Plan your 2026 trip to Singapore by checking out the lineup of major events, including concerts by Eric Chou and TXT, the Singapore Art Week festival, and new attractions at Gardens by the Bay.
If you're seeking an exciting destination to start the new year, Singapore is an appealing choice. Especially in the upcoming year 2026, Singapore is set to host world-class events including concerts by top artists, cutting-edge art exhibitions, and festivals that promise to captivate all audiences.
1. Celebrations that Never Sleep
Countdown to the New Year at Marina Bay
Marina Bay Countdown 2026: A grand New Year's Eve celebration at Marina Bay
- Highlight: A spectacular 30-minute musical fireworks display under the theme “ELYSIUM”
- Venue: Around Marina Bay
- Dates: 31 December 2025 – 1 January 2026
- Highlight: Experience a tropical Christmas atmosphere at Christmas Wonderland, a festival that transforms the area with dazzling light displays
- Dates: 2 December 2025 – 1 January 2026 at Gardens by the Bay
- Venue: Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show
- Highlight: A model train running through scenes including famous U.S. landmarks and romantic European settings, surrounded by over 7,000 plants and various Christmas trees, creating a magical festive atmosphere
- Dates: 23 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
- Venue: Gardens by the Bay
Festive WILD-erland 2025: Mandai Wildlife Reserve
- Highlight: Experience an over 8-meter tall Christmas tree telling stories of rare and endangered wildlife, adding a new dimension to the holiday celebrations
- Dates: 15 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
- Venue: Mandai Lake Road
Christmas on a Great Street
- Highlight: Enjoy two Great Christmas Villages filled with fun games, rides, a variety of food and treats, and the Mastercard Christmas Tree featuring nightly snow shows
- Dates: 8 November 2025 – 1 January 2026
- Venue: Orchard Road
2. Marvel at the Lights and Colors of a World-Class Art Festival
Start the year artistically with Singapore’s largest art festival, transforming the entire city into a massive gallery
- Highlight: A contemporary art festival featuring over 100 activities including exhibitions and public art across the island, showcasing works from Southeast Asian artists alongside workshops open to the public
- Venues: National Museum of Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, and public spaces citywide
- Dates: 22 – 31 January 2026
Light to Night Singapore 2026:
- Highlight: A light and sound show projected onto landmark buildings in the Civic District, featuring a spectacular façade projection on the National Gallery Singapore with the theme “The Power in Us”
- Dates: 9 – 31 January 2026
3. Enjoy Top-Notch Concerts and Entertainment
Concert fans get ready as Singapore offers a star-studded lineup throughout 2026
Tomorrow X Together (TXT) World Tour:
- Highlight: The famous K-Pop boy band returns to create another phenomenon
- Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
- Dates: 17 – 18 January 2026
Odyssey · Stars Tour by Eric Chou
- Highlight: The legendary ballad singer returns with a grand new world tour featuring cutting-edge stage production inspired by the universe and stars
- Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
- Dates: 11 – 12 April 2026
4. Adventure into Imaginary Worlds and Popular Exhibitions
For families and cartoon fans, Singapore offers special projects running continuously from late 2025
MY LITTLE PONY: Petals of Friendship
- Highlight: Experience the charm of the ponies in looks inspired by Chinese culture
- Venue: Floral Fantasy, Gardens by the Bay
- Duration: Running through 12 April 2026
- Highlight: The first international solo exhibition of the popular POP MART character, exploring emotions and life through six main artistic themes
- Venue: National Museum of Singapore
- Duration: Running through 22 February 2026
- Highlight: Join an exciting adventure at Singapore Zoo inspired by Disney’s Zootopia 2, teaming up with Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde on a thrilling secret mission
- Dates: 8 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
- Venue: Singapore Zoo
