Best places to watch New Year's Eve fireworks in Singapore

Formerly known as the Singapore Sports Hub, The Kallang will be the site of the longest fireworks display this countdown 2026. Look forward to a 35-minute epic over the Kallang Basin – this is happening in four bursts, with the first one starting at 9pm. All this razzle dazzle comes after hours of performances by stars like Benjamin Kheng, Tabitha Nauser, Iman Fandi, and K-pop legends Super Junior. Find out more about Countdown 2026 at The Kallang here.

If you're not at The Kallang itself soaking up the festivities, then there are a couple of vantage points around The Kallang to view the fireworks, such as the Stadium Riverside Walk, Water Sports Centre, and Lawn Bowls at The Kallang. You can also take a stroll around the Kallang Basin – just arrive early to snag your spot. 

Year after year, Marina Bay proves to be one of the best spots to catch new year fireworks. This year, watch the spectacular 30-minute show, designed as a 360-degree experience that's part of an hour-long musical segment starting from 11pm. Find out more about Marina Bay Countdown 2026 here.

Countdown to 2026 somewhere closer to home, because the festivities are coming to seven heartland locations. This year, look forward to fireworks in Boon Lay, Keat Hong, Marsiling, Nee Soon, Punggol, Tampines, and Woodlands. The displays will likely be nowhere near as spectacular as the ones in the city centre, but what you get in return: fewer traffic jams and cosy community spirit. Find out more here.

Here's another hotspot for a clear, unobstructed view of Marina Bay's fireworks. The Helix Bridge spans the waters just in front of the bay, giving you a close-up and pleasingly elevated view of the colourful display. The bridge itself is also particularly stunning when lit up at night, so that's a nice bonus right there.

To truly escape the crowds, you'll have to venture further out. Mount Faber Peak is a popular spot to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks, but the crowds are nowhere near what you'll find at Marina Bay. At the very top, you can dine at restaurants like Arbora @ Mount Faber Peak and wind down in the quiet embrace of nature before the fireworks display begins.