In a city full of excitement, where do we begin? Indeed, it will rain a lot this month but that doesn’t stop the endless stream of fun happening to kickstart the new year of 2024. From interactive festivals, a world of art coming alive this month, and other thrilling events…we’ve tracked down 44 of the coolest things to do this January 2024 in Singapore.
1. Be captivated at Comma 2024
SCAPE’s Creative Festival of the Arts – Comma 2024 – returns from January 13 to 28 in Singapore as part of Singapore Art Week. The event begins on January 13 and 14 with Music Day Out! featuring a range of artists, from Fuse to Golden Mammoth, and more, alongside artists showcasing their work. Throughout the festival, there’ll be film screenings like Krumping, fashion showcases, digital art displays, and much more to provoke meaningful conversations between likeminded individuals. Entry is free. Reserve your spot.
📍Orchard Link, SCAPE, Singapore
2. Wander the Light to Night Festival 2024
From January 19 to 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
3. Find a date at Single’s Mystery Golf
Calling all singletons for the ultimate party on January 14. The world’s first mystery golf venue – Kulnari – is hosting a Singles Mystery Golf party. The party is aimed at ladies and gentlemen aged between 25 and 42 who will venture through a challenging mini gold course and solve mysteries with people they never met. Get tickets.
📍51B Circular Rd, Singapore 049406
4. Celebrate Chinese New Year 2024
Chinatown Chinese New Year celebrations for 2024 kick off in January even though CNY is not until February 10. This year is the Year of the Dragon. 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
5. Indulge at one of the biggest creative festivals
Artbox makes a comeback to Singapore on January 26 to 28 and February 2 to 4, 2024. It 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
6. Jam out at a Thai Music festival
The first-ever 555 Thai Music Festival is on January 3 in Resorts World Sentosa Convention Centre. Music lovers can dance the day away with hits from the Land of Smiles – Thailand. Organised by A-ONE Production House, the music festival features the sweet sounds from the likes of 4EVE, Atlas, Potato, DJ So Smile, and many more. It begins at 3.30pm and finishes at 1am. Get tickets from $101 here.
7. Get inspired at Singapore Art Week 2024
Singapore Art Week returns from January 19 to 28 for 10 days of a world of art and culture. It sees more than 150 exhibitions and programmes by organisers from around the world who bring a myriad of excitement to Singapore. The National Art Council and Singapore Tourism Board team up to create an unforgettable festival experience with light installations, tours, cool exhibitions, live music, and other cultural events.
📍Various Locations
8. Zoom down ice slides at Ice Magic
Curated by Apollo Entertainment Media and Trident Consultancy, Ice Magic: Winter Wonderland is Singapore’s largest indoor winter pop-up experience at Bayfront Event Space on until January 21, 2024. The touring winter playground offers snowy activities, ice slides, interactive snow games, and more…definitely you can’t miss it if you didn’t get to go over Christmas. Learn more about Ice Magic.
Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Ave, Singapore 01897
9. Score tickets to Harry Potter: The Forbidden Forest in Singapore
This highly-anticapted event opens in Sentosa on February 3, 2024. However, tickets are on sale now and they are selling FAST. Singaporeans are invited to embark on the Forbidden Forest Experience outdoor walk and explore the Wizarding World like never before. The world-famous experience features magical creatures from the Harry Potter™ and Fantastic Beasts™ films, and more to make you feel like you’re wandering around near Hogwarts. Learn more.
📍 Sentosa Coastal Walk, Singapore
10. Laugh out loud at a drag show
On January 29, be captivated by Singapore’s resident drag queen Honey Gluttony bringing her wit to Singapore for one night only. Honey will dazzle audiences with her infectious tunes like Mamma Mia and Kinky Boots at Blu Jazz on Bali Lane. Prices begin at $37 via Eventbrite.
📍 Blu Jazz, Bali Lane, Singapore
11. Marvel at the richness of Southeast Asia and Latin America
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.
📍National Gallery, Singapore
12. 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 January 6. 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
13. Discover Aliwal Urban Arts Festival 2024
On January 27, this free one-day event is the ultimate Art Week experience for art lovers in Singapore. The 10th edition showcases Singapore’s vibrant urban culture scene, featuring an array of renowned local artists from different art practices as well as fun activities such as music, live graffiti painting and pop-up markets.
📍Various Locations
14. Let the kids run free at Chaos Lab
Need a way to entertain children over the school holidays? 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
15. Discover the secrets of wildlife
Mandai Wildlife Group is offering unique new experiences to end the year at River Wonders and Night Safari. Secret Wild-erland is a day-to-night journey across multizone zones until March 17. Expect dazzling digital displays, educational experiences, spot animals hidden at Night Safari, and much more.
📍80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826
16. Visit the biggest art fair in Asia Pacific
Art SG is the largest art exhibition in Southeast Asia is happening from January 19 to 21 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Admire over 1,000 artworks from more than 150 leading art galleries across the globe, from sculptures to painting, photography and much more. Plus, there’ll be daily talks, thought-provoking film segments, and even larger-than-life installations. Definitely, one of the best things to do this January 2024 in Singapore.
📍10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
17. Get educated at a Mars 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.
📍 ArtScience Museum, Singapore
18. Jam along with Coldplay
Seven time Grammy-winning Coldplay, have made history by selling out six of their shows at National Stadium in Singapore, from January 23 to 31. The British group are one of the best concerts to attend in 2024 in Singapore. You might be able to get tickets second hand! Learn more about it here.
📍National Stadium, 1 Stadium Dr, Singapore 397629
19. Enjoy the latest motor show
From January 11 to 14, The Singapore Motorshow 2024 returns to Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. It’s the perfect event for motoring enthusiasts with exclusive celebrity sessions, cutting-edge electric vehicle models, stunt shows, and more.
📍Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore
20. 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 weekend. Get tickets for the weekend here.
📍Cool Cats at NCO Club, 32 Beach Rd, Singapore 189764
21. 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.
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22. 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
23. Hike through a new nature park
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
24. Spend the day at Sentosa
Sentosa Island offers plenty of thrilling action and adventure activities to dive into no matter what age group you are. From rousing underwater worlds, to facing your fears high in the sky, Singapore’s only cable car, Universal Studios, and much more…you’ll be spoilt for options. See all the wonderful things to do in Sentosa here.
📍Sentosa Island, Singapore
25. Enjoy the view in a rooftop garden
The CapitaSpring building is home to the highest rooftop garden, atop the 51st floor, in Singapore. Plus, it’s free to visit and offers a range of delicious and unique restaurants such as Oumi and Sol And Luna…perfect for any occasion.
📍88 Market St, CapitaSpring 048948
26. Get lost at Future World
From the creators of the world-famous Mori Digital Art Museum in Tokyo, this gram-worthy exhibition invites you to lose yourself in an exciting universe of art, magic and science among 16 borderless digital interactive installations. Wonderfully, it just received an upgrade. Get tickets on Fever.
📍 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
27. Enjoy the best nightlife
Party the evening or night away at some electrifying nightclub 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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.
31. Enjoy Sentosa’s new attractions
Sentosa Island offers many new attractions to keep people of all ages entertained. Delightfully, they recently launched a new entertainment facility, featuring eight immersive activities, including Asia’s first gamified electric go-karts spread across three levels, a mini golf course, and two exotic beach clubs. Learn more about The Palawan @ Sentosa.
📍54 Palawan Beach Walk, Singapore 098233
32. 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
33. Travel back to the 60s
Go on a whirlwind journey through Singapore on this unique audio and art experience on various dates in December. In the game, be transported back in time to the 1960s in Jalan Besar, with the help from Rosa and Kiran. Sessions begin at 5.30pm. Get tickets here. Find out more.
📍Various Locations
34. Venture across the causeway
Johor Bahru is an idyllic place to explore just 40 minutes drive from Singapore. The Malaysian city 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
35. Zoom down Singapore’s longest indoor waterslide
Aqua Adventure is an exciting new 3-storey indoor amusement park featuring a range of water play zones, as well as a mix of dry interactive activities. It’s Singapore’s first integrated all-weather water adventure centre located at Bedok Reservoir. It offers a thrilling mix of wet and dry activities. Particularly, it is home to Singapore’s longest indoor waterslide, spanning 114m, called Double Trouble Aqua Tube. Additionally, there’s an 85m long indoor Blackhole Aqua Slide, involving a 12 to 15 second plunge to the bottom for riders. Learn more about Aqua Adventure.
📍 HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir, 900 Bedok North Rd, Singapore
36. 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
37. Go on a camping trip
Camping under the stars in Singapore is an exciting and affordable thing to do for people of all ages. From beautiful beaches to nature-filled parks offering hiking trails, a myriad of outdoor activities, and even barbecue pits to cook up the storm and host a picnic…we’ve listed the best camping experiences in Singapore. Definitely, one of the best things to do this January when it’s dry in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
38. 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
39. 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
40. 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
41. 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
42. Uncover Singapore’s hidden secret places
We’ve already listed a range of hidden secret places to visit in Singapore. Be sure to bring your camera for uncovering secret places around the city!
📍 Various Locations
43. Treat yourself to a luxury cruise
On selected dates in December, Royal Albatross Luxury Tall Ship is offering 2-hour breakfast cruises or 3-hour sunset dinner cruises. Climb abroad the epic ship, and be treated to the life of luxury, whether it be a scrumptious breakfast buffet, with unlimited coffee, or a delectable 4-course dinner, against the backdrop of Sentosa beaches, and the Singapore skyline. Definitely, a dreamy date idea if you ask us! Get tickets here.
📍Royal Albatross Luxury Tall Ship, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 098269
44. 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
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