Happenings this week
We highlight the best our city has to offer and what’s keeping it abuzz. Here are the best things you can do in Singapore this week.
Octomore Series 16
When: 4 to 6 December 2025
Where: Stamford Arts Centre
Bruichladdich Distillery has launched its annual Octomore series, a boundary-pushing whisky that will be accompanied by an immersive three-day exhibition of the single malt brand from Islay. Get to know the Octomore’s signature smoky profile and how it differs from the traditional “medicinal” plated whiskies Islay is known for, and the three expressions that fall under Series 16: Octomore 16.1, 16.2 and 16.3. Tickets at S$36 at the door.
Flavours of Martell
When: Now until 14 December 2025
Where: Various restaurants
Love a good meal paired with exceptional Cognac? Then Martell’s exclusive month-long gastronomy series is for you. Taste the brilliance of Martell through Martell-infused multi-course menus at Marguerite, Willow and Province, where you will enjoy limited-time items like roasted bone soup infused with Chanteloup XXO and Cold Custard made with VSOP.
Hot Bodies
When: 6 to 28 December 2025
Where: The School Hall, New Bahru
Global warming is happening, whether you like it or not. But while our climate has changed, the way we dress has not. With a future of rising heat on the horizon, Hot Bodies is here to help us radically rethink the way we dress and feel in this century, exploring creative alternatives to habits, behaviours and apparel. More here.
Alice: Into the New World
When: Now until 31 December 2025
Where: Parkview Square
Following an immersive media art exhibition inspired by The Little Prince, Korean art-tech studio Groundseesaw brings us Alice: Into the New World, their take on the Lewis Carroll classic. See various scenes brought to life through 3D effects, accompanied by an exclusive soundtrack composed by a leading K-pop producer. Tickets here.
Christmas Train Show
When: Now until 4 January 2026
Where: Gardens by the Bay
Designed for both young and old, the second edition of the Christmas Train Show will take place at the Flower Dome, where visitors will embark on a festive voyage across Singapore, Denmark and America. Look forward to moving trains, intricate miniature landscapes, Lego creations and to mark Singapore’s 60th, a specially created G scale SMRT train that will wind past the iconic landmarks of Singapore.
Into the Modern
When: Now until 1 March 2026
Where: City Hall Wing, Level 3
Explore the largest French Impressionist exhibition in Southeast Asia, where iconic works by Pierre-August Renoir, Claude Monet and the like will be on display. Developed by the Museum of Fine Arts Boston in collaboration with National Gallery Singapore, this exhibition will highlight the enduring impact of Impressionism through themes of urban life, gender, land and environment. Book here.
Peacock Power: Beauty and Symbolism Across Cultures
When: Now until 30 August 2026
Where: Peranakan Museum
For a bird with dazzling feathers and a spectacular tail, it’s no wonder the peacock has long symbolised beauty, power and divinity. For centuries, its striking form has captivated artists of various cultures. At the Peranakan Museum, treasures from the National Collection and important lenders explore the bird’s presence in a broad range of artistic disciplines. Through colourful displays and interactive stations, see how it has moved between regions and contexts, and get to know the way artistic traditions evolve through exchange. Tickets start at S$6.
Future World by teamLab
When: Ongoing
Where: ArtScience Museum
Embark on a journey of discovery spanning two immersive realms—City in Nature and Exploring New Frontiers—and allow yourself to immerse yourself in a world of art, science and magic through interactive digital installations. Tickets here.
Upcoming events:
A Voyage Through Hue and Imagination
When: 11 to 23 December 2025
Where: Ion Art Gallery
Dr Lowly, an autodidactic artist who started the self-devised ‘squeeze and splatter’ technique, invites views into a sanctuary of colour, motion and meaning. Look forward to 45 large-scale artworks that trace his journey from medicine to business to art. Each piece is priced between S$10,000 and S$50,000; admission is free.
Superlova Xmas Edition feat. DJ Tang
When: 24 December 2025
Where: Nova
After Christmas Eve dinner, head to Nova for a night filled with dancing and the latest R&B and hip-hop hits by DJ Tang. The veteran, hailing from the UK, has been a mainstay of Singapore’s nightlife since 2005, and has even shared the stage with legends like Diplo and Skrillex. Tickets here.
An unforgettable New Year’s Eve
When: 31 December 2025
Where: HighHouse & Nova
Ring in 2026 with a smashing countdown party at HighHouse and Nova, offering a bird’s-eye view of the city from 62 and 63 floors above ground. Admission begins at S$168 before 10pm, and will grant you two drinks and an electric DJ lineup all through the night. Tickets here.
Midnight Rouge
When: 31 December 2025
Where: Cé La Vi
Come dressed in your best shades of red and welcome the new year in at Midnight Rouge, a rooftop celebration of decadence and unrestrained opulence. The party begins from 12pm till late, and is a free-standing event unless a VIP table is requested. Book here.
Fear No Power
When: 9 January to 15 November 2026
Where: National Gallery Singapore
Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise explores the power of art through the perspectives of five trailblazing female artists from Southeast Asia. With the significance of women-centred approaches in shaping contemporary art across the region, this landmark exhibition will feature over 50 works from the 1960s to 2010s, many of which will be shown in Singapore for the first time. More here.
OneRepublic returns to Singapore
When: 2 March 2026
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Grammy-nominated pop-rock band OneRepublic is making a return to Singapore with their From Asia, With Love tour. Expect an electrifying night of new material and their biggest hits, such as Counting Stars, Apologise and I Ain’t Worried. Tickets here.
Featured photo by Groundseesaw
