Ready to fill your February calendar with new experiences and activities? Celebrate this month of festivities, romance and a whole of fun with our guide on the best things you can do in Singapore in February 2024 — from ushering in the Lunar New Year at iconic spots including Universal Studios Singapore and Marina Bay Sands to visiting the first Salomon store in Southeast Asia.
Things to do in Singapore: February 2024
1. The Sea is a Field exhibition at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM)
Till 21 April 2024
Installation view of Simryn Gill's ‘Untitled' (2014), as part of 'Simryn Gill & Charles Lim Yi Yong: The Sea is a Field'. (Photo from: Singapore Art Museum)
SAM has unveiled its latest exhibition, which highlights the seemingly simple yet complex journey of travelling to Indonesia along the Straits of Malacca. Presented by Southeast Asian artists Simryn Gill and Charles Lim, the exhibition offers intimate observations of the duo's travels between the space that separates them between Port Dickson, Malaysia and Singapore.
Address: Level 1, Block 37, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Rd, S 089065
Time: 10AM to 7PM daily
Price: Admission is free. Learn more here.
2. Battle for Singapore 2024: Dancing Poppies by artist Florence Ng
Till 17 August 2024
An artist impression of 'Dancing Poppies' by artist Florence Ng. (Photo from: National Museum of Singapore)
In commemoration of the 82nd anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, the National Museum of Singapore has put together Battle of Singapore 2024, an annual event comprising activities and installations that explores the stories of Singapore's war-time past.
One of the highlights is Dancing Poppies, which invites viewers to appreciate the human ability to find joy in simple acts of creativity. This installation features kinetic elements that capture sunlight and move together with the wind, while the red poppy is a symbol of remembrance with hope and joy.
You can also try your hand at creating your own paper poppy flower at the last stop of the exhibition. Don't forget to pen down your thoughts and head to the Chapel to 'plant' your creation as well. The DIY Paper Poppies activity will be available till 10 March 2024, from 10AM to 5PM daily (except Mondays).
Address: Permanent Gallery, Changi Chapel and Museum, 1000 Upper Changi Rd N, S 507707
Time: Daily (except Mondays)
Price: Admission is free. Learn more here.
3. Lunar New Year festivities at Universal Studios Singapore
Till 25 February 2024
Catch beloved characters from ‘Madagascar’, ‘Puss in Boots’ and more in their festive ‘fits at Universal Studios Singapore this Lunar New Year. (Photos from: @universalstudiossingapore)
Haven’t made plans for your Lunar New Year long weekend? Consider inviting your friends along for a trip to Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa to check out the theme park’s series of new live shows. Stand a chance to meet and greet with Po and Master Tigress from Kung Fu Panda, and catch a mesmerising display of lanterns at the new DreamWorks Lunar Light Up.
There’s also The Dragon Of Destiny Night Show and be sure to pop by the Hollywood and New York zones to snap photos of yourselves against the park’s stunning Lunar New Year displays.
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, S 098269 (Take the Sentosa mono-rail train and alight at Waterfront Station)
Time: Open daily from 10AM to 8PM
Price: SGD98 per adult and SGD78 per child. Each ticket comes with an SGD5 shopping voucher and a Chinese New Year Combo Meal (for Adults) or a Kid’s Combo Meal with a souvenir (for Children). Click here for more.
4. Eat and enjoy ‘live’ entertainment at Cosford Container Park
Now open
The Cosford Container Park.
Have you heard? The largest outdoor F&B container park in Singapore has set up shop in the heart of Changi. The Cosford Container Park, which opened its doors on 29 January, spans around 35,000 square feet and accommodates 340 seated guests in its indoor and outdoor dining areas. It has an outdoor stage for sports screening and live music and a rooftop bar.
Food variety-wise, it has over 13 vendors, including Hello Butter Chicken, which serves Indian fare, Boon Tea Street Seafood, The Singapore Blue Lobster, Ishiro, Streets of Bangkok, and more. There’s also complimentary daily shuttle service available every 10 minutes from 5PM to 11PM, which will take you from Upper Changi Road North right to the park.
Address: 30 Cosford Rd, S 499550
Time: Open from Mondays to Fridays, from 11AM to 1AM, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 8.30AM to 1AM
Price: Admission is free
5. First Salomon Brand Store in Southeast Asia
Now open
Upgrade your outdoor gear at the first Salomon Brand Store in Southeast Asia.
Remember Rihanna’s red-hot style statement during her surprise pregnancy announcement at the Super Bowl? Well, that image still burns in our minds in a good way as we’ve been eyeing a pair of Salomon shoes ever since.
Speaking of which, Salomon has recently opened its first-ever brand store in Southeast Asia at Raffles City Singapore, which houses the brand’s full range of mountain sports and lifestyle products for various adventures. To celebrate its arrival in Singapore, the brand has also put together a Salomon Trail to City Exhibition on Level 3 Atrium of Raffles City to give shoppers a preview of its upcoming collaboration products.
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, Raffles City Singapore, #02-31, S 179103.
Time: 10AM to 10PM daily
6. Marina Bay Sands The Dragon Awakens: 2024 Light Up
6 February 2024
Usher in the Lunar New Year with Marina Bay Sands’ annual Lunar New Year light-up event on 6 February 2024 at 7PM. (Photo from: Marina Bay Sands)
You can always count on Marina Bay Sands to deliver spectacular festive moments! While we’re already impressed by their illuminating display of ‘floating’ Christmas trees during the 2022 holiday season, something tells us that their upcoming Lunar New Year light-up extravaganza will leave shoppers in awe too.
For one night only, Marina Bay Sands will stage an event comprising dragon and lion dance performances, koi dancers, a modern Chinese art display by Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre, and a performance by Singaporean singer-songwriter Nathan Hartono.
The cherries on top? It will feature a powerful display of 1,500 synchronised drones along the Marina Bay waterfront promenade — set to be the largest drone show in Singapore to date. Plus, there will also be the unveiling of two 40-metre-long dragons in front of the grand 15-metre-tall Dragon’s Gate.
Address: Marina Bay Sands’ Grand Colonnade, Bay Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 8 Bayfront Ave, S 018955
Time: 7PM
Price: This event is open to the public.
7. Jo Malone London ‘Rebellious Rose’ Themed Pop-up
Till 14 February 2024
The Jo Malone London Roses Collection dressed in limited-edition designs.
No Valentine? No problem. Plan a Galentine’s date with your girlfriends at the new Jo Malone London ‘Rebellious Rose’ pop-up, which spotlights the brand’s Roses Collection. The collection consists of three limited-edition rose scents: Rose Blush, Rose & Magnolia, and Rose Amber.
Stand to redeem a complimentary 1.5ML vial from the brand’s Classic collection (given at random) when you write a rose-themed postcard at the pop-up. Shoppers can also have their boxes painted ‘live’ on 3 February (3PM to 5PM) and 14 February (6PM to 8PM), with any purchase from the Roses Collection. The brand has also prepared several gifts with purchase promotions, so be sure to drop by to check them out.
Address: Sephora at ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, #B2-09, S 238801
Time: 10AM to 10PM daily
Price: Admission is free
(Cover photos from: Cosford Container Park and the National Museum of Singapore)
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