Get ready to welcome the spook-tacular month of October! Read on for our guide to all the thrilling events and things to do in Singapore this October 2024 — from the highly-anticipated return of Universal Studios Singapore’s Halloween Horror Nights, (featuring a haunted house crafted by a popular rapper and his talented design team!), to captivating art exhibitions by Singapore's creatives and the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli.
Things to do in Singapore: October 2024
1. Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 12
Till 2 November 2024
This year’s Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights features a ‘first of its kind’ collaboration between Jackson Wang’s Team Wang design. (Photo from: Universal Studios Singapore)
Resorts World Sentosa has joined hands with singer Jackson Wang’s luxury streetwear brand, Team Wang design, to present an immersive haunted house experience at this year’s edition of Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights. Titled Under the Castle, the attraction blends Team Wang’s aesthetics with a horror narrative.
This annual event will also showcase multiple attractions, including four haunted houses (including one themed around Netflix series Sweet Home), three scare zones and three ‘live’ shows. Visitors can also check out the Viper Lounge, an immersive speakeasy with themed drinks and canapés.
Address: Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway Sentosa Island S 098269
Time: Select nights, mainly from Thursdays to Sundays. Check out the schedule here.
Price: From SGD80 per pax for non-peak nights. Get your tickets here, or via Klook here.
2. Kim Lim: The Space Between. A Retrospective exhibition
Till 2 February 2025
An installation view of ‘Kim Lim: The Space Between. A Retrospective’ at National Gallery Singapore.
Learn more about Singapore-born British artist Kim Lim’s work at this exhibition, which spans four decades and more than 150 sculptures, prints, maquettes and archival materials. For the uninitiated, Kim is regarded as a pioneer in minimalism, and is recognised for her transcultural approach and ability to balance between abstraction and materiality. This exhibition is also part of National Gallery Singapore’s SG Artist series.
Address: Singtel Special Exhibition Galleries 2 & 3, Level 3, National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Road, S 178957
Time: 10AM to 7PM daily
Price: From SGD15 per pax for Singapore citizens and permanent residents. This includes access to the Teo Eng Seng: We’re Happy. Are You Happy? exhibition as well. For more details, see here.
3. The World of Studio Ghibli exhibition at ArtScience Museum
4 October 2024 to 2 February 2025
Step into ‘The World of Studio Ghibli’ at ArtScience Museum. (Photo from: Studio Ghibli)
ArtScience Museum will soon unveil The World of Studio Ghibli exhibition, which will comprise 11 galleries and 16 large-scale sets. Marking Studio Ghibli’s first showcase in Singapore, visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the worlds of beloved films such as My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away, as well as experience interactive displays that will provide a closer look at Studio Ghibli’s animation. The exhibition also aims to highlight the empowering female protagonists in the Studio Ghibli’s films, who are known for their strength, compassion and resilience.
Address: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, S 018974
Time: 10AM to 7PM on Sundays to Thursdays. Open till 9PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Price: From SGD29 per pax for Singapore residents. Get your tickets here.
4. Road to Sunda alternative dance music festival
5 October 2024
Vibe to alternative music and enjoy cool treats by Oatly at Road to Sunda.
Swedish oat milk brand Oatly has partnered with Road to Sunda, an alternative dance music festival from the team behind the pioneering Sunda Festival, to host a one-day event at Haw Par Villa. It will feature a diverse programme of music from Japanese house, techno DJ Chida, eclectic to funky Jakarta-based band Precious Bloom. Don’t forget to pop by the Oatly “oat”some pop-up to redeem a complimentary cup of soft serve or an oat coffee.
Address: Former Villa at Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Rd, S 118628
Time: 12PM to 10.30PM
Price: SGD78 per pax. Get your tickets here.
5. The Paper Bunny x Moom Health farmer’s market at New Bahru
5 October 2024
Left - New Bahru. (Photo from: Finbarr Fallon) Right - The ‘It Starts From Within’ collection will be available online and in-store at The TPB Everyday Store from 9 October.
The Paper Bunny and Moom Health are set to launch their collaborative wellness and lifestyle collection It Starts From Within this 9 October. To mark this meaningful partnership, the brands will organise a one-day farmer’s market at New Bahru for visitors to gain early access to the collaborative collection and shop from local vendors, including Jammy’s, Banelé, Mother Dough and Ugly Food. The first 500 shoppers will also get to redeem complimentary Super Greens mocktails and exclusive merchandise with select purchases.
Address: 46 Kim Yam Rd, New Bahru, S 239351
Time: 10AM to 6PM
Price: SGD5 per pax, with all proceeds going to the Singapore Association for Mental Health in support of wellness and mental health initiatives. Tickets are limited. Entry on the day of may be available if capacity allows. Stay tuned to the brands' social media platforms for ticketing details.
6. Rattan Eco Sprawl: Manifesting the Forest installation at Spottiswoode Park
6 October 2024 to 31 December 2025
Artist impression of Zen Teh’s ‘Rattan Eco Sprawl: Manifesting the Forest’ (2024) at Spottiswoode Park. Photo from: Zen Teh)
Hop over to Spottiswoode Park to check out this upcoming installation by Singaporean artist Zen Teh, which is part of the Port/raits of Tanjong Pagar public art trail by The Everyday Museum. This rattan-based artwork is inspired by natural formations and reflects on the delicate relationship between nature and urban development.
Singapore Art Museum (SAM) will also be hosting a programme on 6 October to celebrate the launch of this installation, including an artist talk by Zen Teh, a short film screening and a rattan weaving workshop led by rattan artisans from Cambodia.
Address: Spottiswoode Park, along the access path opposite Spottiswoode Residences, 48 Spottiswoode Park Road, S 088660
Price: Registration for the workshop is free. Sign up here.
7. Shoot Your Shot pop-up by Hennessy V.S.O.P.
14 October to 20 October 2024
The’ Hennessy Limited Editions by LeBron James’ collection will be available starting 1 October at Cold Storage outlets in Singapore.
Hennessy and LeBron James have teamed up for the first time to reveal a limited-edition bottle collection featuring vibrant, distinctive designs and an illustrative portrait of the basket icon, celebrating his impact on and off the court. To mark the launch, Hennessy is hosting a basketball-themed pop-up where visitors can view and purchase the bottles, or compete in a basketball arcade game for a chance to win one. The bottles will also be available for purchase starting 1 October at Cold Storage outlets across Singapore.
Address: Suntec City atrium, in front ot UNIQLO, 3 Temasek Blvd, #01-382-386, S 038983
Time: 12PM to 9PM daily
Price: Admission is free.
(Cover photos from: National Gallery Singapore and Oatly)
This article was first published on 29 September 2024.
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