The best places to see Christmas lights and decorations in Singapore

Christmas in Singapore isn’t complete without Orchard Road’s annual street light-up, with 2025’s edition stretching a total of 3.1km, all the way from Tanglin to Dhoby Ghaut. Apart from wreaths and whimsical ribbon-style arches creating a sparkling canopy across the shopping belt’s lamp posts, this year’s Christmas on a Great Street features not one but two Christmas villages: a kid-centric funfair at Shaw Plaza, and another event square at Ngee Ann City with carnival games, rides, market stalls, and live music performances on weekend evenings. As you’re strolling along, you’ll also be treated to a hard-to-miss light show projected on the facade of Hilton Singapore Orchard.

For a dose of irresistibly kawaii festive cheer, make a beeline to various Far East Malls around the island for Sanrio-themed decorations. Most notable are the set-ups at Orchard Central and One Holland Village. The former is bakery-themed, with a walkway full of Christmas treats and gingerbread houses leading to a pink tree adorned with Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, and more. The latter is styled like a Christmas village, also sporting the same level of Sanrio cuteness and life-sized character installations. As the cherry on top, both locations, along with Clarke Quay Central, are home to Sanrio Christmas pop-up stores featuring limited-edition merch.