January might nearly be over, but there’s still plenty happening in town. If you’re scratching your head over what to do this weekend or where to go, fret not. We’ve scoured the island for the most exciting events this weekend, from free family carnivals to epic concerts and cool cultural exhibitions. Here are the best things to do in Singapore this weekend to make the most of it!
23 – 25 January 2026
Calling all foodies and snack hunters: consider this your official permission slip to come hungry! The TLM Food Expo is back at Singapore EXPO Hall 6A. Wander through aisles stacked with crunchy, sweet, spicy, savoury and everything in between; discover deals you won’t see in stores; and maybe even stumble upon your new favourite ingredient or local brand. Whether you’re loading up on goodies to take home, eyeing quirky new products you never knew existed, or just snacking your way from booth to booth, it’s the perfect non-stop, bring-your-biggest-bag weekend adventure for food lovers of all kinds.
Admission fee: Free entry (pay for food items)
Address: Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Drive, Hall 6A, S(486150)
Event hours: 11am – 9pm
24 January – 15 March 2026
Anime fans, this one’s worth clearing your weekend for. The Demon Slayer: ‘Kimetsu no Yaiba’ Total Concentration Exhibition is landing in Singapore for the first time, transforming a two-storey, 21,000 sq ft space into an immersive walkthrough of the series’ most iconic moments. Step into detailed recreations from fan-favourite arcs like the Final Selection, the eerie House of Demons and the Mugen Train, complete with atmospheric lighting, life-size displays and original illustrations shipped from Japan. There are plenty of photo-ready zones along the way, and the experience ends with a dedicated official merchandise store stocking exclusive collectables you won’t find anywhere else — perfect for taking a piece of the anime home.
Admission fee: From $22 per person
Address: Former Singapore Sports Hub Library, 4 Stadium Walk, S(397697)
Opening hours: 11am – 10 pm
23 January – 31 March 2026
If you’ve ever secretly practised choreography in front of your mirror or wondered what it really feels like to have screaming fans, this exhibition lets you live out your K-POP fantasy in real life. Next Idol: Your K-POP Moment drops you into a futuristic, AI-powered universe where you become the star of your own debut. This hour-long experiential exhibit transports you to 2050, where you’ll learn what it takes to be an idol and restore the K-POP world. You’ll design your own album cover and watch generative AI finish it in real time, receive a customised “fandom fortune” that cheers you on just like a superfan would, and even see a hyper-real AI version of yourself clad in idol-level outfits and stage visuals. As you move through themed zones, your rhythm and energy shape massive 360° projections, and you’ll groove along to interactive choreography with K-POP tracks and light sticks at your side.
Admission fee: From $28 per person
Address: Groundseesaw Singapore, Parkview Square 3rd Floor, 600 North Bridge Road, S(188778)
Opening hours: 10am – 7pm
23 – 25 January 2026
ART SG 2026 takes over Marina Bay Sands for one of the biggest highlights of Singapore Art Week. As Southeast Asia’s leading contemporary art fair, it brings together over 100 galleries from around the world, filling the halls with bold paintings, large-scale installations and thought-provoking works from both established names and emerging artists.
Beyond the booths, expect film screenings, live performances and insightful talks – plus an added bonus this year: S.E.A. Focus is happening within the fair, so you can explore standout Southeast Asian art all in one place. Don’t miss out on one of the biggest art weekends!
Admission fee: From $38 (SG Culture Pass can be used to purchase tickets)
Address: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue, S(18956)
Event hours: 11am – 6pm
Every Sat & Sun in January – February 2026
Admission fee: Free entry (bring cash or e-wallet for purchases)
Address: Staytion Lifestyle Centre @ Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station, 11 Orchard Road, S(238826)
Opening hours: 1 pm – 7 pm
9 – 31 January 2026
Singapore’s annual light art festival returns for its 10th edition, bigger and brighter than ever. Held across the Civic District, Light to Night 2026 is themed “The Power in Us, celebrating how art brings people together. By night, watch historic building facades (like the National Gallery) come alive with stunning light projection displays. Wander through Art X Social Festival Village for street food and live music by local artistes such as Iman Fandi and Charlie Lim. From interactive installations to roving performances and even a paper lantern “Gathering on the Lawn, this festival promises countless “lit” moments for your Instagram and a magical night out in the city.
Admission fee: Free (with some ticketed activities)
Address: Various locations in the Civic District (around the Padang/National Gallery)
Opening hours: ~5pm till late (light installations illuminate in the evenings; check programme schedule)
9 January – 7 February 2026
If you love Black Mirror-style sci-fi thrills and escape room challenges, Neural Echoes: Enter The Sleep Lab will be right up your alley. In this interactive 50-minute experience, you and your friends are “test subjects” investigating a futuristic sleep tech company, SomniTech, where participants have mysteriously never woken up. Navigate cryptic clues and solve high-tech puzzles to uncover what happened to the missing scientist and escape the lab before you’re trapped in eternal slumber. With its eerie storyline and brain-teasing challenges, this adventure will definitely get your heart racing. (Bonus: It’s SG Culture Pass eligible, so you might snag a free booking if you have credits!)
Admission fee: From $32 per person
Address: Council Room, The Arts House (Old Parliament), 1 Old Parliament Lane, S(179429)
Opening hours: 5pm – 9pm
9 – 25 January 2026
Fans of the popular local otome game Love and Deepspace, this one’s for you! Solace Studios is hosting a limited-time Love and Deepspace x Solace Studios pop-up where you can literally step into the game. At their Haji Lane flagship, find four immersive photo booth rooms – each themed around one of the game’s dreamy love interests (Xavier, Rafayel, Zayne, Sylus, and Caleb). Snap away and pose with exclusive themed frames and backdrops that recreate iconic scenes from the game. You’ll get two photo strips for $10, complete with special in-game artwork borders as a keepsake. Whether you’re Team Zayne or swoon for Sylus, it’s a fun way to bring your virtual romance into the real world – and score some cute prints for memory’s sake.
Admission fee: $10 for a session (includes 2 printed photo strips)
Address: Solace Studios, 73 Haji Lane, S(189266)
Opening hours:
Starts 10 January 2026 (3-month pop-up) – ongoing on weekends
Beloved sandwich joint Park Bench Deli (PBD) is back – sort of! After closing its shop in 2023, PBD is making a comeback with a limited-time pop-up at Dempsey Hill. From the 10th of January onward, you can once again sink your teeth into their legendary American-style sandwiches. Swing by in the morning for the OG PBD Big Breakfast and sausage-egg muffins, or after 11am for fan-favourites like the Pastrami Reuben (piled high with juicy beef, provolone and slaw) and the Southern-style Fried Chicken sandwich. On weekend evenings, the kitchen switches to PBD’s sister concept Rosita’s Deluxe, slinging smashed double-stack cheeseburgers to satisfy your supper cravings. With craft cocktails and even smoothies on the menu, this pop-up is the brunch-and-burger event of the year – don’t miss it.
Admission fee: Free entry (pay for food items; sandwiches from ~$15)
Address: The Pantry, 16A Dempsey Road, S(247695)
Opening hours:
22 November 2025 – 30 April 2026
All aboard the Pokémon Day-to-Night Adventure Presented by Singapore Cable Car! The Singapore Cable Car has been decked out in five different Pokémon themes for the holiday season, turning your ride between Mount Faber and Sentosa into a sky-high Poké-journey. By day, hop into cabins adorned with fan favourites like Pikachu, Eevee and Charmander – each ticket even comes with a complimentary Pikachu sun visor, so you can look the part while gazing at the views. After dark (from 7:45pm onwards), the adventure gets even cooler: you’ll receive a special UV flashlight when boarding, which reveals hidden glow-in-the-dark Pokémon patterns on the cabin walls and ceiling! It’s like a mini scavenger hunt in the sky. Back on solid ground, make sure to snap photos with the Pokémon decor at Mount Faber Station – life-size standees and a Pokéball backdrop await. And of course, there’s exclusive merch to collect: glow-in-the-dark Pokémon T-shirts, trading cards, and DIY keychain kits at the gift shop (great for Christmas gifts for the Poké-obsessed).
Admission fee: $33 (Adult), $22 (Child)
Address: Mount Faber Peak, 109 Mount Faber Road, S(099203)
Event hours: 8.45am – 9.30pm
24 January 2026
If you love big sing-along choruses and feel-good folk-rock, don’t miss The Lumineers live in Singapore. The Grammy-nominated band behind crowd favourites like Ho Hey, Ophelia and Cleopatra are bringing their Automatic World Tour to Fort Canning Green for a night of heartfelt lyrics, foot-stomping rhythms and open-air concert vibes. Expect a setlist packed with beloved hits alongside newer tracks from their latest album, Automatic – perfect for singing your heart out under the stars.
Admission fee: Tickets start from $154
Address: Fort Canning Green, 51 Canning Rise
Timing: 8pm
23 January 2026
Dancefloor memories meet symphony vibes at Ministry of Sound Classical! This electrifying music experience is turning iconic rave classics into sweeping orchestral anthems under the stars at Fort Canning Green. On 23 January, Singapore’s Metropolitan Festival Orchestra teams up with world-class DJs and vocalists to reimagine club favourites like Sandstorm, Insomnia and Right Here, Right Now with cinematic strings, pulsing rhythms and fresh energy you’ve never heard before.
Admission fee: Tickets start from $130
Address: Fort Canning Green, 51 Canning Rise, S(179872)
Timing: 8pm
Now till 30 April 2026
We’re not lion – this exhibition is a roaring good time. “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. You’ll see over 50 artefacts on display – from rare antique lion heads (ever seen a Qing-era Fujian Green Lion?) to vintage photographs, costumes and trophies from local lion dance troupes. Learn about different lion dance styles practiced by Singapore’s various Chinese dialect groups and how this centuries-old art has adapted to modern times. With colourful exhibits and even a partially-built lion head on show (highlighting the craft of our last local lion head maker), it’s an eye-opening dive into a beloved cultural tradition.
Admission fee: Free
Address: SCCC Concourse, 1 Straits Boulevard, S(018906)
Opening hours: 9 am – 10 pm
12 December 2025 – 22 February 2026
Fans of Pop Mart collectables, this one’s for you. The Skullpanda Cage-Uncage Showcase is an immersive exhibition that lets you step into the surreal world of Skullpanda, one of Pop Mart’s most iconic characters. Making its international debut in Singapore, the showcase takes over multiple galleries in the National Museum with six themed, interactive zones designed to delight both hardcore collectors and casual visitors. Explore rooms that bring Skullpanda’s story to life, complete with exclusive Singapore-only installations. After you’ve snapped photos with the art, head to the pop-up merch store where limited-edition Skullpanda goodies await – but note, only ticket holders can shop!
Admission fee: $14 – $36
Address: National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, S(178897)
Event hours: Daily, 10am – 7pm
Till 30 April 2026
Travel back in time over a cup of kopi at Brewing Nostalgia, a regional photo showcase celebrating old-school kopitiams (coffee shops) across Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Held at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, this exhibition features 24 evocative black-and-white photographs by award-winning photographer Lester V. Ledesma. From Tanglin Halt’s humble Peking Room coffeeshop to Penang’s iconic Kek Seng and a charming café in Bangkok, the images offer an intimate glimpse into the shared rituals and warm ambience of vintage kopitiam culture. As you wander through the gallery, you’ll sense the same aroma of nostalgia wafting from each scene – uncles sipping kopi-O, butter melting on kaya toast – revealing how these three countries are united by comforting, yet distinct, coffee traditions. The exhibition also marks 60 years of diplomatic ties between the nations, making it a meaningful tribute to regional friendship through the lens of beloved coffee haunts.
Admission fee: Free
Address: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, 1 Straits Blvd, S(018906)
Event hours:
Mon: 2pm – 8pm
Tue – Sun: 10am – 8pm
From 14 November 2025
Art lovers are in for a treat this November with the arrival of Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, at the National Gallery Singapore. The exhibition features a stunning collection of masterpieces from some of the world’s most celebrated Impressionist artists, tracing the movement’s evolution into modern art. With works that capture light, colour, and the fleeting beauty of everyday life, this showcase offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience the magic of Monet, Degas, Renoir, and beyond – right here in Singapore.
Admission fee: $15 for Singaporeans/PRs
Address: National Gallery Singapore, 1 Saint Andrew’s Road, S(178957)
Event hours: Daily, 10am – 7pm
Home cafes are all the rage these days, and why not spend the weekend cafe-hopping around your neighbourhood? While the charm of a quiet nook with artisanal coffee and a cosy aesthetic can be irresistible, discovering these hidden gems nearby can turn a simple weekend into a mini adventure. We personally have been to some of the best home cafes, each with its own unique vibe — some even have pets lounging around, adding to the warm, lived-in charm. So grab your favourite book or a friend, and let your weekend plans brew close to home.
Make the most of the long weekend by crossing the border for a fun day (or overnight) trip to Johor Bahru! Spend your day exploring the vibrant shopping malls, indulging in mouthwatering local cuisine, or discovering exciting attractions across the Causeway. If you’re feeling adventurous, extend your stay and enjoy a relaxing night in one of JB’s cosy hotels. With so many activities across the Causeway, you’re in for a refreshing break that’s just a short bus ride away!
Related: Embark On A Road Trip Around Malaysia
If heading to JB feels like too much of a hassle, why not stay local and book a court to play pickleball? This sport, which has been trending for the past few months, is suitable for all ages and gives you the perfect chance to be active while bonding with friends. You can easily squeeze in a fun, sporty two-hour session, and don’t worry about the rainy season — there are plenty of indoor courts available for you to book and enjoy a great game, rain or shine!
Related: Pickleball In Singapore: Where To Play And How To Win
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 to keep the young ones entertained. Happy weekend, and have fun out there!
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