2026 is looming in less than two weeks, and many of us are still reeling from the post-holiday haze. In case you missed it, we’ve gathered 12 things you can look forward to this January, perfect for easing into the new year.
1. Light to Night
Start the year with every Singaporean’s favourite public installation—Light to Night 2026. Happening from 9 January 2026 to 31 January 2026, you can kick off a New Year’s date with a stroll across five sites in the Civic District: The Padang, Empress Lawn, Front Lawn at The Arts House, Asian Civilisations Museum Green and Esplanade Park.
We recommend starting from Esplanade Park and ending near The Arts House, where you’ll get to expand your trinket collections at nearby booths and have your fill of street snacks, too.
Each stop offers majestic light installations, live music, entertainment, and picture-perfect backdrops for your first selfies of 2026.
Light to Night 2026
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📍 Various Locations
🕒 Various Timings
📅 9 January 2026 to 31 January 2026
2. Singapore Motorshow 2026
Calling all motor fans, this event is for you! The annual Singapore Motorshow 2026 will be happening from 8 January 2026 to 11 January 2026 at Suntec City Convention Centre.
Over 38 automotive brands will be showcased, including standout models like the Nissan Fairlady Z (7th Gen). The main highlight, however, is the first-ever appearance of the luxury Chinese brand, Hongqi, with their latest E-HS9 car model.
Tickets start from S$10, and are already on sale here. Be sure to get them before heading down.
Singapore Motorshow 2026
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📍 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Level 6,4,3 and Level 1 Atrium, Singapore 039593
🕒 5pm–9pm (Thu), 11.30am–9pm (Fri), 10.30am–9pm (Sat), 10.30am–8pm (Sun)
📅 8 January 2026 to 11 January 2026
3. Armin van Buuren Live Set
Marquee has also unveiled its January 2026 line-up, with international DJ Armin van Buuren set to take the stage! Electronic Dance Music (EDM) fans will recognise him for his trance and techno sets that’ll guarantee you an amazing night.
Don’t miss out on his live set on 16 January 2026, where tickets are available for purchase here. While the Early Bird Tickets are sold out, General Admission tickets are still available at S$100 and include a complimentary alcoholic beverage.
Marquee Singapore
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📍 10 Bayfront Ave, B1-67 The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956
🕒 10pm–6am
📅 16 January 2026
4. Pets & Plants Extravaganza
Haven’t had enough of Singapore Cat Festival? Don’t worry, as an upcoming pets event is happening in January—known as the Pets & Plants Extravaganza, the event will take place from 16 January 2026 to 18 January 2026, from 10am to 8pm.
It’s the perfect weekend outing for pawrents, animal-lovers and plant enthusiasts alike with countless exciting activities, workshops, booths, and more.
Entry is free for all—just clear your schedule so you and your furry pets can have a weekend full of fun.
Pets & Plants Extravaganza
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📍 Suntec Convention Centre Hall 406
🕒 10am–8pm
📅 16 January 2026 to 18 January 2026
5. Themed Runs
Kickstart your fitness resolutions with these upcoming themed runs happening in January: Baby Shark Run, Capybara Run, and Hello Kitty Run, happening from 17 January 2026 to 18 January 2026 at Marina Barrage.
Registrations start from S$58, and participants will receive race tees, medals, bibs, and more. Slots may close soon, so hurry and secure yours now!
Baby Shark Run 2026
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📍 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Marina Barrage, Singapore 018951
🕒 6.45am–10am
📅 17 January 2026
Capybara Run 2026
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📍 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Marina Barrage, Singapore 018951
🕒 7am–10am
📅 17 January 2026
Hello Kitty Run 2026
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📍 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Marina Barrage, Singapore 018951
🕒 7am–10am
📅 18 January 2026
6. COMMA Art Week
If Light to Night 2026 left you wanting more, *SCAPE has the perfect event for your art-loving soul—the annual COMMA Art Week is a festival that celebrates signature creative arts. These include experimental works, performances, and media by emerging artists. It runs from 16 January 2026 to 31 January 2026, along Singapore’s Somerset Belt.
While Light to Night 2026 feels like an open-concept gallery, COMMA Art Week is more of an adult playground—with interactive installations, evocative performances, and an opportunity to get to know up-and-coming artists.
Here is the list of programmes taking place during COMMA Art Week that may entice you.
COMMA Art Week
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📍 2 Orchard Link, *SCAPE, Singapore 237978
🕒 Various Timings
📅 16 January 2026 to 31 January 2026
7. Singapore Art Week
On top of Light to Night and COMMA Art Week, there’s also the annual Singapore Art Week happening from 22 January 2026 to 25 January 2026.
It’s one of the rare events where local, regional and international artists and curators come together to create extraordinary art that cannot be confined within galleries.
Expect public installations, creative trails, immersive exhibitions, and more. Details on free and ticketed programmes can be found here.
Singapore Art Week
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📍 Various Locations
🕒 Various Timings
📅 22 January 2026 to 25 January 2026
8. Ministry of Sound Classical
After catching Armin van Buuren at Marquee, it’s time to mark your calendars to catch the one and only Ministry of Sound Classical in Singapore.
While they’re not your typical international DJs like Hardwell or Martin Garrix, they straddle the line between classical music and EDM—taking popular EDM songs like Sandstorm by Darude and making a symphonic rendition out of it using classical instruments.
They’ll be making a pit stop at Fort Canning Green on 23 January 2026—tickets start from S$130, so get them before they sell out.
Ministry of Sound Classical
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📍 70 River Valley Road, Fort Canning Green, Singapore 179037/38
🕒 8pm–11pm
📅 23 January 2026
9. Ren Faire SG
Ever dream of becoming a faerie princess? Those dreams can come true at Singapore’s first-ever Ren Faire SG festival, held at Fort Canning Park near the Old Married Soldiers Quarter, from 31 January 2026 to 1 February 2026.
From 2pm to 9pm, you’ll get to dress as if you’re back in medieval times and interact with vendors. There’ll be art, food, music, dancing, and even quests that you can take part in with other festival participants.
If this sounds like your cup of tea, get your tickets now at just S$8.80.
Ren Faire SG
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📍 Old Married Soldiers Quarter, Fort Canning Park, 20 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039805
🕒 2pm–9pm
📅 31 January 2026 to 1 February 2026
10. Skullpanda CAGE-UNCAGE Exhibition
Calling all Pop Mart fans, don’t forget to visit the Skullpanda CAGE-UNCAGE exhibition running until 22 February 2026.
Despite the exhibition lasting for another month or so, some of the exclusive merchandise is either sold out or running low. If you’re keen to get a hold of the exclusive Skullpanda plushie or accessories, be sure to make some time in January to drop by.
There is also a Pop Mart pop-up at the National Museum Singapore that you can casually browse through, though they only have the usual Pop Mart collections available for purchase.
Skullpanda CAGE-UNCAGE
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📍 93 Stamford Road, National Museum Singapore, Singapore 178897
🕒 10am–7pm (Daily)
📅 12 December 2025 to 22 February 2026
11. Demon Slayer
It’s not an exaggeration to say that the latest Demon Slayer movie left us all heartbroken and anticipating more. Lucky for us anime fans, the first-ever exhibition will be held in January 2026 for us to recover from our post-movie depression.
From 24 January 2026 to 15 March 2026, the Demon Slayer Exhibition will be held at the Former Singapore Sports Hub Library. Dedicated to the Kimetsu no Yaiba movie, the exhibition features the main characters and iconic scenes from the movie.
To avoid the long queues, be sure to get your tickets here before heading down.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Total Concentration Exhibition
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📍 Former Singapore Sports Hub Library, 4 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397697
🕒 11am–10pm (Daily)
📅 24 January 2026 to 15 March 2026
12. Into the Modern: Impressionism
We end the list with none other than National Gallery Singapore’s first-ever largest French Impressionism Exhibition—Into the Modern: Impressionism, featuring works by famous artists such as Monet and Van Gogh.
More than 100 artworks will be available right in Singapore, and this is the chance for you to admire them in person at the lowest cost possible. Tickets are available for purchase here, or in person—just remember to visit by 1 March 2026.
Impressionism Exhibition – National Gallery Singapore
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📍 1 Street Andrew’s Road, National Gallery Singapore, Singapore 178957
🕒 10am–7pm (Daily)
📅 14 November 2025 to 1 March 2026
Whether you’re into the arts, anime, pets, or even plants, there’s bound to be something worth exploring in our curated list of exciting activities in January 2026. Or seize the opportunity to try something completely new, and you might just find a new favourite way to start the year.
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