We hear it may rain a lot this month but that doesn’t stop the endless stream of fun happening across Singapore. With a range of festivals, interactive pop-ups and celebratory events like Mother’s Day happening…we’ve found 33 of the best things to do this May 2024 in Singapore.
1. Get in on the LIV Golf action
The second edition of LIV Golf Singapore returns to Sentosa Golf Club from May 3 to 5. Expect three days of top-tier gold action, alongside a vibrant Fan Village, interactive installations, delicious food, beverages, and more. Plus, one of the world’s most famous DJs – Alok – will perform on May 5 with local artists Che Molly and Jade Rasif. Definitely, one of the best sports event this May in Singapore.
📍Palawan Green, Sentosa
2. Learn about the life of Frida Kahlo
An immersive experience above the life and legacy of one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century – Frida Kahlo – is coming to ArtScience Museum in Singapore on May 4. The iconic exhibition features three areas filled with 360-degree projections, photographs, films, and interactive installations. Visitors will be mesmerised as they learn about Kahlo’s artist journey and personal life which is cultivated into her works. Learn more about Frida Kahlo: Life of an Icon in Singapore. Wonderfully, it will be on until September 2024. Buy tickets here.
📍ArtScience Museum, Singapore
3. Go to an iconic cocktail festival
Singapore Cocktail Takeover returns from May 1 to May 12. The vibrant event brings together 30 bars, 21 spirit brands, and cocktail enthusiasts for the ultimate cocktail festival. Attendees can wander around Singapore and take advantage of exotic cocktail promos, expert guest bartenders from around the world, diverse flavours, and more.
📍Various Locations
4. Last chance: Wander into the Forbidden Forest
Until May 19, the world-famous Harry Potter: The Forbidden Forest takes over the Sentosa Coastal Walk. Embark on an adventure through the Forbidden Forest Outdoor Walk and explore the Wizarding World like never before. It features magical creatures from Harry Potter™ and Fantastic Beasts™ films to make you feel as if you’re wandering around the grounds of Hogwarts. Get tickets here. Alternatively, learn more.
📍 Sentosa Coastal Walk, Singapore
5. Treat the special women in your life
Mums have it hard, from early morning to late evening, they are persecuted by everyone in the household. And, incase you forgot, Mother’s Day is coming up on May 12 so time for mum to be spoilt rotten. From cosy afternoon teas to creative workshops, and boozy feasts…we’ve listed the best things to do on Mother’s Day 2024.
📍 Various Locations
6. Indulge on all things Aperol Spritz
Aperol Spritz is hosting an orange-themed festival along Robertson Quay until May 12. Punters can enjoy the debut Spritz N Beats Festival at venues along the waterfront, with plenty of groovy tunes by local DJs, food deals, games, and merchandise to be purchased. The festivities kick off from 3pm to 11pm daily and it’s free-to-attend.
📍 Robertson Quay, Singapore
7. Write messages on a digital light display
Be mesmerised by a new Digital Light Canvas featuring a 15-metre circular light rink and 14-tall light sculpture at Marina Bay Sands. People can help move the lights through interactive elements, as well as see digital flocks of birds, use feet to create artworks on the light rink, let off digital fireworks, and much more. Get the details. Otherwise, buy tickets here.
📍2 Bayfront Avenue, B2-50, Singapore 018972
8. Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
On May 5, take advantage of all the Cinco De Mayo offerings around the city by sipping your favourite margaritas, hopping on a pub crawl, and tucking into the best Mexican food, from delicious nachos to tacos and spices, and more.
📍Various Locations
9. Watch award-winning movies at the beach
Until May 12, a one-of-a-kind Hendrick’s Sunset Cinema returns to Sentosa. Movie enthusiasts should grab their friends for an immersive cinema experience on Tanjong Beach in Sentosa, paired with crafted cocktails and delicious street food. Read further about Hendrick’s Sunset Cinema.
📍120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Sentosa, Singapore 098942
10. Indulge at a gastronomic series
The Taste the World Dining Series takes place from May 4 to 26 in Singapore. Join fellow foodies and celebrate the best of global cuisines with plenty of events. From demonstrations, wine nights, fine dining experiences with the city’s best restaurants including highlights like an Omakase Dinner, and much more. Restaurants taking part include CURE, Canchita, Hashida, Appetite, to name a few. Tickets range from $180 to $450. Definitely, one of the best things to do for foodies this May in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
11. Enjoy a Candlelight concert
Candlelight concerts are known for beautiful live music performances, in unique and enchanting settings, catering to a wide range of audiences. Be captivated by soothing sounds as the room is illuminated with hundreds if not thousands of candles providing a magical experience. Here are some of Singapore’s Candlelight concerts to look forward to in May 2024:
- Candlelight: Tribute to Imagine Dragons (May 3)
- Candlelight: Film Scores and Hollywood Epics (May 4)
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Ed Sheeran on Strings (May 4)
- Film Scores at S.E.A Aquarium (May 17)
- Best of Anime Soundtracks (May 26)
- Chopin’s Best Works at The Arts House (May 26)
- Best of Hans Zimmer at CHIJMES (May 29)
- A Tribute to Rihanna (May 30)
- A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings (May 30)
12. Embark on a Heineken adventure
Wander inside The Maltiverse from May 10 to 19 and enjoy Heineken-themed activities. From art installations, to delicious food, live music, learning how to pour pints, and even a special Chef’s Table with famous Chef Stefan Kam – known for some of the world’s finest Michelin-starred restaurants – and more. The Maltiverse is open to the public age 18 or above. Prebook your experience here.
📍Behind the Green Door, 97 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089541
13. Spend the Night at Orchard
INVADE is the organizer of the newest and only night market in Singapore named Night At Orchard (NAO). It features creative, experiential regional brands at a monthly pop-up the last weekend of every month from 3pm to 10pm. On the weekend of May 24, the event sees more than 50 booths, as well as workshops, games, and prizes to be won along Orchard Road from Wisma Atria to Ngee Ann City. Definitely, one of the best shopping experiences this month.
📍Orchard Road, Singapore
14. Parade through hundreds of tulips
Tulipmania returns for its tenth edition until May 26 evoking the charm of tulip farms in the Netherlands. Interestingly, this theme is similar to its first year event in Singapore. Wander through hundreds of colourful tulips as the floral display presents a blend of tradition and modernity with influence from Dutch landscapes. Get tickets via Gardens By The Bay.
📍 Flower Dome, Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
15. Get excited for SIFA 2024
Singapore International Festival of The Arts 2024 takes place between May 17 and June 2. More than 55,000 people are expected to attend the festival. Expect a wide range of performances in dance, visual arts, music, and theatre – from a mix of local and global artists such as opera Sun & Sea, Moby Dick, and more. Plus, there’s plenty of family-friendly programmes taking place at various locations in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
16. Enjoy the Rugby Sevens in Singapore
From May 3 to 5 visitors in Singapore can enjoy another epic sporting event. HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens offers heart-racing rugby matches and live performances at Singapore National Stadium. Rugby fans can enjoy a wide range of off-pitch events over the three days as the top 12 men’s and women’s teams compete from around the world. Get tickets.
📍Singapore National Stadium, Singapore
17. Take the children to a lab-themed playground
Chaos Lab is an interactive playground situated at Changi Airport Terminal 2 in Singapore. Designed for children of all ages, it’s the ultimate lab-themed play and learning experience. It features 11 interactive zones, from a Slime Station to Ball Pit, Gravity Wall, among others. Each session lasts 45 minutes. The venue is opened from 11am to 10pm daily. Learn more or buy tickets.
📍Changi Airport Terminal 2, Singapore
18. Get a taste of Korea
Until May 6, Takashimaya Square at Ngee Ann City is hosting the Hello Korea Fair. Those with an interest in Korean culture can enjoy a variety of Korean-themed offerings. From Korean skincare, to popular street foods, Korean photobooths, and more…you’ll be in your element. Indeed, one of the best things to do this May for those who love all things Korea.
📍Takashimaya Square, Basement 2, Ngee Ann City, 391A Orchard
19. See a Broadway hit
The revolutionary musical Hamilton has landed in Singapore to inspire you until June 2. The Grammy and Tony-winning musical at Sands Theatre features a mix of Broadway, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B, to showcase the story of Alexander Hamilton and his mission to shape American. Learn more.
📍Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
20. Admire Chinese filmography
Singapore Chinese Film Festival 2024 is happening until May 5. Celebrating its 11th anniversary, enjoy a range of Chinese feature films, documentaries, short films and more by Chinese filmmakers. It is estimated that more than 400 showcases will take place. Learn more on the SCFF website.
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21. Visit a new exhibition
Why not discover some of the best new exhibitions in Singapore on a boring weekend? For instance a fashion exhibit named Goddess. Brave. Bold. Beautiful debuted at Marina Bay Sands recently, while Olafur Eliasson: Your Curious Journey is debuting from May 10, and anime exhibition Naruto: The Gallery, to name a few. Find out the best new exhibitions this month here.
📍Various Locations
25. Enjoy i Light Singapore 2024
Immerse yourself in a world of light and art installations at i Light Singapore 2024. Asia’s leading sustainable light festival returns on May 31 across four locations including Tanjong Pagar, Marina Bay, Millenia Walk, and South Beach. This year’s theme of Cyclical Nature brings 17 interactive artworks by 25 artists from both Singapore and abroad. Learn more.
📍Various Locations
26. Kick back at a swanky lounge
Singapore’s Cool Cats Club is a stylish live music lounge, known for a vibrant atmosphere and diverse music, popular with entertainment seekers. The club offers a wide range of music performances in genres such as jazz, blues, R&B, Latino, and more. Get tickets for May’s events on Fever.
📍32 Beach Rd, Singapore 189764
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27. Be mesmerised by a colourful light show
Wings of Time is a hugely popular colourful night show in Sentosa. It features a majestic soundtrack, fireworks and 3D effects used to light up the night sky against the backdrop of the ocean at Siloso Beach. Read all about the experience. Otherwise, grab a ticket here.
📍50 Beach View, Singapore 09860
28. Hop on the world’s first Skyorb Cabins
Experience Singapore the most scenic way with a cable car ride at Mount Faber or Sentosa. Perched 100 metres above sea level, it will be unforgettable. In fact, the world’s first chrome finished spherical cable car cabins just opened on the cable car line. Visitors can view the beauty of Singapore’s landscape via glass-bottom floors and front-facing portholes – almost like futuristic. Definitely, one of the best things to do this May in Singapore.
📍109 Mount Faber Rd, Faber Peak, Singapore 099203
29. Dive into a different reality
Immersive experiences have become a popular thing to do worldwide in recent years. And lucky for us, there’s a range of exciting fully immersive experiences in Singapore, where we can plunge ourselves into another world. From walking on the moon through virtual reality to roaming with dinosaurs…you’ll be spoilt for choice. See our list of the best current immersive experiences on in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
30. Spend the day in Sentosa
One of the best things to do this May is spend the day at Sentosa. It’s the perfect escape for all the family. See all the wonderful things to do in Sentosa here.
📍Sentosa Island, Singapore
31. Go for a rooftop drink
Indulge in your guiltiest pleasures against the backdrop of the stunning Singapore skyline this weekend. Why not sip a cocktail at one of the best rooftop bars in Singapore. The choice on a rooftop bar is yours!
📍 Various Locations
32. Go on an instagrammable adventure
Social media lovers will enjoy the most instagrammable foods in Singapore. Additionally, find the most instagrammable bars in Singapore at night, then the most instagrammable cafes in Singapore during the day, and let’s not forget about the most instagrammable places to capture picture-perfect shots.
33. Enjoy Singapore’s best brunches
Discover the best of Singapore’s brunch culture with our list of the best brunches across town. From boozy breakfast at Astro Bar to international fares in the likes of Utu and Bread Yard…you’ll be spoilt for choice.
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