Things to do this weekend in Singapore
Kid-friendly activities, live performances, and fun workshops – there’s plenty of fun to be had in the coming weeks. So, open your calendars and bookmark these things to do this weekend in Singapore.
Table of Contents
- Things to do this weekend in Singapore
- 1. ShopperLink 5th Birthday Celebrations
- 2. Fire Disco: Second Edition
- 3. Heineken Afterwork: First Sip House
- 4. GO Malaysia Fair 2026
- 5. Food Republic Mummy-Me Bestie Bracelets
- 6. Weekend Brew Club
- 7. Museum of Ice Cream Singapore Magic Bubble Science Lab
- 8. Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue
- 9. Singapore Cable Car Pokémon Day-to-Night Adventure
- 10. Roald Dahl’s The BFG
- 11. Van Gogh Inside 2026: Love, Vincent
- 12. 555 Mart
- 13. Flesh and Bones: The Art of Anatomy
- 14. Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular World Tour
- 15. Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
- 16. Chagee x ACM Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie
– New events in Singapore this week –
1. ShopperLink 5th Birthday Celebrations
9th-24th May
Image adapted from: ShopperLink
Heads up if you’re a ShopperLink app user, and listen up even if you’re not – the ShopperLink 5th birthday celebrations begin this weekend, and you’re in for a whole lot of fun and prizes.
ICYMI, the ShopperLink app nets you points at most, if not all, HDB malls; they’re celebrating their birthday across 7 different ones over the next couple of weekends.
Complete 3 challenges at the festivals to redeem a limited-edition plate, and the top challenger from each mall will get to compete for the prize of a $200 supermarket voucher at the finals on 24th May. There will be lucky draws too, with prizes sponsored by mall tenants.
Image credit: ShopperLink
Then, at the dates and locations listed below, you can try to guess how many cake plushies are inside the display, and get in the running for a gift bundle worth $100.
- 4th-10th May: Canberra Plaza, Kampung Admiralty, Woodlands North Plaza
- 11th-17th May: Anchorvale Village, Oasis Terraces
- 18th-24th May: Limbang Shopping Centre, Plantation Plaza
To score a freebie just for downloading the app and signing up, head to any of the pop-up booths happening at the following CCs:
- 9th & 10th May: Anchorvale Community Club & One Punggol
- 16th & 17th May: Senja-Cashew Community Club & Buangkok Community Club
- 23rd & 24th May: Woodlands Community Club
Download the ShopperLink app (iOS | Android) and get the full deets on the ShopperLink 5th anniversary celebrations. Check out Plantation Plaza’s Facebook page for more HDB Mall happenings.
Date: 9th May-24th May
Time: 12pm-3pm (Anchorvale Village, Canberra Plaza, Kampung Admiralty, Limbang Shopping Centre, Oasis Terraces, Plantation Plaza), 5pm- 8pm (Woodlands North Plaza)
2. Fire Disco: Second Edition
9th May
Image credit: Club Vox Singapore via Tagvenue
Party animals who used to paint the town red in the 90s, this one’s for you. Dubbed Fire Disco: Second Edition, Club Vox’s tribute to the legendary Fire Disco will once again be held at Suntec City and will look to emulate the overwhelming success of their first Fire Disco event. They’re shaking things up this time, with 2 different experiences guests can choose from.
Swing by from 6pm to 10.30pm to feel the breeze as you bust a move at an outdoor party, or head in from 9pm onwards for a classic night out featuring retro dance hits and old-school hip hop. What’s more, DJs from Fire Disco’s heydays will be spinning all night long; look out for a certain DJ ANIL who flew back from New Zealand just to reprise his role behind the decks.
Get tickets to Fire Disco: Second Edition.
Admission: From $25/pax
Venue: 3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City, #03-308, Sky Garden
Date: 9th May 2026
Time: 6pm till late
3. Heineken Afterwork: First Sip House
Now till 16th May
Image adapted from: Heineken
If you’re one for a post-work tipple, look no further than Heineken Afterwork: First Sip House. It’s a pop-up over at 36 Keong Saik Road, where you get to enjoy 4 playful bar bites and beer pairings, along with cohesion-worthy activities to jio your colleagues for.
To whet your appetite, expect to gobble up a combo of Tangy Tuna Tartare and a Soju Bomb of Heineken Original and Omija berry, while the potent pairing of Beef Short Rib Tacos and Heineken Michelada is sure to satisfy. Afterwards, have a go at an impromptu art jamming session, and learn how to pour a glass of Heineken; their new StarMark Glass is even yours to keep if you manage to nail down a perfect pour.
Get tickets to Heineken Afterwork: First Sip House.
Admission: Free, with paid tickets for $21/pax
Venue: 36 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089143
Date: Now till 16th May 2026
Time: Wed-Thu 5pm-11pm | Fri 5pm-12am | Sat 12pm-12am (Closed from Sun-Tue)
4. GO Malaysia Fair 2026
8th-10th May
Image credit: GO Malaysia Fair via Facebook
Should you be planning a getaway to our neighbour’s soon, pop by the GO Malaysia Fair 2026 to get some itinerary inspo. This year, they’re shining the spotlight on East Malaysia’s Sarawak, which is home to postcard-worthy landscapes, and rich indigenous culture, making it a family-friendly destination just in time for the June holidays.
Apart from learning more about destinations such as Kuching and Sabah’s many islands, you can also indulge in Malaysian delicacies like Cendol, Laksa, Nasi Lemak, and Kampua right here. There are also craft workshops to try your hand at, along with storytelling sessions and live performances that showcase the vibrant culture of East Malaysia.
Admission: Free
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Atrium, Level 1, Tower 1 & 2, Singapore 039593
Date: 8th-10th May 2026
Time: 11am-9pm, Daily
5. Food Republic Mummy-Me Bestie Bracelets
Now till 24th May
Image credit: Food Republic
Taking a page out of the Swifties’ book is Food Republic. This Mother’s Day season, a couple of their food courts will be playing host to the Mummy-Me Bestie Bracelets experience. On Sundays, simply spend a minimum of $13 in a single receipt at any stall, and you’ll be able to head over to their Bracelet Making Booth for a cute DIY activity to commemorate your everlasting bond.
Image credit: Food Republic
For an even sweeter memento, happening only on 10th May 2026 at Food Republic’s VivoCity outlet, spend at least $30 across 3 same-day receipts to register for a photoshoot experience with mom. Each set of receipts entitles 2 pax to get glammed up to shoot 3 themed photos with a professional photographer.
Mummy-Me Bestie Bracelets experience
Venue: Various Food Republic outlets across Singapore
Date: Now till 24th May 2026
Time: Sun 2pm-5pm
The Real Jade: Photoshoot with Mom
Venue: 1 HarbourFront Walk, VivoCity, #03-01, Singapore 098585
Date: 10th May 2026
Time: 1pm-5pm
6. Weekend Brew Club
9th-10th May
For an alternative to your usual lazy Sunday coffee runs, head on over to the Weekend Brew Club that’s happening over 3 weekends in May. It’s a coffee-themed festival that’s packed with carnival games, live music, and workshops to dabble in, but of course, you won’t want to miss out on their signature coffee buffet.
Image credit: @weekendbrewclub via Instagram
Entry to the festival is free, but you’ll have to spend at least $5 at its participating merchants to indulge in their free-flow coffee buffet; it even comes with a complimentary mug to take home. If you’re not hot on the brews, there are other non-caffeinated things to keep you busy; snap a pic at the on-site photo booths, try your hand at games, or just jam out to the live DJ acts.
Admission: Free
Venue: Kim Keat Palm, 22 Lor 7 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310022
Date: 9th-10th May 2026
Time: 9am-3pm
7. Museum of Ice Cream Singapore Magic Bubble Science Lab
1st-29th May
Image credit: Museum of Ice Cream
For a kid-friendly day out that’s equal parts fun and educational, look no further than Museum of Ice Cream Singapore‘s Magic Bubble Science Lab. It’s a neat 30-minute workshop that introduces children to the wondrous science of colours through a bunch of hands-on experiments.
Young scientists-to-be will don lab coats and goggles to learn about the science behind chemical reactions and colour creation. You can either choose to purchase tickets for the experience as a standalone workshop for $25, or bundle it with a visit to the museum’s playfully pink playspace and unlimited ice cream for $67.
Get tickets to Magic Bubble Science Lab.
Admission: From $25/pax
Venue: 100 Loewen Road, Museum of Ice Cream Singapore, Singapore 248837
Date: 1st-29th May 2026
Time: 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
8. Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue
24th Apr-13th Sep
Families with kids obsessed with the blocky wonder of Minecraft, you’ll be able to step into the game’s Overworld at Mandai Wildlife Reserve. The new Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue is here to stay all the way till September, and Minecraft fans of all ages will be in for a treat.
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
This indoor, hour-long experience has it all, from immersive projections, theatrical sets, photo spots, and motion-tracking gameplay for an impromptu workout. You’ll start off in the Minecraft Forest and venture through the game’s various biomes, gathering resources and spotting iconic Minecraft mobs like the panda, sheep, and Iron Golem along the way.
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Each visitor will be equipped with an Orb of Interaction, which allows them to shape the blocky world around them and influence the outcome of their adventure, making each visit unique. Before you go, swing by the Trading Outpost to snag a cool keepsake, as well as a highly coveted in-game cape.
Right now, Mandai Wildlife Reserve is having a special opening promotion for the experience; you can get tickets to both the Minecraft Experience and Exploria for just $61.10/adult and $49.60/child.
Get tickets to the Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue.
Admission: From $46/adult | $40/child
Venue: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Green Canvas at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Singapore 729826
Date: 24th April-13th September 2026
Time: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm | Sat-Sun 10am-8pm
9. Singapore Cable Car Pokémon Day-to-Night Adventure
Now till 21st Jan 2027
The Singapore Cable Car’s receiving a makeover this holiday season with their new Pokémon Day-to-Night Adventure campaign. They’ve decked out both the interior and exterior of their cabins with 5 different Pokémon-themed designs, featuring fan-favourites like Pikachu, Eevee, and Charmander.
Image credit: Mount Faber Leisure Group
Each ticket comes with a complimentary Pikachu sun visor too. But when the sun’s down and you board the cable car at 7.45pm, you’ll be given a UV torchlight to reveal even more hidden Pokémon on the cabin’s ceiling.
There are also adorable photo ops at Mount Faber Peak, so feel free to snap away with the Pokémon companions here, set against the backdrop of scenic hilltop views. Don’t leave without a memento either; we spotted merch like glow-in-the-dark t-shirts (from $29), trading cards (from $6.90), and DIY keychains (from $15) all up for grabs.
Admission: $33/adult, $22/child
Venue: Mount Faber Peak
Date: 22nd Nov 2025-21st Jan 2027
Opening hours: 8.45am-9.30pm, Daily
– New shows, concerts & exhibitions in Singapore this week –
10. Roald Dahl’s The BFG
Now till 9th May
Image credit: SISTIC
If you’ve not heard, Roald Dahl’s beloved childhood classic, The BFG, has gotten a stage adaptation that’s as whimsical as its book counterpart, and it’s making a stop right here in Singapore. Relive the story of the young orphan Sophie, who finds herself captured by a giant and whisked away to Giant Country.
Image credit: Marc Brenner
But she soon finds out that her captor’s none other than the titular Big Friendly Giant who refuses to munch on humans, unlike his savage compatriots. Together, Sophie and her new friend attempt to put a stop to their carnivorous antics, and the audience is invited to tag along through immersive storytelling, spectacular sets, and masterful puppetry.
Get tickets to Roald Dahl’s The BFG.
Admission: From $48/pax
Venue: 1 Esplanade Drive, Esplanade Theatre, Singapore 038981
Date: Now till 9th May 2026
Time: Wed-Fri 7pm | Sat 2.30pm, 7pm | Sun 2.30pm (9th May Sat 11am, 3pm)
11. Van Gogh Inside 2026: Love, Vincent
25th Apr-31st May
Image credit: GROUNDSEESAW
The folks over at GROUNDSEESAW are well-known for their wonderfully immersive installations, and this time’s no different. Following the success of past Van Gogh-themed exhibitions like the one at Sentosa a couple years back, they’re presenting their take on the world of post-impressionism with Van Gogh Inside 2026: Love, Vincent.
Image credit: GROUNDSEESAW
You’ll want to get your camera out for this one; the exhibition will bring visitors on a journey into the famous Dutch artist’s world, with stunning tributes to some of his most popular works like Starry Night and Sunflowers. Expect to be wowed with floor-to-ceiling projections, interactive elements, and delve deep into the post-impressionist painter’s psyche.
Get tickets for Van Gogh Inside 2026: Love, Vincent.
Admission: From $28/pax
Venue: 600 North Bridge Road, Parkview Square, Level 3, Singapore 188778
Date: 25th April-31st May 2026
Time: 10am-5pm, Daily
12. 555 Mart
Now till 17th May
The Heartware Store & Gallery in Joo Chiat has been home to quirky exhibits like the Ikuiku Love Hotel, and this time’s no different. This April, visitors can explore the 555 Mart when they pop by, whose name is a cheeky reference to the Thai internet lingo for “LOL”. Inside, you’ll find comically coloured groceries, but don’t go checking them out
Spot neon-hued fruits to sauce bottles and cans featuring risograph prints by Nanthawan Jamsai, the Thai artist behind the exhibition. Apart from snapping pictures for the ‘Gram, don’t forget to bring home a memento; merch like a cigarette box sticker pack ($20), hand-drawn name tags ($15), and ramen cup keychains ($8.50) are all up for grabs.
Admission: Free
Venue: 350B Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427598
Date: Now till 17th May 2026
Opening hours: 12pm-7pm, Daily
13. Flesh and Bones: The Art of Anatomy
Now till 16th Aug
If you’re a fan of museum dates, head on over to the ArtScience Museum to have a gander at Flesh and Bones: The Art of Anatomy, which is here to stay all the way till 16th August 2026. It’ll give you the bare-bones on what it’s like to be a human, through installations that’ll have you digging deeper as to what’s going on within the bags of flesh we call our bodies.
Image credit: ArtScience Museum
The Network Within is one that’s sure to catch your eye with its intricate system of blood vessels, while Evolver, narrated by Cate Blanchett, is an immersive audiovisual experience that follows a breath of oxygen as it courses through the body.
Always By My Side (2023) by Amanda Heng.
Image credit: Aditi Kashyap
The exhibition also houses 20 actual specimens of the human body which are part of NTU’s Silent Mentor programme. Do take the time to read reflections from med school students, who profess their respect and empathy for donors who’ve offered their bodies to science.
Get tickets to Flesh and Bones: The Art of Anatomy.
Admission: From $19.50/pax
Venue: 6 Bayfront Avenue, ArtScience Museum, Level 3, SIngapore 018974
Date: Now till 16th August 2026
Opening hours: Sun-Thu 10am-7pm | Fri-Sat 10am-9pm
14. Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular World Tour
24th Mar-10th May
Image credit: Danny Kaan
The legendary Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular World Tour will be making a stop right here in Singapore this March, and it’s one that fans of the world’s longest-running musical won’t want to miss.
Image credit: Danny Kaan
The sense of scale is mighty apparent; the production will sport an expanded staging designed for large venues like Marina Bay Sands’ Sands Theatre, along with a cast and orchestra of over 65 performers. Based on Victor Hugo’s 1862 epic with sweeping themes of justice, love, sacrifice, and redemption, you’ll want to get your tissues out for iconic Les Misérables tunes such as I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, and One Day More.
Get tickets to Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular World Tour.
Admission: From $103/pax
Venue: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands, Sands Theatre, B1-69/70, Singapore 018971
Date: 24th March-10th May 2026
Show timings: Tue-Fri 8pm | Sat 2pm & 8pm | Sun 1pm & 6.30pm
15. Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
13th Feb-30th Jun
Something huge’s gracing the IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay. English Artist David Hockney has transformed the space into his own visual playground titled Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away).
Image credit: IMBA
Like its name suggests, the showcased works show how the artist has continually challenged the way we see the world, across painting, photography, drawing, and digital media. He taps on large-scale projections, layered sound design, and dynamic spatial design to show how scale, proximity, and attention can turn everyday moments extraordinary.
Get tickets to Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away).
Admission: From $32/adult | $22/child & senior
Venue: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, IMBA Theatre, #01-23, Singapore 018953
Date: 13th February-30th Jun 2026
Time: 5.30pm-10pm, Daily
16. Chagee x ACM Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie
28th Jan-7th Jun
Image credit: Chagee x ACM
Tea lovers who can’t get enough of Chagee’s famous brews, you’ll be glad to know that the Chinese teahouse chain is hosting a whole exhibition that tantalises more than just your tastebuds.
Done in collaboration with the Asian Civilisations Museum and Singapore Tourism Board, the Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie’s an experience that engages all 5 senses, plus an extra one dubbed the “sense of thought”. It’s split into 5 different sensory zones – you’ll get to take in the various aromas of brewed tea, pick up archaic tools used to make tea 300 years ago, and indulge in an ASMR-like installation featuring the sounds of making tea.
Get tickets to Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie.
Admission: From $12/pax
Venue: 1 Empress Place, Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore 179555
Dates: 28th January-7th June 2026
Opening hours: Sat-Thu 10am-7pm | Fri 10am-9pm
Find things to do in Singapore this weekend
We’re sure you have more than enough activities to fill your upcoming weekend. If not, check out our ultimate list of things to do in Singapore or the best attractions and activities in Singapore. If you’re looking for pretty places to snap lots of photos, hit up these Instagrammable places in Singapore while you’re at it.
And those looking to plan their calendars in advance can check out our full list of upcoming live performances in 2026.
Cover image adapted from: GO Malaysia Fair via Facebook, Club Vox Singapore via Tagvenue, TAP Group
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