Where To See Snow (And Soak Up The Magic) In Singapore This Christmas

Singapore may be sitting firmly on the equator, but that doesn’t stop us from chasing a little winter magic. Every festive season, the city transforms into a wonderland of twinkling lights, carols, carnival rides and (believe it or not) snow. This year’s lineup of Christmas events is bigger, brighter and cooler than ever, from flurries under the Supertrees to glowing markets and Santa meet-and-greets. Whether you’re looking for the best places to see snow in Singapore or simply want to feel that Christmas sparkle, here’s where to head this holiday season.

Christmas Wonderland At Gardens By The Bay: Snowfall, Flying Santa And The Biggest Festive Extravaganza Yet

29 November 2025 – 1 January 2026

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Christmas Wonderland is the crown jewel of Singapore’s holiday calendar, and this year’s edition is its biggest yet. Taking over a sprawling 30,000 square metres at Gardens by the Bay, the festival features more than 40 attractions and over 140 hours of entertainment.

Step into a dazzling world of twinkling lights and larger-than-life displays, from the six-storey-tall Spalliera handcrafted in Italy to the towering 16-metre Christmas Pyramid inspired by traditional German markets. There’s also the brand-new Flying Santa show, where Saint Nick literally takes to the skies above The Meadow, and Reindeer Town, a walk-through experience complete with a reindeer quartet and Santa’s stable.

If you’re here for the snow, don’t miss the nightly Blizzard Time at the Supertree Grove, where it snows three times a night after the Garden Rhapsody light show. Carnival games, festive food stalls and the Hendrick’s Hot Air Balloon Bar add to the magic. It’s pure Christmas joy from start to finish.

Find tickets and more details at christmaswonderland.sg

Tanglin Mall: Singapore’s Original Snowfall And A Whole Lot Of Holiday Cheer

8 November 2025 – 1 January 2026

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No list of snowy Christmas spots in Singapore is complete without Tanglin Mall. The mall’s annual snowfall event has become something of a local legend, drawing families and nostalgia-chasers year after year. This season, the much-loved Snow Splendours returns every night from 7.30pm to 8pm, with an extra show at 8.30pm on weekends. It’s one of the few places where you can actually dance under the snow while the city glows around you.

Beyond the flurries, Tanglin Mall is filling the season with crafty fun and festive performances. Join hands-on workshops like scented stone making or DIY baubles, enjoy live music and carolling from local school choirs, and snap a photo with Santa himself during his storytime sessions. The mall’s Christmas setup feels like stepping into a classic holiday postcard complete with twinkling lights, cheery tunes and a touch of magic in the air.

More details at tanglinmall.com.sg

Togetherland By World Christmas Market At Bayfront Event Space

11 December 2025 – 4 January 2026

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If you love a good Christmas market, you’ll want to make your way to Bayfront Event Space, where the World Christmas Market is returning bigger and brighter as Togetherland. Spanning a huge 20,000 square metres, the event brings the theme “A Christmas Constellation” to life across nine immersive zones, each inspired by one of Santa’s reindeer.

Expect live music, a specially commissioned Christmas musical under a canopy of stars, and the return of Candy Cane Lane, lined with rows of glowing candy canes and real Christmas trees. There’s also Dasher’s Festive Feast, serving up hearty bites and themed cocktails, and Prancer’s Star Bazaar, a marketplace filled with handmade gifts and artisanal goods.

Community and sustainability take centre stage this year, too. Donner’s Heartlight Haven celebrates giving back through partnerships with local charities and social enterprises, while other zones bring in family fun, pet-friendly areas and even green-themed workshops. It’s part carnival, part Christmas fair and entirely full of heart.

For more details and to purchase tickets visit togetherland.world

A Universal Christmas At Universal Studios Singapore

28 November 2025 – 4 January 2026

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The most wonderful time of the year is back at Universal Studios Singapore. From 28 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, the park transforms into a festive playground packed with a brand-new Santa’s Rockmas show where Santa, Shrek, the Penguins of Madagascar and your Sesame Street faves team up for a chaotic, music-charged Christmas tour that ends with snowfall and a night-time light-up across New York. Over in Far Far Away, the DreamWorks Holiday Spectacular takes over the castle with a cinematic projection show featuring Shrek, Trolls, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon.

The festive fun spills into every corner of the park, including Christmas’ first-ever takeover of the brand-new Minion Land, complete with holiday meet-and-greets, silly photo ops, and characters dressed in their festive best. Expect carols with the Universal Singers, exclusive treats, themed merch and fireworks lighting up Lake Hollywood on select nights. With extended hours in December and all the regular adrenaline-rush rides still in play, a Universal Christmas is included with standard admission making it the easiest way to max out your festive cheer in one very joyful day out.

For more info or to book tickets visit rwsentosa.com

Orchard Road: Christmas On A Great Street

8 November 2025 – 1 January 2026

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Orchard Road is already famous for its lights, but come Christmas, it levels up. The 42nd edition of Christmas on A Great Street will turn the city’s main shopping belt into a glowing spectacle of nostalgia, community spirit and Singaporean flair.

The decorations this year blend classic festive motifs with icons from Singapore’s past, alongside a refreshed Christmas Village filled with food stalls, live performances and carnival rides. Expect to spot Merli, Singapore’s favourite lion mascot, and plenty of sparkling displays perfect for your holiday photo ops.

This massive light-up event isn’t just about the glitz, it’s also about giving back. Organised by the Orchard Road Business Association with support from Community Chest, proceeds go toward more than 300 social service programmes across the island. It’s festive fun with a side of feel-good purpose.

Full line-up at christmas.orchardroad.org

Resorts World Sentosa Season Of Good

21 November 2025 – 4 January 2026

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Resorts World Sentosa is going full festive mode this year, turning the entire resort into a glitter-dipped holiday playground packed with twinkly lights, live music, late-night dining and all the wholesome feels. From 21 November to 4 January, expect everything from towering Christmas trees and dreamy walkways to bubble shows, jazzy weekend performances, Santa meet-and-greets and even a Hangyodon marine takeover at the Singapore Oceanarium (yes, Sanrio fans, this one’s for you).

Foodies are in for a serious treat too, with festive menus across RWS’ star restaurants showing off everything from luxe seafood towers to truffle-kissed pastas and French Noël-style indulgence. Think long, lazy dinners, extended operating hours, ocean-view live bands and enough holiday sparkle to keep you out way past bedtime. And because it’s the season of giving, RWS is also launching Singapore’s longest gingerbread train and a 'Yours For Good’ charm initiative supporting children in need meaning your year-end fun comes with an extra hit of feel-good magic.

For more info check out rwsentosa.com

Allgreen Malls: Mall-Hopping Fun, Festive Workshops And That Iconic Snow Show

Various dates, November 2025 – January 2026

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Allgreen Malls are making it their mission to spread Christmas cheer city-wide this year, with each mall offering something different to love. Over at Tanglin Mall, you’ll find the city’s signature snow show (yes, the same Snow Splendours that’s become a Singapore tradition). Great World is all about creativity and sustainability, with eco-friendly craft workshops where you can make your own recycled ornaments, along with live magic and bubble shows.

At Pasir Ris Mall, families can dive into a Carnival of Christmas Joy complete with festive markets, kids’ craft stations and storytelling sessions with Santa himself. Meanwhile, The Seletar Mall is rolling out DIY sling bag workshops and meet-and-greets with beloved mascots like Sir Little and friends.

Allgreen’s annual Malls of Love campaign also returns this year, inviting shoppers to donate to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore in exchange for gift-wrapping services or small festive goodies. It’s a simple way to give back while ticking off your Christmas shopping list.

Full details at greatrewards.com.sg

Christmas Train Show At Gardens By The Bay: A Whimsical Winter Journey

23 November 2025 – 4 January 2026

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Gardens by the Bay is turning the festive dial all the way up this year with a brick-powered takeover of its iconic Christmas Train Show. From 23 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, the Flower Dome transforms into a playful wonderland featuring a towering 4.5-metre LEGO Christmas tree, a breathtaking 6.5-metre LEGO Nyhavn Street straight out of Copenhagen, and plenty of selfie-ready moments dreamed up by Singapore’s Adult Fan of LEGO community. It’s all about sparking joy, imagination, and a little nostalgic magic no matter your age.

Over in the South American Garden, you can get hands-on with heartwarming build activities including the #BuildToGive campaign, where crafting a simple LEGO heart helps spread cheer to kids in need. Families can also decorate the adorable LEGO Gingerbread House and swing by the LEGO retail pop-up for festive postcards, mascot meet-and-greets, and a sleigh’s worth of exclusive redemptions and promos. If you’re hunting for a Christmas outing that ticks the fun, wholesome, and extremely photogenic boxes, this one’s a no-brainer.

More info at gardensbythebay.com.sg

A Tropical Christmas At Dempsey Hill

November 2025 – January 2026

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Dempsey Hill is going full tropical Christmas fantasy this year, decking its heritage barracks in champagne lights, silver sparkle, and enough festive ambience to make you forget you’re still in humid Singapore. Think a towering 5-metre Christmas tree in shades of silver and violet, Loewen glowing in cool blue lights, and 1860s military buildings transformed into a dreamy holiday backdrop complete with shimmering ornaments and photo-ready corners at every turn. The precinct is also serving a global feast, with restaurants rolling out festive menus inspired by Spanish, Peruvian, and Mexican flavours plus live jazz, Latin beats, and HSBC dining perks for anyone looking to stretch their festive budget.

If you’re plotting a Christmas date night, big group dinner, or just want to pretend you’ve taken a quick trip to Latin America, TINTO, CANCHITA, and Margarita’s are all dropping limited-edition holiday menus (we’re talking Iberico croquettes, ceviche, smoky pumpkin soup, ribeye done two ways, churros, alfajores, and more). With special weekend dates across November and December, the vibe is set with live performances and just the right amount of festive glam.

The Pinnacle Of Christmas At ION Orchard

12 November 2025 – 1 January 2026

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ION Orchard is dialling Christmas all the way up to "glow-up fantasy" this year with not one but two iconic maisons dropping immersive festive showcases. Outside, Van Cleef & Arpels unveils its first-ever Christmas installation in Singapore with an enchanting, Parisian-style winter forest complete with illuminated Alhambra-inspired motifs, interactive heritage moments and a digital Clover Hunt that rewards you with a festive treat. Step inside and Clé de Peau Beauté transforms the atrium into a glimmering Dreams Express universe, a whimsical light-filled holiday pop-up featuring limited-edition packaging, exclusive gifting touches, and a collector-worthy Advent Calendar designed to deliver a daily dose of luxury. It’s all crafted for maximum sparkle, photo ops and that unmistakable Orchard Road magic.

The festive frenzy continues through the mall with a parade of pop-ups: think Dior’s Circus of Dreams, Ladurée’s elegant return with its cult macarons, a full-fledged BLACKPINK merch wonderland for BLINKs, and BYREDO’s scent-drenched alpine-inspired holiday boutique. Add in new luxury openings from Piaget, Chanel and Van Cleef & Arpels’ first duplex boutique, plus a stacked lineup of seasonal rewards, exclusive gifts and high-roller ION+ perks, and you’ve basically got Singapore’s most extravagant holiday playground wrapped in one glossy bow.

For more details visit ionorchard.com

Unicorn Christmas Garden At Downtown East

8 November – 31 December

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Get ready for the ultimate dose of festive magic as Downtown East is going full sparkle mode from 8 November to 31 December, transforming into a Unicorn Christmas Garden straight out of a fairytale. Think glittering trees, foam parties at Wild Wild Wet, unicorn balloon sculpting, fairy encounters, and movie nights under the stars. There’s even a lineup of live music, carolling, and whimsical performances to keep the Christmas vibes going.

For those who take their holidays seriously, don’t miss the 12 Days of Christmas deals (1–12 December) with exclusive treats, adorable merch, and savings that’ll make Santa jealous. You can even level up the experience with a unicorn-themed staycation at D’Resort, or grab unicorn-inspired bites like the Unicorn Taro Frappé and Unicorn Gelato across Downtown East. Whether you’re in it for the IG moments or the foam party fun, it’s a full-blown holiday playground for the young and young-at-heart.

For more details visit downtowneast.com.sg

Singapore might not get real snow, but the festive spirit more than makes up for it. From the enchanting flurries at Tanglin Mall to the spectacular light displays at Gardens by the Bay, there are endless ways to get your white Christmas fix right here in the tropics. So, grab your friends, pop on a Santa hat and make your way through these wonder-filled events—it’s time to sleigh the season.

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