Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026 (Deepavali). Monday, 9 November is also a public holiday.

Pokémon fans of all ages, today is a good day to head to Changi. "PokéXciting!", a celebration of 30 years of Pokémon, is at Changi Airport and Jewel, and much of it is free.

What is on today (8 Nov)

According to Changi Airport Group's announcement:

  • Jewel's Forest Valley hosts a parade of all 27 first partner Pokémon with two Pikachu, on 7 and 8 November. Registration is required on-site before entry.
  • Over 30 PokéXciting! installations and photo spots at Jewel are free to visit, daily 10am to 11pm.
  • At Terminal 3's Departure Hall, "PokéXciting! Pikachu" hosts EDM party sessions, with meet-and-greet photo sessions with Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. Registration is required on-site.
  • Pokémon animation screenings at ST3PS, T3 Basement 2, 10am to 10pm.
  • Free colouring activity booths for kids at the T3 Basement 2 playground area, 12pm to 8pm, with giveaways while stocks last.
  • Pikachu sun visors and anniversary stickers at Jewel Level 1, 12pm to 9pm, first-come, first-served.

Show times

Third-party weekend guides list parade times of 3pm and 6pm at Jewel, and several T3 shows and meet-and-greets through the day, but we could not confirm exact times on an official page. Please check the Changi Airport website or on-site signs when you arrive.

Tips

  • Jewel's Forest Valley hosts a parade of all 27 first partner Pokémon with two Pikachu, on 7 and 8 November. Registration is required on-site before entry.
  • Over 30 PokéXciting! installations and photo spots at Jewel are free to visit, daily 10am to 11pm.
  • At Terminal 3's Departure Hall, "PokéXciting! Pikachu" hosts EDM party sessions, with meet-and-greet photo sessions with Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. Registration is required on-site.
  • Pokémon animation screenings at ST3PS, T3 Basement 2, 10am to 10pm.
  • Free colouring activity booths for kids at the T3 Basement 2 playground area, 12pm to 8pm, with giveaways while stocks last.
  • Pikachu sun visors and anniversary stickers at Jewel Level 1, 12pm to 9pm, first-come, first-served.

Getting there

Take the East-West Line to Changi Airport MRT and walk to Jewel or Terminal 3. Jewel on Google Maps

The celebration continues until January 2027 with different programming after today, including snow shows at T3 from 9 November.

More to Do Nearby: Malls, Food and Community Events

Malls

  • Jewel itself is a destination, with the Rain Vortex, Canopy Park attractions (ticketed) and plenty of dining.
  • Changi City Point and Tampines Mall are other popular malls in the east if you want a quieter alternative.

Food

We could not verify a specific hidden food spot in the east for today, so we are leaving names out. Jewel's food options are busy on holiday weekends, so try eating early or late.

Community events and family deals (onePA)

  • Jewel itself is a destination, with the Rain Vortex, Canopy Park attractions (ticketed) and plenty of dining.
  • Changi City Point and Tampines Mall are other popular malls in the east if you want a quieter alternative.