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Singapore Events & Festivals

A list of Singapore’s most happening celebrations. A list of traditional and modern events that help solidify the country’s national identity

A Tropical Christmas in Singapore

All about celebrating Christmas in Singapore - shopping attractions and events for the Yuletide season.

Singapore Festivals & Celebrations

Singapore is a relatively young country, sewn together from radically different races and cultures. No wonder their holidays are also quite diverse! Both religious holidays and secular celebrations take place in Singapore, and guests are encouraged to take part in any of them, no matter what your particular religious or cultural allegiance!

Christmas in Singapore, 2008

Christmas activities in Singapore, scheduled from November to early January.

Deepavali - Hindu Festival of Lights

Deepavali is the start of the Hindu New Year, and it's celebrated with passion in Malaysia and Singapore. A primer on Deepavali celebrations in Singapore's Little India.

2008 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix

The Singapore Grand Prix is on - with the first night races in Formula One history! Here's a quick description of the event, the venue, scheduling and ticketing information, and accommodations.

Great Singapore Sale - One Month of Cut-Rate Shopping in Singapore

Shopping in Singapore comes to a head every year, when the Great Singapore Sale rolls around. For one whole month, the island-wide mall that is Singapore goes on sale - retailers all over the country offer discounts of as much as 70% off!

Chinese New Year in Singapore: An Islandwide Celebration

On February 7, Singapore’s Chinese majority will commence the Year of the Rat with the best-executed Chinese New Year party outside of China. Islandwide promotions for shopping, hotel, and dining locations sweeten the experience even further.

Chingay - Official Site

The official web portal for "Asia's Grandest Streets & Floats Parade", a Singapore-only event.
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