The best things to do in Singapore in November 2025

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. 

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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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.

Raise a glass for the Fine Wine Encounter Singapore as Southeast Asia’s most exclusive wine event returns on November 22 at the Shangri-La Hotel, bringing together some of the world’s most celebrated producers for one exceptional afternoon. Taste your way through the Grand Tasting, featuring exquisite pours from Château Pichon Baron, Laurent-Perrier, Marchesi Frescobaldi, Silver Oak and Ao Yun, plus a premium sake debut from Japan’s famed Dassai. You’ll also be among the first to sample the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 winners, and can dive deeper with exclusive masterclasses led by industry icons from Château Margaux, Henschke and Brunello di Montalcino. Find out more here.

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Dreamers, readers, and storytellers, mark your calendars: SWF 2025 returns November 7 to 16, exploring futures that are inclusive, inventive, and deeply human. This 28th edition offers over 200 programmes and 300 local and international presenters, from panels and workshops to performances and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Old favourites like SWF Playground, SEA xChange, and Youth Fringe return, while new tracks such as SG60 Homage and Sci-Fi Spotlight explore Singapore’s creative legacy and imagined worlds. Highlights include R.F. Kuang, Fuchsia Dunlop, Sathnam Sanghera, Victoria Chang, and Raymond Antrobus, with sci-fi visionaries Hao Jingfang and Ken Liu probing the boundaries of fiction and foresight. 

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.

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.

Singapore’s favourite indie shopping fest at the F1 Pit Building, transformed into a design wonderland featuring more than 320 brands and 200 exclusive launches. Expect a curated mix of fashion, homeware, art, wellness, toys, and gifts – from returning favourites to newcomers like Arté Pickleball, GOFY, In Good Company, Modu, and Nathan Home.

Take a break at the new Art & Music Lounge or cafés on Levels 1 and 3, soaking up immersive art and chill beats. Tickets ($8 early bird, $10 after) grant unlimited access across three days, making this the ultimate destination for stylish, soulful shopping.

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.