Free things to do in Singapore
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MusicStories in Sound
Alouette Ensemble presents a string quartet program featuring film music by Joe Hisaishi and Hans Zimmer. The performance is part of Esplanade’s Soundtracks series.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults
ArtsLearningCommunityFreeAfter Hours: Sing Lit Station's Monthly Writing Night
Sing Lit Station’s monthly writing night takes place at Sing Lit Station on Dickson Road. This November session is the last writing night of the year.
Sing Lit Stationadults
MusicNightlifeFreeSkunk Jive & Guests
Live music at Blu Jaz Cafe, Level 1 on Thursday, 5 November 2026, with three performance sets from 8:00pm to 11:15pm. Free entry.
Blu Jaz Cafe, Level 1adults · 18+
MusicFreeWenwen Ong
Vocalist WenWen and guitarist Michael perform songs from Singapore films, television dramas and musicals in an intimate acoustic set at Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults
MusicArtsA Night of Anisong
Maboroshi Muse brings anime music, Japanese jazz, electronic music and metal to the stage at Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay, with YOKOMESHI joining the line-up.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults
ArtsFestivalFreeArts Fiesta 2026: Synesthesia — Colours of Life
Arts Fiesta 2026 presents Synesthesia — Colours of Life at Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre. The event is organised by SP Arts Cluster.
Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centreadults · family
MusicNightlifeFreeReggae Remedy
Live reggae sets at Blu Jaz Cafe, Level 1 in Kampong Glam, with three performance slots from 9:00 PM to 12:15 AM. Free entry.
Blu Jaz Cafe, Level 1adults · 18+
OutdoorsFreeNature Sketching in the Gardens
Join a guided nature sketching session in the gardens, starting from the Service Desk at the Tanglin Entrance. It is a one-off outdoor activity for participants to observe and sketch plants and surroundings on site.
Service Desk, Tanglin Entranceadults · seniors · family
OutdoorsFreeGallop Extension Tour
Join a guided tour of Gallop Extension led by NParks.
Approximate date, worth checkingService Desk, Gallop Extensionfamily · adults · seniors
OutdoorsFreeHealing Garden Tour
Join a guided tour of the Healing Garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, meeting at the Service Desk by the Nassim Entrance.
Service Desk, Nassim Entrancefamily · adults · seniors
OutdoorsFreeRain Forest Tour
A free one-hour guided tour of the tropical rain forest at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, led by volunteer guides. Tours start at 9am, 10am and 4pm; register at the Nassim Visitor Services Desk 15 minutes before, first come, first served. The route includes stairs.
Singapore Botanic Gardens, Visitor Centre (Nassim Gate)family · kids · adults · seniors
OutdoorsFreeWhat’s in My Water?
A free guided morning walk at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on the plants and animals that live in and around its ponds, rivers and shore. Limited to 15 people, first come, first served: register at the Information Counter at least 15 minutes before. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Visitor Centrefamily · kids · adults · seniors
KidsFamilyFreeLittle Bookworms Reading Session @ Jurong Library (Ages 4-6) | Read Chinese
Enjoy storytelling and parent-child reading time at Jurong Library for preschoolers aged 4 to 6 and their parents. Admission is free and walk-ins are welcome.
Jurong Libraryfamily · kids
KidsFamilyLearningFreeChinese Storytelling Club @ Jurong Library (Ages 7–9) | Read Chinese
A free storytelling session with fun activities for children aged 7 to 9 at Jurong Library. It includes stories, learning activities, crafts, and games.
Jurong Librarykids · family
MusicFilmFreeMovie Musicals Through the Decades
The Popsicals perform songs from classic movie musicals across the decades. It takes place at Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay.
Approximate date, worth checkingEsplanade — Theatres on the Bayfamily · adults
MusicFilmFreeNovo Winds: Lights! Camera! Music!
Novo Winds performs cinematic music under Maestro Joseph Teo’s baton at Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay. The programme spans enchanted kingdoms and galaxies far away.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults · family
MusicNightlifeFreeRit XU Quartet
Live jazz set by Rit XU Quartet at Blu Jaz Cafe, Level 1 on Bali Lane. Free entry.
Blu Jaz Cafe, Level 1adults · 18+
OutdoorsFreeNational Orchid Garden Deepavali Promotion
Free admission to the National Orchid Garden on 8 November 2026 for Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, work permit holders, local students and dependant pass holders. Bring your ID; last entry is at 6pm.
National Orchid Gardenfamily · adults · seniors
MusicArtsA Gamer’s Trip Back to the 2000s
Members of M.Y.T.H revisit tunes from Pokémon, MapleStory and Minecraft in an intimate live performance at Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayfamily · kids · adults
MusicFreeMovie Soundtracks
Carol Gomez and her band perform an intimate live set of iconic movie soundtracks at Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults
MusicNightlifeFreeHiro Maekawa Funk Jazz Band
Hiro Maekawa Funk Jazz Band performs at Blu Jaz Cafe, Level 1 in Kampong Glam with three live sets from 8:00pm to 11:15pm. Entry is free.
Blu Jaz Cafe, Level 1adults · 18+
MusicOops! All Singin’ in the Rain
Iman and Kenzo perform every song from Singin’ in the Rain at Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults
MusicFamilyKidsFreeA Night of Disney & Pixar!
Disney classics, Pixar soundtracks and Disney Channel songs are performed by six local musicians at Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay. It is a music event for fans of Disney and Pixar songs.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayfamily · kids · adults
MusicNightlifeFreeLatin Jam with Ireson Band
Latin jam with Ireson Band at Blu Jaz Cafe, Level 1, with three showtime sets from 8:00pm to 11:15pm. Free entry.
Blu Jaz Cafe, Level 1adults