Looking for vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations in 2025? Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of traditions, fireworks, and festivities at Chinese New Year 2025 events and activities that will be taking place in Singapore.
Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is a widely celebrated holiday that brings people together across the globe. This year, the first day of Chinese New Year is on Wednesday, 29 January 2025. Both 29 and 30 January are public holidays in Singapore.
It is also the zodiac Year of the Snake and you can expect plenty of the Chinese New Year events in Singapore to feature the snake.
Expect a rich tapestry of events and customs that showcase the vibrant spirit of Chinese culture. From mesmerising parades and captivating performances to awe-inspiring dragon and lion dances, the Lunar New Year celebrations in Singapore are sure to leave you with unforgettable memories.
Chinese New Year 2025 Events & Activities in Singapore
Here are some Chinese New Year 2025 events in Singapore that you should be know about.
1. Chinatown Chinese New Year 2025 Street Light-Up and Celebrations
Chinatown during Chinese New Year is a visual delight. You will find the historic district adorned with vibrant decorations that set the festive mood. Hanging lanterns create a dazzling sight, infusing the atmosphere with a sense of celebration.
This year, the Chinatown Chinese New Year 2025 Street Light-Up will take place from 8 January till 27 February 2025.
Find the lanterns along New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, South Bridge Road and Upper Cross Street.
Other festive activities that will be taking place for Chinese New Year in Chinatown include:
- Festive Fair at Sago Street, Smith Street, Temple Street, Trengganu Street and Pagoda Street (8 to 28 January 2025)
- Festive Fair at People’s Park at the open space in front of People’s Park Complex (30 December 2024 to 28 January 2025)
- Weekend Stage Shows at Kreta Ayer Square (11, 12, 18 and 19 Jan, 7 pm to 9 pm)
When: 8 January to 27 February 2025
Where: Chinatown Singapore
2. River Hongbao 2025
River Hongbao 2025 is one of Singapore’s most beloved and long-standing Chinese New Year events. The iconic event offers a blend of culture, history and festivities, together with spectacular lantern sets that light up the night. This year, River Hongbao 2025 runs for 10 days from 27 January to 5 February 2025.
River Hongbao 2025 will be among the first major events celebrating SG60, paying tribute to Singapore’s 60 years of independence.
Find out 9 reasons why you should be sure to make a visit to River Hongbao 2025 on of the things to do this Chinese New Year 2025.
When: 27 January to 5 February 2025
Where: Gardens by the Bay
3. Spring Blossoms: Legend of Lady White Snake
For 2025, Gardens by the Bay’s annual Chinese New Year floral display will help you to usher in the Year of the Snake with auspicious flowers in a Chinese garden inspired by the Legend of the White Snake, a love story between Xu Xian and snake spirit Bai Suzhen. This Chinese New Year 2025 event takes place from 17 January to 23 February 2025 at the Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay.
When: 17 January to 23 February 2025
Where: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay (Admission charges apply)
Get more details about Spring Blossoms: Legend of Lady White Snake.
4. Garden Rhapsody Spring Blossoms
From 27 January to 5 February, enjoy a five-minute light and sound show entitled 《春暖花开》or Spring Blossoms that has been specially curated for the Chinese New Year. If you are looking for a free Chinese New Year activity in Singapore, head down to the Supertree Grove to enjoy this special visual and aural treat.
Garden Rhapsody takes place daily at 7.45 pm and 8.45 pm.
When: 27 January to 5 February 2025, 7.45 pm and 8.45 pm
Where: Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay
5. A Big Big World of Excitement at Resorts World Sentosa
Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 with an exciting line-up of events at Resorts World Sentosa. Exchange lucky greetings with the God of Fortune and his companions, and snap joyful photos surrounded by larger-than-life festive scenes. Then, marvel at our spectacular light and sound show featuring the zodiac animals. Then, in the evening, let a vibrant 88-meter-long dragon dazzle you with a dance of prosperity.
The Starlit Dragon Spectacular display takes place on the following dates and times:
25 to 26 January, 29 to 30 January, 1 to 2 February, 8 to 9 February and 14 to 16 February
7.30 pm
Resorts World Sentosa, Basement 1
A Big Big World of Excitement at Resorts World Sentosa takes place from 19 January to 16 February 2025.
When: 19 January to 16 February 2025
Where: Resorts World Sentosa.
Get more details about this Chinese New Year event.
6. Istana Lunar New Year Open House
The Lunar New Year Istana Open House is one of several times during the year when the public is able to pay a visit to the grounds of the official residence of the President of Singapore. If you are visiting the Istana Open House, you can also choose to join a guided tour of the Istana grounds to explore its rich history, architectural heritage, and unique landscape of flora and fauna. The one-hour walking tour begins at the Main Gate and features highlights such as the Villa, Japanese Garden, and Ceremonial Plaza.
When: Sunday, 2 February 2025
Where: Istana
Find out more about the Istana Open House.
7. Collect Hongbaos from the Museums Around Singapore
An adorable Snake mascot will be the face of the Museum Roundtable Hongbao campaign 2025. Want to slither around the museums in search of the serpentine hongbaos for the Year of the Snake?
The Museum Roundtable Lunar New Year Hongbao Campaign returns for its 11th iteration this year — this time featuring a charming and adaptable Snake uniquely designed for each of the 48 participating museums, heritage institutions and galleries.
During a selected time period, members of the public will be able to visit these participating museums, heritage institutions and galleries, and collect a set of six pieces of red packets of that particular museum’s design.
Collectors can also look forward to buying a limited-edition Collector’s Box Set featuring all 48 red packet designs. There will be a chance to win the Collector’s Box Set or a full set of red packets of all 48 Snake designs through online giveaways hosted on the ‘I Love Museums’ Facebook
Keep an eye out for the details about the Museum Roundtable Lunar New Year Hongbao Campaign.
8. CNY Family FUN (CNYFF) 2025
From 17 to 19 January 2025, take your family and friends to Shenton Way to usssher in the Year of the Snake, and discover the #SINGAPO人 way of celebrating CNY! This Chines New Year 2025 event is co-organised by Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and Singapore Chinese Orchestra.
Amongst the activities that you can look forward to at this year’s CNY Family FUN include local Chinese music performances, a snake-themed 蛇prise rooftop art installation, a life-sized Snakes & Ladders Game, a zodiac predictions exhibition, a spring bazaar, a lion dance, a LED snake dance, free arts and crafts activities, programmes by Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, and more!
When: 17 to 19 January 2025
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, 1 Straits Boulevard, Singapore 018906
Get more details about CNY Family FUN 2025.
9. Rhapsodies of Spring 2025
To welcome the Year of the Snake, SCO’s Principal Conductor, Quek Ling Kiong, will lead the orchestra in a vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year. Held at the SCO Concert Hall, the concert is hosted by the lively team of radio presenters from MediaCorp CAPITAL 958, adding a unique touch to the festive atmosphere. One of the concert’s highlights is the finale of the popular CAPITAL 958 radio play, Reunion. Audiences can tune in to follow the story on-air, then join the live concert to witness its grand conclusion on stage.
When: 17 and 18 January 2025, 7.30 pm
Where: SCO concert hall.
Purchase Rhapsodies of Spring 2025 tickets.
10. Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2025
Esplanade’s Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2025 takes place from 7 to 16 February 2024 and is timed to coincide with the Chinese New Year period. The festival aims to introduce audiences to works that reveal the unique individual voices of Chinese artists, and as a multi-genre arts festival, the works curated for each Huayi range across a wide spectrum, from the traditional to the contemporary, the mainstream to the cutting-edge. There are also free programmes taking place around Esplanade as part of the Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts.
When: 7 to 16 February 2025
Where: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Get more details about Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts.
11. Chingay Parade Singapore 2025: Joy – SG60 Edition
As Singapore commemorates its 60th birthday, Chingay 2025 is set to be a spectacular celebration of our nation’s unity and shared journey and will take place on 7 and 8 February 2025.
With over 4,000 performers and a total of 23 floats, the 2025 parade brings together communities and families through the universal language of food. Don’t miss out on this celebration and come book your tickets today!
Be transported to a culinary wonderland with hosts Durian King and Queen Mangosteen with a sensory feast of 23 food-inspired floats and stunning costumes worn by 4,000 performers from 150 organisations creating an electrifying atmosphere of enthusiasm and dynamism.
Witness a roaring showcase of 60 lion dancers and multi-ethnic drummers embodying the energy and spirit of Singapore. There will also be 200 performers portraying 20 different but familiar national food icons!
In line with the “shared table” theme, Chingay 2025 will captivate audiences with a 360-degree parade layout and a four-level stage for performers, while the PAssionArt Street, located at the event entrance, will enhance community engagement.
When: 7 and 8 February 2025
Where: F1 Pit Building
Get more details about Chingay 2025.
12. Usher in the Fun this Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Singapore
From 22 January to 12 February 2024, visitors to Universal Studios Singapore can forward to a series of exciting experiences. Celebrate a Chinese New Year filled with festive moments alongside the thrilling rides and interactive shows! Join Po and Tigress on their parade as they spread prosperity throughout the park with lucky fortune cookies. And capture special memories as you meet with your favourite characters dressed in their festive best. Then, enjoy a leisurely stroll and snap extra-lucky photos amid the cherry blossoms. Find out more about the Chinese New Year event Usher in the Fun at Universal Studios Singapore.
13. Spring in the Sea
Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 at S.E.A. Aquarium with complimentary craft workshops and a captivating underwater dragon dance. More details about Spring in the Sea will be updated shortly.
14. LEGO The Realm of Possibilities
Families can join Eddy the Explorer and Sammy the Snake on an exciting adventure with three activity stations to complete. The activities include building a LEGO Koi fish for the reunion dinner, collecting persimmons to bring good fortune to the village, and keying their wishes and dreams for the New Year on a striking 6-metre-tall e-lantern, offering a chance to start the year with positivity and promise.
In the spirit of festivity, families can celebrate the moment at the LEGO LNY Mosaic Wall or with Eddy and Sammy. They can also hunt for LEGO Ang Baos at the diorama display to stand a chance to win LEGO sets. Find out more about the LEGO The Realm of Possibilities event.
When: 9 January to 9 February 2025
Where: Suntec City Atrium (Tower 1 & 2)
15. LEGO Zodiac Models
Explore the entrances of Chinatown Complex and Smith Street from 15 January to 2 February to discover 12 3D LEGO Zodiac models – perfect for a photo opportunity to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
When: 15 January to 2 February
Where: Chinatown Complex and Smith Street
16. Paper Snake Craft at IKEA Stores
Make your way down to IKEA to craft a snake puppet to celebrate the Year of Snake. Activity is open to children aged 5 to 12 years old. This paper snake craft takes place at the following dates and times:
IKEA Alexandra: 18 & 19 January 2025
1 pm – 3 pm
Room setting (SE2) Level 2
IKEA Jurong: 18 & 19 January 2025
2 pm – 4 pm
Children’s IKEA Level 3
IKEA Tampines: 18 & 19 January 2025
1 pm – 3 pm
Live kitchen room setting (K6) Level 4
There are two other workshops available that are open to IKEA Family members aged 18 and above. At the Lunar blooms workshop, you can learn from professional florists how to spring up your home this Lunar New Year through floral arrangements infused with Scandinavian style. The Spring bakes workshop is a chance to learn to bake delicious and healthy New Year goodies for gifting from IKEA’s community partner, APSN Centre for Adults.
Get more details about the Chinese New Year 2025 events at IKEA.
17. Lion Dance and Dragon Dance Performances
What is Chinese New Year without watching a lion dance? Some of the best places to catch a lion dance performance in Singapore include the malls. The attractions may also have special lion dance and dragon dance performances.
If you are wondering where to catch these energetic performances, be sure to refer to our list of lion dance 2025 performances in Singapore.
18. Flight of Wishes and the Floating Marvels at Sentosa
The kite festival at Sentosa’s Palawan Beach is back for Chinese New Year 2025. You can join kite making workshops or fly your own kit in a family-friendly setting. Then marvel at The Floating Marvels where giant inflatables will float gracefully at the beach in the evenings.
Flight of Wishes takes place Saturdays and Sundays, 25 January to 16 February 2025, 3 pm to 6 pm at Palawan Beach.
The Floating Marvels takes place Saturdays and Sundays, 25 January to 16 February 2025, 8.15 pm to 10 pm at Palawan Beach. Find out more details about Flight of Wishes.
19. Celebrate New Heights this Year of the Snake at Singapore Flyer
Soar into the skies and embark on a multisensory journey through Singapore’s rich heritage this Chinese New Year with the Singapore Residents’ Double Fortune Family Bundle: 4 Singapore Flyer + Time Capsule tickets at $88 (usual price $160). This Chinese New Year promotion is available for purchase for visits from 10 January to 16 February 2025, exclusively for Singapore residents.
When: 10 January to 16 February 2025
Get more details about this Singapore Flyer promotion.
20. Wan Qing Festival of Spring @ SAFRA Punggol
The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall may be closed but you can still celebrate the Lunar New Year with Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2025 at SAFRA Punggol! Held in partnership with SAFRA Punggol, the Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2025 celebrate the spring festival with an exciting line-up of programmes and activities for all ages.
Ring in the Year of the Snake with activities such as snakelet pineapple tart making, yuanxiao storytelling and tangyuan (glutinous rice ball) making workshop, lion dance and festive drumming workshops, Chinese zodiac ink rubbing art, Chinese opera mask making and more!
Join free storytelling sessions, mini-games and craft activities, and a Lunar New Year-themed travelling exhibition to enrich your celebrations. Lastly, don’t miss out on a spectacular line up of performances including the rare Hakka qilin dance, lion dance and wushu performance, Chinese string quartet music performance, and traditional Chinese opera performance.
When: 8 and 9 February 2025, 11 am to 5.30 pm
Where: SAFRA Punggol, 9 Sentul Crescent, Singapore 828654
Find out more about the Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2025
21. POP MART Installations at Jewel Changi Airport
Welcome in the Lunar New Year at Jewel Changi Airport, where POP MART joins forces with Jewel to create a festive wonderland! The Jewel Changi Airport Chinese New Year collaboration showcases POP MART’s signature blend of art and storytelling through installations, exclusive collectibles and festive promotions.
When: Till 28 February 2025
Where: Jewel Changi Airport
Get more details about the Jewel Changi Airport and POP MART collaboration.
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