Can you believe it’s nearly December 2025? That year flew by fast. Now it’s time to say goodbye to 2025 and welcome twelve new lovely chapters for 2026 in Singapore. The Lion City comes alive this December 2025 with a range of exciting events in the lead up to Christmas and the New Year. From thrilling film festivals and creator events, to festive fairs, cultural exhibitions, vibrant sky-high parties, and much more…you won’t be bored this month. Here’s 37 of the best things to do this December 2025 in Singapore.
What’s on in Singapore this December
1. Head to Asia’s biggest media festival
The 12th edition of Singapore Media Festival, runs from November 26 to December 7, brings together four major partner events to showcase Southeast Asia’s best pop culture, gaming, filming, and collectibles. The festival unites thousands of filmmakers, media leaders, digital creators, and fans from more than 45 countries globally. Events include SGIFF, ATF, Singapore Comic Con, and more. Definitely, a top arts event this December 2025. Find tickets.
2. Be enchanted by a Candlelight holiday concert
Be captivated by a world-famous Candlelight concert at one of Singapore’s finest venue this holiday season. For instance, Asian Civilisations Museum, Four Seasons Hotel, and CHIJMES Hall will host Candlelight: Christmas Classics on selected dates in December 2025, featuring magical tunes like Jingle Bells, Rockin Around The Christmas Tree, and Let It Snow, among others. Select a Candlelight concert to attend and book it on Fever.
3. Soak up the festive atmosphere at Christmas Wonderland 2025
The 12th edition of Christmas Wonderland in Singapore is set to be the biggest event so far. Located at Gardens By The Bay, the Christmas festival begins on November 29 and features light displays, new attractions such as Singapore’s first Christmas pyramid and a flying Santa, festive activities, and even SNOW for a full month. Find out what to expect for 2025 here.
📍18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Continue reading to see our top picks for Christmas 2025 events in Singapore.
4. See the Four Seasons’ Christmas tree light up in a special ceremony
To mark the start of a series of festive Candlelight concerts hosted at their elegant hotel, the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is hosting a special Christmas tree lighting ceremony. On December 1, the first Candlelight concert of the season will see the hotel’s Grand Staircase illuminated by a sea of candles, as talented local musicians perform your favourite Christmas classics. To end, the magnificent tree will be lit in all of its festive glory – it’s the perfect way to start the most magical month of the year!
5. Be the first to see the Beauty and the Beast musical
The highly-anticipated Disney’s Beauty and the Beast musical is set to enchant Singapore from December 11, 2025. Happening at Sands Theatre in Marina Bay Sands, it is the musical’s only stop in Asia. From dazzling costumes to iconic new sets by a Tony-nominated creative team, state-of-the-art technology, and more…this family-friendly production is a must-see this December 2025.
📍10 Bayfront Ave, B1-69/70 The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
6. Go to the region’s first Kpop Demon Hunters event
An immersive KPop Demon Hunters pop-up, is set to arrive in Singapore, on December 22 alongside events in Seoul, Bangkok, and other Asian cities. The global Netflix hit brings real-world excitement with an event running until January 11, 2026. Fans can step inside a vibrant world of HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys by immersing themselves in an exclusive merchandise drop, interactive displays, and special themed events. Learn more.
7. Embark on Harry Potter journey like no other
One of the best new attractions in Singapore is Harry Potter: Visions of Magic. Singaporeans are invited to embark on a new Harry Potter experience, created by Warner. Bros., Discover Global Themed Entertainment, and NEON. The self-guided tour offers more than 10 wizarding world settings like The Chamber of Secrets and Trap Door. Meanwhile, it’s the largest interactive Harry Potter art experience worldwide running until January 31, 2026. Read our review here. Otherwise, learn more here. Get tickets below.
8. Geek out at Comic Con 2025
Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) 2025, takes place on December 6 and 7, at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Part of Singapore Media Festival, it’s Southeast Asia’s biggest celebration of pop culture – bringing Western and Asian fandoms together for a weekend of geek thrills. Expect massive events dedicated to comics, toys, gaming, as well as major exhibitions, cosplay competitions, and more. Be sure to go in costume dressed like your favourite character!
📍Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore
9. Enjoy the thrills of the new PAC: MAN Carnival
Mark your calendar for Sentosa’s new PAC-Man Carnival which runs from December 12 to January 11, 2026. Located at Palawan Green, the event celebrates the iconic PAC-MAN arcade game’s 45th anniversary. From immersive experiences to interactive PAC-MAN mazes, themed carnival games, Challenge Arenas for families, a NYE’s countdown with fireworks, and more…it’s one of the best things to do this December 2025 in Singapore.
📍Sentosa Island, Singapore
10. Dance the weekend away a music festival
On December 6 and 7, Fort Canning Park will host Sing60 Music Festival featuring more than 60 homegrown acts across three main strands: Homegrown Icons, Bandwagon Sessions, and Bunker B2B which turns a WWII bunker into an underground party for electronic DJ sets. Beyond the music, the festival includes a Festival Village showcasing local food, fashion, exclusive collaborations, and art.
📍Fort Canning Park, Singapore
11. Cast the deciding vote in The Jury Experience
Put yourself in the hot seat and make the ultimate judgement as to whether a defendant is innocent, or guilty of a serious crime, at The Jury Experience. Two separate trials are taking place in December, both with murder and misdeeds on the menu…
12. Go on an immersive journey to the ancient Inca citadel
Why not check out the immersive VR experience titled Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City in China Square Food Centre? The Asia-Pacific debut of the experience uses cutting-edge 4D reconstructions, drones, and LiDar data to transport visitors to the ancient Inca citadel in the Peruvian Andes. Plus, it’s voiced by actor Terry Crew. Certainly, one of the best things to do with kids this December in Singapore.
13. Spot stunning night sky shows
Skywatchers can enjoy a few night sky shows this December in Singapore. For instance, the last supermoon of the year named the Cold Moon peaks on December 4. Get the details. Otherwise, you can witness the iconic Gemini Meteor Shower which is active from December 4 to 20, 2025, but will peak on December 14 and 15. Learn more.
14. Get cosy and groove along at The Jazz Room Singapore
Ragtime, blues, brass, and more await you at The Jazz Room, which aims to capture the sounds and spirits of classic American jazz bars. These tribute nights are perfect for a cultured date night, or even an engaging solo adventure this December.
15. Shop at Sentosa Festive Market
Why not check out the monthly Sentosa Festive Market at Palawan Beach Walk? This month’s edition takes place on December 6 and 7 with a theme of Made to Gift. Discover rare finds, unique handmade jewelry, home goods, delicious snacks, and more by more than 30 local vendors. Perfect for unique Christmas gifts! Definitely, one of the best free things to do this December 2025 in Singapore.
📍Palawan Beach Walk, next to Palawan Green, Singapore
Best Christmas events this December 2025:
16. Check out the Christmas Train Show 2025
Flower Dome in Gardens by The Bay’s highly-anticipated Christmas Train Show returns from November 23 to January 4, 2026. It features around 20 detailed model trains chugging along 145 metres of complex tracks through miniature landscapes in a much larger floral display, such as the Statue of Liberty, as well as special tributes to SG60, LEGO elements, and more.
📍18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
17. Wander Southeast Asia’s biggest Disney Adventure Cruise festive event
Disney Cruise Line and Jewel Changi Airport have teamed up to bring Southeast Asia’s biggest Disney Adventure Cruise themed festive event across their venues. Pose at cool Disney installations, snap pictures of an iconic Christmas tree at Jewel, head to a carnival at the airport, and more. Definitely, one of the best Christmas things to do this December 2025 in Singapore.
📍Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore
18. Shop at Singapore’s World Christmas Market
Bayfront Event Space is set to host Togetherland by World Christmas Market from December 11 to January 4, 2026. The market, which is double the size of last year’s event, spreads across nine festive zones each named after one of Santa’s reindeer. It offers twinkling lights, caroling, towering Christmas trees, a Christmas musical, festive dining options, and artisanal shopping areas.
📍Bayfront Event Space, Singapore
19. Celebrate NYE at a brand-new indoor festival
Singapore’s first-ever, large-scale indoor New Year Festival runs from December 31 to January 3, 2026. The 4-night Singland Festival offers world-class performances by K-pop legend Rain, Ne-Yo, Terry Lin, and more, alongside cultural showcases, live shows, art installations, an interactive countdown to 2026, and more. Get the full details.
📍Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
20. Stroll along Christmas On A Great Street
Orchard Road has transformed into a festive wonderland for Christmas On A Great Street 2025. Until January 1, visitors can experience one of the most iconic Christmas experiences in Singapore with a stroll down the famous festive street, decked out in stunning lights, two Christmas village markets, colourful games, live performances, and more. Get the full details.
📍Orchard Road, Singapore
21. Frolic under magical snowfall
Experience real snow at one of the most popular places to see snow in Singapore every Christmas. Tanglin Mall is known for their festive snowfall sessions since the late 1990s – and 2025 is no different. Wonderfully, children and adults can frolic under avalanches and blizzards of snow at selected times daily. Certainly, one of the best things to do this December in Singapore.
📍163 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247933
22. Enjoy a Universal Christmas in Sentosa
The 2025 Christmas celebration at Universal Studios Singapore and Resorts World Sentosa runs until January 4, 2026. The major events are centered on the film Wicked: For Good. Families can look forward to Wicked themed installations, festive dining offers, snowfall, and more, alongside the popular A Universal Christmas event for the full month of December 2025.
📍8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore
23. Pose at festive installations & Christmas light displays
From beautiful Disney-themed displays, to stunning light-ups at Wisma Atria, and enchanting nightly markets…the city is set to go all out with Christmas decorations this year. We are still updating our 2025 list of the best Christmas light displays in Singapore. But you can see the list here. Definitely, one of the best free things to do this December in Singapore.
24. Get excited at Marina Bay Countdown 2026
Find the best New Year’s Eve experience to welcome the new year in Singapore on December 31. There’ll be countdown parties in a number of venues across Singapore. Particularly, one of the most popular places to ring in the new year of 2026 is the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2026. Get the details for the month-long celebration here. Otherwise, find the best things to do on NYE 2025 in Singapore.
One New Year’s Eve highlight is the Midnight at Capitol party. The event invites guests back to the golden age with champagne, signature cocktails, dazzling dancers, a showstopping performance by Adam Hall & The Velvet Boys, and more from 8.30pm to 2am. Get tickets below.
Other things to do this December 2025 in Singapore:
25. Be inspired by Asian cinema
Until December 7, the 36th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) takes place in Singapore. There are more than 121 films being shown from 45 countries around the world. The film festival takes place at multiple venues across Singapore.
26. Go on a multi-sensory journey through the Titanic
Why not check out Titanic: An Immersive Voyage exhibition at Fever Exhibition Hall? Visitors will see everything through the eyes of passengers via realistic, life-sized recreations of iconic areas such as the Grand Staircase, personal artifacts, and handwritten letters. Plus, you can enjoy powerful 360-degree projections and VR deep-sea dives to explore the wreck itself. Learn more. Otherwise, get tickets below.
27. Enjoy a vibrant indie fest
Manifest: Music Day Out takes place at SCAPE Playspace and Ground Theatre on December 31. The exciting festival is the perfect NYE celebration for youths who love music, art and media. From live music shows to reflective storytelling, digital media, and more…it’s a must-visit event.
📍2 Orchard Link, Singapore
28. Boogie at a festive silent disco in the sky
On December 13, Pelago’s Silent Disco returns atop SkyPark in Marina Bay Sands for the Christmas party. Pop on your headsets, complete with LED lights, and get ready to dance to three different styles of music. From electronic tunes to rock, and more…it’s the perfect nightlife experience in the sky from 10pm to 2am.
📍 Level 57, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore
29. Uncover Singapore’s secrets in a real-world Monopoly game
Why not hop on an in-world adventure inspired by a game of Monopoly? Hit the streets in Monopoly: HIDDEN Singapore to discover hidden games, forgotten histories, and surprises around every corner. This edition explores the Katong-Joo Chiat neighbourhood on selected dates in December 2025. Book below.
30. See the world’s no.1 techno DJ
On December 12, Charlotte de Witte is set to return to Singapore for a show at Pasir Panjang Power Station. Presented by Collective Minds in partnership with RaveDao and PLVR, the show marks Charlotte’s largest Singapore performance to date. And she was recently crowned the World’s No.1 Techno DJ for the sixth consecutive year by DJ Mag. Definitely, one of the best things to do this December 2025 in Singapore for music lovers!
📍27 Pasir Panjang Rd, Singapore
31. Snap pictures at Southeast Asia’s first-ever Mofusand Festive Takeover
Seventeen CapitaLand Malls have been decked out in Mofusand wonderlands for Southeast Asia’s first-of-its-kind Mofusand Festive Takeover. From Coffee & Donuts themes to Board Shark…you’ll be truly mesmerised. And the best part: these installations are FREE. Perfect Christmas event for kids in Singapore!
32. Be the first to experience Dopamine Land in Singapore
One of the world’s coolest immersive experiences, Dopamine Land, is set to open at Sentosa’s WEAVE on December 19. The interactive museum offers colourful installations that channel the limitless imagination of your inner child into reality. From pillow fights to ball pits, unique photo ops, and more…it’s the perfect event for friends and family this festive season.
33. Entertain the kids over the school holidays
Until December 31, you’ll need a huge list of fun activities to keep the kids from getting bored over the school holidays. Lucky for you, we’ve already listed many exciting school holiday activities 2025 in Singapore.
34. Get educated at a new exhibition
There are a number of new exhibitions to get excited about in Singapore. For example, National Gallery is currently hosting Southeast Asia’s largest-ever showing of French Impressionism, while a Primary School Exhibition named Under the Same Sky: A Think! runs at Singapore Art Museum until January 1. Alternatively, find the best current exhibitions here in Singapore.
35. Watch a FREE movie under the stars
Nightflix Somerset is an outdoor movie series, where attendees can watch free movies under the stars, at Somerset Youth Park every first Saturday of each month so December 6, 2025. Home Alone will be played this month. Plus, there’s free ice cream during the movies to add to the excitement. Learn more.
📍121 Somerset Road, Somerset Youth Park, Singapore
36. Go for a festive drink on a rooftop
Indulge in your guiltiest pleasures, high in the sky, 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!
37. 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.