Welcome to 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.
@thebeaulife.co Step into the world of Studio Ghibli in Singapore at the ArtScience Museum’s largest exhibition to date ☁️ Get transported into the iconic films through 16 large-scale theatrical sets. Enter Howl’s moving castle, brave the rain with Totoro, ride the train with No-Face, save Sheeta with Pazu, and more. 🖇️ From 4 October 2024 to 2 February 2025 📍ArtScience Museum 6 Bayfront Avenue #ArtScienceMuseum #StudioGhibli #GhibliASM @ArtScience Museum ♬ Ghibli-style nostalgic waltz - MaSssuguMusic
Watch: TheBeauLife takes a closer look at the highly anticipated exhibition.
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 basketball 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.
8. Miffy mini hotpot sets at Wong Fu Fu
From 15 October 2024
Your hot pot sesh just got a super cute upgrade.
Adorable, fictional bunny character Miffy is popping up at Taiwanese-inspired eatery Wong Fu Fu starting 15 October. Fans of the iconic rabbit will be able to treat themselves to a curated menu featuring mini hotpot sets designed by bento artist Little Miss Bento, along with other Miffy-themed snacks and add-ons. Each mini hotpot set will also include a variety of vegetables and Miffy-shaped collagen broth.
Don’t miss out on browsing the range of Miffy merchandise too while you’re there.
Address: Wong Fu Fu, 776 North Bridge Rd, S 198744
Time: 11.30PM to 10PM on Tuesdays to Sundays. Closed on Mondays.
9. A SubLime Halloween buffet at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering
25 October to 3 November 2024
Here’s a thrilling, gastronomical ‘Trick or Treat’ experience for you and your loved ones to check out this Halloween.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering is set to launch A SubLIME Halloween buffet, a limited-time menu packed with “wickedly delightful” items including Black Pepper-crusted Wagyu Beef, Devil’s Food Cake, and Graveyard Pork Meatballs. Get your hands on Halloween-themed tipples at SGD12 each too to complete your experience.
Address: LIME Restaurant at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, 3 Upper Pickering Street, S 058289
Time: 6PM to 10PM
Price: From SGD59 per child, SGD118 per adult. All buffet options include unlimited servings of hot coffee and tea. Reserve your table here.
10. With Love pop-up at 23 Keong Saik Road
Till 13 November 2024
Support independent brands at this curated pop-up.
The With Love curated pop-up has extended its run till 13 November 2024, giving shoppers a little more time to discover fashion, accessories, and lifestyle products from 14 independent brands across Southeast Asia and Australia — from Singapore’s Esse and Hong Kong’s annibody, to Thailand’s SUE and the Philippines’ Renegade Folk.
Address: 23 Keong Saik Road, S 089130
Time: 11AM to 10PM daily
11. Bynd Artisan 10 Years and Beyond Experience Store
Till 17 January 2025
@thebeaulife.co Ties that Bynd 🫶 @Bynd Artisan has transformed its Holland Village Atelier into a charming experience store to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Shop exclusive items created in partnership with local creatives, artists and brands, and bring home leather-crated momentos in time for the holiday season. 🍁 Drop by before it closes in February 2025. #TikTokSG #byndartisan #shoplocal #thingstodoinSingapore ♬ original sound - Matthew Ifield
Local leather and paper goods brand Bynd Artisan is set to bid farewell to its Holland Village Atelier in February 2025, but it’s closing this chapter in style. To mark its 10th anniversary, the brand has reimagined its space as an experience store, inviting visitors to celebrate a decade of craftsmanship, creativity and community.
Named 10 Years and Beyond, the store sports a vibrant new façade adorned with a mural by visual artist Sam Lo. Inside, shoppers can explore an exclusive Anniversary collection and discover a hands-on crafting space to customise their tags. The store will also offer exclusive products created in partnership with 15 local artists, brands, and creatives. Bynd Artisan will also host a series of panel conversations with its community of creatives and visionaries.
Address: 44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-54, S 278116
Time: Tuesdays to Sundays, 10AM to 7PM
Price: Admission is free.
12. The Mongol Khan at Sands Theatre
Till 3 November 2024
Catch 'The Mongol Khan' at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. (Photo from: Katja Ogrin)
The Mongol Khan at Sands Theatre is an extraordinary production that holds the distinction of being the first Mongolian show to perform outside its homeland. Picture, if you will, a Shakespearean tragedy brought to life by the surreal, physical artistry of Cirque du Soleil, choreographed with the breathtaking precision of Zhang Yimou. The result is a visual and auditory feast — stunning acrobatics, electrifying dance sequences, animated puppetry, and intricate costumes, all accompanied by traditional Mongolian music, ranging from haunting melodies to energetic drum beats.
Set against a backdrop of royal treachery, forbidden love, and the brutal sacrifices made in the quest for the throne, The Mongol Khan, based on a fictional story set within the ancient Hunnu Empire, explores themes as timeless as they are universal. Drawing parallels on The Orphan of Zhao, an ancient Chinese tale of babies swapping, the production weaves a story that is both deeply personal and epic in scale. It's an immersive experience, transporting the audience into a world of power, betrayal, and the emotional complexities of love, greed, and revenge, all heightened by its sweeping theatrical style.
Now playing at Sands Theatre, the show offers two versions: the original Mongolian language and an English version. The Mongolian language version of the show offers an immersive experience that may be occasionally interrupted by the need to glance at side-panel translations (in English and Mandarin). The authenticity of the original language, however, did add a layer of depth to the performance, making it quite a unique encounter.
Address: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, S 018956
Time: Performance schedule as follows: Tuesdays to Fridays, 8PM Saturdays, 2PM and 8PM Sundays, 1PM and 6.30PM
Price: From SGD48 for a D Reserve ticket. Get your tickets via Marina Bay Sands, SISTIC or Klook.
(Cover photos from: Studio Ghibli and With Love)
This article was first published on 29 September 2024. Last updated: 26 October 2024.
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