Singapore Events

Vesak Day is a major event on the Buddhist calendar. It is a public holiday in Singapore which celebrates the birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Buddha. In Singapore this day is celebrated every year with the faithful...

Running over nearly two months, the Great Singapore Sale is an event where shopaholics worldwide can buy high quality major brands at discounted prices. This event is special, because there is no other country in the...

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a a festival which celebrates ‘Breaking of the Fast’ and is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims in Singapore. Also known as Eid al-Fitr or Hari Raya Puasa, this festival marks...

Ultra Singapore is a huge outdoor electronic music festival that is run in over 20 countries around the world. Ultra Singapore consists of a two-day music festival hosted at Ultra Park near Marina Bay Sands and attracts...

Singapore may be the place for business trips, shopping and modern entertainment, but there are certain ceremonial and traditional festivals, such as the Dragon Boat Festival, that should not be missed. Dragon Boat...

Come along to Savour, a massive food festival held in the beautiful Marina Bay area of Singapore. Come and taste some delicious and creative food as well as meet celebrity chefs, taste amazing wines and have a great...

The month long Singapore Food Festival started back in 1994 and it is organised annually by the Singapore Tourism Board. The famous festival aims at celebrating local foods that portrays Singapore as a country rich with...

Singapore’s National Day is held each year on the 9th of August in memory of Singapore’s freedom from Malaysia in 1965. During this day, there is a National Parade, a speech from the Prime Minister of...

The Singapore Night Festival is an annual street festival held over two weekends celebrating the arts and Singapore’s rich cultural heritage. It is held every year in the Bras Basah and Bugis Precinct at the heart...

Of all of the events held in Singapore, the Singapore Grand Prix is one of the largest and most popular. People from all over the world come here to watch the Singapore Grand Prix, with this event increasing visitors to...

Hari Raya Haji, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a Muslim celebration which commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to be obedient to Allah and to sacrifice his own son, Ishmael. People in Singapore celebrate this...

Hungry Ghost Festival is a traditional Chinese Festival which is held to appease the spirits of deceased relatives who wander freely on earth during the seventh lunar month. The Festival is carried out at various places...

Also known as the Lantern Festival or Moon-cake Festival, the Singapore Mid Autumn Festival is one of the most popular events celebrated by the Singaporean Chinese community. It takes place annually on the 15th day of...

The Singapore Biennale is a massive contemporary art exhibition held at various venues all over Singapore. Established in 2006, the festival aims to cultivate public engagement with visual arts through a 4-month long...

Deepavali (aka Diwali), which means festival of lights, is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated in Singapore. It is a celebration of hope over despair, good over evil, light over darkness. The Deepavali...

Every year, Orchard Road is transformed into a land of wonder known as “Christmas on a Great Street”, with Christmas lights, decorations and entertainment to celebrate this special holiday. The festival runs...

Film makers, lovers, critics and students have a reason to celebrate with the onset of the iconic Singapore International Film Festival. This film festival is the biggest and longest-running film festival in Singapore...

Christmas Wonderland is a huge festival held at the beautiful Gardens by the Bay, and is known as Singapore’s biggest Christmas celebration. Christmas Wonderland offers heaps of live entertainment, sculptures, ice...

The Singapore Marathon is a staple on the Singapore running calendar and is held on the first Sunday of December each year. Each year, the race takes runners past some of Singapore’s most iconic landmarks...

ZoukOut is an international dance and music festival held annually in Singapore and is held over two days at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. Its uniqueness stems from the fact that it is an outdoor music and dance party with...

Come and check out Singapore’s largest carnival hosted at Marina Bay! With over 40 games and rides, this is a great family friendly activity to enjoy during your next visit to Singapore! Marina Bay Carnival...

New Years Eve in Singapore is a massive celebration, with the biggest and most exciting festivities centred around the Marina Bay area. With music, entertainment and of course… fireworks, New Years Eve in...

Singapore Art Week (also known as SAW) is a fantastic 12 day visual art event hosted by the National Arts Council and the Singapore Tourism Board. The festival takes place in venues all over Singapore and reinforces...

The Pongal Harvest Festival is a traditional Indian festival that gives thanks to the sun god for a bountiful harvest. Mostly celebrated in India, Pongal is also celebrated in Singapore because of the large number of...

What started as a small indi music event in the laneways of Melbourne, Australia, St Jerome’s Laneway Festival has now become one of the most loved music festivals in Singapore. The Laneway Festival started in...

There are many Indians living in Singapore and therefore, you will find the Thaipusam Festival celebrated here every year. Thaipusam has become a major celebration, in fact it is one of the biggest celebrations amongst...

Chinese New Year Singapore is one of the biggest celebrations on the event calendar. Generally celebrated in January or February each year (the date fluctuates), this event marks the transition from summer to winter. If...

River Hongbao is an annual Lunar Chinese New Year event that is held in Marina Bay in Singapore. The celebration was founded in 1986 and, through the collaboration of the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan...

The Chingay Parade is without doubt one of the most important events in Singapore, and it’s when street floats, clowns, dancers, acrobats, jugglers and many other performers can be seen in celebration of the Chinese New...

Singapore Restaurant Week is a fantastic opportunity to dine on a 3-course menu at some of Singapore’s top restaurants for an amazing low price! There are a number of participating restaurants each year, with...

The Singapore Festival of Fun is fabulous family friendly event held in Clarke Quay. The event has heaps of fun things for kids to enjoy including a comedy festival, street festival, live performances and photo...

Head over to Marina Bay and enjoy something unique! Art Zoo is a huge inflatable park which sits on the Float @ Marina Bay and is a great family friendly activity to enjoy during your stay in Singapore! Art Zoo...

The World Gourmet Summit (WGS) is a unique annual event that provides an epicurean platform to meet the world’s top chefs and wine experts displaying their best skills. It is one of the oldest events in Singapore but...

The Singapore International Jazz Festival is a huge event that brings together many local and international artists in one massive festival. For lovers of all things jazz, blues, soul, bluegrass and swing, you will...

Singapore, famous for its dynamic and vibrant culture, again showcases its talents as the annual Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns again in 2019. The Singapore International Festival of Arts...