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Nutcracker Singapore 2026: two ballets, dates and prices
Two Nutcracker ballets in Singapore: Sands Theatre 26 to 29 November, Esplanade 9 to 13 December. Prices, age rules, end times and the family bundle.
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Good reasons to get together in Singapore.
A Singapore guide to better days out and thoughtful gatherings. Start with an idea, check the details and make a plan that works.
Explore Singapore
Find your next outing.
Upcoming programmes and places to discover Singapore culture. Follow official organisers for bookings and updates.
Seasonal events
Halloween Horror Nights 14
Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa
18 select nights at Universal Studios Singapore, 25 September–1 November 2026, 7.30pm–12.30am. Not recommended for under-13s.
Film
Singapore International Film Festival 2026
Various venues, Singapore
SGIFF’s 37th edition runs 21 October–1 November, with public ticket sales on SGIFF.com from 28 September at 12pm.
Literature
Singapore Writers Festival 2026
The Arts House and Civic District venues, Singapore
Hidden in Plain Sight runs 13–22 November 2026 in the Civic District, with The Arts House at the Old Parliament as the main festival grounds.
The reading room
More worth your time.
Going out
Orchard Road Christmas light-up 2026: dates and what’s free
Orchard Road's Christmas light-up runs 17 November 2026 to 3 January 2027: ceremony, village hours, snowfall times, free spots and the Christmas Eve party.
Going out
Science Centre Singapore tickets: Glowing Oceans, when to go
Science Centre Singapore tickets for Glowing Oceans from 3 November: local and standard prices, off-peak days before the school holidays, and what to wear.
Planning together
Mandai Wildlife Reserve tickets: year-end prices and Zoolympix
Mandai Wildlife Reserve tickets for the year-end holidays: local and tourist prices, peak days to 3 January, Zoolympix from 7 November and a family example.
Going out
Singapore Writers Festival free events 2026: no pass needed
Singapore Writers Festival free events, 13 to 22 November 2026: on 28 October, 49 free listings, 22 needing registration, five full, and a free Saturday plan.
Going out
Esplanade free concerts in November 2026: Soundtracks dates
Esplanade free concerts in November 2026: eight free Soundtracks nights of film and TV songs at the Concourse, 6.45pm and 7.45pm, plus Kalaa Utsavam.
Going out
Christmas markets Singapore 2026: dates, venues and entry
Christmas markets in Singapore 2026: The Christmas Atelier (12 to 14 Nov), Christmas Together (27 to 29 Nov) and Design Assembly at CHIJMES (2 to 3 Dec).
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