Christmas in Singapore is hot and humid. But it can be just as charming and delightful due to its festive spirit starting as early as November! Scroll through this Singapore travel guide for inspiration on Christmas activities in the Merlion City.
Christmas Markets
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There are a number of European-inspired Christmas markets around town. What is Christmas in Singapore without a little shopping and without a little snacking? Here is a list of some of the most popular…
- Cluny Court Fair (meet Santa Claus!)
- Mistletoe Alley inside Christmas Wonderland at Garden by the Bay’s Supertree Grove (tickets required)
- The Christmas Atelier
- Market at the The Promontory @Marina Bay
- Chinatown Christmas Market
- The Capitol Singapore
- South Beach Eco-Friendly Christmas Market
- New Bahru Marry Market
Get Festive at Gardens by the Bay
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As mentioned above, Gardens by the Bay offers Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay, to include the Mistletoe Alley Christmas Market. However, Flower Dome gets festive during the holiday season with red ribbons and a festive central garden of small houses. Whether you are a local or just visiting, the interior section of the Flower Dome brings out the best of Christmas in Singapore.
Christmas Lights
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Suntec City is your one stop shop for all things Singapore Christmas. From a 15-metre tree, carousels, train rides, live music, “snowfalls”, and more – even NFTs. For more details, click here.
Suntec City isn’t the only place you can enjoy the festive lights of Christmas in Singapore. Orchard Road is quite famous for its lights this season, even boasting a giant Louis Vuitton themed Christmas tree outside ION Orchard! Nearby Shaw Centre features a duplex carousel and its Christmas Village which features a number of shops and activities. Wheelock Place glass dome has some of the most beautiful Christmas decorations.
The Shoppes at the Marina Bay Sands are always beautifully decorated on the inside with lights and dozens of trees. The lights at the Bayfront Event Space right by the Red Dot Design Museum are also quite captivating. The Ritz also has a stunningly decorated staircase perfect for taking photos.
Vivo City Snow Fall
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Every year, you can enjoy a massive Christmas tree outside VivoCity, a countdown “snowfall”, and a festive outdoor play space. City Square Mall in Little India also offers snowfalls to make the best of your Christmas in Singapore. Suntec City, Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, CHIJMES, Tanglin Mall, Tampines 1 Mall, Changi Festive Village and inside the Jewel, and the Capitol are other options if you are staying near the Marina Bay. Christmas Wonderland also offers this experience! Snow City of course also made the list.
Hide Away from the Heat & Humidity
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If you want to get closer to a winter wonderland during this year’s Singapore Christmas season, look no further than an indoor cooled space, and I don’t mean the mall. Skate your way around Kallang Ice World, or opt for freezing adventures at Ice Magic Singapore, where you can tube down some ice slides, or Snow City Singapore, which features a multicolored ice playground and mini golf – as well as ice drifting.
The Capitol Singapore
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The Capitol hosts a small Christmas market, performances, “snow” fall, large decor, a concert, and a countdown to embrace the Singapore Christmas season.
CHIJMES
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CHIJMES (pronounced chimes) serves up holiday sheer every year for the Singapore Christmas. You can expect light projections, outdoor movie nights, “snow” falls, caroling, elf hunt, Christmas lights, and giveaways.
Changi Festive Village
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Get in the Singapore Christmas spirit at Changi Festive Village! Usually starting in November and stretching all the way into March, Changi Festive Village offers something different each year, featuring a real ice and snow house, photo ops with cute and on-theme decor, carnival games and rides, indoor glam-ping, and AR experiences just last season 2023/2024!
St Andres Cathedral
This year’s Christmas in Singapore celebrations at St. Andrews Cathedral will be on December 14th with the Christmas is Love Party, from 11-1:30. This lunch party requires registration, learn more here.
Feast at a Holiday Buffet
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Buffets are not uncommon for celebrating Christmas in Singapore. At Orchard Gateway, you can enjoy a festive feast at Makan@Jen. This buffet is one of the largest in the entire city, so savour the season this December for Christmas in Singapore.
Other buffets and/or afternoon high teas include the Festive Feasts at ParkRoyal Pickering, as well as at Acqua e Farina, Furama City Centre, Furama RiverFront, InterContinental Singapore, Hotel Fort Canning, Novotel Singapore on Stevens, Raffles Singapore, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, vovo Orchard Singapore, Pullman Singapore Hill Street, Andaz Singapore, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, M Hotel, and at the Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore.
Universal Studios Singapore
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Christmas in Singapore isn’t the same without festivities at the theme park. From November 29th-January 1st, the park will be decked out in Christmas lights and decor. There will also be a special section dedicated to the release of the Wicked movie.
Conclusion & Final Thoughts
Thank you for taking the time to look at my list of things to do for Christmas in Singapore. I hope you pick out a few festivities to partake in, and celebrate the season, the Singapore way!
