Huat’s up? It's time to celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 in Singapore with festive events!
CNY is just around the corner! Bring out the pineapple tarts and bak kwa, get dressed in your finest cheongsam or festive street style, and dive into the spirit of Chinese New Year at these fun events in Singapore.
Best Chinese New Year 2025 events in Singapore
1. Chingay Parade
Everyone’s favourite Chinese New Year event in Singapore returns with the theme of ‘Joy’ this year – because we’re celebrating SG60! It’s all about bringing people together with a colourful ‘Food Wonderland’, sharing cuisines, cultures, and celebrations. Highlights include a culinary extravaganza with food-inspired floats, 60 lion dancers performing an SG60 special, a new immersive layout, and epic showcases featuring more than 4,000 performers. Snap up those tickets to join in the fun!
When: 7 & 8 February 2025, 8pm
How much: Tickets from $20 – $60
Where: Chingay Parade 2025, F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard, Singapore 038975
2. Chinatown’s Chinese New Year Celebration
Chinatown comes to life every year with lights and beautiful sculptures. For 2025, celebrations return to the streets set to the theme of ‘Ushering Fortune and Unity for a Prosperous New Year’. Stroll across New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, South Bridge Road, and Upper Cross Street to admire the gleaming lanterns and decorations, as well as the 8m-tall Tree of Fortune.
Can’t wait for CNY? Join the Countdown Party at the Banda Street open space carpark on 28 January to start the new year in style. Other highlights include Festive Fairs at the open space in front of People’s Park Complex and Chinatown Street Stalls (both on till 28 January), and weekend stage shows at Kreta Ayer Square on 11, 12, 18 and 19 January.
When: 8 January – 27 February 2025
How much: Free
Where: Chinatown’s Chinese New Year Celebration, various locations in Chinatown
3. S.E.A. Aquarium Spring in the SEA
Make unforgettable memories this Chinese New Year at S.E.A. Aquarium with a fin-tastic celebration for all. Don’t miss Singapore’s only underwater dragon dance at the Open Ocean Habitat (until 16 Feb, 3.30pm) — a mesmerising presentation that’s bound to wow!
If you have little ones in tow, you’ll be glad to know there’s a lineup of fun activities for the kiddos. Let them unleash their creativity at the complimentary marine-themed upcycling craft workshops by ART:DIS (1 Feb and 2 Feb), and meet the friendly manta mascot daily.
When: 22 January – 16 February 2025
How much: From $41 per adult and $31 per child (exclusive for Singapore residents)
Where: S.E.A. Aquarium, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa, Singapore 098269
4. River Hongbao 2025
One of the biggest Chinese New Year events in Singapore is back for 2025! It’s all about festive merrymaking here. Look forward to lantern displays, musical performances, carnival games, firecrackers, street food, exhibitions and more. Don’t miss out on seeing the God of Fortune lantern installation at The Meadow, getai and xinyao singers on stage, rides like the double-storey horse carousel, and more interactive activities.
The best part? It’s totally free. Let the lights guide you to Gardens By the Bay for lots of family-friendly fun.
When: 27 January – 5 February 2025, various timings
How much: Free
Where: River Hongbao 2025, Gardens by the Bay
5. Chinese New Year at Jewel Changi Airport
Welcome the Year of the Snake with Pop Mart CNY-themed installations – the first of its kind in Southeast Asia! This festive wonderland features exclusive collectables and festive promos alongside the display at Canopy Park.
Head to Jewel’s top floor to check out the Wealthy Snake’s New Year Celebration series, which includes the first block blind box set and New Year-themed products. You’ll wanna snap pics with Sweet Bean and Pino Jelly at the entrance before meeting the rest at Petal Garden, as well as experience a little “concert” by Labubu at the Source Pool.
When: 10 January – 28 February 2025
How much: Free entry
Where: Chinese New Year at Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666
6. Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Fun fact: snakes like to camouflage with their environment as a self-protection mechanism. Interested to learn more? Slither into the Year of the Snake with these scaly creatures and meet them at our wildlife parks in Singapore. Join the reptiles at Keeper Talk sessions featuring the king cobra at the Singapore Zoo, the green anaconda at River Wonders, and the cave racer and carpet python at Night Safari. P.S. don’t miss out on meet-and-greet sessions with the Honduran milk snake at the zoo’s RepTopia!
Other CNY activities include auspicious greetings at Splash Safari in the zoo, lion dance performances and greetings with the God of Fortune at the entrance of River Wonders and Bird Paradise, and festive twilight LED performances at the Night Safari.
When: 28 January – 12 February 2025
How much: Entry fees to park apply
Where: Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, multiple locations including Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, Bird Paradise and Night Safari
7. Spring Blossoms at Gardens by the Bay
Usher in the Year of the Snake with this floral display inspired by the Legend of the White Snake. The Chinese folklore chronicles the union between a mortal man, Xu Xian, and a female snake spirit, Bai Suzhan (or Madam White Snake). Once you step into the Flower Dome, you’ll be surrounded by beautiful festive blooms like dahlias nestled around a 4.5m-tall floral version of Madam White Snake.
When: 17 January – 23 February 2025, 9am – 9pm
How much: Admission fee to Flower Dome applies
Where: Spring Blossoms at Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
8. Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Singapore
Make your way to the theme park to admire gorgeous cherry blossoms this Chinese New Year. You’ll meet your favourite characters dressed in their CNY best, watch Po’s Parade of Prosperity (and snag fortune cookies from Po and Tigress), snap pics on the cherry blossom-lined street, and more.
When: 22 January – 12 February 2025
How much: Park admission fee applies
Where: Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Singapore, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
9. Wan Qing Festival of Spring
Head over to the north to celebrate the spring festival and watch performances like the Hakka qilin dance, lion dance, wushu, Chinese string quartet, and Chinese opera. Plus, look forward to activities such as snakelet pineapple tart making, yuan xiao storytelling, tang yuan (glutinous rice ball) making sessions, lion dance and festive drumming workshops, Chinese opera mask making and more. Don’t forget to check out the Lunar New Year-themed travelling exhibition!
When: 8 – 9 February 2025, 11am – 5.30pm
How much: Free admission with ticketed activities
Where: Wan Qing Festival of Spring, Safra Punggol, 9 Sentul Crescent, Singapore 828654
10. Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco
Interested in a slice of history? Check out the collection of 84 hand-carved model pagodas at this ongoing exhibition. Crafted from teakwood, these structures are based on real pagodas in China and range from 30cm to over 2m in height.
Keep an eye out for highlights like the Dragon Flower Pagoda and the Pagoda of Thunder Peak. While you’re there, try the virtual reality experience, Journey into the Pagoda, which is inspired by the architecture and folklore of the Pagoda of Six Harmonies in Hangzhou.
When: Until 1 June 2025, 10am – 7pm
How much: $12 – $25
Where: Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco, Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555
11. Celebrations: Tradition Reimagined
Ever wonder where your used red packets go? Well, Cultural Medallion recipient Goh Beng Kwan puts them to good use with his collage works featuring new and vintage ang baos. In collaboration with local furniture brand Commune, the exhibition features his art throughout the showroom.
Fun fact: some of the red packets come from a private collection by his wife, starting from the 1960s. You can also purchase these artworks, which feature auspicious titles like Abundant Wealth. Those interested in upcycling can take part in two-hour workshops ($58) with the artist to learn how to create art with wood, leather and red packets.
When: 11 January – 12 February 2025 (except for 28 to 31 January), weekdays 11.30am – 9pm, weekends 11am – 9pm
How much: Free entry
Where: Celebrations: Tradition Reimagined, Commune Lifestyle, #02-52, Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039596
12. Journey into Prosperity
A collab between Suntec City and The Lego Group, this Chinese New Year event in Singapore offers a vibrant lineup of family-friendly activities. Enter The Realm of Possibilities at the Tower 1 & 2 Atrium for fun adventures where you’ll complete cool tasks to redeem exclusive Lego builds or vouchers. P.S. don’t forget to stop by the Village of Blessings to key your wishes and dreams for the new year on an e-lantern!
Pop by on 1, 2, 8 and 9 February to meet the God of Fortune mascot and receive Lego red packets. Or head over on 3 February to catch the lion dance performance by the Yiwei Athletic Association at the Tower 3 & 4 Atrium.
When: 9 January – 9 February 2025, 10.30am – 9pm
How much: Free
Where: Journey into Prosperity, Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983
Usher in the Year of the Snake filled with good fortune at these Chinese New Year 2025 events in Singapore!
