Despite being a small island country, there’s definitely no lack of things to do in Singapore. This vibrant city-state is often buzzy with pop-up events and exhibitions that engage locals and tourists alike. From dining at the newest cafes, restaurants, and hawker centres to museum hopping, you’ll certainly find activities to do for the weekend. Read on for our picks on things to do and events to check out in Singapore in April 2025.
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Best Things to Do in Singapore – Events from 14 to 20 April 2025
1664 x CLOT Textile Co. Pop-up
Drinking beer is hip again as Carlsberg Singapore’s premium beer brand 1664 partners up with the Edison Chen-founded urban fashion brand CLOT to present a collaboration line of limited-edition caps, tote bags, ceramic tumblers, and t-shirts. To celebrate this regional partnership, there’ll be a 1664 x CLOT Textile Co. pop-up, a fabric shop-inspired speakeasy this April 2025, at Plaza Singapura’s outdoor atrium, for a limited time. Each registered guest will receive a complimentary glass of 1664 to enjoy at the pop-up and a special gift upon completion of the experience. Visitors can also participate in activities via the 1664 Journey Postcard – collecting stamps by completing the interactive activities to unlock exclusive rewards.
Attendees can also snap photos, browse exclusive merchandise and 1664 drink displays, and design a personalised AI-generated 1664 x CLOT digital avatar. With a minimum spend of $30, visitors can receive a complimentary fabric coaster, with three designs to select from and name personalisation available. The exclusive merchandise will be available at the pop-up and through various gift-with-purchase and lucky draw giveaways, inclusive of flight tickets to Paris, the birthplace of 1664, and 1664 x CLOT merchandise sets. The pop-up happens from 17 to 27 April 2025 at Plaza Singapura’s outdoor atrium. Entry is free but registration is required.
Poof Café Pop-up at Nespresso ION Orchard and Nespresso Boutique Café
Just in time for Spring, Nespresso has launched a new limited-edition flavoured coffee: White Chocolate and Strawberry (S$15 for a single pack of 10 capsules), available in the Vertuo range. This coffee is a luxurious indulgence, featuring delectable whorls of white chocolate and juicy strawberry notes that create a pleasing balance of sweetness and intensity. To celebrate this launch, Nespresso enlists local content creator Chiara Ang, owner of home-based Poof Café, to craft an irresistible recipe, White Chocolate Strawberry Cloud Macchiato, featuring the White Chocolate and Strawberry blend. Served at Poof Cafe 7.0, customers can also look forward to an exclusive Poof Cafe pop-up at the ION Orchard Nespresso boutique on 19 April 2025. Chiara’s White Chocolate Strawberry Cloud Macchiato recipe can be found on Nespresso’s website.
In addition, Nespresso is also serving up a selection of 6 delightful recipes, including the White Chocolate Strawberry Delight, Café Singapura, Vanilla Oat Latte, Caramel Cappuccino, Peanut Sesame Cappuccino, and Mocha Macchiato, at its concept stores via the Nespresso boutique café experience. The Poof Café pop-up happens at Nespresso ION Orchard on 19 April from 2pm to 4pm. The Nespresso boutique café experience runs from now to 3 June 2025 at ION Orchard, Vivocity, Raffles City, and Takashimaya outlets.
Taste of COMO – Tuscany Edition
The COMO Group’s culinary realm often brings the best of the world’s cuisine to Singapore. This April 2025, savour the finest Tuscany dishes at the ‘Taste of COMO’ pop-up event. Chef Giovanni Luca Di Pirro of Michelin-starred La Torre in Tuscany will be in residence from 24 to 27 April, presenting a selection of authentic Tuscan classics that celebrate spring’s exceptional ingredients, accompanied by a curation of wines that reflect the region’s rich winemaking heritage. Taste of COMO – Tuscany Edition, featuring Chef Giovanni Luca Di Pirro, happens from 24 to 27 April 2025 at COMO Cuisine in COMO Orchard. Reservations are advised.
HighHouse x Michelin-starred Chef Daniele Sperindio Collaboration
Nightlife and culinary destination HighHouse has begun its first-of-three chef collaboration limited series, starting with Chef Daniele Sperindio of Art di Daniele Sperindio fame, to reinterpret HighHouse’s Pan-Asian culinary foundation. Inspired by the lively atmosphere at HighHouse, Chef Daniele curated dishes that are Italian at heart but fun, with flavours that pay tribute to Singapore. This collaboration occurs while the chef is in the process of reopening his restaurant at a new location. Highlights include Chilled somen with broth made from watermelon rinds and vegan fish sauce (Summer in Seoul), a Crispy cheese-based waffle with artichoke aioli and bresaola (DIY), Pasta sauced in black lime and parmesan rinds, scallops and Italian furikake (Cacio E Peppe Di Mare Tutte Bucce), and an Ice Kachang-inspired dessert with burrata cream, banana nectar ice, and adzuki (From Singapore with Love). The HighHouse x Michelin-starred Chef Daniele Sperindio collaboration happens at HighHouse for three months until end-June 2025. Reservations are advised.
Flavours of Tomorrow Festival
Singapore’s first alternative food festival, The Flavours of Tomorrow Festival, returns end April 2025 to spotlight the vibrant world of alternative cuisine. Specialty alternative food brands and eco-conscious businesses will unveil their unique culinary inventions in pursuit of Singapore’s ambitious 30 by 30 food sustainability goal. Expect plant-forward food booths showcasing eat-free alternatives like famous meatless burgers from Goodburger, proprietary plant-based shawarmas by Shandi Global, vegan and keto treats by Jammy’s Gelato, Kind Bowl’s unique walnut pâté banh mi, and a herbivore’s reimagining of 8Degrees’ popular braised beef and pork rice bowls.
There will also be a sustainable retail market featuring more than 20 retail booths showcasing sustainable options from food to clothing to household items. Attendees can sample groundbreaking food innovations, including Tom Yum Crickets, Cacao-free milk chocolate, and Singapore’s home-grown strawberries. Other activities at the festival include educational engagements like live chef demonstrations and exclusive engaging talks curated and organised by BLOCK71 and Innovate360 that spotlight food innovation and eco-culinary practices in F&B. The Flavours of Tomorrow Festival happens from 25 to 27 April 2025 in Geneo at Singapore Science Park, 10 am to 7 pm. Admission is free.
Luckin Coffee x Oat-Venture Pop-up at Suntec City
To celebrate the partnership between Luckin Coffee and OATLY, the former will launch a series of new oat beverages – consisting of Pistachio Oat Latte, Yirgacheffe Oat Latte, and Yirgacheffe Oat Flat White – and a two-day pop-up. This launch also coincides with Earth Day 2025 celebrations. The pop-up offers visitors the opportunity to engage in interactive activities that showcase small yet significant ways to adopt sustainable practices. They can also try their luck at a plinko game for a chance to win a special kit or learn about effective recycling methods for Luckin Coffee and OATLY packaging as part of efforts to reduce community waste. From 11 to 25 April 2025, or while stocks last, collect the limited-edition OATSOME Badge Set with every purchase of the OATSOME Bundle, priced at $10 for 2 selected drinks, at any Luckin Coffee’s store across Singapore. Each set will feature varied designs. The Luckin Coffee x Oat-Venture pop-up happens on 19 and 20 April 2025 in Suntec City.
Sample Rare Dram at The Macallan House Singapore
Here’s an opportunity to Share the Spirit with a Dram from revered whiskey brand Macallan among loved ones. With the idea of sharing the world of The Macallan with someone who has yet to discover it and is not part of The Macallan Society, guests can enjoy a specially selected whisky expression. They will be guided by The Macallan Brand Ambassador, who will lead them through a sensorial journey, The Macallan’s story — from its origins in 1824 to its enduring commitment to craftsmanship. Share the Spirit with a Dram experience happens until 30 April 2025 at The Macallan House. Booking ahead is highly encouraged. To secure your slot, simply call 9776 2816. Guests must be 18 years or older, and boutique staff may request proof of age.
Plaza Singapura’s ‘Style On Track’ Spring/Summer 2025 Showcase
Look stylish for this Spring and Summer with fashion offerings from Plaza Singapura. Through its “Style On Track” campaign, a curated showcase of sporty-chic fashion, guests can expect a series of exciting mall-wide activations and promotions throughout April 2025. Explore the season’s freshest trends and latest collections via a sleek display at the Level 1 Walkway near Sephora featuring standout pieces from brands such as Balabala, Fash Mob, Mothercare, PEDRO, and Wanderlust x Playdress. Also, the mall’s Level 1 Atrium becomes lively with a dynamic sports set-up, showcasing a multi-brand curation of fashion-forward athleisure ensembles designed for the modern go-getter in both work and play situations. Plaza Singapura’s ‘Style On Track’ Spring/Summer 2025 Showcase happens from now till 27 April 2025. Be the one lucky winner to have your expenses paid at Plaza Singapura for a guilt-free shopping spree. *Limited to 10 chances per CapitaStar member. Reward is capped at $3,000 worth of eCapitaVoucher.
POP MART DIMOO WORLD x DISNEY Series Inflatable at Plaza Singapura
Cuteness comes in the form of a 7-metre tall giant Mickey TV Show Figure from the popular DIMOO WORLD x DISNEY Series. Located at the outdoor grounds of Plaza Singapura, strike an equally adorable pose or two with the DIMOO in Mickey cosplay for the memories ‘gram. After the captures, hunt for limited-edition collectibles at the nearby POP MART store, including MEGA JUST DIMOO (400% and 1000%) Mickey Mouse. There are also exclusive DIMOO WORLD x DISNEY Series merchandise available across all POP MART main stores islandwide (Funan, ION Orchard, Jewel Changi Airport, Lot One, Plaza Singapura, and Westgate). The POP MART 7-metre tall Mickey TV Show installation figure from DIMOO WORLD x DISNEY will stand until 1 May 2025 at Plaza Singapura.
The Grand Lobby’s Sakura Afternoon Tea at Raffles Hotel Singapore
For two weeks only, Raffles Hotel Singapore’s signature classic three-tiered afternoon tea will be themed as Sakura Afternoon Tea. This annual event, presented by Executive Pastry Chef Tai Chien Lin, features exquisitely handcrafted Sakura-inspired creations. Expect familiar Japanese flavours with a subtle twist from the Sakura Azuki Roll Cake, Sakura Coconut Miso Verrine, and refreshing Sakura Raspberry Mont Blanc, to umami savouries like Crab Salad Tart with Tobiko, Inari Beef Teriyaki, and Chef’s Tamagoyaki Sando. For beverages, diners can select from JING single-garden loose tea leaves, Raffles custom blended coffee beans, or even a glass of Sakura Sling. *Reservations for the Sakura Afternoon Tea experience must be made at least one day in advance. The Classic Afternoon Tea will be unavailable during this period. The Grand Lobby’s Sakura Afternoon Tea at Raffles Hotel Singapore happens from 1 to 14 April 2025 at S$108++ per guest.
Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses
Renowned Dutch avant-garde fashion designer Iris van Herpen will exhibit her intricate designs at ArtScience Museum Singapore, in collaboration with Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Paris, France). This major retrospective showcase also marks van Herpen’s first solo exhibition in Asia, featuring over 140 of her most iconic works created using art and science. Van Herpen’s sculptural designs combine traditional hand craftsmanship with advanced technologies such as 3D printing, algorithmic design, and laser cutting, to shape garments that embody the natural world’s complexity and fluidity. If you find the clothes familiar, her most iconic masterpieces are worn by celebrities like Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Rihanna. Have intimate glimpses into her artistic process, expansive imagination, and diverse sources of inspiration displayed across 11 zones and nine themes that celebrate van Herpen’s multi-disciplinary approach to her craft. Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses happens now to 10 August 2025 at ArtScience Museum Singapore. Admission fees apply.
WICKED Broadway Musical in Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands
Listening to “Popular” and “Defying Gravity” live is the only way to truly experience WICKED. Returning to Singapore again for a limited run, the Australian cast and production will present this iconic, award-winning Broadway musical. If you can’t wait for WICKED: For Good to be screened in the cinemas at the end of 2025 (starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande), here’s the chance to immerse yourself in the play in its entirety! Fans can also explore a display of WICKED costumes featuring stage costumes from the Emerald City chapter, including Glinda’s gown and a never-before-displayed costume worn by the character Madame Morrible, located outside Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. WICKED Broadway Musical runs from now to 27 April 2025 in Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands. Ticket prices start from S$78.
Make Your Mark at Singapore Sports Hub
Singapore Sports Hub brings art to the heart of the community with the interactive arts programme Make Your Mark. Presented in collaboration with local creative studio Knuckles & Notch at Singapore Sports Museum, be inspired by 12 original risograph artworks created by Knuckles & Notch, capturing iconic sporting moments. Three of these riso-printed artworks will feature Team Singapore athletes in athletics, fencing, and silat. Participants can explore the intersection of sports, art, and culture through exhibitions, creative workshops, and hands-on activities. On selected dates, visitors can silkscreen print a tote bag featuring an exclusive Knuckles & Notch design or learn the vibrant technique of riso-printing by creating sport-inspired artworks, one of which will be displayed at the museum. Make Your Mark happens from now to 11 May 2025 at Singapore Sports Museum. Admission is free, except for paid workshops.
Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind
Discover the wonders of reflection and muse thoughts at ArtScience Museum’s Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind. This exhibition explores the limitless creativity of the human mind by fusing state-of-the-art technology, interactive art, neurology, and art. Enter a realm of interactive and immersive experiences, where the various aspects of the human mind influence art and science. With its vivid colours, striking light effects, and evocative music, this eight-room exhibition explores everything from memory, perception, and dreams to awareness and self-understanding, encouraging visitors of all ages to get involved and learn more about themselves. Begin your journey by selecting one of three doors and then take the first step in this Moment Factory and ArtScience Museum creation. Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind happens from 8 March to 6 July 2025 at ArtScience Museum Singapore. Admission fees apply.
Sakura Display at Gardens by the Bay
Who said Singapore didn’t have cherry blossoms? Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of sakuras at Gardens by the Bay, which offers a chance for you to see (and smell) real cherry trees amidst Japanese-inspired displays like glowing bamboo lanterns, as well as Kyushu’s majestic Kokura Castle and Fukuoka Castle’s Phantom Tower installations. The month-long event will feature the largest number and widest variety of cherry blossom trees, featuring species like the kawazu-zakura, which boasts distinctly pink blooms. The red torii gates throughout make for fantastic photo opportunities too. The sakura display at Gardens by the Bay happens from now till 6 April 2025, and tickets are priced from S$12 for local adults. Get your tickets here.
Miffy’s Garden at Changi Airport
There’s a new critter that’s taken over Singapore’s Changi Airport. Walking in the footsteps of Hello Kitty and her other Sanrio friends is Dutch rabbit Miffy, who is celebrating her 70th birthday with Miffy’s Garden at Changi Airport. Located at Terminal 3 Departure Hall, expect a giant installation of the bunny next to a colourful hot air balloon, surrounded by a sea of red and yellow tulips. Kids who need to blow off some steam before their flight will love Miffy’s Playground, an inflatable playland with a ball pit. For limited edition merchandise and more photo ops, head to the basement of the same terminal, where you’ll find a pop-up offering both.
Return of the Regional Hawker Showcase at Raffles Singapore Courtyard
Returning for its second iteration, Raffles Courtyard and Makansutra come together once again to jointly present a brand-new series of six incredible regional hawkers hailing from different corners of Southeast Asia, each of whom will showcase beloved specialty dishes and flavours that are deeply rooted in the traditions of their hometowns. Each regional hawker instalment will be exclusively available for one week, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 9:00pm daily. For April 2025, savour the hearty and flavourful Kansi, a beef shank soup that spotlights the batwan fruit, native to the city of Bacolod in the Philippines. Prepared by Nico Millanes, who currently helms Portiko – a café specialising in dishes of the coastal Negros Island, find comfort in this homely stew. Kansi (meaning ‘beef shank’ in their native Ilonggo tongue) features tender bites of braised beef shank simmered with stewed young jackfruit in a rich broth. The orange-hued broth is a sumptuous reduction of beef, annatto seeds, and tangy batwan fruit, offering a beautiful expression of Bacolod fare. Return of the Regional Hawker Showcase (April 2025) happens at Raffles Courtyard from 7 to 13 April 2025. The dishes, available as a set, will cost S$28++.
FRAMED: A Murder Mystery in National Gallery Singapore
Discover art through a new lens via gamification. Partnering with HIDDEN, an award-winning experiences company specialising in immersive games, National Gallery Singapore launched a new AI chatbot-based game which invites visitors to discover art in a new and interactive way. Participants can delve into a thrilling murder mystery adventure to solve puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and discover how art can shape, obscure, or reveal one’s identity. Through the self-guided, interactive game hosted on WhatsApp, players can navigate at their own pace while diving into the exciting narrative. This seeks to bring a unique experience in exploring the exhibitions at National Gallery Singapore. Follow clues given by AI chatbot “Void Deck Cat” and operate the game on their devices, without needing to download additional applications. “FRAMED: A Murder Mystery” is now available at National Gallery Singapore. Tickets can be purchased online at S$29.90 per participant, which includes a General Admission pass to National Gallery Singapore.
Universal Studios Singapore’s Minion Land
Go bananas at Universal Studios Singapore’s newest attraction: Minion Land. Freshly unveiled on 14 February, kids and those young at heart can explore an exciting array of activities, dining, and exclusive merchandise – all inspired by Illumination’s beloved Despicable Me and Minions franchises. This themed land spans three distinct zones: Minion Marketplace, Gru’s Neighborhood, and Super Silly Fun Land. Exclusive to Universal Studios Singapore are Buggie Boogie – the first-ever Minion dance party-themed carousel – and Super Hungry Food Stand, the all-new, larger-than-film version of the waterfront snack stand from Despicable Me. Minion Land is located in Universal Studios Singapore at 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269. Ticket prices start from S$76 for adults ages 13 and above.
Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
Potterheads, raise your wands to navigate through iconic locations from the Harry Potter universe at Harry Potter: Visions of Magic. From Hogwarts and Room of Requirement to Knockturn Alley, visitors can interact with the multi-sensory installations through responsive video content, bold architecture (like a faithful replication of the Chamber of Secrets), and original soundscapes with individually provided wands. Harry Potter: Vision of Magic Singapore is located at Forum, Level B1, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269.
Van Gogh Inside: Love, Vincent
Explore the emotional universe of Vincent van Gogh, one of history’s most revolutionary artists. Witness masterpieces like Starry Night and Sunflowers in utmost detail through 11 original orchestral soundtracks and immersive 360-degree digital projections. Through this exhibition, discover the unique stylistic brushstrokes of his creations and the unwavering passion that defined his groundbreaking art. Van Gogh Inside: Love, Vincent happens till 30 April 2025 at 600 North Bridge Road, 3rd floor Parkview Square, Singapore 188778. Ticket prices start from S$25.
The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.