Free events
Free Events in Singapore: Things to Do at No Cost
Free events and free things to do in Singapore, each linked to the organiser or venue page, including any registration steps.
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Free events, compiled from official listings
This page lists free events in Singapore at the venues we cover. These include open-air events in parks and gardens, community festivals, and free programmes at museums and galleries.
Listings are compiled from official venue and organiser pages, and each one links to its source. For free events this weekend, open the source link to confirm the day, time and any registration rule, since free events can change at short notice.
Free entry does not always mean free everything. Some events are free to enter but charge for food, workshops or special zones, and some need advance registration.
The listing
Upcoming dates
Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise
Free
Five Southeast Asian women artists, including Amanda Heng, with works from the 1960s to the 2020s. More at National Gallery Singapore
Source: National Gallery SingaporeFort Canning Centre: A Century of Transformation
For families · Free
Free exhibition tracing the building's 100 years, from military barracks in 1926 to squash complex, arts centre and heritage gallery. Open 10am to 6pm. More at Fort Canning Park
Source: NParksHidden World: Creepy Crawlies of Singapore
For families · Free
Free exhibition of photographs, microscopic imagery and live specimens of Singapore's insects and arachnids, at Gallery@L3, Fort Canning Centre. Open 10am to 6pm. More at Fort Canning Park
Source: NParks
Popaholic 2026
For friends & groups · Free
A month of free pop performances, from chart-toppers to comeback songs. The first dates include acoustic sets, a cappella harmonies and covers by local artists. More at Esplanade
Source and image: EsplanadeSINGAPORAMA by Navin Rawanchaikul
Free
Cinema-billboard paintings and films about people in Singapore, across the Padang Atrium. More at National Gallery Singapore
Source: National Gallery SingaporeTemple by Tuan Andrew Nguyen
Free
Chimes made from defused ordnance on the roof garden. Final days. More at National Gallery Singapore
Source: National Gallery SingaporeThe Smart Home Tech Show 2026
Free
Home automation and lifestyle technology, with product demos and show-only deals. Level 4, Halls 401 to 404. Admission is free. More at Suntec Convention Centre
Source: Suntec SingaporeWhen Art Meets Nature
For families · Free
A children's exhibition with installations by Soh Ee Shaun and Yenting Hsu at the Keppel Centre for Art Education. More at National Gallery Singapore
Source: National Gallery Singapore
Winter Time Expo Sales
Free
Listed in Hall 6B. This one is on now, so check the venue page for hours. More at Singapore EXPO
Source and image: Singapore EXPOZumba at Sentosa Sensoryscape
Free
Free Zumba at Glow Garden, Sensoryscape, on the second Sunday of each month, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. More at Sentosa
Source: SentosaELDEX Asia 2026
For professionals · Free
Eldercare and ageing well exhibition and conference, themed Sparking Community Longevity. Halls 405 and 406. Entry is free. More at Suntec Convention Centre
Source: Suntec Singapore
Mummys Market
For families, new & expecting parents · Free
Hall 5, 11am to 9pm, free entry. A baby and maternity fair with seminars, workshops and giveaways. More at Singapore EXPO
Source and image: Singapore EXPO
Octoburst! 2026
For families · Free
A one-day festival for Children's Day with play, crafts, music and storytelling. The programmes on the listing are free. More at Esplanade
Source and image: Esplanade
TLM Food Expo
For friends & groups · Free
Hall 6A, 11am to 9pm, free entry. The organiser describes over 200 exhibitors, from street food vendors to manufacturers. More at Singapore EXPO
Source and image: Singapore EXPOHeritage on the Hill Guided Tour
For families · Free · Children aged 12 years and below must be accompanied by an adult participant
Free two-hour walk, 10am to 12pm, from the hill's 14th-century past to the colonial 19th century. Register on the NParks page. More at Fort Canning Park
Source: NParksBeautiful Sunday: Homegrown and Well-known
For friends & groups · Free
SWS Youth wind band plays in the Concert Hall. Beautiful Sunday is a free monthly series for homegrown orchestras, wind bands and ensembles. More at Esplanade
Source: EsplanadeNational Living Room
Free
A life-sized recreation of a living room of the past at The Platform, Level 2, with vintage furniture and personal stories from Singaporeans. More at National Museum of Singapore
Source: National Museum of SingaporeThe Living Archive: A Living & Design Market
For friends & groups · Free
The museum's first living and design market, by Of Wonder Wander, with ceramics, stationery, bakes and home goods on the Level 1 Concourse and maker stations in the basement. More at National Museum of Singapore
Source: National Museum of SingaporeTrees of the Fort Guided Tour
For families · Free · Children aged 12 years and below must be accompanied by an adult participant
Free 90-minute walk, 10am to 11:30am, to trees such as the Kapok, Malayan Banyan, Baobab and what NParks calls Singapore's largest Madras Thorn. More at Fort Canning Park
Source: NParks
Stainless Steel World Asia Conference and Expo
For professionals · Free
Hall 6, 9.30am to 6pm. Free for the public to attend, organised by KCI Asia Pacific. More at Singapore EXPO
Source and image: Singapore EXPO
Zak Salaam India Expo
Free
Hall 9, 10am to 10pm daily, free entry. Indian merchandise and businesses, with an Indian food festival, carnival and cultural performances. More at Singapore EXPO
Source and image: Singapore EXPOGuided tour of Hidden World and A Century of Transformation
For families · Free · Children aged 12 years and below must be accompanied by an adult participant
Free volunteer-led tour of both Fort Canning Centre exhibitions, 10am to 11:30am. Wheelchair accessible. More at Fort Canning Park
Source: NParksK-POP Random Play Dance
For friends & groups · Free
A K-pop random play dance showdown at Glow Garden, Sensoryscape, from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. Free to join, with K-pop merchandise for the night's best dancers. More at Sentosa
Source: SentosaCommunity Jamming with Ann Siang Sounds
For families, friends & groups · Free
An open jam beside the A Whale of a Tale Playground, starting with local songs featured in the new history gallery. Bring an instrument or just listen; free ice cream while stocks last. More at National Museum of Singapore
Source: National Museum of Singapore
Race to Sustainability! 2026
For friends & groups · Free
A 10-year anniversary programme of exhibitions, talks and workshops on climate and sustainability. Free admission, with fees for selected activities. The Weekend Sustainability Fair runs 24 and 25 Oct, 10am to 7pm. More at Gardens by the Bay
Source and image: Gardens by the BayHIIT THE BEACH
For families, friends & groups · Free
An ice-cream themed fitness circuit on Palawan Beach with eight interactive zones and a cool-down area. Presented by The Magnum Ice Cream Company; free entry. More at Sentosa
Source: SentosaMovies by the Beach: Spookie Fun Nights
For families · Free
Halloween family films at Fort Siloso, beside the Surrender Chambers, on Saturdays and Sundays at 7.30pm. Free entry, no booking needed. More at Sentosa
Source: Sentosa
SIDEX-ACDR 2026
For professionals · Free
Hall 3, 9am to 5pm. Fire, rescue and disaster management show, free pass via sidex.sg. More at Singapore EXPO
Source and image: Singapore EXPO
CAPS@EXPO
For friends & groups · Free
Hall 6A, 10am to 9pm, free entry. Trading card games and collectibles with tournaments and vendors. More at Singapore EXPO
Source and image: Singapore EXPOIsland Symphony: New Gen Symphony
For couples & date night · Free
A community wind band plays beneath the glowing flower stalks of Glow Garden, Sensoryscape, from 5pm to 7.45pm. More at Sentosa
Source: SentosaIsland Symphony: AudioImage
For couples & date night · Free
The 70-strong AudioImage wind ensemble plays Glow Garden, Sensoryscape, from 5pm to 7.45pm. More at Sentosa
Source: SentosaIsland Symphony: Harmonia Band
For couples & date night · Free
Community wind group Harmonia plays Glow Garden, Sensoryscape, from 5pm to 7.45pm. More at Sentosa
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Dates come from official venue and organiser listings. Always confirm with the organiser before you go.
Free event tips
Practical tips for free events
Registration
Register early if asked
Some free events need sign-up, and places can be limited. The event page will say if registration is needed and how.
Crowds
Arrive early for popular events
Free events attract big crowds, and queues can form before the start. Arriving early gives you a better choice of spots.
What is free
Read the fine print
Entry may be free while activities, food or merchandise are paid. Check what the free ticket includes.
Capacity
Have a back-up plan
Venues may close entry when full. Keep a second option nearby in case you cannot get in.
Weather
Prepare for outdoor events
Bring water, sun protection and an umbrella. Outdoor programmes can be paused or moved in bad weather.
Getting there
Use public transport
Parking and taxis can be hard to find near popular free events. Plan your MRT or bus route in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Are free events in Singapore really free?
Entry is free, but some events charge for food, workshops or add-ons. Read the event page for details.
Do I need to register for free events?
Some do. The organiser’s page states whether registration is required.
How do I find free events this weekend?
Check the listing for the upcoming dates, then confirm timings with the organiser.
Are museums and galleries free?
Some programmes and areas have free entry, while others are ticketed. Check the venue’s official page.
Can free events be full?
Yes. Popular events can reach capacity, so arrive early and have an alternative.
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