What is Mid-Autumn Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节), also known as the Mooncake Festival or Lantern Festival, is a traditional Chinese celebration that dates back over 3,000 years to the Shang dynasty.
Originally a harvest festival marking the autumn full moon, it has since evolved into a time for family and friends to gather, symbolising harmony and unity.
As one of China’s major holidays, alongside Lunar New Year and Labour Day, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated with a three-day public holiday in China. However, in Singapore, it is not a gazetted public holiday.
When is Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 in Singapore
Mid-Autumn Festival traditionally falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese Lunar calendar. In 2025, it falls on 6 October 2025 (Monday).
Things to do to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 in Singapore
No Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in Singapore is complete without lanterns and mooncakes, which is why it’s also called the Lantern Festival or Mooncake Festival.
The city will be adorned with lantern displays perfect for photo ops, while families with children gather in parks, lighting lanterns, enjoying mooncakes, and sipping Chinese tea.
To help you make the most of this festive season, we’ve curated a list of exciting activities to enjoy with your friends, family, and loved ones this Mid-Autumn Festival 2025:
| Event (Location) | Dates | Price (Ticketed / Walk-in) |
| Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations (Chinatown) | 18 September 2025 – 20 October 2025 | Free – S$9.90 (Walk-in & Ticketed) |
| Gardens by the Bay Mid-Autumn Festival (Marina Bay) | 22 September 2025 – 12 October 2025 | Free – S$38 (Walk-in & Ticketed) |
| Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival @ SCCCI (City Hall) | 27 – 28 September 2025 | Free (Walk-in) |
| Lights by the Lake (Jurong / Lakeside / Chinese Gardens) | 27 September 2025 – 12 October 2025 | Free (Walk-in) |
| Shuang Lin Monastery Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration (Toa Payoh) | 27 September 2025 – 6 October 2025 | Free (Walk-in) |
| Mid-Autumn Family Fun (Shenton Way) | 4 – 5 October 2025 | Free – S$30 (Walk-in & Ticketed) |
Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Singapore’s Chinatown will be transformed with dazzling street decorations and lantern displays. This year, the celebrations take on added significance as they also mark Singapore’s 60th year of independence. Visitors can look forward to illuminated streets that capture both the festive spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival and the pride of SG60.
Beyond the light displays that line four main streets in Chinatown, the festivities will run from day to night with a wide variety of activities. Highlights include a bustling festive bazaar, lively stage performances, a tea appreciation session, a mass lantern walk, a lantern design competition, and traditional lantern riddle games.
- Venue: Chinatown Singapore [Map]
- Date: 18 September 2025 – 20 October 2025 (Thursday – Monday)
- Time: 7:00pm – 12:00am (Street Light-up)
- Nearest MRT station: (NE4|DT19) Chinatown
- Price: Free – S$9.90 per person
Gardens by the Bay Mid-Autumn Festival
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Gardens by the Bay, where twelve spectacular lantern displays will illuminate the night. Among them are two special installations celebrating diplomatic ties with the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China, bringing to life iconic characters and stories from both rich cultures.
Perfect for families and friends, the event offers countless Instagram-worthy photo opportunities and memorable experiences. Visitors can enjoy a lantern walk, hands-on craft workshops, multicultural performances, a street food fair, and exciting carnival games and rides.
- Venue: Gardens by the Bay (GBTB) [Map]
- Date: 22 September 2025 – 12 October 2025 (Monday – Sunday)
- Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
- Nearest MRT station: (CE1|DT16) Bayfront
- Price: Free – S$38 per person
Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival @ SCCCI
This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival by Sun Yat-sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYNMH) will be held at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) Building in City Hall on 27 and 28 September 2025, as the memorial hall undergoes restoration works.
Taking place over the weekend, the festival will feature a range of free activities for all ages, from festive craft workshops, traditional games, storytelling and lantern riddle sessions, to a lively marketplace filled with festive treats and products.
Families and children can also capture memorable moments with the iconic Chinese-style SCCCI building as a backdrop, alongside a specially designed guppy lantern installation created in celebration of SG60 and the Mid-Autumn Festival.
- Venue: Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) [Map]
- Date: 27 – 28 September 2025 (Saturday – Sunday)
- Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
- Nearest MRT station: (EW13|NS25) City Hall
- Price: Free
Lights by the Lake
For residents of western Singapore, Lights by the Lake is an unmissable experience. Set against the scenic backdrop of Jurong Lake Gardens, including Lakeside Garden, Japanese Garden and Chinese Garden, the event features enchanting lantern displays inspired by the legendary Chinese novel Journey to the West 西游记, along with mesmerising light projection shows.
Visitors can also enjoy a variety of activities, from cultural dance and music performances to lantern riddles and a bustling food fair. It’s an ideal outing for families and adults alike, offering a perfect blend of culture, entertainment, and festive fun.
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- Venue: Jurong Lake Gardens [Map]
- Date: 27 September 2025 – 12 October 2025 (Saturday – Sunday)
- Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
- Nearest MRT station: (EW25) Chinese Garden
- Price: Free
Shuang Lin Monastery Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
Organised in collaboration with the People’s Association, this Mid-Autumn Festival event goes beyond traditional celebrations. Set within the historic Buddhist temple in Toa Payoh, the festivities feature classical Chinese music and dance, community performances by children, a vegetarian food fair, and a variety of engaging activities for families of all ages.
- Venue: Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery 莲山双林禅寺 [Map]
- Date: 27 September 2025 – 6 October 2025 (Saturday – Monday)
- Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
- Nearest MRT station: (NS19) Toa Payoh
- Price: Free
- Note: The hours listed above apply to general activities. Special events will begin earlier.
Mid-Autumn Family Fun
The annual Mid-Autumn Family Fun returns to the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and the adjacent Singapore Conference Hall with an exciting line-up of festive activities for all ages.
Visitors can look forward to mooncake and tea tastings, guided lantern walks, and moon-and-star gazing, as well as interactive workshops, traditional performances, and more, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy under the moonlight.
