If you’re wondering what to do this weekend in sunny Singapore, we’ve got you covered with an eclectic mix of activities. From free family festivals to groovy parties and must-see exhibitions, here are the best events this weekend. It’s a cheeky, action-packed lineup of things to do in Singapore this weekend – whether you’re into culture, concerts or chasing lanterns, there’s something for everyone.
Limited time only: Things to do in Singapore this weekend!
1. Marina Square “Forest of Wonders” Balloon Festival
Until 22 March 2026
Step into an inflatable enchanted woodland at Marina Square’s annual balloon festival – this year dubbed Forest of Wonders. The atrium is filled with whimsical oversized balloon sculptures, from a 12m-tall strawberry house with fairies to a shocked durian and a rosy-cheeked watermelon. Kids (and the young at heart) can even join balloon workshops to twist their own octopus balloon pets (workshop $20 for adult + child). It’s a free exhibition that’s truly popping with colour and fun, perfect for those looking for things to do in Singapore this weekend with the family.
Admission fee: Free
Address: Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Main Atrium, S(039594)
Opening hours: 11 am – 9.30 pm, daily
2. Totto-chan The Little Girl at the Window – Free Screening @ ONE Punggol
21 March 2026
How about a free movie under the stars (or rather, roof) this Saturday? As part of ONE Punggol’s March Fun Fiesta, there will be a special screening of Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window on 21 March. This heart-warming animated film (based on the beloved Japanese story) follows a spirited 7-year-old girl who finds joy in an unconventional school where creativity reigns. After the show, stick around – the fiesta continues with family activities like kids’ archery, giant inflatables, and carnival games on-site. It’s an ideal outing if you’re not sure what to do this weekend with the kiddos.
Admission fee: Free
Address: ONE Punggol, 1 Punggol Drive, S(828629)
Opening hours: Film starts 21 Mar, 2 pm; post-movie activities till late
3. Pokémon Pokopia Truck – Roving Game Truck
20 – 22 March 2026 (Chinatown)
No Switch 2? No problem. Pokémon fans, catch this: a life-sized Pokémon game truck is roving around Singapore, and this weekend it’s stationed at Chinatown Point. The colourful 24-foot Pokémon Pokopia Truck is basically a mini arcade on wheels – step inside to try the new Nintendo Switch 2 life-simulation game Pokémon Pokopia, with comfy sofa seats and five gaming stations ready for you to build a cosy Pokémon world. Outside the truck, meet Pikachu at surprise mascot appearances and let little ones go wild at the colouring zone and photo booth. As a bonus, visitors get a free Pokémon sun visor (while stocks last) so you can wear your Poké-pride. Pro tip: the truck runs Friday to Sunday, 10 am to 10 pm – so queue early to snag game time and those selfies!
The truck will be gracing VivoCity from 27 – 29 March next. But they’ll be here till June at other locations, so keep an eye on any updates!
Admission fee: Free (open to public)
Address: Chinatown Point, 133 New Bridge Road, S(059413)
Opening hours: 10 am – 10 pm (Fri–Sun, 20–22 Mar)
4. Sentosa Beach Fest 2026
Now till 22 March 2026
Sun, sand and sports collide at the inaugural Sentosa Beach Fest, turning Siloso Beach into an action-packed playground. With over 30 sports and wellness experiences on offer, you can channel your inner ninja warrior on Singapore’s first beach obstacle course or race through an inflatable challenge in the surf. If that sounds too intense, chill out at the “Refuel Zone” with yummy bites and cold brews while enjoying the sea breeze. By night, the beach transforms with neon lights and live DJs spinning throwback R&B and hip-hop, so you can dance on the sand under the stars. Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or just game for something new, this fest ensures where to go this weekend for a healthy dose of sun and fun.
Admission fee: Varies by activity (entry to beach is free; some activities ticketed)
Address: Siloso Beach (Carpark E), 10A Siloso Beach Walk, S(099008)
Opening hours: 8 am – 10 pm, daily (until 22 Mar)
5. T5 In The Making – Changi Airport’s Futuristic Gallery
22 March 2026
Get a sneak peek into the future of air travel at Changi’s latest pop-up exhibition. T5 in the Making is a free, family-friendly gallery that reveals what the upcoming Terminal 5 will look like. Wander through five experiential zones filled with interactive displays, scale models of the mega-terminal, and even some friendly airport robots ready to say hello. Discover how smart tech and AI will shape everything from check-in to sustainability in the new terminal. Kids will love the hands-on elements (who wouldn’t want to design their dream airport?), and avgeeks can nerd out over the detailed models. Entry is free – just book a time slot online to skip the queue. It’s plane and simple fun for all ages!
Admission fee: Free (registration recommended)
Address: Changi Airport Terminal 3, Level 1 Arrival Hall (near McDonald’s), S(819663)
Opening hours: Daily, 10am – 8pm
6. Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular (World Tour)
24 March – 19 April 2026
Do you hear the people sing? Les Misérables fans certainly will! The famed musical’s Arena Spectacular World Tour is landing in Singapore, with shows starting from 24 March. Staged at the Marina Bay Sands Theatre, this production ups the ante – think an expanded set designed for a big arena, a cast and orchestra 65-strong, and all the soaring vocals you know and love. Get ready to ugly-cry to “I Dreamed a Dream,” belt along to “One Day More,” and be moved by the tale of Jean Valjean and co. in 19th-century France. With its grand staging and heart-wrenching performances, this show is a must for theatre buffs (bring tissues!). Fun fact: This is the longest-running musical in the world, so if you’ve never seen Les Mis live, here’s your chance to catch this epic production on an epic stage.
Admission fee: From $103 per person
Address: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, #B1-69/70, S(018971)
Opening hours: Showtimes – Tue–Fri 8 pm; Sat 2 pm & 8 pm; Sun 1 pm & 6.30 pm
7. NOX: Confessions of a Machine
Until 19 April 2026
If you like exhibitions that feel a bit Black Mirror (but artsy), NOX is your stop. This ArtScience Museum showcase dives into a world where machines have personalities and stories, and you’re led through interactive moments that question what “human” even means in the age of smart tech. Expect immersive set-ups, reflective prompts, and enough futuristic weirdness to keep your group chat entertained all weekend.
Admission fee: From $13/adult, $10/child
Address: ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands, 6 Bayfront Avenue, S(018974
Event hours:
Sun – Thu: 10am – 7pm
Fri – Sat: 10am – 9pm
8. The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Singapore
7 March – 3 May 2026
The beloved sitcom FRIENDS has come to life in Singapore, so gather your pals for an ultimate nostalgia trip. This interactive experience lets you poke Ugly Naked Guy (just kidding) and recreate iconic scenes. Lounge on Joey and Chandler’s recliners, peep into Monica’s purple apartment door, and sip a coffee at Central Perk’s famous couch. You can even shout “Pivot!” while attempting to move that stubborn sofa up the stairs. Loaded with set recreations, props, and costumes, it’s a must-do for fans – we’re so excited, we just can’t Ross about it!
Admission fee: From $24/person
Address: The Fever Exhibition Hall, 25 Scotts Road, S(228220)
Opening hours:
Wed – Fri: 2pm – 10.15pm
Sat – Sun: 10am – 10.15pm
9. Guinness Hangout
Chill with smooth Guinness pours, live music, and pop-up games at this laid-back pop-up bar celebrating the iconic stout. Pair your pint with hearty bar bites, join trivia nights, or catch DJ sets under string lights. Craft beer fans and casual groups, it’s your spot for relaxed weekend unwinding with a Singapore twist.
Admission fee: Free entry (drinks from $15)
Address: 1 Fullerton Road (cloaked location, check IG for updates), S(049213)
Event hours: 5pm – 12am
10. French Excellence Programme – À TABLE!
7 February – 18 April 2026
Wine enthusiasts and culture vultures, À TABLE! is an immersive journey through the art of French winemaking – with a dramatic twist. Hosted at Alliance Française, this multi-sensory programme blends theatre, art, music and wine into one intoxicating experience. You’ll move room-to-room in an interactive theatre performance, witnessing poetic scenes that celebrate France’s viticultural heritage. Next, wander an exhibition that traces the rich tapestry of French wine regions, complete with aroma stations to sniff out notes of oak, citrus, or berry (training those somm skills). There’s even a music-and-wine segment: taste three curated wines that mirror the emotional arcs of early 20th-century French music, accompanied by live performances of piano, drums, dance and visual art. It’s part tasting, part performance, and totally ooh-la-la. Best of all, the entire programme is free entry – giving you more budget to spend on a nice bottle of Bordeaux afterwards!
Admission fee: Free entry
Address: Alliance Française de Singapour, 1 Sarkies Road, S(258130)
Opening hours:
Mon – Sat: 9am – 7.30pm
Sun: 9am – 5.30pm
More weekend fun in Singapore: Concerts, shows & exhibitions
10. Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA
Until 29 March 2026
Okay Singapore, your main character weekend has arrived. KOOZA is the kind of show where your jaw drops, your hands clap on autopilot, and you silently vow to start stretching (tomorrow). Expect a high-octane blend of acrobatics, daredevil stunts, and clowning around, all wrapped in a theatrical fantasy world led by a mischievous Trickster. It’s perfect for a date night that isn’t just “Netflix and snacks” or a family outing where the adults are secretly the most excited.
Admission fee: From $98/pax (ticketed show; prices vary by seat category)
Address: Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Ave, S(018970)
Show duration: ~2 hours including intermission
11. Next Idol: Your K-POP Moment
23 January – 31 March 2026
If you’ve ever practised choreography in front of your mirror or dreamed of having screaming fans, this exhibition lets you live out your K-POP fantasy. Next Idol: Your K-POP Moment drops you into a futuristic, AI-powered world where you become the star of your own debut. Set in 2050, this hour-long experience shows what it takes to be an idol as you help restore the K-POP universe. Design your own album cover and watch generative AI bring it to life, receive a personalised “fandom fortune”, and see a hyper-real AI version of yourself styled like a true idol. As you move through themed zones, your rhythm shapes immersive 360° projections, and you’ll dance along to interactive choreography with K-POP tracks and light sticks in hand.
Admission fee: From $28 per person
Address: Groundseesaw Singapore, Parkview Square 3rd Floor, 600 North Bridge Road, S(188778)
Opening hours: 10am – 7pm
12. LEGO Shophouse Experience @ Design Orchard
Now until 5 April 2026
Lego fans, don’t miss this one – LEGO’s Shophouse Experience is a free pop-up celebrating Singapore’s heritage architecture. Located at Design Orchard, this exhibit recreates iconic elements of traditional kopitiam-style shophouses entirely from LEGO bricks. Look out for adorable details like tingkat tiffin carriers, potted plants, and a vibrant Peranakan-tiled wall – all built from thousands of tiny bricks. Feeling inspired to build? Complete a fun stamp rally at five stations and redeem a free limited-edition LEGO set: kids (4–12) get to assemble a retro boombox, while older fans (13+) receive a Peranakan tile mosaic. Time to get bricky and creative!
Admission fee: Free
Address: Design Orchard, 250 Orchard Road, Level 2, S(238905)
Opening hours: 11 am – 9 pm, daily
13. Petals of Friendship at Floral Fantasy
Until 12 April 2026
If you like your weekends whimsical and air-conditioned, Floral Fantasy is your vibe. Petals of Friendship is part of the Floral Fantasy experience. Expect lush, storybook-like floral displays and immersive garden scenes that make you feel like you’ve wandered into a magical terrarium – but, you know, with better lighting for selfies.
Admission fee: $24/adult, $16/child
Address: Floral Fantasy, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, S(018953)
Opening hours: Daily, 10am – 9pm
14. Sakura 2026 Floral Display @ Gardens by the Bay
Until 15 April 2026
Can’t fly to Japan for sakura season? Gardens by the Bay has you covered with its 11th annual Sakura Matsuri in the Flower Dome. This year’s theme transports you to historic Ishikawa prefecture – wander past a life-sized recreation of a samurai’s Nomura clan house, admire 30 varieties of cherry and plum blossoms, and even experience a gentle “rain shower” installation mimicking Ishikawa’s climate. Say hello to Hello Kitty and friends decked in kimonos, who will make special mascot appearances. On Saturday 21 March, stick around for free cultural programmes – think taiko drum performances, festival dances, folk songs and a screening of Studio Ghibli’s Castle in the Sky among the blooms. (Bonus: the high-energy Anime Garden concert will light up Supertree Grove that evening for J-pop fans!).
Admission fee: From $12 (adults), $8 (children)
Address: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, S(018953)
Opening hours: 9 am – 9 pm, daily
15. Pokémon Day-to-Night Adventure presented by Singapore Cable Car
Until 30 April 2026
Yes, you can literally ride with Pokémon in the sky. By day, the cabins are decked out with bright Pokémon designs for easy photo moments; by night (from around 7.45pm), things level up with a UV torch “reveal” that turns your ride into a mini scavenger hunt in the dark. Bonus: panoramic views of the harbour + Sentosa never get old, no matter how many times you’ve posted it.
Admission fee: From $31/adult, $20.70/child
Address: Mount Faber Peak (Singapore Cable Car), 109 Mount Faber Road, S(099203)
Opening hours: Daily, 8.45am – 10pm
16. Bellygom Pop-up – Giant Bear at Changi Airport T3
Now until 3 May 2026
Behold the unbearably adorable pink bear Bellygom that has taken over Changi Airport Terminal 3! This 7-metre-tall inflatable teddy greets travellers in the departure hall, surrounded by a colorful “Bellygom Goes Local” setup complete with old-school shophouses. Snap some pics and try your hand at five hawker-themed carnival games to win exclusive Bellygom plushies and keychains – prizes as cute as the bear itself. Down at Basement 2, you’ll find even more IG-worthy spots, from a nostalgic mama shop to a kopitiam scene, perfect for fun photo ops and a quick breather between flights.
Admission fee: Free
Address: Changi Airport Terminal 3 (Departure Hall), 65 Airport Boulevard, S(819663)
Opening hours: Open 24/7 (accessible during airport operating hours)
17. Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie (Multi-Sensory Exhibition)
Now until 7 June 2026
Tea lovers, this one’s for you. The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) has brewed up an exhibition called Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie that will steep you in the art, culture, and even the sounds of tea. Created in collaboration with contemporary teahouse CHAGEE, this multi-sensory journey engages all five senses (and even a “sense of thought”) across five themed zones. In one gallery, inhale the aromas of teas from around the world; in another, feel the weight of archaic 300-year-old tea tools in your hands. You can listen to an ASMR soundscape of tea being brewed and poured – surprisingly soothing, we must say. There’s even an outdoor CHAGEE pop-up along the river where you can sip modern tea drinks and snag exclusive merch like horse-themed plushies.
Admission fee: From $12
Address: Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, S(179555)
Opening hours:
Mon – Thu: 10am – 7pm
Fri: 10am – 9pm
Sat – Sun: 10am – 7pm
18. Nafas dan Bumi – An Endless Harvest
Now until 31 May 2026
Dive into the world of contemporary art and sustainability with this thought-provoking installation at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM). Nafas dan Bumi – An Endless Harvest showcases works by Indonesian artists Elia Nurvista and Bagus Pandega, exploring the environmental cost of economic growth in our modern world. Inside, you’ll find an immersive environment that blends kinetic sculptures, multimedia art and even living plants. Marvel at dramatic palm oil and batik sculptures depicting plantation labourers and the legacy of colonisation. Interact (carefully) with mechanical installations powered by biofeedback from real plants – yes, the flora itself drives parts of the art! It’s trippy, eye-opening and eerily beautiful. Wandering through, you’ll reflect on questions like: what mark will today’s consumer products leave on tomorrow’s world? And can the “endless harvest” of Earth’s resources truly go on… endlessly?
Admission fee: $15 (Singapore residents $10; concessions available)
Address: Singapore Art Museum (SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark), 39 Keppel Road, S(089065)
Opening hours:
Mon – Thu: 10am – 7pm
Fri – Sun: 10am – 9pm
19. Peacock Power: Beauty and Symbolism Across Cultures
Now until 30 August 2026
Over at the newly revamped Peranakan Museum, Peacock Power is spreading its colourful plumage. This exhibition celebrates the majestic peacock and its influence on art and culture, especially in Asia. On display are more than 100 artefacts – from intricate Peranakan wedding gowns embroidered with peacock motifs, to antique ceramic vases painted with the bird’s likeness. You’ll discover how the peacock symbolises everything from beauty and dignity in Chinese culture to immortality in Persian lore. A highlight is Thousand Eyes, a show-stopping contemporary installation by Singaporean artist Ernest Goh: it reinterprets the peacock’s train of feathers in an ecological context, prompting us to consider wildlife conservation. Tech elements add extra fun – there are holographic displays teaching you about different peacock species (did you know there’s a white peacock?) and interactive stations where you can “design” your own digital peacock pattern.
Admission fee: $15 (Singapore residents $10; free for Singapore Citizens/PRs on selected days)
Address: Peranakan Museum, 39 Armenian Street, S(179941)
Opening hours:
Mon – Thu: 10am – 7pm
Fri: 10am – 9pm
Sat – Sun: 10am – 7pm
20. Trace Lion Dance Heritage at Tradition in Motion Exhibition
Now till 30 April 2026
Tradition in Motion: Singapore’s Lion Dance Heritage at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) is a vibrant showcase exploring the history and evolution of lion dance in Singapore. On display are over 50 artefacts, including rare antique lion heads – yes, even a Qing-era Fujian Green Lion. You’ll also spot vintage photographs, intricate costumes and trophies from local lion dance troupes. The exhibition dives into the different lion dance styles practised by Singapore’s various Chinese dialect groups, while showing how this centuries-old art form has adapted to modern times. Expect colourful exhibits, immersive displays and even a partially-built lion head that highlights the craftsmanship behind the tradition. It also spotlights the work of Singapore’s last remaining local lion head maker. Altogether, it’s an eye-opening and energetic tribute to one of Singapore’s most beloved cultural traditions.
Admission fee: Free
Address: SCCC Concourse, 1 Straits Boulevard, S(018906)
Opening hours: 9am – 10pm
No more dilemma when it comes to things to do in Singapore this weekend
From night festivals to exciting shows, there’s no shortage of fun things happening in Singapore this weekend. So go forth and make the most of it. Try something new, soak in the local culture, and most importantly, have a blast! For late-night explorers, check out our guide to things to do at night in Singapore.
Prefer a cosy evening in? Dive into our binge-worthy list of the best Chinese dramas to watch at home. And for those with little ones, don’t miss our roundup of kids’ activities in Singapore. Happy weekend, and have fun out there!
