Due to its rich multicultural heritage, Singapore events are many and wide-ranging. From religious celebrations to music and film festivals Singapore has it all. Most events in Singapore focus on family, tradition, myths or religion. At these times, Marina Bay and the ethnic temples and quarters of Chinatown, Little India and Geylang come alive. 2022 / 2023 Singapore Events, Expo & Festival Dates CalendarDue to a large number of Chinese people living in Singapore, there are a number of Chinese celebrations held in Singapore. The Chinese New Year 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 you are in Singapore during the Chinese New Year, make sure to check out some of the events planned during this time as you will learn so much about the rich Chinese culture that continues to influence Singapore today. The Dragon Boat Festival represents the culture of the people and the Chinese influence over Singapore’s past. As over seventy percent of the population in Singapore is Chinese, it is small wonder then that most Chinese festivals are celebrated with much fervour in this country. 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 Singapore and a huge fireworks display. The Singapore Night Festival is an annual street festival held over two weekends celebrating the arts and Singapore’s rich cultural heritage. The festival is a massive street party centred around an artistic extravaganza of fun and entertainment. There is heaps to see and do including musical performances, improvisational theatre, film screenings, roving street performers, colourful building-sized light installations, dance, aerial performances, demonstrations of magic and illusion and cultural exhibitions. With fashion shows, the Singapore Grand Prix and many outdoor festivals, there is always something to see and do in Singapore.
The week-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 portray Singapore as a country rich with... Read More Singapore’s longest-running annual sale (recently known as GSS: Experience Singapore) is back! It’s more than just a sale – it’s a retail experience that entices locals and tourists alike to take home a slice of... Read MoreOf 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... Read MoreThe Japanese Film Festival of Singapore is held annually, dedicated entirely to Japanese cinema. Organised by the Japan Foundation, together with the Japan Creative Centre, the film festival takes place for several... 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Please find below the details of last year’s event, but things should be back to normal this year The Marina Bay Singapore... Read MoreSingapore Art Week (also known as SAW) is a fantastic 10-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... Read MoreThe 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... Read More2022 is a year of the Tiger, starting from February 1st, 2022 (Chinese lunar New Year Day) and lasting until January 22nd, 2023. If you were born in 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010…, your Chinese zodiac sign is... Read MoreRiver Hongbao is an annual Lunar Chinese New Year event that is held in Singapore. The celebration was founded in 1986 and, through the collaboration of the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Association, has been... Read MorePlease note that the Chingay Parade event is going to be virtual again in 2022 The Chingay Parade is without doubt one of the most important events in Singapore, and it’s when street floats, clowns, dancers... Read MoreThere 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... Read MoreSingapore Design Week is a yearly design expo that showcases local and international design initiatives. Organised by the DesignSingapore Council, the event is open to the general public, design community, design... Read Morei Light Singapore is the leading sustainable light art festival of Asia. This unique light art festival displays many different kinds of innovative and creative installations, many of which utilise recycled materials... Read MoreDisney on Ice is an annual family ice show featuring 50 of Disney’s most famous characters including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck. Performances from other well-loved characters are sure to... Read MoreThe Singapore Improv Festival is an annual multi-day event featuring the most talented improv actors from the city and abroad. Sparked by diverse suggestions from the audience, the unscripted stories created by the... Read MoreThe Singapore Rugby Sevens is an exciting rugby event that usually takes place each April. Sixteen of the best men’s rugby players battle it out on the field, but the event is punctuated by roving bands and a... Read MoreHari Raya Aidilfitri is a festival that 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 the... Read MoreThe OCBC Cycle Singapore is an annual mass cycling event in Singapore. It takes riders on a scenic cycling route passing through the city’s most picturesque landmarks on closed roads. OCBC Cycle Singapore, 2023... Read MoreSingapore, famous for its dynamic and vibrant culture, again showcases its talents as the annual Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns again in 2023. The Singapore International Festival of Arts... Read MoreThe 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... Read MoreVesak 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... Read MoreThe Sundown Marathon is the largest mass night run in Singapore. With around 25,000 people competing in the run every year, it’s certainly nothing short of exciting. Runners can choose from several running... Read MoreUltra 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... Read MoreSingapore 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... Read MoreHari 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... 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Read MoreThe 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... Read MoreThe 2XU Compression Run is an annual one-day event that takes runners through many of Singapore’s iconic landmarks. Exciting cash prizes await first, second, and third place winners in each of the race categories... Read More |
