Looking for what to do in Singapore this November? The Lion City comes alive this November 2025 with a range of exciting events in the lead up to Christmas. From dozens of new festivals, to quirky new exhibitions, big concerts, children’s events over school holidays, and so much more to enjoy…we’ve found 21 of the best things to do this November 2025 in Singapore.
1. Wander Sentosa Festive Market
Sentosa Festive Market returns for a vibrant weekend at Palawan Beach Walk on November 1 and 2. This eco-conscious market, themed around Nature, features curated local vendors, live DJ music, family-friendly workshops, and interactive activities celebrating sustainability, creativity, and the outdoors. Plus, there’ll be workshops, readings, talks, food trucks, and more from 4pm to 9pm.
📍Palawan Beach Walk, Sentosa Island
2. Take your pets to a new lifestyle pet festival
PetExpo Fiesta 2025 is the newest lifestyle spin-off festival by PetExpo. Running from November 14 to 16, it offers a community-focused pet fair within an autumn-inspired hall. It features Singapore’s first-ever pet buffet, a ball pit zone for dogs, a cat play box, an obstacle course to test dogs skills, carnival games for families, and much more. Get the full details. Definitely, one of the best things to do this November 2025 in Singapore.
📍Singapore EXPO Hall 7, Singapore
3. Go to the Wicked premiere
On November 13, the highly-anticipated Wicked: For Good Premiere takes place at Universal Studios Singapore. The Asia-Pacific stop on the global promotional tour will feature cast including Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, and more on a glitzy carpet for movie premiere magic. Wonderfully, fans can purchase special event tickets. Plus, Resorts World Sentosa will be decked out in Wicked installations for the month. Learn more.
📍8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
4. Be inspired at Singapore Writers Festival 2025
Singapore Writers Festival 2025, runs from November 7 to 16, presenting more than 200 programmes and 300 local and international speakers at venues such as The Arts House and Asian Civilisations Museum. Bold thinkers and storytellers come together for special panels, workshops, readings, and more to celebrate Singapore’s literary past and future. Definitely, one of the best things to do this November 2025 in Singapore.
5. Step into Alice In Wonderland with a twist
Alice: Into The New World at Parkview Square is a spectacular immersive art exhibition in Singapore running all month. Inspired by Alice In Wonderland, the exhibition features stunning media art across five enormous screens with interactive projections, mirrored illusions, oversized chess sets, and original music composed by a top K-pop producer. Certainly, one of the best November 2025 events in Singapore. Learn more. Otherwise, buy tickets.
📍Parkview Square, Singapore
6. See the largest French Impressionism showcase
Southeast Asia’s largest showcase of French Impressionism will be staged at National Gallery Singapore from November 12. Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts features 100 iconic artworks by celebrated artists like Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Edgar Degas, and more. Definitely, a must-see exhibition this month in Singapore.
📍Singapore 178957
7. Kick off the festive season at the Christmas Train Show 2025
The Christmas Train Show 2025 at Gardens By The Bay’s Flower Dome returns from November 23 to January 1, 2026. The space will be transformed into a festive wonderland with miniature trains from Denmark, the USA, and Singapore chugging through intricate railways set amid iconic landmarks and snowy scenes. Certainly, one of the best November 2025 events in Singapore.
8. See an award-winning musical
Dear Evan Hansen, the acclaimed Tony, Oliver, and Grammy Award-winning musical, will be staged in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands’ Sands Theatre from October 30 to November 16, 2025. It features emotionally-charged songs like Waving Through A Window and You Will Be Found, as well as exploring themes of mental health, loneliness, and the search for connection through the story of a socially anxious teen whose white lie about a classmate’s suicide spirals into profound consequences.
📍10 Bayfront Ave, B1-69/70 The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
9. Appreciate Asian cinema at SGIFF 2025
The 36th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) takes place from November 26 to December 7. This year’s festival will offer insight into the unique storytelling of more than 30 Singaporean films by local creatives and other Asian voices, alongside international works. The event takes place in multiple venues across the city. Definitely, it’s one of the best things to do this November for film lovers.
10. Catch a massive concert
Singapore will host a number of iconic upcoming concerts over the next few months. Particularly in November, Blackpink will play at National Stadium from November 28 to 30, 2025 and it’s expected to attract tens of thousands of fans for their biggest production yet. See the setlist here. Otherwise, find out the best upcoming concerts via our concert guide.
11. Go to a wonderful art fair
Affordable Art Fair returns to Singapore, from November 13 to 16, at F1 Pit Building. The venue will transform into an art lover’s paradise with vibrant colours, charisma, and creativity. From contemporary oil paintings to larger-than-life sculptures, there is artwork from more than 750 artists represented by 81 galleries worldwide including 94 local artists. The 16th edition of the fair showcases accessible artworks at an affordable price under $15,000 with some priced under $1000. Meanwhile, there will be activities to get stuck into at the event.
📍F1 Pit Building, Singapore
12. Enjoy November art events
The Singapore Biennale 2025, themed Pure Intention, opens from October 31 to March 29, 2026. Singapore will be transformed into a vibrant citywide gallery with more than 100 artworks by more than 80 artists across 28 sites. Organised by Singapore Art Museum, the eight edition invites visitors to reflect on Singapore’s layered history, daily rituals, and evolving urban identity, while engaging in modern art as a lens. There are many November art events happening in honour of it.
13. Be bewitched at a Candlelight concert
Singapore’s finest venues are lit by candlelight once again this month, and it’s the perfect excuse for a cosy date night. Find out the best Candlelight concerts taking place in the city during November.
14. Be merry at Christmas On A Great Street
The annual Christmas On A Great Street returns to Orchard Road on November 8. The 42nd edition of Orchard Road Business Association’s event features light-ups, markets, decorations, and entertainment. Expect a feast of lights, immersive projections, two bustling Christmas Villages packed with games, rides, and festive treats. Learn more about this year’s event.
📍Orchard Road, Singapore
15. Boogie at a silent disco in the sky
On November 15, Pelago’s Silent Disco returns atop SkyPark in Marina Bay Sands. Pop on your headsets, complete with LED lights, and get ready to dance to three different styles of music. From electronic tunes to rock, and more…it’s the perfect nightlife experience in the sky to finish off the month. Get tickets here.
📍Level 57, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
16. Go to a sustainable market
Temasek Shophouse is set to host GREEN-HOUSE 2025 from November 8 to 9, 2025. The sustainable festival offers more than 40 free workshops, talks, and showcases such as DYO charms, live music, and more eco-friendly experiences.
📍28 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238832
17. Explore Singapore’s history in a unique way
A new SG60 museum, launched with three containers on the National Museum’s lawn, offers a retelling of Singapore’s story through meaningful objects. The Museum of U & Me is the perfect exhibition to explore for free until December 14. From a 1970s retro Setron TV to fashionable memorabilia taken from the late Princess Diana, and other items…it’s an interesting experience. Learn more.
18. Go on a voyage to Titanic
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage is running at Fever Exhibition Hall until 2026. The Asia debut of the exhibition features a multisensory journey through the Titanic. It features dramatic room recreations, original artifacts, 360-degree projections, and a breathtaking VR dive to the actual wreck site. Learn more. Otherwise, buy tickets here.
📍25 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228220
19. Wander through a tall steel forest
An inventive new and free exhibition, Being Human: Forging Fields of Experience, invites guests to step inside a towering 6-metre steel forest presented by Sculpture 2052 at Artspace@Helutrans. Wander through towering rib-like beams and shifting silhouettes to understand what it means to be strong, vulnerable, and human in a world that’s changing faster than ever. Learn more.
📍Artspace@Helutrans, 39 Keppel Rd, #01-05 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore
20. Relax with live music 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. Learn more about Cool Cats. Definitely, one of the best things to do this November for music lovers.
📍32 Beach Rd, Singapore 189764
21. Soak up the festive fun at Christmas Wonderland 2025
Christmas Wonderland 2025 transforms Gardens By The Bay into a sparkling festive playground from November 29, 2025 to January 1, 2026. It features immersive light displays, spectacular snowfall experiences, and towering centrepieces. Plus, there’ll be a European-style Christmas market, carnival games, rides, and a feast of festive food stalls, alongside enchanting live performances, instagrammable installations, Santa appearances, and more. Learn more.
📍18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
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