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2025 is the year of the Snake, starting from January 29, 2025 (Chinese Lunar New Year Day) and lasting until February 16, 2026. If you were born in 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. Chinese New Year in Singapore is one of the biggest celebrations on the event calendar. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the best Chinese New Year events and things to do in Singapore for CNY 2025. Istana Chinese New Year Open House. Date: 2 February 2025 Location: Istana, Istana Road, Singapore Admission: Free (with ticketed guided tour) Experience the grandeur of the Istana during Chinese New Year with the Istana Chinese New Chinese New Year 2025 events in Singapore – Free CNY events-1. Own It All at Vivo City; 2. Chinatown Festive Light-Up; 3. River Hongbao 2025; 4. Funan Mall; 5. Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre rooftop display; 6. Realm of Possibilities at Suntec City – More CNY events – 7. Chingay Parade 2025; 8. Resorts World Sentosa; 9. Wan Qing One of the biggest Chinese New Year events in Singapore is back for 2025! It’s all about festive merrymaking here. Look forward to lantern displays, musical performances, carnival games, firecrackers, street food, exhibitions and more. The gates of the grand Istana open to the public only on certain special occasions, including Chinese New Year. This year’s Istana Open House falls on February 2, 2025, with 1-hour walking tours Chinese New Year in Singapore is filled with high spirits, and in 2025, it will be even more so due to a surge of fun events that will get people excited. Check out these best Chinese New Year 2025 events in Singapore to fully experience the joyous celebrations. It is customary to visit relatives’ houses during Chinese New Year. Each year, Istana Open House will be held on 5 selected Public Holidays, and Chinese New Year is one of them. The exact date for Istana Open House during Chinese New Year 2025 is 2 February 2025, 8.30am to 6pm. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents can enter Istana grounds for free, and pay $2 for entrance to Istana Main Building. River Hongbao 2025 is one of Singapore’s most beloved and long-standing Chinese New Year events. The iconic event offers a blend of culture, history and festivities, together with spectacular lantern sets that light up the night. Here’s 19 of the best things to do in honour of Chinese New Year in Singapore. Top CNY 2025 events 1. See Pop Mart installations at Jewel Credit: Jewel. Jewel Changi Airport is celebrating Chinese New Year with the first-ever collaboration with POP MART. Canopy Park has transformed into a vibrant festive wonderland until February 28. More than just an age-old tradition, the Chinese New Year is a joyous occasion, marked with family reunions and wishes for abundance and prosperity. Symbolised by one of twelve zodiac animals, this period of renewal and celebration is marked with family reunions, gatherings among friends and island-wide festivals where all are welcome. Chinese New Year in Singapore is one of the most eagerly anticipated festivals of the year. In 2025, this grand celebration will bring the streets of Singapore alive with vibrant traditions, exciting events, delicious food, and rich cultural experiences. Chinese Garden CNY Celebrations 2025 (裕华园农历新年庆祝活动2025), the ultimate destination for family photos this Chinese New Year, will be held from 24 List of Activities / 牛车水农历新年2025庆祝活动节目表. 30 December 2024 (Monday) – 28 January 2025 (Tuesday), 10:00am – 10:00pm Get ready to welcome the Year of the Snake with the Rhapsodies of Spring 2025 Concert, a festive celebration presented by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra and the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. Led by SCO Principal Conductor Quek Ling Kiong, the concert will feature an exciting lineup of performances, including the grand finale of the Chingay 2025. Chingay is an annual street parade held in Singapore, known for its vibrant display of multicultural performances, colorful floats, and traditional costumes. Initially started in 1973 as a Chinese New Year celebration, it has since evolved into a national event that celebrates Singapore’s diverse cultural heritage. When Is Chinese New Year in Singapore? Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is an annual event based on the lunar calendar. In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on the 29th – 30th of January (Wednesday and Thursday). Luminous 2024 – New Year’s Eve Party at +Twelve Website/The Palawan Sentosa. Ring in the New Year with a radiant celebration at Luminous 2024 – New Year’s Eve Party, happening at +Twelve, Singapore’s premier adults-only beach club, from 7 PM on Dec. 31. Chinese New Year (CNY) in Singapore is a vibrant and culturally rich experience, blending traditional festivities with modern celebrations. In 2025, the Year of the Snake, the city comes alive with dazzling decorations, lively performances, and mouth-watering food. The Lunar New Year is traditionally ushered in at 11 pm. Many families in Singapore have embraced 12 am as the ideal time to ring in the new year. It's a beautiful mix of time-honored customs and modern-day celebration, making it a perfect way to welcome the year ahead. For some, dining out with family before CNY is a simpler and easier option. The streets of Chinatown are lit up with myriads of mesmerizing lights and decorated with Chinese New Year symbols – dragons, lions, snakes, etc. Brilliant shows, vibrant fairs, and CNY 2025 spirit in the air – it is definitely a must-visit place for your Chinese New Year 2025 celebration.
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