Events

Universal Studios Singapore (USS) is back for another spine-chilling season of its annual premier Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights (HHN). Back for its ninth season, HHN9 will take place across 16 nights till 31 October 2019. Visitors can look forward to experiencing five haunted houses, two scare zones, and two killer shows! Death Fest Live Show At Death Fest Live, visitors can headbang and mosh along to a killer show, which features a morbid metal procession led by the savage Death Trap band. If ear-popping metal guitar riffs, stunning pyrotechnics, and a “live sacrificial procession” isn’t your thing, then grab…

For the first time in Asia, fans will get to witness all 403 Pokémon from the Pokémon region of Alola, in a single venue at Sentosa’s Pokémon Carnival!  Hosted by Sentosa, the Pokémon Carnival will be held at Sentosa Cove Village from Saturday, 15 June to Sunday, 30 June 2019. Pokémon fanatics can look forward to free activities happening at the Carnival from 5pm to 9pm daily. Complete the Pokémon Adventure for a free plushie, have a go at the game booths and Pokémon-themed slides and ball pits, meet the much-adored Pikachu, and end off your day with a movie…

Garden by the Bay’s annual Children’s Festival is back, inviting both the young and young at heart into the world of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4. Unlike previous years, this year’s Children’s Festival may see the arrival of young adults as well — owing to its theme based on a film reminiscent to many. Held from Saturday, 15 June to Sunday, 30 June 2019, this year’s Children’s Festival 2019 sees the Supertree Grove transform into a carnival filled with family-friendly games and activities inspired by Buzz Lightyear, Woody and the gang. Here are some of the highlights that Toy…

South East Asia’s biggest and most prestigious Japanese Pop Culture event – C3 Anime Festival Asia (C3AFA) – celebrated its 10-year anniversary with an exclusive line-up of activities, notably its very first Celebrity Red Carpet Event held exclusively in Singapore! Held from Friday, 30 November till Sunday, 2 December 2018, local and overseas fans of Japanese popular culture immersed themselves in a weekend of heart-pumping, non-stop premium content and entertainment across two levels of Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. In addition to the anime showcases merchandise booths and stage activities, C3AFA Singapore included special guests from Japan, guest cosplayers and…

ANDSOFORTH Jr. presents 22 Stories, a brand-new immersive theatrical experience nestled away from the city at PeopleUp@Pandan. What they lack in accessibility, they make up for in size and pizzazz. The interactive play area sprawls across 20,000 sq ft and features 22 Insta-worthy experiential rooms, along with many classic characters from your childhood. Witness your favourite Disney and storybook characters come to life at 22 Stories from Wednesday, 1 May 2019 to Sunday, 30 June 2019, which promises plenty of laughs, fun and all-around wonder. Split into four “worlds” – Wonderland, Land of Nights, Grimmsneyland, and Storyland – visitors are…

The DBS Marina Regatta (DBSMR) is back in its eighth edition, with a mission to educate and inspire Singaporeans from all walks of life to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle. Held at The Promontory at Marina Bay from Friday, 31 May to Sunday, 2 June 2019, this year’s DBSMR will see DBS up the ante on green initiatives with the use of recycled, reusable, and natural materials in various ways across the event; for instance, all F&B stall owners will be provided with reusable crockery and tableware, as well as biodegradable, recyclable containers for takeaways. DBS has also partnered with…

One of the highlights at DBS Marina Regatta, DBS’ Busking by the Bay will showcase a captivating line-up of local buskers livening the event up with their knack for entertainment. Held at The Promontory at Marina Bay from Friday, 31 May to Sunday, 2 June 2019, visitors can expect four hours of non-stop entertainment — from some of the best local buskers Singapore has to offer. In addition to Busking by the Bay, the DBS Marina Regatta will also play host to various activities, including free sailing lessons, craft workshops and Singapore’s largest eco-maze. Some of the buskers who will…

The Cultural Extravaganza 2019 returns for its 3rd edition from 24 May to 15 June, and invites all to discover Singapore’s evolving and contemporary Chinese culture in everyday life. Organised by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC), find out the legacy behind our daily cups of kopi, Chinese wedding traditions across generations, and other lesser-known cultural roots are explored in the third edition of the bustling extravaganza. Come unravel, understand, and get to know more about Singapore — including the sights of its flourishing Chinese comic market, and even pick up a circus trick or two from a local community…

First launched in 2006, the Balestier Heritage Trail was been updated November last year, by the National Heritage Board to provide greater insights into the area’s lesser-known history. Before embarking on the trail, most people would probably admit to knowing little about Balestier’s rich past. For example — did you know that the region is home to the oldest Tan Tock Seng wards, that are over 100 years old? Or that it has a rich food and culinary heritage dating back decades? Moreso than the new locations within Balestier Heritage Trail, the real highlight lies in the stories behind the…