1. Singapore Experience Lab
Come join us at the Singapore Experience Lab, a showcase of Singapore's past, present and future tourism products in the comfort of a conserved shophouse. Visitors can join a 30-minute experiential tour, where they will be taken on an immersive journey which introduces Singapore's hidden stories and off-the-beaten track experiences, narrated through augmented reality, interactive project mapping, bespoke installation and doodle art. The lab tours are scheduled daily at 10.30am, 11.30am and 4pm. Please approach the staff if you would like to join the tour.
Date: Till May
Venue: Singapore Visitor Centre @ orchardgateway
Website: Singapore Visitor Centre
Nearest MRT: Somerset
2. Minimalism: Space. Light. Object.
Photo by Alex Davies, image courtesy of the artist and Museum of Contemporary Art Australia See more through less at the first exhibition on Minimalism in Southeast Asia spanning two major venues. Experience the coming together of Asian and Western art in their most essential forms.
Date: Till 14 Apr
Venue: National Gallery Singapore and ArtScience Museum
Website: Minimalism: Light. Space. Object.
Nearest MRT: Bayfront and City Hall
3. TOYBOX by Hasbro
Join us for the inaugural TOYBOX by Hasbro, a family-friendly carnival that promises to transport you to a world of your favourite Hasbro toys. Organised by Kingsmen, this flagship event features an exciting range of Hasbro toy brands, including games and activities from Transformers, NERF, My Little Pony, Monopoly, Play-Doh, Cluedo and Baby Alive. Look out for the Monopoly Apartments—an Instagrammable installation that brings to life the iconic Green House and Red Hotel; Play-Doh Picnic Party—a picnic-themed area where families can create their very own Play-Doh picnic spreads; and many more pop-up attractions. Complete with a festival stage, a Hasbro retail shop and a myriad of F&B stalls, TOYBOX by Hasbro is where families can look forward to a full day of fun—there will be something for everyone!
Date: 1-17 Feb
Venue: Sentosa Palawan Green (near Beach Station)
Website: www.toyboxsingapore.com
Nearest MRT: HarbourFront
4. Raffles in Southeast Asia: Revisiting the Scholar and Statesman
Sir Stamford Raffles—author of The History of Java, and collector of natural history and cultural materials from Southeast Asia—is known for establishing modern Singapore as a British port. He has been viewed as a scholarly expert in the region, a progressive reformer, a committed imperialist, and even a plagiariser. Co-curated with the British Museum, and keeping with the Asian Civilisations Museum’s mission to explore encounters and connections, this exhibition presents a multi-layered picture of Raffles, and illustrates that his legacy is more complex than often understood.
Date: 1 Feb to 28 Apr
Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum
Website: www.acm.org.sg
Nearest MRT: Raffles Place
5. River HongBao 2019
Photo by River Hong Bao Committee Enjoy fireworks, interactive lantern displays and lively performances at this annual Lunar New Year celebration by the riverside. Watch as our night sky is lit up with the works of award-winning artists from Australia, China, USA and Italy during the Fireworks Spectacular, happening on four special nights (3, 4, 9 & 10 Feb). These pyrotechnic displays are each 12 minutes long and spread over three time slots on each of these four nights, including nightly fireworks for the duration of River Hongbao.
Date: 3-10 Feb
Venue: The Float @ Marina Bay
Website: www.riverhongbao.sg
Nearest MRT: Promenade
6. Fortune Gathers at Resorts World™ Sentosa
Watch masters of different divination schools perform live demonstrations at Fortune Street, enjoy a Sesame Street Monster Lo Hei show at Universal Studios Singapore™ and catch the Queen of Mandopop, A-Mei, performing with superstars Anna and Eve Ai in a special live showcase. Celebrity chef restaurants at Resorts World™ Sentosa will not only be rolling out special festive menus, but will also be hosting dragon and lion dances to usher in good luck for the Chinese New Year.
Date: 3-19 Feb
Venue: Resorts World™ Sentosa
Website: www.rwsentosa.com/CNY2019
Nearest MRT: HarbourFront
7. Wild Chinese New Year
Usher in the Lunar New Year on the wild side at our wildlife parks with miniature pigs, collared peccaries and red river hogs. Don’t forget to explore the “zoo-diac trail” in the Night Safari, where you’ll be wowed by talented lion dancers illuminated by LED lights.
Date 4-19 Feb
Venue: Singapore Zoo, River Safari, Night Safari and Jurong Bird Park
Website: www.wildcny.sg
Nearest MRT: Singapore Zoo, River Safari, Night Safari: Take bus 138 from Ang Mo Kio MRT station; Jurong Bird Park: Take bus 194 from Boon Lay MRT Station
8. Chingay Parade
Photo by People’s Association An exuberant parade comprising colourful floats, stilt walkers and dancers of different races, Chingay celebrates not only the Chinese New Year, but also the cultural diversity of Singapore. In commemoration of the Singapore Bicentennial, Chingay 2019 will be themed “Dreams Funtasia (Bicentennial Edition)”. The event will open with a 270-metre-long painting tracing the “Past, Present, and Future of Singapore”, which will reflect on Singapore’s journey and transformation from place to nation. Besides two nights of parades, a carnival will be held this year from 15-17 Feb along the parade route near the Singapore Flyer.
Date: 15-16 Feb
Venue: F1 Pit Building
Website www.chingay.org.sg
Nearest MRT: Promenade
9. Chinese New Year
Also known as the Spring Festival, the Lunar New Year is one of the most important festivals in the Chinese calendar. Celebrate it with locals and soak in the festive atmosphere when you visit Chinatown for the annual street light-up (20 Jan-6 Mar), which will abound with mesmerising decorations and boisterous revelry.
Date: 5-6 Feb
Venue: Chinatown
Website: Chinese New Year
Nearest MRT: Chinatown
10. Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2019
Celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Esplanade with an inspiring and exciting line-up of arts performances, both ticketed and free, by outstanding local and international Chinese artists.
Date: 15-24 Feb
Venue: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Website: www.esplanade.com/huayi
Nearest MRT: City Hall and Esplanade
11. Matilda The Musical
Don’t pass on this highly decorated musical, which tells the story of one of Roald Dahl’s most imaginative and intrepid characters. Originally put on by the Royal Shakespeare Company, this musical has delighted audiences of all ages and has won over 85 international awards.
Date: From 21 Feb
Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands®
Website: https://entertainment.marinabaysands.com/events/cmatilda0319
Nearest MRT: Bayfront
12. Light to Night Festival 2019: Traces & Echoes
Every year, this urban arts festival celebrates the stunning Civic District of Singapore. With a bevy of food, collectibles and artistic experiences, it aims to make art accessible, bringing a range of creative expressions to a wide audience across numerous iconic venues.
Date: 28 Jan to 24 Feb (Bicentennial Edition)
Venue: National Gallery Singapore
Website: www.lighttonight.sg
Nearest MRT: City Hall
13. The MICHELIN Guide Street Food Festival
Singapore’s thriving culinary scene consists of countless cuisines, local classics and 39 Michelin-starred restaurants. At this food festival dedicated to the multi-cultural street food of Singapore, one can savour local favourites prepared by Michelin-starred restaurants and Bib Gourmand eateries, all in a single locale.
Date: 22-24 Feb
Venue: The Coliseum, Resorts World™ Sentosa
Website: www.guide.michelin.com
Nearest MRT: HarbourFront
14. Late Company
Topics like loss and empathy will be frankly discussed at Pangdemonium’s staging of Late Company, a riveting production themed on an imminent and widespread problem—cyberbullying.
Date: 22 Feb to 10 Mar
Venue: Victoria Theatre
Website: www.pangdemonium.com
Nearest MRT: City Hall
15. HSBC Women’s World Championship 2019
Catch the world’s most talented golfers in action during this sporting event. Dubbed “Asia’s Major”, this tournament features some of the world’s best female golfers and has drawn fans from around the globe. World-class golf aside, this event is also known for its great parties that indulge guests in great food and music.
Date: 28 Feb to 3 Mar
Venue: Sentosa Golf Club
Website: www.hsbcgolf.com/womens
Nearest MRT: HarbourFront