June 2024 looks like we’ll be graced with hot temperatures, hundreds of cool events over the school holidays, and plenty of exciting activities to keep both locals and tourists entertained. It’s certainly a big month this year, offering an endless stream of fun, to get excited about. With a range of interactive pop-ups, new openings, celebrations like Father’s Day 2024, and iconic festivals…we’ve found 32 of the best things to do this June in Singapore.
1. Enjoy SIFA 2024
Singapore International Festival of The Arts 2024 takes place until June 2. Attendees can enjoy a range of different workshops, exhibitions, key performances, interactive talks, and collaborations at this significant cultural event for its three-year theme ”The Anatomy of Performance”.
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2. Marvel at Southeast Asia’s first Frida Kahlo exhibition
The wonderful Frida Kahlo: Life of an Icon exhibition landed in Singapore recently to celebrate one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Located at the ArtScience Museum, it’s the first time the world-famous immersive experience has appeared in Southeast Asia. Visitors can wander around dozens of rooms filled with photographs, films, 360-degree projections, and interactive installations – all while learning about Frida Kahlo’s life and legacy. The exhibition is on until September 2024. Buy tickets.
📍ArtScience Museum, Singapore
3. Be mesmerised at i Light Singapore
Singapore welcomes back Asia’s leading sustainable light and art festival from May 31 to June 23. The event showcases dozens of beautiful installations and other creations, using sustainable materials, at four locations for i Light Singapore 2024. These are Marina Bay, South Beach, Millenia Walk, and Tanjong Pagar. Plus, there will be plenty of activities, from workshops to live performances, and more. Read our i Light Singapore 2024 guide.
Additionally, The Conscious Festival presented by Green Is The New Black will run across seven days from May 31 to June 2 and June 7 to June 9, as well as a special event on June 21, as part of i Light Singapore. Visitors can wander more than 50 conscious brands and engage in talks, wellness workshops, games, interactive art, eat plant-based meals, and much more.
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4. Get the kids involved in activities
The Children’s Festival 2024 is happening at Gardens By The Bay from now until June 22 which is perfect to attend during the school holidays. Specifically, this year’s festival has a theme featuring Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 at Supertree Grove. The attraction will feature six large-scale engaging installations based on emotions at the gardens, alongside activities such as magic shows, bubble blowing, educational experiences, carnival games, and more. Plus, there’ll be themed merchandise to buy on-site. The event takes place from 10am to 9pm daily.
Meanwhile, Children’s Season 2024 returns with plenty of family-friendly activities on offer across museums led by by CMSG. This first-of-its-kind Children’s Museum invites children who are 12 and under to enter a wonderful world of play and learning. Read further about the new museum here. The theme of this year’s event is Innovation – which aims to inspire kids to be creative thinkers and explore inventions that have been developed in recent years.
📍Coleman Street, 23-B, Singapore 179807
5. Indulge at Sweets and Bakes Asia 2024
From June 26 to 28, Marina Bay Sands will host a delicious Sweets and Bakes Asia festival for those with a passion for confectionery and baking. The must-visit event will see epic products being sold, demonstrations to take tips, and networking opportunities with industry experts and likeminded individuals, to name a few. See the website for more information.
📍Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore
6. Relax to melodies at Candlelight Concerts
Why not check out an iconic Candlelight concert? Three million people worldwide have been stunned already! Be captivated by your favourite sounds in a unique and enchanting setting, as the room is lit up by hundreds of candles, adding to the magical experience. Here are some of the best Candlelight concerts in Singapore this June 2024:
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Jay Chou at CHIJMES (June 5)
- Candlelight: Taylor Swift’s Best Hits at CHIJMES (June 5)
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Linkin Park (June 6)
- Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA (June 6)
- Candlelight Orchestra: A Tribute to Coldplay (June 9)
- Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at The Arts House (June 18)
- Candlelight: Magical Movie Soundtracks on Strings (June 19)
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Michael Jackson at The Arts House (June 19)
- Candlelight: Best of Hans Zimmer at The Arts House (June 20)
7. Be WOWED by the Lion King Live
The Lion King: Live in Concert takes place on June 7 and 8 at Esplanade Theatre in Singapore. It will feature the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra performing legendary music from Disney’s ”The Lion King”, while the movie is played on a big screen behind the group. The concert begins at 8pm and tickets start from $58. Get tickets. Definitely, one of the most unique things to do with children this June 2024 in Singapore.
📍1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981
8. Dive deep into the world of Jazz
Immerse yourself in a Jazz legends tribute at an unforgettable music and wine evening. Every Friday in June 2024, anyone above the age of 18 can head to InterContinental Singapore at 8pm for the magic of jazz, alongside the finest wine. These tribute events pay tribute to the likes of Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, and more. Perfect for date night if you ask us! Get tickets via Fever.
📍InterContinental Singapore
9. Parade through exotic Cambodian orchids
Until September 8. the Orchids of Angkor Wat exhibition takes place at Gardens By The Bay. Cloud Forest has been transformed into a world of orchids, with more than 50 fascinating species and hybrids native to Cambodia, set against the backdrop of displays of Angkor Wat. The floral display is open from 9am to 9pm daily. Find tickets.
📍Cloud Forest, Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
10. Get in on the Dragon Boat Festival fun
On June 8 and 9, the Dragon Boat Festival 2024 will be celebrated across the world. Here in Singapore, Wan Qing Dragon Boat Festival sees a celebration of Chinese arts, culture, and heritage with dumplings experiences, childhood games, workshops, as well as collaborations with Sun Yat-Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, and more.
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11. Attend a kids-focused Sentosa market
On June 1 and 2, Sentosa Festive Market by Sunday Social will host a special edition from 4pm to 9pm focused on children. The free-to-enter event offers a playful and educational market with more than 25 vendors, activities, and even an entrepreneurship experience for kids between the age of seven and 16 years old.
📍Palawan Beach Walk, Sentosa Island
12. Indulge at Gastrobeats 2024
Gastrobeats 2024 merges music, food and entertainment at Bayfront Event Space from May 31 to June 23, between 4pm and 11pm, as part of i Light 2024. Visitors can indulge from 50 hawker stalls, selling global eats from Asian street food classics to Mexican tacos, as well as a carnival to keep children happy. Certainly, one of the best things to do for families this June in Singapore.
📍Bayfront Event Space, Marina Bay, Singapore
13. Celebrate Global Pride Month 2024
Pride Month is happening all June around the world. You can celebrate all-inclusive love with Pink Dot on June 29. Pink Dot 16 is the sixteenth edition of an LGBTQ+ rally featuring an array of activities, speeches, communities and families uniting, and epic performances at the Pink Dot Concert to finish the evening at Hong Lim Park. Learn more about Pink Dot 2024.
Otherwise, check out the best gay bars in Singapore or plan a holiday to one of the best gay-friendly destinations worldwide. Meanwhile, there are some inclusive events happening such as the groundbreaking Fashion For All event at Design Orchard by Pink Fest on June 1.
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14. Heal your soul at Wellness Festival 2024
Experience the best of STB’s Wellness Festival Singapore, between June 21 and July 21, for its third year. Expect more than 120 festival experiences with nearly 100 festival partners for #WFS2024. Health enthusiasts will enjoy interactive fitness classes, lifestyle workshops, healing adventures, and so much more – for people of all ages to enjoy. Get our guide on Wellness Festival Singapore 2024.
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15. See a beautiful heritage house
Until June 30, you can admire a colourful Homeground: We Built This City exhibition on the lawn of National Museum of Singapore. The ig-worthy installation focuses on Singapore’s architectural heritage over the years. Plus, it’s totally free to see.
📍The Lawn, National Museum of Singapore
16. Fall into a spell under the Northern Lights
Ever wanted to see the Northern Lights? Well now is your chance because the aurora borealis has been recreated using layers of light and cloud particles at Gardens By The Bay. Visitors are captivated by this Northern Lights outdoor installation, complete with a soothing soundtrack, French composer Guillaume Desbois. It takes place daily from 8pm to 8.30pm and 9pm over the weekends. Learn more.
📍18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
17. Visit a new exhibition
Those who love exhibitions can wander a selection of new exhibitions currently in Singapore. Some of our latest favourites include anime special Naruto: The Gallery on until June 22, as well as the first major Southeast Asia solo exhibition by Olafur Eliasson, and photography exhibition A Gardens of Birds at the CDL Green Gallery at Singapore Botanic Gardens, to name a few.
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18. Test your skating skills at Rollermania 4.0
A new entertainment hub, the Xperience, has popped up at Clarke Quay in Singapore. Until July 31, visitors can immerse themselves in carnival games, indulge on delicious food at the first White Rabbit Cafe, and even become a skating champion at Rollermania 4.0. Learn more.
📍3B River Valley Road, Block B, #01-01, CQ @ Clarke Quay, Singapore
19. Feast your eyes on roses
The return of Rose Romance kicks off on June 2 until June 30 inside Flower Dome at Gardens By The Bay. Wander around idyllic florals and delve into the history of Turkiye with alluring scents of roses.
📍Flower Dome, Gardens By The Bay
20. Be captivated by Digital Light Canvas
Be captivated by a new Digital Light Canvas featuring a 15-metre circular light rink and 14-tall light sculpture at Marina Bay Sands. People can help move the lights through interactive elements, as well as see digital flocks of birds, use feet to create artworks on the light rink, let off digital fireworks, and more. Find tickets.
📍2 Bayfront Avenue, B2-50, Singapore 018972
21. Celebrate Father’s Day 2024
Why not honour dad on June 16 by tucking into a fancy feast, heading on a day trip or checking out a host of exciting family-friendly activities?
22. Jam out at Cool Cats Lounge
Get excited about the coolest music club around, hosting a range of live performances from a variety of genres this month. Every weekend and Wednesdays at 8pm, visitors can expect music like Blues, Jazz, R&B, and more. Learn more about Cool Cats.
📍32 Beach Rd, Singapore 189764
23. Let the kids become mad scientists
Chaos Lab is the perfect interactive playground, at Changi Airport T2, to let the children roam free during the school holidays. It is a lab-themed play and learning experience, with 11 diverse zones, from a Slime Station to Ball Pit, and more. It’s open from 11am to 10pm daily. Learn more or buy tickets here.
📍Changi Airport Terminal 2, Singapore
Other things to do this June 2024 in Singapore:
24. Go on the world’s first night safari
Did you know Singapore is home to the world’s first nocturnal zoo? Night Safari is an excellent place to witness creatures of the nights roam free, from bull elephants to lions feeding, and more…guests will have a wonderful time on a night safari tram ride through the park. Get tickets. In fact, it’s one of the best things to do at night in Singapore.
📍80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826
25. Rent a yacht for a BBQ party
Why not gather your friends or a date to a rent a 4-hour yacht charter, featuring a delicious BBQ, karaoke, and water activities like SUP. The tickets cater up to 10 guests and sail to tranquil beaches around Lazarus Island and Singapore. Buy tickets.
📍 2 Keppel Bay Vista, Singapore
26. Be mesmerised by a colourful light show
Wings of Time is a hugely popular colourful night show in Sentosa. It features a majestic soundtrack, fireworks and 3D effects used to light up the night sky against the backdrop of the ocean at Siloso Beach. Read all about the experience. Otherwise, buy tickets here.
📍50 Beach View, Singapore 09860
27. Hop on Singapore Cable Car
Experience Singapore the most scenic way with a cable car ride at Mount Faber or Sentosa. Perched 100 metres above sea level, it will be unforgettable. Plus, one of the most unique dining experiences is also on offer, high in the sky, on Singapore Cable Car. What are you waiting for? Grab tickets here. Certainly, one of the best tourist attractions in Singapore.
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28. 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 the occasion.
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29. Spend the day in Sentosa
One of the best things to do this June is spend the day on Sentosa Island. It’s the perfect escape for all the family. See all the wonderful things to do in Sentosa here. Otherwise, grab Sentosa attractions tickets via Fever.
📍Sentosa Island, Singapore
30. Go for a rooftop drink
Indulge in your guiltiest pleasures against the backdrop of the stunning Singapore skyline this weekend at one of the best rooftops. Why not sip a cocktail at one of the best rooftop bars in Singapore. The choice is yours!
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31. 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.
32. Escape to Desaru Coast
Desaru Coast in Johor is a Malaysian fishing village known for majestic sandy beaches, luxurious hotels and turquoise waters. Luckily, holidaymakers can take a new 90 minute ferry ride from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal – so it’s no wonder Singaporeans are loving this vacation destination. See our guide for the best things to do there some weekend in June.
📍Desaru Coast, Malaysia
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