Wanna know what the month has in store? Here’s our list of top things to do in Singapore this August!
We’re leaving July behind and entering the most happening month of the year! Can we expect any less from the nation’s own birthday month? From grand fireworks displays to fun festivals to decadent buffets, here are all the best things to do in Singapore this August. Read on for exciting deets on upcoming events…
Fun things to do this August in Singapore
1. Entertainment: Catch the National Day fireworks
9 August
It’s not a celebration without some fireworks! If you’re planning to watch the sky light up on National Day, we’ve rounded up the best spots to stop by. We’re talking everything from public spaces like the Helix Bridge and Merlion Park, to cool rooftop bars and swanky alfresco restaurants. You’ll want to go as early as possible because we’re certain it’ll be packed to the brim with eager observers wielding smartphones and cameras.
2. Eat and drink: A Mad Dinner 2.0 with Simran Savlani
25 August
Who says vegetarian meals can’t be exciting? Simran Savlani, author of A Spark of Madness cookbook, is back to impress with her Mad Dinner Asian Tour in Singapore, Hong Kong and Manila. Reserve a seat now, and indulge in a fancy six-course vegetarian menu at The Dempsey Project on 25 August. Think along the lines of dishes like smashed potatoes, paneer rendang, vindaloo mac ‘n’ cheese, and spiked pie. Even if you’re a sworn meat-eater, you might actually forget that each course is meat-free.
A Mad Dinner 2.0, #01-12, Block 9, The Dempsey Project, Dempsey Road, Singapore 247697
3. Entertainment: Atul Khatri “Daddy Kool” stand-up comedy show
28 August
The world’s gone mad, but we can still have a good laugh! Catch ex-CEO-turned-comedian Atul Khatri’s stand-up comedy show coming to you at Sota Concert Hall. If you’re wondering why he sounds particularly familiar, it’s because Atul was on Netflix’s comedy special “Comedians of the World” – featured as one of the globe’s top 47 comedians. Chortle along to jokes about his indie dog Mr. Butter Khatri, his relationships with his daughters, and his three-year-old grandson.
Atul Khatri “Daddy Kool” stand-up comedy show, Sota Concert Hall, 1 Zubir Said Drive, Singapore 227968
4. Event: Singapore Vegan Festival 2022
27 August
The plant-based scene in Singapore is booming, and we’re so here for it. If you’re up for fun masterclasses and interactive workshops centred around veganism, head down to the Singapore Vegan Festival. The fourth edition of this event will also feature a Vegan Market, offering a plethora of innovative gourmet and lifestyle products from 25 brands. Think bakes from Brod & Paj, plant-based cheeses and butter from Nut Culture, and vegan protein powders from Nuzest. Grab your tickets today!
Singapore Vegan Festival 2022, Raffles City Convention Centre, 80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189560
5. Exhibition: Nothing is Forever: Rethinking Sculpture at the National Gallery
All month
Love exploring exhibitions within the city’s stunning museums? You’ve gotta check out this new one at the National Gallery. Nothing is Forever: Rethinking Sculpture is the first major sculpture exhibition held in Singapore in 30 years. Expect to find everything from funerary artefacts recovered from Bukit Brown Cemetery to artworks created from everyday items. We love that it explores how these works of art have shaped Singapore society as we know it today.
Nothing is Forever: Rethinking Sculpture at the National Gallery, National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
6. Event: Singapore Night Festival 2022
19 – 27 August
The Singapore Night Festival is back after a two-year hiatus! Wondering what’s in store? Well, the new edition of SNF is going hyperlocal – zooming in on the history and identity of Singapore’s arts and heritage precinct. Pretty apt for the nation’s birthday month. Come and revel in the magic of the night, and look out for a plethora of activities including projection mapping, night light installations, experiential tours and more.
Singapore Night Festival 2022, multiple locations around the Bras Basah and Bugis precinct
7. Eat and drink: ‘Oumi Origins’ 6-hands collaboration
17 – 18 August
If you’ve been looking for a reason to taste the food at Oumi, here’s a super compelling one. This August, the farm-to-table kappo dining destination is collaborating with guest chef Michael Ryan of two-hat awarded Provenance; resident chef John-Paul Fiechtner of Kaarla; as well as Christopher Leow, 1-Arden’s head farmer from Edible Garden City. The produce-forward, omakase-style lunch and dinner will take place on 17 and 18 August. Hot tip: reserve seats for dinner on the second day, and you’ll get to go on an educational tour of the lush 1-Arden Food Forest and its five themed gardens before your meal begins.
‘Oumi Origins’ 6-hands collaboration, #51-01, CapitaSpring, 88 Market Street, Singapore 048948
8. Shop, arts and culture: Whimsical Wonderland art market by Imagine The World
6 – 7 August
Wondering how you can spend the National Day weekend? Pop by this Whimsical Wonderland art market in MacPherson and #supportlocal. The first edition of this market will explore a tea party theme and feature tons of handcrafted goods sold by local creatives. You’ll get to take part in fun workshops and activities like perfume making, acrylic pour art, tarot card readings and more. Plus, partial proceeds from the event will go to the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) to aid its cause of achieving gender equality in Singapore.
Whimsical Wonderland art market by Imagine The World, #07-04, Ubi Centre, 57 Ubi Avenue 1, Singapore 408936
9. Eat and drink: ‘Meters Above Sea Level’ Mandala Masters residency
From 5 August
You’ve experienced the genius of chefs Mauro Colagreco from Mirazur and Gaggan Anand. Now, Mandala Masters has returned with an ambitious third residency titled ‘Meters Above Sea Level’. You can expect a best-in-class dining experience, jointly designed and headlined by world-renowned Peruvian chef and restaurateur Virgilio Martínez and World’s Best Female Chef Pía León. Taking place at Art, the immersive journey will bring you through Peru’s varied natural landscapes and rarely seen or tasted indigenous ingredients. We can’t wait!
‘Meters Above Sea Level’ Mandala Masters residency, Art at National Gallery, #06-02, National Gallery, 1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
10. Event: My Community Festival 2022
5 – 21 August
Warm feelings for our country and community are abundant during Singapore’s birthday month. Ponder our community, time-honoured practices and memories at the My Community Festival. Centred on the theme of ‘My Home Sweet Home’, you’ll get exclusive access to the private spaces of the many communities in Singapore. This includes homes, workplaces, places of worship and communal spaces. Come along and take part in workshops and tours to discover more about Singapore’s history and uncover hidden gems!
My Community Festival 2022, multiple locations including Alexandra Village and Chinatown
11. Event: Let’s Take A Walk non-profit endurance walk
13 – 28 August
Take your walks around Singapore to the next level by participating in this non-profit endurance walk, volunteer-led by members of Raleigh Singapore. You can join the walk virtually and explore views and experiences along suggested routes spanning 20km, 50km and 100km from 13 to 26 August, or sign up for the in-person event on 27 to 28 August. Think sights like the Raffles Marina Lighthouse, Tiger Breweries, Coney Island and Sembawang Hot Spring Park. Your participation will benefit the Caregivers Alliance Limited (CAL) and support caregivers of people with mental illnesses.
Let’s Take A Walk non-profit endurance walk, multiple locations including Coney Island and Raffles Marina
12. Eat and drink: Lobster and crab buffet at Estate
5 – 28 August
Seafood buffet? Yes, please. Hilton Singapore Orchard’s all-day dining restaurant, Estate, is anything but ‘shellfish’ this August. Indulge in a mouthwatering lobster and crab buffet, featuring a wide array of crustacean dishes inspired by heritage Singaporean flavours and from around the world. We’re talking fresh Maine lobster, snow crab legs on ice, and all-time Singaporean favourites like Singapore chilli crab, black pepper crab and Kam Heong-style crabs.
Lobster and crab buffet at Estate, Level 5, Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867
Now, go forth and have fun with our list of things to do this August in Singapore!
