the decade, consider finding the perfect present as an art unto itself, or plan to give the gift of local this season. Primarily set in the School Hall and Factory, Merry Market will showcase an exciting line-up of over 30 emerging brands across beauty, fashion, food, home goods and pet care. There will also be festive workshops and special cocktails on offer.
The Merry Market edition is open from 12pm to 8pm on Friday 6 December and 10am to 7pm on the weekend (7 and 8 December). More information can be found online here.
Archive Collective Fashion Archive Market at HighHouse
7 December
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Archive Collective, a one-of-a-kind fashion archive market by Opus, is set to take over HighHouse on 7 December, offering fashion enthusiasts the exclusive opportunity to shop pre-loved designer pieces from some of Singapore's most influential names in the industry.
Coinciding with HighHouse's First Anniversary activities, level 62 will be transformed into a marketplace from 11am to 4pm. Featuring the wardrobes of fashion personalities including Jamie Chua, Rachel Wong, Calista Cuaca, Carrie Wong, Carol Loo and Jumius Wong, stylists like Joshua Cheung, Furqan Saini and more.
Expect to find pre-loved treasures across designer labels such as Dior, Chanel, Celine, Prada, Balenciaga and more, amassed over the years for a sustainable way to shop luxury fashions, plus the chance to learn about each piece directly from the personalities themselves at their respective booths.
A Big Carnival of Joy
7 December – 2 January
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Experience epic fun at the merriest carnival in town with Resorts World Sentosa’s A Big Carnival of Joy from 7 December to 2 January 2025. Embark on a whimsical journey through specially curated country zones (England, France, Germany and Japan), each teeming with iconic attractions, thrilling carnival fun, and artisanal stalls brimming with holiday goodies and unique handcrafted gifts that bring the spirit of global Christmas traditions to life.
Marvel at show-stopping wonders like the magnificent Eiffel Tower displayed onto a 10-meter LED Tower Pyramid and be enchanted by 'A Festive Journey,' a 3-minute immersive show that brings the carnival to life. Float through a whimsical origami forest, wander past charming German cuckoo clocks, circle a classic English carousel, and soar above it all in a majestic hot air balloon.
This festive season, witness history in the making with a record-breaking attempt for the longest stollen in Singapore, stretching an astonishing 88 meters and weighing 2,600kg. Dive into exhilarating carnival games for nonstop festive fun and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with exclusive Christmas market weekly giveaways and free cotton candy to sweeten the festivities.
FURA’s First Birthday Celebration
8 December
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FURA, Singapore’s trailblazing dining and drinking destination dedicated to shaping the future of food through sustainability and creativity, is marking its first anniversary with a full day of celebrations on Sunday, 8 December.
The day kicks off with a greenmarket on the terrace from 11am - 3pm. Anchoring the greenmarket will be GreenLoopFarms, showcasing fresh produce from hydroponic kale and rocket to micro-cress and edible flower mixes. Known for their creative fungal applications, Bewilder will also be popping up on the terrace. The mycological design studio biovalorises waste into gourmet mushrooms, medicinal mushrooms and mycelium materials. The greenmarket will also feature lattes and cold brew from Prefer, as well as spiked seltzers from Jiggy. One of FURA’s partners from the start, Mother Dough will be serving up its delicious breads and pastries throughout the morning. You can also shop the collections of FURA’s design and furnishings partners, including plank, Tanchen, and WASTD.
Chef Jo Siy of Lolla will be offering a selection of plant-forward snacks and bites from 4 - 7pm while Juan Yi Jun, owner and co-founder of No Sleep Club, will be offering three signature cocktails. Chef Mirko Fabbrile of Somma will take over from 7.30 - 10.30pm while Bar Manager Mel Chavez will be giving a taste of his drinks programme.
LeVeL33 14th Anniversary Celebration
8 December
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On 8 December, LeVeL33, the world’s highest urban microbrewery, invites you to celebrate its 14th anniversary from 12pm to 3pm with exclusive menu offerings, drinks, and live entertainment, set against the stunning Marina Bay skyline. The microbrewery will cap off the vibrant afternoon with a charity auction supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation Singapore.
You can expect complimentary house-brewed beers throughout the event alongside a range of wines and crafted cocktails, each priced at $14 for this special occasion. In addition, LeVeL33 will be serving a special anniversary menu. Crafted by Executive Chef Jake Kowalewski and his team, the anniversary menu highlights LeVeL33’s dedication to sustainability and quality through dishes made from carefully sourced ingredients. All the dishes will be priced at $14. Adding to the atmosphere, a live DJ will be spinning upbeat tunes throughout the afternoon.
PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure
12 - 15 December
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Patrol Live! has been seen by over 5.5 million people, providing fans in over 40 countries with an unforgettable Broadway-style production for the entire family. The performance is an interactive live stage show, encouraging audiences to learn pirate catchphrases, dance the pirate boogie and help the pups follow the treasure map and solve picture puzzles throughout their mission.
In PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure, Mayor Goodway is getting everything shipshape for a big Pirate Day celebration in Adventure Bay. When Cap’n Turbot falls into a dark and mysterious cavern, it’s PAW Patrol to the rescue! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky and Zuma save Cap'n Turbot and discover a secret pirate treasure map that leads them on an epic adventure.
Coastes New Year's Eve Beach BBQ Buffet
31 December
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in true beachside style at Coastes Beach BBQ Buffet on 31 December from 6pm onwards. Nestled at the edge of Sentosa with stunning views of the Siloso Beach coastline, soak in 2024’s final golden hours and indulge in a delicious spread, enticing drink promos and an idyllic seaside setting.
Priced at just $135 per adult and $50 per child, savour a delightful selection of succulent barbecued meats and seafood, all freshly grilled to perfection at their live BBQ stations. Highlights include lamb T-bones, beef and pork short ribs, soy honey-glazed pork belly, snow crab, fresh tiger prawns and much more. Accompanying the BBQ fare is an assortment of seafood on ice, refreshing salads and hearty hot mains like pork cheek risotto, homemade pesto gnocchi with forest mushrooms and grilled Barramundi. Finish off the evening with a sweet selection of mini desserts, bite-sized cakes and fresh fruits.
For those looking to stay on until midnight and ring in 2025, adult ticket holders enjoy complimentary access to Sand Bar’s New Year’s Eve Countdown Party, located right next door.
Sand Bar's New Year's Eve Countdown Beach Party
31 December
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Looking to celebrate New Year's Eve with a truly unique experience? Sand Bar's annual New Year’s Eve Countdown Beach Party is back, bringing you an electrifying night of live DJ sets, thrilling fire-eating acts and prime views of the countdown fireworks right on Siloso Beach, Sentosa.
For just $25 per person (inclusive of one drink), join Sand Bar's unforgettable year-end celebration featuring pulsating EDM, hip-hop and R&B beats. Headliner DJ Smookey, along with Simone and resident DJs ThePartyman and Jason T, will bring high-energy tracks to keep the party alive as you welcome 2025 in style.
2025
January
The Singapore Motorshow 2025
9 - 12 January
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The Singapore Motorshow 2025 is making its grand return from 9 to 12 January at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.
With over 29 leading automotive brands, including several new entrants to the local market, the Singapore Motorshow 2025 will offer a comprehensive showcase of the latest electric vehicles (EVs), next-generation technologies, and brand-new car models. The event places a spotlight on electric mobility and cutting-edge automotive advancements, providing visitors a glimpse into the future of sustainable and smart transportation.
The participating automotive brands include Alpine, Audi, BMW, BYD, Citroen, Denza, Honda, Hyundai, Jaecoo, KIA, Lexus, Maxus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, MG, Mini, Neta, Nissan, Omoda, Ora, Polestar, Toyota, Smart, Subaru, Suzuki, Volvo, Xpeng, Zeekr and ZO MOTORS.
You’ll also get the chance to enjoy exciting booth activities, exclusive offers, and interactive experiences, allowing you to engage with the latest technologies and discover new ways to elevate your driving experience. From innovative in-car connectivity to AI-powered safety features, this year’s event offers something for everyone.
March
Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero
15 – 23 March
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Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero is skating into the Singapore Indoor Stadium from 15 to 23 March 2025, and it’s going to be an adventure you won’t forget.
Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and all your favourite Disney heroes in an unforgettable ice-skating spectacle filled with heartwarming stories and breathtaking performances. Whether you’re navigating the ocean with Moana, singing along with Mirabel from Encanto, or journeying through an icy adventure with Anna, Elsa, and Olaf, this show has something for everyone.
But the magic doesn’t stop there. Get caught up in the fun with Rapunzel, dive “Under the Sea” with Ariel, and witness Belle's heartwarming tale with the Beast. With jaw-dropping skating, dazzling costumes, and show-stopping special effects, this is a magical journey the whole family will cherish.
Pre-sale tickets are available now for Disney On Ice Preferred Customers while general sales open on 27 November and can be purchased online here.
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