Looking for the best weekend events in Singapore? From wonderful music shows, to colourful festive light-ups, new attractions, interactive art festivals for Singapore Art Week 2025, and more… you won’t be bored this weekend from January 24 to 26, 2025. Here’s our pick of the best things to do in Singapore this weekend that’ll keep the boredom at bay.
Top weekend events
1. Dance at a Bollywood silent disco
On January 25, the Bollywood Silent Disco by Silent Disco Asia will take place atop of the iconic Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck. This special party combines an immersive experience of a silent disco with the energetic rhythms of Bollywood music. Certainly, an unforgettable thing to do this weekend for music lovers in the city.
📍10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
2. Be the first to see Van Gogh Inside: Love Vincent
A new multi-sensory art exhibition, Van Gogh Inside: Love Vincent, runs from January 24 to August 2025. Located at Parkview Square in Singapore, the immersive showcase brings Vincent Can Gogh’s iconic works, like The Starry Night and Wheatfield with Crows, as well as other portraits. Visitors can interact with art through innovative displays and AI-powered experiences. Learn more. Otherwise, buy tickets.
📍Parkview Square, Singapore
3. Celebrate Singapore Art Week 2025
Until January 26, the annual celebration of visual arts features more than 130 activities across many venues in Singapore. Highlights include exhibitions at the Singapore Art Museum, live shows, interactive workshops, and markets, to name a few. One notable arts festival taking place this weekend is Aliwal Urban Arts Festival on January 25. The free one-day event features live graffiti panting, music shows, and pop-up markets at Aliwal Arts Centre. Certainly, some of the best art events this season.
4. Check out a Hennessy exhibition
Until January 26, the Crafted by Hennessy exhibition takes place at ION Art Gallery in ION Orchard. The immersive, free event celebrates the 300-year legacy of the iconic cognac brand. Visitors can see displays of rare artifacts, interactive exhibits on cognac-making, and insights into the brand’s history, and more. Guests must be above the age of 18 to attend.
📍2 Orchard Turn Singapore 238801, (ION Orchard), Singapore
5. Wander Artbox 2025
Singapore’s largest creative festival, Artbox 2025, is back for another weekend between January 24-26. Located at Singapore Expo Hall 4, this year’s edition has a new theme of Artbox Everyday and features more than 600 vendors from across Asia. From food, retail, culture, live shows, and art experiences…you’ll be spoilt for choice at this festival. Definitely, one of the best things to do this weekend in Singapore.
📍Singapore Expo Hall 4, Singapore
6. Be captivated by Light to Night Festival 2025
One of the best art events to enjoy this season in Singapore is Light to Night Festival 2025. The annual festival takes over the Civic District with a new theme of Do You See Me? focused on identity and community. Explore dozens of stunning light projections, art installations, food stalls, live performances, and more. Most events are free with some ticketed programmes. Learn more.
📍Civic District, Singapore
7. Enjoy Chinese New Year 2025 festivities
On January 29, the world will recognise Chinese New Year to welcome 2025. Here in Singapore, there are a number of CNY events happening across the city. For instance, enjoy family-friendly activities between January 17-19 at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, visit the CNY light-up in Chinatown, or wander snake-themed blossoms at Gardens By The Bay, among others. Get the full list of the best things to do for Chinese New Year 2025 in Singapore.
8. Go on the immersive exhibition with Klimt
A groundbreaking new exhibition, Gustav Klimt: Timeless Beauty, opens at Parkview Square on January 24. Hosted by GROUNDSEESAW, it offers an immersive art journey into the golden world of the Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt. This multimedia experience brings Klimt’s iconic works, like The Kiss, to life through stunning floor-to-ceiling projections and a curated classical music soundtrack. Definitely, a fun exhibition to do with kids this weekend. Get tickets. Otherwise, learn more.
📍Parkview Square, Singapore
9. Learn about Claude Monet’s life at this exhibition
An exhibition dedicated to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Claude Monet, launched in Singapore. This one-of-a-kind exhibition Monet Inside invites visitors on an immersive journey through five chapters of the artist’s life. Enjoy 360-degree projections of more than 200 Monet paintings, dazzling light displays, engaging storytelling, and more. It’s on until February 2025. Certainly, one of the best new attractions in the city. Get tickets.
📍600 North Bridge Road, Parkview Square, Singapore
10. Be captivated by Banksy’s works
The Art of Banksy: Without Limits finally debuted in Singapore. The immersive exhibition features more than 170 pieces, including original artworks, prints, sculptures, and video installations of world-famous street artist Banksy – whose real identity is yet to be discovered. From spray painting your own tees to wandering interactive spaces…it’s the ultimate experience this weekend. Get tickets.
📍25 Scotts Rd, Singapore
11. Get your wands at the ready for Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
The new attraction Harry Potter: Visions of Magic made its Asia debut in Singapore recently. Fans of all ages are invited to step into the Wizarding World at this interact art experience at Resorts World Sentosa. Explore 10 themed zones including two exclusive to Singapore – The Chamber of Secrets and The Trap Door – for some extra excitement. Our team went to the media preview this week, find out what to see here.
📍Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
12. Be enchanted by Disney topiaries
Gardens By The Bay’s welcomes a special floral showcase, Disney Garden of Wonder, until March 31, 2025. Located at Floral Fantasy, the event features eight themed topiaries that bring beloved Disney and Pixar characters to life through horticulture. Learn more about the event. Definitely, one of the best things to do this weekend in Singapore.
📍Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
13. Fall into a world of bubbles
The world-famous Bubble Planet, made its Asia Pacific debut in Singapore. Visitors can wander an immersive experience like no other in a bubble-themed exhibition with 11 unique zones. For instance, there’s a bubble bath ball pit, an underwater LED room, optical illusions, virtual reality experiences, and more. Definitely, you can’t miss it before it leaves on January 31. Get tickets here.
📍Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
14. Enjoy a new sunrise breakfast event
AIR CCCC is hosting an exclusive SUNRISE dining event in collaboration with Le Matin Patisserie started last weekend. Visitors can enjoy breakfast on the AIR front lawn and garden from 8am every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – paired with a wonderful sunrise. There’ll be fresh pastries, cheese toasties, artisanal coffee, teas, and more on the menu. In fact, this restaurant is one of the world’s greatest places for 2024.
📍25B Dempsey Rd, Singapore
15. Embark on an adventure into the cosmos
An iconic exhibition, inspired by NASA missions, opened in Singapore this month. Space Explorers: The Infinite gives visitors a unique opportunity to feel as if they are onboard the International Space Station (ISS) through immersive extended reality. The exhibition features more than 250 hours of 360-degree footage filmed in space, virtual reality experiences, interactive activities, and more. Buy tickets here.
📍15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 60908
16. Try Singapore’s newest dining spots
Singapore’s newest cafes and restaurants offer diverse culinary experiences across the city. From Italian favourites to unique Burmese cuisine, wood-fire delights, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Find a new cafe or restaurant here. Certainly, one of the best things to do this weekend for foodies in Singapore.
17. Be wowed by the world’s largest lights festival
The world’s largest light, sound, and multimedia event, made its globally debut in Singapore this month. illumi is located at Bayfront Event Ground and is due to run until February 2025. Wander a dazzling world created with more than 20 million LED lights and nine themed universes. From the Magical Forest to the Jurassic Kingdom, you’ll be wowed by illuminated installations no matter your age. Get the full details on the event. Definitely, one of the best weekend events in Singapore.
📍12A Bayfront Ave, Singapore