7 Exciting Things to Do in Singapore This January 2026

Happiest New Year to all our readers! January in Singapore is always vibrant and lively — with temples lit up for Chinese New Year, art festivals, exhibitions, family happenings and more. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, here’s what you must check out this month.

1. Spring Blossoms at Flower Dome (Gardens by the Bay)

Kick off the year with a beautiful floral showcase that blends culture with nature.
From 16 January to 1 March, Flower Dome hosts Spring Blossoms with elegant blooms, Chinese-New-Year-inspired lanterns and lovely displays that make perfect photo spots.

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Event dates: 16 Jan- 1 Mar 2026
Event Time: 9.00am – 9.00pm
Ticket Prices: $8 – $12 (SG Residents), Bundles only for foreigners
Location: 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome, Singapore 018953

Entry tickets can be purchased here.

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2. Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience

Dopamine Land is a multisensory, interactive experience in Singapore designed to spark joy, play, and creativity through colourful installations, sound, light, movement and tactile play. Think of it like an immersive playground for your senses — great for families, friends and date days alike.

Inside are 9 themed rooms — including neon wonderlands, pillow fight zones, dancing floors, ball pits and calm sensory spaces — each crafted to give visitors a happy “dopamine boost.”

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Event dates: 7 Jan – 19 Feb 2026
Event Time: 11.00am – 9.00pm (Closed on Tue)
Ticket Prices: From $12
Location: Level 2 @ Weave, 26 Sentosa Gateway, #02-204-205, 098138

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3. Light to Night Festival 2026

A Singapore favourite returns! This January the city’s Civic District bursts into light, colour and creative installations across galleries, public spaces and heritage buildings.

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⭐ Always free to explore (some activations may require tickets). Best enjoyed after sunset!

Event dates: 9 Jan- 31 Jan 2026
Event Time: 7.30pm – Midnight
Ticket Prices: Free Admission (Paid Activities Available)
Location: Various locations in National Gallery Singapore and the Civic District

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4. T5 In The Making Exhibition

T5 In the Making is a free immersive exhibition at Changi Airport giving the public a sneak peek into the future Terminal 5 — one of Singapore’s most ambitious infrastructure projects aimed at expanding the city-state’s aviation capabilities. You’ll discover how T5 will be designed, built and innovated, with interactive displays, scale models, AI experiences and storytelling zones

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Event dates: 6 Jan – Mar 2026
Event Time: 10.00am – 8.00pm (Last entry 7.15pm)
Ticket Prices: Free Admission (Registration Required)
Location: Changi Airport Terminal 3, Level 1, Arrival Hall (near McDonald’s)

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5. Battle of The Purple Champions

Get ready to kick off 2026 with energy, community spirit and fitness fun! Anytime Fitness Singapore is hosting its first-ever large-scale fitness festival — the Battle of the Purple Champions — a team-based fitness challenge and carnival that’s perfect for both fitness lovers and beginners alike.

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Event dates: 31st Jan 2026
Event Time: 9.00am – 8.30pm
Ticket Prices: From $100
Location: OCBC Square 1 Stadium Drive Singapore, Singapore 397629

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6. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Total Concentration Exhibition — Singapore Debut

Calling all Demon Slayer fans (and anyone who loves immersive exhibitions)! The globally popular anime franchise is coming to Singapore with an official Total Concentration Exhibition, bringing your favourite scenes, characters and settings to life in a massive interactive space. It’s the only Southeast Asian stop of the tour this year!

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Event dates: 24th Jan – 15th Mar 2026
Event Time: 11.00am – 10.00pm
Ticket Prices: From $18.20
Location: Former Singapore Sports Hub Library, 4 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397697

Tickets can be purchased here.
Use code DISSG86 at checkout on Klook Singapore to get 10% off your booking！

7. VERSE 2026 — A Multi-Sensory Celebration of Singapore Literature and Art

Kick off your Singapore January with VERSE 2026 — a vibrant, creative festival that transforms The Arts House at the Old Parliament into a literary playground where words, art, sound and movement collide. It’s one of the city’s most inspiring arts events this month and sets the tone for the year’s cultural calendar.

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Event dates: 9 Jan – 31st Jan2026
Event Time: 10.00am – 10.00pm
Ticket Prices: Free Admission & Ticketed Programmes
Location: The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore

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Final Thoughts

January 2026 is the perfect time to rediscover Singapore, with the city coming alive through immersive exhibitions, cultural festivals, fitness events and creative experiences that offer something for everyone. Whether you’re stepping into the future at T5 In the Making, soaking in art and literature at VERSE, embracing playful joy at Dopamine Land, or exploring seasonal showcases and pop-culture exhibitions, these limited-time events make the start of the year especially exciting. Plan ahead, gather your favourite people, and kick off 2026 feeling inspired, energised and ready to make new memories right here in Singapore.

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