Singapore is gearing up for a star-studded year-end season, inviting Hong Kong travellers to build their holidays around fan experiences, festive attractions, cultural discoveries and waterfront dining.

From a month-long BTS takeover to an immersive Studio Ghibli exhibition and dazzling Christmas light-ups, the city is offering a packed calendar of reasons to visit between late November and early January.

Singapore will turn ARIRANG red throughout December with BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SINGAPORE, running from 1 to 31 December. The island-wide festival is the first and only Southeast Asian stop in 2026 and Singapore’s largest activation for a recording artist.

Visitors can catch themed light-and-music shows at Jewel Changi Airport’s Rain Vortex, explore a multimedia takeover at Exploria in Mandai Wildlife Reserve, and enjoy BTS-inspired installations, a drone show and an outdoor rave on Sentosa. Universal Studios Singapore will also stage a fireworks display choreographed to the group’s biggest hits.

From 8 to 22 December, iconic sights across Marina Bay and the Singapore River will glow crimson for “ARIRANG Red” landmarking. Although BTS’s four-night run at the National Stadium is sold out, the city-wide festival remains open to the public.

Studio Ghibli fans can step beyond the screen at The Story of Studio Ghibli, opening to the public at Gardens by the Bay from 19 December 2026 to 4 July 2027.

The 3,500-square-metre exhibition recreates 12 scenes from the studio’s beloved films. Visitors can stand before an eight-metre bathhouse from Spirited Away, explore Kamaji’s boiler room, join Totoro at the rainy bus stop, and step into the Guchokipanya bakery from Kiki’s Delivery Service.

Orchard Road will once again become the centre of Singapore’s festive celebrations with Christmas on A Great Street, running from 17 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. The 3.1-kilometre stretch from Tanglin Road to Dhoby Ghaut will be illuminated in golden hues under the theme “Season of Golden Joy.”

The Great Christmas Village at Ngee Ann City and Shaw House will feature 50 carnival booths and rides, nightly snowfall shows, a 13-metre Avengers: Doomsday Christmas tree, and Singapore’s first LEGO Santa’s Toy Factory. The season culminates in a Christmas Eve Street Party on 24 December.

At Gardens by the Bay, the Christmas Train Show returns to Flower Dome from 20 November to 3 January, featuring model trains travelling through miniature landscapes inspired by the United States, Singapore and Finland. Christmas Wonderland also returns from 27 November to 3 January with more than 40 attractions, light displays, carnival games and festive shopping.

Resorts World Sentosa will bring a contemporary Korean pulse to the holidays with Season of Joy, running from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. The resort-wide celebration combines K-wave-inspired experiences with Christmas traditions across Singapore Oceanarium, Universal Studios Singapore, Adventure Cove Waterpark and WEAVE.

Changi Airport and Jewel will host “PokéXciting!” until 3 January, celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with stage shows, special premiums and photo spots. UNIQLO will also transform Jewel with a 16-metre Christmas tree in Forest Valley and a Starry Christmas wonderland at Canopy Park.

Anime and pop-culture fans can plan their trips around Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2026, taking place from 27 to 29 November at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The festival features Japanese music concerts, upcoming anime presentations, virtual performances and an exhibition with more than 100 independent creators.

Singapore Comic Con follows from 5 to 6 December at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, offering comics, collectibles, cosplay and gaming experiences. An Ultimate Preview Night on 4 December will give fans early access to exhibitions and selected guests.

For a cultural change of pace, the Asian Civilisations Museum presents Sacred Caves: Dunhuang, Buddhism, and the Silk Road until 7 March 2027. Food lovers can also explore A Moment to Savour, a series of four-hands chef collaborations across Marina Bay and the Civic District from 16 November to the end of March.

Active travellers can join the BYD Singapore International Marathon presented by adidas from 4 to 6 December, while those extending their stay can welcome 2027 at the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown on 31 December.

Singapore’s cultural calendar continues into the new year with Pop after Pop: Art around Us at National Gallery Singapore from 11 December to 4 April 2027, followed by Light to Night Singapore 2027: Pop. Power. Play. from 15 to 31 January.

With fan takeovers, festive light-ups, immersive exhibitions and a full live-music calendar, Singapore is positioning itself as more than a holiday destination this year-end—it is a season worth building an entire trip around.