1. Prada Caffè
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If you’re a fan of luxury cafés like the Dior or Louis Vuitton café, this one’s for you! The first-ever Prada Caffè has just opened in Singapore at ION Orchard! The Prada Caffè is located within the Prada store itself, occupying the second floor of the boutique, decked in the brand’s iconic pastel mint colour and retro-style checkered flooring.
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Enjoy exclusive Prada-themed menu items, including savoury brunch dishes, desserts, chocolates and coffee. Some items from the menu include: Lobster Toast ($42), Smoked Salmon & Avocado Crostone ($36), Burrata with Black Truffle ($55), Berries Tartelet ($24), Apricot Sacher Cake ($24) and more.
Prada Caffè
Admission: Free
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, Level 1 Atrium C, Prada Flagship Store, Level 2, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm daily
2. A Big, Big World at Sentosa
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Sentosa presents a series of Big, Big World events, with various festive carnivals, immersive installations, light displays, fireworks, drone shows and more. Head to Resorts World Sentosa for an exciting carnival filled with amusement rides, eats, retail stalls and free cotton candy.
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Meanwhile, Sensoryscape and Palawan Beach boasts stunning light displays, including larger-than-life floating ocean “creatures”, interactive light and music shows and also fireworks displays on NYE. For more information on the events at Sentosa, see here.
A Big, Big World at Sentosa
Dates: Now till 16th February 2025
Address: Sentosa (various locations)
Opening Hours: Various
3. Behind the Canvas Series 1: Jean-Michel Basquiat
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Iconic American artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, presents the global debut of his Behind the Canvas series right here in Singapore. The exclusive Behind the Canvas Series 1: Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition will be running at Marina Bay Sands till March 2025.
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The exhibition offers an inside look at the artist’s life and work, showcasing some of his innovative art, sketches and illustrations through immersive installations. Some highlights from the event include themed zones like The Basquiat Handbook, Basquiat The Notebooks, The Den and more.
Behind the Canvas Series 1: Jean-Michel Basquiat
Dates: Now till 6th March 2025
Admission: From $48 per person
Address: Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level B2, Exhibition Hall D
Opening Hours: 10am-8pm daily
4. Cats in a Floating World
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Brought to you by contemporary Japanese artists, Cats in a Floating World is probably one of the cutest exhibitions of late, especially if you’re a cat lover! The free exhibition is centred around the theme of cats, and will make you see the lovable animal in a new light.
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The exhibition spotlights cats using various mediums, from whimsical paintings, giant cat sculptures and even a cat gachapon for $5 per spin. The exhibition is held at I.F. Gallery, and features works from 14 Japanese artists in all.
Cats in a Floating World
Dates: Now till 29th December 2024
Admission: Free
Address: 45 Tras St, Singapore 078984
Opening Hours: 12pm-8.30pm daily
5. Great Gatsby Soirée
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Step into the glitzy world of The Great Gatsby and whip out your best 1920s-themed outfits for LAVO’s upcoming Great Gatsby Soirée happening this New Years Eve. expect a glamorous evening filled with live music, stilt walkers, dancers and more as you countdown to midnight and watch the fireworks display.
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Tickets are priced at $268 per person and includes free flow canapés and pizzas from 10pm onwards, plus an open bar with unlimited cocktails and booze so you can party the night away.
Great Gatsby Soirée
Date: 31st December 2024
Admission: $268 per person
Address: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands, Hotel, Level 57 Tower 1, Singapore 018956
Opening Hours: 10pm onwards
6. The Parent Company
@shout.sg The viral mini perfume pop-up store from Malaysia is now open in Singapore for a limited time only! Perfume prices start from just $5, and you’ll find popular luxury brands including Hermès, Chanel, Gucci, Dior, Chloé, Prada and more! The Parent Company Dates: Now till March 2025 (exact date TBA) Address: Clarke Quay, Block B, 01-
If you’re a perfume lover or collector, you’ve probably heard of The Parent Company, the viral perfume pop-up store from Malaysia specialising in miniature versions of all the most popular luxury and designer perfume brands. And they’re finally having their first-ever pop-up store right here in Singapore!
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All the miniature perfumes are 100% authentic, and you’ll be able to find all the popular brands like Hermès, Chanel, Gucci, Dior, Chloé, Prada, Marc Jacobs, YSL, Burberry, Versace, Moschino, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton and much more—about 500 different brands in all, with prices starting from as low as $5.
The Parent Company
Dates: Now till March 2025 (exact date TBA)
Address: Clarke Quay, Block B, #01-09
Opening Hours: 11am-12am
7. Let’s Celebrate 2025
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Countdown to the new year with Mediacorp’s free NYE party happening at the Singapore Sports Hub, with guaranteed family-friendly fun for all; plus admission is free! Entertainment at the party include performances by homegrown stars and artistes, including Alyph, Iman Fandi, Tabitha Nauser, Tasha Low, Tosh Rock and more.
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There will also be UV face painting, juggling performances, bubble shows, fire twirlers and magic tricks; before finally ending the night with a spectacular 15-minute fireworks display—the longest single countdown display in Singapore!
Let’s Celebrate 2025
Date: 31st December 2024
Admission: Free
Address: Singapore Sports Hub, OCBC Square
Opening Hours: 5pm onwards
8. Marquee x MaRLo
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MaRLo takes over one of the hottest nightclubs in Singapore for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party filled with high-energy beats. MaRLo is known for his signature trance-infused sound that has made him a hot favourite at world-acclaimed music festivals like Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival and A State of Trance.
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Tickets to Marquee on NYE night start from $40 per person and include entry with one drink voucher. Guests are advised to arrive at the venue early as doors open from 10pm onwards. Note that this event is exclusively for those aged 18 and above.
Marquee x MaRLo
Date: 31st December 2024
Admission: Free
Address: Marquee Singapore, Marina Bay Sands
9. CQ Spectrum Countdown: The Next Stage
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Get ready for a futuristic countdown stage with heart-pumping music, art and experience zones to take you from day to night, and into the new year! Head down to Clarke Quay for the CQ Spectrum Countdown: The Next Stage, where there’ll be game world-inspired aesthetics, neon lights and holographic landscapes galore.
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Have fun at various experience zones from 27th December 2024 onwards, including a personalised avatar generator, speed/reaction games and photobooth. There will also be 2 exclusive drone shows happening over the Singapore River on 31st December 2024 at 8pm and 11pm.
CQ Spectrum Countdown: The Next Stage
Dates: 27th-31st December 2024
Address: CQ @ Clarke Quay
Opening Hours: 7pm onwards
10. Diamonds in the Sky
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CÉ LA VI is hosting yet another exclusive NYE party to send off 2024, this time with the theme ‘Diamonds in the Sky’. The party promises lots of glitz, so make sure to don all your glitter and sequins, and you’ll get a front-row view of the iconic Marina Bay fireworks display.
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Tickets to the party start from $48 per person and include entry to the event and one premium house pour. For more details and booking, see here.
Diamonds in the Sky
Date: 31st December 2024
Admission: From $48 per person
Address: CÉ LA VI, 1 Bayfront Avenue Marina Bay Sands, Hotel, Tower 3, Singapore 018971
Opening Hours: 6pm onwards
11. Ressurack Vintage Market
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Happening along Bugis Street Art Lane every weekend is Ressurack Vintage Market, Singapore’s latest hip backstreet alley event and vintage marketplace. The market spotlights a rotating curation of various local and regional vendors, plus various workshops and activities to participate in.
@resurrack Can’t believe it’s already been 5 weeks since the opening of our vintage marketplace 😱 We’re so incredibly thankful for the amazing support 🧡 Fret not, we have exciting new vendors and activities coming in every weekend 🤟🏻 so stay tuned for more! 📍Resurrack Vintage Marketplace Time: 3PM – 9PM Bugis Street Art Lane, 261 Victoria Street, 189876 #thingstodosg #mustgosg #thrift #vintage #sg #resurrack #marketplacesg #thriftingsg #marketplacesg
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Some of the items you might find at the market include digicams, vinyls, thrifted clothes, antiques, handmade jewellery and more, with prices averaging from $5 onwards. Other fun activities also include tarot reading, jagua tattoos, typewritten poetry, photobooths and more.
Ressurack Vintage Market
Admission: Free
Address: Bugis Street Art Lane
Opening Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 3pm-9pm
12. The Art of Banksy: Without Limits
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The iconic Banksy exhibition is finally here in Singapore starting this December 2024 onwards, featuring over 200 of Banksy’s famous works and art installations! Fans of the mysterious graffiti artist can look forward to seeing his original art, prints on various mediums, photos, sculptures and more.
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Some highlights from the exhibition include an Infinity Room filled with mirrors, the famous Dismaland pop-up “amusement park”, a “submerged” red telephone booth, satirical murals and more. The exhibition is also suitable for all ages.
The Art of Banksy: Without Limits
Dates: Now onwards (end date TBA)
Address: 25 Scotts Road, Singapore 228220
Opening Hours: 10am-8pm daily
13. Space Explorers: THE INFINITE
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Take a trip to outer space with Space Explorers: THE INFINITE, a one-of-a-kind immersive VR-centric space experience where you’ll get to imagine what it would be like to be an astronaut for a day.
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You get to take part in the first-ever space walk, captured in virtual reality, witness NASA’s rocket launch to the moon, and experience 360-degree space exploration—all guided by real astronauts.
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE
Dates: Now till 23rd March 2025
Admission: From $36 per person
Address: Science Centre Singapore, The Annexe 15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 609081
Opening Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 10am-6pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-8pm
14. Carnival at Orchard
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The popular carnival is back at Orchard’s Ngee Ann City as part of their A Great Christmas festivities, happening all the way till the new year! Look forward to family-friendly amusement rides, popular carnival booth games, bouncy castles, plus snowfall happening nightly!
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Highlights from the carnival include Horse Carousel, Flying Elephant, Candy Ship, European Swing, Space Shuttle, Ferris Wheel, Texas Train, Ring Toss and more. Entrance to the carnivals is free for the public, but you’ll need to purchase tokens for the rides and games.
J’Kids Funland Carnival at Orchard
Dates: Now till 1st January 2025
Admission: Free
Address: Ngee Ann City, Level 1 Outdoor area
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 1pm-9.30pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10am-10pm
15. Disney Garden of Wonder
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Garden by the Bay’s Floral Fantasy turns into a Disney wonderland just in time for the festive season, bringing you one-of-a-kind Disney-themed floral displays for the first time ever. Some of the installations will even feature familiar local-inspired elements.
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Disney and Pixar fans will get to see large-scale floral installations shaped like their favourite characters, including Mickey Mouse & Friends, Winnie the Pooh, The Little Mermaid, Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story and more. Admission charges for Floral Fantasy apply.
Disney Garden of Wonder
Dates: Now till 31st March 2025
Admission: From $12/adult
Address: Gardens by the Bay, Floral Fantasy
Opening Hours: 10am-9pm daily
