Looking for fun things to do in Singapore this November 2024? From art fairs and parenting events to curated dessert experiences, discover ways to indulge, connect, and celebrate this holiday season. Highlights include beauty pop-ups from Givenchy, CHANEL, and more, and Cloop’s new Bag It! sustainable fashion concept.
Things to do in Singapore: November 2024
1. Affordable Art Fair Singapore
8 to 10 November 2024
Step into the heart of Singapore’s art scene at the Affordable Art Fair. (Photo from: @affordableartfairsg)
Join the longest-running international art fair in Singapore to explore contemporary pieces from over 80 global galleries. With artworks priced below SGD15,000, it’s an inviting space for both budding collectors and art enthusiasts alike. Discover hands-on workshops and large-scale installations as you celebrate the vibrancy of the arts.
Address: F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard, S 038975
Time:
- 11AM to 6PM on Friday, 8 November and Sunday, 10 November.
- Open till 7PM on Saturday, 9 November.
Price: From SGD14.25 for a General Entry concession ticket for full-time students and senior citizens aged 60 and above. Get your tickets here.
2. Pregnant and Popped - The Baby Fair for Mums
9 November 2024
Connect with fellow mamas and gain insights from over 40 perinatal experts at this event dedicated to health and wellness. Whether you’re looking for advice on child development or self-care tips, this gathering offers a supportive environment to nurture both yourself and your little one.
Address: Trehaus @ Funan Mall, Lobby A, Level 7, 109 North Bridge Rd, S 179105
Time: 10AM to 5.30PM
Price: SGD5.90 for a Yellow - Unlimited Access ticket. Get your ticket here.
3. Le Matin Patisserie Menu pop-up at Rappu
9 to 10 November 2024
Dessert spoons at the ready: While Le Matin Patisserie’s ION Orchard outlet closed earlier this year, fans of chef Mohamed Al-Matin can look forward to his latest venture — a curated dessert experience at Rappu in partnership with Los Angeles-based ceramics brand OWIU Goods.
Address: RAPPU, 52 Duxton Road, S 089516
Time: Lunch at 12PM and 1PM; Dinner at 6PM and 7PM
Price: SGD148++ per pax. Limited seats available. Reserve your spot here.
4. Givenchy Beauty | L’Interdit Absolu & Le Rouge Interdit Satin Pop-up
Till 13 November 2024
The L’Interdit Absolu Eau de Parfum Intense and Le Rouge Interdit Satin lipstick by Givenchy Beauty.
Westies, rejoice! You don’t have to head to Orchard Road for holiday beauty treats. Drop by the Givenchy Beauty pop-up to discover two new products: the L’Interdit Absolu Eau de Parfum Intense, with notes of tobacco, cistus, and rum absolutes, and the Le Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick, offering 24-hour hydration and a long-lasting finish.
Enjoy a complimentary makeup demo, and snag extra goodies like an exclusive Givenchy Key Holder (worth SGD38) and a Givenchy Flat Black Pouch (worth SGD56) when you shop this iconic duo. For more details, see here.
Address: Sephora Westgate, Westgate Shopping Mall, 3 Gateway Dr, #01-23/24, S 608532
Price: Admission is free
5. Fashion for Good: Bag It! With CLOOP
9 to 17 November 2024
If sustainable shopping is on your holiday wish list, Cloop has recently launched Bag It! — a circular fashion concept that makes eco-friendly choices easy and a little more fun. Choose from three bag sizes, fill them with pre-loved apparel, and enjoy fashion that’s kinder to the planet.
Address: APSN Café for All, 11 Jalan Ubi, S 409074
Time: 10AM to 5PM
Price: Choose from three sizes and prices: SGD10 for a mystery plastic bag, SGD35 for a Decathlon bag, and SGD50 for a big Ikea bag.
6. The Magical House of CHANEL pop-up
9 November to 25 December 2024
Fancy a little Christmas sparkle, courtesy of CHANEL? (Photo from: chanel.com/sg)
Dreaming of CHANEL under the tree? The French luxury house is opening its holiday pop-up, showcasing an exclusive version of the iconic N°5 Eau de Parfum, along with limited-edition fragrances, makeup, and skincare. Enjoy personalised holiday wrapping and a curated shopping experience that will add a touch of elegance to your festivities.
Address: Event Plaza at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, S 018956
Time:
- Sundays to Thursdays from 10:30AM to 10PM
- Fridays, Saturdays, Eve of Public Holidays and Public Holidays, 10:30AM to 10:30PM
Price: Admission is free. Register here or join the walk-in queue on-site.
7. New store opening: KSisters Flagship at Wheelock Place
Now open
@thebeaulife.co Annyeong! Get your K-retail therapy fix at the first-ever Ksisters flagship store located in Wheelock Place! 🫰🏼 Shop from over 30 cool K-brands ranging from food to fashion to beauty. Bring home additional goodies too, including a personalised keychain pouch when you shop in-store. Be sure to check out the new Jung Beauty Damage Repair Keratin Shampoo as well to level up your haircare routine. #TikTokSG #sgbeauty #ksisters #kbeauty #koreanskincare #samoondoh #kfashion #thingstodoinSingapore ♬ son original - jnkclip
Can’t make a trip to Seoul this year? Keep your chin up because KSisters is bringing a slice of that trending K-lifestyle to Singapore with the opening of its first flagship store. The Hanok-style space features a curated selection from over 30 top and emerging brands in skincare, body care, and makeup to whet your appetite. Look forward to picks from brands like Jung Beauty, Samo Ondoh, Dinto, Luvum, and Entropy.
Address: 501 Orchard Road, #B2-03, Wheelock Place, S 238880
Time: 10AM to 10PM daily
8. Dior Star, Café, and pop-up store at ION Orchard
Till 2 January 2025
ION Orchard has unveiled its annual holiday ‘Christmas tree’, featuring a 15-metre-tall Dior Star complete with a whimsical display of Christian Dior’s fabled animal sculptures emerging from a storybook.
The Dior holiday experience doesn’t stop there — head indoors to check out the Dior Café pop-up, serving afternoon tea delights, including personalised Dior éclairs and macarons, curated in collaboration with L’eclair Patisserie. (Reservations are full, but takeaway orders are welcome.) For luxurious beauty shopping, there’s also the Dior Beauty Christmas pop-up offering customisation services on selected items from their limited-edition Dior Holiday Look 2024 collection.
Address: Outdoor Atrium and Level 1 Atrium, ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, S 238801
Time: The Dior Beauty Christmas pop-up is open from 10AM to 10PM daily, while the Dior Café is open from 11AM to 10PM daily.
9. The Grand Voyage with L’OCCITANE Afternoon Tea experience
Till 31 December 2024
Welcome the year-end festivities in style with these experiences by L’OCCITANE Singapore, in partnership with Pullman Singapore Hill Street.
L’OCCITANE Singapore and Pullman Singapore Hill Street have partnered to present an exclusive afternoon tea experience at Madison’s, inspired by the L’OCCITANE limited-edition holiday collection. This indulgent tea includes two of the brand’s iconic 30ML hand creams from the new holiday collection to take home.
For an enhanced, holiday-themed getaway, guests can also book The Grand Holiday Escape with L’OCCITANE, which includes a stay in either a Studio Suite or Deluxe Room at Pullman Singapore Hill Street. This package offers breakfast and a curated L’OCCITANE Holiday Gift Set worth SGD 145, featuring a 250ML Almond Citron Luminciana Shower Oil, a 30ML Almond Citron Luminciana Hand Cream, a 10ML Relaxing Pillow Mist, and mini skincare essentials, including the Immortelle Reset Serum, Immortelle Divine Cleansing Cream, and Immortelle Divine Cream.
The set also includes a sleeping eye mask and loofah. The Grand Holiday Escape with L’OCCITANE is priced from SGD 368 per guest, per room, per night. Book a room here.
Address: Pullman Singapore Hill Street, 1 Hill St, S 179949
Time: Mondays to Saturdays, 2PM to 5PM
Price: From SGD118 for two. Reserve your afternoon tea slot here.
10. SIX the Musical at Sands Theatre
14 November to 1 December 2024
Catch the Singapore premiere of ‘SIX’ the musical at the Sands Theatre. (Photo from: Pamela Raith Photography)
Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, SIX is an award-winning musical that debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017. It quickly moved to sold-out shows in London’s West End and on Broadway, gaining international acclaim. SIX reimagines the lives of Henry VIII's six wives — Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr — as they step out of their infamous husband’s shadow and reclaim their stories.
Through a modern, pop-inspired musical, these historical figures come alive as fierce, influential pop stars. As they take to the mic to share their stories, audiences are swept into a journey that transforms centuries-old heartbreak into a celebration of 21st-century girl power.
Address: Sands Theatre, 2 Bayfront Ave, #01-01 The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, S 018971
Time: Tuesdays to Fridays at 8PM Saturdays at 2PM and 8PM Sundays at 1PM and 6.30PM
Price: From SGD68 for a D Reserved Seat. Excludes booking fee. Dynamic pricing applies to this production. Book your seat via Marina Bay Sands here.
11. The Light Shop interactive pop-up
16 November to 8 December 2024
Step inside 'The Light Shop'. (Photo from: Disney+ Singapore)
Disney+ Singapore is launching an interactive pop-up, The Light Shop, to celebrate the launch of its Korean mystery series Light Shop. This experience invites visitors to explore themes of life, death, and love through an immersive look into the series’ world. Created by the mind behind Moving, Light Shop stars Ju Jihoon (Blood Free) as the shop owner Jung Wonyoung, and Park Boyoung (Strong Girl Bong Soon, Oh My Ghost) as a nurse whose life takes a turn after a near-death experience.
Adapted from Kangfull’s acclaimed webtoon, the story follows six strangers drawn to a mysterious light shop, where they confront past traumas and unlock secrets of their past, present, and future. Drop by the pop-up to enjoy themed activities like a scavenger hunt, customise your keychain, and immerse yourself in the series’ world and characters.
Address: 251 Victoria Street, S 188035 (Next to Bugis Street)
Time:
- Mondays to Fridays from 3PM to 9PM,
- Saturdays to Sundays from 11AM to 10PM. Closed on 4 December 2024.
Price: Admission is free
12. Boutiques Singapore: The Gifting Edition 2024
22 to 24 November 2024
@thebeaulife.co Gift… who? Myself? 🙂↔️ Getting our christmas shopping on at the Boutiques Singapore: The Gifting Edition this weekend. You? 📅 Fri, Nov 22, 10am-8pm Sat, Nov 23, 10am-8pm Sun, Nov 24, 10am-6pm 📍 F1 Pit Building 🔖 $6 for unlimited entry to 3 days of shopping #BoutiquesSingapore #sgevents ♬ Pop Star - Coco & Clair Clair
Boutiques Singapore is back with its Gifting Edition, which spotlights indie brands and designers from Singapore and beyond. It will feature over 200 exclusive launches and curated collections from over 300 designers and brand owners — with 80 new names joining the mix.
Keep your eyes peeled for the inaugural DesignSingapore Showcase, a special partnership with DesignSingapore Council that highlights the works of three local designers. In addition to indulging in much-needed retail therapy in time for the holiday season, be sure to participate in their lineup of 'immersive' wellness experiences and workshops by Soma Haus.
Address: F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard S038975
Time: Friday and Saturday, 10AM to 8PM Sunday, 10AM to 6PM
Price: SGD6. Children under 12 enter for free. Get your tickets here.
13. Singapore International Film Festival
Till 8 December 2024
Singapore’s largest and longest-running film event returns for its 35th edition with an epic lineup featuring 105 films from 45 countries, with 80% of the selections hailing from Asia. Look forward to films including Nightbitch featuring Amy Adams (Disenchanted, American Hustle) and a newly-restored version of Bong Joon Ho’s (Parasite, Snowpiercer) debut feature Barking Dogs Never Bite. Learn more about the festival here.
Address: Various locations, including Capitol Theatre, Oldham Theatre, National Gallery Singapore and selected Golden Village cinemas.
Price: From SGD10 to SGD25. Get your tickets here.
14. Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay
Till 1 January 2025
Singapore’s biggest yuletide fair is back for its 10th edition. Spanning 27,000 square metres, the holiday extravaganza will feature three supersized fairground zones. Look forward to dazzling light displays, new carnival rides, and immerse yourself in festive activities for all ages. Meet Santa Claus, catch live performances by local artistes, and be enchanted by ‘snow’ during ‘Blizzard Time’, which will take place against the backdrop of the Spalliera — a Mesola Castle-inspired light installation that crowns the Christmas Wonderland experience.
Address: Supertree Grove, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, S 018953
Time: 4 sessions daily: 6.30PM, 7.30PM, 8.30PM, 9.30PM
Price: From SGD9 for adults, SGD7 for children. Get your tickets here.
15. A Wicked Good Holiday - A Universal Christmas at Universal Studios Singapore
29 November 2024 to 1 January 2025
Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa is set to enchant visitors this holiday season with the return of A Wicked Good Holiday - A Universal Christmas, which includes a Wicked-themed celebration alongside an array of festive highlights. Fans of the hit musical can look forward to stepping into the streets of Emerald City, meeting iconic characters like Elphaba, Glinda, and The Wizard, and visiting photo-worthy spots such as The Hot Air Café Float On In and The Emerald Beautification Salon. Themed makeovers inspired by Elphaba and Glinda will be available as well.
Beyond Wicked, the festivities include DreamWorks-themed attractions and Santa’s Mechanical World, a steampunk-inspired wonderland. The DreamWorks Animation Holiday Spectacular, a projection mapping show, adds to the lineup of must-see experiences too. See here for more information.
Address: Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, S 098269
Price: From SGD59 per adult for Singaporean residents for a one-day ticket. A Universal Christmas is included with regular admission to Universal Studios Singapore.
A Christmas ticket package is also available from SGD80 for adults and SGD65 for children. It comes with a Christmas set meal, an SGD5 Universal Studios Singapore Retail Voucher, and a 20% discount for the Makeover Session at The Emerald Beautification Salon.
16. SK-II Arcade at Paragon Shopping Centre Atrium
Till 5 December 2024
Crystal clear skin — the gift that keeps on giving.
Is it your holiday wish to achieve glass, ‘Crystal Clear’ skin? SK-II has staged a pop-up at Paragon Shopping Centre, where you can shop the brand’s limited-edition gift sets. With any SK-II purchase made, you’ll receive a Gold Coin and stand the chance to win a SK-II First Experience Kit (Bronze Prize), Facial Treatment Essence 230ml (Silver Prize), or a LXP Ultimate Perfecting Cream 50g (Gold Prize).
You can stand to win a Facial Treat Essence too when you participate in a Magic Scan Consultation at the SK-II Arcade to receive a Red Coin to the gachapon machine and stand a chance to win a Facial Treatment Essence (10ml or 30ml). No spending is required (capped at one chance per customer).
Address: Paragon Atrium, Level 1 Atrium 290 Orchard Road S 238859
(Cover photos from: Pamela Raith Photography and L'OCCITANE Singapore)
First published on: 6 November 2024. Last updated: 2 December 2024.
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