7 Christmas Celebrations in Singapore and JB
Christmas time is here! Well, almost. December means we’re well into the swing of the Christmas season, and it doesn’t even matter if you personally celebrate the holiday or not. The catchy tunes, the smell of gingerbread and hot cocoa wafting everywhere, the magic of Santa, his reindeer and his elves — it’s hard to not get pulled into the wonder of this festive time of year.
Luckily, we don’t have to go far to experience a wonderland of glittering lights, merry music, and yuletide merriment. There is a treasure trove of Christmas celebrations happening on our little island, as well as just over the Causeway (or Tuas Link, for that matter!).
In this article, we highlight a few enchanting Christmas events in these three settings: Outdoor Christmas markets, festive musical concerts, and indoor mall celebrations. So whether you’re exploring our own local urban festivities, or driving over to celebrate in JB, we hope these events allow you to soak in the atmosphere and spirit of Christmas, and bring forth the magic of the holidays in your life.
Outdoor Christmas Celebrations in Singapore
❄️ Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay
Till January 1, 2026 🎄Tickets required
Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay is back for its 12th edition, stretching from Supertree Grove to The Meadow, a supersized fairground designed to spark wonder and festive cheer in the whole family.
A Christmastime fan favourite, look forward to the nightly light and sound show followed by falling ‘snow’, except this year it’s welcomed by Santa himself flying his reindeer sleigh over the Supertrees! (How do they do this? Why, it’s Christmas magic!)
This 2025 edition also includes a 16m German-inspired Christmas structure, a singing reindeer quartet, illuminated snowflakes, enchanted blooms, golden reindeers, and life-sized gingerbread men and candy canes!
The Christmas Train Show (till Jan 4, 2026) is also back for its second year in the Flower Dome, drawing visitors into its glowing miniature world. Watch the model trains on their little journey, chugging past iconic landmarks, fairytale installations, and entire LEGO villages. As a special local tribute, a mini MRT train also whizzes past a Merlion and other Singapore icons.
❄️ Togetherland at Bayfront Event Space
December 11, 2025 till January 4, 2026 🎄Tickets required
Witness as our Bayfront Event Space transforms into glorious festive village Togetherland once again, reimagined across nine immersive zones named after Santa’s reindeers. Expect Christmas market crafts, festive bites and cocktails, an exploration of international nibbles, constellation lights, giant candy canes, real Christmas trees, carnival rides, and a Christmas musical live show.
Tip: Get your tickets on Klook at a discounted price!
Where to Park in the Marina Bay area:
Gardens by the Bay is already expecting an overwhelming number of visitors during the festive period, and recommends taking public transport over driving to their location. However, you can also park at Singapore Flyer ($2.50/hour) or Marina Bay Link Mall and take a 15-20 minute walk.
Musical Christmas Celebrations in Singapore
❄️ SSO Christmas Concert
December 12 & 13, 2025 🎄Tickets required
Enough with piped in mall music, you deserve to experience your favourite Christmas songs live and in person. With this Christmas Concert at Esplanade Concert Hall, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, joined by the Singapore Symphony Choruses, is ready to bring to life a true Christmas atmosphere with festive tunes like ‘White Christmas’ and ‘Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire’.
Where to Park near the Esplanade:
Esplanade: $2.30/hour
National Gallery Singapore (after 6pm): $3.30 per entry
❄️ Candlelight: Christmas Classics
December 19, 20, 21, and 23, 2025 🎄Tickets required
The world-famous Candlelight concerts make their way to Singapore this holiday season, with classic Christmas tunes performed by live musicians amidst a sea of candlelights. Enjoy this live sensory experience at various locations — Four Seasons Hotel (Dec 19), Asian Civilisations Museum (Dec 20-21), and CHIJMES Hall (Dec 23).
Where to Park in Town:
| Dec 19 (Four Seasons Hotel) | Dec 20-21 (Asian Civilisations Museum) | Dec 23 (CHIJMES Hall) |
Four Seasons Hotel: $6 per entry
| Asian Civilisations Museum (after 6pm): $2.06 per entry | CHIJMES: About $2.84/hour (in 15-min blocks) Stamford Court (after 6pm): $2.52 per entry |
Mall Christmas Celebrations in Johor Bahru
❄️ Sugary Sweet Christmas Wonderland (Paradigm Mall)
Till January 4. 2026
Paradigm Mall transforms itself into a festive funland every year at this time, but this year’s focus is on the delectable sweet treats at Christmastime — with candy cane decor, gingerbread characters, and even a Candyland Maze for little ones! There are also live performances such as acrobatics and dances, and a Mascot Parade on Christmas Day. Take part in their daily Christmas Candy Catcher event and see just how much candy you can grab, then round off your wintertime experience with a whirl around their Blue Ice Skating Rink.
❄️ Merry Circus Festival (City Square)
Till December 28, 2025
Johor Bahru City Square is embracing a truly yuletide atmosphere with a majorly packed programme of all things Christmas! Enjoy Christmas carolling, Santa walkabouts, carnival game stations, and a selection of Christmas workshops all throughout December. Creative enthusiasts can look forward to creating their own Christmas tree ornaments, candles, and even snow globes!
❄️ Magical Christmas (Sutera Mall)
Till January 4, 2026
The highlight at Sutera Mall this Christmas? Your friendly neighbourhood bigger-than-life-sized gingerbread man walking around the mall, greeting and taking pictures with everyone! But the magic doesn’t end here; it continues throughout the mall with kiddy slides, dancing mascots, Santa visits, a Christmas market with more than 40 wooden stalls, a running Christmas train, and a petting zoo where you can get up close and personal with capybara and alpaca?! Does it get any cuter?
