The Lion City comes to life this September 2024 with a range of exciting events. It looks like we’ll be graced with a mix of sunny and rainy days, but that won’t stop the endless stream of fun. From famous people around the globe strutting into town for the F1 Night Races, to soulful musicals, iconic festivals, and other celebratory events…we’ve found 32 of the best things to do this September 2024 in Singapore.
1. Hop aboard the Royal Albatross for a sunset dinner
Royal Albatross and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have teamed up to offer culinary creations by three of Singapore’s top chefs for the new Gastronomic Sunset Sail Experience from September 2. These include Michelin-starred Chef Lee Boon Seng, Chef Petrina Loh, and Executive Chef Edward Chong. It’s the perfect fine dining experience about Asia’s only luxury shop. Book via Tall Ship.
📍8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
2. Step into a whimsical world of bubbles
The world-famous Bubble Planet will make its Asia Pacific debut in Singapore on August 31. The immersive experience features a bubble-themed exhibition, with 11 unique zones, boasting a bubble bath ball pit, virtual reality rooms, an underwater LED room, optical illusions, and other entertainment. The ig-worthy multisensory adventure is not to be missed during its opening month at Singapore Expo. Learn more about the experience. Otherwise, buy tickets here.
📍Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
3. Explore Singapore’s art scene after dark
Until September 7, Singapore Night Festival 2024 takes over the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct for its 15th edition. This year’s festival offers more than 50 exciting experiences including vibrant light installations, themed exhibits like the Wonder World Carnival, jazz performances, and plenty of food and retail experiences across four Festival Villages. Wonderfully, general admission is free. Learn more.
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4. See a free movie at the beach
Movies By The Beach returns to Sentosa until September 1. The FREE outdoor movie series will show its last movie of the 2024 series on September 1. It’s the perfect place to picnic under the stars with children, near the beach, and enjoy a top Hollywood blockbuster.
📍Palawan Green, Sentosa
5. Get in on the action at F1 Races
Singapore Grand Prix events kick off on September 13, with the F1 night races happening from September 20 to22, at Marina Bay Circuit. The iconic motor racing Formula 1 event will attract travellers worldwide for a set of thrilling races, entertainment, and fun activities. There’s plenty of things happening around the island from September 13. Find out the best things to do in our guide.
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6. Go to the first-ever Groovedriver Festival
Speaking of the F1 races, the inaugural Groovedriver Festival kicks off at Singapore Sports Hub from September 13. Presented by 8-Bear Collective, there will be a range of exciting ticketed and non-ticket events, as well F&B stands, a pop-up beach hangout, thrilling live music shows, and DJ sessions. It finishes on September 22. Find out more on Singapore Sports Hub.
📍Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore
7. See the hit Miss Saigon musical
After 23 years, hit musical Miss Saigon returns to Singapore until September 29. The award-winning musical will be performed at Sands theatre from August 2024. It tells the story of young Vietnamese woman Kim who was orphaned during the Vietnam War. She falls in love with an American G.I named Chris leading to a heart-wrenching journey of separation and sacrifice. Get tickets.
📍Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
8. Wander the most famous LEGO exhibition worldwide
Another iconic exhibition, this time by globally renowned LEGO® artist Nathan Sawaya, opens at Singapore Expo on August 31. The thrilling family-friendly exhibition features more than 150 sculptures crafted from more than one million LEGO bricks. Art of the Brick boasts reimagined versions of iconic artworks like Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, 20-foot-tall T Rex, and much more. Get the full details. Alternatively, buy tickets here to be the first to explore the exhibition in Singapore.
📍1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
9. Eat your way around Singapore’s largest food truck fest
Savour Park is the largest outdoor lifestyle and pet-friendly food truck festival taking place across two weekends in September. The festival will be held at Palawan Green in Sentosa from September 13 to 15 and September 20 to 22. Visitors can enjoy delicious food, from charcoal burgers to juicy corndogs, and more, alongside a range of activities like free cinema, car shows, and live music. Wonderfully, it’s totally FREE. Learn more.
📍Palawan Green, Sentosa Island, Singapore
10. Get ready for Halloween at Resorts World Sentosa
Halloween returns to Resorts World Sentosa from September 13 to November 3. There will be a range of family-friendly Halloween activities throughout the park. From trick-or-treats at Universal Studios, to a spooky Sesame Street, Halloween themed food, meet-and-greets with illuminated Minion Monsters, Kevin Dracula, Margo the Witch, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Plus, there’s plenty of adrenaline-fueled rides and attractions to keep you entertained in the theme park. Get tickets.
📍8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
11. Get a taste of Bavarian culture
Oktoberfest brings the best of Bavarian culture to Singapore from mid September to early October. Expect traditional music, German food, and plenty of beer at this lively festival. Dates vary depending on venue. But the Swiss Club is hosting its own event from September 11 to 14 that will take you on a journey to Europe. Get tickets.
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12. Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival 2024
This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival is happening on September 17. But you can expect a range of activities to take place from the start of month in honour of the festival. From unique mooncakes to lanterns and light ups at Gardens By The Bay, cultural performances across the island and in Chinatown, and more…there’s plenty to see. Here’s the best light-ups to explore. Definitely, one of the best things to do this September 2024 in Singapore.
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13. Be enchanted 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. Here are our favourite Candlelight concerts taking place in the city during September. Get the list.
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14. Pose with Donald Duck and friends
Celebrate Donald Duck’s 90th anniversary at ViVoCity’s spectacular Donald Duck themed beach party. Until September 22, Sky Park has been transformed into a vibrant destination with a couple of illuminated displays of Donald Duck and his friends. Definitely, you’ll capture some instagrammable moments. It’s the perfect place to take the kids for free over the school holidays in Singapore.
📍1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585
15. Be the first to learn about everyday life at a new exhibition
Until July 2025, Singapore Art Museum (SAM) welcomes an interesting new gallery exhibition about Everyday Practices. The free-to-enter exhibition features 21 artworks from 19 artists and one artist collective from across 10 Asian countries, whose practices span different generations and media. The showcase dives deep into themes of everyday life, examining repetitive natures of daily activities, and offering insight behind these.
📍39 Keppel Rd, #03-07 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore
16. Escape to Desaru Coast for a unique festival
A groovy family-friendly festival will be held in Desaru Coast, just 90 minutes from Singapore, from September 13 to 15. The Ombak Festival celebrates the coastal lifestyle blending art, food, music, and fun – making it an exciting weekend getaway this September 2024. Lineup highlights include Grammy-winner Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Grace Jones, Joe Flizzow, to name a few. Find out what to expect here.
📍Desaru Coast, Malaysia
17. Immerse yourself in a polo carnival
On September 15, the second edition of the Outreach Polo Tournament & Carnival takes place at Singapore Polo Club (SPC). Visitors can take part in a range of activities from 10am to 6pm. Think the likes of polo tournaments for children, adults, and those with disabilities, as well as majestic pony rides, tram rides, gaming booths, and food and lifestyle bazaars, to name a few. Wonderfully, the event is free entry to the public.
📍Singapore Polo Club, 80 Mount Pleasant Road, Singapore 298334
18. Groove at a silent disco in the sky
Pelago is hosting another Silent Disco Party on September 14 atop Marina Bay Sands. Be entertained by three different styles of music, through a customised headset, as you dance around the rooftop of MBS from 10pm until 2am. Definitely, an unmissable experience for party lovers! Grab tickets from $27 on Pelago.
📍Marina Bay Sands, SkyPark Observation Deck, Singapore
19. Be captivated at the global premiere of illumi
The world’s largest illumination event makes it debut in Singapore on September 13. illumi combines light, sound, and multimedia installations to create nine larger-than-life unique worlds to explore at Bayfront Event Space. Be enchanted by 20 million LED lights, the world’s tallest Tree of Lights, and more at this iconic event. Learn more about illumi.
📍Bayfront Event Space, Singapore
20. Enjoy Hungry Ghost Festival offerings
Until September 3, the Hungry Ghost Festival features vibrant ritual performances, cheap dining offers, Chinese culture experiences in Chinatown, and more to honour your deceased ancestors who are believed to be roaming the earth during the seventh month of the lunar calendar.
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21. See Singapore’s largest flower carpet
Be captivated by Singapore’s largest flower carpet at Gardens By The Bay from September 4 to 15. The second edition of the masterpiece is a stunning display of thousands of potted plants and colourful flowers, spanning 34.2 metres in diameter, which is almost the size of a huge airplane. Learn more.
📍Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
22. Get spooked at Halloween Horror Nights 12
Evil returns to Universal Studios for Halloween Horror Nights, from September 27 to November 2, with a host of new attractions including a unique new collaboration with Netflix’s Sweet Home and designer Team Wang. Halloween Horror Nights 12 will feature the world’s first horror attractions inspired by the hit Netflix series and Under The Castle Haunted house with Pumpkie and Spookie with a dark twist as part of four haunted houses. Meanwhile, there will be plenty of spine-chilling installations to run through including three scare zones, live shows, and a spooky speakeasy. Learn more.
📍Universal Studios Singapore, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
23. Enjoy a Wild Day Out
Mandai Wildlife Reserve is inviting people of all ages for a Wild Day Out on the lawn with dog-friendly activities, workshops, a scavenger hunt, free playgrounds, and more fun on September 7 and 8. The event is on from 1pm to 6pm.
📍Mandai Wildlife WEST (outside Bird Paradise)
24. Kick back at a cool 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. Definitely, one of the best things to do this September for music lovers. Find out what’s on here.
📍32 Beach Rd, Singapore 189764
25. Entertain the kids during the school holidays
Lucky for you, we’ve curated a large list of activities to keep kids calm and your mind stress free over the school holidays for all budgets. Discover the best things to do with kids from our list.
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26. Run across an interactive light rink
TeamLab’s Digital Light Canvas attraction at Marina Bay Sands features a 15-metre circular light rink under a 14-metre-tall light sculpture. The installation allows visitors to interact with digital artworks that change to real time based on movements. From 3D digital fireworks to flocks of birds zooming around…it’s a captivating experience for all ages. Get tickets.
📍2 Bayfront Avenue, B2-50, Singapore 018972
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27. Marvel at a new exhibition
There’s a host of exciting exhibitions to marvel at in Singapore this season. For instance, you can step into a world of nostalgia at a cool new and free-to-enter toy exhibition at National Museum. Otherwise, discover the best exhibitions to visit in Singapore this season.
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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. Go for a rooftop drink
Indulge in a cheeky cocktail 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!
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30. 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.
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31. 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.
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32. Spend the day on Sentosa Island
Why not spend a day on Sentosa Island tackling all its thrilling attractions before relaxing on the serene beaches? The prime leisure resort offers exciting activities from Asia’s first gamified indoor karting experience to underwater wonders at S.E.A and adrenaline-pumping theme park rides at Universal Studios, to name a few. Get our Sentosa Island guide here.
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