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.
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Image credit: Gardens by the Bay
Those looking to spruce up their feed can swing by Gardens by the Bay to catch the annual Tulipmania exhibition in the Flower Dome. The annual showcase of stunning beds of tulips will take on a Türkiye-inspired theme this year, and will shine the spotlight on the diverse civilisations that shaped the country’s culture.
Apart from the 65,000 tulips spanning 35 varieties, highlights include a 6m-tall Trojan horse from the Battle of Troy, as well as a faithful recreation of the Göbekli Tepe, which is widely considered to be the world’s oldest temple.
Admission: from $8/child & senior | $12/adult
Venue: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Flower Dome, Singapore 018953
Dates: 17th April-12th May
Image credit: Night at Orchard
Night at Orchard transforms the pedestrian walkway along Orchard Road into a shopping haven for the weekend. With over 40 booths, the pop-up night market promises to bring brands from around the world to one spot. At this edition, you’ll find handmade pet accessories, vintage digicams, and animal-themed jewellery.
Admission: Free
Venue: Along the stretch outside Ngee Ann City, Wisma Atria & ION
Dates: 25th-27th Apr
Time: 3pm-10pm
Image credit: Access Communications
Discover the brand’s new fragrance collection by Coty at the adidas Vibes pop-up – an immersive experience with interactive zones designed to enhance your mood and bring in positive vibes. There’ll be 6 Eau de Parfums to choose from, with options suitable for all genders, as well as exclusive promotions and complimentary gift kits up for grabs at the end. Enjoy an exclusive 20% off the new collection and free merch upon purchase of 2 bottles.
Admission: Free with registration
Venue: Plaza Singapura, Level 1 Atrium
Date: 25th-27th Apr
Time: 11am-9pm
Register for the adidas Vibes pop-up.
Image credit: Pet Expo
Attend the cutest paw-ty at Pet Expo 2025, featuring over 150 booths, carnival games, and educational workshops. You may be surprised, but pawrents can learn more about TCM for pets and how to read their communication style. Of course, if you’re looking to stock up on pet food or apparel, there’ll be plenty of options too.
Admission: From $5
Venue: Singapore Expo, Halls 5B & 6
Dates: 25th-27th Apr
Time: Fri 11am-8pm | Sat-Sun 10am-8pm
Find out more about Pet Expo 2025.
Image credit: Sing’theatre
Celebrating French arts and music is vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2025. Spanning a couple of weeks, events include:
Admission: Free & paid events
Venue: Multiple
Dates: 23rd Apr-8th Jun
Image adapted from: Flavours of Tomorrow Festival
Flavours of Tomorrow Festival is all about sustainable food innovation. If you’re wondering what the future of food may look like, check out the marketplace showcasing alternative proteins and the latest agri-food tech innovations. There’ll also be tasting menus, a food truck, a bouncy castle, interactive demos, and live performances.
Some of the brands you can look forward to tasting are Green Rebel, Dynameat, Angie’s Tempeh, and Meals in Minutes. Everything will be 100% plant-based.
Admission: Free
Venue: Geneo at Singapore Science Park
Dates: 25th-27th Apr
Time: 10am-7pm
To see really cool stuff from independent brands all around Asia, you’ve got to check out Public Garden. Some artists you can catch this weekend include a Thai ceramic artist, a handmade plush toys creator, and a mother-daughter duo that creates hand-embroided keychains.
Admission: Free
Venue: Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 403-404
Dates: 26th-27th Apr
Time: 1pm-7pm
Image credit: @soldejaneiro via Instagram
Bringing the Brazilian spirit and carefree vibes to a favourite coffee spot in SG is Sol de Janeiro’s Bum Bum Day Rave. Dance like no one’s watching to the tunes and beats of Brazilian music, indulge in limited-edition bakes inspired by their products, and go home with a whole bunch of samples.
Admission: Free
Venue: Acoustics Coffee Bar
Date: 26th Apr
Time: 1pm-7pm
You’re probably familiar with YouTrip, a handy multi-currency e-wallet that saves you the hassle of hitting up money changers ahead of travelling abroad. Frequent Malaysia visitors will be pleased to know that they’ve launched their MYR wallet, allowing users to exchange and lock in the most competitive Ringgit rates on the app with zero FX fees, anytime and anywhere.
One of the locations for YouTrip’s event activation is none other than Singaporeans’ beloved JB City Square.
To celebrate this launch, YouTrip is holding a series of pop-up events at 2 malls in JB. And don’t FOMO just ‘cause you’re residing in Singapore, as they’ll be arranging free bus rides to ferry YouTrip users over! So if you haven’t already, make sure to download YouTrip and sign up for an account today.
Image credit: YouTrip
Take note that the free bus rides will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 19th April to 11th May, shuttling you from Kranji MRT Station to Mid Valley Southkey and back. To secure a spot, sign up via a form that will be released on YouTrip’s Instagram Page and their SG Travel+Lifestyle Hacks Telegram channel on a weekly basis.
Once you’re there, you can look forward to event highlights like a Reaction Time game machine to win staycations and exclusive YouTrip merch, as well as blind boxes for new sign-ups plus a free S$5 credit to start you off.
Since you’re across the Causeway already, slot in a JB shopping spree while enjoying up to 10% exclusive cashback at stores like JD Sports, Decathlon, CARiNG Pharmacy, and Lotus’s supermarket when you spend with YouTrip there.
Event dates & locations:
18th-20th Apr: JB City Square
9th-11th May, 6th-8th Jun: Komtar JBCC
Time: 10am-10pm
Find out more about the YouTrip event in JB.
First, we had Hello Kitty and her fellow Sanrio friends; now we have Miffy’s Garden landing in a hot air balloon at the Terminal 3 departure hall. Apart from the giant display, there’s going to be a playground with a ball pit and bouncy castle, as well as a pop-up shop to buy cute merch.
Admission: Free
Venue: T3, Changi Airport
Dates: 14th Mar-12th May
If you need a fun distraction for the little ones, make a trip down to Rocketland in Aperia Mall. It’s an inflatable playground for kids to run riot in, as they whiz down slides and bounce all over mini obstacle courses. There are also a couple of activity stations for the kids to have a go at; they’ll be rewarded with goodies like balloons, ice cream, and tote bags for their efforts.
Entry is free too; you’ve just got to spend a minimum of $35 in a single receipt on weekdays at Aperia Mall for a 30-minute pass for 2 pax. Alternatively, you can simply pay $10 for an hour’s worth of playtime.
Admission: $10/pax
Venue: 12 Kallang Avenue, Aperia Mall Level 1 Main Atrium, Singapore 339511
Dates: 21st-26th Apr
Image credit: @uarmyhope via Instagram
Pull up to the stadium to see j-hope of BTS fame bringing his first solo world tour to SG – Hope On The Stage. For 2 nights, he’ll be performing live and connecting with fans through his solo hits like Chicken Noodle Soup and Blue Side.
Unfortunately, tickets are sold out, but you might be able to enjoy the concert for free from outside the stadium.
Tickets: From $198
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Dates: 26th-27th Apr
Time: 6pm
Image credit: Jazz Association – SG via Facebook
The Jazz Association Singapore Youth Orchestra will be celebrating UNSECO International Jazz Day with a free concert at Singapore Botanic Gardens. As a salute to SG60, the theme is “The Soundtrack of Our Lives”, where our top local musicians have put together an array of Singaporean songs like Shanty and The Ding Dong Song.
Admission: Free
Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Date: 27th Apr
Time: 5.30pm-7pm
You’ve been to cinemas for the movies; now, make your way to Golden Village for Singapore’s first-ever VR K-pop concert experience. An exclusive screening of HYPERFOCUS: TOMORROW X TOGETHER VR CONCERT features the Gen Z icons – SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, and HUENINGKAI – belting their songs in fantasy-like settings. Each ticket comes with 2 photocards and the first 250 ticketholders will also receive a limited-edition poster.
Admission: $39
Venue: GV Bugis+
Dates: 10th-27th Apr
Get tickets for HYPERFOCUS: Tomorrow X Together VR Concert.
Those in the know would have visited Battlebox before, a historical WWII bunker nestled in Fort Canning Park. Currently, there’s a Portals exhibition paying homage to the events that occurred in the past through interactive installations created by 7 local artists. Each room portrays how our nation fell when the British surrendered via displays that use art and technology to create sounds and visuals.
Admission: Free
Venue: Battlebox, Fort Canning Park
Dates: 28th Mar-29th Jun
You can’t quite go wrong with a mellow museum date, so make your way to the New Art Museum Singapore to catch its latest flavour of the month, Wonders of Nature. Like its name suggests, your camera roll will be blessed with a whole lotta green, and will showcase art pieces by 8 international artists such as Yayoi Kusama and Go Yayanagi.
Highlights include a huggable cacti inflatable nestled within a ball pit and an interactive Obliteration Room where you can “vandalise” artwork with stickers.
Admission: $18 | Free for kids under 7 & seniors over 60
Venue: 39 Keppel Road, New Art Museum Singapore, Singapore 089065
Dates: 5th Apr-26th Jul
Emerald City beckons as the award-winning musical WICKED makes its way to MBS. The Broadway version looks at the events in the Land of Oz from the POV of green-skinned Elphaba and bubble-blonde Glinda. Watch how their rivalry turns into friendship as you tap your feet to songs like No One Mourns the Wicked and The Wizard and I.
Admission: From $68
Venue: Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands
Dates: 19th Mar-27th Apr
Get tickets for WICKED.
Image adapted from: @nationalgallerysingapore via Instagram
National Gallery Singapore presents City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris – a new exhibition that brings to light the interactions and influences between the local and migrant artists in the French capital. Explore themes of identity, belonging, cultural exchange, and creativity from the POV of Asian artists who exhibited their work in Paris while living in the city during the 1920s-1940s.
Over 200 artworks including paintings, sculptures, and lacquerware will be on display, spread across 3 galleries.
Admission: From $15
Venue: National Gallery Singapore
Dates: 2nd Apr-17th Aug
Image adapted from: @artsciencemuseumsg via Instagram
The visionary Dutch fashion designer brings her creations to Singapore with an exhibition called Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses. Famously known for pioneering the use of 3D printing to create fashionable pieces, she blends science and art in her creations. She has brought over 140 looks and accessories, drawing inspiration from the natural world.
Admission: From $22/adult | $18/child
Venue: ArtScience Museum
Dates: 15th Mar-10th Aug
If you’ve ever wondered what’s the science behind what goes on in your brain, Mirror Mirror: Journey Into The Mind is the place to go. Apart from the stunning interactive installations, you’ll get to learn more about how the human mind works, exploring concepts like memories and dreams through 8 different zones.
Admission: From $22
Venue: ArtScience Museum
Dates: 8th Mar-6th Jul
“Is this a dagger which I see before me?” – famous words spoken by Macbeth. For more of such dramatic dialogues and an epic story of tragedy, catch Shakespeare in the Park – Macbeth, happening at Fort Canning Park next month. This year’s production boasts an elaborate set as high as 3 double-decker buses and features theatre actor Ghafir Akbar.
Admission: From $60
Venue: Fort Canning Park
Dates: 7th May-1st Jun
Time: 7.30pm
Get tickets for Shakespeare in the Park – Macbeth.
It’s back – Hendrick’s Sunset Cinema 2025, and this year it comes with some award-winning films you won’t want to miss. Highlights include The Substance featuring Demi Moore, Lee featuring Kate Winslet, and Conclave featuring Ralph Fiennes. Each ticket includes a gin-based cocktail or 2 non-alcoholic drinks, a deckchair seat, and wireless headphones. You also get to hop on a shuttle bus at the end of the night that will bring you off the island.
Admission: $44.80/pax
Venue: Tanjong Beach, Sentosa
Dates: 8th-25th May
Time: 5.30pm
Get tickets for Hendrick’s Sunset Cinema 2025.
Even if you aren’t privy to the world of musicals you’ve probably heard the name Andrew Lloyd Webber. One of his most famous productions, The Phantom of the Opera, will be showing in Singapore soon, featuring a cast of 37 performers. Set in 19th century Paris, the haunting love story revolves around a disfigured musical genius who falls obsessively in love with a young soprano.
Admission: From $93
Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Dates: 9th May-15th Jun
Get tickets for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera.
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 2025.
Cover image adapted from: Jazz Association – SG via Facebook, Pet Expo, Flavours of Tomorrow Festival
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