The best things to do in Singapore this June

The Marina Bay precinct is coming alive after hours once again as i Light Singapore returns for yet another edition. The theme for this year’s showcase is Movement, and features 14 sustainable light installations designed by 17 artists from Singapore and across the region. Each artwork is built with eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient lighting, and reflects how our actions – no matter how big or small – can affect the things around us.

Among the highlights is Wave by Japanese artist Masamichi Shimada. The interactive installation visualises the ripple effect through light and audio. For something a little more trippy, head to Raffles Place Park, where Arch Flower by Cyril Lancelin lies, a mesmerising tubular sculpture that draws inspiration from the city’s tropical gardens.

Over at the Marina Bay mist walk, step into a garden of wildflowers created with reclaimed metal offcuts and recycled carpet that glow and sway when touched. See the full lineup of featured installations here.

World Cup season is officially here, and Lau Pa Sat’s bringing all the pitch action to the iconic hawker centre with daily live screenings and 24-hour food and drinks. Chow down on local comfort foods like chicken rice, prawn noodles and dim sums, or stay energised with bar bites and drinks, as you catch the thrilling late-night matches unfold in high definition on not one, but two, massive LED screens. Cheer on your favourite teams alongside fellow fans right in the heart of the CBD. The best part? If you accidentally end up celebrating into the wee hours, at least you can always just grab your morning kopi fix before clocking in (though you didn’t get that idea from us).

Indie bands, a pop-up market, free-flowing booze and yoga? That’s what you can expect at Wheeler’s Estate’s mid-year blowout. The all-day block party kicks off with a curated lifestyle market spotlighting local makers, creators and brands, offering everything from handcrafted gems to one-of-a-kind finds. Then, continue the afternoon by rewarding yourself with a refreshing complimentary pint, or stretch it out with a meditative session hosted by Yoga Seeds at golden hour. But if you’re planning to just come for the food and unwind, Wheeler’s kitchen will be serving its signature dishes throughout, although reservations are required for dinnertime.

Meanwhile, the live music programme runs from afternoon til late, with a stacked lineup of homegrown acts that span indie-pop, math rock and hip-hop. Catch performances by Slump, Haldi Honey, BGOURD, and Floral Sky. Closing out the night are event headliners Shirlyn + The Unxpected, who will fill their high-energy set with covers of rock and pop hits.

General entry to the event is free, but requires an RSVP ticket. Get yours here.

Calling all sci-fi and fantasy fans: have you ever wondered what it might feel like to step into the world of your favourite novel or game? Now you can experience it for real with The Portals Experience at Fever Exhibition Hall. Billed as the world’s most extensive collection of original fantasy and science-fiction art, the exhibition invites you to step into eight richly imagined realms to explore more than 300 masterpieces, alongside over 10,000 books and miniatures that have inspired beloved universes, such as J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, Dune and Warhammer 40,000.

Displayed are also original book cover art for classic titles, including David Wingrove’s White Moon, Red Dragon, and The Day After Tomorrow by Robert A. Heinlein. The experience is completed with immersive, larger-than-life sets that’ll transport you to these magical worlds. No digital screens or VR technology, just elaborate backdrops and plenty of imagination to create the ultimate photo op.

Held alongside the exhibition is Future Singapore: 2126, a commissioned series by Singapore-based illustrator Kristal Melson featuring three neon-coloured prints that imagine the city-state 100 years into the future through a vibrant, sci-fi fantasy lens. You can also cop the exclusive artworks as merch, available at the Portals gift shop.

No hobby is too niche at the Hobbies Fair. Whatever you’re interested in – whether it’s art, sports or tech – there’s definitely going to be a space for you here. Happening at Suntec Convention Centre, this two-day event is a gathering of communities, fandoms and subcultures of all kinds. This year’s edition features over 200 exhibitors spanning categories like tabletop gaming, collectibles, outdoor adventure, music, vintage finds and more.

Beyond browsing the booths, you can experience some of these hobbies first-hand, too. There’s a lineup of ticketed workshops where you can learn the basics of mechanical keyboard building, knitting, terrarium-making and leathercraft. Elsewhere, catch live demonstrations on taekwondo and boxing, or sit in on passionate panel discussions with other fellow hobbyists and experts. Also look forward to talent competitions, ranging from singing showdowns to beatbox battles. Cheer the participants on, or sign up for yourself if you think you’ve got the vocal chops to prove.

When a woman goes missing for more than two days, a man is brought in to assist with the investigation. On paper, Cameron Andrews seems like the perfect man, except almost too perfect. A filial son, a successful entrepreneur, and well-respected by his peers – Cameron insists he only wants to help. But when Detective Ruth Palmer begins to question his motive, she starts to believe there’s something dangerous hiding behind his innocent exterior.

Directed by Krish Natarajan, An Interrogation is an adaptation of English playwright Jamie Armitage’s psychological thriller debut of the same name. The play, set within the confines of a police interrogation room, is loosely based on the gripping real case of Colonel Russell Williams, whose brutal murders and criminal activities shocked Canada in the 2010s. Local talents Nadya Zaheer, Salif Hardie and Lim Kay Siu star in this unsettling and intense production that explores deception, constructed identities and unspoken truths.

Coinciding with Pride Month, Girls Girls Girls by Wild Rice puts queer women’s voices centre stage in a powerful and heartfelt production that’s equal parts necessary and more timely than ever. Described as a “verbatim theatre play”, this production, directed by Deonn Yang and co-written with Alfian Sa’at, draws from real conversations with the queer community in Singapore, weaving personal stories across generations and different walks of life. From a singer and comedian to a burlesque dancer and a Paralympian, to mothers and maternal figures, their accounts are being brought to life by a cast featuring Mehr Dudeja, Farah Ong, Tan Rui Shan, Eve Voigtlander, and Yap Yi Kai.

If you’d like to give additional support to the production and other LGBTQ+ theatre initiatives, you can consider donating here.

Mischief? Check. Mayhem? Absolutely. Trickery and rhymes? An endless supply. This school holiday season, join Sally and her brother as they go on a wildly imaginative and zany adventure with everyone’s favourite furry troublemaker, The Cat in the Hat. During one rainy day, the children hear an unexpected loud bump at the door when the mischievous feline arrives and turns the children’s boring day upside down. Expect plenty of games, chaos and laugh-out-loud moments on stage.

Featuring a cast and crew ensemble from the UK, The Cat in the Hat is a lively stage adaptation of the famous Dr. Seuss children’s book. The performance is part of KidsFest 2026, a regular festival that transforms children’s literary favourites into immersive theatrical productions. Past shows have included stagings of The Gruffalo’s Child, The 91-Storey Treehouse and The Koala Who Could.

Entering its fifth year, GastroBeats returns to the Bayfront Event Space for another month of food, live music and carnival games against the backdrop of Marina Bay. Part of i Light Singapore, the food and music festival brings together more than 40 F&B brands, emerging local musicians and all sorts of interactive experiences in one sprawling waterfront village.

Be sure to come hungry folks, because the F&B lineup goes beyond your typical festival fare to serve everything from street food favourites and decadent sweet treats to hearty mains. Think mala tater tots, crispy corndogs and local desserts, alongside flavourful pizzas, pastas, tacos and wagyu rice bowls. And between the bites, stick around for the live performances from up-and-coming bands, who will be taking the stage after completing GIG-ers, a GastroBeats mentorship programme in partnership with Sony Music.

While food and music are the highlights, the fun doesn’t end there. This year’s edition also features curated play zones for all ages, including pickleball courts for some friendly after-hours competition, and a carnival complete with bumper cars, horse carousels, a Viking ship and other nostalgic funfair rides.