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We’re officially in the second half of 2025, and to celebrate that, it’s festivals galore in July! From catching a vibe and finding your tribe at Glow Festival by Prudential 2025 to cheering on your favourite team and celebrating their goals at the Singapore Festival of Football, there’s no shortage of events to catch this month.
Skechers Sundown Festival 2025
July starts off loud with Skechers Sundown Festival 2025, as the festival returns for its 13th edition. Hosted at Haw Par Villa, their largest venue yet, party along to performances by 40 international and regional artists across three dynamic stages, including those from headline artists HWASA and Tilly Birds, just to name a few.
But the festival is more than just music. Experience various activities like talks, workshops, and marketplace shopping at the Gaia Zone, with the festival celebrating sustainability. And don’t forget to get your fill of food as Skechers Sundown Festival offers up a host of food vendor options like Warabimochi Kamakura and The Flying Squirrel.
🗓️Date: 4 to 6 July 2025
📍Location: Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Rd, Singapore 118628
💲Price:
| Advanced Sales | At the Door Sales | VIP Access |
| 1 Day GA Pass – S$80 | 1 Day GA Pass – S$100 | 1 Day GA Pass – S$138 |
| 2 Day GA Pass – S$140 | 2 Day GA Pass – S$238 | |
| 3 Day GA Pass – S$220 | 3 Day GA Pass – S$338 |
⏰Time: 4pm to 10.30pm
Tickets for the festival can be purchased from the official Skechers Sundown Festival website. Be sure to also check out our full article on it, which includes more details on the festival.
Glow Festival by Prudential 2025
With Glow Festival by Prudential 2025 arriving this July, now is the time to start your wellness journey. Now in its fourth year, the festival is bringing its biggest, boldest, and most immersive experience yet with its line of programmes.
Highlights include Sunrise Rave Runs, where you’ll go on group runs while powered by a curated DJ lineup before rewarding yourself with a speciality coffee and Croclair (croissant + éclair) from local bakery LUME.
You can also check out body fitness classes by headliners like Dylan Werner (yoga & breathwork) and Olivia May (elite sprinter + trainer), or workshops by professionals such as Dr Martha Tara Lee (self-love) and Dr Lee Chuen Peng (sleep) to further enrich yourself. But that’s just scratching the surface of what you can experience at the festival.
🗓️Date: 5 to 13 July 2025
📍Location: Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
💲Price:
- S$30 (General Admission)
- S$50 (VIP tickets)
- Various prices for the programmes
To see the full list of programmes and buy tickets for Glow Festival by Prudential 2025, visit their official website.
CellarFiesta 2025
No July would be complete without CellarFiesta—and 2025 is no different. Back for its fourth edition, CellarFiesta 2025 will be Singapore’s largest alcohol festival yet, where free samples, exciting experiences, and unbeatable deals come together under one roof!
This year, the booziness is being dialled to the max with over 160 brands showcasing the best in beer, wine, spirits, and much, much more. But fret not if you’re a teetotaler. CellarFiesta 2025 is also featuring non-alcoholic drinks, from refreshing mixers to zero-proof alcohol and most importantly: anti-hangovers.
🗓️Date: 11 to 13 July 2025
📍Location: Hall 404, Suntec City Convention Centre, 1 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039593
💲Price: Free
⏰Time: 12pm to 10pm (12 to 13 July) and 12pm to 9pm (14 July)
If that sounds like a good time, register for the festival with zero charge at Cellarbration Singapore’s website. And for more information, check out their socials on Instagram and TikTok.
PAssionArts Festival 2025
PAssionArts Festival returns again this year, bringing heartland residents a diverse range of activities that help uncover what their neighbourhood is truly about. Unfolding across more than 60 festival villages, look forward to a host of uniquely local experiences and artistic tributes, like Kebun Baru’s Giant Birdcage art installation and live performances at Keat Hong and Tampines Central.
🗓️Date: 12 July to end September 2025
📍Location: Various locations
Visit the PAssionArts socials on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates for PAssionArts Festival 2025’s programmes.
Sentosa GrillFest 2025
Sand, sea, and smoky flavour adventures—if you’re craving any of these vibes, then Sentosa GrillFest 2025 is perfect for you! This year’s festival is its biggest one yet, with over 35 vendors and 39 participating F&B brands; there’ll be something sizzling on for everyone.
Brand-new highlights include the GrillHouse, letting you fire up the grill to cook a variety of premium ingredients yourself, and the Marketplace—where chefs take the reins and cook them to perfection for you. Tons of mouthwatering eats await at every experience, so come and bond by the beachside at Sentosa GrillFest 2025!
🗓️Date: 17 July to 10 August 2025 (Every Friday to Sunday)
📍Location: Siloso Beach
💲Price: Free
⏰Time: 4pm to 10.30pm
Want to know more about Sentosa GrillFest 2025? Visit the festival’s official page and follow Sentosa on Instagram and Facebook. Or, read our article on it!
Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art
Building on the first phase of the exhibition, which opened in December 2024, the next sections of the National Gallery’s Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art are set to open sometime in July, right before Singapore’s 60th birthday, with over 400 artworks and artefacts.
From iconic masterpieces to rarely seen treasures of the National Collection, come and find out how this long-term exhibit traces the diverse lives, practices, and perspectives of the artists who have made, taught, shared, and lived art in our little red dot.
🗓️Date: Now (DBS Singapore Gallery 1 is open. Gallery 2, 3 and other spaces across Level 2 will reopen fully on 17 July 2025)
📍Location: Level 2, DBS Singapore Gallery, City Hall Wing, National Gallery, Singapore 178957
💲Price: Free for Singaporeans and PRs
⏰Time: 10am to 7pm
Be the first one to know when the exhibit fully opens by checking out the National Gallery’s website, along with their socials on Instagram and TikTok. And you can be sure that we’ll be checking it out ourselves, so stay tuned for our article on it!
Candlelight Concerts in July
July 2025 brings a new set of Candlelight Concerts to enjoy, and among them, we think you might enjoy this one! This July, the Beatles take the spotlight in Candlelight: Tribute to the Beatles, where The Arts House is transformed into an enchanting multi-sensory musical experience featuring iconic hits from the band, like Yellow Submarine and Hey Jude.
🗓️Date: 18 July 2025 (Candlelight: Tribute to the Beatles)
📍Location: The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Ln, Singapore 179429 (Candlelight: Tribute to the Beatles)
💲Price: Various prices
⏰Time: 9pm to 10:05pm
You can experience Candlelight: Tribute to the Beatles from its official page. There are also plenty of other performances in July to discover on the Candlelight Concerts website, so take your pick!
Singapore Oceanarium
This July, dive into the newly opened Singapore Oceanarium, now bigger, bolder, and bursting with life. Featuring a sea’s worth of marine animals across 22 stunning zones, it’s an immersive journey through the depths of the ocean without ever leaving Sentosa.
Beyond the wonders of the waters from past to present, Singapore Oceanarium doubles as a hub of learning, deepening understanding through multisensory storytelling and immersive digital displays. So as soon as it resurfaces, embark on a brand-new voyage where the former S.E.A. Aquarium once stood.
🗓️Date: Opens on 23 July
📍Location: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
💲Price:
| Singapore Resident | Non-Resident | |||
| Peak* | Non-Peak | Peak* | Non-Peak | |
| Adult(ages 13 – 59 years old) | S$49 | S$42 | S$55 | S$50 |
| Child(ages 4 – 12 years old) | S$49 | $35 | S$43 | S$39 |
| Senior(ages 60 and above) | S$39 | $35 | S$43 | S$39 |
* Peak refers to Saturday, Sunday, Singapore Public Holiday and full month of June and December.
⏰Time: 10am to 7pm
Can’t wait to sink in? Check out the Singapore Oceanarium’s website and socials on Instagram and TikTok, or head over to our full article for all the deep-dive details!
Singapore Festival of Football
Football season gets underway in August, but did you know you can get an early look right here in Singapore? Singapore Festival of Football returns once again to the National Stadium, boasting three new continental giants who will be stepping onto the pitch.
AC Milan, Arsenal, and Newcastle will go head-to-head over two match days, giving Singaporeans a glimpse of what Premier League and Champions League matchdays are like. And if you are an Arsenal fan, you can get even more of the team by checking out their open training session.
🗓️Date:
- 23 July 2025: Arsenal FC vs AC Milan
- 25 July 2025: Arsenal FC Open Training
- 27 July 2025: Arsenal FC vs Newcastle United FC
📍Location: National Stadium, 1 Stadium Dr, Singapore 397629
💲Price: Seat tickets start at S$108, Open Training Session tickets are priced at S$32
⏰Time:
- 23 July 2025: 7.30pm
- 25 July 2025: 6pm
- 27 July 2025: 7.30pm
You can grab tickets for either matchday and the open training session over at the Ticketek Singapore website before reading our dedicated article for more information.
HoYo FEST 2025
HoYo FEST 2025 arrives this July 2025, celebrating all things HoYoverse! Happening simultaneously in six cities across Southeast Asia, the event is introducing an Artist Alley for the first time alongside onsite activities that include themed booths inspired by fans’ favourite HoYoverse games.
Check out the new Stage Segment as well, which is set to have activities, cosplay showcases, and performances at the event.
🗓️Date: 24 July to 27 July 2025
📍Location: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 406CXD
💲Price:
| Ticket Category | Price | Notes |
| 1-Day Pass | S$14 | 1-Day Unlimited Access. Entry Access Starts at 11am |
| 3-Day Pass | S$32 | 3-Day Unlimited Access. Entry Access Starts at 11am |
| 1-Day Fast Pass | S$48 | 1-Day Unlimited Access. Early Access Starts at 10am Priority Access to the HoYoverse Experience Zone, All HoYoverse Game Booths & HoYo FEST Photo Booth Guaranteed Freebies at All HoYoverse Game Booths HoYo FEST 2025 Exclusive Commemorative Passport ×1 HoYo FEST 2025 Exclusive Lanyard with DIY ID Holder ×1 Lucky Draw Ticket ×1 |
| Child (6 years old or below) | Free Entry | Children under 6 years old can enter for free when accompanied by a parent or guardian with a valid entry ticket. Must present a valid identification card for verification. |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) | 50% Discount | Enjoy a 50% discount on any event ticket. Must present a valid Person with Disabilities Concession Card for verification |
⏰Time: 10am to 8pm
Tickets for HoYo FEST 2025 can be purchased from the official HoYo Fest website. For more details about the festival, take a look at our article on it.
SPARK by Daan Roosegaarde
After lighting up cities like Bilbao, London, and Melbourne, Daan Roosegaarde’s SPARK finally lands in Southeast Asia for the very first time at Gardens by the Bay, so don’t miss this chance to catch the mesmerising experience right here in Singapore.
In celebration of 60 years of strong bilateral ties between us and the Netherlands, experience four magical nights as thousands of silent, floating and biodegradable light sparks drift across the Supertree Grove Lawn—moving with the wind like fireflies, birds in flight, or constellations overhead.
🗓️Date: 31 July to 3 August 2025
📍Location: Supertree Grove Lawn, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
💲Price: Free
⏰Time: 8pm to 10pm (31 July to 2 August), 9 to 10:30pm (3 August)
For more information about this poetic display, check out Studio Roosegaarde’s website and their socials on Instagram and Facebook.
By the way, 1 July is SAF Day—but we’ll be celebrating the occasion and our servicemen all month long! We’re hosting discounted family photo shoots for NSFs, active NSmen, and regulars. So if you or someone you know who’s serving is interested, head over to the DMNC Studio Instagram and get in touch via DMs!
Like any of the selections we have for you this month, or have others we should include in this list or the next? Let us know at [email protected], or slide into our DMs on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. See you next month!
Photo of Sentosa Grillfest courtesy of Izzah Ilyana of the DANAMIC Team. Additional visuals Courtesy of Skechers Sundown Festival, Glow Festival by Prudential 2025), People’s Association, Sentosa Singapore, Candlelight Concerts, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Festival of Football, HoYoverse, National Gallery Singapore, and Daan Roosegaarde.
