Best upcoming events that are winding out 2025 in Singapore (Updated)
Let’s see what December has in store for us as we kick off the end of the year celebrations!
Note: This article is updated continuously with the latest events and happenings relevant at the time of re-publishing.
From hands-on workshops to inspiring talks and exciting community events, the weeks and months ahead are packed with activities that promise to entertain, educate, and energise. Whether you’re looking to pick up a new skill or just have some fun, there’s something here for everyone.
We’ve ordered these events by date, to better capture what’s happening soon versus those taking place much later.
Upcoming events
Banyan Tree Rainforest Festival
Dates: 27 November to 3 December
Price: S$10 on weekdays and S$15 on weekends. Admission is free for children under the age of four with an accompanying adult, and for in-house hotel guests
Location: Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree
Info: Experience how sustainable design, biodiversity, and wellbeing come together at The Rainforest Festival. Enjoy yoga, walks, and performances and unwind with complimentary refreshments and tastings.
Roselia Asia Tour: Neuweltfahrt
Dates: 5 December
Price: S$88 to S$238
Location: The Star Theatre
Info: Come and experience the music of Roselia, one of the bands from the anime “BanG Dream!” during their Asia Tour. Titled “Neuweltfahrt”, enjoy the band’s signature music as it takes you away.
Singapore Comic Con
Dates: 6 to 7 December
Price: S$38 to S$288
Location: Sands Expo & Convention Centre
Info: Come and celebrate the best of Western and Asian pop culture and discover the best of toys, collectibles, comics, and cosplay. Get together with local and international artists, cosplayers, and pop culture enthusiasts, all under one roof.
ACC9SS PAC-MAN Carnival
Dates: 12 December to 11 January
Price: S$5.90 to S$25
Location: Palawan Green, Sentosa
Info: Experience real-life PAC-MAN as you play in a life-sized maze arena, take part in giant-screen battles, play nostalgic arcade and carnival games, buy exclusive merch, music stages, and eat tasty PAC-MAN snacks on Palawan Green.
Singapore Card Show
Dates: 13 to 14 December
Price: S$32.44 to S$42.91
Location: Singapore Expo Hall 5B
Info: If you’re a fan of combat card games like Pokémon, MTG, One Piece, Yugioh, Digimon, Dragonball, Weiss Schwarz, or collectables involving soccer or basketball players, or any other type of card collectable or game, come down to the Singapore Card Show for a day of trading, buying, and selling cards with fellow enthusiasts.
EOY Music, Comics & Arts Festival 2025
Dates: 27 to 28 December
Price: S$21.28 to S$138.00
Location: Raffles City Convention Centre
Info: enjoy this celebration of anime and J-pop culture with stage performances, merchandise, cosplay, and more. Be entertained by guest artistes Haruna Luna (Japan), Manako (Japan), and Ariku (Japan). There is also a performance by guest cosplayer Kael from Thailand.
Christmas Events
Wiggle Hotel pop-up experience
Dates: 2 December to 4 January
Price: Free
Location: Plaza Singapura, Unit #01-01 (Beside The Body Shop)
Info: Come down and play with Wiggle Bear, Little Play Bunny, and friends while you explore and take pictures with Christmas “guest rooms”. Discover festive merchandise, along with exclusive Singapore-limited edition merchandise, and a special mascot appearance!
Pokémon pop-up: Holiday Cabin
Dates: Now to 28 December
Price: Free for Suntec+ members. Note, you need to be a Suntec+ member to take part
Location: Suntec City Atrium (Tower 1 & 2)
Info: Discover exciting adventures and fun-filled activities for the whole family, while unwrapping exclusive rewards and gifts as you shop and spend. Shoppers can look forward to redeeming Holiday Edition Pokémon Rugs, seasonal treats, and Gift Bag Sets. There is also a 6-metre Pikachu at Esplanade MRT entrance, a 12-metre Christmas Tree and a Snowfall Show.
Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show
Dates: 23 November to 4 January
Price: S$8 to S$46
Location: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
Info: The Flower Dome’s 2025 Christmas floral display showcases nearly 20 model trains on 145 metres of tracks, featuring miniature US landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Golden Gate Bridge. In celebration of SG60, a scale SMRT train runs through handcrafted Singapore miniatures (Dragon Playground, Supertrees) made from recycled wood. The exhibit also includes a Danish section with a 4.5-metre LEGO Christmas tree, a miniature Lego Nyhavn harbour, and a classic black and red locomotive.
Christmas Enchantment at Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES
Dates: Now to 25 December
Price: Free
Location: Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES
Info: Chijmes and Capitol are combining their Christmas celebrations, with Capitol Singapore featuring a singing Christmas tree and Chijmes lighting up in festive projections. With Chijmes and Capitol combining their Christmas festivities, spend S$100 in a maximum of two receipts at either of them until 25 December, and you can redeem a Glitter Bag or take part in a Spin & Win and win some dining or mall vouchers.
Festive WILD-erland at Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild ASIA
Dates: Now to 4 January
Price: Free to S$22 per attraction
Location: Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Info: Celebrate Christmas at Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s Bird Paradise, Rainforest Wild ASIA and the new Curiosity Cove. At Mandai Wildlife WEST, you’ll find an 8-metre-tall Tree of Life that spotlights the threatened animal species that the Mandai Wildlife Reserve protects. Bird Paradise has a lineup of Christmas activities and promotions like Festive Photos at the park entrance and a Snowy Penguins WILD-erland.
New Year’s Eve Events
Midnight at the Capitol
Dates: 31 December from 8:30PM
Price: S$288
Location: The Capitol Theatre
Info: Enjoy free-flow champagne from 8:30PM to 10:00PM, indulge in a late-night supper buffet, and the after-party as you ring in 2026 at the Capitol Theatre.
Countdown 2026 Concert at The Kallang
Dates: 31 December from 8:30PM
Price: S$10
Location: Stadium Roar, Singapore Sports Hub
Info: Ring in the New Year at the Countdown 2026 at The Kallang. Be entertained by K-pop group Super Junior, Mandopop singer Cheng Huan 承桓, local atistes Benjamin Kheng, Tabitha Nauser, and Iman Fandi as well as DJs Inquisitive and Farah Farz. There is even a 35-minute fireworks extravaganza.
Ongoing events
These are events that will be running for a while, so they aren’t very time-sensitive.
NLB Star Wars Pop-Up Library
Dates: 6 August 2025 to 24 January 2026, 10AM to 10PM daily
Price: Free
Location: Changi Airport Terminal 3, Level 2 (beside North Skytrain and linkbridge to Jewel)
Info: The NLB has opened Singapore’s first-ever Star Wars Pop-up Library at Changi Airport featuring a collection of over 2,000 Star Wars books and activities like a personality quiz, a trivia challenge, and photo opportunities for fans. To enter the library, visitors may scan their library-compliant ID card, NLB eCard or request for a QR code day pass with a Singapore-registered mobile number or e-mail via this link.