The best Christmas 2025 events in Singapore

The ocean just got a whole lot cuter as Sanrio’s half-fishman character Hangyodon makes his first Southeast Asian immersive experience debut at the Singapore Oceanarium from November 2 to January 4. This playful trail turns the oceanarium into one big photo op, packed with giant inflatables, coral garden backdrops, shark encounters, and interactive zones that make marine life fun for all ages. Snap quirky photos with Hangyodon, learn about Singapore’s coastal creatures, and explore immersive habitats from colourful reefs to deep-sea marvels. Cap off your adventure with a meet-and-greet, Hangyodon-themed treats, keepsakes, and even a pledge wall to show some love for our oceans. It’s an Instagrammable, family-friendly splash you won’t want to miss this holiday season. 

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QT Singapore is throwing the Christmas lunch that your inner social butterfly has been manifesting all year. ‘Lunch, Bubbles & Secret Santa: Christmas at Cygnet’ is a four-course shared feast designed to turn strangers into friends and partners-in-crime for the afternoon. For $128, settle in and enjoy a seafood platter filled with oysters, prawns, mussels, Boston lobster and king crab legs, before choosing between a beef Wellington, porchetta and turkey roulade for your main dish. Pulling it all together are hearty seasonal sides and staple festive desserts.  Level up with a $58 free-flow package starring Billecart-Salmon Champagne, fine wines, beer and downright dangerous eggnog shooters.

The party doesn’t stop at the plates. Guests are asked to bring a wrapped gift for a rollicking Secret Santa swap – and yes, there’s a grand prize in the mix. One lucky diner will pull The Golden Ticket, unlocking a QT Suite Party for up to 15 friends, complete with canapés and cocktails. Bonus: every guest scores a complimentary cocktail at the Rooftop Christmas Pool Party with Therapy Room. 

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Orchard Road’s annual Christmas glow-up is back, and as usual, it's a total stunner. Christmas on a Great Street returns from now until January 1 with 3.1km of sparkling lights stretching from Tanglin to Dhoby Ghaut. Expect elegant rose gold and silvery hues, plus SG60 touches like Merli and the dragon playground. Santa’s even ditched his sleigh for a trishaw. Don’t miss the 3D projection mapping on Hilton Singapore Orchard, plus two festive villages packed with rides, games, bites, live music and nightly “snowfall”. Come Christmas Eve, the street transforms into a full-blown party with food trucks and roving performers.

All aboard the Christmas Train Show as it chugs back into Gardens by the Bay. This year’s edition features nearly 20 model trains running along a 145-metre track through the Flower Dome, set against an American-inspired landscape complete with mini Statues of Liberty, Grand Central Terminal and the Golden Gate Bridge. For SG60, a replica SMRT train rolls past handcrafted local icons like the Dragon Playground and heritage shophouses. There’s a Danish twist too, with a five-metre LEGO Christmas tree and a snowy slice of Copenhagen’s Nyhavn. Don't forget to stop and smell more than 7,000 festive plants, which round out the magical, wintry display.

Resorts World Sentosa is dialling up the holiday cheer with Season of Good, transforming the entire resort into a full-on Christmas wonderland. WEAVE becomes the festive hub, complete with Santa meet-and-greets, carollers, and a 10-metre showstopper Christmas tree. Over at the revamped Singapore Oceanarium, enjoy festive performances set against the dreamy Open Ocean Habitat backdrop. Kids will love Hangyodon Marine Discovery, a Sanrio marine adventure packed with interactive zones and conservation fun. The attraction also extends its hours every Saturday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. That’s just scratching the surface, with plenty more festive magic waiting across the resort.

Singapore’s biggest Christmas market returns as Togetherland, transforming Bayfront Event Space from December 11 to January 4 with nine festive zones under the theme “A Christmas Constellation”. Expect everything from live musicals to community initiatives and family attractions. Don’t miss Dancer’s Magical Playground, a starry Christmas musical, or Prancer’s Star Bazaar for artisanal and social-impact gifts. Foodies can feast at Dasher’s Festive Feast or graze on cheeses, chocolates and wine at Comet’s Global Market. Candy Cane Lane also makes a comeback with glowing candy canes and photo spots. 

Changi and Jewel are going full Disney this Christmas with a magical celebration inspired by the upcoming Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Adventure. At Jewel, nightly light shows transform the Rain Vortex, while the Forest Valley unveils a 16-metre tree decked out in Mickey details. Canopy Park features Toy Story, princess and Duffy-themed zones, complete with nightly snowfall. Over at Terminal 3, climb aboard a towering Disney Adventure ship installation and snap photos at pop-up storybook sets. Expect meet-and-greets, craft workshops, a festive carnival and exclusive merch across the terminals. Keen on a chance to take an actual Disney cruise? Spend $50 to enter a very special draw. 

Singapore’s going full cute-mas with Far East Malls’ Sanrio Christmas takeover. Orchard Central hosts a bakery-themed display with a pink Hello Kitty tree, gingerbread houses and a candy cart flanked by fan favourites like Cinnamoroll, My Melody and Pompompurin. Over at One Holland Village, a Sanrio-fied Christmas village awaits, complete with a towering tree and adorable photo ops. It's not just about snapping photos – there are pop-up stores across both malls (and Clarke Quay Central), carrying plushies, blind boxes, homeware and apparel for every Sanrio fan. There’s also a mini golf experience at West Coast Plaza from December 12 to 14, plus spend-and-redeem gifts including a Sanrio duffel bag.

Marina Bay Sands is going big on Christmas magic with a Nutcracker theme – except here the stars are 88 Nutcracker Butlers honouring the resort’s legendary hospitality team. Nearly 190 Christmas trees now decorate the property, including a dreamy forest of floating trees at The Shoppes, complete with nightly Nutcracker Butler’s Concerts featuring lights, music and LED animations. Outdoors, the MBS facade glows gold with nutcracker projections on the ArtScience Museum (until November 21). The levitating tree forest runs till December 29, offering plenty of chances to catch its blink-and-you’ll-miss-it light shows. 

Pop culture lovers, assemble. The Holiday Caravan has landed at Mandarin Gallery’s outdoor plaza, bringing exclusive merch, fan collectibles and themed booths to power up your festive shopping. Blind box addicts can hit The Carnival of Surprises for Hello Kitty, SpongeBob and event-exclusive One Piece drops. Artist Universe, curated by ArtisynX, spotlights global music merch from Ed Sheeran, G-Dragon, Rosé, Baekhyun and more, with fresh drops throughout the pop-up. And for Mandopop fans, Jay Chou’s “Chou Chou” booth is a must – it's stocked with limited-edition figurines, tees, keychains and Singapore-themed pieces inspired by the king of Mandopop.

It’s Barbie, but make it festive. Wisma Atria has transformed into a full-blown Barbie wonderland this Christmas, complete with sparkling photo ops, interactive displays and a six-metre butterfly-crowned tree at the entrance. The star attraction is Wings of Christmas at the Indoor Atrium, featuring over 70 one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls dressed in sustainable fashion by Singaporean artists and LASALLE creatives. Selected couture looks will be auctioned for charity via Community Chest. Barbie collectors shouldn’t miss the Saturday Wings of Childhood workshops, where $10 gets you a brand-new doll and the chance to craft angel wings using upcycled materials.