Looking for something to do during the weekend or what’s on in the weeks ahead? Check out our list of events – including online ones that you can enjoy at home.
Singapore Badminton Open 2023
Witness the world’s best shuttlers when the Singapore Badminton Open returns! Tickets are already on sale for the tournament where international sports stars compete for $850,000 USD.
When: 6 to 11 June
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
World Ocean Clean-Up with One Planet Singapore
Join us to help clean Singapore’s beaches! World Ocean Day is a global event held annually in June to raise awareness and promote the conservation and sustainable use of our oceans. It’s a great opportunity for people around the world to come together and take action to protect the planet.
When: 7 June
Where: East Coast Park, Area F
Desiderium by Elena Lo Giudice
Elena Lo Giudice, an Italian visual artist currently living in Singapore will be exhibiting a selection of her artworks as part of the Italian Festival programme. Combining washi (Japanese handmade paper), photography and collage techniques, she creates a colourful new reality.
When: Until 9 June
Where: Embassy of Italy
Mobile Photography & Photo Editing Workshop
Every June, we hold a photography masterclass to help our readers prepare for all the wonderful pictures they’ll take while on holiday. In this masterclass, learn how to take wonderful landscape and portrait photos and how to use apps to edit your pics!
When: 9 June
Where: Littleones Photography Studio
ThisConnect Event: Self-Care and Gratitude Mother’s Day Edition
Deepen your relationship with your mother, friends, and other loved ones with this series of workshops about empowering and expressing self-love and gratitude to others. While you are attending, write a few postcards to empower another’s life and connect.
When: Until 10 June
Where: Design Orchard
Sentosa Fair Summer 2023
Gather your family and friends for a day of entertainment and plenty of shopping from more than 60 vendors. Grab a coffee and pastry or treat yourself to an afternoon Aperol spritz while your kids enjoy some popcorn, candy floss and the children’s corner.
When: 10 June
Where: W Hotel Sentosa
SNYO in Concert: Symphony of Dance
In a first-ever collaboration, the Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO) and Singapore Ballet join for two live performances. Ninety talented musicians from 13 to 19 years of age will play Tchaikovsky’s Serenade, three excerpts from The Nutcracker and accompany the world premiere of the ballet ‘Emerald Blue.’
When: 10 June
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Lampshade Workshop with Qoltured by FortyTwo x The Lampshade House
Ever wanted to make your own lampshade but not known where to start? During this relaxed two-hour workshop, Jacqui from The Lampshade House will provide step-by-step instructions, all you need to bring is your creativity and enthusiasm!
When: Until 16 June
Where: Qoltured by FortyTwo
Cultural Extravaganza 2023
This years programme highlights the passing on of culture to the next generation. From theatre productions, music performances, to TV programmes, the Cultural Extravaganza aims to showcase how our culture has evolved over time.
When: Until 18 June
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
First Aid Talk
With school holidays just around the corner, sharpen up your knowledge about what to do in case of a mishap or sudden illness. In this free talk with Dr Shivani Paliwal, you’ll learn how to handle emergencies, plus what you need to have in your first aid kit and more.
When: 21 June
Where: Zoom
Olympic Esports Series in Singapore
Love gaming? Watch competitors battle to be crowned winners of the Olympic Esports Series in Singapore. Plus see the latest innovations in the field of simulated sports including archery, baseball, sailing, motorsports, taekwondo and more.
When: 22 to 25 June
Where: Suntec Convention Centre
i Light Singapore
Returning to sustainably illuminate Marina Bay, i Light is this year bringing a line-up of stunning new light art installations and programmes. These immersive experiences reflect the theme A New Wave and invite visitors to reflect on our natural environment and sustainable future.
When: Until 25 June
Where: The promontory @ Marina Bay
Kent Ridge – Hort Park – Mount Faber Walk
Go all the way to the top hill of Kent Ridge Park with EL’s Event Manager Susan. These events are a great way to meet new people in Singapore, plus this walk includes a lovely view once you get to Mt Faber!
When: 26 June
Where: Kent Ridge Car Park
RENT by The Sing’theatre Academy Showstoppers [Advisory 16]
The Showstoppers will take on their biggest show yet – The Tony Award-winning smash hit musical RENT! This story is about friends and artists struggling in New York City’s East Village and tackles addiction, poverty, friendship and love.
When: 30 June
Where: SOTA Studio Theatre
Bloom where you are planted!
Celebrate uniqueness and diversity at Design Orchard with a collection of vibrant colours and prints from homegrown brands plus an exciting lineup of events from cocktail sessions with The Orientalist Spirits to an array of art workshops and wellness activities!
When: Until 2 July
Where: Design Orchard
Italian Festival in Singapore 2023
This annual festival features a series of events aimed at promoting Italy in partnership with Singapore organisations. Enjoy the Italian Film Festival, Apulian-inspired installations at Gardens by the Bay and more!
When: Until 16 July
Where: Design Orchard
Reimagine the metaverse and find art in unexpected digital spaces with this new online exhibition. Open Systems explores the relationship between real and virtual worlds while exposing patterns of economic and social inequities through film, music videos, video essays and interactive computer games.
When: Until 10 August
Where: Online
GIFFEST III: Asia’s Largest Celebration of GIFs
Experience the transformative power of GIFs through over 50 animated artworks by local and international creatives. These giant projections merge the worlds of animation, graphic design, film, and photography.
When: Until 26 August
Where: National Design Centre
Sensory Odyssey
Take a multi-sensory journey through the natural world at the new exhibition Sensory Odyssey: Into the Heart of Our Living World. Explore the beauty of our planet’s biodiversity through up-close encounters with video projections of diverse habitats, 360 degree soundscapes and scents.
When: Until 29 October
Where: ArtScience Museum
The Balinesia – Bali’s First Lu’au
Heading to Bali soon? The Balinesia Lu’au is a new cultural festivity that includes a Balinese Flower Lei and gift, traditional Water Blessing and Balinese music plus an all-you-can-eat authentic Indonesian buffet and full open bar, family activities, a live acoustic band and incredible performances.
When: Until 28 December
Where: Bali
Clean Up, Or Else! at the Artground
Visit an arts space imagined and designed by children for children! From sliding down a toilet bowl, to swinging across dirty dishes, these daily chores are more fun than ever at this new exhibition by The CMinors.
When: Until 25 February 2024
Where: The Artground
What’s on at Museums and Cultural Events
Port/raits of Tanjong Pagar: Encounters with Art in the Neighbourhood
Explore the dramatic transformation of Tanjong Pagar into one of the largest seaports in the world through six artistic responses. This art trail explores the districts multifaceted histories, identities, development and economic aspirations.
When: 29 April to 9 March 2024
Where:Tanjong Pagar
Singapore Deviation: Wander with Art through the Rail Corridor
The series of new public art installations sited at Singapore’s iconic Rail Corridor features three artists who each respond to the Rail Corridor’s embodied histories.
When: 29 April to 9 March 2024
Where: Rail Corridor
Three new exhibitions – Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
These new contemporary art exhibitions by local and international artists experiment with scale, perception, and presentation to explore the limits of painting, trends in contemporary art and connecting to the virtual world.
When: Until 24 September
Where: Singapore Art Museum
Semangat yang Baru: Forging a New Singapore Spirit
The Founders’ Memorial’s pilot exhibition, features stories about the dilemmas and decisions faced by our founding leaders and generation during Singapore’s nation-building years. The free exhibition invites Singaporeans to reflect on how these ideals remain relevant today.
When: Until 29 October
Where: National Museum Singapore
Liu Kuo-sung: Experimentation as Method
This is Singapore’s largest public exhibition of Liu Kuo-sung, a world-renowned pioneer in modern Chinese ink practices. The exhibition spotlights key periods of his groundbreaking artistic practice and trailblazing experimentation.
When: Until 26 November
Where: National Gallery Singapore
Connections Across Oceans – Early Chinese Mutual Aid Organisations Special Exhibition
For those interested in the region’s history, this exhibition traces the ebb and flow of early Chinese mutual aid organisations in Singapore and San Francisco, throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
When: Until 10 December
Where: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
More online things to do
Enjoy films and performances
- Explore a variety of arts-related content on Esplanade Off Stage, from videos of past shows to articles and podcasts.
- Cirque du Soleil videos are released weekly on their YouTube channel.
- Films For Action has also compiled a list of 100 free documentaries on social change that you can watch on their website.
Tour a museum (or a famous landmark!)
- Google Arts and Culture is packed full of interesting content. You can view digital exhibitions and go on virtual tours at renowned museums and galleries across the world. There are also street art tours and tours of famous landmarks, from street views of the Sydney Opera House to The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.
- Enjoy a series of online programmes by the ArtScience Museum, including virtual tours and workshops.
- #MuseumFromHome by the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) offers digital programmes, virtual art experiences, art activities and educational resources.
- Art x Tech at Y-Lab Showcase by the National Gallery features a rotation of art and tech innovation prototypes designed by entrepreneurs and start-ups.
- Affordable Art Fair has launched a series of online exhibitions featuring artists and galleries from their postponed fairs across the world.
- Head to the NASA website and go on a tour of the International Space Station and other cool spots.
- ACM has launched virtual Materials and Design galleries.
Travel from home
- Tick off your bucket list with Google Earth or Google Street View, a virtual representation of interactive panoramas from positions along many streets in the world.
- Explore.org has up to 100 livestream webcams set up in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries around the world that you can view at any given moment – including the spellbinding Northern Lights!
- Many zoos and aquariums all over the world have fun live cams to check out. They include San Diego Zoo, Melbourne Zoo, Vancouver Aquarium and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
- Travel company andBeyond has a live streaming service where viewers can enjoy wildlife sightings on Instagram Live and interactive three-hour safaris twice a day on YouTube and Facebook.
Need more inspiration on what to do around the island? We know where to go in Singapore for a great day (or night) out! Read our guide to the best things to do in Singapore. Plus sign up to our e-newsletter and check out more key events.
