Things to do in Singapore today

If cute storybook-like animal paintings are something that you can appreciate, be sure to visit Wisps in the Enchanted Garden – the first solo art exhibition by Tokyo painter Saito Sho that’s being held outside of Japan. In special preparation of this showcase, the artist himself travelled to Singapore on a maiden visit and used his experiences as inspiration for his newest artworks – think pandas swimming in Marina Bay Sands’ infinity pool, the Merlion lounging on a beach, and familiar local motifs like the durian. Catch this whimsical showcase at I.F. Gallery till the end of May. Find out more here.

American pop rock band Plain White T’s has embarked on its Asia tour, with Singapore as one of its two stops. The Hey There Delilah singers will perform at the Foochow Building Event Hall for one night only, and fans can expect a nostalgic night singing to the band’s biggest hits. Tickets are priced from $99 and can be purchased here. 

The award-winning Broadway musical Wicked has arrived at our shores, and fans can join in the festivities at Marina Bay Sands. To celebrate the occasion, the Marina Bay Sands building will be illuminated in shades of green and pink – paying homage to Elphaba and Glinda – from March 20 to 22, 2025, from 7pm to 12am. Additionally, fans will have the opportunity to view the extravagant stage costumes worn by characters such as Glinda and Madame Morrible. This display can be found outside Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beer from now until April 7, 2025.  

Take this as a sign to refurnish your crib. The Amazing Home & Design 2025 features over 40 vendors, selling products from sofas and coffee tables to digital locks and bathroom accessories. Take advantage of the free interior design consultation – experienced designers will give recommendations and price quotes on your dream home. Details on the event can be found here.

One @ the Ballet explores the intricacies of the dance world, offering audiences a firsthand look at the entire creative process behind a performance. Experience how a choreographer develops a new dance piece and observe the small rituals that dancers perform before stepping on stage. Of course, you’ll also get to enjoy live performances up close. This event is presented in collaboration with Singapore Ballet, and more details can be found here. 

Whether you are a Punggol resident or not, the new Wonderlab in Punggol Digital District is worth a visit. Take a stroll through the Sensory Garden, where you can listen to the calls of native bird species and enjoy the fragrances of aromatic plants. Little ones can get creative by crafting solar-powered lanterns, designing colourful image collages, and making LED-powered flowers, as well as taking part in engaging storytelling sessions. There are also promotions going on in Punggol Coast Mall. Round off your day with live performances by local artists Shye and Jeff Ng, along with music groups from SIT.

Hold space for Wicked as the musical is arriving at our shores this March. Crowned as Broadway’s fourth longest-running production, Wicked follows the story of two witches, Elphaba and Galinda, in the time before and after Dorothy arrives in Oz. It delves into the intricate relationship between Elphaba, who transforms into the ‘Wicked Witch of the West’, and Galinda, who becomes ‘Glinda the Good’, while exploring the themes of identity and self-acceptance. Find out more about Wicked the musical in Singapore here.

Ask any Singaporean, and they will recognize the name Lee Kuan Yew. Hailed as Singapore’s founding father, Lee left behind an outstanding legacy, honoured in the 10 Years: Remembering LKY exhibition hosted by Instinc Space. This exhibition explores his visionary ‘Garden City’ concept for Singapore, showcasing works by local artists Boo Sze Yang, Justin Lee, and Yeo Shih Yun, alongside international artists Chang Hui Fang from Taiwan and Laudi Abilama from Lebanon. Find out more here.

It’s Dutch rabbit Miffy’s turn to spread the birthday joy with both travellers and casual visitors of Singapore’s Changi Airport at Terminal 3. The little white bunny is commemorating 70 years this 2025 – and specially abloom for the occasion is Miffy’s Garden at Changi Airport. The great centrepiece of Miffy’s Garden is a giant installation of Miffy standing next to a colourful hot air balloon, amidst a sea of red and yellow tulips. Not too far from that is Miffy’s Playground, an inflatable playland with a ball pit that kiddos can hop right into. You'll find more character-themed photo spots in the form of standees and staircase decals at Basement 2 of the terminal. Don't forget to check out the Miffy goodies up for grabs, including a keychain charm ($4.90), a set of three-in-one packing cubes and shoe bag ($12.90), and a mobile phone strap ($9.90). More designs will be added on each month so keep your eyes peeled for more merch drops. More information can be found here. 

Cherry blossoms are now abloom at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, with a slew of real cherry trees and accompanying Japanese-inspired displays. The latest edition is said to feature the largest number and widest variety of sakura trees compared to all past displays, with species like the early-blooming chishima-zakura, the Yoshino Shidare (Japanese weeping cherry), and the distinctly pink kawazu-zakura that’s making its first appearance here. This year’s event also places a special emphasis on Fukuoka’s hidden gems, so look forward to larger-than-life installations modelled after Kyushu’s majestic Kokura Castle and Fukuoka Castle’s Phantom Tower. Adding on to that are 130 glowing bamboo lanterns specially flown in from the actual Kokura Castle, striking red torii gates, and small wooden plaques bearing handwritten wishes.

This sakura display at Gardens by the Bay just started welcoming visitors on March 8, and will be running for almost a full month till April 6, 2025. Entry is priced at $12 for local adults. Find out more and get your tickets here.

It’s about to get wet and wild at Downtown East with the return of Songkran Festival. The month-long revelry brings Thailand’s iconic celebration to us at Wild Wild Wet, with live singing performances and exciting Muay Thai demo matches. The water festival features a giant inflatable maze to dash around in, and a dunk tank to douse your pals in water. Event tickets are priced from $22 for adults and $16 for children, and all passes come with a free Singha beer or Malee coconut water. More details can be found here.

Hop into the Easter spirit early with an epic egg hunt featuring 100 giant eggs scattered across Bird Paradise, each representing different bird habitats. Kids can also join the Ranger Buddies Eggs-pedition to discover C.O.U.R.A.G.E. life skills and take part in a digital Easter Eggs-ploration for cool rewards. Don’t miss the first-ever Avian Easter Parade on selected weekends, where colourful dancers take flight, and a special edition of the park’s Songbirds Keeper Talk to learn more about our feathered friends. Pro tip: be a WildPass holder and enjoy free entry for kids with every adult ticket from March 15 to April 20.

Sometimes the best way to beat the Singapore heat is with a dose of thrills and spills. After making waves at its debut last year, Kiztopia’s Splashtopia is back at Palawan Green, Sentosa for more splashin’ good fun with its biggest edition yet. This year’s pirate-themed water wonderland invites families to seas the moment (see what we did there?) with 10 massive, specially designed inflatables. Your mission? Team up with the Kiztopia Friends to fend off pesky pirates and take on Dr. Octo, a giant purple octopus, all while tackling obstacle courses, zooming down water slides, and uncovering treasure-filled surprises at every turn. And it's not just for the school holidays – Splashtopia runs from March 7 to 31, so there’s plenty of time to make a splash.

Experience the inner workings of the mind like never before in Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind, opening on March 1 at Marina Bay Sands. Created by Moment Factory, this immersive exhibition takes visitors through eight interactive rooms that explore themes such as memory, perception, and ego. Using innovative technology and artistic expression, the exhibit brings the intangible aspects of the human psyche to life in a visually stunning and thought-provoking way.

The Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar is undoubtedly one of the biggest Ramadan events happening every year, and this year’s rendition features over 500 stalls. These booths are either halal-certified or Muslim-friendly, selling items from festive clothes to yummy grub. Come hungry, as there are 150 F&B stalls to browse, including BFF Seafood, manned by local influencer Ridhwan Azman. More details can be found here.

The Ramadan celebrations begin on February 19 with Gemilang Kampong Gelam Ramadan Bazaar 2025, featuring over 80 F&B vendors including Satay Ummi and House of Lemang. The bazaar also includes craft workshops, where you can learn Arabic calligraphy at Erwan Bar’s workshop or create your own Dikir Barat puppets. Undoubtedly the star of the show, the Sultan Mosque Light Show will showcase symbolic imagery like date trees and music composed by local composer Sha’aban Yahya. Keep up to date with the event here.

A hero to some and a vandal to others, Banksy has sparked global intrigue with his provocative art since the ‘90s. While the man himself remains elusive, you can now explore his genius without leaving the city. For the first time in Singapore, The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits” Exhibition takes over the shiny new Fever Exhibition Hall on Scotts Road with over 200 pieces, from original prints to immersive installations. Unique to Singapore is a Walled Off Hotel-style entrance lobby inspired by Banksy’s 2017 boutique hotel project – the one famously dubbed as having ‘the worst view of any hotel in the world.’ Inside, you’ll find some of his greatest hits: the hauntingly satirical Dismaland installation, the iconic Flower Thrower print, and the striking Phone Booth sculpture. And who knows? With many clues scattered throughout, you might even crack the mystery of who Banksy really is. 

Book tickets here

After its run in Venice, Robert Zhao Renhui’s exhibition invites you to explore the lesser-known world of Singapore’s secondary forests – areas that have regrown after human-caused deforestation. Drawing on nearly a decade of research, Zhao encourages us to look past the city’s familiar skyline and dive into the complex ecosystems of these often-overlooked spaces. The exhibition features a mix of videos and sculptures, originally shown in its Venice debut, transforming SAM’s gallery into an immersive forest-like environment filled with sights, sounds, and stories. Zhao’s work brings these spaces to life, showing everything from sambar deer that escaped a zoo in the ‘70s to Japanese sparrowhawks stopping for a drink, and even a wild boar giving birth just outside Zhao’s apartment.

The stunning Gardens by the Bay is set to get even more magical this festive season. For the first time in Singapore, all your Disney and Pixar favourites are coming to life at the floral wonderland’s new Garden of Wonder showcase. As you stroll through Gardens by the Bay’s Floral Fantasy, you’ll be greeted by eight stunning themed topiaries featuring lovable characters like Winnie the Pooh, Ariel and Flounder from The Little Mermaid, and Mike and Sulley from Monsters, Inc. Get in on the magic here.

Held at Resorts World Sentosa, the Singapore edition of Harry Potter: Visions of Magic promises to be even bigger and better, with an additional 10,000 square feet of space for even more magical moments to unfold. Step into familiar scenes from the Potterverse including the Room of Requirement, Newt’s Menagerie, Ministry of Magic, and more, as special interactive technology and multimedia elements are weaved with captivating soundscapes to bring enchantment to us muggles. With realistic replicas of what you see in the movies, along with eye-catching illuminations, there are sure to be a ton of photo-worthy opportunities. Find out more here.

Batik, a timeless art form and symbol of Southeast Asian heritage, takes centre stage at the Peranakan Museum. This captivating exhibition shines a spotlight on the creative and entrepreneurial journeys of three remarkable Peranakan women from the bustling port city of Pekalongan, Indonesia. Meet Nyonya Oeij Soen King, her daughter-in-law Nyonya Oeij Kok Sing, and granddaughter Jane Hendromartono, each a batik master in her own right. Discover their inspiring stories through about 200 objects, including cherished family heirlooms and 60 stunning batik pieces from the 1890s to the 1980s. You can also explore batik’s evolution through time at the interactive stations. Then take a fun mobile quiz to uncover your personal batik style and score an exclusive bookmark to take home. Keep an eye out for exciting pop-up performances, hands-on craft activities, and engaging curator tours during your visit.