The best things to do in Singapore this January

Start the year with a visit to Singapore Art Museum’s latest installation, Nafasan Bumi – An Endless Harvest, featuring works by Indonesian artists Elia Nurvista and Bagus Pandega. The exhibition explores the environmental costs of economic growth in an era of climate crisis, while exploring how the items we use today may leave their mark on the future.

This immersive environment brings together kinetic, multimedia and sculptural installations that trace the impact of extractive economies across regional and global networks. Highlights include batik and palm oil sculptures depicting plantation labourers, mechanical systems powered by biofeedback from live plants and more.

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.

Kidsfest! 2026 returns with world-class theatre made just for little ones, running from 23 January to 22 February at the Victoria Theatre. The festival brings beloved children’s books to life, with this year’s line-up featuring five crowd-pleasers: There’s a Snake in My School, The Gruffalo’s Child, The Koala Who Could, The 91-Storey Treehouse and Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book.

Each show runs for approximately 50 to 60 minutes with no interval, so parents may want to plan toilet breaks ahead for younger children. Tickets start from $42, with ongoing promotions including 15 per cent off Thursday and Friday performances, and 10 per cent off weekend shows.

In case you missed the news, Changi Airport has already begun work on its much-anticipated Terminal 5, slated to open in the mid-2030s. While the countdown continues, you can catch a preview of what’s to come at the T5 in the Making exhibition.

The showcase unfolds across five multisensory zones, blending AI and high-tech elements to trace Changi’s journey from bare land to award-winning aviation hub. It also highlights how smart technologies are reshaping labour-intensive operations and strengthening climate resilience, alongside an interactive station that invites visitors to imagine their own vision of Terminal 5.