Looking for things to do in Singapore this weekend? Here’s your guide to the best events and activities happening around town this weekend.
Fun things to do in Singapore this weekend are abundant, from checking out cool cafes, bars and restaurants, to exciting things to do in Singapore in September. Bookmark this page if you’re always on the lookout for limited-time menus, parties, and news on all the new events happening during the weekend. Remember to keep up to date with what’s happening in Singapore! Let’s hop on to the list of fun things to do in Singapore this weekend.
Things to do this weekend in Singapore
1. Shop at art markets taking over the city!
Our hunt for the best things to do in Singapore this weekend led us down a humongous rabbit hole filled with art markets! The number of artists set to showcase their work at various locations is staggering, making it a prime opportunity for you to fill your schedule. Be sure to plot out your hop too! Here are all of the art markets in Singapore we’ve spotted so far:
- Central Singapore Market at Balmoral Road
- Alive Artisans Market at The Kallang
- Konbini x Apple Farmacy at Venue+, Grantral Mall
- Baddest B*tch Bazaar at *Scape
- Simply Toys pop-up at City Square Mall
When: Various dates between 11 to 13 September 2026
How much: Admission varies with each market
Where: Art markets taking over the city, multiple locations
2. [Free!] Twilight: Flea & Feast
The best in food, beauty, entertainment, and more is set to take place this weekend at Twilight: Flea & Feast, one of the most beloved pasar malams in Singapore. It’s set to transform two huge convention halls into one of the biggest indoor markets in the city! The brand typically posts a schedule of events and performances closer to the date, so keep your eyes peeled on its social media for more details.
When: 11 to 13 September 2026
How much: Free admission
Where: Twilight: Flea & Feast, Hall 401 to 403, Suntec City Convention Centre, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983
3. [Free!] Public Garden
Are you ready to brave the queues at Public Garden? One of the top things to do this weekend in Singapore, enter a world where independent designers, artists, and makers gather for the city’s top art market. From stationery and prints to jewellery, ceramics, and wearable art, you’ll be in for a treat. Your wallet may fear you after a trip to Public Garden, but at least you’ll find many cute things to make up for that!
When: 12 to 13 September 2026, 1pm to 7pm
How much: Free admission
Where: Public Garden, Hall 405 to 406, Suntec City Convention Centre, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983
4. Singapore River Festival 2026
Marking its 10th edition this year, the Singapore River Festival is celebrating a decade of bringing new energy, experiences, and stories to the iconic Singapore River. Building on the success of previous editions, expect new experiential moments, following the theme of The Quay Collective. All three quays (Clarke, Robertson, and Boat) will feature unique experience zones dedicated to different themes. From entertainment to lifestyle and wellbeing, and expression, you’ve got a jam-packed weekend!
When: 11 to 20 September 2026
How much: Free admission with some ticketed events
Where: Singapore River Festival 2026, multiple locations around Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, and Robertson Quay
5. [Free!] National Stadium Experience
The National Stadium Experience returns with free entry to our beloved stadium! The gates are open with family-friendly activities, entertainment, and workshops waiting for you. This weekend, expect an art market hosted by Invade, a K-pop random play dance session, and a movie screening by Cinewav. And if none of that piques your interest, you can always drop by for a leisurely lap around the track.
When: Until 20 September 2026
How much: Free admission with some ticketed events
Where: National Stadium Experience, 15 Stadium Road, Singapore 397718
6. Unfiltered presents Flashback
A night of nostalgia with 2000s music? Count us in. Unfiltered is putting together a night filled with Pitbull, Rihanna, Kesha, and more! Bop out to tracks from artists who have topped the charts all night long, arm in arm with your best mates and turn this into a night to remember. Tickets are still available, and if you want a table reservation, be sure to fill out the form on the ticket site. Psst: You might catch some of us there, wink wink.
When: 12 September 2026, 10.30pm to 3am
How much: Tickets start from $25.44
Where: Unfiltered presents Flashback, #02-01, Hard Rock Cafe, 50 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249724
7. [Free!] Brunch at The Bowl
Trifecta is set to host its first-ever brunch session at The Bowl! Bring friends, family, and furkids over for a laid-back afternoon with good food, cold brews, music, and a ton of shopping opportunities. Dig into indulgent bakes from 222 Bakehouse and coffee from Kopi Stan, or get a little boozy with beers from Collective Brew. For savoury bites, grab pizza slices from Yeastside or Asian BBQ from Buri Buri. After satiating your appetite, join a skate session or simply hang out with the team.
When: 12 September 2026, 11am to 3pm
How much: Free admission; RSVP to reserve a seat
Where: Brunch at The Bowl, Trifecta, 10A Exeter Road, Singapore 239958
8. Geylang Serai Cooking Club
Ready to get your hands to work with this cooking class? The team at SayurStory is all about community building with migrant domestic workers through food and nature-based connections. Get to know the community and plants in the neighbourhood by planning a meal together! Gather ingredients at Geylang Serai wet market and create potluck dishes with seasonal ingredients, and meet some new people along the way.
When: 13 September 2026
How much: Starts from $30 (SG Culture Pass eligible)
Where: Geylang Serai Cooking Club, #01-05, Wisma Geylang Serai, 1 Engku Aman, Singapore 408528
9. Thugshop presents The Warehouse Party
How often do you get to say you partied at an actual warehouse in Singapore? Thanks to Thugshop, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime dream come true! DJs Amber H, Asssun, Ma De, RPDM, and Sho&Tell will be taking over the Keppel Warehouse, each bringing their own vibe and style to the dance floor for the night.
When: 12 September 2026, 4pm to 11pm
How much: Tickets start from $41.07
Where: Thugshop presents The Warehouse Party, Keppel Warehouse, 37 Keppel Road, Singapore 089064
10. Lilytopia
When you think of Egypt, images of giant sand dunes and stone structures may come to mind first. But did you know the Nile used to be lined with lush gardens? Gardens by the Bay is shining a light on the vibrant and colourful landscapes of the sand in its first-ever Ancient Egypt-themed display. Vividly coloured temples will be taking over the Flower Dome for a limited time, housing artefacts inspired by Ancient Egypt. And yes, you can expect the space to be sprawling with lilies, including the Egyptian Blue Lotus – a water lily revered as a symbol of rebirth and the sun.
When: 21 August to 27 September 2026, 9am to 9pm
How much: Tickets start from $12
Where: Lilytopia, Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
11. Gelato Messina x Butter
We take any excuse to pop by Gelato Messina for a scoop or two. And when one of our favourite ice cream shops in Singapore features cookies for the first time, you best believe we’re going to be there every day for the rest of the month! Hong Kong’s favourite American bake shop Butter will be popping up at Messina with its beloved cookies, baked fresh every day. Expect four of Butter’s signature flavours: Butter’s Classic, chocolate chunk, lemon crinkle, and chewy oatmeal raisin. And of course, no Singapore visit would be complete without a city-exclusive! Featuring Singapore’s beloved Milo, you can grab a Milo Dinosaur cookie, or have it with a scoop of vanilla gelato to make it a Milo Godzilla.
When: Until 17 September 2026
How much: $6 for cookies; $12 for Milo Godzilla
Where: Gelato Messina x Butter, 1 Club Street, Singapore 069400
12. Bugis Street’s refreshed Level 2
If you’ve lived in this city long enough, you would have visited Bugis Street at least once in your life. And you’ll remember what a huge maze it can be. But as time passes, Bugis Street has started to evolve beyond its retail roots. With an added facelift, the second level of this beloved mall has now been transformed, introducing an experience-led concept that puts creativity, community, and self-expression in the spotlight.
A mix of local independent brands has arrived to give the space new life, inviting visitors to explore new ideas, support local talent, and connect with others. If you need us, we’ll be making a beeline for Creamie Sippies’ banana pudding bar before heading to White Pixies for a hands-on workshop.
When: Ongoing; daily, 10am to 10pm
How much: Free admission
Where: Bugis Street’s refreshed Level 2, 261 Victoria Street, Singapore 189876
13. [Free!] Prototype Island Homecoming
First presented at Milan Design Week 2026, Prototype Island has returned to Singapore in a homecoming presentation at the ArtScience Museum. The showcase explores Singapore as a continuously evolving nation, where ideas are tested, refined, and translated into everyday life. 15 projects are on display, responding to contemporary challenges across interconnected themes.
When: 24 July to 20 September 2026
How much: Free admission
Where: Prototype Island Homecoming, ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974
14. Singapore Gallery Month
If you’re a fan of art exhibitions in Singapore, you’re in for a treat. The Art Galleries Association Singapore is bringing Singapore Gallery Month back, packed with more than 100 exhibitions, talks, tours, workshops, and collector-focused experiences across the island. This year’s edition also hopes to bridge the gap between admiring art and collecting it. Collectors will have plenty of opportunities to step into the art world, no matter what stage of their collecting journey they’re in.
When: 15 August to 13 September 2026
How much: Free with some ticketed events
Where: Singapore Gallery Month, multiple art galleries across Singapore, including Fost Gallery, Prestige Gallery, The Private Museum, and more
15. The High Table
Highhouse’s signature chef collaboration series, High Table, continues to bring in heavy hitters of the culinary industry. For this season, we see power couple Daniel and Tamara Chavez of Canchita! The limited-time menu will be available across lunch and dinner menus, featuring a Nikkei-inspired collection created just for Highhouse. Blending bold Peruvian flavours and Japanese finesse, we recommend getting the scallop ceviche, crab tostaditas, and arroz chaufa Nikkei.
When: 14 August to 21 November 2026
How much: Dishes start from $32
Where: The High Table, Highhouse, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
16. [Free!] Momentary Pulses
Have you ever noticed sculptures standing proudly in public during your commute to work? What if we told you those were intentionally placed in your path for you to admire? The Everyday Museum has launched its next long-term public art initiative, Momentary Pulses: Art in the Central Business District. Placed within one of Singapore’s busiest urban precincts, they’re meant to create a brief pause in your daily rush.
When: Until 31 December 2027
How much: Free
Where: Momentary Pulses, multiple locations including Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Shenton House, OUE Link, and more
17. Na Oh’s summer menu
Some restaurants are worth travelling across Singapore for, and Na Oh is one of them. Tucked away inside the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS), this modern Korean restaurant’s new four-course prix fixe menu celebrates Korean summer ingredients in an elegant way.
Expect beautifully plated starters before choosing your main event. We’d happily go back for the Pyongyang-style cold noodles, featuring a beef and dongchimi broth, shaved raw beef loin, and marinated quail eggs. It’s perfect for Singapore’s heat.
If you’re after something heartier, the samgyetang, starring tender young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, hits the spot. Feeling indulgent? Add on the charcoal-grilled Hanwoo rib finger skewer or the Hanwoo tartare – both are standouts. Even better, many of the vegetables and herbs are harvested from the restaurant’s on-site Smart Farm, giving the menu a lovely seed-to-table touch.
P.S. make your experience extra special by booking a spot on the complimentary HMGICS Discovery Tour afterwards, where you’ll explore the smart farms, have a tasting session, marvel at a factory VR tour, and get an adrenaline spike with the Skytrack experience.
When: Ongoing
How much: $88 per person for the summer menu, add-ons from $28
Where: Na Oh, 2 Bulim Link, Singapore 649674
18. Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue is making its first Asia stop in our Lion City, and it’s set to be a dream for Minecraft fans in Singapore. Thanks to motion tracking magic, you get to go on an hour-long quest into the Minecraft world. Take your Orb of Interaction and fight mobs, gather resources, and collaborate with others to save villagers under siege from a zombie attack. Remember to grab some exclusive merch (both physical and digital) on your way out! Psst: check out our Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue review to get more details.
When: 24 April to 13 September 2026
How much: Tickets start from $46 for adults and $40 for children
Where: Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, Green Canvas, Mandai Wildlife Reserve, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826
19. Grab your F1 merch at Audi House of Progress
Are you geared up for this year’s F1 Singapore Grand Prix? Because we sure are, and if you aren’t, we think snagging some of the latest merch will get you into the mood. Be one of the first few in Singapore to get the new Audi Revolut F1 Team merch! Think hats, t-shirts, lanyards, shorts, slides, and more. While you’re there, be sure to have a coffee and some bites at the cafe! The menu got a facelift recently and features some delectable reimagined German classics cooked up by Dave Pynt and the Burnt Ends Bakery team.
When: Ongoing; daily, 10am to 7pm
How much: Merchandise starts from $40
Where: Grab your F1 merch at Audi House of Progress,18 Cross Street, Singapore 048423
20. [Free!] The Everyday Museum
The next time you’re out in the office, see if you can spy some sneaky artworks while you’re taking your walk to lunch! Spotlighting the shifting movements in Singapore’s Central Business District, Singapore-based artists have been invited to create works that sneakily slip into spaces between buildings and pedestrian paths.
When: Until 31 December 2027
How much: Free to view
Where: The Everyday Museum, multiple locations around the Central Business District
21. Exploria
A new attraction is coming to Mandai Wildlife Reserve, and we can attest, you’ll have the time of your life when you visit! Exploria is set to be one of Southeast Asia’s largest indoor, nature-themed multimedia attractions. Experience extraordinary environments and phenomena rarely accessible to humans. This is practically everything from the prehistoric eras and extreme habitats to microscopic ecosystems and the ocean’s depths.
The experience is split into five worlds – Realm of the Giants, Micro Worlds, Bitdeer AI Extreme Frontiers, Infinite Wonderland, and World of Darkness. Each comes with its own interactive elements like installations, augmented reality experiences, virtual reality simulations, and more.
When: Ongoing; Monday to Friday, 11am to 8pm; Saturday to Sunday and public holidays, 11am to 9pm
How much: Tickets start from $38
Where: Exploria, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826
22. Dopamine Land
Dopamine Land Singapore has finally arrived! This love letter to our happy hormone is the hottest new attraction in Singapore to date. Expect nine interactive rooms that’ll engage almost all your senses. Unleash your inner child and doodle to your heart’s content at Scribblescape, or dance the stress away in Chromodance. It’s a sensory overload in the best way possible! Read our review of Dopamine Land to get all the best tips when you’re visiting.
When: Until 19 December 2026; daily, 11am to 9pm; closed on Tuesdays
How much: Tickets start from $17
Where: Dopamine Land Singapore, #02-204/205, Weave, Resorts World Sentosa, 26 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
23. Jurassic World: The Experience
The dinosaurs have taken over! Our misty Cloud Forest hosts prehistoric visitors you can get up close and personal with. Be prepared for life-sized animatronics and dinosaur sculptures scattered throughout the lush Cloud Forest, bringing the Jurassic World film franchise to life. These include a three-storey-tall brachiosaurus, a terrifying tyrannosaurus rex, and even baby dinosaurs in the petting zoo area. We visited Jurassic World: The Experience to give you the lowdown…
When: Ongoing; 9am to 9pm
How much: Tickets start from $22 for children and $26 for adults
Where: Jurassic World: The Experience, Cloud Forest, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
This weekend in Singapore is packed with exciting events and activities that promise fun for everyone!
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of weekend events can I find in Singapore?
Singapore’s weekend lineup includes a diverse range of fun activities, from art exhibitions, live music and theatre shows to pop-up markets, food festivals, family-friendly attractions, fitness activities and cultural celebrations. There’s always something for every interest and age group each weekend.
Can I take public transport in Singapore on the weekend?
Yes! Singapore's public transport system is fast, reliable, and stops by many landmarks. It's also fairly easy to navigate with your mobile map apps.
How do I avoid crowds on the weekend?
Get tickets or make reservations in advance, and show up early to any free events in the city!
Crowds are a typical scene on the weekends and you might not be able to avoid all of them. However, you can try to attend during slightly off-peak hours so that crowds aren't as big.
Are there family-friendly weekend things to do in Singapore?
Absolutely! Many weekend events in Singapore cater to families and children, from interactive exhibitions and outdoor festivals to themed pop-ups and museum experiences.
What are some tips for planning the perfect weekend in Singapore?
Plan ahead by prioritising your favourite events, checking transport routes (MRT/bus timings), considering crowd levels at popular spots, and combining nearby activities to make the most of your time. Singapore’s public transport and walkable districts make weekend exploration convenient.
