January 2026 kicks off the year with a packed calendar, from mega art festivals to heritage celebrations and more. Whether you’re wandering through immersive exhibitions at the Singapore Art Museum, soaking up light installations across the Civic District or catching live music performances, here are the best things to do this January to set the tone for the months ahead.
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There’s something enchantingly extra about Sentosa right now. From now till January 4, the island is gleaming in emerald and pink, taking its cues from the highly anticipated film Wicked: For Good. We’re talking dazzling lights, larger-than-life installations, themed eats, and plenty of chances to perfect Glinda’s signature hair toss.
Singapore's most popular attractions may include a boat-like tower with an infinity pool and two durian-looking domes and other impressive manmade structures but you'll be surprised by the amount of greenery you can find within the city-state (and surrounding offshore islands). The best way to discover this? Hiking.
Put on your best trekking shoes and go on foot to explore these hidden (and not so hidden) trails around the island. But before you get on the best hiking trails in Singapore, it might be best to slap on some sunscreen – and it wouldn't hurt to bring along some mosquito repellent.
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December 2024 The food scene in Singapore never sleeps, and here at Time Out, we’re constantly combing through hoards of restaurants to find out what’s the best of the best – right here and right now. In this refreshed list, you’ll see exciting new dining concepts featured among longstanding F&B stalwarts, as well as some hidden gems that we swear by.
Welcome to the Time Out Eat List, our handpicked best from Singapore’s food scene, ranked by expert local editors. We’ve got everything, from boundary-pushing restaurants by renowned chefs, to humble local finds that’ll impress you without breaking the bank. Choosing the 50 best places to eat is no easy feat, which is why we’ve also got separate lists for the best Japanese, Spanish, and hawker joints among many others.
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