Christmas season is here and all we want to do is spread festive cheer and make our magical Christmas plans. From enchanting Christmas markets, to cool pop-ups like Changi Festive Village, and other celebratory events…everyone, regardless of religious beliefs, deserve to have some fun this festive season. Here’s 29 ways to celebrate Christmas 2023 in Singapore.
1. Be merry at Christmas Wonderland
The 10th edition of Singapore’s biggest yuletide fair, Christmas Wonderland, features a supersized fairground with a sensational array of light displays, new carnival games, festive activities, and even SNOW for the whole month from December 1 to January 1, 2024. There are three fun zones including SuperTree Grove, Frosty’s Fairground at The Meadow, and Gingerbread Grove boasting beautiful light displays, a new 20-metre-long pirate ship, a sugar-themed space, and much more. Get the full details.
📍 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
2. Spread festive cheer at Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa is the perfect place to take children this season. For 2023, Superstar Christmas offers music concerts featuring K-pop and DJs like Hello Kitty, candlelight concerts, enchanting light displays like a 10m tall Christmas Tree of Wonders, art installations, snowfall, delicious dining offers, and more from December 1. Additionally, there’ll be a first-ever 555 Thai Music Festival, as well as a wild and wet raves at Adventure Cove Waterpark from December 16 to December 31.
📍 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
3. Indulge at the first Mr. Bucket’s Christmas Village
Until December 31, Mr. Bucket’s Chocolaterie Christmas Village offers activities like a Festive Creation Station where you can make chocolate Christmas trees, eat limited-edition bakery goodies, and much more activities for all ages. Learn more.
📍13 Dempsey Rd, #01-03/04, Singapore 249674
4. Wander around a Smurfs-themed Sentosa Cove
Until December 31, Quayside Isle has transformed into an enchanting wonderland with light installations illuminating the marina from 7pm to 10pm daily. Be hypnotised by the Smurfs-themed Christmas decorations, tree at Fountain Plaza, festive walkaways along the waterfront, meet-and-greet sessions with Smurfs, live music, and much more. City Hall is also hosting the same event.
📍 Quayside Isle @ Sentosa Cove, Singapore
5. Celebrate Christmas under the sea in Singapore
S.E.A Aquarium returns with Christmas Oddysea featuring a collaboration with neurodiverse multidisciplinary collective Superhero Me until January 7. Five local artists have created beautiful installations reimagining a Christmas home with marine animals within the aquarium. Plus, there will be exciting Christmas activities every Thursday from November 30 to December 21 like Minmed Cycle Pop-up.
📍 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
6. Get excited at Changi Festive Village 2023
Step into a realm of candy to celebrate Christmas from now until January 1 at Changi Festive Village. Visitors can explore a whimsical world of candy through a variety of interactive zones including Candy Wonderland, a Candy Carnival, an all-new Candy Snow House that will transport you to Lapland to make sweet memories this season. Plus, some candyland attractions will be extended until March 31, 2024. Learn more.
📍 78 Airport Blvd, Singapore 819666
7. Stroll through festive blooms
Poinsettia Wishes – A Nordic Christmas Adventure is on at Gardens By The Bay until January 1. Situated in Flower Dome, it’s one of the best things to do this Christmas with more than 20 varieties of poinsettias to wander. Plus, you’ll spot Vikings in the form of cuddly Nordic elves, adorable miniature warriors, displays like a dreamy fishing village and enchanting Christmas trees, and more. Get tickets on Gardens By The Bay.
📍Flower Dome, Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
8. 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. Some of our favourite markets include TANGS pop-up on until Christmas and eco-friendly Workshop Wonderland on November 10 and 11. Discover the best Christmas markets in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
9. Hop on a festive cable car
Mount Faber Leisure Group is celebrating the Mount Faber Line’s 50th anniversary with dreamy Pokémon adventures in Sentosa until April 30. Wonderfully, the cable cars have been decked out in festive-themed Pikachu and friends for the year-end holiday season. Whether it’s for sunset or night time, you can take in the beautiful views in a Christmas-themed Poké Ball cabin in the sky. Learn more about the Pokémon cable cars.
📍Sentosa Island, Singapore
10. Go wild at Universal Studios
Universal Studios Singapore is returning with A Universal Christmas alongside all the festive fun at Resorts World Sentosa. From December 2 to January 1, expect iconic live shows, meet-and-greets with popular characters like Minions and DreamWorks Trolls, snowfall sessions, alongside thrilling rides, games, and other park activities. Get tickets.
📍 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
11. Venture along Christmas On A Great Street
The 40th edition of Christmas On A Great Street, along Orchard Road, returned on November 16. This year it’s expected to be much larger and merrier than previous years with three epic Christmas Villages, the first-ever Christmas Eve Street Party, beautiful light-ups, and much more. Learn more about Christmas 2023 along Orchard Road.
📍 Orchard Road, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore
12. Zoom down ice slides at Ice Magic
Curated by Apollo Entertainment Media and Trident Consultancy, Ice Magic: Winter Wonderland is Singapore’s largest indoor winter pop-up experience at Bayfront Event Space from December 9 to January 21, 2024. The touring winter playground spans a whopping 3,000 square metres and promises to be even more enchanting than last year. From snowy activities, to ice slides, interactive snow games, and more….it will bring the ultimate festive cheer. Learn more about Ice Magic.
Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018970
13. Dive into festive activities with the kids
A number of annual Christmas events for children return this season. For example, the annual Jumptopia Playful Wonders returns to Sands Convention Centre for children until January 7, 2024. This year’s edition is divided into two zones – Wonders World and Playful Hangout – one ticket area and one free-to-enter zone. Expect 10 one-of-a-kind bouncy castles, go-karting, food, art activities, and more. Meanwhile, VivoCity Outside Plaza will host the Kiztopia – featuring the first-ever water activity inflatable castle – until January 1, 2024. More to follow.
📍Various Locations
14. See the first Jo Malone Christmas Tree
Raffles City has unveiled the first Jo Malone London Christmas Tree and it’s absolutely stunning. The epic collaboration brings shoppers festive cheer with a beautiful Christmas Tree decked out with gingerbread men, whimsical carousel, oversized candies, candy canes, and atop a Jo Malone London gift box.
📍Raffles City, Singapore
15. Play inside a winter wonderland
If you’ve never been to Singapore’s first indoor snow centre, it’s the perfect place to get in the mood for Christmas. Snow City is a unique activity featuring an icy bumper car arena, a ice gallery hotel, winter shooting paintball, ice shooting, and plenty more to get your adrenaline rushing and entertain the kids on a family day out. Definitely, one of the best things to do with kids this weekend. Get tickets via Fever.
📍21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore 609433
16. Explore beautiful light displays
Explore a range of stunning Christmas light displays and pop-ups across Singapore. For 2023, you can expect larger-than-life Christmas trees at places like Tanglin Mall, street snow sessions, Disney-themed displays, festive lighting at the airport, and much more. Discover the best ones from our list.
📍Various Locations
17. Hit the ice
Head Ice Skating at The Rink for an exciting adventure on ice. It’s the perfect date idea, and to break away from the heat of Singapore and pretend you’re experiencing winter in Europe.
📍 2 Jurong East Central 1, #03-11 JCube, Singapore 609731
18. Enjoy an Italian Christmas in Singapore
On December 15, Christmas In Italy lands at Victoria Concert Hall as part of Red Dot Baroque’s Christmas Concert Series. Be mesmerised by soothing melodies of popular Baroque Christmas classics such as the famous Vivaldi’s Il Gardellino Flute Concerto. Get tickets from $19 on Eventbrite.
📍11 Empress Pl, #01-02, Singapore 179558
19. Jam out at Christmas music festival
Sentosa Island is hosting its first island wide Christmas festival this season. On December 2, 9, 16, and 20 to 25, visitors can expect dozens of free festive events, outdoor performances, thrilling family-friendly activities, outdoor cinemas, and much more. Plus, there will be a Countdown Party to ring in 2024 on December 31. More details will be announced via Sentosa.
📍Sentosa Island, Singapore
20. Indulge on a festive meal underwater
Normally, South Asia’s only underwater dining restaurant adds a little magic with Christmas decorations during the holiday season. Dine feet away from thousands of fish, including sharks and manta rays, to name a few. Indeed, one of the most romantic restaurants in Singapore.
📍 S.E.A Aquarium, Marine Life Park, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore 098269
21. Admire the Ritz-Carlton Staircase
Instagram enthusiasts will want their photo taken at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia’s seasonal decorations. Normally, every December they create the most enchanting staircase.
📍 Marina Bay 7, Raffles Ave, Singapore 039799
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 Victoria Theatre was light up by flickering lights and a selection of Christmas favourites were played by performers. For 2023, expect Home Alone beats, The Nutcracker, and other candlelight Christmas tributes. Keep an eye on the Fever page for shows. Otherwise, here’s what we know is already on the calendar:
🕯 Candlelight x Sofitel: Christmas Special Love Actually, Home Alone & more (December 8)
🕯 Candlelight: Holiday Classics on Piano (December 15)
🕯 Candlelight: Holiday Special ft. “The Nutcracker” & More (December 16)
🕯 Candlelight Christmas: Love Actually, Home Alone & More (December 22)
📍 Various Locations
23. Capitol x CHIJMES Christmas
CHIJMES and Capitol Singapore are back to bring authentic Christmas experiences until December 25. Expect from All That Glitter more than 50 festive European-style Christmas market and Kempinski Singing Tree at Outdoor Plaza, a Christmas Countdown Party on December 24, daily snowfall from 7pm to 10pm at both locations, projection mapping ay CHIJMES, a cosy movie under the stars, an Elf hunt, and so much more.
📍 Various Locations
24. 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
25. Celebrate New Years Eve
On December 31, there will be an array of exciting events happening, day and night, to ring in the new year of 2024. 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 2023 in Singapore.
📍 Various Locations
26. Pinkmas at The Museum Of Ice Cream
The world-famous Museum Of Ice Cream returns with its iconic Christmas event to bring holiday cheer to Singaporeans. Enjoy a pink museum experience, based on ice cream, spanning 14 installations with an aim to reimagine how we think about ice cream. Plus, it exhibits the only sprinkle pool in Asia and the largest one ever created. The event is on until January 15. Learn more about MOIC.
📍 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey, Singapore 248837
27. Fall into Disney movies
Why not take the family to this lovely Disney exhibition? It made its Southeast Asia debut at The Sands Theatre inside Marina Bay Sands. The venue transformed into a captivating world of Disney magic, where visitors embark on a magical once-in-a-lifetime journey through Disney’s best animated movies. Presented by Base Entertainment Asia in partnership with Disney Animation Studios, visitors can become part of the story and discover a whole new world of Disney animation unlike anything you have ever imagined until December 31. Learn more.
📍The Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Other things to do this Christmas 2023:
28. 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.
Particularly, Pullman Singapore Hill Street is offering all-you-can-eat festive buffet brunches combining signatures from NYC Deli-inspired Madison’s and Japanese staples from MOGA. On Christmas Day, the brunch will be Home Alone themed while New Year’s Day offers the perfect hangover cure with a detox juice station.
29. 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 2023 in Singapore.
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. Have a Christmas movie marathon
Put yourself in a festive mood by watching all your favourite Christmas movies in Singapore.