List of all arts and culture events in Singapore in 2025, including performances, screenings, plays, dramas and skits, talks, tours on a myriad of genres from dance, film, literary, photography, music, theatre, visual, culture, history to multidisciplinary.
Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival 2025 (2025年牛车水农历新年庆祝活动), Singapore's iconic Lunar New Year celebration in the historic Chinese quarter, returns from 30 December 2024 - 27 February 2025! With the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake marking the new year, this year’s decorations will feature stunning snake-themed lanterns, lights and ornaments adorning four major streets in the Chinatown district. Other than capturing beautiful photos with the festive displays, visitors can immerse themselves in a variety of traditional activities, including shopping at the lively Chinese New Year (CNY) bazaar, joining art workshops, enjoying Chinese cultural performances, and participating in the much-anticipated CNY countdown party.
Gardens by the Bay
18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore, Singapore
Spring Blossoms 2025 (滨海湾花园《白蛇传》新春花卉2025), the annual floral display held during the Chinese New Year season, is returning to the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay (GBTB) from 17 January to 23 February 2025. This year’s theme, "Spring Blossoms: Legend of Lady White Snake", is inspired by one of China’s four great folklores, the Legend of the White Snake. The exhibition features over a thousand dahlias, including five new varieties, alongside a striking 4.5-metre tall sculpture of Madam White Snake at the center.
Singapore Art Week 2025 (SAW 2025), the 13th edition of Singapore's premier annual arts festival, will be held from 17 - 26 January 2025, at multiple venues across the island. Art enthusiasts and the general public alike will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an artistic 10-day celebration, with over 100 free and ticketed art events showcasing new works and international collaborations.
Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM)
Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore
Light to Night Festival 2025, a flagship event of Singapore Art Week, will take place from 17 January to 6 February 2025, centered around the Asian Civilisations Museum and other downtown venues. Coinciding with the Chinese New Year (CNY) festivities, this year’s festival will feature outdoor art installations, an art fair, craft activities, and performances that celebrate the architectural beauty of pagodas and the wonders of the celestial world. On select dates, there will also be traditional Chinese performances, including Getai and lion dance shows.
Jurong Lake Gardens
Jurong Lake Gardens, Yuan Ching Rd, Singapore
Chinese Garden CNY Celebrations 2025 (裕华园农历新年庆祝活动2025), the ultimate destination for family photos this Chinese New Year, will be held from 24 January - 12 February 2025 for the first time in five years following an extensive renovation. This year, the garden will reveal breathtaking Lunar New Year-inspired landscaping, complemented by festive lantern displays around its iconic landmarks, including the Twin Pagoda, Grand Arch and Stoneboat.
Chingay 2025 (新加坡妆艺大游行2025), the 53rd edition of Singapore's renowned Chinese New Year street parade, returns to the F1 Pit Building for two spectacular nights on 7 & 8 February 2025! Attendees will immerse in a vibrant festive atmosphere, marvel at intricately designed Chingay floats and enjoy multicultural street performances by over 4,000 talented community performers. This year’s Chingay parade features floats inspired by Singapore’s vibrant food culture, a special SG60 showcase with 60 lion dancers and drummers to mark Singapore’s 60th birthday, and a brand-new immersive parade experience that brings the audience closer to the action than ever before.
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore
1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore, Singapore
Huayi Chinese Festival of Arts 2025 (华艺节2025), the annual cultural celebration during the Chinese New Year, returns from 7 - 16 February 2025 at The Esplanade. Over 10 days, the festival will feature the works of artists from both Singapore and abroad, offering twenty exciting events that include concerts, workshops, Teochew opera, theatre performances, storytelling sessions, and cultural dance performances.
Wisma Geylang Serai
1 Engku Aman Turn, Singapore, Singapore
Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar 2025 is set to take place from 26 February - 31 March 2025! This annual mega food & retail fair, held in the heart of the traditional Malay enclave of Geylang Serai, will run from 4 days before Ramadan until Hari Raya Puasa / Aidilfitri (Eid al-Fitr). The month-long bazaar offers an exciting opportunity to explore over hundreds of halal food stalls, serving everything from fusion delicacies to traditional Malay dishes, snacks and beverages. There will also be retail stalls showcasing a wide variety of products, including clothing, festive goodies, home décor and personal care items.
