Christmas season is here and all we want to do is spread festive cheer and make our magical Christmas plans for 2024. From enchanting Christmas markets, to cool festive pop-ups, and other celebratory events…everyone, regardless of religious beliefs, deserve to have some fun this festive season for the full month of December. We’ve curated a list of Christmas events currently running for 2024. Here’s 35 ways to celebrate Christmas 2024 in Singapore.
Top Christmas 2024 events Singapore
1. Be enchanted by Disney Cruise Line’s first festive event
Disney Cruise Line has launched a new magical Christmas festival in collaboration with Jewel Changi Airport. Southeast Asia’s first-ever Disney Cruise themed festive event is currently happening at Jewel’s Canopy Park. Disney lovers can wander installations inspired by the Disney Adventure Cruise ship. From Mickey Mouse hiding in the Hedge Maze to fan meets with Disney and Marvel characters, photo ops, and more…you’ll be in your element. Learn more.
📍Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore
2. Admire life-size Doraemon installations
UOL Malls presents iconic life-size Doraemon installations at many locations throughout the city. The Doraemon: Pock of Wishes event offers a festive adventure filled with joy and nostalgia for fans of the epic blue robot cat. Visitors can enjoy photo opportunities with whimsical Doraemon sculptures and take part in workshops. These installations are some of the best Christmas displays in the city, alongside live shows featuring Doraemon and his friends. Malls include KINEX, United Square, and Velocity @ Novena Square. The event runs until December 29, 2024.
3. See the first-ever Christmas Train Show
The 2024 Christmas Train Show at Gardens By The Bay runs from until January 5, 2025. The first-ever festive show at Flower Dome features model trains that travel through miniature versions of iconic American landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty, to evoke a sense of holiday cheer. Meanwhile, there’ll be hands-on workshops where children can create their own wooden trains. Definitely, a magical thing to do with children this Christmas in Singapore. Learn more about it here.
📍18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore
4. Or go to Singapore’s first World Christmas Market
The inaugural World Christmas Market in Singapore takes place from December 5 to 25, 2024 at The Promontory @ Marina Bay. The sustainable event aims to create a magical Christmas experience in the heart of the city. Visitors can expect a festive atmosphere with twinkling lights, towering Christmas trees, and soothing sounds of carols. Explore dozens of stalls and shop for handcrafted Christmas goods, stroll down Candy Cane Lane, snap pictures at A Snow Globe Booth, see live festive shows, and admire Singapore’s first solar-powered Christmas Tree, to name a few things. Plus, there’ll be Christmas food booths and a dedicated children’s zone inspired by Saint Nicholas Village to entertain the children.
📍The Promontory @ Marina Bay, Singapore
5. Be merry at Christmas Wonderland
The 11th edition of Singapore’s biggest yuletide fair, Christmas Wonderland, is back until January 1, 2025. It takes over Gardens By The Bay for the full month of December. It features a supersized fairground with a sensational array of light displays, new carnival games, festive activities, and even SNOW. Get the full details.
📍18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore
6. Have a ball at a unique live show
Singapore’s largest live entertainment house, HaveFun Live Show, is transforming into a winter wonderland. From December 9, guests can immersive themselves in a magical setting with daily snowfall during live performances from top Chinese performers. The fully immersive concert experience is complete with food, drinks, and light sticks, for up to 400 guests. The event runs from 8.30pm to 3am. Definitely, a fun Christmas event for adults in Singapore.
📍Bugis+, Level 7, Singapore
7. Frolic under snowfall
One of the best things to do this Christmas in Singapore is frolic under artificial snowfall. Wonderfully, there are many venues offering a winter wonderland this Christmas season. From Marina Bay Sands to VivoCity, Tanglin Mall, and more…you can experience snowfall cost-free. Find out where to see snow in Singapore.
8. Let loose at a festive brunch
Why not book an unforgettable Christmas brunch in Singapore this December 2024? There are many venues offering festive bundles this month. From boozy brunches to lavish festive delights in restaurants like Dusit Thani Laguna and Pullman Singapore Hill Street…you’ll be spoilt for choice. One standout is rooftop restaurant LAVO hosting a a special Lavo Party Brunch: Christmas Edition on December 8. Diners can enjoy free-flow champagne and cocktails, alongside a Christmas buffet, with the likes of pasta, holiday-themed desserts, and more. Plus, there’ll be a DJ to keep the atmosphere alive from 12pm to 4pm.
9. Dive into festive fun at Universal Studios & Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa is the perfect place to take children this season. This year, the theme takes inspiration from Universal’s Wicked and offers themed music concerts, meet-and-greets- enchanting light displays like a 10m tall Christmas Tree of Wonders, art installations, snowfall, delicious dining offers, and more.
Meanwhile, as part of the Big Big World Christmas celebrations, there is a cool new inflatables installation along the beach. Discover 12 massive inflatables that light up the night sky once the sun goes down. Learn more here. Definitely, one of the best free Christmas 2024 events in Singapore.
📍8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore
10. Try ice skating & other rare winter activities in the tropics
Escape Singapore’s tropical climate and take part in some wintery activities. Enjoy ice skating in only two locations this year such as the Peppa Pig Pop-Up Rink at Marina Square, as well as other winter attractions to feel as if you’ve escaped to the North Pole. Get the list of wintery attractions and places to ice skate here.
11. Hop on a Christmas tree Ferris wheel
Experience an exciting Christmas at The Star Vista until December 25. Living The Joy of Christmas offers Singapore’s largest Moving Ferris Wheel on a Christmas Tree, London-themed festive decor, enchanting snowfall on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and magical performances by carolers. Definitely, a must-see Christmas event in Singapore.
📍1 Vista Exchange Green, Singapore
12. Go to a Christmas art pop-up
A festive market, Sojao’s Christmas Art Pop-Up, is on until December 31 on Joo Chiat Road. It offers handmade home decor created by local artists. Visitors can explore an array of artistic and sustainable designs to enhance their homes for the holiday season.
📍Joo Chiat Road, Singapore
13. Go to Asia’s first chocolate coffee Christmas carnival
Until December 31, CapitaLand Malls event A Carnival of Festive Cheer sees 17 malls transformed with chocolate and coffee-themed decorations in honour of Christmas 2024. Visitors can enjoy interactive workshops, carnival games, tasting booth, social media contests, and other immersive experiences as part of the campaign by Nestlé. Learn more.
14. Shop and eat at the best Christmas markets
Eat festive treats and fill your bags with loads of goodies at the best Christmas markets in Singapore. These markets are perfect for some early gifts or last minute gems, hampers, authentic decorations, and more. One of our favourite yearly markets include TANGS pop-up that begins this month. Discover the best Christmas markets in Singapore.
15. Take the kids to Paw Patrol LIVE
Why not treat the little ones to a pirate adventure for Paw Patrol: The Great Pirate Adventure from December 12 to 15. It takes place at Sands Theatre in Marina Bay Sands. The show features Ruder and his team of pirate pups on a mission to rescue Cap’n Turbot from mysterious cavern and find a secret pirate treasure map to help Mayor Goodway organize a Pirate Day celebration in Adventure Bay. Definitely, an exciting family outing over the festive season. Get tickets.
📍10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore
16. Stroll along Christmas On A Great Street
The 41st edition of Christmas On A Great Street, along Orchard Road, has returned until January 2025. This year it’s much larger and merrier than previous years with Christmas Villages, street parties, beautiful light-ups, and other fun events. Learn more about Christmas along Orchard Road.
📍 Orchard Road, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore
17. Stroll through Disney’s Garden of Wonder
A special floral showcase, Disney Garden of Wonder, is happening at Gardens By The Bay from December 1 to March 31, 2025. Located in Floral Fantasy, the event features eight themed topiaries that bring beloved Pixar and Disney characters to life through horticulture. Visitors can wander around to admire plant sculptures such as Ariel, Mike and Sully, Mickey Mouse, and more. Get the full details. Definitely, one of the best things to do this Christmas in December in Singapore.
📍Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
18. Be captivated by stunning Christmas lights
Explore a range of stunning Christmas light displays and pop-ups across Singapore. The city is twinkling in glorious installations such as the larger-than-life Christmas tree at Jewel, the iconic Hasbro Games Carnival at VivoCity, street snowfall sessions, Disney-themed displays, festive lighting at the airport such as the Ralph Lauren Christmas Tree, and much more. Discover the best Christmas light-ups from our list.
19. See Singapore’s first-ever pink festive lights show
The Museum of Ice Cream is bringing its Pinkmas to Orchard Road this Christmas 2024. Plaza Singapura is the location of the first-ever pink festive light show and Singapore’s first and largest ice cream-inspired igloo until December 25. Go on a journey of pink for the while month for A Sweet Christmas. Learn more.
📍Plaza Singapura, Orchard Road, Singapore
20. Play at an indoor winter playground
Singapore’s first indoor snow centre recently received a remodel and it’s the ultimate winter playground. Snow City offers icy bumper cars, winter shooting paintball, ice shooting, as well as new exciting attractions like the 3-storey Glacier Luge slide, a Snow Village where you can build snowmen and have snowball fights, and a mini ice golf, to name a few things. Certainly, one of the best Christmas activities for families in Singapore. Already, this venue is one of the most unique experiences in Singapore.
📍21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore
21. Celebrate Christmas under the sea
S.E.A Aquarium is offering another iconic Christmas event this December. A Merry Reef Adventure takes place from November 29 to January 2, 2025. The event features a festive underwater Christmas playground with a range of interactive activities and Santa Claus appearance. When you’re finished there, you could enjoy a Pokémon experience at the Adventure Cove water park. Definitely, a fun Christmas event for marine lovers.
📍 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore
22. Be enchanted at a Candlelight holiday concert
Singapore’s finest venues are lit by candlelight every month. And, the holiday season is the perfect excuse to go to one. For instance, last year venues were lit up by flickering lights and a selection of Christmas favourites such as Home Alone beats, The Nutcracker, and other candlelight Christmas tributes. Keep an eye on the Fever page for 2024 Christmas shows.
23. Have fun at Changi Festive Village
Until February 16, Changi Festive Village takes place at Changi Airport Termina 3. Visitors can explore the whmisical world of Hello Kitty & Friends with an 8-metre-tall Hello Kitty centrepiece, Sanrio zones, carnival games, meet-and-greet sessions, and more. Plus, there’s workshops, photo spots, and the airport’s first-ever water park to enjoy. Learn more about the event.
📍 78 Airport Blvd, Singapore
24. Celebrate New Years Eve 2024/2025
On December 31, there will be an array of exciting events happening, day and night, to ring in the new year of 2025 in Singapore. From Marina Bay Singapore Countdown to epic beach parties…there’s something for everyone. See our list of the best things to do for NYE 2024 in Singapore.
📍 Various Locations
25. Be enchanted at the world’s largest light festival
The world’s largest light, sound, and multimedia event made its debut in Singapore this month. illumi 2024 is a must-visit event during the Christmas season due to its captivating blend of lights and sounds using more than 20 million LED lights across nine unique worlds. From the glowing Magical Forest to sparkly penguins at the The Infinite Poles, a magical carousel under the moonlight, and more…it’s truly an unforgettable holiday experience down by Marina Bay. Learn more.
📍Bayfront Event Space, Singapore
26. Enjoy Capitol x CHIJMES Christmas offerings
CHIJMES and Capitol Singapore bring authentic Christmas experiences to Singapore every December. This year, visitors can enjoy festive magic for Christmas Rendezvous until December 25. At Capitol, you can step into a European-style Christmas market, shop for unique gifts, watch live performances, see the Kempinski Singing Tree, and much more. Meanwhile, there’s photo-worthy installations at CHIJMES, alongside project mapping, daily snowfall, and more.
📍 Various Locations
27. Cosy up for a romantic meal in a festive dome
1-Group’s The Summerhouse have done up their Garden Domes for the festive season. Why not grab someone special and cosy up for a romantic meal, surrounded by flickering lights, in a charming dome under the night sky? The vibrant atmosphere sets the scene to wine and dine under the stars. Definitely, one of the most romantic things to do this Christmas 2024 in Singapore. Book here.
📍3 Park Ln, Singapore
28. Indulge at Mr. Bucket’s Christmas Village
Mr. Bucket’s Chocolaterie Christmas Village is offering festive activities throughout December 2024. Visitors can can make chocolate Christmas trees, eat limited-edition bakery goodies, and win themselves mulled wines and chocolates, to name a few things. Learn more about the Christmas Village at the chocolate factory.
📍13 Dempsey Rd, #01-03/04, Singapore 249674
Other things to do this Christmas 2024:
29. Tuck into Christmas feasts
Expect plenty of hotels and restaurants in Singapore to offer their usual traditional Christmas feasts if you feel like having a lavish dinner outside your home.
30. Treat someone special
Spoil someone special this Christmas, whether it’s a new date, a long-tern relationship, or couples looking for some magic to spice up their romance. Luckily, we’ve created the ultimate list of the best things to do for couples this Christmas in Singapore. Find out how to have a magical romantic Christmas 2024 in Singapore.
31. Enjoy Christmas desserts
From Christmas pudding to Banoffee pie…there are so many Christmas desserts to indulge on. Check out best global Christmas desserts and where to find them in Singapore.
32. Cosy up with a hot chocolate
Warm your heart with a cup of hot chocolate – Santa’s favourite drink – which is a great way to feel like Christmas is coming. Read about the best hot chocolates in Singapore.
33. Practice winter sports at Trifecta
Make your winter Christmas dreams come through with the thrill of mountains, waves, and skating – all under one roof – at a new attraction on Orchard Road. Trifecta Singapore is an iconic multitask sports centre by adventure sports company, The Ride Side. Located next to Somerset Skate Park, Trifecta houses three action sports arenas offering unique sports experiences. Learn more.
📍Orchard Road, Singapore
34. Fall into a world of Harry Potter
Harry Potter is always something to associate with Christmas. So why not venture into a new Harry Potter exhibition in Singapore? Unleash your inner wizard and create your own adventure as you wander 10 themed wizarding world sets. Fans can interact with the sets using their wands. Learn about the event from our review.
📍Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
35. Have a Christmas movie marathon
Put yourself in a festive mood by watching all your favourite Christmas movies in Singapore.