Things to Do
Your comprehensive guide to the best events and things to do in Singapore
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Foo Fighters
What if we say that this is not a joke? Nope, definitely no false pretenses here. The American rock outfit makes a comeback to our shores after nearly two decades since their last performance, and after cancelling their concert in 2012 due to Dave Grohl's medical condition. Get ready to rock out to anthems like 'All My Life', 'Best of You' and the Grammy-winning track, 'The Pretender'.
The Imaginarium of Disco David
Step into the Imaginarium of Disco David, a pop-up theatrical fest by ANDSOFORTH, where you'll embark on a psychedelic adventure. Travel through a series of mystical rooms and encounter his peculiar friends like the Shaolin Lifeguard and the Swan Ballerinas. Then, get ready to be swept off your feet with some disco boogie before you end the night with a four-course meal. And psst, the event location is a secret, so make sure you sign up to get all the deets.
Family Day at The Parkview Museum Singapore
Bond with the fam over arts and stimulate young minds at the on-going showcase, On Sharks & Humanity – an exhibition that embodies the ideals, beliefs and actions of the artists in their commitment towards the protection of sharks. The family-friendly event is suitable for ages six months to 60 years old, with interactive activities, such as creating your own ocean art.
Singapore Night Festival
The annual festival returns with more lights and sounds. Set to the theme of ‘Ten Magical Years’, this year’s Night Festival is anchored by majestic – and interactive – light installations around the Bras Basah-Bugis precinct. We check out six events happening at Singapore Night Festival 2017.
The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
Calling all Zelda fans and symphony goers – with the launch of the newly released The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild video game, comes a 113 minute-long concert tour to celebrate the high-fantasy action adventure series. Presenting over three decades of music from the franchise served with an epic multimedia experience, fans can expect to relive all of their favourite moments with iconic tunes including 'Ocarina of Time', 'The Wind Waker', 'Twilight Princess' and more.
Sum 41
Relive your early punk rock days with Sum 41 as the Canadian outfit arrives to wreak havoc on our shores. After a five-year hiatus, the band is back with new music and their sixth studio album, 13 Voices. Get ready to sweat it out and mosh to frontman Deryck Whibley and the gang as they takeover Zepp@Bigbox for a one night only show.
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Best farms in Singapore
Farms? What farms? The Little Red Dot is as famous for its agriculture industry as Jamaica is for bobsledding. But even though less than 1 percent of our land area is dedicated to farming activities, there’s an impressive variety of farms in Singapore. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly activity on the weekend or a getaway from the hustle and bustle, pick any of these for a breath of fresh air.
Best hotels with hourly rates
We all know it can be hard to get some privacy at home, particularly if you've got helicopter parents who insist on open doors whenever your significant other is around. Even behind closed doors, you might have a squeaky mattress that gives you away, or perhaps you just want a change of scenery. Whatever the reason (we're not judging), your neighbourhood Hotel 81 or Fragrance Hotel is the place to go if you need a room for a few hours without burning a hole in your wallet. And with nearly 44 branches combined, there is indeed one in almost every neighbourhood in Singapore (though, of course, you'll find the largest concentration of them around Geylang). Here we check in to a few branches to see how they stack up.
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Free things to do in Singapore
If there’s one word we Singaporeans love more than ‘discount’, it’s ‘free’. And despite Singapore being among the top in various ‘most expensive city’ lists, there are plenty of free things to do around the island. Now we're adding one more to the list of free things in Singapore: every first Tuesday of the month, Time Out Singapore is distributed free in the evenings at MRT stations around the CBD. We also regularly have giveaways on our contest page where you can win staycations, dining vouchers and more. Here, we list the best free things you can do around the city.
Singapore’s best parks for picnics
After spending many a sweaty hour trekking around various parks, here's our list of the best spots to picnic at in Singapore. These places don't require you to travel to the middle of nowhere, they're scenic, they have some shade and decent patches of grass, and most importantly, they're located near the toilets (but not too near). So pack your basket, pick up your mat, and head to these parks for some fun in the sun.
Best free water parks in Singapore
Singapore's weather can get quite hot, so cool down with the whole family at these aqua playgrounds around the island. We've checked out where to go for the best sprinklers, bubblers and water fountains that are great for kids, and adults, too. Best of all, as they are in public spaces, they come free of charge (no admission fees).
