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Festivals and Events
Concerts and Shows in Singapore This Week (9–15 Nov 2026)
From My Chemical Romance and Ilaiyaraaja to CATS, a jazz celebration, a family dance-theatre show and Regina Song's first headline gig, here's what's on in Singapore this week, with dates, venues, prices and ticket tips.
A neutral guide to household help in Singapore: live-in migrant domestic workers, part-time cleaners, childcare and student care, and home care for seniors, with costs, levy concessions and subsidies explained.
11.11 is this Wednesday, with Black Friday on 27 Nov and Cyber Monday on 30 Nov. Here's a practical guide to GST on overseas buys, spotting scams, checking real discounts, and what visitors can claim back.
The Deepavali festival may be over, but Little India's lights glow nightly until 29 November. Here's an easy food walk: banana-leaf meals, vegetarian thalis, Tekka Centre and tips to avoid the crowds.
Deepavali falls on Sunday 8 November 2026, with Monday 9 November as the public holiday. Here is a respectful, practical guide for non-Hindus on enjoying Little India's lights, food, culture and temples.
Looking for a free family outing in the north today, Sunday 8 November 2026? Admiralty Park in Woodlands has big playgrounds, open green space and nature trails, and a long weekend means more time to enjoy it.
For families in the west today, Sunday 8 November 2026, Science Centre Singapore's Glowing Oceans lets kids see living bioluminescent water up close, with tickets from S$7 for Singapore citizens and PRs at off-peak rates.
Families in the east can enjoy free Pokémon 30th anniversary displays at Jewel Changi Airport and Terminal 3 today, Sunday 8 November 2026, including a parade that needs on-site registration.
Central Singapore families, here is a free Ang Mo Kio outing for today, Sunday 8 November 2026: Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park's water playground, inclusive playground and riverside paths.
In the city today, Sunday 8 November 2026, Gardens by the Bay offers free Borealis light shows at 8pm and the final days of Sunflower Surprise at Flower Dome, which ends 9 November.
Singapore's IT shows are free to enter, packed on weekends and full of deals. We look at what you genuinely gain by going in person, what to watch out for, and how to beat the crowds.
The Tech Show runs 13 to 15 November at Suntec Singapore with free admission, show deals and a gaming finale. Here is what to expect, how to get there and how to shop smart.
Shopping for a laptop, PC parts or a gadget? We compare Funan and Sim Lim Square on shops, prices, bargaining, service and ease of getting there, so you can pick the right mall for your list.
From about $99 a month at a 24-hour neighbourhood gym to premium clubs at $200 and above, here is a side-by-side look at what the main paid gyms charge, what the contracts look like, and what to check before you sign.
Looking for a bargain paperback or a travel souvenir that fits in your bag? Here is where visitors can hunt for affordable new and second-hand books in Singapore, from Bras Basah Complex to library giveaways.
Free water play, a four-storey play tower, treehouses and library play zones: here are child-friendly spots for the weekend, with opening hours and the closing days to watch out for.
The 20th Great Eastern Women's Run, planned for 1 November, was called off because of haze. Here is a practical summary of refunds, medals, the charity donation and how to keep training safely.
Construction began in January 2025 on a 12-hectare hub with a 10,000-seat stadium, an aquatic centre, a polyclinic, a new library and a rejuvenated town park, due by 2030. Here is the refreshed picture.
A $1 swim, a $2.50 gym session, free MOVE IT classes and parkrun on Saturdays: here is a practical guide to exercising on a budget in Singapore, including a credits deadline worth checking before 31 December.
The marathon weekend runs 4 to 6 December with a new route, a National Stadium finish and free early MRT rides on race morning. Here is what is confirmed for supporters and what is still to come.
From free ActiveSG pools and gyms to Active Ageing Centres, library digital sessions and Live Well, Age Well classes, here is a practical guide to staying active on a budget, with the eligibility rules spelled out.
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on 6 and 7 February, with a 3-day weekend and a school day off. Here's an early planner using last year's events as a guide, with what's confirmed and what isn't.
The 2027 programme isn't announced yet, but last year's Marina Bay Countdown shows what to expect: a 30-minute fireworks show, free Esplanade performances and crowd rules. Plan early with this guide.
Curved balconies, spiral staircases, a market with a hawker centre upstairs and bakeries around the corner. Here is an easy self-guided morning in Tiong Bahru, with the story behind its 1930s flats.
You do not need to hike all 10km. Here are easy Southern Ridges segments of one to three hours, with transport, accessibility, lighting times and the closures to check before you go.
From Haji Lane's pop colours to Little India's heritage murals, two of Singapore's most colourful neighbourhoods double as free open-air galleries. Here is how to walk them, with tips on crowds and changing artworks.
