Things to do in Singapore this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Singapore this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Singapore
Gardens by the Bay
OutdoorsMarina Bay
Supertree Grove light show every night at 7:45 and 8:45.
Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
OutdoorsMarina Bay
Rooftop observation deck (or pool, if you're a guest) — sunset is the move.
Hawker Chan / Maxwell Food Centre
Food & DrinkChinatown
Michelin-starred chicken rice for under $5 — the original Hawker Chan.
Tiong Bahru
Food & DrinkTiong Bahru
Art Deco walk-ups, independent bookstores and the country's most photographed bakery.
Clarke Quay
NightlifeSingapore River
Riverside strip of bars and clubs — Atlas Bar nearby for the world's best gin list.
Sentosa Island
FamilySentosa
Universal Studios, beaches and the cable car from Mount Faber.
Where to eat
Odette
$$$$Modern French · City Hall
Three Michelin stars at the National Gallery — book a month out.
Lau Pa Sat
$Hawker market · CBD
Victorian iron market converted to a 24-hour hawker centre — satay street at night.
Burnt Ends
$$$$Modern barbecue · Dempsey Hill
Open-fire counter — beef marmalade brioche is the order.
328 Katong Laksa
$Laksa · Katong
Spoon-only Peranakan laksa — Anthony Bourdain's pick.
Atlas Bar
$$$Cocktail bar · Bugis
Art Deco lobby bar inside Parkview Square — over 1,000 gins on display.
Live & on stage
Singapore Grand Prix
Marina Bay Street Circuit · Sep 18–20 · F1 + concerts
Laneway Festival Singapore
The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay · Jan 24 · Indie
Esplanade Concert Hall
Esplanade · Year-round · Classical / Mixed
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, Hawker Chan / Maxwell Food Centre. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.