Chinese New Year Events

  • Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival 2026 (Singapore)

    Chinatown Chinatown, Singapore

    Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival 2026 (2026年牛车水农历新年庆祝活动), Singapore’s annual celebration in the historic Chinese enclave of early immigrants, will be held from 18 January - 18 March 2026. Like the last edition, Chinatown's four main streets will sparkle each night with dazzling Chinese New Year (CNY) light installations and vibrant festive decorations. With the Horse as the Zodiac sign for 2026, visitors can look forward to charming horse-themed characters and auspicious greetings featuring the Chinese character for "Horse 马".

    Free
  • RWS Spring into Waves of Wonder 2026 (Singapore)

    Singapore Oceanarium (Formerly S.E.A. Aquarium) Singapore Oceanarium, 24 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore

    RWS Spring into Waves of Wonder 2026, the annual Chinese New Year celebration at the mega aquarium in Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), returns from 30 January - 3 March 2026. Event highlights include enchanting underwater seahorse and majestic dragon dances, meet-and-greets with Manta mascots, and cultural music performances that blend sounds from diverse traditions. Visitors can also enjoy a selection of Chinese New Year–themed festive snacks available throughout the celebration period.

    SGD55
  • Chinese Garden CNY Celebrations 2026 (Singapore)

    Jurong Lake Gardens Jurong Lake Gardens, Yuan Ching Rd, Singapore

    Chinese Garden CNY Celebrations 2026 (裕华园农历新年庆祝活动2026), the annual Lunar New Year highlight at the Chinese Garden in western Singapore, returns from 7 February - 3 March 2026. Staying true to tradition, the garden will be transformed with Chinese New Year–inspired landscaping, complemented by festive lantern displays adorning its iconic landmarks such as the Twin Pagoda, Teahouse and Stoneboat. These scenic backdrops offer perfect photo opportunities for families to capture meaningful moments after visiting relatives.

    Free
  • River Hongbao 2026 (Singapore)

    Gardens by the Bay 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore, Singapore

    River Hongbao 2026 (春到河畔2026四十周年庆) marks the 40th anniversary of Singapore’s iconic annual Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations. Making a grand return for 10 days from 15 - 24 February 2026, the festival will once again light up Gardens by the Bay (GBTB) as it ushers in the Year of the Horse. Continuing its long-standing traditions, both locals and international visitors can gather at the iconic gardens in the Marina Bay precinct to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere. Event highlights include four nights of fireworks, a countdown celebration on CNY Eve, photo opportunities with the majestic God of Fortune statue, as well as dazzling horse-themed and Singapore multicultural-themed lanterns, lights, and intricate festive decorations.

    Free
  • Our Tampines Hub Chinese New Year Concert 2026 (Singapore)

    Festive Plaza, Our Tampines Hub (OTH) Festive Plaza, Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, Singapore

    Our Tampines Hub Chinese New Year Concert 2026 (骏马迎春贺新岁2026 Spring Melodies) is a free Getai concert taking place on CNY Day 5, 21 February 2026, at Festive Plaza, Our Tampines Hub. The show will be led by veteran local celebrity Marcus Chin 陈建彬 alongside YES933 DJ Hazelle Teo 张颖双, with support from popular internet personalities Jasper Lai 赖宇涵 and Lim Xixi 茜茜. Audiences can also look forward to lively performances by Getai singers Yuan Jin 袁瑾, Tian Yue 天悦, and more.

    Free
  • Chingay 2026 (Singapore)

    F1 Pit Building 1 Republic Boulevard, Singapore

    Chingay 2026 (新加坡妆艺大游行2026), the 54th edition of Singapore’s iconic Chinese New Year street parade, will make its grand return to the F1 Pit Building on 27 & 28 February 2026. With the theme WISH, the 2026 edition will feature the parade’s first-ever circular parade route and a transformable multi-tier stage, presenting an awe-inspiring showcase of multicultural heritage infused with modern creativity to express our hopes for the year ahead.

    SGD20
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