River Hongbao 2025 (Singapore)

River Hongbao 2025 (春到河畔 2025), a highlight of Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations in Singapore, is set to return for 10 days from 27 January – 5 February 2025 at Gardens by the Bay (GBTB) to usher in the Year of the Snake.

In keeping with tradition, visitors can take photos with the stunning God of Fortune statue at the The Meadow and marvel at the lunar new year lanterns, lights, and decorations, all themed around this year’s zodiac sign, the Snake.

The celebration also features a diverse range of cultural performances and the “Greetings from Afar: Chinese Remittance Letters” exhibition, curated by the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH), which delves into the historical and cultural significance of remittance letters sent by early Chinese migrants in Singapore. Additionally, there will be a bustling food fair and exciting amusement rides, offering a perfect blend of education, fun and entertainment for all ages.

Bring your family after your reunion dinner or visits to relatives this CNY and soak up the festive spirit! Admission is free—no tickets, bookings, or pre-registration are required.

Note: The Borealis aurora light show at the Supertree Grove will continue on 27 January, and 1 & 2 February 2025, offering a unique experience that beautifully complements the Chinese New Year festivities. See the schedule below for showtimes.

 

 

 

 

Opening Hours / 开放时间

• Venue: Gardens by the Bay (GBTB) [Map]
• Dates/Time
  • 27 January 2025 (Monday) 小除夕: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
  • 28 January 2025 (Tuesday) 除夕: 6:30pm – 12:15am
  • 29 January – 5 February 2025 (Wednesday – Wednesday) 大年初一至初八: 2:30pm – 10:30pm
• Note: Security checks will be performed on visitors with bags.

 

Firecrackers Show Schedule / 鞭炮秀时间表

• Venue: The Meadow [Map]
• Date/Time:
  • 27 January 2025 (Monday) 小除夕, 8:00pm
  • 28 January 2025 (Tuesday) 除夕, 12:00am
  • 29 January 2025 (Wednesday) 大年初一, 8:00pm

 

 

Nightly Stage Programme / 夜间舞台节目表

• 27 January 2025 (Monday) 小除夕
  • (8:00pm – 10:00pm) Opening Ceremony 开幕典礼 with performances by Joanna Dong 董姿彦, Sherman Zhuo 卓振聲
  • (8:00pm – 8:15pm) Borealis Northern Light (Aurora) show @ SuperTree Grove 滨海花园北极光灯光秀
• 28 January 2025 (Tuesday) 除夕
  • (10:00pm – 12:00am) Chinese New Year’s Eve Countdown 除夕夜倒数 with performance by Shazza
• 29 January 2025 (Wednesday) 大年初一
  • (8:00pm – 10:00pm) Dance Galore Night 歌舞升平迎新年 with performance by Ben Hum 范平庚, Shigga Shay 西阁
• 30 January 2025 (Thursday) 大年初二
  • (8:00pm – 10:00pm) Fun in Diversity Night 万民缤纷迎新年 with performance by Paige Gan, The Freshman
• 31 January 2025 (Friday) 大年初三
  • (8:00pm – 10:00pm) Movie Night 电影之夜

 

 

• 1 February 2025 (Saturday) 大年初四
  • (8:00pm – 10:00pm) Getai Night 歌台之夜 (* Getai – Traditional Singapore Chinese stage performances)
  • (9:00pm – 9:15pm) Borealis Northern Light (Aurora) show @ SuperTree Grove 滨海花园北极光灯光秀
• 2 February 2025 (Sunday) 大年初五
  • (8:00pm – 10:00pm) Getai Night 歌台之夜 (* Getai – Traditional Singapore Chinese stage performances)
  • (9:00pm – 9:15pm) Borealis Northern Light (Aurora) show @ SuperTree Grove 滨海花园北极光灯光秀
• 3 February 2025 (Monday) 大年初六
  • (8:00pm – 10:00pm) Xinyao Night 新瑶之夜 (* Xinyao – Singapore Mandarin vocal genre)
• 4 February 2025 (Tuesday) 大年初七
  • (8:00pm – 10:00pm) Singapore Talent Night 新加坡派
• 5 February 2025 (Wednesday) 大年初八
  • (8:00pm – 10:00pm) Singapore Talent Night 新加坡派

 

 

River Hongbao 2025 Photos Gallery / 春到河畔2025照片库