In case the increasing flurry of SG60-related promotions and deals hasn’t clued you in, we’ve got a little over a month before Singapore hits the big 60. As such, many attractions like the parks over at Mandai Wildlife Reserve are commemorating the occasion with celebrations of their own, and of course our beloved Gardens by the Bay has to get in on the act.
They’ve got a total of 4 events to put on your calendars if you’re looking for the perfect spot to enjoy the National Day festivities with the fam. Here’s what the gardens have lined up for visitors come August.
Even though i Light Singapore 2025 has come and gone, another dazzling exhibit to fill out your phone gallery with is SPARK. Happening from 31st July to 3rd August 2025, it’s a free installation that’ll bathe the Supertree Grove Lawn in a sea of lights, turning it into a sight to behold.
The light installation is the mesmerising brainchild of Dutch Artist Dan Roosegaarde, and is a reimagination of fireworks, a nod to the ones that’ll be lighting up the sky above the Padang on the big day itself. SPARK is also inspired by fireflies and stars; evident by the thousands of biodegradable light sparks flittering in the air.
Admission: Free
Date: 31st Jul-3rd Aug 2025
Time: 31st Jul-2nd Aug – 8pm-10pm | 3rd Aug – 9pm-10.30pm
Location: Supertree Grove Lawn
There’s no type of flower more synonymous with the Little Red Dot than orchids, and we’ve got a certain Vanda Miss Joaquim to thank for that. The Flower Dome concurs, and it’ll play host to the Orchid Extravaganza floral display throughout August.
Visitors to this vibrantly-hued exhibit can expect to marvel at all different kinds of orchids, as they’re arranged throughoutfully to create uniquely Singaporean centrepieces. Ones to capture in your viewfinder include an orchid interpretation of the gardens’ Supertrees, a floral tribute to the country’s Peranakan culture, and faithful recreations of artist Lee Hock Moh’s intricate orchid paintings.
Admission: From $8/child | $12/adult
Date: 1st-31st Aug 2025
Time: 9am-9pm, Daily
Location: Flower Dome
Of course, a National Day shindig at GBTB can’t be complete without their annual National Day Concert. Done in collaboration with MediaCorp, this year’s concert theme is “Ties that Bloom”, which celebrates the sense of belonging and camaraderie we share with our fellow countrymen, friends, and family.
By the way, the concert lineup is pretty stacked from the looks of it. Expect performances by some of Singapore’s most iconic artistes, such as Kit Chan, Taufik Batistah, Hady Mirza, and Charlie Lim.
Admission: Free
Date: 3rd August 2025
Time: 7.30pm-9pm, fringe activities start from 4.30 onwards
Location: The Meadow
In case you didn’t manage to snag tickets to this year’s NDP, you can still catch the action live from GBTB. That’s because it will be one of the satellite sites in the Marina Bay precinct where everyone is invited to watch a live telecast of the parade.
Other fringe activities that’ll fuel your evening include live performances by the famous Cathay busker Jeff Ng and Singapore’s largest jazz group The Jazzlings, as well as snack booths, art installations, and childhood games to immerse yourself in.
Admission: Free
Date: 9th August 2025
Time: 4.15pm-9pm
Location: The Meadow
With National Day just teetering over the horizon, there’s no shortage of SG60-themed events and activities to look forward to in the coming month. If you’ve yet to make plans though, consider swinging by GBTB; it’s got everything you need for a whole day of family fun while you soak in the festive spirit while you’re dressed in red and white.
For more things to do in SG in the meantime:
Cover image adapted from: Choo Yut Shing via Flickr, SG60, Gardens by the Bay
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