Festivals, temple observances, and walking-day activities in Kreta Ayer and Telok Ayer
1 May 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Experience the art of Cantonese opera with Ping Sheh's Opera Livehouse — intimate performances that bring traditional Chinese opera to a modern Chinatown setting.
1 May 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Ransack is a puzzle adventure game set in the heart of Chinatown. Solve cryptic clues hidden in heritage shophouses, uncover the legend of the Feast of Fury, and experience Chinatown like never before.
1 May 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Use your SG Culture Pass at Chinatown Heritage Centre to explore the rich heritage of Singapore's Chinatown. Enjoy free admission, guided tours, heritage workshops, and exclusive partner discounts across Kreta Ayer — including the popular Ransack puzzle adventure.
11 Sept 2026 – 4 Oct 2026
Chinatown Mid-Autumn 2026 runs 11 September to 4 October without large-format lanterns on Eu Tong Sen Street or New Bridge Road. Community lanterns at Kreta Ayer Square and Banda Street, with a procession at 6pm on 19 September.
11 Sept 2026 – 13 Dec 2026
Free inflatable-rabbit lantern installation on the SCCC roof garden, 11 September to 13 December 2026. The large Mid-Autumn photo stop nearest Chinatown after the street light-up was cancelled.
9 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026
Nine-day Taoist festival from 9 to 18 October 2026. Processions, vegetarian observances, and send-off rites at temples around Chinatown and Chin Swee.
From Chinese New Year to Mid-Autumn Festival, discover the rich tapestry of celebrations that make Chinatown Singapore unique.
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