Going to Singapore for Christmas this year? Get into the festive mood with some Celebrate in the City activities, which will culminate in the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019 with a fireworks extravaganza to end the year.
Start marking this exciting line-up of activities in your calendar – from local and international performances to exhibitions and festive markets. Bring along your loved ones and have a festive time!
Performances
Back in Singapore for the first time in over 10 years, The Great Moscow Circus presents to you some of the world’s most dangerous and death-defying acts that will take your breath away. Performances include the Wheel of Death and the Motorbike Sphere of Fear. With a team of over 45 talented performers including clowns, jugglers, acrobats, and daredevils, The Great Moscow Circus will be a spectacular show for the adventure-loving.
Until 9 December
www.sistic.com.sg/events/cgmc1218
Esplanade Presents Voices – A Festival of Song
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is proud to present the sixth edition of Voices – A Festival of Song, a non-ticketed three-day celebration of vocal music. This year, Voices will continue to feature a range of forms and styles of singing, including choral, a cappella, musical theatre, show and pop choir, classical singing, jazz, doo wop, motets and madrigals, xin yao (a uniquely Singaporean genre) and more.
7 to 9 December
www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/voices-a-festival-of-song/2018
Esplanade Presents Come Together
Embrace the festivities as we celebrate new and old friendships with Come Together by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. Reminisce the old times and celebrate the new as artists and kindred spirits get together for a time of collaboration, reflection and revelry at the Esplanades.
1 to 6 December and 10 to 31 December
www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/come-together/2018
Exhibitions
“Poinsettia Wishes Featuring Disney Tsum Tsum” Floral Display
Rejoice, Tsum Tsum lovers – Mickey is coming to town with his Tsum Tsum pals this year-end, filling the air with pixie dust for the “Poinsettia Wishes Featuring Disney Tsum Tsum” Floral Display at Gardens by the Bay. Set in a snowy landscape of poinsettias, the tallest live Christmas tree in Flower Dome will be stacked with various Tsum Tsum characters from Olaf to Chip and Dale to Dumbo with Christmas berries, holly and presents.
Until 6 January
www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/whats-on/calendar-of-events/poinsettia-wishes-2018.html
Christmas at ArtScience Museum
Celebrate the joyful season as FUTURE WORLD: Where Art Meets Science at ArtScience Museum welcomes Santa Claus to this digital universe with a special festive installation, Sketch Christmas. Watch Santa Claus come to live as he delivers presents to you when you tap on the screen.
1 December to 6 January
www.marinabaysands.com/museum/future-world.html
Carnivals
Returning with the fifth edition, Singapore’s biggest yuletide fair, Christmas Wonderland is here to hype up the festive season for you and your loved ones. Soak up the festivities with a dazzling array of activities and entertainment for everyone – a charming European-style Festive Market, outdoor skating under the stars, carnival games and kiddie rides, ‘snow’ in the tropics, magical luminaire sculptures that transform the fairground into a stunning wonderland and so much more.
30 November to 26 December
Prudential Marina Bay Carnival
Returning for the second year, Prudential Marina Bay Carnival is Singapore’s biggest outdoor carnival, bringing over 50 thrilling rides to the year-end festivities. Food trucks will be at hand to satiate hunger pangs; buskers will roll out entertainment; and visitors can learn new skills from local artisans through a curated series of art and craft workshops.
22 December to 24 March
Last but not least, get ready for one last party of the year with the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019!
Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019
Ending Celebrate in the City with a loud bang is the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019 as everyone gathers at the Marina Bay for memorable activities to ring in the New Year.
Set against the Marina Bay city skyline, bring along your family for the exciting line-up of events that includes such as student-collaborated light projections, Car-Free New Year’s Eve at the Civic District, a food truck festival and the highly-anticipated fireworks at midnight. Taking this year’s festivities to new heights is the inaugural Star Island, an outdoor extravaganza fusing magnificent fireworks with cutting-edge technology and surround sound, show-stopping performances and amazing light shows.
