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.
Wifredo Lam: Outside In
When: Now until 13 July 2025
Where: STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery
As Asia’s first solo exhibition dedicated to pioneering artist Wifredo Lam (1902 to 1982), the STPI Annual Special Exhibition will bring together over 60 works from the Wifredo Lam Estate, offering rare insight into the printmaking practice of an artist recognised as one of the most important figures in 20th-century modern art. The exhibition will highlight Lam’s renewed focus on printmaking in his later years, which were often created alongside leading avant-garde poets like Aimé Césaire and Gherasim Luca.
MCM’s futuristic voyage
When: 12 to 13 July 2025
Where: Glass Pavillion, Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa
Inspired by the third iteration of MCM’s ‘From Munich to Mars’ campaign, this event offers the cyber-galactic nomad and their pet companion(s) a weekend of fashion, lifestyle and pet-friendly living. Be among the first to preview the MCM Autumn/Winter 2025 collection, adopt a limited-edition MCM Animal Article for a good cause, indulge your senses in a fragrance discovery experience, and get to enjoy a 30-minute pet photography session by TRB & Co. Register here.
Raffles Courtyard x St Germain
When: Now until 17 July 2025
Where: Raffles Courtyard
For the next couple of months or so, swing by the Raffles Courtyard for six refreshing Southeast Asian-inspired cocktails, each made with hand-picked fresh elderflowers and accentuated by the all-natural St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur. Order by the glass (S$22 or S$15 at happy hour) or one-litre carafe (S$108 or S$88 at happy hour). More here.
Release: Let go, reset and realign
When: 15 and 18 July 2025
Where: Her Wellness Club
At Release, a restorative 90-minute group session by hypnotherapist Tae Webster and mindful movement specialist Sophie, one will be taught the art of letting go, be it stress, inner resistance or negative self-talk. Be gently guided into an alpha brainwave state to bring awareness to your breath and physical body, and then be led into a state of deep relaxation via hypnotic meditation. Tickets here.
Happy Together: Visions of Gladness
When: Now until 27 July 2025
Where: Whitestone Gallery
Explore how happiness is expressed, shared and celebrated across cultures. Featuring immersive artworks by five contemporary artists (Goldie Poblador, Krit Ngamsom, Kumari Nahappan, Mulyana and Yuree Kensaku), this exhibition captures the rich emotional landscape of Southeast Asia, revealing happiness not as something that’s short-lived but one that’s shaped by strength found in unity and adversity.
Dyson’s colourway experience pop-up
When: 10 to 30 July 2025
Where: Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Any time you’re in town this month, swing by Dyson’s pop-up for one-on-one styling, live demos and the chance to win something.
Hannes Schmid: A Life in Pictures
When: Now until 10 August 2025
Where: Appetite
Celebrating the extraordinary oeuvre of an artist with an incredible view of life and humanity, this exhibition by Hannes Schmid brings to life the spirit of a place, culture and moment. See his three celebrated bodies of work—For Gods Only, a series chronicling Chinese street opera and calligraphy; Blackstage, a series of portraits of music legends; and Fashion & Wildlife, where he elevates fashion photography with raising awareness for endangered species.
Heman Chong’s first major survey exhibition
When: Now until 17 August 2025
Where: SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Heman Chong: This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness is the first major survey exhibition by the prolific multifaceted artist. Bringing together 50 artworks and new commissions from the early 2000s to the present, the show will examine Chong’s post-conceptual strategies and gestures, expressed through works that work through image, text, performances and situations. More here.
Singapore at 60
When: 13 July to 17 August 2025
Where: Artspace @ Helutrans
In celebration of Singapore’s big 60, this exhibition reflects on the continuous work of Singapore as a nation, showcasing over 90 works (artist’s proofs) from Chong Huai Seng’s extensive private art collection. Works range from the 1940s to 2025 by over 50 artists, with themes such as worlding, diaspora and trans-locality integral to the Singapore identity. Admission is free; guided tours are also available on weekends. More here.
Pop Air
When: Now until 31 August 2025
Where: Marina Bay Sands
Balloon Museum presents Pop Air, a collective exhibition featuring national and international artists with works surrounding the theme of air. See groundbreaking works come together in a visually stunning and emotionally engaging journey, and experience a new form of sociality through art. Tickets here.
Framed: A Murder Mystery
When: Daily
Where: National Gallery Singapore
Combining the love of video games and real-life immersive experiences, the National Gallery Singapore has collaborated with Hidden on Framed: A Murder Mystery, a fun, new way of discovering art. Available on the phone for solo explorers or otherwise, one will play the accused murderer, solving puzzles and uncovering hidden secrets as they explore the various exhibitions. Tickets are at S$29.90 per participant, inclusive of a general admission pass to the National Gallery itself.
Coming up:
SOS Kumar
When: 17 July to 3 August 2025
Where: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
There’s no better way to celebrate Singapore’s 60th than enjoying a night of laughter with local standup comic, Kumar. Together with his fabulous “Gorgeous Riotous Crew” of drag queens and dancers, join him for a wild ride of quirky (and current) affairs and love-hate relationships with cultural icons, told with a brand of humour that’s bold, loud and unapologetically Singaporean. Tickets here.
Fred again..
When: 18 and 19 July 2025
Where: Pasir Panjang Power Station
Fred again.., an English record producer, singer and DJ with the knack for finding beauty and meaning in the ordinary, will soon make his Asia debut this July. Best known for his Actual Life albums and his work for artists like Ed Sheeran and George Ezra, he will begin the tour in Singapore, before moving on to Bangkok, Seoul and Japan. Tickets here.
JYOTY’s Asia tour
When: 1 August 2025
Where: MDLR
Rinse FM tastemaker, viral Boiler Room phenomenon, and internationally celebrated DJ, JYOTY’s return to Singapore will be a show that shouldn’t be missed. Fans can look forward to her iconic genre-defying sets that have electrified dance floors worldwide, and immersive sets that spark discovery, movement and emotional connection. Tickets here.
SG60 Cocktails by the Bay
When: 1 August to 30 September 2025
Where: Monti
Singapore’s turning 60, and what better way to celebrate than with a drink and a view of the river and cityscape? Over two months, Monti will be offering any three cocktails for s$60 from a lineup of locally inspired drinks, each a recollection of well-loved local flavours like pandan, laksa and gula melaka. Reserve here.
Camila Cabello: Yours, C tour
When: 12 August 2025
Where: The Star Theatre
Camila Cabello is coming to Singapore as part of her highly anticipated Yours, C tour. Known for her high-energy live performances, the multi-award-winning and Diamond-certified singer-songwriter will bring along a discography of unforgettable smash hits, including Señorita, Bam Bam and Never Be The Same. Fans can also expect her to bring her gloriously chaotic album from 2024 to live. Tickets here.
Featured photo by Raffles Singapore
