“It’s timeee” (read this in Mariah Carey’s voice). Once again, another year is about to come to a close and what better way to celebrate all our hardships than to party it all up with festive events in Singapore?
From twinkling light displays to merry markets and everything in between, there’s no shortage of year-end holiday fun to dive into. So, grab your friends and let’s explore the best ways to celebrate the season in style!
1. Visit the World Christmas Market
Whether you’re a fan or just curious, visiting a Christmas market during the festive season is a must. You might not even have to plan for it — you could just stumble upon one while wandering around.
While there are plenty of Christmas markets to explore throughout Singapore, the one you might want to plan your schedule around is the first-ever World Christmas Market in Singapore, held from 5 December to 25 December 2024 at The Promontory@Marina Bay.
While we might not be bundled in cosy sweaters (though feel free if you can handle the heat), you’ll definitely get into the festive spirit as you stroll down Candy Cane Lane, sing along to carols, and shop for fresh trees at the Christmas Tree Farm.
Plus, enjoy live entertainment like The Christmas Musical and Roving Carollers to keep everyone in high spirits, and don’t miss the Snow Globe Picture Booth to capture some magical memories!
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2. Bar hop at Christmas on A Great Street
The Christmas light-up at Orchard Road is a yearly affair but it looks like they’re turning up the festive fun for this year’s edition.
For the first time ever, there’ll be a bar-hopping event along the iconic stretch (cue excitement for all drink lovers), where you can sip on a bundle of eight signature cocktails from four specially chosen bars till 31 December 2024.
All that while surrounded by a ‘firefly garden’, a 14m tall tree with snowfall, carnival rides like a ferris wheel, claw machines (who knows? There might be Labubu in there), and many more.
Find out more about Christmas on A Great Street here.
Christmas on A Great Street
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3. Be serenaded by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s Gloria! for two days only
When it comes to getting into the holiday spirit, nothing does the trick quite like spending time with loved ones. So, gather your family and friends, and enjoy a family-friendly outing filled with enchanting choruses, the hum of the pipe organ, and the magic of the harp.
Since catching an orchestra adds warmth to the festive season, it should come as no surprise that our flagship orchestra — the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, along with their official choirs, the Singapore Symphony Youth and Children’s Choirs — is set to ring in the holidays with a special performance.
This performance is none other than Gloria!, which will take place on 29 and 30 November 2024 only — conducted by the renowned English choral conductor, Stephen Layton.
You’ll start off with Britten’s ‘A Ceremony of Carols’ (the perfect way to get in the holiday mood) and end off with Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’. I can promise you that this will be a musical feast that will fill your spirits with cheer.
Tickets are priced from S$15.
Find out more about Gloria! here.
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4. Dive into some DIY fun at this Doraemon pop-up
Calling all die-hard fans of everyone’s favourite blue robot cat. You can now celebrate the festive season with Doraemon and his incredible gadgets at this Doraemon pop-up located at all UOL malls from 15 November to 29 December 2024.
While the full details of Doraemon: Pocket of Wishes are still under wraps, we can share an exciting sneak peek of the activities, which include a DIY workshop where you can create your very own Doraemon-themed tote bag, complete with a personalised bag tag to match!
You’ll also get to meet Doraemon and Dorami up close, and snap photos for the ‘gram with various Doraemon installations and sculptures. Planning to get some Christmas gifts? Head on over to the pop-up store filled with exclusive holiday merchandise and collectibles.
Before you go, make sure to grab some free churros. Plus, participants can look forward to S$100 e-vouchers to treat themselves at their favourite stores in United Square and Velocity@Novena Square!
Doraemon: Pocket of Wishes
5. Visit ‘Disneyland’ at Gardens by the Bay
While we eagerly await Disney Adventure Cruise to arrive in late 2025, there’s a touch of Disney magic landing sooner right here at Gardens by the Bay.
From 1 December 2024 to 31 March 2025, Disney Garden of Wonder invites you to celebrate the season with dazzling, large-scale topiary and floral sculptures of your beloved Disney characters in Floral Fantasy.
There will be eight topiary sets in total, all adorned with iconic characters like Woody from Toy Story, Stitch (who’s about to eat a durian, by the way), and Princess Ariel from The Little Mermaid.
And, of course, official Disney merchandise will await you at the pop-up shop.
Tickets are priced from S$8 for Singapore residents, which you can buy here.
Disney Garden of Wonder
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6. Drink a unique hybrid beer at this Sapporo pop-up
What’s Christmas without some drinking, am I right? Till 16 November 2024, pop by Offbeat by Coq & Balls at Telok Ayer to enjoy a beer or two with Sapporo’s Encounter the Remarkable Pop-Up. Here, you can indulge in an exclusive hybrid beer that blends Sapporo Premium Black with Sapporo Premium Beer.
Pair your drinks with dishes crafted by chef Johnathan Chew, the winner of Masterchef Singapore Season Three. Highlights include Laksa Puffs (S$8), Salmon Kueh Pie Tee (S$8), and Crispy Pork Bao Sliders (S$8).
Before you leave, make sure to snap some shots from the ‘gram at the photo wall and snag yourself a customised engraved Sapporo beer glass.
Sapporo’s Encounter the Remarkable Pop-Up Event
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With a lineup of festive events like this in Singapore, our holiday season is set to be unforgettable! And the best part? This is just a sneak peek as there’s bound to be even more on the way.
Which event are you most excited to dive into?
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