Fun Things to do in Singapore (October 2024 edition)

October is here! F1 Singapore Grand Prix may be over but there’s more to come in the upcoming months in Singapore. Here is another list of exciting events happening in October 2024. The highlight would be the highly anticipated exhibition, ‘The World of Studio Ghibli’ at ArtScience Museum in Singapore. Singapore’s largest free alternative music event, Baybeats 2024, has also returned to Esplanade.

THE WORLD OF STUDIO GHILBI

Things to do in Singapore October 2024
Image via ArtScience Museum website

📍ArtScience Museum

🗓️ 4 Oct 2024 to 2 Feb 2025

⏱️ 10 am to 7pm (last entry: 6pm)

🤑: Adults (from $29), Concession (from $24)

Tickets can be purchased on Klook. (Use promo code ‘DEENISEKLOOK‘ to get 10% off with min. spend $50, capped at $10 discount for Singapore citizens only.)

🎉 Encounter some of your favourite characters from 11 Studio Ghibli films and learn more about the characters and stories through theatrical sets and interactive art installations

ILLUMI: A Magical Universe of Lights & Multimedia

Things to do in Singapore October 2024
Image via illumi.asia

📍Bayfront Event Space

🗓️ 13 Sep 2024 to 2 Feb 2025

⏱️ From 7.15pm (last slot:9.30pm)

🤑: Adults (from $25), Children (from $15)

🎉 This is the world’s largest light, sound, and multimedia show where you will journey through 7 different mesmerizing worlds with installations brought to life by 20 million LED lights

BUBBLE PLANET

Things to do in Singapore October 2024
Image via Bubble Planet website

📍Singapore Expo, Hall 8B

⏱️ Monday to Thursday: 11am to 9pm

Fri & Sat: 10 am to 10pm, Sun: 10 am to 9pm

🤑: from $24.90 for adults and $17.90 for children

Book your tickets via their website.

(Use promo code: BUBBLESAOTB15)

🎉: Step into ‘another planet’ with VR technology, themed rooms, fantastical landscapes, and even a hot air balloon flight simulator.

SG FOOD FESTIVAL 2024

Things to do in Singapore October 2024
Image via Singapore Food Festival website

📍Various locations

🗓️ 1 to 31 October 2024

🤑: Ticketed (varies across programmes)

🎉 A series of signature events like Future Food (10 Oct), The Long Table (17-18 Oct), Food is Art (19 Oct) and other unique dining events held in celebration of Singapore’s culinary evolution

JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL

Things to do in Singapore October 2024
Credits: Singapore Film Society

📍Shaw Lido, Oldham Theatre, The Projector

🗓️ 26 Sep to 20 Oct 2024

🤑: Tickets from $10 (Tickets can be purchased from their website.)

🎉 They will be showcasing 31 films across 7 programme segments. There will also be masterclasses and post-screening Q&A with filmmakers in attendance.

GAMESCON ASIA 2024

Things to do in Singapore October 2024
Image via Gamescom Asia 2024 website

📍Suntec Convention Centre Singapore, Level 4

🗓️ 18 to 20 Oct 2024

🤑: from $19

🎉 A weekend of games, technology showcases, live entertainment, cosplay, and so much more.

ROAD TO SUNDA 2024

Things to do in Singapore October 2024
Image via Road to Sunda Festival Ticketing site

📍Former Villa at Haw Par Villa

🗓️ 5 October 2024

⏱️12 pm to 10.30 pm

🤑: from $73 per pax

🎉 An one-day only alternative music dance festival with live music, DJs, food & drinks. Join Oatly for a day packed with an eclectic mix of sounds, featuring the legendary Japanese house and techno DJ Chida, along with the funky vibes of Jakarta-based band Precious Bloom. Festival goers will be able to enjoy creamy goodness with free coffees and soft serve, all crafted with Oatly’s 100% plant-based oat drink during the event.

Credits: Oatly

BAYBEATS 2024

Things to do in Singapore October 2024
Image via Baybeats 2024 website

📍Esplanade, Singapore

🗓️ 11-13 October 2024

⏱️ from 5.30pm

(full line-up on www.esplanade.com)

🤑: Free

🎉 This is Singapore’s largest free alternative music festival, featuring some of the best established and upcoming acts in Singapore and the region.

Check out more of the latest events happening in Singapore here.

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