Lights by the Lake 2025 (裕廊湖花园中秋灯会2025), the annual Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at Jurong Lake Gardens, returns for 16 enchanting nights from 27 September to 12 October 2025!
This year’s exhibition offers an immersive journey through the legendary Chinese novel <JOURNEY TO THE WEST 西游记>, transforming the garden into a magical realm where ancient stories come to life through dazzling lantern displays.
Beyond photo opportunities with the lanterns, visitors can embark on an interactive exploration challenge via a mobile app, enjoy live performances under the stars, participate in cultural activities, indulge in delicious treats at the Food Market, and witness mesmerising light shows that illuminate the gardens, and much more.
Opening Hours
- Venue: Jurong Lake Gardens / 裕廊湖花园 [Map]
- Date: 27 September – 12 October 2025 (Saturday – Sunday)
- Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Event Highlights
- Lantern Displays / Light Projection Shows 裕廊湖畔灯会
- Take a leisurely stroll through the picturesque gardens in the far west of Singapore with family and friends. Marvel at stunning lantern displays featuring iconic characters like Sun Wukong 孙悟空, Tang San Zang 唐三藏, and more from the Chinese classic Journey to the West. Be sure to also catch the mesmerising light show at the Cloud Pagoda in Chinese Garden, and the multi-colored display at the Sunken Garden in Japanese Garden.
- Date: 27 September – 12 October 2025 (Saturday – Sunday)
- Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
- Venue: Various locations in Lakeside Garden [Map] / Chinese Garden [Map] / Japanese Garden [Map]
- Food Market
- Savour delectable treats while dining under the stars at the food fair, with al fresco seating scattered throughout the venue.
- Date: 27 September – 12 October 2025 (Saturday – Sunday)
- Time: 5:00pm – 10:30pm
- Venue: Lakeside Field, Lakeside Garden [Map]
- Traditional Dances & Music Performances 传统舞蹈与音乐会
- Immerse yourself in a vibrant display of traditional dances, contemporary music performances, and interactive activities that celebrate both artistic expression and cultural heritage.
- Venue: Wave Plaza @ Jurong Lake Gardens [Map]
- Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
- Programme
- 27 September 2025 (Saturday) – Taman Jurong PAssionArts Festival
- 28 September 2025 (Sunday) – ArtsEverywhere@CDC: Open Score Project
- 3 October 2025 (Friday) – Taman Jurong PAssionArts Festival
- 4 October 2025 (Saturday) – Taman Jurong PAssionArts Festival
- 5 October 2025 (Sunday) – Taman Jurong PAssionArts Festival
- 6 October 2025 (Monday) – Lantern Riddles
- 10 October 2025 (Friday) – ART:DIS + Kyla & Yixin
- 11 October 2025 (Saturday) -ArtsEverywhere@CDC: Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra (ACSO)
- 12 October 2025 (Sunday) – ArtsEverywhere@CDC: Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre (SCDT)
- NParks Rockestra Concert Series: Moonlit Melodies 国家公园局音乐会系列
- The 24th edition of NParks’ Rockestra concert series, themed “Dancing in the Moonlight”, promises an electrifying evening with a stellar lineup of local artists, including JumpStart, Cold Cut Duo, Too Much Drama, and 53A, performing a mixture of English and Mandarin hits. The event will be hosted by LOVE972 DJ Chua Lee Lian.
- Date: 11 October 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: 6:30pm till late
- Venue: Ficus Lawn, Chinese Garden [Map]
- Lantern Riddles 猜灯谜
- Challenge your wit with traditional lantern riddles as you celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, soaking in the festive atmosphere with family and friends.
- Dates:
- 29 September – 2 October 2025 (Monday – Thursday)
- 6 – 9 October 2025 (Monday – Thursday)
- Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
- Venue: Wave Plaza, Jurong Lake Gardens [Map]
