Things to do this weekend in Singapore
If you’re recovering from the long weekend, know that there are tonnes of events happening to fill the empty void in your heart. Visit the Bacha Coffee pop-up, party your hearts out at the Bollywood beach festival, or rock out to the many concerts happening. Scroll on for more deets, and bookmark these things to do this weekend in Singapore.
– New events in Singapore this week –
1. NATAS Travel Fair
16th-18th Aug
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If you’ve been bitten by the travel bug, the NATAS Travel Fair will cure your wanderlust. The event will feature more than 70 vendors, including travel agents, cruise operators, and airlines. You’ll find companies such as Cruise Connexions, Japan National Tourism Organisation, ASA Holidays, Chan Brothers Travel, and EU Holidays for your next vacation.
Admission: Free
Address: 1 Expo Drive, Singapore EXPO Halls 4 & 5, Singapore 486150
Dates: 16th-18th Aug
Timings: 10am-9.30pm
2. Suntamed Beach Festival
17th Aug
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The biggest Bollywood party, Suntamed Beach Festival, will be happening at Tipsy Unicorn and Palawan Beachfront. Rock out to Desi tunes, or check out the face painting and jagua tattoo booths for some temporary ink. Popular artist Ritviz Srivastava will also make his Singapore debut at the event so fans can look forward to partying with the star.
Get tickets to the Suntamed Beach Festival.
Admission: From $50
Address: Palawan Beach Walk
Date: 17th Aug
Time: 4pm-3am
3. Taylor Swift Silent Disco Special
17th Aug
Image credit: @silentdiscoasia via Instagram
Swifties, if you’re still reeling from the post Eras Tour sadness, then the Taylor Swift Silent Disco Special by the Silent Disco in The Sky will cure your sorrow. Expect to hear her hit songs and funky remixes. And if you’re looking for other music variations, there are 2 other channels playing non-Swift songs as well.
Address: 10 Bayfront Avenue, SkyPark Observation Deck, Singapore 018956
Dates: 17th Aug
Timings: 10pm-2am
4. A Weekend of Tradition: Chanoyu & Ikebana
17th-18th Aug
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The Peranakan Museum will be hosting the A Weekend of Tradition: Chanoyu & Ikebana, where participants can learn about unique Japanese gifting traditions. Join a time-honoured Japanese tea ceremony, or learn to DIY gorgeous ikebana flower arrangements. Don’t forget to redeem the free postcards and exclusive merchandise while you’re here.
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5. Bacha Coffee Pop-Up
Now till 31st Aug
Image credit: Bacha Coffee
Coffee connoisseurs, listen up. The Bacha Coffee Pop-Up at Takashimaya Shopping Centre is the brand’s first pop-up store in Singapore. The place has been furnished to look like the Dar el Bacha palace in Marrakesh, AKA Bacha Coffee’s origin. Take the opportunity to stock up on your caffeine, such as the flavours in the Signature Nomad Collection.
Address: 391 Orchard Road, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Atrium Level 1, Singapore 238872
Dates: Now till 31st Aug
– New concerts & exhibitions in Singapore this week –
6. Sasha Alex Sloan: “Me Again” Tour
17th Aug
Image credit: Sasha Alex Sloan via Facebook
In celebration of her new album Me Again, indie pop singer Sasha Alex Sloan has embarked on her Sasha Alex Sloan: “Me Again” Tour. Fingers crossed, her setlist includes fan favourites such as Cowboys Cry, Glad You Did, and Falling Out Of Like.
Get tickets for Sasha Alex Sloan: “Me Again” Tour.
Tickets: From $98
Address: 17 Stamford Road, Capitol Theatre, Singapore 178907
Date: 17th Aug
7. Dopamine Overload Asia Tour 2024
20th Aug
Image credit: Chris James via Facebook
You’ve probably heard his breakout song, Not Angry, trending all over the Internet. German-American artist Chris James is coming to our shores as part of his Dopamine Overload Asia Tour 2024. Time to jam out to songs including If Tomorrow It’s All Over, The Weight of Nostalgia, and The Art of Overthinking.
Tickets: From $108
Address: 1 Esplanade Drive, Esplanade Annexe Studio, Singapore 038981
Date: 20th Aug
8. Tori Kelly Purple Skies Asia Tour
21st Aug
Image credit: Tori Kelly via Facebook
Vocal powerhouse Tori Kelly is bringing her Tori Kelly Purple Skies Asia Tour to Singapore, with up-and-coming singer Maisy Kay as her guest performer. Here’s to a fun night crooning along to the award-winning starlet’s songs like Paper Hearts, All In My Head, High Water, and Thing U Do.
Get tickets to the Tori Kelly Purple Skies Asia Tour.
Tickets: From $88
Address: 17 Stamford Road, Capitol Theatre, Singapore 178907
Date: 21st Aug
9. Madison Beer The Encore Tour
22nd Aug
Image credit: Steve Jennings
Anyone and their sister’s best friend’s cousin will know that Madison Beer is finally returning to Singapore as part of her Madison Beer The Encore Tour. We may not have the full setlist, but we can hope that she’ll perform songs like Make You Mine, Spinnin, and Sweet Relief.
Tickets: From $118
Address: 1 Expo Drive, Singapore EXPO Halls 7, Singapore 486150
Date: 21st Aug
10. Miss Saigon
15th Aug – 29th Sep
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Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable night with Miss Saigon. The show is finally back in Singapore after 23 years, so bookmark your calendars lest you miss it. For the uninitiated, the show is set in the 1970s during the Vietnam War, and features an epic love story between an American soldier and a young Vietnamese orphan.
Get your tickets for Miss Saigon.
Tickets: From $58
Address: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Sands Theatre, Singapore 018956
Dates: 15th Aug – 29th Sep
11. New Light & Music Showcase at Jewel Changi
1st-31st Aug
Image credit: Jewel Changi Airport
There’s a new light and music showcase at Jewel Changi Airport, making it worth the trip over to the East. The display will feature hand-drawn illustrations and animations such as our country’s iconic Merlion. You’ll notice a familiar song playing in the background – it’s none other than the beloved National Day song Home by Kit Chan.
Date: 1st-31st Aug
Timings: Mon-Thu 8pm & 9pm | Fri-Sun & PH 8pm, 9pm, 10pm
12. Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco
Now till 1st Jun 2025
Image credit: Asian Civilisations Museum
You can now “visit” China at the Asian Civilisations Museum, sans expensive flight tickets. The Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco presents 84 handmade model pagodas, and each unique pagoda represents a different historical time period. BTW, the museum will have discounted tickets on National Day, where tickets for Singapore Citizens and PR go for $10/adult.
Find things to do in Singapore this weekend
We’re sure you have more than enough activities to fill your upcoming weekend. If not, check out our ultimate list of things to do in Singapore or the best attractions and activities in Singapore. If you’re looking for pretty places to snap lots of photos, hit up these Instagrammable places in Singapore while you’re at it.
Cover image adapted from: Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore Sports Hub
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