Looking for what’s on this weekend or in the weeks ahead? Check out our list of activities and upcoming events in Singapore.
Singapore Events and Shows in July 2025
The Art of Lee Boon Ngan at The Private Museum
In celebration of Singapore’s 60th year of independence, The Private Museum presents The Art of Lee Boon Ngan: Celebrating 60 Years of Singapore through the Love of Chua Mia Tee & Lee Boon Ngan, a landmark exhibition honouring the love and legacy of two Singaporeans who have dedicated their lives to art and nation.
When: 10 July to 21 September
Where: The Private Museum
The Stage Club Presents The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Join an evening of intense drama and powerful performances that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set during the Salem witch trials of 1692, the production follows a group of young girls who are caught dancing in the forest and subsequently accused of witchcraft.
When: Until 12 July
Where: Black Box, Goodman Arts
Heartbeats and Headlines: 180 Years of The Straits Times
Titled Heartbeats And Headlines: 180 Years Of Telling The Singapore Story, the exhibition traces the evolution of The Straits Times through nearly two centuries of being a news provider, highlighting its pivotal role in chronicling the nation’s milestones and engaging readers in an ever-changing media landscape.
When: 12 to 20 July
Where: Jewel Changi Airport
EMPOWER Art Auction
On Friday, 12 July, EMPOWER is transforming a gallery space with limited-edition original works by artists like UOB Painting of the Year winner Leo Liu, renowned light artist Lee Wei Lieh, Prague-based Japanese painter Yui Ozaki, award-winning designer Casey Chen, and other creatives.
When: 12 July
Where: TAG @ TPD
NAFA Arts Preschool (Bencoolen) Open House
Explore an arts-infused early learning environment at the NAFA Arts Preschool Open House, taking place at the NAFA Campus. Tour the creative spaces, meet the educators, and learn more about the school’s curriculum designed to inspire young creative minds.
When: 12 July
Where: NAFA Campus
Cellography presents The Puppet Master: A Night with Disney Songs
Cellography presents The Puppet Master, a heartwarming fantasy adventure filled with love, friendship, and courage. The fairytale is accompanied by popular Disney classics such as When You Wish Upon a Star, Beauty and the Beast, A Whole New World, Pirates of the Caribbean, How Far I’ll Go and Colours of the Wind – arranged by local educator and composer Hughes Chong.
When: 12 July
Where: Gateway Theatre
Release, Reset & Realign – A Hypnotic Meditation & Movement Workshop
Join a restorative 90-minute session blending guided hypnotic meditation and mindful movement to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and inner reconnection. Ideal if you feel tired, tense, overwhelmed, or crave a mindful reset.
When: 15 to 18 July
Where: 123 Penang Road, Regency House
BritCham Big Pub Quiz at Lion Brewery Co
Get ready to ignite your competitive spirit at BritCham’s Big Pub Quiz! Whether you’re a trivia pro or just in it for the fun, this is your chance to test your knowledge, enjoy a night of laughter, and make new connections.
When: 17 July
Where: Lion Brewery Co
The Everyday Museum: Art Tour Along the Rail Corridor
The Everyday Museum’s monthly public art tour along the iconic Rail Corridor is back with a refreshed programme!
When: 19 July
Sentosa GrillFest 2025 at Siloso Beach
From 17 July to 10 August 2025, Siloso Beach transforms into a beachfront food festival once again as Sentosa GrillFest returns for its 8th and biggest edition yet.
When: 17 July to 10 August
Where: Siloso Beach
When: 19 July
Where: Siloso Beach
EL Art Gallery Event: Wine & Watercolours
Don’t miss the official launch of Where The Heart is Happy: A Watercolour Journey, the debut solo exhibition by local watercolour artist Alicia Tan.
When: 25 July
Where: Serenity Gallery
Meet Therapy Horses at EQUAL’s First-Ever Open Stables Day
Visitors will get the rare opportunity to meet EQUAL’s herd of 15 therapy horses, which includes tiny miniature horses and retired horses, and learn how they support the emotional well-being of vulnerable individuals through their animal-assisted programmes.
When: 26 July
Where: 100 Jalan Mashhor
DORS at Design Orchard Reopens – and it’s Better than Ever!
Step into DORS at Design Orchard – refreshed, recharged and ready to reimagine the way you shop.
Discover a thoughtfully curated edit of homegrown brands that celebrate Singapore’s unique blend of style, quality, and individuality.
When: Ongoing
Where: DORS at Design Orchard
More activities and events in Singapore
Toast to SG60 with a Cocktail Flight
The Whisper Room at COTU, located on Level 38 of CapitaGreen, will host a National Day event, with floor-to-ceiling views of the Marina Bay fireworks.
When: 9 August
Where: The Whisper Room at Cotu
Hannes Schmid: A Life In Pictures
Hannes Schmid: A Life In Pictures celebrates an artist who trained his lens on the spectrum of life and humanity, from cannibals and cowboys, to pilgrims and fashion models.
When: Until 10 August
Where: Appetite, 72a Amoy Street
Unlocking Emotional Intelligence: Workshop by Six Seconds
Join this one-day in-person workshop to increase your emotional intelligence, and gain more insight, connection and purpose in your life and work.
When: 11 August
Where: Hotel Jen Tanglin
SSO National Day Concert
The 8th SSO National Day Concert celebrates Singapore’s 60th birthday with a showcase of Singapore’s composers and musical artists, including saxophonist Lin Chien-Kwan and violinist Jonathan Ong.
When: 16 August
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Explorers – The Age of Discovery with James May
James May is set to premiere a landmark live theatre show in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts, scaled the mountains, sailed into the unknown.
When: 22 to 23 August
Where: Capitol Theatre
The Great Aotearoa Ball: Diamonds After Dark
Step into a starlit celebration as the New Zealand Chamber Singapore presents The Great Aotearoa Ball 2025: Diamonds After Dark.
When: 30 August
Where: Raffles Sentosa Singapore
Cellist Qin Li-Wei in Concert at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Resound Collective welcomes back cellist Qin Li-Wei for a concert featuring Jean Françaix’s virtuosic Concert Variations for Cello, C.P.E. Bach’s expressive Cello Concerto in A major, and Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”.
When: 30 August
Where: Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Singapore Food Festival 2025
The Singapore Food Festival (SFF) is back for its 32nd edition, marking over three decades of gastronomic excellence that showcases the heart and soul of Singapore’s food culture through the theme “Have You Eaten Yet?” – a heartfelt nod to how food connects us across generations and cultures.
When: 4 to 24 September
Victory Ball 2025 at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Join an exclusive 1940s-style black-tie evening to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied Victory in 1945. Hosted at The Fullerton Hotel, the Victory Ball pays tribute to the era with traditional military ceremonies and a fully themed wartime atmosphere.
When: 6 September
Where: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
‘Postcard Stories’: Pop-Up Installation by Yip Yew Chong
In celebration of Singapore’s 60th year of independence, The Fullerton Heritage has announced a special collaboration with Singaporean artist Yip Yew Chong, recreating nostalgic postcard scenes of The Fullerton Heritage precinct to tell vivid stories of Singapore’s evolving cityscape. Titled ‘Postcard Stories’, the installation features 32 metres of hand-painted murals in hues of old postcards, interspersed with three-dimensional pop-up props.
When: Until 30 September
Where: One Fullerton Seaview Channel
28 Frames – A Living Art Trail Across Two Heritage Shophouses
To mark SG60, Fiidaa Art and The Working Capitol have come together to present 28 Frames – a new way to experience an art exhibition.
When: Until 30 September
Where: The Working Capitol, 1 Keong Saik Road and Draper@The Working Capitol, 39 Ann Siang Road
SPCA Paws for A Cause Gala Dinner
Book your seat for the SPCA’s “Fast & Fur-rious” Gala Dinner. Every dollar raised empowers the SPCA’s mission to rescue, protect, and advocate for animals in need.
When: 4 October
Where: One Farrer Hotel
Upcoming events at museums and cultural centres
Everyday Practices
A showcase of artworks by 19 artists and one collective from across 10 Asian countries exploring how daily routines and repetitive actions can become meaningful in challenging times, inviting visitors to reflect on the endurance required by everyday life.
When: Until 20 July
Where: Singapore Art Museum
Untold Stories – Exhibition at the National Library Building
Before mass tourism in Bali began in the 1960s, a group of four Singapore artists ventured there in 1952 for inspiration, creating a rich collection of works that left a lasting legacy on Singapore’s art history. The National Library Board’s Untold Stories: Four Singapore Artists’ Quest for Inspiration in Bali 1952 exhibition focuses on this landmark field trip to Bali and Java by Liu Kang, Chen Chong Swee, Cheong Soo Pieng, and Chen Wen Hsi.
When: Until 3 August
Where: National Library Building
Heman Chong: An Exploration of Art & Meaning at Singapore Art Museum
Singapore Art Museum presents Heman Chong: This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness, the first major exhibition showcasing the diverse works of renowned artist Heman Chong.
When: Until 17 August
Where: Singapore Art Museum
Southeast Asian Premiere: OCEAN – Diving into the Unknown
Alliance Française de Singapour presents the Southeast Asian premiere of OCEAN: Diving into the Unknown, in collaboration with the Paris National Museum of Natural History.
When: Until 30 August
Where: Alliance Française de Singapour
Batik Nonyas: Three Generations of Art and Entrepreneurship
Through textiles and objects, the exhibition showcases the family, art and entrepreneurship journey of three generations of three Peranakan women through the rapid political, cultural, and economic changes of their times.
When: Until 31 August
Where: Peranakan Museum
City SingaPOP: An Exhibition by Nicolas Damiens
When French visual designer Nicolas Damiens first arrived in December 2021, he quickly found himself enamoured by what he saw in Singapore.
When: Unit 14 October
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Poems on the MRT
Hop on the MRT and immerse in Singapore’s literary scene! Trains across the East-West, North-South, and Circle Lines will feature excerpts from over 100 Sing Lit poems in multiple languages. Plus, catch a special concept train with creative animations and video interviews with local poets.
When: Until 30 October
Where: MRT stations
The Nanyang Breakfast Club: Let’s Lim Kopi, Jiak Roti
Step into the delicious world of Singapore’s iconic breakfast at this travelling SG60 exhibition. Running across malls, schools, and libraries till September 2025 – and wrapping up at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) from September to November 2025 – this interactive showcase celebrates the beloved Nanyang breakfast: kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs, and kopi.
When: Until 30 November
Where: Multiple venues
Fernando Zóbel: Order is Essential at National Gallery Singapore
National Gallery Singapore presents Fernando Zóbel: Order is Essential — the museum’s and the nation’s first-ever solo exhibition dedicated to the transcontinental abstract artist, patron, collector, and scholar, Fernando Zóbel.
When: Until 30 November
Where: National Gallery Singapore
SG60 Exhibition: 60 Prominent Cultural Figures from the Chinese Community
The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC), in collaboration with the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) and the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA), has unveiled a year-long SG60 cultural calendar, kicking off with the 60 Prominent Cultural Figures from the Chinese Community exhibition.
When: Until 30 November
Where: SCCC and Singapore Conference Hall
Diplomacy and Desire: Basoeki Abdullah in Singapore
Part of the Dalam Southeast Asia exhibition series, this new showcase explores the legacy of renowned Indonesian painter Basoeki Abdullah, dubbed “the Rembrandt of the East”.
When: Until 1 February 2026
Where: National Gallery Singapore
Project Citizens – The First Million: Stories of Singapore’s First Citizens
Launched as part of Singapore’s 60th year of independence, Project Citizens – The First Million is a year-long initiative by the Founders’ Memorial that celebrates the nation’s first generation of citizens – those who received their pink ICs in 1966.
When: Until March 2026
Where: Pop-ups across the island
Once Upon a Tide: New Exhibition at the National Museum
Marking the 60th year of SG independence, the National Museum’s latest special exhibition, Once Upon a Tide: Singapore’s Journey from Settlement to Global City, charts Singapore’s remarkable transformation from a thriving port to the modern global city it is today.
When: Until October 2026
Where: National Museum
ACM & ME: New Children’s Space at Asian Civilisations Museum
Young explorers can play, create, and discover what makes us all unique at ACM & ME. Developed in alignment with MOE and ECDA’s Nurturing Early Learners framework, the family-friendly space will bring museum treasures to life through thematic zones.
When: Ongoing
Where: Asian Civilisations Museum
Elegant Sounds: Music, Craft, and the Literati at Asian Civilisations Museum
Explore the evolution, symbolism, and the role of the qin in Chinese culture with Elegant Sounds: Music, Craft, and the Literati, a new multi-sensory exhibition in the Scholars Gallery.
When: Ongoing
Where: Asian Civilisations Museum
Try a new murder mystery game at National Gallery Singapore
National Gallery Singapore has partnered with HIDDEN, an experiences company specialising in immersive games, to launch a new AI chatbot-based game. “FRAMED: A Murder Mystery in National Gallery Singapore” invites visitors to discover art in a new and interactive way.
When: Ongoing
Where: National Gallery Singapore
Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art
The newly revamped DBS Singapore Gallery exhibition presents a layered, ever-changing story of Singapore’s art history, continually questioning itself: Whose story is this? Where is home? What is new? Who is looking? What is art for? Explore the unique pathways and detours of artists, and see their iconic artworks from the 19th century to present.
When: Ongoing
Where: National Gallery
ArtScience Laboratory
ArtScience Laboratory is a permanent centre for visitors to learn at the intersection of art, science, and technology. Located at Basement 2, the 320sqm facility offers a programme designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and innovation among learners of all ages. It draws on over a decade of expertise in art–science education, and will immerse visitors in hands-on, experiential learning through sustainability-focused workshops, digital coding sessions, and art-making inspired by scientific principles.
When: Ongoing
Where: ArtScience Museum
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.
- 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.
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!
- Some zoos and aquariums all over the world have fun live cams to check out. They include San Diego Zoo and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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