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Looking for things to do in Singapore this weekend? Here’s your guide to the best events and activities around town.Fun things to do this weekend in Singapore are abundant, from checking out cool cafes, bars and restaurants, to exciting things to do in Singapore in February. Bookmark this page if you’re always on the lookout for limited-time menus, parties, pet-friendly festivals, and news on all the events happening during the weekend. Remember to keep up to date with what’s happening in Singapore too!
Things to do this weekend in Singapore
Toggle Things to do this weekend in Singapore1. Weekend @ Airshow
Photography: Singapore Air ShowIt’s not a bird, but it’s definitely a plane! Weekend @ Airshow is your rare opportunity to admire a fleet of planes from all over the world. From fighter jets and helicopters to even commercial and business aircraft, you can get up close thanks to the static displays. Remember to set your reminders for the thrilling flight demonstrations where you’ll get to catch teams from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and even Singapore show off their aerobatic prowess. Check out our updated guide on the Singapore Air Show 2026 to get the full lowdown!
When: 7 to 8 February 2026
How much: Tickets start from $39 for adults and $19 for children
Where: Singapore Airshow 2026, Changi Exhibition Centre, 9 Aviation Park Road, Singapore 498760
Photography: Chef Imran via InstagramPasta aficionado chef Imran is making a special appearance for February, taking over Dutch Colony Coffee’s kitchen to bring us some innovative pasta flavours! A special menu will be created weekly, featuring four to five core dishes, including chef Imran’s classics and signatures. Whet your appetite with some complimentary focaccia and the dip of the day before moving on to conquer the whole menu!
When: 5 to 28 February 2026; Every Thursday to Saturday, 6pm to 9pm
How much: Enquire online; walk-ins only
Where: Back-Door Pasta, back door entrance, Dutch Colony Coffee, 113 Frankel Avenue, Singapore 458230
Image: Chinatown FestivalsThe Year of the Horse is about to arrive, and no celebration is complete without a trip to Chinatown to bask in the glowing festive light up. As the sun sets for the day, Chinatown will transform with festive light installations, featuring an almost nine-meter-tall golden horse centrepiece to symbolise momentum, aspiration, and collective progress. Other activities you can look forward to include paper crafts, a lion dance competition, and a lantern adoption programme.
When: 18 January to 18 March 2026; lion dance competition happens 7 to 8 February; Chinese New Year countdown party happens 16 to 17 February
How much: Free admission
Where: Chinatown’s Chinese New Year Light Up, Kreta Ayer Square,
Photography: Sunday Social MarketSentosa’s vibrant festive market is coming together for a Lunar New Year celebration, ushering the Year of the Horse with a weekend of festive energy, community spirit, and celebrating local craftsmanship. Families, kids, pets, and beyond are welcome to explore a curated list of local brands offering everything from fibre arts and vinyl records to artisanal jewellery and bites. You can also visit the fortune station, which reveals your 2026 predictions for the year.
When: 7 to 8 February 2026, 4pm to 9pm
How much: Free entry
Where: Sentosa Festive Market – Gong Xi Gong Xi!, Palawan Beach Walk
Image: MartellMartell is putting its Chinese New Year hat on and welcoming the Year of the Horse with limited edition Martell Cordon Bleu and Martell VSOP bottles! Catch a glimpse of the designs at its pop-up House of Martell, an immersive open-house experience inspired by the tradition of festive visiting. Visitors can get exclusive Martell red packets and coupons for you to redeem Martell-infused mandarin sorbet, customisable couplets, bespoke Martell cocktails, and festive bites.
When: 5 to 12 February 2026; daily, 11am to 9.30pm
How much: Free admission
Where: House of Martell, B4 indoor atrium, Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
Photography: Sing Lit StationIf one of your New Year’s resolutions was to read more, this is your sign to stock up on some literary gems! Sing Lit Station has just decluttered its office and uncovered some beautiful bits of literature to share with everyone. Swing by the office, and for a small fee, you can take home as many books as you can fit into your bag. This includes books, games, comics, and other oddities.
When: 7 to 8 February 2026, 10am to 6pm
How much: $25 donation
Where: Karang Guni Day at Singlit Station, 22 Dickson Road, Singapore 209506
Photography: Japan Rail CafeJapanese culture will be thrust into the spotlight this weekend! Back with a refreshed format, the Japan Rail Fair 2026 highlights Japan’s railway culture with an exploration of Japanese food culture. Expect 20 vendors spanning food, drinks, and travel to discover. We’ll be visiting for the izakaya-style pairing of fried chicken skewers with draft Kirin beer. And if you’re itching to visit the land of the rising sun, meet with tourism partners to score exclusive deals and insider tips.
When: 6 to 8 February 2026
How much: Free admission
Where: Taste on Track: Japan Rail Fair 2026, Urban Park, Guoco Tower, 1 Wallich Street, Singapore 0788
Photography: Chye Seng Huat Hardware via FacebookIf you’re trying to avoid the Valentine’s Day crowd, why not celebrate it a week earlier at Chye Seng Huat Hardware? Singapore’s youth jazz collective The Jazzlings will be taking the proverbial stage, serenading you through a romantic night of pastas and cocktails. Psst: you’ll also get a free affogato at the end! A romantic dessert to share with that special someone, wink wink.
When: 6 February 2026, 6.30pm to 9.30pm
How much: Free affogato for every pasta-cocktail set purchased
Where: Love, Jazz, and Affogato, Chye Seng Huat Hardware, 150 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207563
Photography: Equal-Ark Singapore Ltd via FacebookThe most appropriate way to bring luck into your home this year is to meet a horse, and you can do just that at Jewel Changi Airport this weekend! Equal is bringing its herd to various locations in Singapore to spread the word about how horses support the emotional and mental well-being of people in need.
When: 7 to 8 February 2026, 1pm to 5pm
How much: Pay as you wish
Where: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with therapy horses, Level 5, Cloud9 Pizza, Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666
Photography: New BahruAhead of Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day, Olive Basics has brought a cosy list of brands for an intimate fair. United by their commitment to craft, quality, and meaning, each brand champions quiet luxury and excellence. Drop by and meet with the founders to discover the story behind new pieces from fashion and beauty to home. Registration is free, and even comes with special F&B perks to New Bahru’s beloved foodie spots, including One Fattened Calf, One Prawn & Co, Hideaway, and Atipico Room #15.
When: 7 to 8 February 2026, 11am to 7pm
How much: Free admission
Where: Having Intentions Fair @ New Bahru, Level 3, Alma House, School Block, New Bahru, 46 Kim Yam Road, Singapore 239351
Photography: Play NationSay it ain’t so! Play Nation Cafe will be saying goodbye to its cafe space in Prinsep by the end of the month. What will we do without our video game hideaway? As unfortunate as the news is, it comes with silver linings – Play Nation will be putting everything on clearance! Think gaming consoles, TVs, board games, kitchen equipment, furniture, and more. Take the opportunity to grab a piece of the cafe for your home.
When: 7 to 8 February 2026, 12pm to 8pm
How much: Free admission
Where: Play Nation Cafe clearance, 58 Prinsep Street, Singapore 188686
12. Heng Ong Huat Bazaar
Photography: Quan Shui Wet MarketModern wet market Quan Shui Wet Market is bringing in the huats with its upcoming CNY bazaar. Come hungry so you can wolf down Quan Shui’s dimsum, chilli oil oysters, pineapple mandarin ang ku kueh, cheese platters, and even a special menu collab. Quench your thirst with pineapple pale ale or an oolong mandarin lager as you stock up on fresh groceries, more Chinese New Year goodies, sake, and more. Btw, your furbabies are also welcome to visit!
When: 7 to 8 February 2026, 10am to 6pm
How much: Free admission, registration required
Where: Heng Ong Huat Bazaar, 50 Tagore Lane, Singapore 787494
Photography: Sufyan SaadMaking its only stop in Southeast Asia is the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Total Concentration exhibition! Spanning across 21,000 square feet and over two floors, jump into the Demon Slayer universe. The exhibition focuses on three movie arcs and brings life to emotional battles, character profiles, and stunning visuals across moments from the Kimetsu Academy, Muzan’s Infinity Castle, and the Battle of Mount Natagumo to Mount Fujikasane.
When: 24 January to 15 March 2026
How much: Tickets start from $31
Where: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Total Concentration exhibition, Former Singapore Sports Hub Library, 4 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397697
Photography: Gardens by the Bay via FacebookThe Chinese New Year showcase at Gardens by the Bay always impresses, and this year is no different. For the Year of the Horse, eight life-sized horse lanterns crafted by Chinese artisans are on display throughout the Flower Dome. Made with techniques that originated in the Tang dynasty (over a thousand years ago!), the lanterns sit alongside plum blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums, and bamboo.
When: 16 January to 1 March 2026; daily, 9am to 9pm
How much: Tickets start from $12 for adults, $8 for children and seniors
Where: Spring Blossom, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Photography: My Grandfather’s ThingsVintage luxury specialist My Grandfather’s Things is hosting its latest Singapore pop-up, and the brand is bringing some absolute gems with it. If you’re itching to shop and treat yourself to a new bag, watch, or accessories, visit its temporary storefront at New Bahru. Offerings will rotate, so you’ll see something new almost every day!
When: Until 28 February; daily, 10am to 8pm
How much: Free entry
Where: My Grandfather’s Things pop-up, #02-06, New Bahru, 46 Kim Yam Road, Singapore 239351
Photography: TusitalaSingapore-based digital storytelling studio Tusitala might have just created one of the most interesting escape rooms we’ve seen so far. Meet SomniTech, a device said to revolutionise the way we sleep. But trouble’s a-brewing because clinical trial participants have gone missing, and SomniTech creator Dr. Adrian Tan is nowhere to be found. Will you solve the mystery and uncover the truth?
When: 9 January to 7 February 2026
How much: Tickets start from $32; eligible for SG Culture Pass credits
Where: Neural Echoes: Enter the Sleep Lab, Council Room, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
Photography: Ashe LiaoDopamine Land Singapore has finally arrived! This love letter to our happy hormone is the hottest new attraction in Singapore to date. Expect nine interactive rooms that’ll engage almost all your senses. Unleash your inner child and doodle to your heart’s content at Scribblescape, or dance the stress away in Chromodance. It’s a sensory overload in the best way possible! Read our review of Dopamine Land to get all the best tips when you’re visiting.
When: Ongoing; daily, 11am to 9pm; closed on Tuesdays
How much: Tickets start from $17
Where: Dopamine Land Singapore, #02-204/205, Weave, Resorts World Sentosa, 26 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
Photography: Pei Yun GohFull-scale sculptures of dreamy Skullpanda figurines await at the latest exhibition, presented by Pop Mart in collaboration with the National Museum of Singapore and the Singapore Tourism Board. This immersive visual spectacle takes you on a thought-provoking journey through six thematic zones reflecting different aspects of everyday life. After roaming through the zones, grab some exhibition-exclusive merchandise at the retail zone (available to ticket holders only!).
When: 12 December 2025 to 22 February 2026
How much: Tickets start from $14
Where: Skullpanda Cage-Uncage, National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897
Photography: Singapore Chinese Cultural CentreIf you ever wanted to discover the deep history of lion dance, the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s latest exhibition will scratch that itch. This special exhibition, prepared for Chinese New Year, features over 50 artefacts, photographs, posters, and figurines highlighting the significance of this art. You’ll spy eight lion heads representing the types of lion dance styles, including the southern lion dance, and the less common Hainan lion and Fujian green lion. Other zones are dedicated to the craft’s innovation and how it embraces diversity.
When: 11 December 2025 to 30 April 2026
How much: Free admission
Where: Tradition in Motion: Singapore’s Lion Dance Heritage, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, 1 Straits Boulevard, Singapore 018906
Photography: Peranakan MuseumIn celebration of Singapore’s 60th anniversary, the Peranakan Museum’s latest exhibition is all about the peacock and its symbolism in cultures across the world. The exhibition features over 100 works from the National Collection and lenders, from ceramics to textiles. A highlight of the exhibition is a holographic experience which brings the world of the peacock to life, allowing visitors to encounter various species of peacocks.
When: 31 October 2025 to 30 August 2026
How much: Tickets start from $6
Where: Peacock Power: Beauty and Symbolism Across Cultures, Peranakan Museum, 39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941
Photography: SentosaSurprise! Yoga isn’t just for the mornings; you can spend a tranquil evening basking in the golden hour sunset. For the first Sunday of every month, Sentosa welcomes you to pause and reconnect with yourself under the open sky. Guided by instructor Jodie Ang, relax as soothing music plays through headsets as you stretch your way to the new week.
When: Every first Sunday of the month; until March 2026; 6pm to 7pm
How much: Tickets start from $15
Where: Sunset Yoga: A soft reset at Sentosa, Southernmost Point, Palawan Island, Sentosa
Brachiosaurus Falls welcomes you into the experience. Photography: Benita LeeThe dinosaurs have taken over! Our misty Cloud Forest hosts prehistoric visitors you can get up close and personal with. Be prepared for life-sized animatronics and dinosaur sculptures scattered throughout the lush Cloud Forest, bringing the Jurassic World film franchise to life. These include a three-storey-tall brachiosaurus, a terrifying tyrannosaurus rex, and even baby dinosaurs in the petting zoo area. We visited Jurassic World: The Experience to give you the lowdown…
When: Ongoing; 9am to 9pm
How much: Tickets start from $22 for children and $26 for adults
Where: Jurassic World: The Experience, Cloud Forest, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
This weekend in Singapore is packed with exciting events and activities that promise fun for everyone!
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat kinds of weekend events can I find in Singapore?Singapore’s weekend lineup includes a diverse range of fun activities, from art exhibitions, live music and theatre shows to pop-up markets, food festivals, family-friendly attractions, fitness activities and cultural celebrations. There’s always something for every interest and age group each weekend.
Can I take public transport in Singapore on the weekend?Yes! Singapore's public transport system is fast, reliable, and stops by many landmarks. It's also fairly easy to navigate with your mobile map apps.
How do I avoid crowds on the weekend?Get tickets or make reservations in advance, and show up early to any free events in the city!
Crowds are a typical scene on the weekends and you might not be able to avoid all of them. However, you can try to attend during slightly off-peak hours so that crowds aren't as big.
Are there family-friendly weekend things to do in Singapore?Absolutely! Many weekend events in Singapore cater to families and children, from interactive exhibitions and outdoor festivals to themed pop-ups and museum experiences.
What are some tips for planning the perfect weekend in Singapore?Plan ahead by prioritising your favourite events, checking transport routes (MRT/bus timings), considering crowd levels at popular spots, and combining nearby activities to make the most of your time. Singapore’s public transport and walkable districts make weekend exploration convenient.