Welcome the Year of the Horse with a host of exciting activities across Singapore now until early March 2026. Chinese New Year 2026 will be begin on February 17, 2026 with many city-wide countdowns on February 16 before midnight. Therefore, you can expect a range of exhibitions, illuminating light-ups, iconic festivals, food fairs, and plenty more entertainment. Here’s 19 of the best things to do for Chinese New Year in Singapore.
Best Chinese New Year 2026 events in Singapore
1. Get a delicious, wholesome Chinese New Year feast from Grain delivered to your door
Bring the family together for Chinese New Year, with this indulgent and comforting feast from Grain. For CNY 2026, they’ve collaborated with celebrated Teochew chef, Eric Low, to create feasts for as few as four people, or buffets for 30 guests or more. Dive into Ginseng Braised Whole Chicken, XO Chai Po Bee Tai Mak, and Rolled Oats Lobster and Prawn, a playful take on cereal prawn that riffs on the Singaporean classic by adding rock lobster and toasted rolled oats for a satisfying crunch.
Your family and friends will also love Grain’s cheeky fortune cookies, which are filled with witty predictions of the future. Meanwhile, their Lo Hei Like a Pro Deck brings the group together, turning Yu Sheng into a collab as everyone gets a chance to add an ingredient and read the auspicious phrase. This is the kind of food that creates connections and memories, as you and your loved ones share laughter and hearty dishes this new year. Find the full range of Grain’s Chinese New Year offerings here.
2. Gift a special someone tickets to ARAMCO LIV Golf Singapore
We’re feeling totally festive with Valentine’s Day 2026 and Chinese New Year falling at the same time. So why not gift someone special or yourself tickets to ARAMCO LIV Golf Singapore from March 12 to 15? Visitors get up-close to 57 of the world’s top players on the award-winning golf course in Sentosa, as well as access to a fan village, family-friendly entertainment, and much more. Get tickets below!
3. Attend a free festival at Gardens By The Bay
River Hongbao was founded in 1986, so in 2026, the annual free-to-enter Chinese New Year holiday tradition in Singapore will celebrate 40 years of revelry. It’s one of the largest CNY celebrations in town, with larger-than-life lanterns taking over Gardens By The Bay from February 15 to 24, 2026. Certainly, one of the best things to do for Chinese New Year in Singapore.
📍Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
4. Be wowed by the world’s most famous circus show
A new attraction, Cirque du Soleil: Kooza, just landed at Singapore’s Bayfront Event Space and it’s a brilliant pick for entertainment over Chinese New Year holidays. It combines high-energy acrobatics like the Wheel of Death and High Wire with classic clowning, and live music in a fully immersive setting at Marina Bay. There’s shows running from February 6 to March 29 so it’s flexible. Buy tickets below!
5. Get festive in Chinatown
Immerse yourself in a range of epic festive activities at the Chinatown New Year Celebrations 2026. Admire gorgeous nightly light-ups and street sculptures until March 18 along Kreata Ayer, South Bridge Road, New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street and Upper Cross Street. Plus, tuck into delicious cheap meals from more than 280 hawker stalls and shop for festive goodies at the People’s Park Complex CNY Market running until February 16, 2026. Meanwhile, there’ll be a Chinatown CNY Countdown Party on the night of February 16 at Kreta Ayer Square.
📍Chinatown, Singapore
6. Parade amongst life-sized lanterns at Spring Blossoms
This year, Gardens by the Bay invites you to ‘Gallop into Prosperity’ for the Year of the Horse, in collaboration with Shanghai Gardens Group for Spring Blossoms. The display will see eight life-sized horse lanterns, handcrafted by Chinese artisans, appear in the Flower Dome amongst the ‘Four Gentlemen’ of Chinese philosophy: orchids, bamboo, chrysanthemums, and plum blossoms. It runs from now until March 1, and is included in the admission price for the Flower Dome.
📍18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
7. Pose at CNY installations at the airport
Jewel Changi Airport is celebrating Chinese New Year with instagrammable installations like mythical horses at a floral arch, and light and music shows, as well as a festive market at Cloud9 Piazza (Feb 5 to 12), and dramatic lion dances on the HSBC Rain Vortex Bridge from February 16 to 18, to name a few activities. Wonderfully, this CNY event in Singapore is totally free.
📍78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666
8. Have an epic family day out at Dopamine Land
Why not use the Chinese New Year holidays to play at a new family-friendly attraction? Dopamine Land is a multisensory playground popped up at Resorts World Sentosa for all ages. Children and adults can hop between nine vibrant themed rooms, from ball pits to pillow fight zones, and more. Certainly, a way to keep children entertained on a rainy day! Get tickets below!
9. Wander a vibrant festive fair
There are a number of CNY festive fairs happening across Singapore, including the popular Takashimaya Lunar New Year Fair, which runs from now until February 15, 2026. Head to Basement Two of Takashimaya Square, where you can find a range of festive snacks, baked goods, gift sets, exclusive collections, and more. Prices range from $3 to $400 so the fair caters to different budgets.
📍Takashimaya Square, B2, Singapore
10. Blossom into 2026 at Chingay Parade
The Chingay Parade 2026 takes place on February 27 and February 28 with a new theme of ‘Wish’, which celebrates the power of imagination. Watch the colourful parade floats, enjoy diverse talent from over 4,000 performers, and explore artworks as this vibrant affair bursts into life. Tickets begin at $20.
📍F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Blvd, Singapore 038975
11. Be captivated by ION Orchard’s lion dance & roving Gold of Fortune
One of this year’s top CNY events is ION Orchard’s new lion dance and roving God Of Fortune tradition. It offers free outdoor lion dance shows at Level 1, complete with thunderous drums and acrobatic choreography that turn Orchard Road into a festive stage. Plus, there’s a roving God of Fortune inside the mall handing out blessings and photo ops. The lion dances run on selected dates from February to March 1 at 3.08pm. Meanwhile, the mascot appears on February 17, 18 and 21 only, from 2.15pm to 3.15pm.
📍ION Orchard, Singapore
12. Feel like your favourite K-POP artist
Why not take a break from the usual CNY lanterns and lion dances and check out this new unique activity in Singapore? Next Idol: An Immersive Music Experience invites guests into the world of K-pop with a giant 6-metre interactive wall, iconic soundscapes, reactive light and projection rooms, AI-powered digital walls to draw on, and more. Wonderfully, it’s suitable for children aged 4 and up so it’s a perfect family activity this weekend. Get tickets below!
13. Be entertained at Huayi – Chinese Festival of the Arts
Huayi – Chinese Festival of the Arts 2026 is on from February 27 until March 8 in Singapore. Presented by Esplanade, it will feature wonderful programmes from music performances to masterclasses, culture experiences, and more offering the perfect place for families and loved ones to gather – no matter your age. This prime festival showcases the works of the most outstanding Chinese artists – such as music from Mandopop due The Freshman, who celebrate 15 years of music and performing this year – as well as unique voices, and Singapore artists. Most events are free to attend, and you can see more here.
📍1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981
14. See CNY POP MART installations at RWS
Resorts World Sentosa is currently hosting a POP MART Chinese New Year event until March 15. Named The Golden Gallop Series, the entire resort has been turned into a whimsical playground with life-sized installations of 12 popular POP MART characters including Labubu, Baby Molly, Pucky, and more dressed in zodiac-inspired, horse-themed outfits. Learn more.
📍8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
15. Embark on a thrilling journey through the Wizarding World
If you’re a Harry Potter fan, why not make the most of a day off during CNY and check out Harry Potter: Visions of Magic? Located at Resorts World Sentosa, guests can wander at their own pace through 10 photo-worthy spaces such as The Chamber of Secrets and The Trap Door. Meanwhile, guests use interactive wands to trigger spells and hidden effects along the way. Definitely, a unique attraction to spend time at with friends and family over Chinese New Year 2026. Get tickets below!
16. Dine at a Chinese restaurant
Usher in the New Year with a trip to one of the best Chinese restaurants in Singapore. Whether it’s date night or a meal with your friends… we’ve located the best Chinese eats for a tradition feast in Singapore. Select a restaurant from our list.
17. See a massive 20-lion dance show
Mark your calendar for February 28 as VivoCity will host an extraordinary 20-lion dance performance by award-winning Pho Leng Lion Dance Troupe. Taking place at Level 1 Outdoor Plaza, the mall’s new Lunar New Year event sees a huge showcase of 20 Southern lions symbolising unity, prosperity, and an auspicious start to the year. A smaller lion dance showcase takes place on Feb 25 at 3pm, but the larger one is at 4pm on Feb 28. Plus, families can pose at a larger-than-life Eight Treasure Tray installation at the Outdoor Plaza until March 3.
📍1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585
18. Enjoy festive fun at Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Mandai Wildlife Reserve is celebrating Chinese New Year 2026 with festive decorations across its five parks until March 3. From horse calligraphy topiaries to wildlife education, themed animal presentations, themed workshops, lion dances, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Certainly, a must-visit Chinese New Year event.
📍80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826
19. Let the little ones play on an interactive LED floor
Need more child-friendly activities? Marina Bay Sands offers Digital Light Canvas which is a lovely thing to do with toddlers over Chinese New Year. The indoor activity is perfect for little ones to run safety, chase koi fish, or try to draw flowers across a response LED floor. Meanwhile, adults can enjoy the iconic light sculpture overhead and turn simple play into fun moments. Get tickets below!
