September’s here! Step into the new month with a smile and check out our guide to the best events and happenings in September 2023 in Singapore — from new beauty boutique openings to the coolest food and lifestyle pop-up markets — that are worth a spot on your calendar.
Things to do in Singapore: September 2023
1. Samsung’s FlipSide Market Singapore
Till 5 November 2023
Catch you on the flip side? The Samsung FlipSide Market will be open till 5 November 2023.
Samsung has staged a pop-up market experience in the heart of Kampong Gelam for fans to experience its Galaxy devices and bring home exclusive goodies.
Stand to redeem limited-edition event merchandise when participating in various activities, such as snapping selfies at photo spots. The event is also the first to launch its lineup of Samsung Singapore exclusive phone cases and will offer exclusive promotions to its shoppers.
Feeling peckish? The brand has also teamed up with F&B brands (think % Arabica, An Acai Affair and more) in the neighbourhood to offer SGD5 deals on mouthwatering eats — all you have to do is pay through your Samsung Wallet app. For a full download of what you can expect, see here.
Address: 60 Arab Street, S 199757
Time: Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12PM to 9PM. Fridays to Sundays from 11AM to 10PM
Price: Admission is free
2. Roving Fenty Parlour
Till 12 October 2023
Make way for the Roving Fenty Parlour!
Fenty Beauty coming through! Rihanna’s beauty brand will stop at malls and school campuses this September and October to help more beauty lovers find their perfect foundation match. Fresh off its visit to the Singapore Management University, the brand’s Roving Fenty Parlour is located at Marina Bay Sands’ Event Plaza.
Stand to receive a 1-to-1 consultation on finding your foundation match, pick up skincare tips, snag limited-edition Fenty Beauty stickers and, of course, bring home samples. The first 100 visitors daily at all mall locations will also get to redeem a complimentary cup of iced tea.
Address/Date/Time:
- Marina Bay Sands, Event Plaza from 29 September to 1 October, from 11AM to 8PM
- Raffles City Singapore, Level 1, External Quartzite from 3 to 5 October, from 11AM to 8PM
- Westgate, Level 1, The Courtyard Main Entrance from 6 to 8 October, from 11AM to 8PM
- Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Campus 1 Foyer from 11 to 12 October, from 11AM to 4PM
Price: Admission is free
3. Saturday Thrift Market by The Hammock Market
30 September 2023
Up for a little thrifting this weekend? Look forward to discovering 50 booths of thrifted goods and arts and crafts stalls at The Hammock Market’s upcoming Saturday Thrif Market. Shoppers will stand to enjoy a complimentary Jagua tattoo, bring home their very own caricature strips, redeem a complimentary scoop of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, and more.
Address: Aperia Mall, Level 1 Atrium, 12 Kallang Ave, S 339511
Time: 11AM to 6PM
Price: Admission is free
4. Garden of Blooms at Gardens by the Bay
Till 1 October 2023
The Gardens by the Bay ‘Garden of Blooms’ Mid-Autumn festival will run till 1 October 2023. (Photo from: gardensbythebay.com)
Who’s ready to revel in Mid-Autumn festivities? Gardens by the Bay has unveiled its ‘Garden of Blooms’ festival, where you can snap photos by gorgeous lantern displays, catch cultural acts, participate in carnival games and tuck into food street offerings.
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, S 018953
Time: 6PM to 10PM daily
Price: Admission is free. Learn more here.
5. Wunderground Singapore festival
Till 1 October 2023
(Photo from: @wundergroundsg)
This community festival features a curated lineup of homegrown labels, artisanal vendors and F&B brands. Festival goers will also have the chance to take part in workshops, catch live entertainment acts, and check out immersive art installations. Participating brands include Sigi Skin, Kew Organics and Chokmah.
Address: 37 Emerald Hill
Time: Weekdays from 3PM to 10PM, weekends from 12 PM to 10PM
Price: Admission is free. Learn more here.
6. Aesop Khronos: A Skin Odyssey
29 September to 8 October 2023
Right photo from: @aesopskincare.
Explore the connection between the skin and overall wellbeing at Aesop’s first-ever skincare-focused pop-up, which will be situated within Raffles House and the Old Married Soldiers’ Quarters at Fort Canning Park. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops and activities, including a Mat Pilates session taught by fitness studio ALLY Singapore, as well as receive personalised skincare guidance from Aesop’s consultants.
Address: Fort Canning Park
Time: 29 September (2PM to 7PM), 30 September to 8 October (11AM to 7PM)
Price: Admission is free. Reserve your slots here.
7. NewJeans & PLAY LINE Friends pop-up store
Till 23 November 2023
Head over to Orchard Central ‘ASAP’ to check out the NewJeans x PLAY LINE Friends pop-up. (Photo from: @linefriends_sea)
NewJeans, the emerging South Korean girl group behind some of the most popular hits on TikTok including ‘OMG’ and ‘Attention’, has teamed up with PLAY Line Friends to stage a pop-up store at Orchard Central.
The store will offer exclusive merchandise featuring ‘Buninis’ and the special PowerPuff Girls version of the members. P.S. ‘Buninis’ are mascots of the members which are created in collaboration between NewJeans and IPX.
Friends who are based in Malaysia and the Philippines, sit tight as the pop-up will make its way to 1 Utama Mall from 21 September to 15 December 2023, and SM Megamall from 23 September to 23 December 2023.
Address: Level 1, Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd, S 238896
Time: 11AM to 10PM daily
Price: Admission is free.
8. Amex Shop Small pop-up market
25 September to 1 October 2023
Support local businesses at the first-ever Amex Shop Small pop-up market.
Love to #SupportLocal? Amex will be organising its first-ever Shop Small Pop-Up Market to support and celebrate local businesses. Look forward to shopping from 16 local brands, including Creamier, Drops Bakery, and Cat Socrates. You will also get to participate in a variety of engaging activities, such as candle-making and jewellery-making workshops.
AMEX Card Members who spend SGD50 or more at the pop-up will stand to receive a goodie bag with limited-edition merchandise, designed by local artists.
Address: Suntec City Atrium (Tower 1 and 2), 3 Temasek Blvd, S 038983
Price: Admission is free.
9. Singapore Archifest 2023
29 September to 28 October 2023
Discover the beauty of architecture and the built environment at Singapore Archifest 2023. (Photo from: Singapore Archifest 2023)
Singapore Archifest is back for its 17th edition and will feature over 80 programmes that are themed along ‘Interim: Acts of Adaptation’. Organised by the Singapore Institute of Architects, festival-goers can look forward to experiencing a variety of programmes, including incubator design workshops and the Archifest Conference and Exhibition. Learn more here.
Address: Kampong Gelam and other sites around Singapore
10. Now Is Not The Time exhibition
Till 24 September 2023
‘An Ode’ by Refinery Media and X3D will be on display at the ‘Now Is Not The Time’ exhibition, which opens on 10 September 2023.
Virtual production and animation house X3D Studio has joined hands with American artist Daniel Arsham to produce an immersive art exhibition that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Singapore’s Founding Father Lee Kuan Yew. The exhibition aims to chronicle the late Mr Lee’s life and celebrate this legacy through a variety of mediums, including AI, architecture, film and music.
Daniel Arsham, who has collaborated with global brands such as Dior, has created a series of art pieces (including a full-body sculpture of Mr Lee) for this exhibition. The exhibition will also showcase works from Singapore’s emerging and established creatives.
Address: 25 Pasir Panjang Rd S 117536
Time: 11AM to 8PM daily
Price: Admission is free. Register and select your preferred time slot here.
11. TANGS Mid-Autumn Fair 2023
Till 29 September 2023
Did someone mention mooncakes? The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching soon, and that means stocking up on your favourite mooncakes to snack on and gift your loved ones! Department store TANGS is hosting its Mid-Autumn Fair at three locations this year, which will feature over 40 renowned mooncake brands.
Address/Time:
- VivoCity, Level 1 Atrium: Till 29 September
- NEX, Level 1 Atrium: Till 29 September
- Tang Plaza, Basement: From 12 September to 29 September
Price: Admission is free
12. Singapore River Festival 2023
Till 1 October 2023
This year’s Singapore River Festival is shaping up to be an exciting one. Tuck into a variety of culinary delights, be entertained by the electrifying lineup of parties and shows and participate in wellness activities during this month-long extravaganza.
We hear that there’ll be immersive Augmented Reality experiences in store too. Plus, be sure to snap photos along the Cavenagh Bridge, Read Bridge and Alkaff Bridge as they will be specially lit up to celebrate this annual event.
Address: Along the Singapore River precinct, which includes Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay
Price: Admission is free. Learn more here.
13. Prada Beauty’s first Southeast Asia boutique in VivoCity
Now open
The Prada Beauty store sports the brand’s signature green hue along with flooring decked out in black and white checkered tiles.
Prada Beauty has finally made a comeback. To mark its return, the brand has opened its first-ever brick-and-mortar store in the region at VivoCity, which houses Prada Beauty’s multiple fragrance collections. We’re waiting in anticipation for the brand’s all-new range of makeup and skincare to be released here in Singapore, so stay tuned to this space for more updates.
Watch: TheBeauLife at the official launch of the Prada Beauty boutique, featuring Thai actor Win Metawin.
Address: #01-203, VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, S 098585
Time: Open daily from 10:30AM to 9:30PM
14. Estēe Lauder pop-up at Sephora ION Orchard
Till 13 September 2023
Left - A peek at the Estēe Lauder pop-up at Sephora ION Orchard. (Photo from: @esteelauder_sg) Right - K-actress Yoona Lim with the Advanced Night Repair Serum. (Photo from: @esteelauder_sg)
Has it been a while since you’ve last treated yourself to a facial? If so, head over to Sephora ION Orchard as Estēe Lauder is offering private complimentary 15-minute facials at its Beauty Sleep Lounge pop-up. The pop-up also spotlights the brand’s iconic Advanced Night Repair Serum to power up your skin’s defences and slow down signs of skin ageing.
Address: Sephora ION Orchard entrance, 2 Orchard Turn, #B2 - 09, S 238801
Price: Admission is free
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15. Raffles City ‘Race to Indulgence’ activities
Till 17 September 2023
Get in on the F1 buzz and check out the William FW45 show car at the Williams Racing Experience pop-up in Raffles City.
Wish to be right at the heart of all the action surrounding Singapore’s Formula 1 weekend? Raffles City has put together a specially curated campaign for the season, which comprises exclusive fashion launches, mall activations, and promotions.
Pop over to the mall’s Water Court at Level to try your hand at the special Tommy 1 Hilfiger F1 simulator, or get up close to the Williams FW45 show car at the Williams Racing Experience pop-up located at #01-01.
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, S 179103
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16. Diptyque Aromatic Plants Workshop
16 September 2023
Learn how to upcycle your favourite Diptyque candles at this workshop. (Photo from: @diptyque)
Are soothing scents your kind of thing? If so, you'll be happy to know that French fragrance brand Diptyque will be organising three sessions of its Aromatic Plants Workshop. Through this hands-on experience, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to give a second life to your candles as well as pick up basic skills on growing your own edibles at home.
Address: Diptyque Raffles City, 252 North Bridge Road #01-05, S 179103
Time: Choose from one of three sessions
- 1PM to 1.30PM
- 2PM to 2.30PM
- 3PM to 3.30PM
Price: SGD50, which will be fully redeemable for in-store credits. Register here.
17. Kate Spade New York roving bus pop-up
Till 16 September 2023
Kate spade new york’s roving bus pop-up will travel to four locations in Singapore.
What’s cute, captivating and dressed in green? It’s kate spade new york’s first-ever roving bus pop-up in Singapore! The fashion brand’s latest experiential pop-up has made its first pit stop at Plaza Singapura and will travel to three other locations around Singapore to celebrate the launch of its range of Dakota handbags. Don’t forget to snap photos at the pop-up and participate in the brand’s engaging activities too for a chance to bring home a speciality drink crafted by Matchaya Singapore.
Address/Dates/Time:
- Plaza Singapura (Outdoor Plaza) till 3 September from 12PM to 8PM
- SMU Li Ka Shing Library, Drop Off Point from 4 to 6 September, from 10AM to 4PM
- Paya Lebar Quarter, PLQ, Plaza from 7 to 9 September, from 12PM to 8PM
- The Courtyard, Level 1, Westgate from 14 to 16 September, from 12PM to 8PM
Price: Admission is free
18. Magnum Starchaser and Sunlover display at FOC Sentosa
Till 17 September 2023
Soak up summer festival vibes at Magnum ice cream’s latest display at FOC Sentosa.
Ice cream brand Magnum has launched two limited-edition flavours, Starchaser and Sunlover, with a summer festival-inspired display at FOC Sentosa. Visitors are invited to lounge on the day beds, which have been specially dressed in the Starchaser and Sunlover colours, as well as snap photos as they cool off on the fun pool floats available.
Address: FOC Sentosa, 110 Tanjong Beach Walk, S 098943
Price: Admission is free
19. Sentosa Food Truck Fiesta
Till 17 September 2023
@thebeaulife.co Get in, sis, we’re going to @Sentosa 😎 chill by the sand, sun and sea as you tuck into a variety of delights at Sentosa Food Fest’s final signature event. What’s not to love about good food, good music and good company? ✌🏼 Available till 17 September. #Sentosa #SentosaDiscovery #DiscoveryNeverEnds #sgnews #TikTokSG #thingstodoinsingapore ♬ Pretty (Sped Up) - MEYY
Eat, drink and be part of Singapore’s eclectic and vibrant food truck scene at the Sentosa Food Truck Fiesta! For the first time this year, the fiesta will be joined by the food trucks located at The Palawan @ Sentosa and Gourmet Park at Resorts World Sentosa. Families can also look forward to experiencing the event’s complimentary Paper Lantern Painting activity alongside movie screenings by the beach.
Address: Palawan Green, Sentosa Island, S 099981
Time: Friday to Sunday from 5PM to 10PM
Price: Admission is free
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