If you are missing the Christmas markets happening in the Northern hemisphere, how about heading to the Singapore’s first ever World Christmas Market? From 5 to 25 December 2024, World Christmas Market Singapore has interactive experiences, retail treasures,and festive flavours offered at The Promontory, Marina Bay.
Christmas Market at The Promontory, Marina Bay
The Singapore edition of the World Christmas Market will be filled with Christmas trees, twinkling lights, carols, market stalls with a variety of treasures and gifts.
Families will also love the special children’s area inspired by Saint Nicholas’ Village (Nikolausdorf) with magical moments for families with little ones. Visitors can also enjoy local and Asian favourites, plus festive classics!
The market is free to visit!
“We’ve crafted an experience that encapsulates the joy, warmth, and generosity of Christmas, bringing people together to create lasting memories,” shared Nick GC Tan, CEO of Oceanus Media Global. “We are also committed to promote eco-friendly practices throughout the market while partnering with like-minded organisations to support both the environment and those in need during this festive season. The World Christmas Market Singapore offers a truly culturally inclusive celebration with charity and sustainability at its core, enhancing its appeal for conscious holidaymakers seeking both joy and purpose.”
Here are 12 highlights to check out at the inaugural World Christmas Market Singapore!
12 Highlights at the Inaugural World Christmas Market Singapore
1. Lights & Sparkling Christmas Decor
See the lights and Christmas decor at The World Christmas Market Singapore. Get welcomed by whimsical giant candy canes.
Along the path, beautifully decorated Christmas trees light up the Arrival Plaza. the Christmas Field of Dreams greets visitors with a breathtaking display of sparkling lights, evoking the beauty of a snow-covered landscape. Visitors can also spread festive cheer worldwide by sending digital postcards and photos taken in the walk-in Snow Globe Picture Booths.
2. The Singing Christmas Tree
As visitors stroll in, listen to The Singing Christmas Tree where choirs perform beloved carols.
3. The Christmas Gift & Other Performances
Every night, there will be a musical “The Christmas Gift” specially commissioned for the World Christmas Market Singapore performed. It combines classic carols, lively dance, and theatrical acts to capture the holiday spirit.
The main stage will feature a vibrant lineup of talented local bands and entertainers such as O.K READY!, Reverie, and Jukuleles, offering current chart toppers, soulful renditions and festive performances.
4. Storytelling & Workshops at Santa Nicholas’ Village
Children can enjoy the market’s Saint Nicholas’ Village, where storytelling
comes alive through pantomime and song. They can participate in Christmas cookie
decorating and popsicle making workshops.
5. Hop onboard the Christmas Train at Santa Nicholas’ Village
Families can also hop on the Christmas train.
6. Gingerbread House Bouncy Castle
Little ones can bounce into the whimsical Gingerbread House Bouncy Castle, surrounded
by a Candy Wonderland with curated pop-up shops offering sweet treats.
7. Magical Wishing Well and Aspirations
In the Season of Hope, guests can cast their heartfelt wishes in magical wishing wells whilst spreading joy to those in need. The Season of Dreams invites children to pen their aspirations while capturing special moments with Santa, creating cherished keepsakes that inspire hope for the future. Together, the Seasons of Hope and Dreams remind of the true meaning of Christmas—giving, wishing, and believing.
8. Augmented Reality Video Experiences
Enchanting Augmented Reality (AR) video experiences await at two giant AR video stations for a unique photo opportunity to create memories with loved ones.
Visitors can then also enjoy the Christmas Tree Farm, a one-stop shop for real Christmas trees, beautiful ornaments, and thoughtful gifts.
9. Grab Feast Street
At the Grab Feast Street, visitors can indulge in a festive spread of global delights. Grab merchants will be offering traditional favourites like baked ham, turkey, and bratwurst, sweet treats like Hungarian chimney cakes, and classic holiday drinks such as mulled wine and creamy eggnog, adding a cosy touch to the festivities.
Indulge in a variety of local and regional delights, from flavourful Lok Lok skewers and freshly grilled seafood. Those with a sweet tooth can relish dessert choices like ondeh ondeh Swiss rolls or more traditional bites like soy milk, soy bean desserts, crispy You Tiao and Shao Bing that add a comforting charm. It’s a unique holiday feast here at the World Christmas Market Singapore, blending familiar holiday fare with Singapore’s diverse culinary culture.
Visitors to Grab Feast Street can also enjoy a 15% discount by redeeming the Grab Dine Out deals available in the app.
Our family’s picks were corndogs, burgers and the Korean Buldak Yakitori Omelette! We also tried Butter beer. What a feast!
10. Decor & Gift Bazaar
The Decor and Gift Bazaar showcases an extraordinary selection of festive offerings, featuring traditional and handcrafted items alongside locally curated gifts, offering visitors an array of intricate ornaments, from delicate glass baubles, intricately carved wooden figurines, to even artisanal teas from all around the world.
Homegrown brands will also curate their own unique take on Christmas gifts with handcrafted leatherwear and artisanal items ideal for unique presents. For those looking to celebrate with a toast, the on-site bottle shop offers a variety of wine and spirits.
11. Fur Friends Bazaar & Play Pen
The Fur Friends Bazaar & Play Pen invites our furry companions to join in on the festivities.
This pet-friendly market features a range of Christmas gifts for pets, along with shows and other fun activities in the play pen exclusively during the weekends, for both humans and their four-legged friends to create joyful memories together.
12. Embracing the Spirit of Giving: A Commitment to Community and Giving Back
The World Christmas Market Singapore wholeheartedly embraces the season of giving with an emphasis on unity, sustainability, and giving back to the community. Through eco-friendly initiatives like waste reduction, supporting sustainable vendors, and hosting interactive workshops promoting green habits, the market aims to redefine the meaning of Christmas with a modern sensibility. This ethos is brought to life through partnerships with like-minded organisations.
Check out Singapore’s first solar powered Singing Christmas Tree and Christmas Field Of Dreams, showcasing the festival’s commitment toward achieving Singapore’s sustainability goal and aligning closely with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030.
World Christmas Market Singapore will further enhance the spirit of giving in collaboration with Brands For Good. Together, they aim to bring hope and joy to those in need during the festive season while raising awareness for their beneficiary charities, such as Helping Joy, EPWorth, Kampung Senang, Extraordinary People, Caregivers Alliance, amongst others.
The market will welcome beneficiaries from these various charities, inviting them to join in the festive cheer with a comforting dinner, lively entertainment, and meaningful celebration. The funds raised from the Season of Hope wishing wells will also help bring joy to the underprivileged by inviting welfare recipients to experience the magic of the market each evening.
World Christmas Market Singapore
Where: The Promontory @ Marina Bay 11 Marina Blvd, Singapore 018940
When: From now till 25 December 2024, Mon – Thur 5 pm to 11 pm, Fri – Sun 4 pm to 11 pm
