Wanna know what’s happening and trending in Singapore? Pop by every week as we give you the buzz on what’s new and cool in the city.
Wondering what’s happening in Singapore this week? We’ve got you covered. Life moves so fast it’s impossible to stay updated, so we’re bringing you the latest and greatest in food and drinks, entertainment, and viral trends – all in easy-to-read, bite-sized doses! Bookmark this page for your weekly dose, and check out our guide on things to do this weekend in Singapore.
The buzz on what’s happening in Singapore this week
1. The Pokemon invasion continues
Can’t get enough of Japan’s adorable pocket monsters (yes, that’s what Pokemon means)? You’d wanna catch this! Singapore Cable Car‘s Pokemon-themed cable car cabins are back for another round, starting from tomorrow till 30 April 2026. Visitors can enjoy distinct day and night experiences as they soar from Mount Faber Peak to Sentosa.
The cabins feature Pikachu, Eevee, Jigglypuff, Charmander, and Gengar, with customised interiors like the seats and cabin floors. The ride turns into an interactive journey at night, where guests will receive a complimentary UV torch. See if you can spot the five characters alongside five hidden flying-type Pokemons: Gyarados, Pidgeot, Charizard, Dragonite, and Aerodactyl. Oh, and if you’re lucky, you might even find Mew!
Dismount at Mount Faber Peak and be greeted by larger-than-life Pokemons. Relive your childhood by snapping pics with beloved first-gen characters at various spots before heading into the gift store and purchasing various merchandise with your adult money.
2. Two global brands jump up for a cool collab
Speaking of childhood, here’s an exclusive collection that’ll have you jumping up and down with delight. Skechers and Nintendo have come together to launch the all-new Skechers | Super Mario collection. Here, various sneakers, clog sandals, apparel, and accessories are adorned with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Road, and Bowser (with his Goombas). The collection is available at Skechers stores across the country, including Century Square, Punggol Coast Mall, Jurong Point, and Wisma Atria.
3. Check out the world’s largest urban sports festival
No plans this weekend? Here’s something to add to your cal. Fise (Festival International des Sports Extremes), aka the world’s largest urban sports festival, is making its Singapore debut this month! The two-day event, taking place at Scape and Somerset Skate Park on 22 and 23 November 2025, will feature demonstrations, community contests, youth clinics, and live music.
Fise will also play host to a line-up of world-class athletes like Ryan Williams, Nitro World Games and X Games medallist in BMX and scootering, and Pedro Quintas, an Olympic finalist in Tokyo 2021.
4. Local fashion label opens brick-and-mortar store
The next time you’re at Takashimaya, be sure to swing by Barehands‘ new store at Basement 2. Browse through the brand’s curated ready-to-wear collections alongside a selection of exclusive merchandise. There’s also a dedicated DIY made-to-order corner, where customers can handpick their preferred size adjustments and fabrics to create one-of-a-kind pieces that’ll be ready within seven weeks.
5. AI are friends, not foes… maybe
These days, everyone’s all about AI, including the folks at Meta. If you’re ever curious about how the platform utilises artificial intelligence, this is your chance to find out. Meta AI: The Place of Impossible Things invites visitors for hands-on experiences that bring Meta AI to life, from creating content to discovering the latest in AI-powered devices.
The public will also enjoy an exclusive peek into the new Ray-Bay Meta Glasses (Gen 2), which aren’t available in Singapore. This free two-day event takes place at New Bahru’s Alma House from 10am to 7pm.
What’s happening in Singapore: What you missed last week…
6. (Local) music makes the people come together, yeah…
Perk up your ears and the weekend with some new music to groove to! First up: Estelle Fly returns to the airwaves with her sultry new single Messy. The song dives into the tension of unspoken attraction and blends K-R&B with late-night pop influences. This is a sneak peek into Estelle Fly’s debut EP Zone, which drops on 5 December 2025.
Who else is making a comeback? Regina Song, that’s who. She’s just released The Gates, the final chapter of her melancholia era. The EP consists of her 2025 singles Fairy, Love Me Again, Before I Leave, and her latest release, Midsummer Mansion. Stay tuned for her sophomore album, which will be out sometime in 2026.
7. Take note of these Black Friday deals
Dialling the Shopaholics Anonymous hotline: November’s coming in hot with sexy promos! Booking.com’s Black Friday deals will make planning your upcoming vacays easy, breezy, beautiful. Take note of these deals, honeys:
- Up to 40% off select accommodations
- Up to 25% off select car rentals
- Up to 20% off select attractions
- 20% off select airport transfers
- Up to 15% off select flights
Travellers can enjoy savings across six travel categories between 20 November and 3 December 2025, for travel till 31 December 2026. Bonus: you can pair them with flexible booking options like free cancellation, and book now, pay later. Sweet!
8. Trip.com restaurant ranking reveals food trends
Food and travel guide Trip.Gourmet has unveiled its 2026 Global Restaurant Selection List, which celebrates the world’s most outstanding dining hotspots. Renowned high-end restaurants like Singapore’s Odette, Japan’s Sezanne, and Hong Kong’s Caprice dominate the Fine Dining – Black Diamond category.
This year’s rankings also highlight key culinary trends such as restaurants adopting sustainability practices like zero-waste cooking and farm-to-table sourcing, fusion and Chinese cuisines, vegetarian and plant-based dining, and molecular gastronomy.
9. Winter is coming… back to Singapore
Missed Snows, Japan’s hit Hokkaido winter-exclusive confectionery, when the brand was here last year? Don’t fret: the brand is returning to our sunny shores with two signature favourites and new indulgences! These goodies will be available from late November 2025 to February 2026 at pop-ups at Boutiques Fair Singapore, Takashimaya, and Jewel Changi Airport.
Fans and sweet tooths can look forward to Mori-no-ki (“forest tree”), a crisp milk chocolate base enhanced with feuilletine, almonds, and pie crust bits; the deep-fried chocolate Snowchips in three textures; and Snowball Aka, a “double fresh” sweet made with strawberries wrapped in rich chocolate. Joining the new items are returning classics, the Snowsand chocolate sandwich cookies and the Snowball chocolate truffles.
Fyi, most of the items can be found at the three locations; the Snowchips are available only at Boutiques and Jewel Changi Airport, while the Snowball Aka is at Takashimaya.
10. Spread some good cheer this festive season
Christmas is a time for giving and spreading warmth. If you wanna do some good this Yuletide, take part in Inchcape Singapore‘s third annual giving back event, in collaboration with Food From the Heart. The mission? Collect non-perishable food donations to support underprivileged families across Singapore; this is taking place till 28 November 2025.
Collection points are located at Inchcape Centre (level 10, outside pantry), Leng Kee (level two, customer lounge), Ubi (level two, sales office and level four, tech resting room), and Marsiling (level one, outside meeting room). The event culminates on 29 November 2025, when 40 volunteers will hit the road from 9am to 1pm and personally deliver to each home. Keen to participate? Sign up as a volunteer via its online form.
And that’s a wrap on what’s happening in Singapore this week (and beyond).
