Christmas at Jewel 2026, Jewel Changi Airport
A 16m UNIQLO tree in Jewel’s Forest Valley and nightly snow from 13 Nov to 3 Jan; Canopy Park’s Starry Christmas costs S$6 for residents.
- Where: Changi
- When: On until 3 Jan 2027
- Price: Free
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Eureka Day (Singapore Repertory Theatre), KC Arts Centre
Jonathan Spector’s satire of a consensus-run school meeting, 18 Nov–6 Dec at KC Arts Centre. Preview from S$48; youth tickets S$28.
- Where: Robertson Quay
- When: Opens Wed 18 Nov
- Price: S$60 and above
The Great Christmas Village 2026, Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza
Carnival games, a Marvel Avengers tree and nightly snow on Ngee Ann City’s plaza, 13 Nov–3 Jan, 3pm to 10pm. Rides run on a carnival card.
- Where: Orchard
- When: On until 3 Jan 2027
- Price: Under S$30
Muara Festival 2026, Esplanade
Free zapin and Malay dance by the bay, 13–15 Nov, with live musicians back for the first time since 2022. Shows at 7.30 and 9.15pm.
- Where: Marina Bay
- When: Last chance: until Sun 15 Nov
- Price: Free
Diana Krall, Esplanade Concert Hall
The jazz singer and pianist returns to the Esplanade Concert Hall for two nights, 24 and 25 November at 8pm. From S$88.
- Where: Marina Bay
- When: Opens Tue 24 Nov
- Price: S$60 and above
Champagniac 2026, Supreme Court Terrace, National Gallery Singapore
A walk-around champagne tasting on the Supreme Court Terrace, two sessions a day on 14 and 15 November. Regular tickets S$98, 18 and over; Saturday’s 4pm session has sold out.
- Where: Civic District
- When: Last chance: until Sun 15 Nov
- Price: S$60 and above
Boutiques Singapore: The Gifting Edition, F1 Pit Building
More than 300 designer brands under one roof for three days from 20 November. Day passes from S$8; under-12s go free.
- Where: Marina Bay
- When: Opens Fri 20 Nov
- Price: Under S$30
Gardens-A-Glow 2026, Singapore Botanic Gardens
The Botanic Gardens’ festive light-up, with decorated trees along Main Gate Road, from 5 December to 3 January.
- Where: Botanic Gardens
- When: Opens Sat 5 Dec
- Price: Free
Patrick Watson: Uh Oh Tour, Singtel Waterfront Theatre, Esplanade
The Canadian singer-songwriter plays the Singtel Waterfront Theatre on Tuesday 24 November. From S$58.50.
- Where: Marina Bay
- When: Tue 24 Nov
- Price: S$60 and above
Cats, Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical at Marina Bay Sands from 29 October to 22 November. From S$68, no under-7s.
- Where: Marina Bay
- When: On until 22 Nov
- Price: S$60 and above
SSO Christmas Concert 2026
A full orchestra, four choirs and Act 2 of The Nutcracker at the Esplanade on 11 and 12 December. Best for children five and up who can stay up late; no toddlers. Book early.
- Where: Marina Bay
- When: Opens Fri 11 Dec
- Price: S$30–60
Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2026
Every work under S$15,000 and the price usually on the wall: the least awkward way to buy real art. F1 Pit Building, 26 to 29 November; Friday evening is our pick.
- Where: Marina Bay
- When: Opens Thu 26 Nov
- Price: Under S$30
Date ideas by mood
Dates with something to talk about
The easiest date is one that arrives with its own subject. Choose something to look at or do first, then a table where the conversation can carry on.
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