New year new me?
Look forward to an array of performances and artsy activations in January 2026. We’re talking about one of the biggest art festivals of the year, as well as highly-acclaimed exhibitions like Demon Slayer: Total Concentration Exhibition
1. Candlelight: The World of Joe Hisaishi 久石 譲
Experience the magic of Joe Hisaishi’s iconic soundtracks in a whole new light as Candlelight Concerts take over Chamber at The Arts House.
Set in a stunning, intimate venue illuminated entirely by candlelight, this multi-sensory concert brings beloved Studio Ghibli scores to life through a live string quartet performance. Expect enchanting renditions from Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke and more.
Tickets start from $53.
Date: 16 January 2026
Location: The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Ln, Former Parliament House
Timing: 7pm, 9pm
2. Gimme Gimme Disco
Name sounds familiar?
ABBA-themed disco party, Gimme Gimme Disco, is spinning its way into Singapore this month.
This high-energy DJ dance party throws it back to the ’70s and ’80s with non-stop ABBA anthems, as well as disco classics you definitely know by heart — we’re talking about The Bee Gees, Donna Summer and more.
Disco attire is highly encouraged, so break out the sequins, bell bottoms and glitter — this is your excuse to go full retro.
Tickets start from $40.
Date: 31 January 2026
Location: Zouk Singapore, 3C River Valley Road 01-05 to #02-06, 179022
Timing: 6pm onwards
3. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ Total Concentration Exhibition
Demon Slayer fans, this one’s unmissable.
This month, the Demon Slayer exhibition makes it rounds in Singapore, and it’s the only Southeast Asian stop on its tour.
Taking over 21,000 sq ft across two floors at the former Singapore Sports Hub Library, the Total Concentration Exhibition drops you straight into the anime’s most iconic moments.
Expect life-sized sets, dynamic visuals and immersive multi-sensory scenes, such as the “Infiltration of the Entertainment District” that let you relive the anime series.
Tickets start from $27.
Date: 24 January-15 March 2026
Location: Former Singapore Sports Hub Library, 4 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397697
Opening hours: 11am-10pm
4. Ren Faire SG
Dive into a weekend of fantasy, crafts and adventure at Ren Faire SG: The Origin, Singapore’s very first Renaissance fair.
Fort Canning Park transforms into a medieval‑inspired realm filled with a craft marketplace, roaming performers, themed games, Dungeons & Dragons tables, DIY spell‑jar workshops, tarot readings, trinket trading and more.
Costumes are highly encouraged — whether you come as a knight, bard, fairy or curious traveller — to fully embrace the Renaissance vibe.
Tickets start from $11.
Date: 31 January-1 February 2026
Location: Old Married Soldiers Quarters, Fort Canning Park
Opening hours: 2-9pm
5. New Year Pickleball Matcha
Kick off 2026 with a sporty (and slightly zen) twist.
New Year’s Day Pickleball & Matcha is happening this month at Play! Pickle Serangoon. Not only do you get to learn simple drills led by a coach, and engage in open play with other players, you even get a free cup of iced matcha.
Best part? It all takes place in air-conditioned indoor courts!
Each session is priced at $46.
Date: 1 January 2026
Location: 756 Upper Serangoon Rd, #04-27, Singapore 534626
Timing: 9am, 10:30am
6. Ministry of Sound Classical
What would the club sound like in the 1800s?
You’ll find out at the Ministry of Sound Classical’s performance, as they switch up club anthems with a powerful orchestral makeover.
Performed by Singapore’s Metropolitan Festival Orchestra alongside world-class vocalists and DJs, the night promises a high-energy fusion of symphony and dance music. Expect euphoric, reimagined versions of legendary ’90s and early 2000s hits like Sandstorm, Insomnia, Sunchyme, and Right Here, Right Now.
Tickets start from $130.
Date: 23 January 2026
Location: Fort Canning Green
Opening hours: 8pm
7. Insects: Microsculptures Magnified
See insects like you’ve never seen them before at ArtScience Museum’s latest exhibition this month.
Making its Southeast Asian debut, Insects: Microsculptures Magnified transforms some of the world’s tiniest creatures into larger-than-life works of art through the lens of British photographer Levon Biss. Featuring 37 ultra-detailed images from the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, every wing, scale and iridescent surface is revealed in breathtaking clarity.
Date: 17 January-19 April 2026
Location: 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
Opening hours: 10am-7pm
8. Singapore Art Week 2026
Singapore Art Week returns this month — transforming the city into a giant, living gallery of art, performances, installations, fairs and talks.
Organised by the National Arts Council, SAW is the region’s premier visual arts season and brings together local, Southeast Asian and international creativity across museums, galleries, public spaces and beyond.
Expect a dynamic mix of art experiences, from Sonic Shaman 2026: Borderless — a trans-disciplinary sound and performance festival making its Singapore debut — to interactive exhibitions, as well as outdoor installations and art trails.
Full list of experience can be found on their website.
Date: 22-31 January 2026
Location: Across Singapore
9. Sonic Shaman 2026: Borderless and More
Part of Singapore Art Week, Singapore Art Museum (SAM), will be rolling out a city-wide line-up of bold, immersive art experiences you won’t want to miss.
Anchoring the first weekend is Sonic Shaman 2026: Borderless, making its Singapore debut with a large-scale festival of experimental sound, performance, and contemporary art. Presented with Taipei’s TheCube Project Space, the event brings together regional and international artists for a boundary-pushing sonic encounter that transforms the museum into a living soundscape.
Families can also look forward to other live programmes across SAM, with free entry to all exhibitions, happening across the city throughout the week.
Date: 23-25 January 2026
Location: Singapore Art Museum, 39 Keppel Rd, #01-02, Singapore 089065
Opening hours: 10am-7pm
10. Light to Night 2026
Light to Night Singapore returns in January, transforming the Civic District into an open‑air art playground you can explore day and night.
This year’s edition, “The Power in Us”, celebrates the creative energy that emerges when communities come together through art.
In addition to the yearly light-up of National Gallery Singapore, look forward to fun things to do like a “Power Card” reading, a scavenger hunt, and more.
Full programme rundown is available on their website.
Date: 9-31 January 2026
Location: Civic District
11. lululemon Training Ground
Push your limits at lululemon Training Ground, with a full line-up of curated classes designed to challenge and inspire you.
For additional motivation, lululemon Ambassador Amotti will be fronting the event, alongside top instructors from partner studios.
Tickets are available from $35.
Date: 24 January 2026
Location: B River Valley Road, CQ @ Clarke Quay, Block B, #01-01 Singapore 179021
Opening hours: 8am-6pm
14. Pokemon TCG Gym Deluxe opening
The new Pokemon TCG Gym Deluxe is opening at *SCAPE this weekend, and in addition to exclusive merchandise and a chance to battle other players, they’ve got special events prepared for their grand opening on 18 January 2026.
Date: Opening on 18 January 2026
Location: *SCAPE, #03-01, 2 Orchard Link, Singapore 237978
Opening hours: 10:30am-10:30pm
New things to eat in Singapore this month
15. Medusa
Opening January 2026 at JW Marriott Hotel, South Beach Road, Medusa is the latest dining concept from Fortuna Group, bringing the bold, hearty flavors of Roman cuisine to Singapore for the first time.
Helmed by Rome natives Head Chef Federico Scordo and General Manager Federico Burci, the restaurant offers a relaxed yet vintage vibe inspired by 1960s Rome. Meanwhile, their menu celebrates the robust, unapologetic flavors of the Eternal City.
Opening date: TBC
Location: 26 Beach Road, #B1-22 South Beach Avenue, Singapore 189768
16. The Velvet Cut
Singapore’s steak scene gets a fiery new addition with The Velvet Cut, The Malayan Council’s latest dining concept.
Look forward to premium dry-aged cuts, elevated with wood-fire grilling, and signature sides that elevate classic steakhouse fare with a modern touch.
Location: 51 Joo Chiat Rd, #01-02, Singapore 427373
Opening hours: 11am-11pm
17. Park Bench Deli pop-up
Get your napkins ready because Park Bench Deli (PBD) is taking over The Pantry at Dempsey for a three-month residency.
By day, it’s the ultimate chill-out spot for families and dog owners to tuck into those legendary, thick-cut Pastrami Reubens and gooey Philly Cheesesteaks from PBD. But once the sun goes down, the vibe shifts as their sister brand, Rosita’s Deluxe, takes the reigns to serve up some of the meanest, crustiest smash burgers in the city.
Date: From 10 January 2026 (for 3 months)
Location: The Pantry, 16A Dempsey Road, Singapore 247695
18. Rodeo Table
There’s a new Japanese-inspired Tex-Mex restaurant in town, and their food is honestly legit.
But in addition to the quirky injection of Japanese flavours and cooking styles into their tacos and fajitas, Rodeo Table has also rolled out two mouthwatering promos that you can’t miss: $1 for a plate of 10 buffalo wings, and 1-for-1 margaritas for ladies (limited to one order per pair).
Promo end date is not specified.
Location: 26 Seah St, Basement, Singapore 188382
Opening hours: 12-2:30 pm, 5:30-11:30 pm
19. Elephant Grounds
Hong Kong’s viral “Coffee n’ Chill” icon, Elephant Grounds, is officially opening its first SG outpost this weeeknd.
While the speciality house-roasted blends are a huge draw, the real stars are their legendary, oversized ice cream sandwiches and an elevated brunch menu.
Stay tuned for the official Singapore menu, as well as our review of the new cafe!
Opening date: 10 January 2026
Location: Guoco Midtown I, # 01-04, Singapore 189771
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