It’s all going down at Marina Bay in downtown Singapore. From concerts and carnivals to public spaces around the waterfront, these countdown venues have one thing in common – they all offer great family bonding opportunities as you usher in a new year. Here’s where to celebrate the closing of 2019 and say hello to 2020!
Note that St Andrew’s Road, part of Fullerton Road and Connaught Drive will be closed to traffic on that day.
Take advantage of the extended hours to wander the galleries at night – and in peace.
When: 10am – 12am
Where: Red Dot Design Museum, The Arts House, Asian Civilisations Museum (until 10pm)
Run by local operator Uncle Ringo, the carnival and food village boasts live music, shops and 50 food stalls (including one selling White Rabbit bubble tea).
When: 3pm – 1am
Where: Bayfront Event Space
Catch The Great Circus of Europe, a 90-minute UK circus act coming to Singapore for the first time. The lineup includes acrobats, contortionists, and gravity-defying motorbike riders. From $100 to $150.
When: 4pm, 7.30pm and 10pm
Where: Bayfront Event Space
Head over to The Lawn @ Marina Bay for family-friendly activities the kids will love like bouncy castles, balloon sculpting, arts and crafts booths, and magic shows.
When: 5pm – 1am
Where: The Lawn @ Marina Bay
The main attractions in this new exhibit by teamLab are glowing rainbow eggs on Dragonfly Lake and interactive digital flowers at Bayfront Plaza.
When: 7pm – 12am
Where: Gardens by the Bay
This year’s Mediacorp Countdown concert features singers like Jasmine Sokko, Benjamin Kheng and Ramli Sarip, and tunes from Republic Polytechnic’s Electronic Music Production. Head there early if you want to get a good spot!
When: 7.30pm – 12.30am
Where: The Promontory @ Marina Bay
The projections are of artwork by beneficiaries of SHINE Children and Youth Services, Beyond Social Services, Dyslexia Association of Singapore and the Yishun Community Hospital.
When: 8.15pm – 10.15pm
Where: Fullerton Hotel, ArtScience Museum, Merlion
Hosted by actor Timothy Nga, the lineup features local bands Joe and the Soul Express, MOTUS, and singer Hillary Francis.
When: 7pm – 12.40am
Where: Esplanade
Apart from music by Singapore’s Philharmonic Orchestra, attendees get champagne and a view of fireworks over Empress Lawn. At $42.
When: 10pm – 12am
Where: Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall
As part of the performance, a 1,000-strong band of local youth musicians will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the Largest Performing Rock Band, singing 7 Nation Army by The White Stripes.
When: 10pm – 1am
What: Countdown and live music
Where: Singapore Flyer waterfront promenade
Produced by Japanese firm Avex, the 90-minute, space-themed fireworks musical incorporates fire, lasers, and surround sound. It includes 500 drones and performances by unicyclists, ballerinas, contemporary dancers, and fire twirlers. Tickets from $88 to $468.
When: 10.30pm – 12.10am
Where: Singapore Flyer waterfront promenade
Text: Rachel Genevieve Chia, Business Insider SG