Events and festivals in Singapore
National Day is finally here and for those who weren’t able to turn it into an amazingly long weekend, not to worry – you can still recharge with this weekend’s lineup of relaxing and indulgent events that are perfect for some well-deserved R&R! Think movie screening under the stars, the largest indoor marketplace bazaar, and lots of good food.
1. Films At The Fort
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Movie dates always make for a great night out, but when it’s coupled with a sky full of stars overhead, it’s an instant upgrade – so grab a mat and chill out at Films At The Fort, an outdoor movie screening on Fort Canning Park’s lush grass patch that combines award-winning films with gourmet food and wine!
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Kicking off with Game Night on 3rd August, this weekend’s schedule includes the heartwarming and poignant The Project Florida, tear-jerking love story The Notebook, and side-splitting comedy Blockers.
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Plus, there’ll be an exclusive menu from The Providore as well, which covers everything from deli platters and freshly-cooked hot dishes to snacks and even ice cream! A fully-stocked bar selling wine, sparkling wine, beer, and cider will also be available!
Check for movie timings and purchase your tickets here.
Address: Fort Canning Park, Fort Canning Road, Singapore 179618
Date & Time: 3rd – 19th August
Ticket Pricing: From $29.80
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2. Carouselland: Trails & Treasures
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For those of you in need of some retail therapy, head down to Carouselland: Trails & Treasures, Singapore’s largest indoor bazaar that boasts over 400 vendors, photo-worthy carnival snacks, and plenty of interactive workshops!
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Besides wardrobe additions, you’ll be able to find all sorts of accessories, vintage items, handcrafted goods, home decor, and quirky knick-knacks as well, like @curatedlifestyle’s geometric gold home decor pieces, @movietoysg’s Marvel toy collection, @kans.vintage.cams’ vintage cameras, and @funwithartz’s adorable locally-inspired miniature crafts.
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We’re not kidding about the Instagrammable chow too – there’s Mochi Ice Cream from Kanemochi, Unicorn Milkshakes from Rainbow Works, and Crispy Rostis from The 6ixs Rosti!
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What’s more, the workshops available at the bazaar include leather crafting, brush calligraphy, miniature clay moulding, and even a free photo trail session with Insta-famous photography whizzes Yafiq and Yais!
Check out the full list of sellers here, and sign up for workshops here.
Address: Marina Bay Sands Halls A & B, Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
Date & Time: 11th – 12th August | 12PM – 9PM
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3. RWS Street Eats
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Foodies, go forth and feast to your heart’s content at RWS Street Eats! Back for its 2nd edition, you can expect iconic hawker delicacies from over 20 street food stalls that hail from not just Singapore, but also Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
One of Thailand’s best Phad Thai from Baan Phadthai will be available too! Source: Resorts World Sentosa
There’ll even be special guests such as the acclaimed Top Chef Vietnam 2014 finalist Chef Steven Long, Chef Zainal Abidin, and Chef Dinesh, who will be cooking up a storm for us with their signature dishes like Pho Bo and Vietnamese Summer Rolls, Flying Roti Canai, and Sempalit Curry Chicken Rice respectively.
Address: Malaysian Food Street, Waterfront Level 1, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
Date & Time: 9th – 19th August | Mon – Thurs: 11AM – 9PM, Fri – Sun: 9AM – 10PM
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4. World Snack Fair 2018
Some of the brands available at the snack fair! Source: World Snack Pte Ltd
If your pantry or kitchen is in need of some snack refills, mark your calendars for World Snack Fair 2018. You’ll be spoilt for choice with more than 3000 international brand snacks from over 30 countries on sale, and anime fans will be pleased to hear that there’s even going to be a cosplay competition and anime merchandises imported directly from Japan!
Address: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard Suntec City, Singapore 039593
Date & Time: 8th – 12th August | 11AM – 9PM
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5. SG Film Screenings
Screen grab from Ilo Ilo. Source: Esplanade
Film buffs, show your support for the local film industry at SG Film Screenings! Held at the Esplanade Concourse, this cosy movie screening has 2 short films and 2 feature films lined up, which includes the award-winning Ilo Ilo, thrilling docudrama SQ117: Men Behind the Mask, and Azza, a heart-wrenching tale based on the real-life account of a girl dealing with the knowledge that her father was a terrorist.
The best part of all? Admission is free.
Refer to the movie timings here!
Address: Esplanade Concourse, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
Date & Time: 10th – 11th August | 9.30PM, 9.55PM
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6. Wine Lust 2018
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Wine aficionados, you’re in luck because this weekend kickstarts Wine Lust 2018, a month-long, islandwide celebration of all things wine! Organised by the folks behind 1-Altitude and Monti, the festival will see a range of promotions, activities, and special events, and everyone is invited, whether you’re a wine enthusiast or beginner.
Participating restaurants like Monti, Pollen, The Summerhouse, and even The Grand Hyatt Singapore will hold masterclasses, wine dinners, champagne barbecues, and exclusive chef collaborations, and 3 month-long programmes will also be ongoing – Wine Then Dine, BYOWine, and Wine & Tapas Passport.
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The former will allow diners to pre-purchase special Wine Lust menus and enjoy exclusive discounts via Chope, BYOWine will entitle you to free corkage and discounted prices when you make your wine purchase at selected retailers, and the latter lets passport holders drink 2 complimentary glasses of Jean Leon and 1 tapas for just $40 – book your passport here!
Date: 10th August – 10th September
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7. Oasis Rooftop Pool Party
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Take a dip and soak away the week’s stress at the Oasis Rooftop Pool Party, which is held at Park Hotel Alexandra’s rooftop infinity pool! Besides the gorgeous view, there’ll also be jacuzzi jets, pool floats, comfy bean bags, and even a bar in the pool itself.
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Of course, there’ll be beer pong tables and DJs spinning all sorts of groovy soul-house, nu-disco, hip-hop, R&B, and funk beats, and already there are only 45 regular tickets left, so make sure you get yours here before they’re all sold out!
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Note: Each ticket entitles you to 1 complimentary drink.
Address: Park Hotel Alexandra, 323 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159972
Date & Time: 11th August | 2PM – 9PM
Ticket Pricing: $15 – $25
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8. Cake Club by Marina Square
For those of you who absolutely love cake, head down to Cake Club at Marina Square, where there’ll be all sorts of bakes and sugary delights on sale at the pop-up Cake Bar, including ones by Bloomsbury Bakers, Inthebrickyard, Milk Moons, and My Sister Bakes.
Pair them with freshly brewed tea served by The 1872 Clipper Tea Co., and try your hand at cake decorating, cookie painting, and piping of buttercream flowers at their exclusive workshops if you’re interested in baking!
Note: The pop-up event is only on weekends.
Address: #03-03, Marina Square Glasshouse
Date & Time: 14th July – 26th August | 12PM – 9PM
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9. Rainforest Lumina
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We’ve never had the chance to see the sunset at the Singapore Zoo, but in celebration of its 45th birthday, we can now do so with their brand new attraction, Rainforest Lumina! It’s the first multi-sensory night walk in Asia, and the 1km light trail will feature over 10 interactive zones with various light installations and projections such as the Luminous Pathway, Shimmering Islands, and Lantern Passage.
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A total of 7 time slots are available every night, so book yours here!
Address: Singapore Zoo, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826
Date: From 1st July 2018
Ticket Pricing: $22 (Adult), $16 (Child 3 – 12 years old)
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