In a city full of excitement, where do we begin? We hear it may rain a lot this month but that doesn’t stop the endless stream of fun happening this month. With a range of festivals, unusual pop-ups, and Chinese New Year celebrations happening…we’ve tracked down 43 of the best things to do this February 2024 in Singapore.
1. Watch the sky illuminate at Singapore’s first sky lantern festival
The first Singapore Sky Lantern Festival takes place on February 21 at Palawan Green on Sentosa Island. Attendees can release paper lanterns (for a short time frame) into the sky and witness the sky illuminate with hundreds of biodegradable lanterns. Due to safety concerns, the lanterns cannot be freely released and will be tied to the ground. Tickets cost $50 for this family-friendly event. Find tickets.
📍Palawan Green, Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa Island, Singapore
2. Be the first to walk through the Forbidden Forest
The world-famous Harry Potter: The Forbidden Forest Experience makes its Asia debut in Singapore on February 3. Tickets are on sale for this highly-anticipated event where Sentosa Coastal Walk has been transformed into a world of Harry Potter. Embark on an adventure through the Forbidden Forest Experience outdoor walk and explore the Wizarding World like never before. It features magical creatures from the Harry Potter™ and Fantastic Beasts™ films to make you feel as if you’re wandering around the grounds of Hogwarts. Learn more. Alternatively, grab tickets on Fever.
📍 Sentosa Coastal Walk, Singapore
3. Enjoy a Latin American and Caribbean Festival
On February 3 and 4, Sentosa Festive Market will host a special edition of their regular market at Palawan Beach Walk. Visitors can enjoy a celebration of Latin America and the Caribbean with carnival activities, more than 25 vendors, groovy music, programmes like inferno hot pilates, and much more from 4pm until 10pm. Wonderfully, this event is FREE entry.
📍Palawan Beach Walk, Sentosa
4. Marvel at an exotic dragon drone show
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a thrilling new dragon drone show, as part of the annual light-up, down by Marina Bay. The new attraction is an exclusive 10-minute drone show featuring dragon-themed illuminations in the sky, over six nights, between February 6 and 18. The light-up will kick off at 8pm each evening of selected dates. Learn more.
📍Marina Bay, Singapore
5. Attend a free festival at Gardens By The Bay
Speaking of Chinese New Year, River Hongbao 2024 is happening from February 8 to 17. Founded in 1986, the annual free-to-enter Chinese New Year holiday tradition in Singapore is one of the largest CNY celebrations with larger-than-life lanterns taking over Gardens By The Bay. This year, expect more than 18 magical lantern sets at River Hongbao encompassing modern themes and pop culture ideas like a 140-metre long Dragon and a tall God of Fortune, dazzling firecracker shows, and much more. Plus, there’ll be plenty of live performances, festive activities, a photobooth, and easy access to on-site exhibitions.
📍Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
6. Party it up with Ice Cream Sundays
The ravers among us won’t want to miss an energetic pop-up party by Ice Cream Sundays. Japanese DJ duo Monkey Timers offers a blend of house, techno and disco tunes on February 24 at Tanjong Pagar Distripark from 3pm to 10.30pm. It’s the ultimate day party for the music lovers.
📍39 Keppel Road, Singapore
7. Marvel at the CNY light-ups around Chinatown
Immerse yourself in a range of epic festive activities at the Chinatown New Year Celebrations 2024. Admire gorgeous nightly light-ups and street sculptures along South Bridge Road, New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street and Upper Cross Street. Plus, tuck into delicious cheap meals from more than 280 hawker stalls, snap ig-worthy pictures and shop for festive goodies.
📍Chinatown, Singapore
8. Cuddle adorable Samoyeds
A new dog cafe opened along Joo Chiat Road to the delight of dog lovers. Snow Pawttage is home to eight cute and fluffy samoyed dogs to pet and play with. Guests can book 45-minute sessions to interact with these beautiful dog breeds from just $35. Certainly, one of the best new things to do this February 2024 in Singapore.
📍290D Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427542
9. Be inspired at Light to Night Festival
Until February 8, visitors can revel at more than 60 different art programmes and exhibitions at the Light to Night Festival 2024. With a new theme of Reimagine, the festival offers larger-than-life installations, art skins illuminated against major landmarks such as National Gallery Singapore, and plenty more to invite guests to reflect on life through artworks. Learn more about Light to Night Festival 2024.
📍Civic District, Singapore
10. Get in on the festive fun at Chingay 2024
In honour of CNY 2024, the Chingay Parade returns on February 23 and 24 with a new theme of Blossom. Watch the colourful parade floats, enjoy diverse talent and explore artworks including a huge art container, made up of 28 containers created with help from more than 480 young Singaporeans. Tickets begin at $20. Find tickets here. Plus, there’ll be a couple of other exciting events around the island for Chingay 2024.
📍F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Blvd, Singapore 038975
11. Parade through Dahlia Dreams 2024
Dahlia Dreams at Flower Dome boasts more than 2000 colourful unique flowers and hundreds of dragons until February 25. Visitors can admire breathtaking dragon-themed displays from lanterns to larger-than-life sculptures, hidden among more than 2000 colourful blooms, with CNY flowers and a 7-m tall dragon. Find tickets.
📍18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
12. Indulge at Artbox 2024
Artbox returned to Singapore in January 2024 and there will be another weekend from February 2 to 4. Artbox is Singapore’s biggest creative festival that brings the streets to life all day with street food, art programmes, live performances, and fashion and lifestyle brands, to name a few. There will be more than 100 food stalls to discover, as well as hundreds of shopping and lifestyle pop-ups to wander around. Learn more about Artbox Festival in Singapore.
📍Singapore Expo Hall 2, Singapore
13. Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2024
For all those in a relationship, dating or even in a situationship – you’re probably excited about the most romantic day of the year on February 14. Why not show someone special how much you love them with a romantic idea from our Valentine’s Day 2024 list. From unique pop-ups to world-class dining in the sky…there’s something for all types of couples.
📍Various Locations
14. Get educated at a new LKY100 exhibition
Changi Airport Terminal 2 is hosting another LKY100 commemorative exhibition until February 28. The Courage to Dream: The Making of the Changi Airport Story is an immersive walkthrough exhibition featuring untold stories about how Mr Lee Kuan Yew and his government made Changi Airport possible. Explore six zones with interactive displays, works dating back to 1970s, original documents handwritten by Mr Lee, and much more. It’s available in both the English and Chinese language.
📍Changi Airport Terminal 2, Level 3, Singapore
15. Discover the latest in aerospace
From February 20 to 25, one of the most famous aerospace exhibitions globally returns to Singapore. The Singapore Airshow 2024 is the perfect place to stop the latest aircrafts, see adrenaline-pumping plane stunts, learn about the future of aviation, meet-and-greet top players in the business, and much more. In particular, Weekend @ Airshow is open to the public on February 24 and 25.
📍Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore
16. Unwind at Sunset Yoga
Secret Sunrise Singapore organises sunrise and sunset yoga sessions every month to connect, dance and celebrate with a guided meditation in a beautiful location in Singapore. On February 22, there will be a special edition, from 7pm to 8pm in honour of the businesses’ third birthday, down by Marina Bay. Book tickets from $22.
📍The Promontory @ Marina Bay, Singapore
17. Marvel at a new exhibition
There are a number of new exhibitions in town. For instance, Mars: The Red Mirror opened recently at the ArtScience Museum and features more than 12,000 years of history, science and research of the planet. It’s on until April 2024. While New Eden: Science Fiction Mythologies Transformed is a new art exhibition at Art Science Museum opened in October. It aims to transport visitors to extraordinary new worlds, uncovering new perspectives on the genre of science fiction, alternative realms, and more – inspired by Asia’s rich history and culture. It will be on until March.
Otherwise, learn about the rich heritage of Southeast Asia and Latin America at a new exhibition in National Gallery Singapore. Tropical: Stories from Southeast Asia and Latin America compromises more than 200 paintings, sculptures, immersive displays, prints, and more artifacts spanning the 20th century. It’s on until March 24, 2024. Get tickets on National Gallery.
📍Various Locations
18. Race at Asia’s only Game of Karts
HyperDrive’s highly-anticipated Game of Karts just launched on Sentosa Island. The gamified karting experience – where virtual racing meets real-life karting – is a first-of-its-kind in Asia. Riders try to win the race by collecting bonuses and boosts in the virtual realm while zooming across the track in real life. Definitely, one of the best things to do this February 2024 in Singapore. Learn more.
📍 54 Palawan Beach Walk, Singapore 098233
19. Dance at a concert
Music lovers can enjoy a host of international stars, who will grace the stages of Singapore, this February 2024. For example, our favourite British superstar Ed Sheeran will play a special concert in Singapore at Capitol Theatre on February 17 as well as another larger show at National Stadium on February 16. Tickets are sold out but you may get some second hand! Discover the best concerts happening in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
20. Attend a Candlelight Concert
Attend one of these world-class Candlelight concerts. Each show features a different musical number under the glimmer of candlelight in a stunning setting. Check out what’s on via the Fever website.
📍Various Locations
21. Celebrate Chinese New Year 2024
Chinatown Chinese New Year celebrations for 2024 kicked off in January even though CNY is not until February 10. Welcome the Year of the Dragon with our guide on the best things to do in Singapore. For instance, visitors to Chinatown can expect to see illuminated light-up installations, food fairs, entertainment, and even a countdown party to ring in the Chinese New Year.
📍Chinatown, Singapore
22. Watch a FREE movie under the stars
Nightflix Somerset is a new outdoor movie series kicked off in 2023. Attendees can watch movies for free, under the stars, at Somerset Youth Park every first Saturday of each month so February 3. The film on this date will be 500 Days of Summer. The films will play from 7.30pm to around 9.15pm. There will be free ice cream during the movies to add to the excitement. Learn more.
📍121 Somerset Road, Somerset Youth Park, Singapore
23. Be entertained by live music in the coolest club
Step into swanky live music lounge, Cool Cats, which will host a number of epic acts this January. Music lovers will be treated to humbling sounds of jazz over the weekend. Definitely, one of the best things to do this February. Get tickets for the weekend here.
📍Cool Cats at NCO Club, 32 Beach Rd, Singapore 189764
24. Let the kids run free at Chaos Lab
Need a way to entertain children? Well, they can enter a world of chaos at a popular lab-themed playground for children at the airport. Chaos Lab features slime, a ball pit, neon graffiti, meet with mad scientists, and more activities, among the chaos. After huge success in Australia, the playground opens at the new T2 in Changi Airport. Tickets are on sale here.
📍Terminal 2, Changi Airport, Singapore
Other things to do this February 2024 in Singapore:
25. Hike through the jungles of Singapore
Get fit and healthy this new year by trekking through Singapore’s latest nature retreat and first positive energy park – Rifles Range Nature Park. Situated along Rifle Range Road near Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, the 66 hectare park features two boardwalks, a range of walking trails and viewing decks and a quarry wetland.
📍Rifle Range Road, Singapore
26. Enjoy 360-degree city views
Another one of the best things to do in Singapore is panoramic views atop of Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck. Located on the 56th floor, the popular attraction is shaped like a ship and presents unmatched views both day and night. Get tickets for the SkyPark Observation Deck here.
📍10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
27. Uncover Singapore’s hidden secret places
We’ve already listed a range of hidden gems and secret places to visit in Singapore. Be sure to bring your camera for the occasion.
📍 Various Locations
28. Spend the day in Sentosa
Why not head to Sentosa Island for an adrenaline-pumping day filled with activities? No matter your age, it’s the perfect place to spend the day in the sunshine. See all the wonderful things to do in Sentosa here. Definitely, one of the best things to do this February 2024 on a good day.
📍Sentosa Island, Singapore
29. Hangout in a new board game café on a rainy day
Use a rainy day to gather your mates for the ultimate games evening at Settlers Café – a new 24/7 board games café just opened in a new location in Singapore. Enjoy delicious meals and a range of games for between one to 30 players. Superb for all your nigh owls or insomniacs. Read further about the new Settlers here.
📍Serangoon Rd, 562, Singapore 218178
30. Go on a journey at New World’s End
Go on a whirlwind journey through Singapore on this unique audio and art experience on various dates in February 2024. Find out more about New Word’s End. Otherwise, buy tickets on Fever here.
📍85 Desker Rd, Singapore, 209646
31. Enjoy the best nightlife
Party the evening or night away at some electrifying nightlife places in Singapore. Think the likes of ig-worthy nightclubs like Marquee with a 3-storey slide or underground techno clubs blasting the hottest tunes…pick a nightlife experience here.
📍Various Locations
32. Practice winter sports at Trifecta
Make your snow dreams come through with the thrill of mountains, waves, and skating – all under one roof – at a new attraction on Orchard Road. Trifecta Singapore is an iconic multitask sports centre by adventure sports company, The Ride Side. Located next to Somerset Skate Park, Trifecta houses three action sports arenas offering unique sports experiences. Learn more.
📍Orchard Road, Singapore
33. Say hello to nocturnal creatures
Night Safari is the world’s first nocturnal zoo located in Mandai. It’s one of the best attractions in Singapore because visitors can hop on a buggy or walking tour, with guided experts, to get up close and personal with wild animals – who only come out at night. Book via the Fever website. Plus, it’s one of the best things to do at night in Singapore.
📍80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826
34. Visit National Library Board’s first character-themed library
Until March 2024, there is a Garfield x Mr Kiasu pop-up library at The Centrepoint. It’s the first character-themed pop-up library by the National Library Board (NBL). Visitors can wander a nostalgic comic book HBD home-inspired space, read books in a quirky setting, admire wall murals and illustrations, and much more. Entry is free and the library is opened from 10am to 10pm daily.
📍Level 1, The Centrepoint, Singapore
35. Go on an instagrammable adventure
Social media lovers will enjoy the most instagrammable foods in Singapore. Additionally, find the most instagrammable bars in Singapore at night, then the most instagrammable cafes in Singapore during the day, and let’s not forget about the most instagrammable places to capture picture-perfect shots.
36. Smash some stuff
Are you stressed? Need to release your anger? we’ve got the perfect 30-minute activity to do this weekend. The Fragment Room offers rage therapy where guests can smash everything in sight, from glasses to vases, plates, and more – in a space created for breakables at Singapore’s first rage room. Get tickets on Fever. .Additionally, it’s one of the best team bonding ideas if you’re looking for something to do with your office!
📍490 MacPherson Rd, Singapore, 368198
37. Venture across the causeway
Johor Bahru is an idyllic place to explore just 40 minutes drive from Singapore. And did you know that the Malaysian Ringgit is the lowest against Singapore Dollar right now? So visiting this Malaysian town right now is perfect. It has a thriving food scene, wonderful selection of attractions like sky-high views at Skyscape, and diverse cultural experiences to keep you entertained for the full day. Read our guide about the best things to do in JB. otherwise, find the best cafes to hop around while there.
📍 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
38. Dine in a unique restaurant
From dining in a plane to discovering the underwater world, Singapore is filled with an array of peculiar, extraordinary gastronomical experiences to take advantage of. Delightfully, we’ve already made a list of the most unique eateries (cafes and restaurants) for a whimsical food affair in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
39. Go for a rooftop drink
Indulge in your guiltiest pleasures, high in the sky, against the backdrop of the stunning Singapore skyline this weekend. Why not sip a cocktail at one of the best rooftop bars in Singapore, otherwise enjoy a delicious meal at nightfall at a sensational rooftop dining restaurant. The choice is yours!
📍 Various Locations
40. Hide away in a secret bar
Looking for a cool place to slow down, hide away from the rain and celebrate life? Well, there’s dozens of secret bars in Singapore offering a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience. From creative new speakeasies like Synthesis, quirky bars concealed behind vending machines, and secret doorways to other worlds…you’ll be spoilt for options. Find the perfect secret bar to relax at this weekend.
📍 Various Locations
41. Recharge at an infinity pool or hotel
Why not use a dry day to book a relaxation session high in the sky? There are many infinity pools across the city, boasting marvellous views to the sea and beyond. Find a pool experience. Otherwise, why not staycation at one of the best hotels in Singapore for a change?
📍 Various Locations
42. Indulge at a hawker centre
Singapore is full of bustling hawker centres and food courts, where locals and tourists alike can feast on both local and international culinary delights at a cheap price – all for less than $5 or $10. From satay and laksa, to fried kway teow…we’ve listed our favourite hawker centres for you to enjoy the best food. Definitely, the best place to find cheap eats this December too!
📍 Various Locations
43. Try some escape rooms
Team up with a friend or be their enemy, and select between a variety of fun or terrifying games at a number of escape rooms across Singapore. Our favourites include Trapped, which features more than 70 of the latest escape room props, across seven exciting rooms, 28 hidden chambers, and actors to enhance the experience. The plot is that you’re kidnapped and must try to break out the room by solving mysterious, deciphering clues, crawling through tunnels, and more. Get tickets on Fever. In fact, it’s one of the best things to do year round in Singapore.
📍 Various Locations
SEE MORE: The Best Things To Do Year Round In Singapore