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The best things to do in Singapore in November 2025

Art in all forms takes over this November

Written by: Adira Chow
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Say goodbye to October’s spooky thrills because the November is finally here – and it's an arty one. All sorts of creative events take over this month, with blockbuster festivals like Singapore Biennale, Singapore Writers Festival and Southeast Asia's largest French Impressionist exhibition unfolding citywide. There's tons of shopping and tunes too, with Green-House and Boutiques Fair alongside major concerts (Blackpink, Teddy Swims) and more intimate live music events. So much to check out, so little time – get started by scrolling down for all the best stuff to slot in your schedule.  

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Best things to do in Singapore this November

  • Art

Step into the soft-rebellious world of 19th-century French Impressionism at National Gallery Singapore with Into the Modern, Southeast Asia’s largest exhibition dedicated to the movement. Running from November 14, 2025 to March 1, 2026, the showcase features over 100 works on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, including 17 pieces by Monet alongside masterpieces by Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, Pissarro, Sisley, Morisot, and more. Explore seven thematic sections that highlight the movement’s radical approach to light, colour, and everyday life. Fun fact: none of these works have been exhibited in Southeast Asia before. 

2. Taste the Fizz at a multi-sensory gin experience on Dempsey Hill

Clear your weekend plans – Roku Gin is popping up in Singapore for the very first time, teaming up with AIR CCCC for a three-day sensory feast at Dempsey Hill. Expect craft cocktails, inventive bites, and more than a few surprises across three different spaces.

Start upstairs at the Roku Tasting Room, where chef Aiken Low and his team serve up a weekend-only garden-fresh brunch (from $58) and dinner pairing experience (from $118), designed to match Roku’s elegant Japanese botanicals – think shakshuka with emping chips, chicken with sweet potato leaves with chilli relish, and passionfruit granita to round it off. Each session is guided by Suntory Brand Ambassadors, and if you’re there for dinner, you’ll score a mini Roku bottle (worth $46) to take home.

Out on The Lawn, a Pop-Up Café dishes out four sweet and savoury creations, paired with Roku gin cocktails with a local twist (bundles at $22 for walk-ins or $20 for sign-ups). Or hit the Fizz Bar for fun and fizzy gin cocktails – think classic Roku gin and Roku Sakura Bloom infused with fresh flavours like yuzu, lychee, popsicle, and grapefruit. Add immersive projections, DJ sets by names like Leland, Daryl Knows, and Watch Her Bern, as well as plenty of good vibes, and you’ve got a weekend that’s part gin journey, part garden party.

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3. Sing along to the new musical-comedy ‘Congratulations, Get Rich!’

What happens when your late mother and a random woman crash your karaoke birthday bash? You belt out the drama. Congratulations, Get Rich! is a gloriously unhinged new musical-comedy by Singaporean-Australian playwright Merlynn Tong, taking over the mics at Drama Centre Theatre from October 29 – fresh from its Brisbane debut, before heading on to Sydney next.

Set in a karaoke bar on Mandy’s 38th birthday, the night spirals out of control with ghosts, grief and generational secrets that refuse to stay buried. At its heart, it’s a story about three fierce Singaporean women finding healing through laughter, tears and karaoke – proving that singing together can be surprisingly good for the soul. Starring our very own musical darling Seong Hui Xuan, this chaotic yet cathartic production is not to be missed. Tickets start from $28 – get yours here.

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Singapore Biennale 2025 is back from October 31 with five months of art taking over the city. This year’s theme, Pure Intention, uses SG60 as a backdrop to explore how art shapes Singapore’s evolving story. Expect over 100 works by more than 80 artists, spanning exhibitions, films, talks and workshops across the Civic District, Orchard Road, the Rail Corridor and SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. Highlights include poetry by migrant workers, an open-air library at Wessex Estate and kinetic installations in unexpected spaces. Public activations are free, while entry to SAM costs from $15 (locals) with early bird discounts till October 30.

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5.ʉ۪Tis the season to sip and shop at the Cellarbration Christmas Warehouse Sale

With the festive season fast approaching, it’s time to deck the halls and your drinks cabinet. And what better way to stock up than at the Cellarbration Christmas Warehouse Sale? Back at Suntec City Convention Centre Level 3 from November 7 to 9, it’s bringing the holiday cheer with unbeatable deals featuring over 500 international alcohol brands such as Glenfiddich, Aperol, and East West Tequila, as well as local delights like Sour Plum Vodka and even Cellarbration’s very own limited release Gingerbread Gin – all at merry-making prices. Whisky, gin, rum, wine, beer, sake, makgeolli and even cream tequilas – you name it, it’s here.

But that’s not all – this year’s edition adds a twist with boutique lifestyle brands offering everything from perfumes and makeup to jewellery and homeware. Whether you’re restocking your home bar or hunting for that special Christmas gift, come and snag them up before the elves do! 

Admission is free. Secure your free entry here.

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  • Art

Who says collecting art has to cost a fortune? The Affordable Art Fair returns this November with hundreds of works under $15,000, with most priced below $7,500. Explore paintings, prints, and sculptures from 101 Singaporean artists alongside Southeast Asian creators, celebrating SG60.

Even if you’re just browsing, the fair doubles as a mini pop-up museum. Take part in hands-on craft workshops, rest at the F&B area with wine and bites, and soak in the creativity. Tickets are redeemable with SG Culture Pass credits, making it easy to enjoy a day of art without breaking the bank.

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  • Music

Break out your best black and pink outfits for famous K-pop girl group Blackpink's Deadline World Tour in Singapore. They'll be headlining three back-to-back nights at the Singapore National Stadium – the first K-pop girl group to do so in the city. You'll want to rest up before the concert, so you have all the energy to dance and sing along to their signature high-energy sets, with hits like Boombayah and Kill This Love to jaw-dropping stage production and dazzling visuals expected. 

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Get ready to crack up, because the world's biggest comedy brand, Just For Laughs, is finally landing in Singapore. From November 24 to December 15, the inaugural Just For Laughs Singapore will bring a side-splitting line-up of global and regional stand-up stars to venues across town. The debut line-up is stacked with favourites like Jimmy O. Yang, Eddie Izzard, John Bishop and Jason Cheny. It's capped off with an All-Star Gala featuring regional comedians like Jason Leong, Brian Tseng, Douglas Lim, and more. Expect sharp wit, wild stories, and the kind of energy only a live comedy crowd can bring. 

Check out the line-up and schedule at jflsingapore.com.

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  • Music

You've played the video game, you've watched the Netflix series, now it's time to witness The Witcher in Concert as it gallops into Singapore for the first time. Following a successful world tour across North America and Europe, The Witcher in Concert is finally making its Asia debut in Singapore this November to mark the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed video game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This live concert experience brings to life the epic tale of Geralt of Rivia as he embarks on a monster-filled, heartbreak-laced quest to find his adopted daughter Ciri. 

A stunning celebration of the game’s rich storytelling and unforgettable score, The Witcher in Concert blends soul-stirring music with cinematic gameplay visuals, all performed live by an ensemble orchestra and the Polish folk‑metal maestros Percival Schuttenbach, with arrangements helmed by The Witcher 3 co-composer Marcin PrzybyÅ‚owicz. It’s a Medjay‑level experience for any Geralt fan.

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