What does the month have in store? Read on for all the top things to do in Singapore this May!
We can’t believe we’re already five months into 2024! What’s on our agenda for the month ahead, you ask? Scroll ahead to find out. We’ve got the scoop on cool collaborations and menus coming up at cool foodie events. Immerse your artistic side with exhibitions, or rock out to concerts. Can we get a hell yeah?
Best things to do in Singapore: May 2024
1. Event: Treat your queen for Mother’s Day
12 May
We’ll take any excuse to dine out, and this month we’ll be treating our mums, grandmas, mentors, and any lovely ladies in our lives with a meal to remember. We’ve got the scoop on buffets, fine dining deals, and sweet treats. Pick from French, Japanese, or Peranakan cuisines, get your mum dressed to the nines, and enjoy a night out together.
Treat your queen for Mother’s Day, multiple locations including Publico, Roia, and Imbue
2. Things to do: Pattoo Tarlour tattoo deal
Until 31 May
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This is your sign to get a new masterpiece because local tattoo parlour, Pattoo Tarlour is giving you the opportunity to get some ink done with a friend. Getting two tattoos for the price of one sounds like a great deal to us. All you have to do is message the team on Telegram to claim the promo, figure out the designs, and get the price settled. It sounds like a great time to get a friendship tattoo, if you ask us.
Pattoo Tarlour tattoo deal, enquire online
3. Event: The Great Century Square Shopping Challenge
Until 26 May
Want to spend quality time with your family and have the chance to win big? You’ll want in on The Great Century Square Shopping Challenge. From now till 26 May, bring the fam bam to shop ‘til you drop at this retail haven with stores across dining, fashion, beauty, electronics and more. Think well-loved brands like Kiddy Palace, Nelly’s Retro Snacks and Miniso.
With every $30 spent, you’ll score a lucky draw chance to participate in the shopping challenge on 1 or 2 June. Come 27 May, 25 lucky winners will be picked to take part each day. Each winner will receive $600 worth of shopping vouchers to compete for attractive prizes. We hear the top three teams will bag home a $1,000, $800 and $600 FRx Gift Card respectively! Now, here’s a pro tip: double your chances of joining the challenge by simply spending $30 at Tampines 1 on the same day.
Beyond the shopping challenge, shoppers will also be rewarded for every $60 spent at Century Square, or $30 spent at FairPrice Finest or Cathay Cineplex. We’re talking $30 worth of retail vouchers on your first visit, as well as $5 and $10 FRx Gift Cards on your second and third visits. So grab your wallets ‘cos it’s time to get shopping!
The Great Century Square Shopping Challenge, 2 Tampines Central 5, Singapore 529509
4. Concert: Lauv live in Singapore
4 May
To conclude the festivities on day two of Liv Golf, expect chart-topping artist Lauv at Sentosa in May. After bursting into music in 2015, the singer has proved himself as a name to remember. One billion global streams and a gold-certified debut album later, the American pop sensation is now taking the world by storm. For a full 75 minutes, you’ll get to vibe out to hits like “I Like Me Better”, “How I’m Feeling”, and “All 4 Nothing”.
Lauv live in Singapore, Palawan Green, Sentosa, Siloso Beach Walk
5. Drink: Singapore Cocktail Takeover
1 – 12 May
We’re starting May off by celebrating all things cocktails over the course of 12 extra boozy days. Show some love to some of our city’s best bars and discover why Singapore has become a must-visit destination for cocktail lovers around the world. 30 participating bars will be offering two signature cocktails at just $18 during the event for you to enjoy. That’s not all! Look forward to a packed programme of guest shifts featuring talents from top bars in the region. We’re prepared to use every hangover remedy in the book so we don’t miss the fun.
Singapore Cocktail Takeover, multiple locations around Singapore
6. Dine: A taste of Portugal at Hevel
9 May
Looking for a fancy dinner with a great wine pairing? Pay Hevel a visit this month. For one night only, savour an exclusive Portuguese wine dinner in collaboration with Niepoort and Quinta do Vesuvio. These renowned wine producers boast hundreds of years of experience, producing some of the finest wines. Sip on vino while sampling a curated menu created by chef-owner Stefan and soak up the great ambience of Hevel with this experience.
A taste of Portugal at Hevel, #01-04, 1 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089109
7. Eat: Korio x Zouk Group pop-up
Select days in May
We all shed tears when our beloved sandwich and doughnut shop Korio announced its closure last December. But for a limited time only, the cult favourite is making a triumphant return with a pop-up in collaboration with Zouk Group. For selected days in May and June, Korio will be bringing its signature flavours through sandwiches like Nordic Craze, Jon Banh Jo Mi, Chocolate OD, and more.
Korio x Zouk Group pop-up, #02-01, Here Kitty Kitty, 3E River Valley Road, Singapore 179024
8. Dine: Taste the World
4 – 26 May
Foodies, we’ve got just the event for you. Gourmet Trails has launched its inaugural Taste the World dining series. This month-long festival demonstrates how food transcends boundaries. We’re seeing a elevation of our local culinary scene with stories of diverse cultures from around the world told through food. Through this event, you’ll travel through the continents with specially curated dinners at various restaurants in Singapore. Oh, and did we mention proceeds from the event go towards the United Nations World Food Programme?
Taste the World, multiple locations including Anju, Ummi Beirut, and Esquina
9. Arts & entertainment: CreatorWeek
7 – 11 May
Gather ’round for all things music and art because CreatorWeek is set to take Singapore by storm. The festival features a conference with three tracks where artists from around the world can showcase their talents and interact with industry veterans and fans. Up-and-coming musicians can join the Music Matters Academy to pick up some new tricks. While “It’s A Girl Thing” is dedicated to all things female empowerment. The event will also give Clarke Quay a dash of musical flair with performances by emerging acts from Asia and beyond.
CreatorWeek, multiple locations in Singapore
10. Things to do: Textile Together
26 May
Looking to create some unique memories with your little one this month? Why not give Biekaleidoscope’s latest workshop a shot? During this workshop, you’ll learn how to create textile mobiles out of waste fabric. All you have to do is bring along some old clothes, or meaningful textile pieces that you can use for the mobile. Psst: you’ll even get professional photos taken of you and your tot working on your creation together!
Textile Together, #02-01, 9 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238959
11. Things to do: Enter the Maltiverse: A Heineken pure malt experience
10 – 19 May
Are you ready to step into the wonderful world of pure malt? Heineken is about to transport you to a new realm with refreshing dimensions of food, art, and music. Take a seat at the Maltiverse chef’s table where chef de cuisine Stefan Kam of Goho presents his unique culinary blend of Dutch and Asian flavours. Then check out the art installation created by collective Metamo Industries that lets you explore a refreshing world with your very own pure malt avatar. You can even create your own music and master the art of a perfect pour with draught masters with the chance to win a bunch of prizes.
Enter the Maltiverse: A Heineken pure malt experience, Behind the Green Door, 97 Duxton Road, Singapore 089541
12. Exhibition: Pleasure Express: Beyond Worlds
Until 5 May
Experience art in a whole new way with Magnum’s funky new exhibition at Orchard Road. Pleasure seekers in Singapore are invited to experience the latest Magnum launch by entering a realm of euphoria, wonder, and chill. After taking a personality test, you’ll get a bespoke QR code to enter a new immersive world. You can even play mobile games to win exclusive vouchers. All you have to do is bring along a proof of purchase of any Magnum ice cream to enter the space.
Pleasure Express: Beyond Worlds, Ion Art Gallery, Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
13. Bonus: i Light Singapore 2024
31 May – 23 June
That’s right, i Light Singapore is back once again to illuminate Marina Bay. The visual playground returns with new installations and programmes that’ll delight your senses. This year’s theme is inspired by cyclical nature and the colour green which symbolises nature and our environment. Explore an immersive world of light art installations that offer unique perspectives on environmental issues.
i Light Singapore 2024, multiple locations including Marina Bay, South Beach, and Millenia Walk
May’s looking mighty fine with loads of things to do in Singapore.
