Christmas on a Great Street 2023 / 2024

Christmas on a Great Street 2023 / 2024, the 40th edition of the annual festive celebration in the Orchard shopping belt, is back this year from 16 November 2023 to 1 January 2024. Other than strolling along the streets and taking photos with glittering Christmas lightings and Augmented Reality (AR) displays, three Christmas Villages offering more photo-op opportunities, kiddy rides, games, live music and food at Shaw House, Ngee Ann City and Plaza Singapura will keep everyone, young and the young-at-hearts entertained. A street party will also be held along the famous Orchard Road on Christmas Eve.

 

 

 

 

Event Highlights

• Christmas on a Great Street Community Chest Light-up Ceremony 
  • Date: 16 November 2023 (Thursday)
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Venue: Urban Plaza, Shaw House [Map]
• Orchard Road Christmas Light-up
  • Date: 16 November 2023 – 1 January 2024
  • Timing / Operating Hours
    • Sunday – Thursday: 6:30pm – 12:00am
    • Friday & Saturday: 6:30pm – 2:00am
    • Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve: 6:30pm – 6:00am (the next day)
  • Venue: Orchard Road [Map]
• Outdoor Multimedia & Augmented Reality (AR) Projections
  • Date: 1 November 2023 – 1 January 2024
  • Timing / Operating Hours
    • Daily: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
    • Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve: 7:00pm – 12:30am (the next day)
  • Venue: Side Wall, Mandarin Gallery [Map]

 

 

 

 

• Great Christmas Villages
  • Shaw House, Urban Plaza [Map]
    • Highlights: Duplex carousel, carnival rides and games, festive merchandise
    • Date: 24 November 2023 – 7 January 2024
    • Opening Hours
      • (24 Nov – 6 Dec 2023)
        • Monday – Friday: 3:00pm – 9:30pm
        • Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday: 1:00pm – 10:00pm
      • (7 Dec 2023 – 1 Jan 2024)
        • Monday – Friday: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
        • Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday: 1:00pm – 10:00pm
        • Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve: 1:00pm – 12:30am (the next day)
      • (2 – 7 Jan 2024)
        • Monday – Friday: 3:00pm – 9:30pm
        • Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday: 1:00pm – 10:00pm

 

• • Plaza Singapura [Map]
    • Highlights: Kiztopia bouncy castle, inflatable balloon dome, DIY crafts and workshops, meet & greet with mascots
    • Date: 1 December 2023 – 1 January 2024
    • Opening Hours: 10:00am – 9:00pm
  • Ngee Ann City, Civic Plaza [Map]
    • Highlights: Live music performances, food trucks, pop-up stalls, arcade house, carnival rides like Euro Swing, Cycle Jet, London Train, Robotic Ride and more.
    • Date: 8 December 2023 to 1 January 2024
    • Opening Hours
      • (Monday – Friday) 1:00pm – 10:00pm
      • (Saturday – Sunday) 1:00pm – 11:00pm
      • (18 – 23 Dec 2023) 1:00pm – 11:00pm
      • (24 & 31 Dec 2023) 1:00pm – 12:30am (the next day)
      • (25 Dec 2023 & 1 Jan 2024) 1:00pm – 11:00pm
    • Note: Live performances will only be available from 7:15pm – 8:00pm and 8:30pm – 9:15pm on the following days:
      • Fridays & Saturdays
      • 25 December 2023 (Monday)
      • 31 December 2023 (Sunday)

 

 

• The Great Christmas Eve Street Party / Orchard Christmas Countdown Party
  • Highlights
    • Food trucks, stage games, Christmas jingles, photo booths
    • Christmas carol, band performances, dance performances
    • Roving magicians, balloon sculptors, Christmas mascots, Santa Claus
    • Music party hosted by DJs Housewrk, PIN, Vii, and Andrew T from 10:00pm
  • Date: 24 December 2023 (Sunday)
  • Time: 8:00pm – 12:30am (the next day)
  • Venue: Between ION Orchard (Paterson Junction) [Map] and Ngee Ann City (Bideford Junction) [Map]
  • Note: Roads in the area will close from 24 December 2023 (Sunday), 6:00pm to 25 December 2023 (Monday), 2:00am.

 

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