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 2025! What’s on our agenda of things to do in Singapore for May, you ask? We’ve got the scoop on cool collaborations and menus at cool foodie events. Immerse your artistic side with exhibitions, or rock out to concerts.
Best things to do in Singapore: May 2025
1. Dine: Treat your queen for Mother’s Day
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, brunches, and sweet treats. Pick from Mediterranean spots, steakhouses, or a seafood lover’s dream feast. Get your mum dressed to the nines, and enjoy a night out together.
When: Various dates
How much: Price varies with each location
Where: Treat your queen for Mother’s Day, multiple locations including Publico, Roia, and Imbue
2. Entertainment: Hendrick’s Sunset Cinema
Our favourite alternative cinema experience is back! Make your way to Tanjong Beach for an evening of cocktails, bites, and award-winning films all in one spot. It’s also a silent cinema experience. Which means the audio gets broadcast into wireless headphones. No more irritating whispers annoying you during screen time! This year’s selection includes titles like Wicked, Conclave, ET the Extra Terrestrial, and more.
When: 8 – 25 May 2025
How much: Tickets start from $44.80
Where: Hendrick’s Sunset Cinema, Tanjong Beach, Sentosa
3. Things to do: SheIsInfinite: Holistic Health & Wellbeing Event 2025
Ever wanted to find out more about spirituality and wellness? Save the date for SheIsInfinite, Singapore’s first spirituality and wellness festival dedicated to Asian holistic traditions. It’s a safe platform to learn about traditional wisdom and holistic healing, as well as rediscover your inner light amid today’s digital overload and urban chaos.
Back bigger and better, this second edition boasts double the space, number of booths and festival period, so you’ll have more time to explore. Psst: there’s even a new stage space that’ll host talks, demonstrations and presentations.
Expect to meet and connect with experts from various spiritual and wellness disciplines. Think traditional metaphysical practitioners (like traditional shifus, fengshui and geomancy experts); esoteric spirituality practitioners (including New Age practitioners, tarot readers and astrologers); and wellness practitioners, such as yoga instructors, supplement suppliers and health device providers. Eco-friendly businesses offering lifestyle products and sustainable solutions will also be on-site. Registration is free, so secure your spot today!
When: 10 – 11 May 2025, 10am to 8pm
How much: Free entry
Where: SheIsInfinite: Holistic Health & Wellbeing Event 2025, Level 2 to 3 Concourse, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039593
4. Dine: Level33 x Kaarla four-hands dinner
Penthouse dining meets wood-fire cooking in this latest dining collaboration between executive chef Jake Kowalewski of Level33 and executive chef Lamley Chua of Kaarla. This exclusive four-hands collaboration will take place across two nights, the first one hosted at Level33 in May. It also celebrates milestones for both brands – Level33’s 15th anniversary and 1-Group’s 20th. Both chefs bring their passion for eco-consciousness to the table, never sacrificing on bold flavours, innovative techniques, and shared commitment to sustainability. Ingredients featured include yellowfin tuna, lobster, and swordfish.
When: 29 May 2025, 6.30pm
How much: Starts from $178 per person, $256 with beverage pairing; reservations to be made via Level33 by 22 May
Where: Level33 x Kaarla four-hands dinner, Level 33, Tower 1, Marina Bay Financial Centre, 8 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018981
5. Party: Chimichanga’s eight-day Cinco de Mayo festival
Chimichanga will be extending its Cinco de Mayo celebrations to a full eight days this year, which means a whole lot more celebrations. Various events will take place across the days to mark this occasion, so pick your poison. Festivities start with a party bus crawl, taking you to Chimichanga Paya Lebar, Chimi’s Somerset, and Senor Taco. Score two-for-$22 drink specials and $5.50 margaritas, bring the kids along for children’s activities like piñata bashing, or pop over for a mixology class.
When: 3 – 10 May 2025
Where: Chimichanga’s eight-day Cinco de Mayo festival, available at all Chimichanga locations
6. Culture: Singapore Heritagefest 2025
Over 100 programmes are set to take place across the island in celebration of Singapore Heritagefest 2025. This year’s edition puts cultural practitioners, heritage businesses, and other partners who keep our heritage alive at the forefront. Expect SG60-themed workshops, tours, trails, exhibitions, and other activities.
When: 1 – 25 May 2025
How much: Some ticketed events
Where: Singapore Heritagefest 2025, multiple locations
7. Things to do: A Lady Gaga-inspired sip & paint session
If you’re excited for Mother Monster‘s upcoming concert, channel all that energy into a sip and paint session! Paintblush is hosting two Lady Gaga-themed painting sessions to bring you and your fellow little monsters together through art. Each session includes a Chromatica cocktail or Little Monster mocktail, a step-by-step lesson on how to paint your Lady Gaga portrait, a fiery playlist, and more.
When: 3 May 2025, 3pm – 6pm; 17 May 2025, 7pm – 10pm
How much: Prices start from $85 per person
Where: A Lady Gaga-inspired sip & paint session, Level 2, 73 Dunlop Street, Singapore 209401
8. Exhibition: Portals
An immersive exhibition has taken over the Battlebox at Fort Canning, and it’s one not to be missed. Seven Singapore-based artists have come together to transform the bunker into a multi-sensory experience, reimagining history through contemporary artistic interpretations. Think dynamic visuals, soundscapes, and sensory installations. Artists have reimagined wartime communication systems, done up immersive light displays, and installations that respond to sound and movement.
When: Until 29 June 2025
How much: Tickets start from $20
Where: Portals, Battlebox, 2 Cox Terrace, Singapore 179622
9. Concert: Ado World Tour 2025
Japanese vocalist Ado is set to embark on her second world tour, starting off in Tokyo before ending in Honolulu. Good news: she’s making a stop in Singapore! Known for her vibrant voice and mysterious persona, she’s captured the hearts of both Japanese locals and global audiences. Ado named the tour Hibana, which means spark in Japanese, as she intends to carry her heritage with her through this journey.
When: 21 May 2025, 8pm
How much: Tickets start from $118
Where: Ado World Tour 2025, Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397691
10. Korea Travel Fair 2025: Your Gateway to K-Culture
Anyone got the itch to travel to Seoul recently? You’re in luck, because the Korea Tourism Organisation has put together a travel fair that features all things Korean. This year’s fair features over 20 exhibitors, including Regional Tourism Organisations from Jeju, Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Jeollanam-do. There are even major travel agents offering limited-time promotions! Psst: We heard Hallyu actor Yim Si-wan and K-drama OST singer Punch will both be making appearances on 17 May!
When: 16 – 18 May 2025; 10.30am – 9pm
Where: Korea Travel Fair 2025: Your Gateway to K-Culture, Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839
May’s looking mighty fine with loads of things to do in Singapore.
