Haven’t gotten your festive shopping sorted yet? No stress—there’s a mega lifestyle marketplace happening soon in Singapore with shopping galore, live performances, photobooth, freebies and more!
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Previously an annual affair known as Mega Flea Market, the popular event is finally back on and has been revamped to The Marketplace Collective; and entrance to the event is completely free for all! This year’s edition features a festive Christmas-themed pop-up event that’ll be happening over just 2 days only, from 30th November to 1st December 2024.
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All your Christmas shopping in one place
You can expect to shop till you drop with a whopping 300 stalls offering everything from lifestyle goods, Christmas gifts, beauty products, handmade crafts, apparel, toys, snacks, pet items and much more. You might also be able to find some of your favourite local brands boothing at the event—brands that were previously only found online! Some brands you can expect include:
@mayzydazy – Hand-beaded earrings
@buibuicandles – Realistic food-themed candles
@etherealgift – Redesigned luxury jewellery
@verterrasg – All-natural soaps & essential oils
@twm_sg – Vintage watches
@pawfurry.sg – Pet treats & accessories
@philifala_crochet – Handmade crochet items
@yoursewmate – Fashion apparel
@liu.vintage – Curated luxury vintage accessories
@ehnamo.pin & @franzworldcollection – Handcrafted pins, badges, keychains & more
@twentyfoursix – Hoodies
@vcube_scenting – Essential oils
@theinitialj – Handmade beaded jewellery
@tsukisoap – Natural handmade soaps
@myun.co – Art, merchandise & stationery
@pigeoncrafts – Stationery & accessories
@pressnails.sg – Press-on nails
@feintasy – Handmade crystal jewellery & Moru dolls
De Rosa – Handcrafted ceramic pieces
Festive photobooth & entertainment
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Besides shopping, there will also be plenty of entertainment and activities you can look forward to. Enjoy live performances while you shop and snap photos at the photobooth area set against festive backdrops. You’ll also be able to catch appearances by some of your favourite local influencers at the event. Some local influencers will also be boothing at the market, including:
Rachell Ng (@gymsquadactive) – Affordable premium activewear
Vanessa Chia (@zerowsg) – Eco-friendly RiceStraws™
Kevin Wee (@radical_kindness_) – Graphic tees
Freebies for all & Sure-Win Lucky Dip
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What’s a festival without freebies? This year, The Marketplace Collective will be hosting free face-painting sessions, plus balloon and snack giveaways too! If you’ve done your shopping, you can get a sure-win lucky dip with a minimum of $200 spent. Freebies and face-painting are available on a first come first serve basis, while stocks last.
The Marketplace Collective
Dates: 30th November-1st December 2024
Address: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Hall A
Opening Hours: 12pm-9pm daily