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Ah, Marine Parade – Singapore’s chill coastal corner, where seaside strolls along East Coast Park, good food, shopping and pretty cafés all come together. Sitting between the city centre and the East, this laid-back neighbourhood is best known for its waterfront stretch, with much of its residential heart made up of flats built in the 1970s following the reclamation of Singapore’s eastern coastline.  Today, it’s a fuss-free pocket of the city with plenty to eat, browse and explore – whether you’re here for a slow afternoon by the sea or simply looking for your next neighbourhood haunt. Read on for our full guide. RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to Singapore's neighbourhoods and the ultimate guide to Katong and Joo Chiat

While Singapore might be known for its towering skyscrapers and modern feats of architecture, there’s something charming about the city’s street art scene that gives it that bit of edge. These colourful works are often located in heritage-rich neighbourhoods like Little India, Joo Chiat, and Kampong Gelam, hidden away in the backstreets or covering the facade of old shophouses. The next time you’re out and about, go on a hunt for these street art murals before they’re painted over and gone forever. From the vibrant and bold to the subtle and understated, there’s something for every art lover – or aspiring Instagrammer looking to snap that perfect pic. RECOMMENDED: The best urban art trails in Singapore and the best contemporary art galleries in Singapore

We already know how great our hawker food is, the restaurant scene is exciting and we're mighty proud of our culture and heritage. That aside, sometimes it's the weirdest and strangest things that Singaporeans get smug about. From putting the McSpicy on a pedestal to happily exchanging NS ghost stories years after ORD, here are some of the things we hold very dearly.  RECOMMENDED: 13 words that have a different meaning in Singapore than anywhere else and 15 dumb questions Singaporeans get asked all the time

Singapore's nightscape is filled with an endless array of bars, cafés and restaurants ready with headbangin' tunes and heart-rending sets. Whether it's soulful jazz or powerful rock hits, here are our favourite live venues to keep tabs on. Get ready to clear your evenings.  RECOMMENDED Upcoming DJ sets and club parties in Singapore and upcoming concerts in Singapore

It's that time of year when we hang up our national flags and brush up on classic National Day songs like Home and Where I Belong. On August 9, the nation will congregate at the historic National Stadium to celebrate how far we've come together and pledge to unite on the path ahead.This year’s parade is slightly different from the past. It will not include segments like the mobile column, Red Lions and aerial displays. Instead, you can expect an indoor drone show, aerial performances, and special effects. The presidential gun salute will also take place at Kallang Basin for the first time as well. And no National Day is complete without the iconic fireworks. Keen to catch the spectacular display? Here are the best places to catch the NDP 2026 fireworks in Singapore. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Singapore newsletter for the best of the city straight to your inbox. RECOMMENDED: NDP Rehearsal Fireworks 2025: Dates and schedules and The best National Day songs of all time

While catching a live music performance is great, indulging in a home listening party with specially curated playlists makes an ethereal experience – well, coming from us, anyway. If you prefer kicking it old school, trailing the detailed sounds of vinyl scratching against the needle of your turntable and those eargasmic sounds emitting from the speakers, it's about time you expand your record collection. Read on for these amazing record stores and get browsing, dear crate-diggers. RECOMMENDED: Local Vocal: fresh new music from Singapore this week and we explore the vinyl scene in Singapore

Break out the pink shirts and rainbow flags because it's Pride Month in Singapore. LGBTQ+ communities all over the world are celebrating – and we've got a whole buffet of parties, pop-ups, film events, and comedy nights to look forward to, culminating in the annual Pink Dot. Here's what Pride Month is all about, how we celebrate in Singapore, and the absolute best events to head out for.  RECOMMENDED: 10 ways to support the local LGBTQ+ community    

Granted, our island may be small, but there's certainly no shortage of art to discover. This year's cultural calendar is packed with world-class exhibitions, featuring works by celebrated international artists ranging from the late David Hockney to maestro Fernando Botero. Step into the pages of history through an exciting collaboration between the world's most prestigious museum, the Louvre, and our city's Asian Civilisations Museum. For something entirely different, get up close with real human specimens in a thought-provoking exhibition that explores the wonders of the human body. And if you're looking to escape the everyday – lose yourself in the contemplative works of acclaimed Japanese contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto at the ArtScience Museum, where photography, philosophy and time converge to leave you in deep reflection. Here are the best exhibitions in Singapore to check out.  RECOMMENDED: The best contemporary art galleries and spaces in Singapore and the best museums in Singapore

We’re mid-2026 and the concert calendar is still packed through the year-end. Big names such as Post Malone will take over the Singapore National Stadium this September with his country-pop-rap hits, while The Weeknd is bringing his After Hours Til Dawn tour for two nights in October, leaning into cinematic synth-pop and moody R&B. The Kid Laroi is also up in July, leaning into his emotional pop tracks. On the legacy front, K-pop giants BTS and Bigbang are set to reunite in Singapore, each bringing different eras of K-pop back into focus. And then we’ve got the long-running heavyweights: rock legends Guns N' Roses still anchored in big-riff stadium rock, alongside 2000s emo staples My Chemical Romance, whose theatrical, high-drama anthems were the defining earworms of the 2000s and yet still land with stadium crowds like they never left. Here are all the best concerts in Singapore to shell out for in 2026.  RECOMMENDED: The best live music venues in Singapore and the best listening bars in Singapore

The fashion thrifting movement has really kicked off in Singapore over the past few years, and people are now shopping for clothes differently. While our plethora of malls continue to offer the usual trusty line-up of big chain brands, a growing pool of style seekers favours the thrill of scoring pre-loved gems that you’d be hard pressed to find elsewhere. Not only is it easier on the wallet, it’s also a more sustainable way of giving your wardrobe a refresh. We’ve dug through the racks ourselves, and here are some of our favourite thrift stores in Singapore. RECOMMENDED: Six cool indie stores in Singapore and 10 places to shop on a budget in Singapore  

Embrace the great outdoors with these treks and trails that keep you on your feet for hours. Catch some culture on a civic district walk that covers some of the best museums or square up for a gruelling 36km hike that connects Punggol in the northeast to Jurong Lake out in the west. It’s a big world out there, and there’s more to it than tall buildings and ERP gantries. Let’s see it on foot. RECOMMENDED: The best parks for kids in Singapore and the best hidden parks in Singapore

Buzzed and ready to rumble? As a city that never sleeps, Singapore has some of the best late-night spots and nightclubs for all of you party animals to revel in until the early morning. Not a night owl? Don't worry, we've got our fair share of beach clubs and rooftop venues too – perfect for living it up while the sun's still out. From energetic hip-hop and R&B, to thumping house and techno, here are the steamy dancefloors we hope to shake up soon.  RECOMMENDED: The best supper spots in Singapore for late-night dining and 15 reasons why you should stay out late in Singapore    

Two Sisters’ Smoothie is a homegrown smoothie brand that has gone from blending drinks out of a Kembangan home to setting up a cosy neighbourhood spot just outside Marine Terrace MRT. Founded by two sisters in 2024, the brand gained a following for its colourful, fruit-forward blends and playful local twists, inspired partly by the viral smoothie trend on TikTok. Its compact new space keeps things casual, with the iconic camping chairs from its home-based days still lined up outside for customers to hang out. The menu now features more than 20 smoothies across flavours like coconut, citrus, strawberry, mango and acai, with crowd-pleasers including the tropical Green Flag, Strawberry Glaze and indulgent Biscoff Baddie. Our personal picks? The PB&J and Acai smoothies. Prices start from $6.90 for a medium cup and $7.90 for a large cup.

After building a cult following online and through its wildly popular pop-ups, Avant Culture Club has finally put down permanent roots at Pearl's Hill Terrace. Inside the cosy space, you'll find everything from chart-topping pop and hip-hop to cult soundtrack pressings, alongside coloured vinyl variants, hard-to-find imports and exclusive signed collectibles. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply vinyl-curious, this is one rabbit hole you'll happily disappear into.

Small in size, mighty in selection. Cherry Lane Records is a cosy Joo Chiat record store specialising in music from the '70s to the '90s, with shelves lined with pre-loved vinyl spanning classic rock, jazz, Asian gems and forgotten local releases. Open daily from 1pm to 9pm, it's also well-stocked with hot favourites, from 2000s emo staples like All Time Low to modern pop icons like Charli XCX, as well as rock legends such as Iron Maiden.

Created from interviews with queer women across generations in Singapore, Girls Girls Girls is an R18 theatre production that brings often-overlooked stories to centre stage. Presented by Wild Rice at Funan as part of Pink Fest 2026, the production explores identity, visibility, chosen family, and community through the voices of everyone from queer elders and mothers to performers, athletes and travellers. Written by theatre and film actor Deonn Yang and Singaporean playwright and poet Alfian Sa’at, and directed by Deonn Yang, the show runs Tuesdays to Sundays, with selected post-show talkbacks and accessible performances including audio description and captioning. Tickets start from $40, with 10% off Cat 1 and 2 tickets when booked through Pink Fest 2026.

Since its debut in 2009, Pink Dot SG has become Singapore’s largest LGBTQ+ gathering, drawing thousands of community members, allies, families and supporters to Hong Lim Park each year in support of the freedom to love. What began as a rally best known for its iconic pink light-up has since grown into a wider platform for advocacy, visibility and connecting with one another. For its 18th edition, Pink Dot is taking a more intimate approach with the theme ‘Come Get Personal’, turning the park into a community-led experience filled with conversations, interactive installations, and storytelling spaces that spotlight the many lived realities of queer Singapore.

Pride is hitting the shores of Singapore at Unicorn Pink Beach – a high-energy, seaside party that transforms the shoreline into a playful, fantasy-inspired escape of unicorns and immersive celebration. Now in its second edition and set at Siloso Beach, the beach party brings together DJ sets, live performances, and larger-than-life installations designed to keep you dancing, meeting new friends, and fully immersed in the celebration from day to night. Tickets start from $48 and can be booked here.    

Mismatch Fam presents The Love All Serve All Party by Baby Boy, a Pink Dot Saturday after-party running from 10pm to 3am at Hard Rock Cafe, Cuscaden. Extending Pink Dot's energy into the night, the event invites queer folks, allies, and partygoers to move from daytime solidarity to a full-on celebration on the dance floor.  Expect drag performances from Dr Fagnificent, Eriana Conda, Fukkitah, Kak Nina Boo, and House Of Haute Mess, alongside DJ sets by Anna Stacia, Estr, and Lokies, delivering a high-energy mix of hip hop, R&B, pop, and club tracks.  Tickets are priced at $20 (early bird), $25 (advance), and $30 (at the door), with table packages and bottle service available; the night follows an earlier Riot show for those opting into a full Pink Dot Day experience. Do note that entry 18+, and tickets are non-refundable.

For one night only, Temper – the wine room, restaurant and late-night lounge tucked inside Mondrian Singapore Duxton – transforms into ‘House of Temper: A Pride Night’, an immersive celebration of queer expression, connection and unapologetic self-expression. Held in partnership with Man About Town as part of Pink Fest 2026, the evening brings together drag cabaret, live vocals, acrobatics and theatrical performances by House of Rose, led by ringmaster and host Dahlia Rose alongside Jenni Rose, Ella Sugar Rose and Anitta Dolla Rose. Taking place on June 20 from 10pm till late, tickets are priced at $30 per guest, inclusive of one drink. 

On June 21, Love Frequency: Pink is packing a full-day collaboration between Universe of Sound and Proud Spaces celebrating queer love, identity, expression, and belonging through connection, creativity, and community. Expect a vibrant mix of workshops, talks, and community booths featuring queer-owned businesses, artists, and organisations, alongside spaces to meet new people, explore self-growth and support local makers. Some highlights include ‘Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation: Becoming Love’, led by Amelia Kang, ‘Relationship Archetypes: Why We Attract Certain Types’ with Eileen Chong, and ‘Poetry Session by Spoke & Bird Poetry’ hosted by Stephanie Dogfoot, each offering reflective, expressive, and communal experiences rooted in queer joy and identity.  Throughout the day, you’ll also be able to browse a marketplace of queer-owned businesses and creatives, from flash tattoos and artisanal leather goods to specialty coffee, baked treats, and original artworks, while connecting with community organisations such as Project X, RainbowAsia, and Longkangbrain.

London’s globally renowned inclusive rave brand He.She.They makes its Singapore debut at MDLR this June, with local collectives Fomohomo and Mismatch joining the lineup. Headlining the night is London-based DJ, musician and writer Bimini, known for their high-energy sets featuring house, electro, breaks and drum’n’bass with a distinctly punk edge. Alongside sets from Loyboy and Nydthakid, performances by Fivey, Izzy Ershii, Phlegm and Sapphire Blast round out the line-up. Running from 10pm to 3am, the Pink Fest 2026 partner event stays true to He.She.They’s founding ethos: creating a dance floor where all sexualities, genders and identities are welcome.

Rainforest Wild Asia is the first of its kind – accessible from Mandai Wildlife West, the park lets you trek through a recreated Southeast Asian rainforest, complete with winding paths that reveal wildlife from both above and below ground. Although tailored for adventure lovers, the park is welcoming to all, with raised walkways and covered rest areas for families with strollers and wheelchair users, allowing everyone to explore its varied landscapes and wildlife at a relaxed pace. Spanning 13 hectares, Rainforest Wild Asia brings the jungle to life with nearly 7,000 native trees and shrubs and is home to 36 species of animals. You’ll even be able to walk alongside Malayan tigers, with safe distancing of course.  Visitors can also catch a series of Ranger Talks held across key zones like ‘The Karsts’, ‘Forest Floor’, and ‘Watering Hole’. These daily sessions dive into the fascinating wildlife that thrives in different layers of the rainforest, offering a deeper appreciation of its inhabitants.  Here's an all-in guide to give you a first look at its eight zones, along with what to expect, tips on getting around, ticketing info, dining options, and more.

Jacob Collier is making his way back to our city, set to perform at The Star Theatre on May 28. Jacob Collier’s shows are something special – not just because of his mind-blowing harmonies, but because the audience becomes part of the music too. A master of live crowd harmonisation, he turns concert halls into spontaneous choirs, making every show a unique experience. The seven time Grammy winner is a musical wizard who shot to fame on YouTube with his mind-blowing harmonies and genre-blending sound. He fuses jazz, pop, and classical in ways that feel almost otherworldly. Tickets are now on sale here.  

As if DJ Anyma, Diplo, and Martin Garrix headlining Marquee during F1 weekend weren’t already epic enough, two more big names have been added to the mix. Claptone and Crusy will headline a rooftop party at Marina Bay Sands’ SkyPark Observation Deck on October 9. The AFTER 2049 party caps TOKEN2049, the global crypto and digital assets conference happening at Marina Bay Sands from October 7 to 8, and will mark the official close of this year’s Singapore edition. German house heavyweight Claptone will take the decks alongside Madrid-based house and tech-house producer Crusy. The lineup also includes returning acts Anonm and Leon from Hong Kong, plus Milam and Mo-Shi. Claptone may be better known by his golden beak and white gloves than his real name, but the German house producer has plenty of hits to back up the theatrics. He first broke through with tracks including ‘Cream’ and ‘No Eyes’ featuring JAW, before his remix of Gregory Porter’s ‘Liquid Spirit’ became a Beatport No. 1. He has also landed on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list for years, picking up the poll’s Highest House title in both 2018 and 2019. Adding another layer to the night is Polygon Live, whose custom sound setup surrounds the audience with more than 10 speakers positioned in a dome overhead and around the room. The system allows individual sounds to travel through the space, so a synth can glide across the crowd while vocals appear to move around you. This means you’re not just hearing the music from the sideline

Singapore is getting a little taste of teamLab before its big Gardens by the Bay debut. The Japanese digital art collective is bringing its first solo exhibition, teamLab: Infinite Existence, to Supper House from September 19 to November 8, 2026 – and yes, entry is free. The timing is rather convenient. While we wait for teamLab’s permanent museum at Gardens by the Bay, which is slated to open in 2028, this limited-time showcase offers an earlier peek at what the collective has in store. Across eight immersive works, expect a world of shifting flowers, crashing waves, waterfalls and prowling tigers, with scenes drawn from nature, mythology and human civilisation. In true teamLab fashion, don’t expect to simply stand in front of each artwork. Infinite Existence is built around teamLab’s idea of “ultrasubjective space”, inspired by pre-modern East Asian art forms such as narrative scrolls and painted screens. In other words, there’s no single best seat in the house: move around, change your viewpoint, and witness how the artwork changes with you. The installations are also designed to bleed into one another, creating one enormous, constantly evolving environment, rather than eight isolated digital works. Your position becomes part of the equation, with different scenes overlapping and transforming as you wander through the space. Photograph: teamLabContinuous Life and Death at the Now of Eternity II Some of the works include ‘Darkness Becomes Existence, an Eternal Sea’, where

Thinking of adding Kazakhstan to your travel list? Getting there is about to become a little more convenient. From October 20, Kazakh airline SCAT Airlines will launch flights from Shymkent to Singapore, routing passengers through Sanya in China. The journey from Singapore to Shymkent takes around 11.5 hours, with a three-hour flight to Sanya, a two-hour transit, and a 6.5-hour onward flight to Kazakhstan. And while Sanya might sound like an invitation to sneak in a detour, this isn’t quite the time for it: passengers will remain in the airport’s transit zone and continue onwards without going through Chinese passport control. The new service is part of Kazakhstan’s broader push to strengthen connections with China and other parts of Asia. SCAT Airlines is part of the broader Air Astana Group, which has been aggressively expanding its Asian connections. The group has increased its capacity to China by 81 per cent for the 2026 summer season, bringing its schedule to 49 flights a week across seven destinations. The airline group has also added new routes from Almaty to Shanghai and Xi’an, Astana to Guangzhou, and Aktau to Urumqi. More routes are on the way, too. FlyArystan is set to begin operating twice-weekly flights between Almaty and Chongqing from September 23, while the wider Air Astana Group network has also seen increased services to Central Asia, the Caucasus, Europe, Türkiye and Asia during the summer season. If you’re travelling to China as part of the journey, howev

You can now play mahjong over dim sum and tea at a restaurant, as if you were in your aunty’s living room. On August 28, Yum Cha launched its weekly mahjong series, turning its Chinatown private room into a mahjong den and pairing four hours of tiles and table talk with dim sum and Chinese tea. Mahjong may be enjoying a revival in the West, but Singapore has never really fallen out of love with it. What’s changing is the format, with younger crowds gravitating towards casual, social sessions – like Common Man Coffee Roasters’ recent mahjong social with Mahjong Lah. Photograph: Yum ChaYum Cha's Mahjong Social Fridays Happening every Friday from 2pm to 6pm at its Trengganu Street flagship, Yum Cha's Mahjong Social Fridays is open to seasoned players and complete beginners alike. Come with your mahjong kakis or show up solo and get matched with players around your experience level – and if you have no idea what you're doing, Yum Cha's staff will teach you the ropes. Do note however, no money will be involved on the table, so it’s purely for the love of the game. For $38 per person, you’ll get use of a private mahjong table, a six-piece dim sum set, which includes classics like siew mai and char siew pao, dessert, freshly brewed Chinese tea and a $10 dining voucher. Registration is required, and can be done here. Photograph: Yum ChaYum Cha's Mahjong Social Fridays And Yum Cha has a few more new offerings up its sleeve. The 26-year-old homegrown institution will be taking its

Singapore, get ready to moonwalk back to 1992. MJ The Michael Jackson Musical, the four-time Tony Award-winning production about the King of Pop, is heading to Marina Bay Sands for a limited run from August 2027. The musical will take over the Sands Theatre, bringing more than 25 Michael Jackson hits to the stage, including ‘Beat It’, ‘Smooth Criminal’, ‘Man in the Mirror’ and, naturally, 'Thriller’.  Rather than simply running through Jackson’s greatest hits, the musical will zoom audiences back to 1992, following the pop star as he prepares for his Dangerous World Tour. It goes inside the rehearsal room, where an MTV journalist gets unusual access to the process behind the spectacle, offering a look at how Jackson turned his ideas into one of the most ambitious tours of his career. Photograph: Daniel BoudMJ The Musical Directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon OBE, the production has already racked up four Tony Awards, including Best Choreography. It has also made its way through Broadway, London’s West End, Hamburg, the US and Australia, with more than eight million people having seen the show worldwide. There’s also a Singapore-specific bit of history attached to its arrival. Jackson performed two sold-out concerts here during his Dangerous World Tour in 1993, so nearly 35 years later, the musical returns to the city with that same era at its centre. An official waitlist is open now for early access to tickets. Sign up by September 27, 2026 at 11.59pm to get fi

Fico is getting a little more sand and sun this September. The Italian restaurant is opening a second home at Tanjong Beach Club on September 28, bringing its Puglian seaside vibe from one stretch of Singapore’s coast to another. Birthed from a collaboration between chef-partner Mirko Febbrile and The Lo & Behold Group, Fico first landed at East Coast Park in 2023 with its take on cucina povera – the Italian approach of turning simple, humble ingredients into food worth gathering around a table for. It picked up a Michelin Bib Gourmand within its first year and has held onto the accolade since, but the bigger draw has always been its anything-goes approach to eating, drinking and taking your sweet time about it. At Tanjong Beach Club, Fico gets a seaside makeover, retaining its convivial spirit while taking design cues from its coastal setting. The result is a more relaxed, sun-soaked space that feels right at home by the water. A coastal grill will take centre stage, with cooking over flames bringing a little char and smoke to fresh seafood and other ingredients. Expect a lighter spread built around fresh catches, bright coastal flavours and aperitivo. The full menu and drinks line-up have yet to be revealed, so you’ll have to wait a little longer for the specifics. But if the original Fico is anything to go by, expect plenty of Italian generosity, easy drinking and loads of sharing plates. Fico at Tanjong Beach Club opens on September 28, 2026. Reservations can be made by

Following his sold-out Singapore debut in 2024, Japanese pianist and composer Hayato Sumino returns to the Esplanade Concert Hall on October 25 for an evening that brings together Chopin, Saint-Saëns, Stravinsky and, naturally, some of his own work. This concert is part of his Chopin Orbit world tour, which is based on his Sony Classical album of the same name. Like the album, the concert will feature works by Frédéric Chopin, such as the dramatic 'Piano Sonata No. 2' and the notoriously demanding 'Winter Wind Étude' by Chopin. These are played in conversation with the works of other legendary composers, exploring a range of moods and intensities from the dark allure of Saint-Saëns' 'Danse Macabre' and the fiery energy of Stravinsky's 'The Firebird'. If you're listening out for Sumino's original pieces, you won't be disappointed. This concert folds his own compositions, re-compositions and improvisations into the programme, including ‘Lydian Harp’, ‘White Keys’ and ‘Imaginary Polonaise’. Sumino's road to the concert hall is an unusual one. He built his following online under the alias "Cateen" – his YouTube channel, where he's posted everything from 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' arranged across seven levels of complexity to full orchestral collaborations, has amassed 1.56 million subscribers and more than 200 million views across platforms. He has classical credentials, too: a Forbes Japan 30 Under 30 honouree and a Steinway Artist, he's performed with the NHK Symphony Orche

Andy Warhol may be Pop Art's poster boy, but he's far from the whole picture. National Gallery Singapore's upcoming blockbuster exhibition is here to fill in the blanks. Set to be Southeast Asia’s largest group exhibition dedicated to Pop Art, Pop after Pop: Art around Us will land at the gallery on December 11, housing more than 200 artworks by over 100 artists spread across four exhibitions. The show is massive – it stretches across the Singtel Special Exhibition Galleries 1 and 2, Gallery 3, the Ngee Ann Kongsi Gallery on B1 and even spills into public spaces throughout the museum. This is National Gallery Singapore's first-ever collaboration with New York's Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, bringing together major loans from the Guggenheim alongside works from the Gallery's own collection, as well as private and institutional lenders. Pop Art has been around since the 1950s. In this exhibition, you’ll get acquainted with one of the world’s most famous art movements, while exploring how it has travelled across borders, evolved over decades and continues to influence contemporary art today.  Photograph: National Gallery SingaporeBarbara Kruger. Untitled (Money money money), 2011 Yes, the big names will all be present – Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Barbara Kruger included. But the real draw lies in how the exhibition pairs these icons with Southeast Asian artists who reworked Pop Art's visual vocabulary to reflect their own cultures, politics and lived experiences. Am

A new inline skating rink has rolled into Bukit Panjang  – and it’s Singapore’s first neighbourhood rink of its kind. Yes, we’re talking about Senja Inline Skating Rink, which just opened on August 23, 2026.  Built under Sport Singapore’s Sport-in-Precinct initiative, the rink takes over the hard court outside the Zhenghua-Senja Square Residents’ Network. It is completely free to use and, mercifully, doesn’t require a booking. You will, however, need to come prepared with your own gear. There aren’t any supporting facilities or equipment rental services announced yet, so bring your own skates, knee and elbow pads, and cones if you need. Beginners can also look forward to possible inline skating classes organised by the residents’ network, with four sessions expected to cost $100. More information will be revealed soon on gov.sg. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AsiaOne (@asiaonecom) Apart from the rink, there’s also the new Senja Warrior Course, where you’ll find a two-lane, 400m running track, outdoor GymGuru fitness machines and an obstacle course with stumps, a rope bridge and suspended logs to tackle. For younger visitors, Senja Go Trail is packed with obstacles and play equipment, including ground-level trampolines, rubber mounds and climbing structures. And if that still isn’t enough to tire the kids out, there’s a Ninja Warrior-inspired obstacle course waiting. The route involves crawling or climbing through a netted structure, hopping bet

You might have noticed Singapore looking a little hazier than usual lately, with the skies appearing more washed out and the air smelling noticeably smoky in some parts of the island. This time, though, it’s not just a case of catching a whiff of something burning: air quality has actually worsened, with the 24-hour PSI crossing into the unhealthy range in central Singapore today. So, what’s behind the haze, and what does that mean if you’re heading out? From where the smoke is coming from to which air quality reading you should actually be paying attention to, here’s everything you need to know: Where is the smell coming from? According to the National Environment Agency (NEA), clusters of hotspots have been detected across central and southern Sumatra, as well as parts of Kalimantan. Moderate to dense smoke haze has also been observed across parts of Borneo, Sumatra and southern Peninsular Malaysia, with smoke plumes seen coming from hotspots in southern Kalimantan and central and southern Sumatra. With dry conditions continuing across parts of the region, the haze situation is expected to remain high for some time. Whether more of that smoke reaches Singapore depends on wind conditions, with prevailing winds currently forecast to blow from the southeast or south. So, what is the PSI now? Today, the PSI in central Singapore climbed above 100, reaching 105 at 10am. A PSI between 101 and 200 is considered unhealthy, and NEA advises people to cut down on outdoor activities a

September is unofficially panda month now. River Wonders is throwing birthday parties for its beloved resident pandas Jia Jia and Kai Kai, who are turning 18 and 19 respectively. And alongside this occasion, a panda-themed immersive exhibition also makes its international debut right here in Singapore. Photograph: Mandai Wildlife GroupPanda Planet Running from September 4 to 14, the Panda Planet Immersive Experience  makes its first stop outside China at River Wonders, courtesy of iPanda and Mandai Wildlife Group. The exhibition is split into three zones, covering everything from panda evolution and behaviour to conservation efforts, with a mixed-reality experience that drops visitors into a virtual bamboo forest. There are also trivia challenges, panda-themed photo spots and exclusive iPanda merchandise up for grabs. Photograph: Mandai Wildlife GroupKai Kai Then come the birthday celebrations. Jia Jia turns 18 on September 2, with her celebration taking place on September 5, while Kai Kai turns 19 on September 14 and gets his party on September 13. Both parties will take place at Pavilion Capital Giant Panda Forest. The pandas will be given ice cakes and treat-filled enrichment boxes, designed by their care team to encourage natural foraging behaviours while keeping the birthday boys and girls suitably entertained. And for those still emotionally attached to Le Le, Singapore’s first and only locally born giant panda cub, you’ll be happy to know that the birthday zone wil

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind those very expensive garage doors before the Formula 1 cars hit the track, here’s your chance to see it. Singapore GP has opened the public ballot for its Thursday Pit Lane Experience, with up to 4,500 Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents set to get a closer look at the action ahead of the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2026. Happening on Thursday, October 8, the experience takes place before the Circuit Park officially opens for the race weekend, offering a rare peek at the preparations happening behind the scenes. Those who make the cut can walk along the pit lane, check out the Formula 1 team garages and cars up close, and get a sense of the pre-race buzz as teams get themselves and their machines ready for the days ahead. There’s more than just pit lane exploring on the itinerary, too. Visitors can also wander through the Zone 1 F1 Village and take part in interactive activities throughout the evening. The best part? You don’t need to own a Grand Prix ticket to enter the ballot. The draw is open to all Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, and every successful applicant will receive two tickets to the Thursday experience.  The ballot has already opened and will remain open until September 18 at 11.59pm Singapore time. To enter and find out more about the #RevUpSG activations, head to Singapore GP’s Rev Up SG page. READ MORE Joo Chiat goes car-free for six hours this October for World Car-Free Day P