Joo Chiat Is Having a Car-Free Day Street Party With Free Admission & Complimentary Beverage

Name: Joo Chiat Car-Free Day street party
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Joo Chiat Road, spanning East Coast Road to Dunman Road

Joo Chiat Car-Free Day street party

Mention Joo Chiat, and everyone immediately envisions the iconic stretches of Peranakan shophouses in all sorts of vibrant shades. The neighbourhood is oft-visited by locals and tourists alike, but unfortunately a big percentage of the footfall is mainly for the vibes and photo ops.

To give the many varied businesses in the district the spotlight that they deserve, the Katong-Joo Chiat Business Association – in partnership with Weekend Brew Club, Enterprise Singapore, The Federation of Merchants’ Associations Singapore – is organising a free-to-attend street party. On 3rd October 2026, a stretch of Joo Chiat Road will be closed to traffic for Joo Chiat Car-Free Day, part of the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) World Car-Free Day 2026 programme. Explore over 80 local merchants in the district, and partake in activities which include kid- and pet-friendly highlights.

What’s happening during the Joo Chiat Car-Free Day street party?

Besides discovering and being able to support small homegrown businesses that you otherwise might not have known about, the Joo Chiat Car-Free Day street party will also be a rousing outdoor celebration spanning the entire stretch from East Coast Road to Dunman Road.

The street will be segmented into dedicated zones, leading you down a journey of different experiences:

Music Zone: Live music and performances to get the party vibes flowing
Kids Art Zone: Craft activities for families with little ones
Picnic Zone: A dining area with benches and seating, as well as an area of picnics
Fitness & Wellness Zone: Workout sessions and demos held by the sports studios in Joo Chiat
Pet Zone: Pet-friendly activities you can bring your furkids along for
Art, Food & Music Zone: An all-in-one space where you can grab a bite, enjoy some tunes, and admire art displays

Participating merchants for the Joo Chiat Car-Free Day street party

Here’s a look at some of the merchants in the district who will be participating in Joo Chiat Car-Free Day:

Sunday roast from Cheeers Bistro & Bar (left), pistachio latte from King Cart Coffee (right).
Image adapted from: @cheeers.sg & @kingscartcoffeesg via Instagram

Local musicians and live DJ acts will provide the groovy soundtracks while you savour bites, brews, and tipples from the likes of Cider Pit, Cheeers Bistro & Bar, King Cart Coffee, and Oyster House in the Music Zone.

Curiosium East’s hands-on play structures.
Image credit: @curiosium.asia via Instagram

Give your child a packed and engaging day out with educational play sessions led by Curiosium East, pottery workshops by 3Arts Pottery, and jazz dance classes by All That Jazz Dance Academy in the Kids Art Zone.

Dried beef mala biltong from Baggies Biltong (left), banana pie from Dona Manis (right).
Image adapted from: Baggie’s Deli, Eatbook

Tuck into hearty mains, savoury tidbits, and sweet treats from 808 Eating House, Baggies Biltong, Butcher Box, and Dona Manis in the Picnic Zone.

Fight Therapy’s Muay Thai session.
Image credit: Gymny

Then, try your hand at various workouts and fitness classes in the Fitness Zone, with demos led by Active Fitness Sugar Boxing, Ayu Yoga Joo Chiat, and Fight Therapy. On the wellness front, merchants like Life Chiropractic Centre and Strength & Recovery Zone by The Muscle Lab will also be present to share more about their services.

Dog essentials at Paw Mrkt.
Image credit: Irene Kamphuis via Google Maps

Treat your furchild like royalty at the Pet Zone, featuring merchants like Dapper Dogs pet grooming studio, Pawsible dog enrichment school, and pet supply stores The Pampered Pet Corner and Paw Mrkt selling pet food, toys, and accessories. The Gentle Vet will also be there if you have any pet care queries or wish to register your pet for a health check.

How do I register for the Joo Chiat Car-Free Day street party?

Entry to Joo Chiat Street Social is completely free and open to the public. But getting your hands on a Community Pass unlocks 2 complimentary beverages, and completing a simple interactive challenge gives you the chance to win a $5 merchant voucher which is then redeemable at participating Dunman Food Centre hawker stalls.

3Arts Pottery’s pottery-making and painting workshops.
Image credit: 3Arts via Facebook

There are 3 ways to snag a Community Pass:

Pre-event redemption: Spend min. $10 at any of the participating Katong-Joo Chiat merchants to claim a pass ahead of time.
Pre-event giveaway: Follow @weekendbrewclub on Instagram and keep an eye out for their “Like, Comment & Tag” giveaway post.
Onsite redemption: A limited number of passes will be available at the info, available on a first come, first served basis while stocks last. To redeem a pass, follow @weekendbrewclub, @kjcba_sg, and @invade.co on Instagram.

Support local & discover businesses in the Joo Chiat district

With so many diverse local businesses coming together to showcase what they offer, the event is sure to be a blast. But supporting them and helping to ensure that they can last in the long run doesn’t stop there.

The street party will also feature games and interactive challenges surrounding the theme of heritage – a nod to Joo Chiat’s rich history. Complete the activities, which will be dotted throughout the car-free street, and you’ll receive a $5 merchant voucher to shop at the participating businesses involved.

This means savings for us customers, and the businesses gain new fans because we took the time out of our day to check out their wares. All in all, it’s a great way to support local businesses while enjoying a car-free street party outing ourselves.